Italian Restaurants in Richmond
Edo's Squid
Italian restaurant · West Franklin Street
Richmond’s cult Italian spot for seafood pastas, chalkboard specials, and lively, no-frills charm. Featured in Eater DC’s essential Richmond guide and praised by local critics for generous portions and bold flavors.
Dinamo
Italian restaurant · Oregon Hill
A snug sister to Edo’s with crostini, pizzas, and handmade pastas alongside seafood and nightly specials. Noted by Eater DC and favored by locals for late dinners and unfussy service.
8 ½ in The Fan
Takeout Restaurant · Fan
Takeout-only Italian from the Edo’s/Dinamo crew: pan pizzas, pastas, heroes, and deli-case desserts. Recognized by Richmond Magazine for best takeout and pizza; beloved for park picnics at nearby Scuffletown.
La Grotta Ristorante
Italian restaurant · Grace Street Commercial
A downtown stalwart since 1994 where the Capece family serves Northern Italian classics and a deep wine list. Reviewed by Richmond Magazine; a go-to for anniversaries, business dinners, and thoughtful hospitality.
AZZURRO
Italian restaurant · Tuckahoe
West End favorite balancing white-tablecloth service with neighborhood warmth—brick-oven pies, pastas, and seafood. Verified active via OpenTable and frequently praised by local diners.
Bacchus
Italian restaurant · Fan Extension
Intimate Fan District institution for garlicky pastas, seafood, and Italian comfort in a brick-walled room. Named a Most Underrated standout by Richmond Magazine’s critics’ poll.
Casa Italiana Restaurant
Italian restaurant · Tuckahoe
Family-run ristorante known for house-made pasta, Sicilian-leaning plates, and heartfelt service. Expanded in 2025 with an adjacent Italian market and square-pizza shop, reported by Richmond BizSense.
Gersi RVA
Italian restaurant · Monument Avenue
Brooklyn-born, Richmond-rooted trattoria led by a local co-owner; handmade pastas, focaccia, and seasonal specials. Sister to Uliveto; official site confirms daily dinner hours.
Uliveto
Mediterranean restaurant · Boulevard
Lively Italian kitchen from the Gersi team—pistachio pesto, branzino, and a popular Sunday brunch. Official site lists menus and hours; widely discussed by local diners.
Carini Italian Restaurant
Italian restaurant · Montrose
Sicilian family restaurant serving the East End since 1978; red-sauce favorites, stromboli, and community-minded hospitality. The official site shares the Sanzone family story and current hours.