20+ Spots To Get Your Pizza Fix In Richmond
Whether you’re team deep dish or New York-style, team fold or team knife-and-fork, team hot or cold, we can all agree that nothing hits quite like a good slice of pizza. Luckily, Richmond has its fair share of varieties, so every pizza lover can find exactly what they’re looking for. Here’s the official roundup of the best spots in Richmond to get your fix.
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Zorch Pizza
New York pizza meets Richmond vibes at Zorch. You can never go wrong with a classic cheese or pepperoni, but if you’re in the mood to branch out, try The Upside Down, made with mozzarella and topped with vodka sauce, or their Almost Like A Pizza Pie, which has a delicious, flaky pastry crust. Zorch also has pretty solid vegan options, so you can bring your dairy-free friends along.
Locations: 2923 W Cary St (Carytown) and 7524 Forest Hill Ave (Forest Hill)
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Belmont Pizzeria
Big pizzas, bigger flavor. Belmont’s menu includes unexpected options like their Potato Pizza with garlic-herb butter and sliced potatoes, their Shrimp Pizza, and their Eggplant Siciliano with eggplant, garlic, Romano cheese, and prosciutto. If you can’t choose just one (because how could you possibly?), most of their specialty pizzas are available by the slice so you can grab a few to try.
Location: 602 N Belmont Ave (Museum District)
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Pizza Delores
Newly opened in Scott’s Addition, Pizza Delores is serving Sicilian-inspired square pizzas in a retro, nostalgia-filled space – counter-service style. The restaurant’s owners are longtime friends who spent nearly a decade dreaming up the concept and eventually honed their thick, crisp-edged crust through pop-ups and pizza road trips. It was worth the wait.
Location: 3001 W Clay St (Scott’s Addition)
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Benny Ventano’s
Looking for the biggest slice in town? Look no further. Benny’s serves up their massive 28-inch pies by the slice starting at just $5. They’re also open till 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, so they’ve got you covered for late night eats.
Location: 2501 W Main St (The Fan)
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Bottoms Up Pizza
No Richmond pizza list is complete without mentioning Bottoms Up. They’ve been serving up their signature thick and doughy pies since 1990. Try their popular Chesapeake with fresh crabmeat, sweet onions, and Old Bay seasoning. They also have an entire vegan and gluten-free menu, so there’s something for everyone.
Location: 1700 Dock St (Shockoe Bottom)
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8 ½ Pizza
Part market, part Italian takeout restaurant, 8 ½ is the place to go when you want to quickly grab dinner to go. In addition to pizza, they also serve Italian classics like pasta, sandwiches, and salads. Make sure to call ahead or order online before you go to make pick up a breeze.
Location: 401 Strawberry St (The Fan)
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Pizzeria Mungo
Pizzeria Mungo is a new-ish addition to Richmond’s pizza scene with their signature 18-inch New York-style pies. They’re known for their signature recipes like Calabrese Sausage & Honey, Banana Pepper-Roni, and Double Pepperoni & Mushroom. Best of all, you can mix and match two halves of any of their signature pizzas.
Location: 1017 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Scott’s Addition)
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Fire & Hops Pizza Co
Come for the pizza, stay for the craft beer and patio vibes. Fire & Hops also pairs its pies with a long list of apps that go way beyond the standard Italian restaurant garlic knots. We recommend the carne asada fries, Thai chili calamari, or their gigantic mozzarella sticks.
Location: 1 N Belmont Ave (Museum District)
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Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Yes, you can and should get more than just beer at Hardywood. Their Richmond taproom has a full pizza kitchen serving up fresh pies to pair with your Falcon Smash, Singel, or whatever else you’re sipping on that day. Keep an eye out for rotating specials too, because the kitchen likes to get creative with their toppings.
Location: 2410 Ownby Ln (Scott’s Addition)
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Pupatella
Pupatella does Neopolitan pizza the old-school way with blistered crust, simple ingredients, and their signature wood-fired oven. The result is a soft, chewy pie with a delicious, fresh taste. Pro tip: Pupatella’s pizzas are 11 inches, so you’ll want to order one per person.
Location: 1 N Morris St (The Fan)
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Hot For Pizza
This Carver spot brings rock ‘n’ roll energy to pizza night with DJs, beer, and specialty cocktails. They also offer vegan and gluten-free options and are open until 2 a.m. every night. Be sure to bookmark this one for the next time you need a late-night snack.
Location: 1301 W Leigh St (Carver)
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Secret Squares Pizza
Despite its name, it’s no secret how much people love this Church Hill pizza spot. Secret Squares specializes in Detroit-style pizza with thick, crispy edges. They offer dine in and take out and take walk-ins daily, so you can grab your ‘za however and whenever you want.
Location: 306 N 29th St (Church Hill)
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Mary Angela’s Pizzeria
Nothing pairs better with a long day of shopping in Carytown than lunch or dinner at Mary Angela’s. Grab a pizza and an order of their homemade garlic knots for the table to share or go all in with pasta, calzones, stromboli, and wings.
Location: 3345 W Cary St (Carytown)
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Arianna’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Arianna’s is a neighborhood staple for pizza night. They have your standard cheese pies along with specials like their Roasted Vegetable, Kitchen Sink, or deep-dish Sicilian. They also have classic Italian dishes if you’re somehow not in the mood for pizza
Location: 700 N Sheppard St (Museum District)
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Pizza & Beer of Richmond
PBR knows nothing goes together better than pizza and beer. Their menu features creative brick-oven recipes like The Jam with prosciutto, fig jam, and arugula or the Great White with crispy Brussels sprouts, caramelized onion, and jalapeño. And of course, plenty of craft beer to wash it down.
Locations: 2553 W Cary St (The Fan) and 9325 Chamberlayne Rd (Mechanicsville)
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Chanello’s Pizza
Long-time Richmonders know Chanello’s has been the spot to go for pizza for decades. It’s perfect for late nights in college and for when you just don’t have the energy to make dinner. Plus, they offer delivery, so you don’t even have to leave home for hot, fresh pizza.
Locations: 10166 W Broad St (Short Pump), 2803 W Broad St (Scott’s Addition), 11525 Midlothian Tnpk (Midlothian), and 5239 S Laburnum Ave (Sandston)
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Superstars Pizza
Superstars offers the best of both worlds: hot, ready-to-order pizzas or take and bake options. Whether you’re enjoying pizza in the restaurant or in the comfort of your own home, you can’t go wrong with any of their red, white, or pesto sauce pizzas.
Location: 5700 Patterson Ave (Westhampton)
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Pizza Bones
Pizza Bones is known for their creative rotating red and white specials, which change every week or two. They also offer customizable options so you can get creative too, and they make a pretty mean cheesy bread with a side of house-made ranch “bone-dipping sauce.”
Location: 2314 Jefferson Ave (Church Hill)
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Ukrop’s Market Hall
You may know Ukrop’s for their famous White House rolls or rainbow cookies, but if you don’t know them for their pizza, you’re seriously missing out. They offer all the classics, but the real star of the show is their original breakfast pizza with egg, cheese, sausage, bacon, and a slightly sweet, doughy crust.
Location: 7250 Patterson Ave (Tuckahoe)
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Triple Crossing Beer
Triple Crossing’s Fulton location has a dedicated pizza kitchen serving Neapolitan-style pies from a seriously hot Marra Forni oven, including a Hot Honey Pepperoni, Quattro Formaggi, and Spinach & Artichoke. Grab a Falcon Smash, snag a spot on the dog-friendly patio, and you’ve got yourself a pretty solid afternoon.
Locations: 5203 Hatcher St (Fulton), 113 S Foushee St (Downtown), and 1101 Winterfield Crossing (Midlothian)
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Jo-Jo’s Pizza
Walk in, point to the slice you want, and enjoy lunch in your hands a few minutes later. That’s the beauty of Jo-Jo’s, a no-frills spot known for big New York-style slices and whole pies. It’s quick, casual, and exactly what you want when the pizza cravings hit.
Locations: 1201 W Main St (Downtown) and 133 Browns Way Rd (Midlothian)
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Brambly Park
Is it just us or does pizza taste better when eaten outside with a crisp glass of white? It definitely does, so thank goodness Brambly Park offers yummy wood-fired pies you can enjoy at a picnic table with your friends and pups by your side and a glass of wine in your hand.
Location: 1708 Belleville St (Scott’s Addition)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
A born and bred Richmonder, Christine’s love of RVA runs deep. So does her love of words. She’s wanted to be a writer since she was 8 years old, leading her to earn a degree in Communication Studies from Roanoke College. Since then she’s edited and contributed to a handful of local and national publications. When she’s not working on her next article, you can find her taking walks throughout the city with her fiancé and their adorable rescue pitty Rosie. You can also find her on Instagram @christinewinder where she posts way too many photos of her cats.
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