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8. Carini's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By 753kathleent
As this was recommended by local and trip advisor review good we are here..we have eaten..and we are wondering what in the world were people thinking who ate here???? First of all, service grear and friendly...the end....not..soup was wedding soup, not bad, clam chowder a rating of 2 on scale 1 to 5. Original white pizza like eating flavorless paper. Ordered with anchovies and still tasteless. Ordered side of anchovies and got lityle container if absolutely almost petrified anchovies..even salt and hot peppers didnt help. Husband had seafood mannicotti that looked like it was from one of the Gordon Ramsey restaurants gone bad shows! Sauce or gravy, depending where you grew up, should have been red..it was brownish red It looked like something pulled from a plastic bag and nuked. Husbands rating...another 2 out if 5. Absolute awful!!!!
7. Portico Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 206 reviews
Chef Paolo Randazzo, former owner of Franco's Ristorante and current owner of Sensi, both in Richmond, VA 804-784-4800
Reviewed By marge220
The outside dining is the best! The atmosphere is inviting especially when seasonal plants are in bloom. There is a beautiful stone outside fireplace for cooler weather. Another special feature is the vegetable garden in the rear. It is always a delight to dine here.
6. Edo's Squid
Overall Ratings
4 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By karafleur
We got the fried squid and braised fennel as appetizer. The squid was light and fresh, and the fennel was rich and unexpected. We split the whole red snapper with a salad and spaghetti with marinara. They only had oil and vinegar as a dressing which was a negative for my husband who's a ranch fan, but we can understand the limited selection given a seemingly family owned small restaurant. Also only a couple beer and wine by the glass options, so don't expect craft brews or the like. Overall we liked it, despite the loud and crowded atmosphere. It's definitely worth a try for the unique and tasty food.
5. Bottoms Up
Overall Ratings
4 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By Chris V
My daughter and I absolutely loved the pizza here! We just had a cheese pizza, There's many different kinds to choose from, but we just had a cheese pizza. It was absolutely delicious, and I've been craving it ever since. I also was told that their barbecue chicken pizza is a favorite. I will definitely go back here next time I'm in Richmond!
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4. Joe's Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 278 reviews
Reviewed By 311deanm
Received great recommendations from local diners on this venue and we were not disappointed! Traditional wood panelling throughout with a long bar serving a good range of beers.Extensive menu - we were there late morning so took brunch - which was of excellent quality and with prompt and attentive service.We are heading back to watch sports with beer tomorrow so we are already fans of Joeâs Inn!
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3. Maggiano's - Richmond
Overall Ratings
4 based on 482 reviews
Reviewed By IAmEve7
Maggiano's Richmond is a favorite of ours whenever we visit the Richmond area. This iconic restaurant is second-to-none for both service and cuisine. We enjoy the personal service from the professional servers, as well as the expertly-arranged cuisine that is the hallmark of a superior restaurant.You will certainly not go away hungry at Maggiano's; you're more likely to take another delicious serving home to enjoy! Hats off to this lovely facility for their personal attention to making their guests walk away with a taste for more, the next time around!
2. La Grotta Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 330 reviews
Take one step inside the door of La Grotta Ristorante and you will be transported to Northern Italy. The smell of roasted garlic and rich flavors of Italian cuisine is irresistible. In true tradition of Italian hospitality, La Grotta provides guests with
Reviewed By RSMAURY
It's worth every penny and calorie to dine here. A girlfriend and I decided to treat ourselves and it was a wonderful evening. The ambiance is very nice and our waiter was friendly, knowledgeable, patient with us while we asked questions and decided. The courses came out at the perfect pace. We both chose the 4-course dinner. It's a great way to enjoy many different dishes. The mozzarella salad with peppers and eggplant (Torretta) was the best I've ever had. The linguine with clams, shrimp, and scallops was delicious (Linguine alla Scogliera); it was a little spicy and I loved that. I ordered the ribeye with the gorgonzola and pistachio sauce (Bistecca di Bufalo) and my friend ordered the filet with that same sauce substituted on hers. Wonderful! We both ordered rose wine and it was priced reasonably, like you'd expect. We took our dessert to go after all of that food but it was great this morning (Tiramasu). It's a pricey dinner but worth the treat and the course dinners really make it special.Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review and rating about your dining experience. We are so happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your evening from start to finish. (We agree with you about taking home one of our homemade desserts for breakfast the next day. What a perfect accompaniment with a cup of coffee in the morning!) We sincerely hope you will treat yourself again and return to dine with us very soon.
1. The Grapevine Greek & Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 245 reviews
Indulge yourself with our authentic Greek entrees, homemade Italian dishes, and Mary's incredible desserts. We know you will absolutely love our homemade moussaka, gyro platter, spanakopita, and fresh hummus. Or try our tasty eggplant parmigiana, stuffed
Reviewed By Richard C
There are a number of Greek establishments in Richmond (including one authentic one), and Grapevine seems a reliable choice in the western suburbs. The people are all friendly and attentive, and the food is good. The atmosphere is "upscale" enough to make one feel one has gone out for a meal. Add plenty of parking, and Grapevine merits a return visit. I do wish it fully embraced a full Greek menu rather than caving to Italian fare, but, hey, the owners know how to run a business and meet the public half way. Worth checking out if, like me, you like to eat Greek as regularly as possible.
