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    Piccola Italy

    3.5 (203 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Rae C.

    This was my favorite spot while I was a student at VCU over 10 years ago and definitely made sure to stop by on my recent visit to Richmond! I got my go to dish (the capellini) and it still tasted just as amazing as I remember. Thanks for the great dinner, as always!

    A wonderful restaurant! A hit every time we visit. The food is fantastic. I like how they added a screen on the side where you can order your food and take your time, or you can order at the register. The best pizza that I have ever had! The Caesar salad was crisp and fresh, the veggie sub was amazing too. Casual ambience. We will definitely be back!

    Myan L.

    Went here last night pretty late! It closes at 11 and people still come in and out late! The Pizza was pretty good I got the bbq chickens be the regular ny style! It was pretty filling and I didn't even know the pack of garlic bread was so big! It come with sauce too. They r pretty quick, u can order online and pick it up fast! It's also right next to 7/11 so I just went there and came back then my order was done! Inside is spacious too!

    Katie C.

    Delish pizza!!! Thin crust, NY style. They sell by the slice; $3.75 for a slice of cheese and 4.25 for pepperoni. Great flavor to the sauce, and the dough was crispy. I got delivery from DoorDash.

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    Amanda E.

    I was skeptical of this place when I walked in but the food and service ended up being great! The pizza was slightly crispy, good amount of cheese and good flavor sauce. My friend got the chicken Parm and it was BANGIN, highly recommend. Service was quick, we came at 10pm on a Wednesday.

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    Benjamin C.

    This is the best pizza in Richmond and the Italian subs hit like ray rice. Occasionally there will be a fly on the pizza but I'm not there to see nature so I mind my business and it don't bother me. Staff is all really cool and respectful too. They get the food done quick even at night unlike Christian's pizza.

    Latrice R.

    We've been looking for a GOOD pizza by the slice place for a while now. Hubby stumbled across this place one night. Don't be fooled by the pictures. The pizza is fresh, has a nice crisp to the crust. Not burnt like how they do brick oven style. They put more than enough toppings on their pizza. Let me just say I love pizza. So to find this place is a gem in Richmond. And their red velvet cake isn't too bad either... will revisit. I think this my new pizza by the slice home.

    Deneen S.

    Really wanting the bomb steak and cheese and decided to give Piccola a try. Very casual restaurant. I experienced exceptional customer service. After I ordered he repeated the order to make sure everything was right. I appreciated this because, while the Steak Deluxe came with lettuce and tomato, I didn't want it but I didn't know until he repeated what it came with. The steak and cheese was excellent. So much so that the next time I want a steak and cheese I will come here to get it. While I was there I noticed people order pizza and chicken wings. Both looked tasty! Not that hungry? They sell pizza by the slice!

    Kathleen D.

    This was a total strike out for me. I'm so bummed too, because the photos on Yelp from others looked so much better than what I was given. I ordered their lasagna and a pepperoni pizza. I love lasagna in general and it's probably my most-ordered pasta at this point. This one came charred (see photo). Plus the cheese was so chewy I kept almost choking. I didn't find it enjoyable at all. It came with garlic bread, which wasn't bad. I also ordered a small caesar salad that came loaded with croutons, although I did like the dressing. The pizza is what I keep finding in Richmond: Bland, boring, too thick, with a weird aftertaste. It's not the first time I've had this pizza...I could smell it before I saw it. I don't like writing reviews like this, but I can't really find a positive in my experience. It just felt like such a waste of money -- $37.82 for delivery via GrubHub after applying a $3.99 free delivery promo code.

    Myriah A.

    Don't waste your money it's disgusting and overpriced I don't even know how you can mozzarella sticks nasty and the Buffalo wings didn't even have sauce on them. They should definitely try changing their grease it smells bad ruined my night doesn't even deserve one star

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    Staff was friendly, pizza was good. The cashier was kind enough to put the slam dunk contest on the screen for me and that was priceless.

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    Best pizza I've found in town and I went them most of them all Richmond,Henrico chesterfield,Chester

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    the food was good even though i didn't get the right pasta. would eat again. service was fast very nice guy working up front.

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    Casa Italiana

    Casa Italiana

    4.3
    (375 reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Exceptional service. Exceptional consistently delicious food. Authentic recipes…read more The BEST authentic family Italian cuisine in RVA and beyond. I've been coming in for years. They never cease to amaze and satisfy my appetite. Thank you! Chianti was amazing. Spaghetti Bolognese was perfection. Just no words, so happy.

    A friend was visiting from AZ and this was our agreed lunch choice. I would like to start with…read more I WILL NOT return to this restaurant. We entered and were greeted with " do you have a reservation" in a very un-inviting tone. We both said no. If she said follow me, it was faint. We knew to follow her. I should have walked out !!! The Restaurant was practically empty !! Maybe a total of 20. We walked up a small ramp that lead us to a larger dining area where we saw a few guests. At our table standing was a youthful warm smile waiting that made us feel ok to stay. I overheard someone calling the name of the woman at the door, and they said Patricia. Our server's name was Jocelyn and she was very delightful. Our server made suggestions and explained that most of the pasta is made in house. Still observing and listening. OMG, the woman is the manager. Mam, I'm sure you will be pleased to know that we will NOT return. She walked by several times smiling and conversing warmly with other guests. This is an authentic looking and a bit dated Italian Restaurant. I'll be brief here. I had the spaghetti and meat sauce. The pasta had that obvious taste of homemade and the sauce as well. The bread was homemade with the potential to be good, if it was warm and soft, not crunchy. I had the salad packaged to go. Appetizer was fried zucchini that was golden brown, crunchy and flavorful. RVA has MANY Choices of restaurants to choose and I should've known better.

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    Edo's Squid

    Edo's Squid

    3.9
    (902 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    i love the dim lighting and the family style entrees…read more the brocc rabe garlic + oo w ricotta + parm add shrimp was absolutely life changing i cannot wait to have it again we had an amazing waiter he was spot on w everything so grateful to have been shown this restaurant

    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

    Bacchus

    3.8
    (273 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    I visited bacchus for the first time recently. We arrived shortly after they opened and didn't have…read morea reservation, but we were seated immediately, with the understanding that we'd be done in 1.5 hours, which was no problem, since service didn't take long. They brought us rolls, which were delicious, and butter while we waited for our food. We started with an appetizer of stuffed mushroom with roasted peppers and mozzarella, which was delicious. I ordered the chicken piccata and my bf got penne carbonara, which he really liked. My chicken piccata was flavorful and the chicken was cooked well so it wasn't dry. The only drawback was that there was a lot of onion in the dish that overpowered the capers, which is what I'm looking for in a piccata. The restaurant is small, so I would make a reservation before going again, but the ambiance was nice and the staff were friendly. I would go again, I would just order something else to try.

    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.

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    Mama Cucina Italian Restaurant

    Mama Cucina Italian Restaurant

    4.3
    (528 reviews)
    9.9 mi
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    We stumbled across Mama Cucina and I'm so glad we decided to stop in. We were seated immediately,…read moreand the service was outstanding from start to finish. Our waitress was attentive, friendly, and even packed our leftovers for us, which was such a nice touch. The atmosphere was warm, welcoming, and had that cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant feel. We started with the Caprese bread, which was delicious. For our entrées, we had the pesto pasta and the cheese manicotti with half tomato sauce and half walnut cheese sauce. Everything was excellent, and the portions were absolutely massive. They start you off with fresh bread and olive oil, followed by a salad with an amazing balsamic vinaigrette, so by the time the entrées arrive you're already full. The chicken breasts were huge, and we ended up taking home about 80% of our meals. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the amount of food you get. It's rare that I give a restaurant a perfect score, but this place earned it. Five out of five. We'll definitely be back.

    Walked in on a Saturday evening. We were lucky they had a table for us; the restaurant was full…read moreexcept for that table. Our server Maria was nice. Ambiance was casual. The complimentary house salad was soggy. Seafood combination was delicious. it was flavorful, fresh yet not overpowering. Rigatoni Rosa and tortellini cucina were fine. They had very generous servings; be aware though that they charge a meal share fee.

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    Lost Letter

    Lost Letter

    4.3
    (104 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    Wonderful restaurant. These people get it and are raising the bar in dining in the city of…read moreRichmond. It's just a serious restaurant. Fantastic beef tartare, wonderful pastas, delicious cocktails. Love the anchovy appetizer. Truly, places like this one, Lafayette Tavern, The Brooklyn and a couple others are moving things forward for the city. Also fantastic tiramisu.

    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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    Dinamo

    Dinamo

    4.4
    (199 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    We arrived on a Thursday around 8, and the parking situation was dire (as always around Cary St.)…read morewith on-street parking. At least Dinamo's is on a corner, so there are a few parking options. We managed to get a close spot, thankfully. The restaurant was bustling and buzzing with life when we stepped in. There was no hostess stand, so we hovered around the entrance awkwardly, wondering where we should be, waiting for the fast-thinking servers and bartenders to find us a spot. This is likely due to the limited seating space, and it works until your party is larger--definitely call ahead if that's the case. We were seated at a two-top in the crevice between the bar and the kitchen. The aromas of the smoke-filled room captivate us, our imaginations conjuring different dishes. We quickly received our waters, place settings, and menus, as the servers dutifully helped each other where they could. I decided on the brocoletti (noodles that look like onions) with beans, sausage, and polenta. My partner ordered the plain white pizza. We received some complimentary bread as we waited for the meal. We used the olive oil, salt, and pepper at the table to give it a little pizzazz. My dish arrived scaldingly hot, so be careful with the polenta especially. The beans and sausage were perfectly seasoned, with the brocoletti noodles taking on the flavors of the dish's other ingredients. The white pizza was punchy, the parmesan being the star of the show. The crust was soft and chewy with a bit of crisp. We boxed up half of our meals, leftovers to enjoy again later, and we opted to try the chocolate tort with the cherries and cream. The cherries should not be optional here, IMO. They take the dessert from beautiful and delicate to decadent. The chocolate tort was delicate; the cherry glaze and depitted cherries pushed my taste buds to their limit. It is a simply wonderful concoction; hence the reason for forgetting to take its photo (remnant plate and spoons pictured). Our experience at Dinamo's was fabulous from beginning to end. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a curated American/Italian menu (with some seafood specials mixed in) lovingly cultivated by the chefs. I look forward to revisiting Dinamo's in the future to explore its other specialized menu items.

    A hole in the wall hidden gem for authentic Italian food and excellent value (portion and quality…read moreto price ratio) --------------------------------- Food: some of the best food I've had in Richmond, and ever! We ordered a beet and fennel salad - and now, that is a salad. The beets were fresh (I've had canned beets in salads before but this was fresh), and the fennel was crunch, mild, and texturely satisfying in contrast with the soft beets, the dressing was well coated but not drenching the salad. Could have eaten the salad all day but then the entrees came: Squid ink fettuccine with calamari and shrimp -- it was so fresh I could not eat it for a few minutes, massive entree, fettuccine tasted like it was made in house, so flavorful and rich Sausage with polenta -- my first time trying polenta in solid form, tastes a bit like if rice and corn combined, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, sausage was good too Also the complimentary bread was excellent, crunchy exterior soft interior, especially dipped in the pasta sauce Recommendations: making a reservation (you have to call), we made the mistake of assuming it being a cold rainy Sunday, we could do a walk in at the bar, but ended up walking in the rain for about an hour - well worth the wait Affordability: ~$25-30/entree Ambiance: it's pretty small and easy to bump into people on accident, but very cozy ambiance with deep red color theme Service: great, no issues! Good for: date night, celebration, when you just want good food

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