Had a great meal while traveling to Richmond. A local Hazy IPA followed but their Caesar Salad and Octopus from the Tapas part of the menu. Staff was very attentive and efficient. I would definitely come back if in town. I also saw a lot of gluten free and vegetarian options read more

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The food and service were GREAT! I did not expect the food to be as tasty as it was. The Octopus was the star of the show with the Risotto and Cheesecake not far behind. I'd definitely eat here again! read more

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My wife and I have enjoyed Pinky's a number of times, great food, great service. That was, until, Nov 22, where all that went south. Our appetizer, the Zeppole, was raw on the inside with raw dough inside. My shaved Ribeye sandwich had two or three tiny slices of beef and was too dry to eat, the lemon greens were all that was edible. My wife's Mushroom and goat cheese omelet had two tiny mushrooms on top of the eggs and mayonnaise, not goat cheese drizzled on top. Service was good, as always, but we'll be going elsewhere when dining out moving forward read more

Service was a little slow but it was to be expected we went on Valentine's Day for a dinner night out hopping to make it something special we ordered the scallops and the chard octopus to start those were mediocre at best and we had for our main course the shrimp risotto and the sea bass and it was very underwhelming we were hopping for more flavor in the food but all the dishes just kinda fell flat and did not have enough flavor to them that risotto was sweet which was weird experience for me I've never had a sweet risotto before but I was not very good I could not finish it which was disappointing for use we had high hopes for this restaurant but it let us down if you are in the area and wanting something nice to eat for a date night this is not the spot to go to. The food needs improvements. read more

My fiancé and I are new to Richmond and looking for a good place to eat. We randomly picked Pinky's, and it did not disappoint! The atmosphere was vibrant and cozy, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was next-level. Our server, Iyanna (M), was incredible--super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. She kept our glasses full, checked in just the right amount, and made us feel cared for while still handling her other tables like a pro. Service like that is rare and deserves to be recognized. Food-wise, my fiancé had the risotto with added chicken (SO good), and I went with the shaved ribeye and fries--both were flavorful and perfectly cooked. We even grabbed a dish to go and topped off our meal with a slice of cheesecake for dessert. Everything was on point. Pinky's has officially earned a spot on our list of favorite Richmond spots. We can't wait to come back--hopefully when Iyanna is working again! read more

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Perfection as always. Had their home made hot sauce for the first time - wish I could buy a bottle it was that good read more

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Pinky's is a Scott's fave! The ambiance is so bright and airy between both the indoor and outdoor space. I've enjoyed many brunches and dinners in both spaces. I absolutely love that the linen napkins are pink. So great for a hang with the girl's but also such an inclusive space for all. I've been to Pinky's so many times with large groups and let me say I'm always so impressed how they handle large parties. I mean like no sweat loss to split checks and apps and all the things. I'll say the food still comes out in such a reasonable time for large parties also. I've had dates here also with just two people and it's equal service in my experiences. Y'all know I'm always going to shout it from the rooftops when a business has superior service. Way to rep hospitality! Everything I've ever tried at Pinky's is delicious, even things I wouldn't think I'd like. Lamb papas - just do it. Calamari - so crispy and fresh and the aioli that comes with it is yummy. Meatball - perfectly fresh and homemade with beef, chicken, and lamb. I love a good pork belly, so I always enjoy the pork belly BLT. On this particular visit, I opted for something new and tried the shaved ribeye ras El hanout which was great. I opted for my side to be fries. I'm a fry girl at heart and will give any place with good fries bonus points, and they didn't miss here. So hot, crispy, salted, and you get sauce with them. Get the homemade ranch..it's just different and delicious. Pinky's always has nice drinks also. I enjoy the le bolle, secret garden, and orange wine is refreshing. Mocktails are good too. So many fun food and drinks options, good vibes, and excellent customer service. read more

Pinky’s - Mediterranean Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We popped in here for a bit to eat on a Sunday afternoon and stumbled upon a great brunch spot. We were immediately greeted by a nice hostess and an unfortunate haze of smoke from the open air kitchen. The hostess asked if we had a reservation, which we did not, and told us it would be a 45 minute wait. Fortunately, we spotted an opening at the bar and asked if we could sit there and she happily obliged. Sitting at the bar was nice to watch the 3 busy bartenders do their thing. It is built in entertainment. Our bartender/server took our drink and food order promptly. We had mimosas which were very good. Our food came out timely and the three of us were in the clean plate club. We enjoyed: *Goat cheese and mushroom French omelette *Crispy chicken cutlet bowl *Make it a Sammy I had the omelette which was nice and fluffy with just the right amount of goat cheese. I could have gone for just a bit more mushroom. There is no mushrooms inside the omelette, just 2 of top. I chose the side of fruit which was pineapple and grapes. The downfall of Pinky's is the haze of smoke throughout the restaurant. It was pretty unfortunate but not so bad that it was a dealbreaker. Being in the heart of Scott's Addition, the parking is all on the street so it might take you a minute to find a spot and walk a block. read more

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Nice location, seems to be in an old garage, very tall ceilings and big garage doors. Service was very good. We enjoyed the food, lots of garlic in the calamari dipping sauce which I liked but if you are sensitive to that, maybe try something else. Overall a nice place to have dinner in Scott's Addition read more

Amazing vegetarian options, and the food was plated to perfection. Service was good, could have been a little more attentive. It was also early in the service and they may have been attending to prep. The ambiance and decor is as cool and laid back as the food. Will be back. read more

Have never had a bad meal here! Lots of options for a variety of tastes and budgets. My mom and I come here whenever she is in town.

One of the best meals I've had in Virginia! When I planned a day trip to Richmond, I asked a few friends for restaurant suggestions and every single one of them included Pinky's on their list. Their picatta is truly to die for. One of the best chicken picattas Ive ever had and its a favorite of mine, in general. Their Caesar Salad is also super unique and delicious! Highly recommend trying both! read more

4.5 stars I've really enjoyed Pinkys everything I've been. Very attentive Service, appropriate timing between courses. Nice menu variety. Many gluten free and vegan options! My only real complaint is it is very loud inside, especially when they are full! Street parking, usually not an issue if you don't mind walking a block or two. What we tried: Zeppoles: Classic Italian pastry lightly fried and dusted with powdered sugar. served with fresh fruit with honeypeppercorn ricotta (V, GF, T) Seasonal Risotto: Butternut squash puree, roasted butternut squash, leeks, green onion, grilled carrots, aleppo pepper (VEGAN, GF) Serrano Ham Omlette: Asiago, manchego, harissa aioli*, chive, aleppo pepper (GF, P) Mimosa Coffee My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation + .5 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Pinky's is a solid restaurant with a nice assortment of menu and drink choices. Good for all meals but I really enjoy their brunch. Great service and a pleasing layout. You'll be greeted immediately upon entering and the tables are spaced nicely and the seating is comfortable. A couple of negatives would be that parking could be tricky and the restaurant can get loud when crowded. read more

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Friendly and prompt service. Great outdoor seating area. Decent menu. Risotto was a less rich and creamy than I expected. It was more of a vinegar taste which was not unpleasant, just not expected. The chicken sandwich and fries were tasty. Chicken was crunchy and flavorful. Fries were also tasty. The homemade reach was great as a dipping sauce. The star was the meatball appetizer. Meaty and flavored with a rich tomato sauce. Very impressive. read more

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Love this place! Had a delightful meal and everything was top notch, great. Portions for tapas were surprisingly large - we got the zucchini fritti, the crab risotto and braised lamb and there were plenty of leftovers, with a cheesecake and some insanely delicious house made chocolate-hazelnut ice cream for dessert. Our server was Nina and she took excellent care of us - funny, attentive but not over-bearing. Relaxed, modern atmosphere, perfect food and service. I don't live in Richmond but I hope someday I get to come back. Delicious meal, beautiful experience. read more

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Good food, nice ambiance and good service. There is a wide selection of items that are gluten-free or GFO. read more

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We stopped by as part of the Richmond Restaurant Week 2025. Our reservation was for 6 and were seated immediately. The place is one large open, high ceiling rectangle. Industrial but nice. The was no issue with noise even though the tables are rather close together. We had the set menu. We started with the meatballs and the chicken croquettes. Both were very tasty. The sauce on the meatballs was very good. For mains we had the spicy pork chops and the chicken piccata. The pork chop had a nice kick from the peppers and the wonderful sauce. It came with a super tender and tasty baked potato. The chicken was fork tender with fried potato and. Micro green salad. Everything was so tasty with a nice level of seasoning. We got the desserts to go. Oh yeah, great cocktails too!!! read more

The best for Gluten free eating! I took my Midwest parents and they enjoyed everything too and since it was all gluten free, I got to try everyone's dish :) Meatballs are great, get the crostini to soak up the sauce. We even had the Octopus, which was so yummy! The staff is super awesome. My husband got a non-gluten-free drink and the waiter gave me a heads up not to drink it. But he put everything else in as gluten free with no extra charge. We went on a cold day, inside was nice and cozy. I am sure sitting outside in the summer will be great. read more

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Great food!! Great atmosphere!! It's a happening place. The indoor is industrial so is load. The open kitchen can make it a bit smelly. The food was amazing! Our server was a doll. Thank you Maddie!! read more

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We visited this cute cafe for lunch over Labor Day weekend. From the hostess to our super helpful server to the fantastic brunch menu, this place was a hit. I had the Serrano ham omelet which was complimented perfectly with manchego and a harissa aioli with a kick. My husband had the more traditional breakfast with over easy eggs and toast with ham. The coffee was lovely as well and they can offer you oat milk if you don't do dairy. I love that you can get a healthy side as well of either fruit or salad. I will definitely return! read more

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Hand down one of my favorite spots in Scotts Addition. Pinky's not only has delicious food, but they have an attention to detail that makes their menu super friendly for folks with food allergies. The restaurant is warm and inviting, with live plants and an exposed ceiling. The food is consistently high quality. The meatballs are tender, the calamari is reliably crispy, and every seasonal appetizer I have tried has impressed me. The beet salad is a particular favorite! You can't go wrong visiting Pinkys. read more

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Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and it was great food. The drinks were great too with a nice variety to choose from. Would go again! read more

I loved this place and can't believe it's taken me so long to try it. We came here because our favorite brunch spot down the street had a 2 hour wait - definitely happy with our choice! The food was delicious, everything was super fresh and came out quickly. I loved that they had specialty cocktails that had fresh fruit/herbs/ingredients (we sat at a table by the bar and were able to watch the drinks being made). The server was kind and I enjoyed the industrial vibe. It is a little pricey but definitely worth a visit to celebrate something big or small. read more

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I don't know why I assumed this was a taco place for such a long time. I went here for a work gathering and it was incredible! We got an assortment of tapas and I'm not quite sure which ones we got but they were all great! I also got the stardrop cocktail - one of the yummiest I've had in a while! The servers were super attentive and kind. The inside has a pretty industrial design that works perfectly for the location. read more

Great food, fabulous people, albeit a bit too noisy. I'd definitely go back when I'm in Richmond again. read more

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3.75 really lol. When i walked in, around 8pm on a wednesday, the place was EMPTY..which i found odd, but two other parties dined while i was there. I liked the atmosphere- industrial but still intimate feeling. Waitress was nice. I had the calamari and the chicken piccata. Both were flavorful but the calamari was a touch too salty (and i like salt). The piccata was seasoned nicely, plenty of capers, too much breading. Hefty portion- enough for 3 ppl because it was also a rich dish- a lot of butter sauce, even on the broccolini. I could feel my blood pressure and cholesterol rising with this meal - not that i was trying to be healthy but dang! Welcome to the south i guess.. ill be back for other offerings though.. on occasion. read more

I've finally found a restaurant in Richmond that is open all day! Hallelujah! Richmond is odd in the sense that most restaurants open at 5 PM, with some opening as early as 4 PM. Pinky's is open from lunch all the way up through dinner which is rare in this city. Other places in the area that are open for lunch close around 2:30 PM and then reopen at 5 PM. It's pretty annoying. Anyway, this place is really nice. It's probably the nicest place I have been to as I like a large space with nice aesthetics and plenty of light and this place delivers. The bar service was great and the menu here is awesome if you like Tapas and Mediterranean food in general. The wine and cocktail selections here are solid as well. I had the Octopus appetizer which was just the right portion and really good. I liked the Potato they served with it as well. This is a great spot if you like a great atmosphere. read more

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I love Pinkys and went during RWR. I was a bit sad as I brought a friend who has never been to RVA and is Celiac. I told her how Pinkys is very safe and they have great options and a separate gluten free fryer. I must have misunderstood as I DMed to see when the RWR menu would start and I assumed 3pm when brunch was over. I ranted and raved and unfortunately the RWR wasn't being served until 5p. This didn't change the quality and great taste of the food. We ordered an appetizer, salad and our entrées. Everything was great and the vibes are always great. I still have yet to try brunch so that is next in order for me. read more

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Artichokes, octopus, fries with cheese, pancetta cheese dip was very good. Meatballs were good but a little on the dry side. I think the chicken in the meatballs added to the dryness. It was very smokey the Sunday we visited. Sitting by the door was also cold. Server was very good. Restaurant was clean. read more

The was fine but not fabulous; definitely not worth $150 for a dinner for two. So sorry....

One of my fav places in Scott's addition! The crispy chicken cutlet Sandwich is to die for and the fries are next level highly recommend getting them with all of the sauces included!! The atmosphere is really cute inside, warm and inviting. The service sometimes is a hit or miss, that's the only reason I'm knocking off one star read more

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Was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! All the food was absolutely delicious! Surface was top-notch, anytime I'm in the area. I will definitely come back. We truly enjoyed the asparagus! read more

I've gone here for both brunch and dinner and I love both! This is my go to brunch spot! Their patio is beautiful when the weather is nice. Their cocktails are amazing- I love their Bloody Mary's specifically. The food is consistently high quality and few places match the vibes. read more

Good was excellent...so many options! The white bean hummus had a nice spiciness to it. The pork belly BLT was terrific. Never had anything like that! We were out on the patio and it was very pleasant. Service was outstanding, water bottles were always attend to, and the specialty drinks were really tasty! We will be back! read more

Very friendly and competent servers. It's seemingly always busy, but the staff handled it very well. The wine list is esoteric (and good!) and the food was uniformly delicious. Parking can be problematic, but that is the case with virtually all the restaurants in Scott's Addition. read more

Love the small plates. Food excellent. Service on Fathers Day was good. Drinks excellent. Prices reasonable. My third visit and will go again read more

Great modern ambience. Our server was on top of her game. The food was pretty good. I went on a Thursday night I believe and was not crowded which I appreciate. I will repeat. read more

Still very impressed by the quality and the service of this place. I came for brunch this time. They offer a brunch menu which has same items as regular menu but different is that the same item on the brunch menu has eggs on it. They also have the regular menu available if none of the brunch menu interest you. I had the crab risotto is very delicious, the portion is big enough for one person. The lamb papas is a little small I ordered the brunch menu with eggs in it as appetizer to share. read more

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We were a huge group and sat outside. Beautiful patio but unfortunately it felt super warm at times. We started with mixed appetizers, among which was the grilled octopus - fantastic dish. We also shared some fried zucchini, pancetta version of pimiento cheese and chicken meatballs. All delicious! For mains the table ordered an array of dishes from the pork chop to sandwiches and salads. We also had 3 desserts, tiramisu, ice créame and sorbet. All of that was paired with overflowing cocktails. I believe we must have ordered all the menu. And they were all fantastic! I'd recommend the matcha cocktail and their take on the Aperol spritz. Service was incredibly sweet and attentive. And we value it even more considering we were 16 people! Can't wait to come back! read more

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