Pizza Express

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

3.9(909 reviews)

7.4 mi•The Fan

We tried to go to Edo's on a weekend, but didn't have a reservation, nor did we know they took them…read morebecause there is no information about it on their website, so we decided to come back another night. We made a reservation for a weeknight and were seated immediately upon our arrival, a few minutes before our reserved time. The restaurant was packed and the servers were hustling, but they were all friendly and did a great job. We started with fried squid (because, when at Edo's Squid..), which was so crunchy and delicious. It tasted great just with a squeeze of lemon, but the marinara they serve it with was great, too. My bf got the carbonara, which was very good, and I got the spaghetti con ricotta, which was out of this world. My favorite thing about good Italian food is that it's just simple things, done really well. The portions are huge, so I'll be eating leftover pasta for a few more nights this week, but I'm glad that I saved room for dessert, as we tried both the tiramisu and the cannoli and were not disappointed by either. Overall, a great meal in a warm, cozy spot.

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

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Bacchus

3.8(277 reviews)

6.9 mi•The Fan

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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Alfredo with shrimp and penne noodles

Mama Cucina Italian Restaurant

4.3(532 reviews)

3.0 mi

Great ambiance, food is phenomenal, and they give huge portions for what you pay for. Highly…read morerecommend!

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.

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Gersi

4.0(251 reviews)

6.5 mi•The Fan

This is such a cute Italian restaurant with a really great selection of dishes! My boyfriend and I…read moreordered the spicy rigatoni and the tagliatelle bolognese. It was absolutely delish with pretty good portion sizes. The ambience was nice, it was dim lit and bustling. Our waiter was super attentive and gave great selections. We made a reservation ahead of time came slightly early, and they were able to seat us earlier which was kind. Would definitely come back and try some of their other dishes!!

We visited Gersi tonight for dinner and were seated immediately, even though we were a few minutes…read moreearly for our reservation. We were brought focaccia bread, which was very flavorful. I ordered the basil smash off the special menu, which was so fresh and delicious. We started with the fig & prosciutto crostini from the special menu, which was so tasty. I ordered the ravioli carbonara, which was pretty good, although I thought the sauce was a little thin, and my bf got the mezzi rigatoni ragu, which he enjoyed. The star was the dessert. We got the chocolate molten lava cake with berry compote and the vanilla panna cotta. When brought to our table, our server also brought a small sauce pan of chocolate sauce to drizzle over the top of each. Both were so rich and delicious, I couldn't pick a favorite. Service was quick and very friendly and the restaurant was cozy and warm. Can't wait to return to try more of their pasta, and have the desserts again!

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La Grotta Ristorante

4.0(404 reviews)

8.5 mi•Downtown

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Fantastic dining experience in a beautiful space. Service and food quality were exceptional…read more A great choice of wines accompanying phenomenal house made pastas. Even the desserts are made here, and the quality and flavor reflects it. Skip the gardens with olives, or strip mall pizza joints, pay a tiny bit more, and go here with a special someone or group for tastes of Italy here in RVA.

Unexpected enjoyment... I decided to give myself a day off from cooking for myself and try a…read morerestaurant that I was told was pretty authentic. I arrived with an open mind and was greeted with politeness and escorted to my table. My waiter was very knowledgeable and personable. I did the 3 course meal. Salad, pasta and entree. Salad was very fresh and you could taste it. The pasta course was gnocchi...fresh pasta with fresh tomato sauce. The entree was fettuccini with duck, super rich and filling. I finished my meal with a tiramisu and coffee. I think it was a perfect ending of a great meal. I would definitely recommend

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Lost Letter

4.3(106 reviews)

6.1 mi•Scott's Addition

I'd heard amazing things about Lost Letter for a while and I was so happy we got to visit recently…read more We went for a special occasion and it felt like the right vibes we were looking for. The menu is small but feels very curated. We started with the bread, fried olives, and squash escabeche. Even something as simple as the bread was so tasty. We each kept a piece to eat with our entrees. The flavors in the fried olives and squash dishes were awesome. For dinner, I got the gnudi and my husband got the cavatelli. We were both so happy with our choices. We made sure to have room for dessert and the caprese cake and gelato were incredible - not too heavy but super delicious. We were also impressed with the service - they were all very friendly, cleaned our tables and refreshed our silverware between courses, and refolded our napkins if we got up to go to the bathroom. It's definitely not a place we could come all the time but is wonderful for a special experience.

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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Bombolini Pasta

4.5(268 reviews)

7.2 mi•The Fan

My review from 2014 (omg - 8 years ago!) is long overdue for an update…read more This shop is owned by the loveliest husband and wife team that is one thing that has remained the same. Well, that and the quality of the food. Beyond that, almost everything else has leveled up and I'm here for it! Instead of looking more like a warehouse, it now looks like a cozy spot to plop down and have lunch or an early dinner with a glass of wine. I love that they now have a brewery inside and tons of prepared foods in the fridges! They have also developed spices that look amazing. This time, I ordered the carbonara which, of course, was fresh and amazing. Everything here is reasonably priced. I have not wanted a business to succeed quite as much as this one. It makes me so happy to see the growth that has happened over the last few years and I hope it continues to increase!

LOVE THIS STORE! I'm not sure if she's the owner but the woman working was so friendly and helpful…read more They have so many fresh pasta options including gluten free. There is also a small distillery within the store with a bar to sit and enjoy drinks. A few patio tables outside as well. And the best part is they allow dogs inside! This will be a regular stop of ours for fresh pasta, sauces, and more.

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Dinamo

4.4(199 reviews)

7.7 mi•The Fan

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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Pupatella

4.5(388 reviews)

7.4 mi•The Fan

Beef pepperoni is available and traditional thin crust pizza is amazing. They also have Coke…read moreproducts!

My fiancé and I had our date night at Pupatella. Overall it was good, and it's a very cute and…read morepicturesque place inside. They have a variety of options on their menu. We went for the arancini, since it's my fiancé's favorite and it's so hard to find. The food was delivered to us super fast and was presented beautifully. It tasted good, but I will say it wasn't super authentic Italian food. The arancini was a bit more like a mozzarella cheese ball, rather than full of meat and risotto. So it's a good spot for very Americanized Italian food, if that's what you're looking for. If you like a lot of balsamic, you'll enjoy the Brussel sprouts appetizer and the zucchini fries were good if paired with the tomato sauce. Overall, this is an adorable spot for some very cheesey, casual Italian food.

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Jen M.

13 years ago

I love this place! The owner, Filippo is always so welcoming to us when we come in and we just adore his family. The staff is always very polite and nice and the food is ALWAYS great!! We order the Greek salad often as it's one of our favs and we LOVE it!! The BBQ chicken Pizza and the BTG is really good. I saw another user comment about the garlic oil on the pizza, well, sometimes, sure, but that's because the garlic is in oil and it just is like that sometimes, still tastes so good, we don't mind it! You can tell these guys use very fresh ingredients, and the prices are decent for such great ingredients. Our delivery times are usually pretty good and the food is always hot and delicious. I can't eat anywhere else, because I am so spoiled to Pizza Express and their New York style dough! The dough is so good it makes such a perfect crisp on the outside crust with that perfect soft chew in the middle.. we can tell they make it every day fresh like they say, it shows in the taste! Love them!! read more

Jennifer P.

11 years ago

I've been ordering from Pizza Express for almost 6 years now. They have, in my opinion, some of the best fried mushrooms I've had. And of course, the pizza is amazing! Huge slices, perfect sauce. Their cannolis are legit. I get one with every order! read more

Anita E.

9 years ago

I have nothing but great things to say about Pizza Express. The food always arrives nice and hot. The drivers are very good natured and courteous. I would and HAVE recommended them to many people. Keep up the good work guys! :) read more

Sidney S.

4 years ago

Amazing food, amazing people!! The staff is always so nice and makes your experience so amazing!! I will 100% be coming back! read more

Bob G.

4 years ago

The food is always delicious, the staff are always friendly, and the wait is never long.

Kyle W.

4 years ago

Good food . can take out . portion is large .

Amanda L.

9 years ago

Best pizza, best customer service in town!

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