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Richmond Restaurants

For more than 400 years, the Historic Richmond Region has mirrored America's culinary trends and tastes. Savor the flavors of more than 900 area restaurants ... from down-home southern barbecue and uptown haute cuisine to award-winning wineries and mom-and-pop eateries cherished by locals.

For an authentic neighborhood spot, you won't have to search far. Nearly every corner of the Fan, Shockoe Slip and Cary Street has a locally-owned, charming dining establishment. If you prefer a familiar chain restaurant, you'll find prominent names such as Morton's, Ruth's Chris, Fleming's, and PF Chang's. Browse our restaurant guide and let your taste buds decide.

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Visit the Region's newest dining options, serving everything from classic Southern cuisine to international and pub-style fare.

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Discover some of Virginia's best wineries, pick up your favorite local vintage at one of the area's fine stores, or indulge in the fine art of wine tasting and pairing.

Chef Bios

Learn about the Region's premier chefs, who have made the area truly world-class as a culinary destination. We regularly spotlight a different gourmet artist and innovator.

 

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La Grotta

  • 1218 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Phone: (804) 644-2466
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Fine Italian dining. Homemade pastas and other specialties. Well-known for wild game. Lunch served on weekdays. Closed Sunday. more »

2M Mediterranean Market & Deli

  • 7103 Staples Mill Road, Henrico, VA 23228
  • Phone: (804) 262-9950

The owners emigrated from Bosnia and serve authentic Mediterranean and European specialties made from fresh ingredients only. more »

3rd Street Diner

  • 218 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Phone: (804) 788-4750

Classic American food including breakfast, burgers and milkshakes 24 hours a day, seven days a week. more »

8 1/2

  • 401 Strawberry Street, Richmond, VA 23220
  • Phone: (804) 358-8505

Part of the feisty Mamma ’Zu brood, this Italian takeout joint offers up sandwiches, pizza and spaghetti aplenty. And don’t forget about the mean house salad and soup specials. more »

821 Café

  • 821 W. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23220
  • Phone: (804) 649-1042
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A VCU mainstay, this tiny eatery packs the house with art students and professionals alike. Specials and vegetarian dishes are stellar, and breakfast is all the rage. Closed Mondays. more »

A Moveable Feast

  • 1318 E. Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Phone: (804) 644-3663
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Best known for their healthy sandwiches, homemade soups, salads and desserts. Small dine-in area; takeout, catering and delivery available. Closed weekends. more »

A Taste of Italy

  • 13609 Genito Road, Midlothian, VA 23112
  • Phone: (804) 763-1600
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Pasta, sandwiches and pizza. Stop in on Tuesday nights when any nonseafood pasta dinner is only $6.75. more »

Africanne on Main

  • 200 E. Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
  • Phone: (804) 343-1233
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A hearty lunch buffet with favorites such as spicy collards, cornbread and ginger tea. Closed weekends. more »

Akida

  • 814 N. Robinson Street, Richmond, VA 23220
  • Phone: (804) 359-8036

Small Japanese restaurant with a loyal fan base that swears by the sushi rolls, tempura and teriyaki. Check the dry-erase boards for daily specials. more »

Akida

  • 9039-3 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23294
  • Phone: (804) 762-8878

This local chain is renowned for its fresh, reasonably priced sushi. Other Japanese favorites enhance the menu. more »