Mama J's Kitchen
- ★ 4.6
- Soul Food
- $$
- Jackson Ward
Velma Johnson's soul food kitchen on 1st Street in Jackson Ward, opened 2009. Sunday-dinner Southern cooking in central Richmond's Harlem of the South.
Bistros, trattorias, taverns and neighbourhood rooms: the mid-tier places where Richmond actually eats.
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19 places
Perly's Restaurant and Delicatessen
- ★ 4.5
- Jewish Deli
- $$
- Downtown
Perly's on Grace Street is Richmond's Jewish deli, with house-cured pastrami and matzo ball soup. Breakfast and lunch only, daily until 3 pm.
Stella's
- ★ 4.5
- Greek
- $$$
- Museum District
Stella's on Lafayette in the Museum District has cooked Stella Dikos's family Greek menu since 2011. Meze nights, lamb shank and house wine.
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3 of the casual dining on this list are known for pizza.
Tarrant's Downtown Cafe
- ★ 4.2
- American
- $$
- Downtown
Tarrant's at 1 West Broad has run all-day food in a former pharmacy since 1996. The pizza-and-pasta menu is the Richmond downtown standard, open late.
Joe's Inn
Joe's Inn on Shields has been a Fan standard since 1952. Italian-Greek-American plates, oversized spaghetti and a regulars-heavy bar, daily until midnight.
Sticky Rice
- ★ 4.2
- Asian Fusion
- $$
- The Fan
Sticky Rice on West Main runs Asian-fusion sushi and a bucket-of-tots tradition since 1999. Open until 2 am daily, the late-night sit-down in the Fan.
ZZQ Texas Craft Barbeque
ZZQ in Scott's Addition runs central Texas brisket and ribs from a counter. Wednesday to Sunday until sold out, with mezcal cocktails on the side.
Croaker's Spot
- ★ 4.3
- Soul food
- $$
- Manchester
Croaker's Spot on Hull Street runs Black-owned soul-food and seafood since the 1990s. Generous Southern plates and fried-fish platters across the river.
Sally Bell's Kitchen
Sally Bell's Kitchen has sold box lunches since 1924, founded by Sarah Cabell Jones and Elizabeth Lee Milton. House-made cupcakes daily on Broad Street.
The Continental Westhampton
- ★ 4.3
- New American
- $$$
- Westhampton
The Continental on Grove Avenue is a long-running Westhampton neighborhood spot for American food re-imagined. Sunday brunch is a fixture; the bar runs late.
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Can Can Brasserie
Can Can in Carytown is the Left-Bank-style brasserie Richmond crosses town for. Mussels, frites, marble bar, with Sunday brunch service deep in the room.
Edo's Squid
Edo's Squid runs Italian-seafood plates above a Fan corner store on Harrison. Ed Vasaio of the long-gone Mamma Zu opened it in 2013; no reservations.
Dinamo
Dinamo on West Cary is Ed Vasaio's casual Italian room near the Altria Theatre. Pasta-driven menu, Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, reservations recommended.
Mary Angela's Pizzeria
- ★ 4.1
- Italian Pizza
- $$
- Carytown
Mary Angela's on West Cary in Carytown has been Richmond's pizza-and-subs counter for decades. Family-owned, takeout-first, dine-in welcome.
Bottoms Up Pizza
- ★ 4.2
- Pizza
- $$
- Shockoe Slip
Bottoms Up Pizza on Dock Street in Shockoe Bottom has been a Richmond delivery and dine-in standard since 1989. Canal-side patio is the draw.
Demi's Mediterranean Kitchen
- ★ 4.3
- Mediterranean
- $$
- Scott's Addition
Demi's on MacArthur Avenue in north Richmond runs Greek and Lebanese plates. Falafel and hummus are the entry points; the lamb gyro is the stay-late order.
Don't Look Back
- ★ 4.2
- Mexican
- $$
- Scott's Addition
Don't Look Back is the Scott's Addition taqueria in the former Triple billiards hall on West Broad. Made-to-order tacos, frito pie and a large bar program.
Garnett's Cafe
- ★ 4.4
- Sandwich Shop
- $
- The Fan
Garnett's Cafe on Park Avenue is the Fan neighborhood sandwich shop. Long-running daytime counter, made-to-order sandwiches and a strong salad menu.
Galaxy Diner
- ★ 4.0
- American Diner
- $
- Carytown
Galaxy Diner on West Cary in Carytown is the late-night diner with a chrome-and-vinyl room. Breakfast all day, burgers and milkshakes through midnight.
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