"At the top of a flight of carpeted stairs sits this consistently-packed Richmond institution for rustic, Italian-American dishes like scungili (conch) insalata, braised fennel, and spaghetti with crab meat. And for takeout, try sibling spot 8 ½ , known for its crushable heroes, seasonal antipasti, and some of the best pizza the city has to offer." - Robey Martin, Stephanie Ganz