Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Richmond area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Richmond area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region鈥攍ike a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago鈥攎any can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than , up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to , it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the Richmond area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Richmond were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#30. Bernie's Sub & Pizza Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 415 North Ridge Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
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#29. Chianti Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1304 Gaskins Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#28. Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders

- Rating: 4.1/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8026 West Broad St. Ste D Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#27. Giuseppe's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10009 Hull St. Road North Chesterfield, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#26. Rapid Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1592 Mountain Road Glen Allen, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Burgers
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#25. 8 1/2

- Rating: 4.1/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 401 Strawberry St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Vegetarian
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#24. Giovanni's Pizza Pasta & Subs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9502 Chamberlayne Road Mechanicsville, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
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#23. Joe's Pizza & Subs

- Rating: 4.1/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9550 Midlothian Tpke Ste 101 Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
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#22. Tazza Kitchen Scott's Addition

- Rating: 4.2/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Roseneath Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: New American, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
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#21. La Cucina Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11400 West Huguenot Road Midlothian, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#20. The Greek Taverna

- Rating: 4.2/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1903 Staples Mill Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#19. Tazza Kitchen Short Pump

- Rating: 4.2/5 (496 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3332 Pump Road Henrico, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, New American, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Cousin Vinny's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11800 Hull St. Road Midlothian, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings
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#17. pizza bones

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2314 Jefferson Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Coffee & Tea
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#16. Cabrera's Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 10020 Robious Road North Chesterfield, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
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#15. Tazza Kitchen Alverser Plaza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (367 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1244 Alverser Plaza Midlothian, Virginia
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American, Pizza
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#14. 101 Crafthouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 12646 Stone Village Way Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Chicken Wings, Beer Bar
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#13. Casa Italiana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (345 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8801 Three Chopt Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Seafood
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#12. Bartizan Events

- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4035 Whittall Way Henrico, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Wine Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
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#11. Brooklyn Pizza Authority

- Rating: 4.3/5 (167 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10613 Hull St. Road Midlothian, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. Fire & Hops Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 North Belmont Ave. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#9. Sparrow's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6313 Rigsby Road Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Salad
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#8. Zorch Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (136 reviews)
- Address: 2923 West Cary St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#7. Jo-Jo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1201 East Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza
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#6. Pupatella

- Rating: 4.5/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 North Morris St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#5. Fresca On Addison

- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 South Addison St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Desserts
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#4. La Vita E' Bella

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Address: 11363 Nuckols Road Glen Allen, Virginia
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wraps
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#3. El Pope Latin American Cuisine

- Rating: 4.6/5 (180 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1731 West Main St. Richmond, Virginia
- Categories: Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch, Pizza
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#2. Redemption BBQ and Market

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3420 Lauderdale Drive Henrico, Virginia
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern, Pizza
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#1. River City Wood Fire

- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2300 Genito Road Powhatan, Virginia
- Categories: Food Trucks, Pizza
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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