March 10, 2007
Roma Italian Restaurant is located off Staples Mill Rd. in Richmond’s west end.
Last Friday evening, I pulled into Roma’s large parking lot, drawn by the smell of garlic in the parking lot. It was a promising sign that what awaited us inside would be tasty.
There was a 20 minute wait. From the entrance with a […]

Filed by MessyChef at March 10th, 2007 under Italian, Restaurant Review
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December 8, 2006
Chianti of Richmond is located in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center in Richmond’s far west-end.
I’m not sure how Chianti became a favorite, but it’s that type of place you go to often enough that everyone might know you, and consulting the menu isn’t required. It’s the first place you go to after a long vacation […]

Filed by MessyChef at December 8th, 2006 under Italian, Restaurant Review
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December 3, 2006
Arzu’s is located right “around the corner” from the Hotel Roanoke, in Roanoke, Virginia. Having dined there many times, I had the opportunity to return, again, and was once again not disappointed.
This family-run business serves “International” cuisine, but much of it borders or leans Italian. Seafood, pastas, and veal weigh heavily on the menu. Each […]

Filed by MessyChef at December 3rd, 2006 under Italian, Restaurant Review
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