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8 1/2

401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-8505
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Ranked #306 of 1,020 restaurants in Richmond
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- May 6, 2013
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

On my one and only visit I waited an hour and 45 mins for two 12-inch pizzas and one order of pasta. Only after I ordered and paid (abt. $30) did I realize the Monument AV race was the next day...I hope my excruciating wait was due to the locals carbo loading. If this is the usual wait, I won't... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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59 reviews 59 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

Delicious pizza - crust on the thin side, simple topping options, very tasty sauce. The ingredients are better quality than the typical pizza parlor. We live nearby and order pizza for pick up from time to time, and have never been disappointed. I wasn't as impressed with the subs - thick roll with little meat. We haven't tried any of... More

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Richmond, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed June 27, 2012

After reading all of the glorious reviews I just had to check this place out. After all, I know a good piece of pizza! I've lived in Chicago, but also have tried everything from home made, to NY Style, deep dish, oven baked, you name it. So, here goes... in one sentence: I paid a lot of money for almost... More

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127 reviews 127 reviews
86 restaurant reviews
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012 via mobile

If you want a delicious, "authentic" Italian heros, this is the place. Its caryout only. All ingredients are imported from Italy. The menu consists of a handful of subs, a few pizza choices, and some entrees. The roasted port hero is my personal favorite.

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Elizabeth City, NC
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196 reviews 196 reviews
94 restaurant reviews
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 14, 2010

We have eaten at 8 1/2 several times, and each time we have tried new items. Loved everything they had! We usually try their seasonal specials, such as butternut squash soup. Wonderful. They have a creative cook who tries new desserts and other dishes. Worth trying! We definitely recommend this little neighborhood take-out restaurants to all! Great food!

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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31 reviews 31 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2010

This place as I understand is in the Edo's Squid/ Mama zu's family. That alone is reason enough to know that the food is GOOD. Pesonal fave...broccoletti and spaghetti carbonara. The canoli's are good too.

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Richmond
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2009

This place has the best pizza in Richmond. I don't know what it is but their red sauce pizza is great. I used to love the white pizza but they changed the recipe a couple of years back and we only get the red now. Can't really speak to the other menu items because we keep going back for the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 2, 2009

Great pizza!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2008

Excellent menu options, great take-out.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2008

Same owner as Mama Zu & Eddo's...need I say more. Service can be slow.

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