Amici Ristorante
Established in 1991, this four-star restaurant offers authentic northern Italian cuisine. Amici Ristorante consistently is rated as one of the best restaurants in Richmond by such publications as "Richmond Magazine" and "Style Weekly." The restaurant--which is owned and operated by native Italians Carlo Gaione and chef Antonio Capece--prides itself in serving fresh seafood, meats and produce. Amici also uses products from local farmers as much as possible. The restaurant offers lunch, dinner and "Sunday Suppa" menus and an extensive wine list.
Amici Ristorante
3343 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-4700
amiciristorante.net
Carini Italian Restaurant
This family-style Italian restaurant is less than five minutes from Richmond International Airport. Carini Italian Restaurant offers daily lunch specials, multiple house specialties, specialty pizzas and a private banquet room for business meetings or family gatherings--all at modest prices. The restaurant is known for its creative use of fresh ingredients in its Sicilian-Italian style dishes. The restaurant's décor depicts the owners' hometown of Carini, Sicily. Reservations are not required but are recommended on weekends. The banquet room must be reserved in advance.
Carini Italian Restaurant
3718 W. Williamsburg Road
Richmond, VA 23231
(804) 222-0715
carinirestaurant.com
La Grotta Ristorante Italiano
Voted one of Richmond's Top 50 restaurants multiple times, La Grotta offers a seasonal menu, an extensive wine list and a romantic atmosphere. The main dining room is at the cellar level, complete with bottles of wine surrounding diners. The rest of the décor makes use of rough plaster, dark wood, black metal and crisp white linens for an authentic Italian look and feel. Menu selections include traditional northern Italian fare and such game specialties as quail, venison and buffalo.
La Grotta Ristorante Italiano
1218 E. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 644-2466
lagrottaristorante.com
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