The development of Italian cuisine mirrors the country's rich . Mediterranean influences bring fish and olives into culinary creations, carefully handcrafted ziti, cavatelli, and other types of pasta hail from southern Italy, and exquisite desserts such as tiramisu find origins in the north鈥攃ombining for a tasty eating experience renowned for its ability to bring people together.
With offering Italian-style dishes here in America, there are endless options to consider when craving the flavorful, savory tastes of "The Boot." compiled a list of the highest rated Italian restaurants in Richmond on . Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Click through these slides to see if your favorite trattoria made the list.
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#29. Tony's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (34 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3409 Cox Rd, Richmond, VA 23233-2001
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#28. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5 / 5 (120 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (3.5/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9750 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235
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#27. Olive Garden
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (133 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 7113 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294-3703
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#26. Les Crepes Carytown
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (24 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (3.0/5), Value (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Dessert, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3325 W Cary St Suite R, Richmond, VA 23221-3437
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#25. Vinny's Italian Grill and Pizza
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#24. Gersi Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (19 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 805 N Davis Ave, Richmond, VA 23220-1907
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#23. Pupatella Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (32 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1 N Morris St, Richmond, VA 23220-4816
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#22. Angela's Ristorante & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (85 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 425 N Ridge Rd, Richmond, VA 23229-7403
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#21. Nick's Roman Terrace
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (85 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Greek
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8051 W Broad St Apt A, Richmond, VA 23294-4219
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#20. Joe's Inn Bon Air
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (119 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (3.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2616 Buford Rd, Richmond, VA 23235-3422
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#19. Capriccios Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9127 W Broad St Suite A, Richmond, VA 23294-5829
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#18. Enoteca Sogno
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (84 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1223 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227-4001
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#17. Chianti
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (77 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1304 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23238-4919
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#16. Bacchus
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (100 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2 N Meadow St, Richmond, VA 23220-4524
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#15. Secco Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (83 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Wine Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 325 N Robinson St, Richmond, VA 23220-4020
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#14. Dinamo
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (61 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 821 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220-5403
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#13. Mary Angela's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (115 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3345 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23221-3403
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#12. Zorba's Greek Italian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (140 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 9068 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23294-5804
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#11. Carrabba's Italian Grill
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (191 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11450 Midlothian Tpke Chesterfield Towne Center, Richmond, VA 23235-4718
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#10. Casa Italiana Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (62 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 8801 Three Chopt Rd Suite B, Richmond, VA 23229-4755
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#9. Ciao Capri
- Rating: 5.0 / 5 (43 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 10478 Ridgefield Pkwy, Richmond, VA 23233-3548
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#8. Portico Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (229 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 12506 River Rd, Richmond, VA 23238-6135
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#7. Edo's Squid
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (366 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (3.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Seafood
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 411 N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220-3614
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#6. Carini's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (168 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3718 Williamsburg Rd, Richmond, VA 23231
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#5. Joe's Inn
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (296 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 205 N Shields Ave, Richmond, VA 23220-3433
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#4. Bottoms Up
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (541 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1700 Dock St, Richmond, VA 23223-6942
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#3. La Grotta Ristorante
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (360 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 529 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219-1809
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#2. Maggiano's - Richmond
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (507 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11800 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233-1064
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#1. The Grapevine Greek & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (303 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 11055 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23233-2023
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