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    4.3 (195 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Pat C.

    Lucky to get in even though we walked in on an early Thursday evening. It is recommended to have reservations. The place looks dark from the outside with the blinds down that you'd think it's not open. Ambiance was casual. Food was great and tasty: mussels marinara, calamari and shrimp with squid ink fettucine, calamari with chard. Caprese salad was fresh. Chocolate espresso torta was heavenly. It was a busy evening; our server tried his best to take care of us but there was only so much that he could do. Nevertheless, would still give it a 5/5.

    Beet and Fennel Salad Dinner
    John A.

    A sister restaurant to the fantastically successful Edo's Squid. The vibe here is curious -- to say relaxed is perhaps an understatement. But like drinking a sesame latte, a curious combination that leaves me wanting more. The name and coloring on the website suggest to me one of the many places I visited in Eastern Europe (back when it was fashionable to call it that). The propeller in the window evokes feelings of a factory-sponsored restaurant where everything in the town might be called "Dinamo". The place is casual but in a fun way and the food is certainly not factory-like. We dined with a crowd, and the servers handled it superbly. The dishes were well-timed and prepared with care, even though the restaurant was packed that night. Our table felt well cared for -- which hit my Italian family note. Portions were generous. My rockfish was well-seasoned. Beet and fennel salad -- c'mon, we all need more beets on menus please. I loved the earthiness of the beets with the licorice-like taste of the fennel (another curious combination that worked!). And the buffalo mozzarella, red pepper and anchovy dish was a nice mix of creamy and savory. The ricotta gnocchi was a bit heavy for my taste -- nice flavor, but I would have preferred something to break up the cheese on cheese on potato. Our wines were a good accompaniment -- they don't have a full bar here though, so you can't use cocktails to vary the experience as I do sometimes. I would suggest a BYOB, but I don't even know if that's possible on Cary Street. Overall made for a fun (and full) night! The creativity on Cary Street is fun -- a nice ecosystem, not to be taken for granted.

    Beet and Fennel Salad Dinner

    Everything we got was so good! The gnocchi was so soft and creamy, fettuccine has the perfect saltiness and the salad was so balanced and flavorful. We got the tiramisu to go and the taste of alcohol was too strong for me and it didn't have enough sweetness to balance it out. Overall we loved the vibe it was the perfect date night spot!

    Tiramisu and cannoli
    Jessica R.

    Oh my gosh. I cannot say better things about this place. Made a last minute decision to come here and everything worked out perfectly. While we preferred a table, we sat at the bar because there was no seating available, as this place is very small, but service was amazing! Our waitress was tentative, she gave great reccs, and was a doll! Wish o got her name to give a shout-out. I highly recc having a reservation if you come during "rush" dinner hours. All pasta, bread, and pizza dough are made in house. The bread that came out was light fluffy and to die for. We shared a pizza and i do not know what to say other than it was incredible! The crust was crunchy and thing, pizza sauce was sweet and savory! The bolognese was just *chefs kiss* I literally do not know what to say in this review because I was blown out of the water. YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE ASAP if you want an authentic Italian experience.

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    Lindsey S.

    I would love to give this place 5 stars but, much like mama zu and Edo's the customer service always leaves a bit to be desired. I was the second person in line to enter at opening as the reservations for the six or so tables they had were full. I requested a space for two at the bar and was told I would have to wait for the second person, which while my friend was parking wasn't going to be a long while and I get it, but there are only four bar seats. My friend arrived and we were seated. Two of the tables remained empty the entirety of the hour and half we were there, which is annoying when we were crammed in such a small space. We quickly ordered drinks and food as we assumed the place was going to be packed momentarily. We got cocktails and a white pizza as an appetizer and they were all exquisite. I ordered the gnocchi for a main and friend ordered another red pizza for her main. Everything came out fresh and hot. It was all divine. The gnocchi was exceptional. We ordered a second round of drinks and the bartender looked pressed. We weren't pushy, understood she was busy taking calls and drink orders so we repeatedly told her no rush to anything and when she was free, but each interaction felt like we were going out of our way to annoy her when we never gave a rushed vibe. I just don't like being treated in that manner when I get that it's busy and things take time. We will definitely be back but I just don't understand the attitude.

    Tiramisu
    Connie T.

    An underrated restaurant in Richmond. I've walked by the place countless times and somehow never realized it was there?! It is quite intimate so reservations are recommended. I went with a group of 10 and all of our dishes were cooked to perfection and timed perfectly. Pasta is made in-house. The portions are massive! Every person had leftovers.

    Mushroom Bolognese
    May-May R.

    This was so good! The restaurant is really small so be sure to make reservations in advance if you can. The food was delicious and came out quickly. I also loved that they provided bread throughout the entire meal...a must for scraping up all the delicious broths and sauces!

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    Nora C.

    Dinamo Ratings: 4.2/5 Food: 4.5/5 - I had a date night with my boyfriend here, and we both had a great time. I wanted to try their famous squid ink fettucine, and it definitely didn't let me down. Dinamo lived up to the high reviews and ratings, but their service could be a bit better though. Please read the descriptions below for more detail on the pasta and pizza we got to share. - Calamari & Shrimp Squid Ink Fettucine [GET]: It is an Italian restaurant, so we have to get some pasta. The squid ink fettucine was cooked to just the right texture, not mushy, but I think it could be more al dente. It is packed with insanely strong squid ink flavors, a bit salty, but it was delicious. The tomato sauce was rich and complex, so pungent and tangy too, literally a bowl packed with fresh chunks of tomatoes. It might look like a simple dish, but it allows the seafood to really shine from it. It's quite memorable. We ordered extra bread too to dip it into the tomato sauce; it was crusty on the outside and so fluffy and pillow-y on the inside. - Red Pizza [GET]: The pizza was huge, enough to feed 2 people with 8 slices. The crust was so crispy, and the dough was so chewy. Just look at how shiny the pizza looks. There are tons of cheese on top and you can see the olive oil oozing and drizzling from it, seriously divine. The cheese pull was insane. We added sausages and mushrooms on the pizza sausage, which was juicy and delicious. It is one of the tastiest pizzas I've had in Richmond. The pizza is on the greasier side though, so we only managed to have three slices each. Make sure to eat the pizza fast before it gets cold and soggy. Ambiance: 4.25/5 - It is tiny inside, got an old school Italy vibe and with a small bar. However, it's cozy and a perfect spot for a date night. Dinamo only has around 8-9 tables, so make sure to make a reservation. We sat right next to the kitchen and was able to observe the chef prepping the food. The table was cool as well. There was a story printed on it too, about a boy that loves ketchup very much, LOL. There's only street parking near the VCU campus, but it was not that too hard to find one. Price: 4/5 - Portions are massive here, and we had leftovers, and that's rare for us, since we eat a lot. The seafood squid ink pasta was $32, and the red pizza was $18, and each additional topping is $1 extra. Prices are highly than I expected, but I think it's fair for what's given. Service: 4/5 - Our server was average, not the friendliest or the most engaging, but she was fast and efficient. She was quick at giving us the extra portion of bread and got us the parmesan cheese and chili flakes. The food came out relatively fast and piping hot and steamy, so not complaining. BLUF: One of the best squid ink pastas I've had in Richmond. I highly recommend ordering the calamari and shrimp squid ink pasta, and that should be the reason to visit Dinamo. The tomato sauce and the seafood juice just work wonderfully together, literally too dangerous. I would probably not go for the pizza, but pasta definitely a yes if I return again.

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    Michael S.

    One of the better dining experiences I have had in months. We arrived for our reservation (reservations for dinner here are a must) and were promptly seated. I had informed the restaurant when I called that one of our party would be in a wheelchair and they remembered to set the table up for easy access. It sounds silly to start off like this, but I have to say the side salads were really good! Really crisp and tasty house made dressing and a large, generous variety of very fresh veg. I was seriously happy with this, more than seems reasonable in hindsight! I gotta get out more..... On to the mains -- my tagliatelle bolognese was perfect. The pasta was cooked to just the right texture, and the sauce was the best I have had since, well, since I ate in Ed's other local restaurants, before the pandemic. The pizza that my friend ordered was really flavorful, with a well cooked crust and lots of toppings. Best in Richmond? Maybe not, but I can't sit here and name 5 better ones. And the crab cakes that my Dear Love ordered were perfectly breaded, perfectly seasoned, and perfectly cooked. The only puzzling thing was the amount of greenery they were buried under -- like a salad amount of baby arugula -- but this was easily removed and the excess ignored. Even the highballs we ordered -- good bourbon on the rocks for me -- were generous pours and good quality stuff. Service was spot-on. Noise level is impossible, so it's not good for a quiet date night. But it is just the ticket for a nice sharable dinner.

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    This place is a great cozy hole in the wall- delicious veal and broccoletti & provolone sausage was superb. Definitely worth the visit.

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    Great "sit at the bar" place! Great food and service/ bartenders are the best! Highly recommended!

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    Good ambiance! Feels like we are in New York. Pasta and pizza. With many veggie options.

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    The food is amazing. It's an experience with a chef that is obviously passionate about his art. Highly recommend.

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    Casa Italiana - Fried Calamari

    Casa Italiana

    4.3(371 reviews)
    7.1 mi
    $$

    We've been ordering pizza from Pizza Express (their sister restaurant) for a long time, so we…read morefinally gave Casa Italiana a try. We made a reservation (not necessary on a Thursday night) and the back of the restaurant was so pleasantly dead quiet, we could actually hear each other speaking. Our waiter was quiet and attentive and lovely. We ordered the zucchini appetizer, probably the best zucchini frites I've ever had, the eggplant parm and the lasagna. The lasagna was good but left something to be desired. The eggplant parm was exactly the way I like it. The tomato sauce is light and tastes like fresh tomatoes. The eggplant was crisp without being oily. We will definitely come again.

    Walked in for Monday lunch on the week of Christmas. Interior was clean and spacious. A tall…read moreChristmas tree was at the back area. Service was great. Our server Patricia was attentive and told us about the menu and some things not on the menu. The complimentary bread at the start was very good. Just the right amount of crunchiness at the outside but very chewy on the inside. I love it. Mussels in white sauce was good. The bucatini pasta special that had sausage and broccoli rabe in white wine and garlic sauce was solid. Flavorful and not very heavy. Tiramisu della Famiglia was okay. The homemade pistachio and chocolate chip bread pudding with vanilla ice cream was huge. It's meant for sharing with at least another person. The contrasting warm pudding and cold ice cream were good. I liked it! Would definitely be back.

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    Edo's Squid - Eggplant Parmesan

    Edo's Squid

    3.9(896 reviews)
    0.4 miThe Fan
    $$

    Calamari fried and ALSO in broth with arugula, pine nuts and lemon…read more Veal scallopine Brocoletti and shrimp

    I know this is a Richmond institution bc it's been around forever. It's good but I feel like it…read morecould be even better. Very old school with no online reservations which is not super convenient but hey I can get behind it if they are going for an exclusive vibe. Very much an old style Italian restaurant but feels like they have really packed the tables in here - like sardines- so yeah it feels a little tight for my tastes. Service was friendly and helpful. (Making the reservation over the phone was not overly warm and fuzzy but hey I get it you probably are tired of having to take reservations over the phone all day lol). We got a popular app- the squid,white bean and arugula which was bright and flavorful so lived up to the hype but a little disappointing in that there was not a lot of squid so $18 for beans and arugula seemed a bit much. Also got the seafood bisque which was pretty tasty. For entrees we got the halibut, the monk fish fra diavolo and the spaghetti with crab meat. The spaghetti with crab meat was shockingly good. It better be for $40 but I don't always like crab bc it can be overly fishy in a not good way but this entree was very good. We also liked the halibut- nice piece of fish perfectly cooked. The MonkFish had a nice flavor, but the bones in it was a little bit overwhelming, and kinda made eating a lot of work. Seemed pricey to me since only one of us had a glass of wine and no other drinks, but I guess $50 a person sans cocktails and dessert is the new norm?!

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    Bacchus - Tomato, feta and eggplant (penne)

    Bacchus

    3.9(269 reviews)
    0.8 miThe Fan
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    Bacchus was good…read more It's a lowkey spot, very cozy vibes and not too busy on a Monday evening. The wait staff was on the slower side, which is surprising due to the fact that the place wasn't very busy. The menu is large and filled with Italian classics. The wine list was extensive. They do not allow any requests to the menu... for example, my friends chicken piccata came with a salad and they would not let her sub that salad for pasta. Nothing about this experience blew me away. The dishes are very simple for how high priced they are. I paid $24 for a bowl of spaghetti noodles with mushrooms and chicken. The menu does not get much more complex than that. To make a whole meal, you'd almost need to order an entree, a pasta and a side seperate, which would probs cost you around $60 My meal was good-- I was happily it and the quality was just fine, but it wasn't the kind of place I'd likely return to. There was nothing particularly bad about this experience, but also nothing blew me away. Next time, I think I'll just make the same tasting dish at home for a fraction of the price.

    Overall decent food for the price. Good flavor (would not say standout) and healthy portions…read more Service was good given it was really busy. It probably took about 10 minutes to get seated but that's because they were packed, so no complaints with getting seated. Environment was fine, and noise level was reasonable. There was free street parking when we went which was helpful. I was in the mood for veal scallopini, while the rest of my family went with chicken Marsala. Both were good (not great), and worth having again, but I feel could be better.

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    La Grotta Ristorante - Mousse Cake

    La Grotta Ristorante

    4.0(398 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown
    $$$

    Had a great experience at La Grotta. I ordered the quail and they let me know up front it would…read moretake a little longer, which I appreciated. While I was waiting, the owner actually brought out a complimentary plate of pasta with three ravioli and some fettuccine--both were unreal. The ricotta ravioli (not pictured) is honestly some of the best I've ever had. The quail was definitely worth the wait too--really well cooked and super flavorful. I'm in town from Texas for work and this is 100% a spot I'll be coming back to every time I'm in Richmond.

    Lots of friends recommended this place for us unfortunately didn't quite meet the expectations…read moreespecially for the price point. Despite making reservations and showing up on time we were not seated promptly. In fact we went ignored at the front for about 10-15min. We finally got seated and got put in a table squished against the wine bottles. Wasn't exactly the most comfortable spot as my elbow and side kept brushing against all these expensive bottles of wine. Our waiter wasn't the most attentive. Had to flag him down for water and menus. Ordered one beer and he forgot about it - had to ask again. Bread tasted stale and underwhelming. Octopus appetizer was a special for the night and was decent. Ordered a fettuccine which was the saving grace for the meal - you can tell it was in house made pasta and it was overall pretty delicious. My partner ordered a filet with peppercorn sauce which was honestly the worst part of the meal. The filet was over cooked and looked really rough...Wasn't nice a round filet but was broken apart... it looked like it went through a washing machine. The peppercorn sauce was way too salty with no other flavor. The filet was so bad my partner couldn't even finish it. The dessert trio I'll say was the last redeeming part of this meal. We got the tiramisu, coconut, and mouse cake. All fairly delicious Mind you - all this time water was never refilled. Plates were never cleared by our waiter, we had to track someone else down. Asked for the check - we waited about 30-40min until we flagged down another waiter to get it for us. All while we could visibly see our waiter just standing there. Sad to say we likely will not be returning here. Only reason this place is getting 3 stars and not 2 is because of the pasta and desserts

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    Lost Letter - Polpo alla griglia

    Lost Letter

    4.2(97 reviews)
    1.8 miScott's Addition

    Made a reservation and went here to celebrate a birthday. This place is great. Ambiance was classy…read moreand clean. The lighting really contributed to the very intimate feel of the restaurant. The open layout of the kitchen allows diners to see the cooks preparing food. One can also see the patio/outside seating from the inside as it was separated by a huge glass. Our server Matt, though he did not introduce himself, was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu and gave us great recommendations. Food was great. They a great and huge selection of wine and other drinks (I did not take pictures of this wine list that had multiple pages). I was not a fan of the nonalcoholic "Is that Cashmere?" Since it had grapefruit, pomegranate, cinnamon, vanilla, and soda, I was expecting a fruity taste but the cinnamon and other ingredients overpowered the fruity notes. Polpo alla griglia was great as the grilled octopus was chewy and flavorful. I would have preferred the beans to be softer though. Stinco di Maiale was very tender braised pork shank that really went well with polenta. Pesce arrostito was roasted rockfish and black rice with fennel sausage. This was very good too with a hint of spiciness. For dessert, the bunet was fantastic. It's chocolate, almond with amaretto. Love the texture. It was light and very good. Service was fantastic. Once you've told them food restrictions, everyone serving your table will know it without asking you again. The sommelier was very nice. If you're taking out your food, you'll receive a small piece of paper like for coat checks and you can get it when you leave. They also had card and a little something for birthday celebrants (cookies with candle) which was sweet. Would definitely be back!

    I can't believe it's been almost a year since our last visit. This time we got a spot on the patio…read moreand loved it. The weather was a balmy 72° at 6:30 PM and slightly overcast which made the patio the perfect place. A very serene setting for a sophisticated meal. I highly recommend the patio, but you need to plan way in advance. Even on a Wednesday night. And definitely get there early because parking is a bear. I don't mind the walk, but anybody with mobility challenges, might find it tough to get there on time unless they can get dropped off. For cocktails our friends got a very swanky bottle of white wine by Cinque Terre. My husband and I got mixed drinks : the Italian stallion and the ciao fantasy. Very different experiences, but both very good. The Italian stallion was complex yet refreshing and the ciao fantasy was complex and smooth. For appetizers, we got the beef tartare and the Borlatti farro verde. Again, both very different but equally delicious. The tartar obviously more a protein forward appetizer that had a smooth richness brought out by the egg and the well chopped beef. The extra sourdough was a nice touch. The Borlatti was the perfect starter for a spring evening and I actually enjoyed it more than my entrée. It has a lightness to it, but also richly satisfying, especially with the sourdough. For the entrées, we went back to our favorites from last time which was the cavatappi and the rockfish. I enjoyed the cavatappi more but I was trying to get more protein and less simple carbs so I stuck with the rock fish. This time the fish was not a great piece and had very little edible protein because of the bloodline running down the center of it, so for $38 it felt a bit stingy because I needed more of the fish than the slightly over spiced rice and sausage. Did not feel like a good choice for the evening. I did not finish and went back to my appetizer to satisfy any hunger pains left. Definitely disappointed that there was no specials for the evening and a lot of the menu seems pretty similar to the last time we were there. Also seems like fewer choices at least for the small plates. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and again really enjoyed the atmosphere. However. Everything seems overpriced these days but even though prices haven't shifted that much at LL on this occasion, $172 after tax but before tip seemed a bit much for Richmond. Feels like everything is a few dollars over what the price point should be especially if it's not done to perfection. We will probably go back but not for a long while bc of price but also because of menu options. There are several restaurants in Church Hill that bring more bang for your buck.

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    Lost Letter - Fried olives, burrata, sourdough, delicata

    Fried olives, burrata, sourdough, delicata

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    Oro - From website

    Oro

    5.0(3 reviews)
    0.7 miDowntown

    This is by far my favorite local business to get fresh pasta from. Oro is an Italian pop up…read morerestaurant and a farmers market booth. I haven't yet had the chance to attend one of their pop ups, but I'm an avid fan of their pastas and cannot wait to one day! Birdhouse Market on Tuesdays is my go-to for their pasta. You can also find them at the St. Stephen's farmers market. My favorite pasta they make is their sourdough tonnarelli. The creste de gallo is a must try. Other delicious and unique flavors I've enjoyed are the basil gnochetti and the porcini bucatini. I once got their white bolognese sauce and paired it with one of their pastas, it was divine. They have cute postcards with pasta sauce recipes, but you can also buy their incredible pasta sauces and pair it with the pasta you buy (which I highly recommend). If you need any help, the owner who runs the stand is incredibly sweet and can guide you in the right direction. Oro is incredible, if I could give them 100 stars I would.

    I typically try to catch them at the Birdhouse Farmer's Market when they're set up. Their fresh…read morepasta is wonderful! Especially coming from someone who has used a lot of boxed pasta over the years, I absolutely love getting to enjoy it fresh. Since I live alone, I'm typically able to break it into several nights of food for dinner, which works out great. After a long day, it's so easy to make (what I've tried so far was recc 1-2 minutes of cook time) Staff is always happy to answer questions about the pasta also! Pictured is the basil one, you've gotta love basil for this one, but it was very enjoyable, also loved the noodle shape, which I'm blanking on the exact name at the moment.

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