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Stuzzi - Richmond
Stuzzi - Richmond

Stuzzi - Richmond Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.stuzzirichmond.com
  • Phone: (804) 308-3294
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Daily: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes

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  • Parking: Private Lot
A word from Stuzzi - Richmond
Naples is the birthplace of pizza, and Neapolitan pizza captures the pure essence of this simple and delicious Italian food. True Neopolitan pizza (or D.O.C. pizza, which stands for 'Denominazione di Origine Controllata') is so pure, there are only a handful of restaurants in the US to make it!… Stuzzi creates that authentic product. Our wood fired oven was hand built, on site, to exacting standards. The oven's unique "beehive" design allows the temperature to be maintained at a blistering 1000+ degrees Fahrenheit -- hot enough to turn raw dough, tomatoes, cheese and basil into a blistering bubbling pizza in about sixty seconds.Continued
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Diner Reviews
  • "As always the food was delicious! Pizzas are great and worth the wait. The desserts are amazing. My only complaint was that too many people were seated at once and I was continuously bumped by waiters and customers. The noise level was extremely high and we couldn't carry on a conversation at all. I would suggest that the owners consider enlarging the space for indoor dining. I know more peope would come if the space were larger!"
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "First of all we arrived per our reservation and they tried sitting us near the bathroom door. We told them we would prefer to sit elsewhere. The hostess told us they had two large parties coming in and we could not be seated anywhere else except at the bar if there was space. There was two seats at the bar but was a clear wall divider between us and the bar and was dirty looking. We then proceeded to walk out because of no other option. Terrible experience for sure. We will never go back."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Stuzzi is pretty good pizza. It's not THE best in Richmond. The crust is pretty soggy under a little too much sauce. The meatballs were better than the pizza and if I my eardrums weren't blown out from the ridiculously loud club music blasting during our entire meal, I might give it another try. The biggest downfall is that they do not honor reservations. We made a reservation on open table at 8PM and were not seated until 8:50 and did not eat a bite of food until around 9:15. The whole place just seemed disorganized, unprofessional, and very, very cramped. Our waitress had absolutely ZERO personality or friendliness despite our remaining friendliness even after standing for almost an hour beyond our reservation time."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Great pizza, good wine list and a beer selection that represents a good cross section of local brews- a perfect combination."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "Unfortunately this meal was not up to expectations. The Arancini Risotto Balls were lacking in flavor, the potato & prosciutto croquettes were not what we have experienced in our Italian family. Lastly the Napolitan Pizza although tasty was undercooked, but not to the point of being inedible."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "and a very energetic - read - loud atmosphere. If you can handle the noise the food is well worth it."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "So noisy from screaming babies.Why can't these new parents realize these babies are NOT happy to be there! Stay home! Very busy place made for a long wait for good food. Great service!"
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "The food at Stuzzi's was awesome! We had the new Jersey Boys Meatball appetizer, shared the Carnvori Pizza (meat lovers), and Italian Ice Cream covered with dark chocolate for dessert. Everything was great. The place was very crowded and tables were very close together, so there wasn't much privacy for conversation. But, overall, the place was great and I would highly recommend Stuzzi for authentic Italian food."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Several large groups, including one with 7-10 young children, made it difficult for the restaurant to seat us at our reservation time and raised the noise to jet takeoff levels. As in previous visits, we were impressed with the food - well beyond "pizza joint" fare - creative and well-prepared. Greens were fresh!"
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Booked this restaurant for Valentine's Day a week ahead. Table for 2 @ 7:45. Arrived on time but placed on a waiting list with 10 reservations ahead of us and told the wait would be at least 30 minutes but we suspected much longer. No apology until I remarked "What was the point in making a reservation?" Went to bar to wait but could not get bar tender's attention or acknowledgment. Saw her talking at length to two people ordering wine with many at the bar unserved but had been sitting there before us. We concluded that life is too short to be treated like this and left. If you make a reservation I would strongly suggest that you call beforehand to see if your reservation will be honored."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "I made a reservation and when I arrived, I was told there would be about a 20 minute wait. There were about 5 other couples waiting in the entrance way, looking equally as annoyed. If you take reservations, do not overbook them. I have had this issue before with Stuzzi and will not go back there, nor recommend it to anyone that wants to eat at a reasonable time. There is also no space to have your own conversation. The tables are so over packed that it is difficult to maneuver your way through. The hostess couldn't even get through to seat us, she just told us to "Go to the guy that is yelling." I understand it isn't the employees fault, as this is probably the management's policy, but it is a horrible policy."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Go here for the best pizza in town and a nice romantic dinner. You won't be disappointed."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "We reserved a table weeks in advance for Valentine's Day at Stuzzi. We stood in line to be seated >1-hr, along with a dozen other parties with reservations. Then 1/2-hr to order, then more waiting food, then similarly for bill. They got my son's order wrong ("plain noodles, NOT swimming in butter"). The owner kept cranking up the music until we could only communicate by yelling to people beside us. (Not a random rant -- I watched him, twice, after the beleaguered waiter told me he would.) I appreciate that it was a popular night, but I did my part and I pad for my meal. The restaurant's management doesn't value reservations, getting the food right, staffing sufficiently to serve clientele or allowing them to speak."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "The food was delicious and the service was amazing."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Great Monday and Tuesday bar food specials. A bit noisy."
    Dined on 2/11/2014
  • "Stuzzi never fails to impress just ask my veerryy picky son. We had dinner after a Landmark show and everyone was impressed. My son will not eat leftovers except pizza from Stuzzi."
    Dined on 2/8/2014
  • "Best Birthday ever. Great food. Fantastic service. We'll be back."
    Dined on 2/1/2014
  • "My husband and myself enjoy the pizza served here. We love their appetizers which are unique. The resturant gets noisy but the food makes it up. Services has been excellent. Wine and beer are very good here. Simple desserts but taste great."
    Dined on 1/31/2014
  • "Growing up outside of Philly, I was accustomed to having great Italian food all the time. When we moved to the Richmond area 17 years ago, I was lost! We live in Midlothian, but it's totally worth the trip into town to go to Stuzzi. The food is authentic and most everything is made on site. Everything is good, but the gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce is my favorite. The service is good and Peter will make you feel like family."
    Dined on 1/26/2014
  • "We were there on a very busy night. Our server did an outstanding job making sure we had everything we needed and the food was excellent."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Very good pizza, best Italian style pizza I have eaten outside of Italy."
    Dined on 1/27/2014
  • "While service was certainly not bad, the server seemed to just be going through the motions. Not very engaging. Food was all very good. No complaints there."
    Dined on 1/24/2014
  • "Food was only moderately good and was very over-priced. I get that it was supposed to be special, but I still think I was overcharged on my bill. The waitress was not very attentive and in general, I was not impressed. Tables too close together. Restaurant became so loud that you couldn't hear your own dinning companions."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Pizza was Luke warm at best. I assume it was removed from the oven and sat too long before being delivered to the table. Calamari was good. Alfredo was good."
    Dined on 1/10/2014
  • "Feel fortunate that we have 'found' this restaurant gem in Richmond. Have had pizza around the country and in Italy and this pizza is the closest I have had since Italy!! My parents lived in Italy and they found the food authentic and outstanding. The freshness of all of the ingredients is evident throughout. The wait staff has always been friendly and attentive and I have used Stuzzi's as a special occasion treat as well as dinner with just friends. Have shared this hidden gem with all of my friends and am always looking forward to finding an excuse to go back!"
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "We met up with friends here and had a wonderful time. They were great with our kids (ages from 5-9). The Bombas were fantastic and the kids loved the Root Beer. Really nice kids menu and spectacular selection of choices for the adults too."
    Dined on 1/5/2014
  • "Stuzzis' food is undeniably the best in Richmond which is what keeps me coming back. The service however is the worst! Every time I am there I have a bad experience. Even when the restaurant is empty service is being slow. I was surprised on such a busy night like New Years it was the fastest service we've had. ."
    Dined on 12/31/2013
  • "Our table of five agreed that the pizza and calzone were the winners from the food we ordered. The venue was loud and the service was sub par, but we enjoyed ourselves overall."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "This is a great little restaurant for pizza. They have a great cannoli as well."
    Dined on 12/23/2013
  • "I ordered the margarite pizza with arugula (not on the menu), and it was delicious! My friend also ordered it and requested extra arugula. A mile-high pile of arugula was delivered on a plate with a smile. Nice atmosphere. Delicious food. I will definitely go back!"
    Dined on 12/21/2013
  • "The pizzas are creative and delicious, but the service on this occasion was very poor. I'd still go back, but hope management will work on having more attentive wait staff."
    Dined on 12/22/2013
  • "One of the best regional delicacies of Southern Italy is Pizza Margarita...thin crust, tangy tomato sauce, and lots of fresh Basil. Stuzzi has it down pat! Enjoy."
    Dined on 12/18/2013
  • "The menu is heavy on pork and the manager will not allow substitutions. There was a pizza that I wanted but it came with sausage, I asked for chicken instead but was told that it would cost me an additional $5 even though I was substituting one meat for another. They had a butternut squash ravioli with sausage and greens. Again they said that I could not substitute chicken and the price would remain the same if I only got the pasta because the cost was based on making the sauce, everything else was "free" yet when I added chicken to my penne it cost me $4, that was not part of the sauce cost but an addition because I was modifying my order. The pasta was ok but it doesn't take away from the flaws of their logic. None of it made any sense."
    Dined on 12/16/2013
  • "- Pizza was not baked enough and was not really hot - Would have preferred a cup of soup vs. an entire bowl - Service was okay, but not great"
    Dined on 11/27/2013
  • "Great for lunch on a Sat. as not so crowded. Food was great."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "great casual pizza/pasta joint - nice neighborhood feel with good vibe, friendly atmosphere and good food"
    Dined on 10/16/2013
  • "The food was absolutely terrific, which is (after all) the main reason to dine out. It was also overly crowded and loud to the point of not being able to converse. In fairness, we were there the night before the Richmond Marathon when lots of others (like myself) were looking to "carb load." I will certainly go back and would not hesitate to recommend this for the food. It is also worth noting, that they gave my reservation away in spite of calling to confirm and alerting them about a traffic delay. It was only AFTER I arrived that the hostess told me that they would not seat my other guests. They did their best to accommodate us, but this was a rough way to begin our night."
    Dined on 11/15/2013
  • "I took my friend to Stuzzi for the first time before a lecture at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. We each ordered a personal pizza. The pizza was delicious! We could have easily split one pizza, but there was enough pizza left over for another dinner. It was wonderful to walk from Stuzzi to the VMFA in the lovely Fan district of Richmond."
    Dined on 11/14/2013
  • "We have lived in the Richmond area since 1996 and finally found a restaurant that cooked like what we were used to in Naples. The whole scene reminds me of many of the family run Trattoria's where we ate in Naples. The portions are very generous, the pasta cooked "al dente" and the Veal Marsala was the best I'd had in a very long time. I'd definitely recommend the Pasta Fazool for someone who wants a hearty soup. And, if I would have closed my eyes while eating the pizza, I would have thought I was in Naples! The waiter was friendly and checked back often to cater to our needs. Overall, a great dining experience."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "We loved the food. We were craving real Italian pizza and that's what we got! It was a bit pricey though... The service was mediocre. The gal didn't seem to know the menu really well, but she was otherwise pleasant. Atmosphere was just was we were looking for too... Lively but intimate and cozy."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
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