5 Underrated Restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA Worth Trying
Updated 11 October 2026 · 12 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown Richmond that Google rates 4.4 or higher while showing fewer than 400 reviews, which makes them smaller places that are easy to overlook. Twelve qualifying businesses were considered, and the list is ordered by rating. Each entry shows the address, listed hours and the points reviewers raise most often about food, service and atmosphere, so you can decide which one to try first. Ranking uses the rating first, so a place with a high score but a small review count can still appear near the top.
#1
Pizzeria Mungo
★ 4.8 (257 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Pizzeria Mungo is a pizza restaurant at 1017 N Arthur Ashe Blvd in Richmond, rated 4.8 from 257 reviews. It is open Friday and Saturday from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm, on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday until 9 pm, and closed Tuesday. Reviewers describe a New York style pie cooked in Pizza Master ovens with a long-fermented crust. They mention the Carnivore Delight with Calabrian chilies. One reviewer said phone orders are not taken.
Best for: New York style slices and whole pies
- Address
- 1017 N Arthur Ashe Blvd A, Richmond, VA 23230, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–10:30 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm; Sun 11:30 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
#2
Benny's Pizza - Scotts Addition
★ 4.8 (28 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Benny's Pizza - Scotts Addition is a pizza restaurant at 2943 W Marshall St in Richmond, rated 4.8 from 28 reviews. It is open daily until midnight, and until 2 or 3 am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Reviewers describe very large slices, with one saying a single slice was bigger than their head. They mention a Wild Bill buffalo chicken pizza and a cheese pizza. The listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance.
Best for: Oversized slices late into the night
- Address
- 2943 W Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23230, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 am; Mon 11 am–12 am; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 11 am–12 am; Thu 11 am–2 am; Tue 11 am–12 am; Wed 11 am–12 am
#3
Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar
★ 4.7 (399 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar is a pizza restaurant at 2314 Jefferson Ave in Richmond, rated 4.7 from 399 reviews. It is open Wednesday to Monday, starting at 4 pm on weekdays and at noon on the weekend, and closed Tuesday. Its listing includes outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, vegan and vegetarian options, wine and beer. Reviewers mention a thin sourdough crust, a pepperoni and black olive pizza and a vegetarian pie. Several call it a fun place to spend time.
Best for: Thin sourdough pizza and a wine list
- Address
- 2314 Jefferson Ave, Richmond, VA 23223, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon 4–10 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 4–10 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 4–10 pm
#4
Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar
★ 4.7 (303 Google reviews)French restaurant
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Chez Foushee Restaurant & Bar is a French restaurant at 2 E Grace St in Richmond, rated 4.7 from 303 reviews. It is open Wednesday to Saturday from 4:30 to 9 pm and is closed Sunday to Tuesday. Its listing shows wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers describe a French-inspired room with florals, lucite chairs and unique china plates, plus live piano music. Some mention a bar visit and takeout packaging, and several chose it for anniversaries.
Best for: French-inspired dinner with live piano
- Address
- 2 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4:30–9 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 4:30–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 4:30–9 pm
#5
Secret Squares
★ 4.7 (160 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Secret Squares is a pizza restaurant at 306 N 29th St in Richmond, rated 4.7 from 160 reviews. It is open Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from late afternoon to 8 pm, on Sunday until 7:30 pm, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Reviewers describe a Detroit-style pizza with a crispy sourdough crust and strong sauces. They mention a spicy vodka rainbow-style pie and a ricotta-topped Roni pie. Several say the staff is friendly.
Best for: Detroit-style pizza with sourdough crust
- Address
- 306 N 29th St, Richmond, VA 23223, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–8 pm; Mon 4–8 pm; Sat 4:30–8 pm; Sun 4:30–7:30 pm; Thu 4–8 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
How we made this list
We looked at 12 restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then rated 4.4 or higher on Google but with fewer than 400 reviews. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Pizzeria Mungo ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 257 reviews. Benny's Pizza - Scotts Addition is second at 4.8 from 28 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Richmond VA are open late?
Benny's Pizza - Scotts Addition stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pizza Bones RVA / FriendBar.
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