"Bettola is a pleasant place to come with a date and split a carafe of lambrusco and a heap of sliced porchetta. The all-day Italian spot in the Richmond serves a tight menu of solid appetizers, baked pastas, and rotisserie, but you’re better off sticking with the simple yet satisfying pizza al trancio and skipping the pasta e fagioli that’s missing oomph. If you and your date run out of things to talk about, turn your attention to the silent film that’s being projected on the wall, or practice your shuffling skills with the deck of cards hiding in the silverware holder. There’s also a deli counter and market set-up in the back, so Bettola works just as well for a quick grab-and-go rotisserie chicken lunch." - Julia Chen
Julia Spiess
