We made a visit to an old friend this weekend, Roma Ristorante Italiano on Staple Mill Road. We…read moresplit a medium Roma Combo pizza. It did not disappoint. A generous mix of shaved Italian sausage, pepperoni, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms topped the pie. Our server was brand new, her first night, and her service was exceptional. My wife and I look forward to our next visit to Roma.

Absolutely fantastic authentic Italian food! Great sauce! Everything was cooked perfectly!…read more Perfectly executed Sicilian cheesecake. The service was prompt, friendly, polite, and professional.

we had such a lovely time here celebrating a birthday in the family…read more all of the waitresses were so incredibly kind and the chef was as well only thing is we wished the lighting was a little dimmer to match the ambience everything we had was delicious! they have a must get tiramisu absolutely divine excited to return

Came in on a weeknight for dinner with colleagues. Service was excellent. The décor and venue is…read morevery nice, it reminded me of an old-school, neighborhood Italian joint and then I found out they've been here over 40 years... sure did look like it. But it's kept up beautifully! Their menu is HUGE! Loaded with all sorts of amazing Italian food! I had such a tough time deciding what to get, so I was able to try a couple of things by making one entrée an appetizer. We started with their Money Bags and it was really good! Nicely made and creative! The flavors of everything in the "pouch" was incredibly matched with the flavors and texture of the sauce - so good! Next up was their Chicken Diavola and it was nicely made and huge! Lots of food on that plate!! It came with shrimp on top, those were fresh and huge shrimp. It was served over pasta with fresh spinach and all the flavors came together nicely. Save room for dessert, they have a nice selection of them! I got their lemon mascarpone cake - It was great! Overall, very nice dinner... I'll definitely return!

On my way to Williamsburg and wanted gas, and Italian food. Happened upon both in Mechanicsville,…read moreVA. Just what was wanted; fabulous ministrone zuppa and very good gravy enveloping my spaghetti & meat-a-balls. Remarkably good Italaino food in what might seem an unlikely place but take it from me, Roma's is excellent! In Mechanicsville!! Tell ya what- I'm going there on the way back Tuesday for the ministrone alone.....

Food was very good and we thought it seemed very reasonably priced. With pasta entrees you get…read morerolls and a salad.

We came here with a large group for dinner on Thursday. Excellent service and amazing food…read more Everyone said their food was outstanding. I personally had Chicken Piccata and it was delicious. I came back for lunch on Saturday and it was amazing again. Try it and you will agree. Best eggplant Parmesan in the area.

Searching for a new Italian restaurant we came across Lidia's Restaurante Italiano on Atlee Rd in…read moreMechanicsville, VA and they did not disappoint! The staff 5/5 (attentive, nice and helped to navigate the menu). The vibe was quiet (pretty empty but hopefully they get a lot of to go orders) and the space was very clean. Now to the most important part, lol the food: 5/5 portions were huge and everything was well seasoned! My mother joined us and her go to is Chicken Parmigiana (2 chicken cutlets and a half plate of spaghetti), I ordered their homemade lasagna (so many layers and covered in a rich meat sauce with plenty of cheese), Mimi opted for the salmon pasta ( she stated the salmon was seasoned well and the sauce gave an alla vodka sauce vibe which was really tasty). The salads were basic but fresh and the salad dressings really good. The rolls were perfect for sopping up the sauce lol. If you are looking for authentic Italian do yourself a favor and check them out!

To start, the service was phenomenal. Everything came out in the correct order and timing. I got a…read moremeat lovers Stromboli which was huge! Me and my spouse split it and a house salad. Everything was good, and the others ordered a steak dinner and salmon pasta.

My nephew and I had a very pleasant experience at this place. We were seated in a back area of the…read morerestaurant. All around us on the walls gleamed with high detail Italian decor. And I'm not just talking one or to paintings but the WHOLE place was filled all accordingly. Although, I do have to mention that the strip mall area that the restaurant is located in could be called a bit... sketchy. The waiter that served us was extremely friendly and quick. I ordered the Shrimp Scampi. It was very delicious. Unfortunately it was the first I've tried of it so I can't compare it to anything else. The pizza that my nephew ordered was apparently good. He said that it "hit the spot" Overall this place is a good Italian restaurant to eat at in Richmond.

Been coming here forever it's so good. Food is awesome and staff is so nice. Seriously the best in…read morethe area. Wish I got a photo. Sad to see all the negative reviews, i've been coming here since I was a kid and it's always been great.

My Wife and I really wanted to like this place. We usually make our own italian food from scratch,…read morebut didn't have the energy to cook dinner tonight so we tried Tony's for take out. The are for temperature and portion size. The food was definitely hot. One meal is certainly enough for 2 people, just hate that we didn't enjoy it and won't be eating the leftovers. My wife got the chicken alfredo, which she said the chicken was tender and moist; however, it lacked flavor and needed more seasoning. I got the chicken parmigiana. First thing I noticed is the chicken was frozen, pre breaded and overly smothered in a slightly salty sauce. The angel hair pasta had a pungent aftertast and my wife's fettuccini noodles definitely came from a box. Needless to say we will not be returning after wasting our money.

we had an amazing first time at portico! it's a beautiful restaurant - both inside and outside…read morepatio, nestled beside a garden with patio string lights. they have the world's smallest tables, however, so a table of four with appetizers and drinks came very crowded. i loved the complimentary valet parking too. the food, cocktails, and service were excellent! we tried several appetizers and each came out fresh and fast. the portions were massive! we took several apps home. the standouts were indeed the garlic bread and meatballs. the penne alla vodka was also very tasty, and the tequila cocktail was uniquely delicious.

KEY POINTS Beautiful…read morelocation, facility, and grounds Average overpriced food Horrendous service MY EXPERIENCE I am unsure where to start. I had wanted to bring my wife to Portico for several years but never found the time. So on Friday, July 10, 2026, I decided we would try them out for lunch first before committing to dinner. So off we went with a well-behaved 3-year-old and 5-year-old. They were busier than I expected for a lunchtime and only seemed to have patio seating available, which we gladly accepted. So, we were seated and unfortunately waited an extreme amount of time (north of 12-15 minutes) for any contact to occur. The person who contacted us first was a host or runner who brought us water and told us that a server would be with us soon. So, they already had "strike 1" in my head. Another 8-10 minutes came and went... So, we are now at over 20 minutes with no server contact. At that moment, Madeline arrives. At this point, we had decided to place our drink and food order at one time to avoid further delays. NOTE: We were not in a rush at all but expected reasonable service. Madeline took our order and (I assume) placed it with the kitchen. We waited 20-25 minutes, which was not a terrible wait time, but for a lunch of two sandwiches and a small pizza, it was not an appropriate wait time either, especially given the over 20-minute wait to even see our server. OK, so our food arrives (it is not our server delivering our food), and of all things, the most important item was wrong!! We had ordered the Pizza Piccante with NO grilled spicy pepperoncini, as the boys (3 and 5) had requested. Well, it was covered in them--I mean, covered! So, we tell the food server it was wrong, and then we wait, and we wait, and nothing! So, finally, Madeline comes by and asks if everything is alright, and we say, "No, we ordered the pizza without peppers." She said she was sorry and said that she would put the pizza order back into the kitchen. I told her, "No, we don't have the time..." She then stood there kind of dumbfounded, and after a very awkward silence, she said she would take care of it and take it off. So here we are, having waited just under an hour with hungry children, and they have no food, or we can wait another 20 minutes for them to attempt to get it right... NOPE! Not happening. So we just shared our food (pork sandwich and club sandwich) with the boys. We would just feed them elsewhere... what a disaster. My surprise when I thought that was rock bottom... Now we sit with 3 out of 4 glasses empty and no Madeline... Oh, she was around, but not serving us any longer, apparently! Madeline walked by our table 6 (SIX) times and never looked our way or refilled our glasses, none of them! At this point I am fuming inside, so I requested my wife handle things from here and flag down Madeline for refills as we were consuming a dry pork sandwich and a pretty good, but average, club sandwich with two little boys who were amazing in their behavior even though they had not been served what they ordered. So Madeline refilled only one glass, my wife's iced tea... um, she had to be flagged down again to refill the boys' lemonade... wow! I was having water, so I just kept refilling mine from the other 3 glasses on the table. One of the last things Madeline did was offer us a remake of the pizza as a to-go item. Her exact words were, "Can get them to make you a new pizza to go." I said no, and then Madeline said, "On us." I looked at my wife, and she told her, "Sure." Ha ha ha... we were charged for it. I took the boys to the car, and my wallet handled the cash-out of our check. My wife wrote her a 'to the point' kind and gentle note on the guest check about how terrible this experience was... My wife also chose not to tip her and explained that we tip on service, not check total. A FEW NOTES: It has been more than 10 years since we have tipped zero and, in fact, have left several $50.00 tips on bills under $100. Additionally, maybe, just maybe I just didn't look right, though I was dressed in formal shorts and a polo shirt... I have a dark beard and a wrap on my head that makes me look a certain way, though I am Italian. Not saying that was the issue, but I very much stuck out in the crowd. Just a thought. I will not return to Portico ever. Here is my advice to any readers of this review: Food is average, cost is high, and the environment is worth the overly inflated cost of the food; service was an abomination. If you have that rich look (you know the one), like you have a child or grandchild at the University of Richmond or an Ivy League school... You should be fine. LASTLY, I have not written or left a bad review in many years.

Bella is a gem of a spot! Featuring pizza, subs, calzone,…read morestromboli & pasta dishes. The ingredients are very fresh and delicious. We got a supreme pizza and a house salad. The bread that came with the salad was heavenly! The staff is friendly and personable. Lots of people came for take out, but there's a nice area for dining in with table service. We will definitely go back!

Was looking for some pasta for my son as we are in Richmond for a swim meet and staying nearby…read more This place is a F.I.N.D!!!! Do you hear me foodies? The owner Albino is in love with Italian food and with all the food delights that only Italian food can deliver. This place is a lesson in authenticity! If you are tired of muted, Americanized Italian food and long for the vibrant, bold flavors of a true Italian taste, this spectacular local Richmond gem is your answer. From the moment you cross the threshold, the intoxicating aroma of simmering garlic, fresh basil, and fresh homemade bread instantly transports your senses to the heart of Italy. Super friendly people and also loads of locals.. The service is incredibly warm and attentive, completely mirroring the soul-warming nature of the food... plenty of free parking. If I could give them 100 stars, I would!