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    Hot for Pizza

    3.7 (158 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    HOT FOR PIZZA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Cheese pizza
    Jahmelia B.

    After hearing that hot for pizza was the best in town I had to see for myself. We popped in at lunch time and decided to check out the cheese pizza. They have a sour dough crust which was pretty good. The sauce had a nice sweetness to it but definitely needed more. The cheese was burnt, which is not my thing. The staff were kind and accommodating. I liked seeing all the organic conversations between the staff and their customers. The vibe was very much "everybody knows your name" ! Aesthetically I'd describe the vibe as divey. There were cool black and white photos on the wall, grunge music pumping out of the speakers and layers of grim on the baseboards. Im not one to yuck somebody else's yum but this was a miss for me.

    8" Pan Cheese Pizza
    Samantha L.

    The pizza here is tasty but the images on their website don't quite match what you get in person. The lasagna pizza was good but didn't have as much meat and ricotta on it as the picture shows. The best pizza was the hot date one. It is so delicious with Brie, dates, some hot honey, which adds a little spiciness but is not too much. We were disappointed but the garlic knots, though. They were hard and clearly were not freshly made.

    Pepe le Pew pepperoni pizza
    Dae E.

    Pretty good pizza!! I had the Pepe le Pew and it was quite garlicky --but not a make your breath smell bad garlicky lol. The spot is really cool and divey. I love the decor of the black and white photos with celebrities eating pizza. My server was nice and everything was timely. I'll be going back to try more items on their very extensive and impressive menu.

    Kortni M.

    My favorite place in Richmond for vegan pizza! They have so many options and everything is always fresh! The tofu nuggz are going to be purchased every time because they are so good! I have never had a bad experience and will continue to return to get my pizza fix!

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    Dakiesh C.

    No complaints, my other lunch go to spot.. Very chill during lunch.. customer service is always on point .

    Vegan Runnin for Basil (left) and Garfield (right)
    Paula M.

    My partner and I are long-time vegans and we LOVED the pizza here! We got the vegan Runnin' for Basil and vegan Garfield and omg, incredible! A perfect East-Coast slice; crispy dough through every bite and lots of flavor. Probably the best vegan pizza we've had in RVA! The vibe is pretty cool too: small, local bar with red lighting and DJ's on special nights (maybe Thursdays?). Fun pics on the tables and walls w/ 2 tv screens over the bar playing not-sports, which I thought was fun :) Service was great too - it's seat yourself and the staff were very nice. There was even some fun banter between staff that we thought was fun :) Overall, highly recommend!

    Garfield
    Jonique M.

    I've gotten the Garfield pizza every time I've ordered from here. I normally get it delivered but decided to do pick up for once. There's street parking and luckily I was able to find a close spot. The bartender was so kind, nice and welcoming during our interaction. The place is chill and my pizza was ready when I arrived. Their pizzas do take a while but I think they're worth it.

    Funky restroom
    Vincent M.

    We had a really great experience stopping in for lunch on a quiet Friday. Server/bartender was really great. If the receipt was correct, her name was Mel. Really good energy and super-friendly. The menu is extensive, so there's a lot of choice. What's nice is you can get the specials by the slice, since they can add the toppings on-demand. I went simple with a slice of cheese and a slice with sausage. My wife had a small alteration on the Hot Date pizza by dropping the date () and adding pepperoni. The crust is nice and thin, held up well, and was crispy. She loved her slice... So much that this week we're making pizza at home and she wants to recreate it. Drinks were good as well. One TINY downside was I wanted to get some t-shirts, but they didn't have the style I wanted. Sort of understandable as we were there just after Christmas, so they likely had a holiday run. Looks like they're not available for order online. Overall, I'll definitely head back next time we're in Richmond.

    BBQ wings - lots of sauce, huge.
    May-May R.

    Delicious pizza - the sauce is a thicker marinara type but very flavorful and the homemade meatballs we added as a topping were delicious. The wings were huge and very saucy and I appreciated the homemade ranch. They had great drink specials (rail shot & a beer for $5 all day), fun decor (Van Halen themed) and the staff were attentive and kind. We sat at the bar and it seemed as if the people outside had to come in to order, get the check, etc. Note for parking: there isn't a dedicated lot but there was plenty of street parking.

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    I was afraid the theme might be a bit much to cover but-so-great food. Not the case! It was delicious. The Burrata was absolutely amazing.

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    5 years ago

    This was the worst pizza i ever ate, HANDS DOWN AWFUL!!!!!!!! the worst food in my mouth ive ever had!

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    So bad that you created a fake account to review us. FAKE

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    4 years ago

    INSANELY GOOD pizza. Fantastic flavors, great staff and service. Highly recommend! It's now a staple in our house.

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    Thank you! Glad you loved it!

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    The salad & pizza was impeccable. The server was so helpful in suggesting specials and a drink to go with it. Would definitely recommend

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    5 years ago

    I love it--it reminds me of Pizza Brain in Philly but with alcohol and I like the plain cheese better here.

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    Love the pizza, highly recommend getting the deep dish with custom toppings. Perfect portion of food and very delicious!

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    6 years ago

    Pizza was good, salad was great. Delivery showed up when it was suppose to and reasonably priced. What more could you ask for.

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    Glad you dug it! Thank you!

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    Zorch Pizza

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    Pretty good and fast pizza place! Got the white out and was cheesy! I bet this place would be hype…read moreat night, with the bar scene feel. We went here mid afternoon and it was pretty chill. Definitely would go again for the other pizzas.

    I have a full-on love affair with Zorch Pizza. I crave it. I think about it when I shouldn't. And…read morewhile they've got more than one location, this review is strictly for Carytown because that's my spot. The vibes are always right. It feels like community the second you walk in. Hector is the coolest, hands down--great energy, great personality, the kind of person who makes you want to come back. Oh and did I mention you can get pizza by the slice! The variety is mind blowing and they always have vegan options!!!!! I'm a thin-slice person. I need the right ratio of crust to sauce to toppings, and Zorch nails it every time. Plus, no flop! The cheese slice is a classic and was my favorite... until I discovered The Upside Down. Listen, when I bite into that slice, I literally close my eyes. I see a lot of people say it's greasy. For this one, grease me down baby. The flavor does everything it needs to do. Layered, bold, and honestly addictive. After that slice, I don't even want a regular one anymore. Next up on my list: The Grandma. And for context, I've had Angelo's in Philly. Respectfully? It doesn't compare. Sorry to all the other grandmothers out there lol. One note though-it's heavy on the garlic, so if that's not your thing, you might want to pivot. If it is your thing? Strap in. It's been a few years since I've been able to say I found a legit pizza spot in RVA. A spot that I bring others to often! I'm happy to say I've found my pizza home. Much love to the Zorch crew. See y'all soon!

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    Great spot for a thin personal two-to-three serving size pie. The crust is light and airy with the…read moreirresistible toasty flavor from the authentic pizza oven. Be sure to check out their specials because the soups and hoagies are nothing to sleep on. I was a patron of their Churchill spot before it closed but have noticed no major difference with this OG location. So glad they have online ordering now. Strawberry Street parking is the worst but that will never stop me.

    TLDR; best pepperoni pizza we've had in Richmond so far! Be prepared to take your pizza to go…read more Vibes - quaint little pizza shop on Strawberry Street. Smells DELICIOUS! I felt like I was getting the true local experience being here. There's only a few chairs to sit while you wait but no tables to sit and eat. Service - friendly and quick. We walked in just before 7 PM and were told that our 2 pizzas would be done in about 30 minutes which ended up being accurate! We took our 1 1/2 year old to the park up the street while we waited. Food - the pepperoni pizza was the best we've had in richmond so far! The red sauce tasted more like a pasta sauce than a pizza sauce - which I loved! The pepperonis were also larger and thinner than the traditional size so they were perfectly crispy. We also ordered the Breakfast Pizza with sausage. The flavor profile was more mild but still surprisingly good. We added red pepper flakes to this one when we got home.

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    This is our second time at The Black Olive. In my first review I would not have returned. It was a…read moreclose friend of mine birthday celebration. Upon entering we were greeted and the host walked us down to the lower level. We had six tables reserved. The bartender came over immediately and took our drink orders and small plate orders. We didn't want any hookah but it was offered. We later ordered a pizza as well later on. Our food was better than expected. The prawns were flavorful, the meatballs weren't warm enough but had some spice to it and were larger than expected. The Caesar salad had kale and red onion in it which was different. We enjoyed the food and the vibe on the lower level was better. The pizza could use more sauce and the cheese had a nice pull to it. The meat on the pizza didn't taste frozen at all. We had to ask for refills a few times, but the server did a good job considering she had at least 20 people to serve.Overall, better this time around.

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