8 ½ in The Fan

Takeout Restaurant · Fan

8 ½ in The Fan

Takeout Restaurant · Fan

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401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220

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Discover a charming Italian market serving unique pizzas and hearty sandwiches, perfect for a quick bite or picnic just across the street.  

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401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220 Get directions

eightandahalfrva.com

$10–20 · Menu

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401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220 Get directions

+1 804 358 8505
eightandahalfrva.com

$10–20 · Menu

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Every pizza place has its fans, but perhaps no place in Richmond has a more devoted following than 8 1/2 on the picturesque Strawberry Street. A takeout-only brainchild of the creator of RVA Italian mainstays Mamma Zu and Edo’s Squid, 8 1/2 delivers a simple menu of complex flavors, handwritten every day. Load up on eggplant parmesan, sausage ricotta broccoletti penne, or Italian sausage with polenta and white beans, or take a slightly lighter route with Italian, roast beef, or arugula and fresh mozzarella heroes. And of course, that pizza. Try an espresso soda—it may be just the thing to boost you out of your food coma." - Mobelux

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"8 1/2, The Fan Vcu by Mobelux. Every pizza place has its fans, but perhaps no place in Richmond has a more devoted following than 8 1/2 on the picturesque Strawberry Street. A takeout-only brainchild of the creator of RVA Italian mainstays Mamma Zu and Edo’s Squid, 8 1/2 delivers a simple menu of complex flavors, handwritten every day. Load up on eggplant parmesan, sausage ricotta broccoletti penne, or Italian sausage with polenta and white beans, or take a slightly lighter route with Italian, roast beef, or arugula and fresh mozzarella heroes. And of course, that pizza. Try an espresso soda—it may be just the thing to boost you out of your food coma."

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Ra V

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I had the most amazing vegan hero sandwich here! Visiting from out of town, I stopped in here because it was close to where I’m staying and I needed food before I could check in. The girl at the counter was super helpful in explaining the vegan options. The hero sandwich had mushrooms, spinach, potatoes, and very garlicy. Everything was delicious. I also got the lentil soup to bring back with me. Wish they had more seating, but it’s a limited space location. I sat in the corner on one of the few chairs they have.

Howard Bos

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8 1/2 is a classic. There red pizzas are to die for and there white pizzas are equally outstanding. Save a slice of the white pizzas for breakfast if you can. Eggplant parmigiana has the right combo of garlic and tomato sauce. The eggplant is sliced thinly and cooked to perfection.. I always order a brocoletti.. sublime.. the service is always fast and efficient.. everyone is super friendly. Highly recommend.

Brooke Llanos

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Pizza perfection. The perfect dough, perfect spicy sauce, perfect amount of cheese and toppings. You can taste every aspect of the pizza. Delicious!!!! Only downside is there's not seating.

Thomas Hewitt

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First time @ 8 1/2 - eta on pick up was “bettered” by 10 minutes (important on a nasty, rainy night navigating the Fan!), 4 or 5 others waiting that were expeditiously dealt their pies, cheery faced greeting, great soundtrack while waiting…sausage/mushroom pie (Fellini-esque masterpiece!)…Lesson Learned = 2 Pies next time!! And I KNOW there will be many returns

Howard Smith

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Service is good and the food is definitely unique. The meat lasagna had to be the best and most unique tasting lasagna I ever had. Glad I ordered that. Pizza was unique too but not the best pizza we ever had. We did not like the salad at all, it came with some type of balsamic house dressing, ranch was not available. We attempted to order roasted chicken but they were out. We ordered by phone and they told us that it would take 30 to 40 minutes, and they told us that they don't have a parking lot, just need to find a place to park in the side of the street, not in the middle of the street because the street is narrow and this seems to be college town VCU Virginia Commonwealth University. When we arrived, we found a parking spot on the side of the street, called and they brought our food out immediately, no wait time. Curbside pickup, thank you!

Maya V

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Ok so, this is a special pizza. It's its own thing. Not NY style, not Napolitano, Not Chicago. It's 8 1/2 pizza. Is this "Richmond Style" pizza? I think it might be. The dough is rich and crispy. The sauce is fresh and a little spicy. I love that i can get roasted green peppers on a pizza which is unheard of. Subs are large and flavorful. My favorite combo is to get the pizza with the eggs in tuna sauce and dip the pizza crust in the tonnato sauce. I'm not usually thinking about about buying eggs in tuna sauce in a take out place, but rethink this. I'm not even a tuna person and this is one of my favorite dishes in Richmond. Call ahead, you will wait. While you wait you'll be tempted into buying some of their retail products like high quality lentils or pasta to cook at home. Can't go wrong with 8 1/2.

K Leif

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Tasty thin pizza! We bought the pepperoni and a calzone. Our pizza was QUITE greasy, it was dripping. After dabbing it off the pizza was very good! Our calzone was cooked to perfection and came with a generous portion of homemade (?) dipping sauce, we had plenty left over to dip our pizza crust. The calzone ends that didn't have filling were yummy all by itself. Personal preference is there was way to much ricotta in the calzone. A little pricy, but a great picnic splurge. (there is a nice little park across the street that you can sit at to enjoy your pizza on a nice day) Customer service could use a little uplifting. We were able to find parking on a side street, since they have no parking lot or anywhere to wait for your food. It was a nice day so we took a walk during the 30 minute wait.

Corbin Braxton

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The turkey hero here has no business being so good. It’s so simple but it’s the combination of all the ingredients and the light bread that makes it so amazing. I dream about this sandwich.