From classic New York slices to naturally leavened pies and late‑night legends, these independent Richmond pizzerias are open now and loved by locals and critics. Save this list, rally your crew, and go slice your way across town.
Best Pizza in Richmond (2025)
8 Places
From classic New York slices to naturally leavened pies and late‑night legends, these independent Richmond pizzerias are open now and loved by locals and critics. Save this list, rally your crew, and go slice your way across town.
Zorch Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Richmond Magazine’s Best Pizza in 2024 and 2025, this indie slice shop nails foldable New York pies and fun specials. RICtoday readers crowned it too, and Axios reported its Southside dine‑in parlor opening in 2024.
8 ½ in The Fan
Takeout Restaurant
Fan District staple from the team behind beloved local institutions, known for cracker‑thin red and white pies. Consistently praised by local food writers; Richmond Magazine ranked it among the city’s best. Axios noted the Church Hill outpost closed in 2024, but this original remains.
Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar
Pizza restaurant
Union Hill hub for naturally leavened pies, market nights, and an adjacent natural‑wine shop. Named Best Pizza by Richmond Magazine in 2023 and spotlighted in 2024 for its community programming and events.
Bottoms Up Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Shockoe Bottom original known for hefty, saucy pies and playful toppings. A Richmond Magazine pizza guide has long highlighted its slow‑roasted tomato technique, and current booking platforms confirm continued service and hours.
Belmont Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
Museum District stalwart with New York‑leaning slices and a loyal late‑night following. Recognized by local editors and reader polls; RICtoday’s bracket saw it in the finals, and RVA Mag readers routinely rank it near the top.
Mary Angela's Pizzeria
Pizza restaurant
Carytown favorite for New York and Sicilian pies, subs, and old‑school charm. Richmond Magazine’s 2025 Best & Worst list placed it right behind the city’s top pick, reflecting decades of steady local love.
Jo-Jo's Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Downtown counter‑service spot turning out big, foldable slices to office workers and theater‑goers. Recent reviews point to quick service and honest New York‑style flavors, keeping it a dependable city‑center option.
Hot For Pizza
Pizza restaurant
A late‑night, music‑loving pie shop with cheeky specials and strong vegan options. Praised by local critics and readers’ polls, it brings a playful Carver vibe to serious pizza cravings deep into the night.
