The area south of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, is referred to as Southside Richmond. This area is known for being residential and mostly quiet, but there are numerous restaurants -- some offering Greek and Italian cuisine -- in the vicinity.
The Ledo Pizza chain has been in operation since 1955. There are branches all over the US. The Richmond branch is on West Broad Street. This eatery prides itself on offering rectangular-shaped pizza with Hawaiian-style, meat or veggie toppings and extra-thick pepperoni. Aside from pizza, the menu offers fettucine, tortellini and a range of ciabattas and salads. On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, children eat for free.
The Olive Garden chain of restaurants, which has a few locations in the Richmond area, offers traditional Italian dishes such as ribs braised in Chianti, steak Gorgonzola and seafood Alfredo, as well as a variety of pizzas. There are a number of gluten-free dishes available, as well as children's size portions. This family-oriented eatery has takeout service.
The Mad Greek, which is near Richmond Center Mall, offers traditional Greek food, with dishes such as moussaka, souvlaki and dolmades. As well as these Greek classics, this eatery offers barbecue ribs, New York steaks and veal canneloni. This family-friendly restaurant has a communal feel thanks to long tables that diners can share. The Mad Greek also caters to special events and offers different menus to suit every budget.
This family-run restaurant serves Italian staple dishes such as puttanesca, veal cutlets, pasta and pizza. As well as offering popular dishes, Roma Ristorante Italiano adds a twist to classics such as pasta with vodka sauce. There is also a special catering menu on offer for special events and takeout, which includes pasta dishes such as tortellini and chicken parmigiana, salads and appetizers. This restaurant can accommodate private parties of up to 60 people and has banquet menus for special occasions.
