Who says you can't go home? Piccola Italy continues to serve up NY style pizza in the same location where thousands of college students have fed the munchies and exam stress for 40ish years. Made a last minute decision to grab a slice for the first time in years and I could almost taste the memories. The restaurant captures the NYC atmosphere but not the vibe. I went with plain cheese because that was all I could afford in college and I was going gif nostalgia. read more

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Going for a walk around the area decided to stop in for a slice of pizza, don't judge me I walked the pizza off after So I was nervous when I saw the pizza in the the display box I was like, that dose not look appetizing but my bf told me they heat it up for you so it's like a hot fresh slice lol .... I didn't know. We end up getting the meat lovers (idk that's the name of it on menu) but it was delicious, i usually add salt pepper and some parmesan or red pepper flakes to my pizza but with this slice, i added nothing! What was disappointing is not the space wasn't really clean table top were dirty and the bathroom was not very clean at all. Definitely a carry out spot idk if they deliver but that would be how I would eat this pizza again. Outside of that staff was polite and friendly which was nice. read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I stop by Piccola on my lunch break at least once a week. This is flavorful pizza here in RVA! I moved here from NY so Ive been on a slice hunt. This is pretty close. The service is always friendly and welcoming. It's a pretty decent pizza joint and they usually have the television on with a soccer match showing. The place is pretty busy during lunch hour. Chill ambience. The menu also consists of wine, cake, sandwiches and more! read more

Piccola Italy - Cheese Pizza and pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

This was my favorite spot while I was a student at VCU over 10 years ago and definitely made sure to stop by on my recent visit to Richmond! I got my go to dish (the capellini) and it still tasted just as amazing as I remember. Thanks for the great dinner, as always! read more

Piccola Italy - Capellini - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

A wonderful restaurant! A hit every time we visit. The food is fantastic. I like how they added a screen on the side where you can order your food and take your time, or you can order at the register. The best pizza that I have ever had! The Caesar salad was crisp and fresh, the veggie sub was amazing too. Casual ambience. We will definitely be back! read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Best pizza in RVA. Thin crunchy - sauce is not too sweet - topping ratio is great. Vibe is exactly what you'd want in a pizza place. read more

I grew up in Brooklyn and am a Pizza snob. Every place likes to advertise "New York Style Pizza" because it a fad and a marketing strategy. Been like this for decades. The truth is you typically can't get NY style pizza outside NY. It has to do with the water, they way the dough is made, the type of oven, and the process. It's technically possible to replicate but difficult and most won't do it. Most places outside NY just make "big foldable pizza", slap on a marketing logo and call it "NY Style" to make sales to locals. I moved out of New York in the late 90s and have lived in Boston, LA, Houston, Seattle, and many big cities. All claim NY Style Pizza. Most are marketing hype. I can't stomach them. Got too used to NY pizza. I try to grab a slice whenever I got back and visit NYC. Nothing outside NY comes close. No matter how much they claim "NY Style." Until I moved to Richmond 6 months ago and tried Piccola. I don't know what they do or how they do it, but they managed to bring the style and taste of NY into this place. Something, I haven't seen anywhere else for decades. God forbid they ever go out of business; I'll have nowhere to eat pizza other than when I visit NYC again. read more

Some of my favorite pizza and subs in the city. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Great place to come to for a quick lunch or just to pick up pizza for yourself or even a group/company meeting. I highly recommend this place to anyone living under a rock that hasn't already tried it. read more

After graduating from VCU ( a college nearby) and moving across the country to LA and all these years Piccolas remains the undefeated champion of pizza in my book. If there was ever a place that will withstand the test of time this is my go to favorite spot. My personal fav is the meat lovers slice it's massive size and amazing flavor remains the best experience in Richmond read more

Went here last night pretty late! It closes at 11 and people still come in and out late! The Pizza was pretty good I got the bbq chickens be the regular ny style! It was pretty filling and I didn't even know the pack of garlic bread was so big! It come with sauce too. They r pretty quick, u can order online and pick it up fast! It's also right next to 7/11 so I just went there and came back then my order was done! Inside is spacious too! read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Delish pizza!!! Thin crust, NY style. They sell by the slice; $3.75 for a slice of cheese and 4.25 for pepperoni. Great flavor to the sauce, and the dough was crispy. I got delivery from DoorDash. read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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I was skeptical of this place when I walked in but the food and service ended up being great! The pizza was slightly crispy, good amount of cheese and good flavor sauce. My friend got the chicken Parm and it was BANGIN, highly recommend. Service was quick, we came at 10pm on a Wednesday. read more

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Absolutely dog (****) crap business. Driver yells at my boyfriend for him needing to go up stairs to deliver the food? Owners says after my boyfriend calls the store to see what the delivery policy is for the business following the unpleasant delivery him and the individual to answer (owner) barks "We don't want to have you as a customer anyhow, it's our pleasure to not deliver to you anymore". Interesting response... if we're paying $7 for a tip and $6 for deliver, deliver the food to the door don't leave that shit outside. Miserable company, customer service would be better from an Atlanta DMV rep. mediocre pizza, dog *crap) staff. Do not buy. read more

I used to live in Richmond and went to this place many times, I am so glad it is still around. My go to is still the steak and cheese sub, it's still as good as always. read more

This is the best pizza in Richmond and the Italian subs hit like ray rice. Occasionally there will be a fly on the pizza but I'm not there to see nature so I mind my business and it don't bother me. Staff is all really cool and respectful too. They get the food done quick even at night unlike Christian's pizza. read more

Piccola Italy - The restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

We've been looking for a GOOD pizza by the slice place for a while now. Hubby stumbled across this place one night. Don't be fooled by the pictures. The pizza is fresh, has a nice crisp to the crust. Not burnt like how they do brick oven style. They put more than enough toppings on their pizza. Let me just say I love pizza. So to find this place is a gem in Richmond. And their red velvet cake isn't too bad either... will revisit. I think this my new pizza by the slice home. read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Really wanting the bomb steak and cheese and decided to give Piccola a try. Very casual restaurant. I experienced exceptional customer service. After I ordered he repeated the order to make sure everything was right. I appreciated this because, while the Steak Deluxe came with lettuce and tomato, I didn't want it but I didn't know until he repeated what it came with. The steak and cheese was excellent. So much so that the next time I want a steak and cheese I will come here to get it. While I was there I noticed people order pizza and chicken wings. Both looked tasty! Not that hungry? They sell pizza by the slice! read more

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This was a total strike out for me. I'm so bummed too, because the photos on Yelp from others looked so much better than what I was given. I ordered their lasagna and a pepperoni pizza. I love lasagna in general and it's probably my most-ordered pasta at this point. This one came charred (see photo). Plus the cheese was so chewy I kept almost choking. I didn't find it enjoyable at all. It came with garlic bread, which wasn't bad. I also ordered a small caesar salad that came loaded with croutons, although I did like the dressing. The pizza is what I keep finding in Richmond: Bland, boring, too thick, with a weird aftertaste. It's not the first time I've had this pizza...I could smell it before I saw it. I don't like writing reviews like this, but I can't really find a positive in my experience. It just felt like such a waste of money -- $37.82 for delivery via GrubHub after applying a $3.99 free delivery promo code. read more

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Don't waste your money it's disgusting and overpriced I don't even know how you can mozzarella sticks nasty and the Buffalo wings didn't even have sauce on them. They should definitely try changing their grease it smells bad ruined my night doesn't even deserve one star read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Staff was friendly, pizza was good. The cashier was kind enough to put the slam dunk contest on the screen for me and that was priceless.

Been a long while since I've been here. Ordered a medium pepperoni and sausage pizza at the outdoor window with a couple of drinks. The bottled Pepsi and tea were not very cold. The pizza was delicious. The older gentleman that took the order was pleasant and patient with me as I asked the price difference between four slices and a whole pizza. We didn't go inside so nothing more to say for this visit! We will return for the this good Italian pie at a reasonable price!! read more

The flavor in the pizza can't be beat. The crust is what I expect in a pizza. It resembles a bread, not cardboard. I'll drive from Stratford Hills to get this when I'm in the mood for pizza! read more

Wife and I came across this place while riding around. What a good slice of pizza. However ended up getting a steak sub, pizza and cheesecake. All of which were very good. Highly recommend this spot read more

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Was gonna order online, but I placed an order over the phone. Online it said $13.00 and in person I paid $17.00??? Food is mid at best. Wouldn't eat it again. Tons of food and it's a waste. read more

Piccola Italy - Capellini Napoletana - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Stopped in for a quick lunch between classes and left happier than I thought I would! When I entered I was warmly greeted by the cashier and ordered my food which came quickly. The portions of food were good for the price and the workers showed plenty of hospitality and made sure that all of the patrons were attended to. Will definitely come again! read more

Pretty standard pizzeria on VCU campus. That's not to say it's bad, but not stellar. It's perfectly tasty :) About $3.85 for a huge slice of pizza (probably the equivalent of 2 normal slices of pizza). read more

Sicilian pizza with extra cheese! Came to pick up a curbside order. It wasn't ready yet but the owner came out right away and was very explanatory! He told us they ran out of Sicilian dough and were making it fresh! (: I didn't get my salad last time I ordered and was able to get extra cheese and a topping on my pizza instead of a free salad (per MY request)! Didn't mind the wait at all for the freshest, cheesiest pizza in RVA. They don't skimp on extra cheese at alllllll. They are so accommodating, and for the amount of orders they get, you still get that individualized experience each time. My favorite pizza place, love it here and will always be back! read more

Piccola Italy - Sicilian Cheese - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Thus far, Piccola's is my favorite spot to grab a Philly cheesesteak in Richmond hands down. All of the ingredients taste fresh and flavorful, especially the melted provolone cheese, which they use plenty of, and the juicy steak! Every time I place an order my food comes out piping hot. Even when i order pickup, which I do often, by the time I make it home my cheesesteak is the perfect temperature. Not only is the cheesesteak amazing but the pizza slices are great as well. Never had a problem with customer service, all of the employees I've encountered have been cool and polite. The venue is pretty small so I wouldn't come with a large group. If you feel like getting out of the house and want to eat in with friends then I wouldn't recommend coming with more than 2 or 3 friends in case they happen to be busy. Otherwise you might find yourself shoulder to shoulder with a rando. They have 2 TV's for your viewing pleasure if you decide to dine in or if you're waiting on your food to be prepared. read more

All of the food is so good. And the service and fast and very friendly! My favorites are the pizza(any kind), the subs (steak and cheese sub and Italian sub are fire), all the pasta(carbonara is my favorite), the appetizers are all dank(mozzarella sticks are so good) also the fries are crinkle cut and perfectly crispy on outside and fluffy on inside, and the calzones are so good and fresh. And all the deserts are soooo good. Best slice in Richmond no cap. read more

Piccola Italy - Pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I was hesitant to try this place but gave it a try anyways. The food is decent. Their steak and cheese subs are good. The crinkle cut fries are yummy. But the service is poor. This is the third time they have forgotten an item from my order. I learned my lesson from the last two times and and checked this time. They forgot my slice of vegetable pizza, walked back and got it. Only to come home and see this sad slice of old cheese pizza that they added vegetables and cheese on top off to sell if as a veggie slice. It's tastes sad and old. Super disappointing. read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

One of the best pizza's in Richmond. Good sandwiches and pasta as well. Mainly a take out place but you can enjoy your food there as well and have a good glass of Italian wine. read more

If you're a VCU student looking for a quick/good lunch with a beer (like me) or in the mood for something heartier in terms of Italian fare, this is a suitable choice. The pizza is decent, though if you're the kind of person who dabs at their pizza to remove grease, you'll be here for a while if you catch my drift. I've had their Italian fare as well and it is pretty average (I've worked at two Italian restaurants, so I have some basis for comparison here) though it will work if you're looking to get full and have dreams of bathing in marinara sauce. Service is average as well. TV usually has Italian programming and/or sports on. Overall, pretty average on all counts. (Though cheap Peroni is awesome!) Overall: 2.5 stars --------- Pros: -CHEAP BEER, cheap GOOD beer! A pint of Peroni was only about $3 here, and that's a darn good deal for a darn good draft! Other beers were well-priced, though really, why would you get a domestic at an Italian place? :-P Cons: -Slices are a bit on the pricey side ($2.62 a slice plus toppings), so if you're the kind of person who usually has two big slices and a drink (aka me), a lunch will set you back more than $8. If you're a non-beer person, there are cheaper/more filling places to have lunch. -Seating is booths with wooden benches. Numb butts may be a consequence. read more

No nonsense pizza and subs shop. You get what you expect. We ordered various pizza slices, a sub and a pasta dish. I personally had a slice of veggie pizza and they really loaded up veggies on it, to my delight. And the crust was good, nice and crunchy. We were gonna go to Pupatella but my hubby didn't care for "fancy pizza" so we ended up here. I was happy with the experience. read more

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Good food! The pizza has a perfect amount of cheese, they loaded it with fresh looking and tasting toppings, and the crust was crunchy. The bruschetta was perfect! So fresh! All of the employees are amazingly sweet and very helpful. The interior was clean and all the stuff in condiments section was fully stocked. (Napkin dispensers at the tables and so on.) They had 50s music playing on the overhead speakers. I thought that was neat! I thought it was in a pretty good location too. It's a short walk near the Altria Theatre and VCU. read more

Piccola Italy - Pizza Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Best pizza I've found in town and I went them most of them all Richmond,Henrico chesterfield,Chester

For the price point, this is A+. The Caesar salad is 100% as good as La Grotta and the pizza is NY Style and satisfying. Also, the people are nice! read more

***update*** My friends convinced me to come here again (though I was adamant on not going because of my last experience here with that rude guy) but I went anyway. That rude guy wasn't there anymore, or that day at least (good! Hope he got fired!) and instead we had a warm welcoming cashier. After our food was brought out to us, the person kept checking to make sure we had everything we needed and brought water because we didn't get drinks. The service was superior comparatively. After that experience, my faith in this restaurant has been restored, and I'll go about the rest of my time here at VCU touting it as one of the best American Pizza places on campus! read more

the food was good even though i didn't get the right pasta. would eat again. service was fast very nice guy working up front.

I love love love Piccola! Steak and Cheese is one of the best in town! The pizza is authentic, a niche pie that I think is best either plain cheese or with one topping. If you are adventurous and love toppings, get them piled high at Piccola. The entrees have always been top shelf too. The chicken Marsala is divine, gotta hand it to them on the chicken parm as well(also available as a sammie) The deserts are always good, treat yourself! read more

Yesterday I went to piccolas for lunch because I love their food, but on this particular day I felt kind of low, I put my order in at about 12noon because it was Sunday and they just opened... So I waited for my food and continued waiting for about 30 minutes but I noticed Caucasian gentleman ordering after me at least 3 and a Chinese gentleman I felt awkward because everyone got there food before me a black male it was hurtful inside I felt discriminated.. I thought about this all night and couldn't sleep and btw it was a Caucasian cashier I'm not prejudiced I love all people but its really bothered at work today read more