Fiorella Clement

"Wood-fired pizza is the name of the game at this Richmond spot—and splitting a bunch of pepperoni, burrata, and salsiccia pies on their secluded back patio is an ideal way to spend a night. You can also share some of their fresh, house-made pasta dishes, along with wines by the bottle or glass, or something from their list of mostly-local beers." - julia chen 1

"The pizza spot is partnering with Bi-Rite for Pay It Forward Tuesdays, and will offer free meals to healthcare workers and those severely impacted. Meals are available at their Polk and Clement locations. Show a paystub or badge to receive a meal." - team infatuation

"Italian hotspot Fiorella will serve a few special a la carte dishes for Christmas Eve: baccala stew with nduja, tonno scottato with Marla Bakery bread, squid ink spaghetti with Dungeness crab, and wood-roasted whole snapper with broccoli rabe." - Ellen Fort

"If the wait is too long at Pizzetta 211, Fiorella is a great back-up plan just around the corner. The Italian restaurant in the Richmond is a reliable standby for wood-fired pizza topped with burrata or housemade sausage. And even if you’re not in the mood for cheese and crust, they also have bowls of bolognese and cacio e pepe, plus plenty of wine. Their string light-filled back patio is covered and heated, but if you want another layer besides your requisite puffer, they have blankets handy, too. " - Julia Chen 1, Ricky Rodriguez, Lani Conway

"If waiting for a table at Pizzetta 211 is out of the question, Fiorella is a great option. The Italian spot is another reliable standby, but for blistered wood-fired pizza and a more spacious dining room, complete with wallpaper of famous Bay Area people like E-40 and Alice Waters. It’s always buzzing with groups splitting burrata-topped pies and bottles of wine, and enjoying bowls of pasta on the back patio. Seasonal small plates, like spring pea arancini or fig and ricotta bruschetta, also make a meal exciting. " - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway, Ricky Rodriguez