Stumbled upon this mom & pop resturant and we were so happy we did! The food was amazing and the staff were very friendly. Highly recommend the Penne with Sundried Tomatoes... so creamy and great mix of flavors! The resturant is small but truly gives off a quaint but elevated feel. Can't wait to return again for another delicious meal! read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - Tortellini w/Alfredo + Chicken Penne with Sundried Tomatoes - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

The waiter made our experience. Handsome, efficient, prompt. We split a salad with rib eye and gorgonzola. Lettuce has a huge margin, washed and torn are not exorbitant prep costs. But the pieces of lettuce on the plate were huge; Ripping leaves the table just doesn't happen. And the dressing served in to-go plastic. The rooms were lively with the carriage trade: "ladies who lunch". I will go back because it's real food and convenient. But it's definitely "for profit" Italian food. read more

The food was delicious! I had crab ravioli and it was fantastic. It was super slow in there but we went at a weird time. The service was fantastic and the ambiance was very fancy but homey. I would go back read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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In opposition to my first review, this is a restaurant I have been going to for about 20 years, and it has always a fantastic experience. This evening I ordered the Smoked Salmon Sauce on Rigatoni, my usual. I normally dine here about once a week, and while I'd like to try something different I always go back to the Smoked Salmon! My favorite, and probably, the best item on the menu. Though, all their food is very fairly priced and is delicious - definitely try the marinara sauce! As a regular I can confirm that the staff are fantastic, and always are working their hardest. I will say if you come here on a Friday or Saturday at peak dinner hours (5:30-6:30PM) it might take a little extra time to get your food, but that gives you a more time to enjoy your wine and conversation. To close, Chianti is a staple of western Henrico dining, serving the area for 25 years, and has maintained consistent dining experience for all those years. It is a must try if you're either new to the area or have lived here and haven't gone yet. read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - Rigatoni with Smoked Salmon Sauce - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Authentic Italian and the cook is from Sicily who came over to NY before coming down to us in Richmond. I was killing time with my dogs getting groomed in the center at DogKrazy and well...my wife works in the wine biz so w a name like Chianti I had to check things out. I was set on pizza--I mean come on, Sicily and New York?!! But when a saw the Veal Parmigiana as a lunch special, I shifted gears. The service here is top-notch--very kind and genuine people. OMG--the focaccia bread that came out 1st was decadent...topped w butter and Italian live spices melting together...hot out of the oven...just on the dense side of a fluffy experience that made me really aporeciate this bread--good chew and a flavor bomb in every bite. The spaghetti I had as a side...bits of garlic clove and onion in the dish w Marinara...great! I hadn't had veal in forever since my wife and I share dishes and she's allergic to beef and pork...but I'm on my own and this was great! They have salmon, chicken, and other things, and I'm dying to try the zucchini and broccoli. There are a lot of subs and sandwhiches on the menu, and pizza, stromboli, calzones...I need to bring my wife here. The lunch portions are huge, so I can't imagine dinner. Peroni is on tap too! 5 stars! read more

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Tonight I ordered a large pizza - half sausage and half peppers and onions. I was told it would be ready in 20 minutes. I live 5 minutes from the restaurant, and was there within the specified time. When I got the pizza home, it was luke-warm. The peppers had been pre-cooked and were sliced in large chunks, so they were slimy on the pizza. The onions were cut so thin that it was impossible to break apart with your teeth - long thin threads of onion. The sausage, according to my husband, was ok but not great. It wasn't chinks of sausage meat, but rather long slices cut off a sausage. Weird. There wasn't much cheese on the pizza. The crust was barely done on the bottom, but the top of it was just raw dough. This pizza was so bad that neither of us finished our first slice, and we threw the rest away. We would have been better off going to Dominos! read more

Its ok. The food is hit or miss at times. I noticed the take out orders are always smaller than the in restaurant sizes.

I've been lucky enough to dine at Chianti Italian restaurant and pizzeria almost a half dozen times. Their food is amazing. The pasta dishes are hearty, but not heavy. Pasta is always cooked to perfection. Their seafood is outstanding! The swordfish steak I had there last fall is probably the best swordfish I've had at any restaurant in Virginia. The servers are friendly, experienced, and knowledgeable. And service is top notch. I highly recommend that you give Chianti!! read more

We decided to come here for a nice dinner on a Friday night. We expected that it would likely be busy; it was. Fortunately, we were greeted quickly and told that a table would be available soon. After about 15 minutes of standing/waiting, we were seated at a table in the middle of the restaurant, surrounded by a few larger groups of people. The wait staff were definitely in high-gear for the evening. We were greeted and ordered some drinks. She had a glass of wine, and I had water. We decided to forgo any appetizers and went straight to the meals. I ordered the Chicken Francese, and for her, the Tortellini with Alfredo sauce. Mine came with a salad. We sat and chatted while we waited. We were served a basket of bread after a while...but no plates. Several minutes later, my salad arrived, but with the wrong dressing. By the time I had noticed it, the waiter was long gone. So...we sat. Finally I was able to waive-down someone who promptly returned for the correct salad dressing. Around us, the larger parties were being served. People who came in after us were being served. My salad was long since finished, and it seemed like our order was taking quite a bit of time. We watched and waited. After a while we were informed the "food will be out soon." The meals being served around us looked quite good and appetizing. Our hunger was definitely growing. The waiter continued to eye us every so often as we continued to wait for our meals. The bread was cold. The salad plate was still sitting on the table, and seemed like an eternity had gone by when the waiter once again stated that our food would be out soon. Several more minutes passed. Larger tables had nearly finished their meals, and some of the people who came after us had paid their checks and left. I finally decided that if the food didn't arrive in the next 5 minutes, we would leave. About 2 minutes later our food FINALLY showed up. Everything looked and smelled good. I requested some fresh bread and side plates. We were informed they were out of the regular bread, but would bring a buttered small loaf instead. Fine by me. I cut into the first bite of my Chicken Francese which was tender and easy to cut with a fork. Unfortunately, the flavor did not hold up to its visual appeal. The chicken was absolutely bland and tasteless, and the sauce was over-burdened with the flavor of lemon. No hints of butter or wine could be discerned. This was certainly not of the caliber of Chicken Francese I've had in the past. Even a bit of salt would have made this more appealing. After the first piece of chicken, I knew I would be unable to tolerate any more. Likewise, her Tortellini Alfredo was completely devoid of any flavor. Even the taste of parmesan (which should be prevalent), was absent almost entirely. Although the pasta was cooked nicely, the sauce did it no service. We looked at each other and decided not to go any further. The bread was equally tasteless and bland. Our waiter eventually rounded by our table once again. He noticed we had stopped eating and offered to-go boxes. I had to explain that I wasn't interested in taking the food home, and that it was not very good (I really hate doing that). He was visibly concerned. I explained the lack of flavor, over-abundance of lemon, and general poor taste. He apologized and quickly went to the back where he appeared to discuss with the manager. Soon thereafter he returned and stated that they would "comp the meal," and there would be no bill. We left. I have no doubt that Chianti has the capacity to serve meals that far exceed this experience, or at least I hope they do. They definitely have a good crowd of people, and seemed to have some "regulars" that sit at the bar. We will likely try them again in the future. Hopefully our experience will be much better. read more

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The linguine alfredo lacked any remote flavor, including both the actual linguine and the sauce atop of it. Although, the complimentary bread was quite tasty. The service could've been better, the waiter was very deadpan and bordering on rude. But, it was also busy so it could've been the rush. Overall, as average as an Italian restaurant can be - this was on the lower end of that scale. read more

Chianti's vibe is old-school, classic Italian. They seem to have a thriving takeout business in addition to the pretty full house of diners they had on a Monday night. The attitude reminded me of Italian restaurants from my hometown in South Jersey. Pretty blunt service, no frills, with a focus on the food. Among us, we ordered a cup of beef vegetable soup, a caesar salad, gnocchi with vodka sauce, an Italian hoagie, and a large cheese pizza. I was surprised the salad came out before the soup, but maybe they were cooking up a new batch of soup. The salad dressing was delightful, and they used all fresh hearts of romaine, which was great to see. The soup was tasty too. I added some of the parmesan cheese that was on the table to it, which elevated it even more. I ordered my Italian hoagie cold/not toasted and without the tomato, which I reiterated a few times and seemed to annoy the server ("I got that") but it's a real issue I encounter basically everywhere in Richmond, so I'd rather be semi-annoying than get a steaming hot pile of deli meat (ew). My hoagie was quite tasty and I ate the whole thing. It came with a side of pasta salad, which was just okay. I heard that the gnocchi was great, too. I didn't try the pizza fresh from the oven, so maybe that's an issue, but I didn't love it. My Sicilian grandmother tried a piece and was not thrilled. She said it tasted burnt. It definitely has a bit of a surprising char on the bottom, especially since it wouldn't look like that'd be the case just looking at it. I'd probably stick to sandwiches or pasta moving forward, as they seem to do both well. read more

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Service: super nice and helpful on the phone when ordering and at pick up. Food: Lunch special good price for 8 in sub, fries and drink. Overall 3/5 I think it may have been better if we sat in and dined. I got there 5mins after the quoted time for pick up and the roll and fries were really soggy. My supreme steak and cheese (no pepperoni but all the other add ins which had a lot of veggies) but I transferred the meat/veggies and toppings to another roll I had at home, dropped the fries in the airfyer and made it work. My daughter ordered Chianti Chicken Sub which we both enjoyed more as it was tasty and roll wasn't soggy). I would like to go back and dine in. Ambiance: cute little restaurant in the Gayton Crossing shopping center, neighborhood/work day crowd and steady to go pick ups. read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - Lunch specials come with fries and a drink! - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We have been to Chianti twice in the last few months with the same friends and everything was delicious...and that is coming from a full blooded Italian who cooks and makes my own pasta, ravioli, lasagna, etc. Going back again tonight. It's not a fancy place if you are looking to impress on a date but it's open and nice and clean. The food and service are very good. Sometimes they are very busy and the servers are really running around. Both times we had the same server and complimented him because he was great. I could not believe we could get a nice entree which came with a very fresh salad (get the house Italian dressing! Yum!) plus a side and complimentary fresh bread for $29!! Both times I had to bring part of my meal home as I could not finish it and would never waste such good food. Both times I ordered Veal Principessa and it was delicious. Cook properly without overcooking the thinly pounded veal and the large side of fried zucchini was hot crispy and superb- which is partly why I couldn't finish my veal. My husband had the tuna steak puttanesca both times (also superb) with a side of pasta which was plentiful and we just added a little grated cheese to it. Both the chicken parmesan and another chicken dish our friends ordered were large portions and they both really enjoyed them. The restaurant has pizza, calzones, subs and lots on the menu which we will have to try at some point, but tonight I'm going to try another entree which I know will be great and once again, I'll get some fried zucchini as my side. Looking forward to it! If you've never been, you really should go. As others mentioned, the owners are true Italians and so many of the customers are regulars. You don't keep going back if you aren't satisfied!! read more

First off, I'd like to say I'm disappointed to be writing a not so great review. This is a local spot near my family's home that we have enjoyed since moving to the area. When friends and family come from out of town, we always want to take them there. However this past Saturday the service was not great, and we aren't sure if we will be back. Upon arriving around 6pm, the restaurant was busy but we were seated quickly. It took a while for the server to even acknowledge us and bring us waters. I ordered a coke which did not taste right for some odd reason. When we asked for bread we were told we had to place an order for our main course before being served bread. I've never been to a restaurant that has said this... we also asked for the bread multiple times, and they kept saying it would be right out however it never came. At one point our waiter even said he needed to confirm our main order with the chef before he could put the order in for the bread. We decided to order a Salad, Pizza and Pasta. Everything came out at the same time including the bread. When we told the waiter we would have liked the salad and bread before the main course- his response was, "sorry I'm short a bartender." After we were upset about the timing of our food, our original waiter refused to come back to the table. He went out of his way to send another waiter to the table for the rest of the meal. When we finally got to eat, the salad was just ok. The pizza and pasta were good, I thought the pizza was very similar to New York style so I was happy about that. Just not great service. read more

The restaurant was filled with friendly people. We were early and seated at the bar. A fabulous TV was showing the Bills-Broncos game. When we were seated at our table, our waiter served us drinks immediately. The food was totally delicious. The clam dip and bread dippers were amazing! I got soup, salad, and breadsticks, which filled me up quite reasonably. My friend got mussels and clams atop spaghetti and ate it all! What a yummy feast! read more

First time trying Chianti and overall we enjoyed our dinner. Staff was friendly and greated us upon entry. Tables are a nice size and spaced well, so you aren't dinning right next to another table. Our server took our order right away. Salads came pretty quickly though it seemed to take a long time for our main entree to come out. They got busier as we were eating and therefore our waiter didn't check back in until we were done eating. Fortunately we didn't need anything so it wasn't really a problem. I ordered zucchini as my side and was surprised when it came out breaded and fried....I assumed it would be steamed or sauted. Entrees are large, we both have leftovers for tomorrow +.5 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value read more

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Wednesday 12/21/22 12:18pm As soon as I walked in I was greeted and told I could sit anywhere. Found my seat and the waiter answered my questions and took my order fairly quick. I ordered a side Greek salad and a meatball sub. The sub came with fries and/or pasta salad but I opted out of either. FYI: The Greek salad is considered a separate order, which is fine. The salad came to the table pretty fast. Ok, let's go!! lol it looks appetizing and fresh. Whoa, the sub came just as fast! I had to remind the waiter for some napkins and my drink. No biggie though, they are pretty busy. Pretty much a full house with only two servers. Good job guys! read more

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Bomb food and wine really good service I really recommend it and it's family owned. The service is excellent and the vibe is super friendly and they treat you really good read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - It was the cake but it was to good - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!! The pizza man in the back, he greets you with a smile. Knows how you likes your pizza and never disappoints. His wife, ( I think that's who she is) is so nice and they have great hospitality. This is MY experience. Even when they're busy. So thank you.... read more

It was really good. I went with friends and the service was prompt for how busy it was but I'd go back. Ambiance was fine, typical Italian style. Pretty cozy. read more

Food, service and quality are paramount. Very friendly atmosphere too! It can be very busy at peak times but they manage the crowd very well. Their takeout business is always great! read more

I'm somewhat ashamed to admit I've only had the pizza. And it's amazing. Fair price, great quality, always ready (& hot) on time. Fast, friendly service. Maybe next time I'll venture beyond pizza. read more

Our dinner group (8 senior couples) were looking for a restaurant where we could (1) have good food; (2) takes reservations and (3) has menu prices that are reasonable as compared to others we frequent on our dinner forays. Chianti met all 3 requirements. We went on a Saturday, definitely a busy night for all good restaurants, and our table was ready upon arrival. Our server was good even though there was a little waiting between courses due to how busy they were. However, once our food began to come out, we were very well satisfied. Every dish we ordered was plentiful, heated to the right temperature and delicious to the taste. As we will sometimes do, my wife and I split the portions we ordered and left some of each of our dishes to take home for another meal. This night was no exception. The restaurant is in a small neighborhood shopping center (strip mall concept), which offered ample parking nearby. Although the noise level was medium to loud at times, we were able to carry on conversations with other members of our group. Overall, a very pleasant evening with good food (sauces were amazing) and good service. We'll come back soon. read more

Food is amazing, in an ambiance always busy and loud. The service could be better, but I understand the business needs to flow.

Went in today for an early dinner. There were only 5 tables in use when I arrived. A few minutes later, a party of 16 (?) was seated. When they were seated, the wait staff migrated to that area and most of their attention was directed in that area while I was there. My meal came with what was supposed to be a side salad. What I was served was a bowl of chopped green, a single tomato about the size of a green pea, a single slice of cucumber and a single black olive. The bread stick was sliced pizza dough with something red smeared on it. I had tap water to drink, which tasted as if it had been on the counter for hours or had been out in the rain, was really hard to tell. Refill did even have ice in it. I thought that I would give the "family run" business a chance. While it may be more convenient and closer to home, next time I am going to head to The Olive Garden, get what I want and not get charged a 3% fee for using my debit card. read more

Went to Chianti for the first time for lunch and loved it. I tried the veal Parmesan and it was awesome. It was not a fatty cutlet like some restaurants have. I chose spaghetti for my side and that was wonderful also. I loved the focaccia bread that came with the meal. My husband loved the meatball sub and enjoyed the fries and iced tea. Plan to go back and order pizza next time. Jose was our server and he had a terrific personality and did a good job. read more

This was authentic Italian food. Started with a house salad and the homemade. Creamy balsamic vinaigrette was the best I've ever had. I wanted to buy a bucket of it to take home!!!! The Penne Gorgonzola with sun dried tomato cream sauce and grilled chicken was superb - creamy, perfect balance of bold flavors while not being too overwhelming. The pasta carbonara came with a generous portion of pancetta and the sauce was smooth, creamy, and perfectly flavored. The portions are just right / generous and the service was wonderful! read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - Penne Gorgonzola with chicken and sun dried-tomato cream sauce - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This is a family owned restaurant with great potential. The food is pretty basic. What o noticed each time I was there was that the ingredients were radiantly fresh. The place loses points for worn upholstery and a serious grime residue. It is off putting. read more

This place has great Italian subs pizza and salmon Caesar salad. I didn't like the pasta as much. read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We stopped in to have dinner. The food order consisted of chicken parmigiana, chicken franchese and fried zucchini. The restaurant dining area was clean and comfortable. They spaced out the customers plus even if it was crowded the tables are a good distance apart. They sat us down right away and took our drink order quickly. The dinners included a side salad which was a generous size and constructed very well. The entrees were very tasty and huge as well. The entrees also came with a choice of spaghetti, broccoli or zucchini. I requested zucchini with my meal thinking it was a healthy choice. So I was surprised that the zucchini was fried. It was very tasty but I would have preferred if I knew ahead of ordering. The menu should state that they are fried or the waiter should have mentioned it. Another negative would be that after the entrees were brought to the table we were not checked on to verify if our order was correct, tasting good or if we needed anything. We would have called the waiter over if we had issues but it would have been nice to be checked on. All in all, the meals were excellent and a very good value as we had to bring some leftovers home. I did notice that they make thin crust NY style pizza which I love so I will be revisiting to try that next. read more

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This was a poor experience at Chianti. Our first time and last. So loud, so incredibly bad. Food not edible. I will give our server a great review, thank goodness for his loud booming voice that could be heard. Our fettuccini Alfredo!! What a mess! read more

Chianti Italian Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Has dinner last night and the place was packed! Loved that they were were able to get us in anyway...they even apologized that we wouldn't have a choice of table. They seemed to be a bit understaffed, but everyone was friendly (albeit rushed), the food came out timely, and our server was back to check on us too. My ONLY complaint is the 'non cash adjustment' fee called out on the bill. They added 3 dollars to my 100 dollar bill when I gave them my card. Just hide the fee in your food, don't call it out. No one has cash any longer..so it's not like you are hitting the minority of diners and providing a speciality service. So: a 20 dollar tip - 3 fee= 17 dollars. "it" always rolls down hill. Sorry, but that is your cost of doing business, not mine. read more

I came in for a late lunch, I had an hour to kill before my next appointment. I walk in about 2:45pm, and it's just me in the whole place. I ordered a salad and a side of cheese fries. The salad was decent, cheese fries are.. well cheese fries. Didn't really eat them Bc you can't eat cheese fries without ranch, and you can't ask for ranch if the server never comes back after dropping off the food. Food- decent Service- lacking read more

Delicious meal, fast courteous service! Tortellini mimosa-YUM! Husband enjoyed his baked ziti just as much.

The last time I reviewed this place was 2013, so an update is probably overdue. DH and I still enjoy this place as our neighborhood Italian place. My favorites tend to be the calamari, antipasto salad and their NY style pizza. They have nice specials and good desserts too. We typically pick up and take home, especially these days. Service has always been good too. So we will happily continue to visit Chianti. read more

Food is good, the price is reasonable, the menu variety is adequate, and the beer/wine list is sufficient. What kills this review is the staff, and that sucks because they are very polite, but 2 servers for about 20-30 tables is just not enough. I understand staffing issues, but it seems more like they take on more than they should vs. not having enough people (I don't know that for fact, just appears that way). If they had a few more people to just keep things running smooth, or even just one person who's entire job is refills and getting checks/boxes, this would be a great place. Basically I would come back but don't bother if you are looking to be in and out in under 2 hours. Overall 3.5 Food 4.0 Price 4.0 Variety 5.0 Staff 2.0 Beer/wine 4.5 read more

We've always done well ordering here, big fan of the pizza and various Italian dishes. The bonus is the fresh baked dessert that I often struggle to pick, but have always enjoyed what I settled in on. read more

Great ravioli and lasagna. Sauces were wonderful! My husband said it was the best lasagna he has ever eaten in his 60 years!

It's honestly ok Like it's just super mediocre very run of the mill type food It's decently priced and it tastes ok read more

Food is as good, if not better, than my Grandmother from Italy used to serve. I order something different every time we go there and cannot yet determine my favorite. Love everything so far! Family owned and definitely operated with family pride! We always take our out-of-town guests there and they rave about the food. We also pick up large preorders when we have a houseful of company. Besides being very tasty, the presentation is very appealing. I am very grateful to my many neighbors and business friends who have all recommended Chianti's to us. read more