20+ of the best local spots for pizza in Richmond
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Pizza is a love language.
Well, our love language at least. There’s just something about that dough, sauce, and cheese combination — paired with precisely the right toppings — that gets to us! So, let's dive into some of the best pizza spots in Richmond, from thin crust favorites to Detroit-style classics.
— by the RVAx team
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The secret here is in the red sauce. This Italian takeout restaurant has two locations serving up everything from breakfast pizza to vegan thin-crust pizza.
Location: 401 Strawberry St (The Fan) and 2709 E Marshall St (Church Hill)
Hours: Found here
Belmont Pizzeria
It’s all about the crust at Belmont — and quality toppings. With 17 pizzas to choose from and dozens of other combinations available, this spot is a fan favorite.
Location: 602 N Belmont Ave (Museum District)
Hours: Found here
Bottoms Up Pizza
One word: Toppings! Bottoms Up is a Richmond favorite and has been voted #1 for best local pizza in the Style Weekly “Best Of” issue. No one quite does pizza like Bottoms Up. It’s very Richmond, to say the least.
Location: 1700 Dock St (Shockoe Bottom)
Hours: Found here
Brambly Park
The magic at this two-acre urban winery translates to the full-service kitchen, too. Order one (or more) of the ten pizza options — five white/EVOO and garlic and five red/tomato sauce pies — and snack on a serving of the Parmesan Truffle Fries while you wait.
Location: 1708 Belleville St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Capriccios
West End pizza done right! Capriccios brings authentic Italian cooking and New York-style pizza to the area with homemade sauce and dough. Choose between oven-baked or Sicilian square pies.
Location: 9127 W Broad St (West End)
Hours: Found here
Christian’s Pizza
Head down to the heart of VCU’s campus for a unique twist on the NY slice. On any given day, you can find a wide range of unique combinations in the window to choose from. Just imagine a slice of pizza with ravioli on top or a chicken parmesan pizza, for example!
Location: 404 N Harrison St (VCU)
Hours: Found here
Fire & Hops Pizza Co.
Fire & Hops has a great outdoor patio for enjoying your pizza and ice-cold craft beer. Choose from 13 different pizza creations and pair with a beer from their extensive draft list!
Location: 1 N Belmont Ave (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
Hardywood Pizza Kitchen + Taproom
As with everything, Hardywood sources many of its ingredients from local providers, including Old Tavern Farm, Rudy’s Mushrooms, and more. The menu rotates, but all of the brewery’s pizzas can be made with gluten-free crusts, and many options use vegan cheese. Say less.
Location: 2410 Ownby Ln (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Hot For Pizza
Run by the same folks who own Cobra Cabana, the folks at Hot For Pizza are serving up top-notch craft pizza with some pretty unique topping combos and even more unique names.
Location: 1301 W Leigh St (Carver)
Hours: Found here
Ironclad Sports Bar & Grill
Dive bar meets great pizza! This neighborhood sports bar is located in Manchester and serves up some great hand tossed ‘za. Build your own personal pizza or choose some signature pies to share.
Location: 924 McDonough St (Manchester)
Hours: Found here
Jo-Jo’s Pizza
This downtown Richmond lunch spot staple serves up authentic NY-style pizza by the slice or pie. Expect a line during the lunch rush for one of their signature slices.
Location: 1201 E Main St (Downtown)
Hours: Found here
Mary Angela’s Pizzeria
Are you even from Richmond if you haven’t had pizza from Mary Angela’s? Located in the heart of Carytown, this Richmond staple serves NY-style and Sicilian pizzas and has ranked on Style Weekly’s list for best local pizza.
Location: 3345 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
Picciotti’s Pizza
Fresh dough paired with the right amount of sauce and toppings! Picciotti’s offers hand-stretched, NY-style and deep dish pizzas with options ranging from classic cheese to a lasagna pizza.
Location: 9039 W Broad St #3 (Henrico)
Hours: Found here
Piccola Italy Pizza & Subs
Affordable and delicious! And to think, once upon a time this was one of the only places for a slice on VCU’s campus. Many have come and gone, but Piccola’s remains.
Location: 1100 W Main St (VCU)
Hours: Found here
Pizza & Beer of Richmond
We love the Farmer’s Market pie (artichoke heart, brick oven mushroom, cherry tomato, fresh arugula, mozzarella, pomodoro), but you’ve got eight other specialty options where that came from, plus build-your-own choices. Whatever you go with, wash it down with a cold one. It’s pizza *and* beer of Richmond, after all.
Location: 2553 W Cary St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Pizza Bones
The owner’s dream for this spot in Union Hill was "baked goods in the morning, pizza party at night," and if that doesn’t sum up the perfection of it all, the picnic-table patio seating; part dining room, part wine shop (Friend Bar); and shimmering disco ball ought to do the trick.
But then, of course, there is the pizza: The crust is crispy, yet doughy. There’s juiciness involved when it comes to the sauce and melted cheese. And the topping options are simple in a way that is exactly right, not skimpy. (We recommend ordering your pie with onion and pepperoni, by the way.) And if you go on Industry Night (see: Monday night, currently) and you work in education, health, or food and beverage, let them know when you order in person and you'll score 15% off your tab.
Location: 2314 Jefferson Ave (Union Hill)
Hours: Found here
Pupatella
Neapolitan pizza at its finest! Choose between a wide range of red or white pizzas that are wood-fired to perfection.
Location: 1 N Morris St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
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Tarrant’s Cafe
Upscale meets affordable! Tarrant’s offers a beautiful backdrop in the heart of the Arts District and serves up some pretty great pizza. Choose between specialty and build-your-own options for pies that won’t disappoint.
Location: 1 W Broad St (Monroe Ward)
Hours: Found here
The Hop Craft Pizza & Beer
Craft pizza at its finest! With 14 unique specialty combinations, you are sure to find one you love. You can “Choose Your Bake” with any of their pizzas. They offer hand-tossed, thin crust, “grandma,” and Sicilian options.
Location: 1600 W Cary St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Triple Crossing
When it comes to pizza, the Hot Honey Pepperoni from Triple Crossing is THE Richmonder to Know. Pamper your tastebuds with house red sauce, cup and char pepperoni, mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano, pecorino romano, and house-made calabrian chili-infused hot honey. OR, if that’s not your style, go for one of the brewery’s seven other delish choices.
Location: 5203 Hatcher St (Fulton)
Hours: Found here
Two Guys Pizza
Some great NY style pizza located right in Short Pump! These “Two Guys,” born in NYC and raised around pizza, bring some great authentic recipes and pies to the area offering over 15 different pie choices.
Location: 11636 W Broad St (Short Pump)
Hours: Found here
Zorch Pizza
Once a very popular food truck, Zorch now has its very own sit-down shop in Carytown! Choose from NY-style pizza by the slice or whole pies with both classic and specialty options.
Location: 2923 W Cary St (Carytown)
Hours: Found here
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