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The best Italian in Richmond

Dinamo leads our ranking for Italian in Richmond. It is named most often by local critics and food writers. Ciao Capri and Capriccios Italian Restaurant come next.

  1. 1DinamoNamed by Richmond Times-Dispatch
  2. 2Ciao CapriNamed by Richmond Times-Dispatch
  3. 3Capriccios Italian RestaurantNamed by Richmond Times-Dispatch

93 Italian restaurants are open in and around Richmond. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.

Ranked by Guide2 from readers’ polls, critics and local food writers (how we rank). Updated October 11, 2026. No restaurant pays to be listed or ranked.

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More Italian in Richmond

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  1. Gino's Ristorante Pizzeria

    Italian restaurant · Glen Allen

    “Savor authentic Italian delights like wood-fired pizzas, creamy pastas, and fresh antipasti.”

    Where
    10118 Brook Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23059
    Today
    Open now until 9:30 AM
    Has
    Wood-fired · Takeout · Delivery
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 9:30 AM
    Tue11 AM to 9:30 AM
    Wed11 AM to 9:30 AM
    Thu11 AM to 9:30 AM
    Fri11 AM to 10 AM
    Sat11 AM to 10 AM
    Sun11 AM to 9:30 AM
    Get directionsCallWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  2. Richmond Verginia USA.
    Photo: verginarestaurant.com

    Richmond Verginia USA.

    Italian restaurant · Mechanicsville

    “Authentic Mediterranean Culinary Art, romantic décor and wonderful open air ambiance and Hookah Lounge.”

    Where
    Mechanicsville, VA
    Today
    Open now until 2 AM
    Has
    Happy hour · Live music · Reservations
    All hours
    Mon3 PM to 5 AM
    Tue3 PM to 5 AM
    Wed3 PM to 5 AM
    Thu3 PM to 5 AM
    Fri3 PM to 5 AM
    Sat11:30 AM to 2 AM
    Sun11:30 AM to 2 AM
    Book a tableDirectionsCallMenuWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

  3. Valentino's Italian Pizzeria
    Photo: valentinositalianpizza.com

    Valentino's Italian Pizzeria

    Italian restaurant · Richmond

    “Located at 223 E Grace St #1715 in the heart of Richmond, VA, Valentino's Italian Pizzeria is your go-to destination for fast, flavorful, and satisfying Italian fare.”

    Where
    223 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219-1715
    Today
    Open now until 12 AM
    Has
    Takeout · Delivery
    All hours
    Mon11 AM to 12 AM
    Tue11 AM to 12 AM
    Wed11 AM to 12 AM
    Thu11 AM to 12 AM
    Fri11 AM to 3 AM
    Sat12 PM to 3 AM
    Sun12 PM to 12 AM
    Order onlineDirectionsCallWebsite

    Checked Oct 5 · Report a change

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What Italian costs in Richmond

The lowest price for each, from each restaurant’s own menu, checked October 2026.

RestaurantPastaPizzaMainStarter
Belmont Pizzeria—$5 (Cheese pizza slice)—$7 (Salad (Mediterranean small))
Bottoms Up Pizza—$26.95 (Cheese pizza (Large))—$9.95 (Salad - House Salad)
Candela's Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano—$17.25 (Cheese Pizza Large)—$11.25 (Toss Salad large)
Carini Italian Restaurant$11.95 (Spaghetti with Meat Sauce)$13.95 (Plain Cheese Pizza Medium)—$12.25 (Fried Calamari)
Casa Italiana Restaurant$25 (PUMPKIN RAVIOLI)———
Dante's of Ironbridge—$16.28 (Cheese Pizza)$22.49 (Chicken Parmesan)—
Enoteca Sogno$14 (Marinara Pasta)—$22 (Chicken Piccata Main)$12 (Burrata Starter)
Franco's Italian Restaurant—$14.99 (Pizza)——
Frank's Ristorante & Pizzeria—$15.50 (New York Style Cheese Pizza Large)—$7 (House Salad)
Frank's West Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria—$12 (Personal Cheese Pizza)—$8.50 (House Salad Small)
Ginos Pizza—$22.99 (Cheese pizza (2 Large 16"))—$8.59 (Salad)
Giovanni's Pizza—$8.25 (Personal 10" Pizza)—$12.50 (Chef Salad)
Giuseppe's Pizza—$8.95 (Cheese Pizza)—$3.95 (House Salad)
La Cucina—$17.50 (Pizza - Classico 16 inch)——
Leonardo's Pizza & Pasta—$26.50 (Cheese pizza)——
Lucky's Woodlake$8.59 (Pasta)———
Maldini's Ristorante Pizzeria—$12 (New York Style Pizza)—$5.50 (Caesar Salad)
Mama Cucina$20 (Rigatoni Vodka)—$23 (Chx Parm)—
Mary Angela's Pizzeria—$3.50 (Slice of Cheese Pizza)—$4.95 (Garden Salad Small)
Palermo Trattoria$16 (Lasagna)$15 (Margherita Pizza)——
Pasta House Italian Restaurant$15.99 (Fettuccine Alfredo)$16.99 (Cheese Pizza)$17.99 (Pollo Parmigiano)—
Pino's Pizza$21 (Any 2 Italian Pasta Dishes OR Spaghetti Dinners)$10.70 (Large Cheese Pizza)——
Roma Restaurant$11.99 (Pasta)——$4 (Salad)
Rosa's Italian Ristorante Pizzeria—$9.99 (Small 10" Mozzarella Cheese Pizza)—$6.79 (Dinner Salad (Small))
The Black Olive Pizzeria—$25 (Pizza and Wing Combo)——

How we rank

Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Richmond’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.

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Questions

What is the best Italian in Richmond?
Dinamo. Richmond Times-Dispatch (2026); #2 on Wanderlog's list (2026). Ciao Capri and Capriccios Italian Restaurant come next.
How much does Italian cost in Richmond?
On the restaurants' own menus: pasta from $8.59 (Lucky's Woodlake) to $25 (Casa Italiana Restaurant); pizza from $3.5 (Mary Angela's Pizzeria) to $26.95 (Bottoms Up Pizza); main from $17.99 (Pasta House Italian Restaurant) to $23 (Mama Cucina); starter from $3.95 (Giuseppe's Pizza) to $12.5 (Giovanni's Pizza).
How many Italian restaurants are in Richmond?
93 are open in and around Richmond as of October 2026, including Angela's Ristorante & Pizzeria, Angelo's Italian Pizza, Anna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Anna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Anna's Pizza Pasta & Subs and 88 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 23 more, in Powhatan, Goochland, Ashland, Providence Forge, Manakin-Sabot, Doswell, Colonial Heights, Hopewell and Petersburg.
Which Italian restaurants in Richmond take reservations?
6 take online bookings: Azzurro Restaurant, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Casa Italiana Restaurant, Gersi RVA, Richmond Verginia USA. and The Black Olive Pizzeria. The rest are walk-in or by phone.
Where can I order Italian online in Richmond?
33 have online ordering on their own websites: Anna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Anna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, Anna's Pizza Pasta & Subs, Antonio's Restaurant and Wine Bar, Bellacino's, Belmont Pizzeria, Bottoms Up Pizza, Candela's Pizzeria & Ristorante Italiano and 25 more.
Is 3 Guys Pizza Pies in Richmond still open?
No. 3 Guys Pizza Pies has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Amici Ristorante in Richmond still open?
No. Amici Ristorante has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Avenue 805 in Richmond still open?
No. Avenue 805 has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Deco Ristorante in Richmond still open?
No. Deco Ristorante has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is G's Pizza & Grill in Richmond still open?
No. G's Pizza & Grill has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Primo Pizza in Richmond still open?
No. Primo Pizza has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Roberto Italian Restaurant in Richmond still open?
No. Roberto Italian Restaurant has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Robin Inn in Richmond still open?
No. Robin Inn has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Sprezza in Richmond still open?
No. Sprezza has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Trak's | Gyro & Burgers Ristorante - Halal Meat in Richmond still open?
No. Trak's | Gyro & Burgers Ristorante - Halal Meat has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Veranda Ristorante in Richmond still open?
No. Veranda Ristorante has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.
Is Vivian Pizza in Richmond still open?
No. Vivian Pizza has closed. For Italian nearby, see the list above.

Sources

  1. 1Richmond Times-Dispatch, The 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Richmond (2026), 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026.
  2. 2Wanderlog, The 50 best Italian restaurants in Richmond, March 2026. Checked Oct 5, 2026. Archived copy.
  3. 3Discover Richmond Tours, 5 Of The Best Italian Restaurants In Richmond, VA. Checked Oct 5, 2026.

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