Best Italian food in Richmond

Authentic Italian recipes from our kitchen to your table! Serving Sheppard St location since 2008.

Monthly Special! Chicken Soup

Monthly Special! Chicken Soup
Our Monthly special is Home Made Chicken Soup. $6 Add pasta for $1

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Seafood Platter

Mix of seafood served in a flavored white wine garlic sauce. Served with bread.

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Linguine Pescatore

Mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari and scallops in a spicy marinara sauce.

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Chicken Rosemary

Sautéed Chicken Breast with Spinach and Roasted Red Peppers in a Creamy Sauce

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Arancine

Sicilian Cheese Riceballs. Comes with 4 and served with a side of Marinara

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Seafood Cannelloni

3 Cannelloni filled with Crab, Lobster and Shrimp , served in shrimp Vodka sauce

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Gnocchi

We've brought it back! Try our Gnocchi, served in your choice of Cacio Pepe, Pesto or Marinara Sauce

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What our customers are saying

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One of my favorite pizza places in Richmond. The food is always delicious and the staff are always friendly. Would highly recommend this place to anyone that has never been.

Xantea B.

Xantea B.

An excellent Italian restaurant. Their sauce is perky and tangy, clearly from fresh tomatoes. They also make a good pizza pie and their calzones are excellent. I have been here a half dozen times and have never had a bad item.

Andrew D.

Andrew D.

Extremely friendly staff. Food portions were insane especially at the cost. Not to mention the food was excellent. Would definitely frequent here if I didn’t live out of state. Highly recommend.

Kathleen G.

Kathleen G.

We ordered for delivery and they were right in time. They even called back to double check the order as we ordered a half and half build your own pizza. Great customer service! The sauce and the crust were wonderful. I would highly recommend Ariana's!

Elle S.

Elle S.

Love grabbing food here when I'm with picky eaters. Their sandwiches are ALWAYS great. I mean: classic setups with the perfect meat-bread ratio at a fair price for the amount of food. Plus their bread is super fresh which is more than a few of the local Triangle sammy shops can say. Wings are a solid 7/10. Bruschetta is consistently amazing. And when ordering "to go" they give you fresh toast slices + the mix in a separate container for max freshness. Even the dude who works the phones here is super kind. I love supporting local but I love GOOD local even more.

Justin H.

Justin H.

It's the way this place is relaxed, yet refined. Gumball machines and fine wine. You can come in for a giant slice of good pizza at lunchtime for a pittance, or enjoy a delightful seafood pasta for dinner. They go from playing Sinatra to rock n roll, and from $30 bottles of wine to $2 beers. But most importantly? At any point, they are welcoming. This place has a great sense of home.

Jack B.

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Come and Try Us!

Come and Try Us!
At Arianna's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria Sheppard we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our delicious food. Our restaurant has been a staple for Richmond families seeking delicious pizza and authentic Italian meals. The key to our success is simple: providing quality consistent food that taste great every single time. We pride ourselves on serving our customers delicious genuine dishes like: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches.

Only Fresh Ingredients

Only Fresh Ingredients
We invest in quality ingredients to ensure our customers get the great taste we're famous for. Because we believe that you deserve the best.

Made With Love

Made With Love
Our secret ingredient is passion. Everyone on our team is passionate about making your time with us as great as it can be — from start to finish.

Let us cater your special event!

Let us cater your special event!
If you want a meal that your guests will be remember, then you'll want Arianna's to cater your event! We offer a wide selection of menu options and can cater any event size.

Reservations

Reservations
Skip the waitlist and reserve your table now! We'll save your spot just for you and our staff will be excited to serve you! Please let us know if you are celebrating any special occasions.

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