Bettola

"Bettola offers dinner options like porchetta and lasagna for $45, providing a casual Italian dining experience." - Dianne de Guzman

"Bettola is an all-day Italian spot that’s great for a last-minute date night in the Richmond. Come in, split a carafe of lambrusco and a heap of crispy sliced porchetta, and maybe take home some pasta from the market in the back. The walk-in-only spot serves a tight menu of solid appetizers, baked pastas, and rotisserie—stick with the well-seasoned meats and golden brown pizza al trancio. Or swing by with someone you like during lunch, when they serve delicious crusty paninis stuffed with meatballs, chicken, or porchetta. 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. photo credit: Brit Finnegan photo credit: Brit Finnegan photo credit: Brit Finnegan photo credit: Brit Finnegan Food Rundown photo credit: Brit Finnegan Pizza Al Trancio - Rossa The tomato sauce and glug of olive oil on top are on the sweeter side, and we’re not mad about it. This centimeter-thick flatbread is simple with just tomatoes and oregano (cheese is an optional add-on, and you don’t need it). It’s satisfying and great to share with another person. photo credit: Brit Finnegan Porchetta The porchetta is carved up and served in a mound of crackly slices. It’s a good entree to split, but make sure you have some vegetable sides (like the eggplant) or focaccia to balance out the richness of this meat palooza. photo credit: Brit Finnegan Pasta E Fagioli Nice in theory, especially on a gray day in the Richmond, but it’s bland. Chicken Panino If you’re coming here at lunch, you should order this. The rotisserie chicken drippings mix with the aioli and ooze out of the bottom—it’s a salty, saucy dreamboat." - Julia Chen

"Bettola in Richmond is an all-day Italian restaurant with rotisserie chicken available by the half or whole. The place is set up as a casual hangout with pizza, oven-baked pasta, and budino available for dine-in or takeaway. There’s also a small market inside to take care of some of your Italian shopping needs." - ricky rodriguez

"The nostalgia for old-school Italy is alive and well at Bettola in the Inner Richmond. It’s part casual eatery, part shop, with a smattering of groceries and home goods available for retail alongside dishes made for takeaway or dining at the space. The chicken and porchetta rotisserie options are noteworthy, as are the two timballos on offer daily. If you’re lingering over dinner at the restaurant, check out the Neapolitan playing cards stuffed into a drawer at each table." - Dianne de Guzman, Lauren Saria

"This casual Richmond spot oozes old-school Italian charm, merging a shop highlighting Italian goods and locally made items with homey Italian food. The rotisserie is the star, and one would do well by ordering porchetta or chicken, or one of the baked pastas being offered. Order at the counter and food will be brought to the table; if you’re hanging out for a bit, fish out a deck of cards from the drawer at the table." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman