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    8 1/2 in The Fan

    401 Strawberry St

    Richmond, VA 23220


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    Featured Items

    • Red Pizza

      Mozzarella, tomato, parmigiano, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano
      $15.00
    • Arugula Salad

      Arugula, shaved grana cheese, salt, black pepper. Served with a side of extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian.
      $8.00
    • White Pizza

      Fontina cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano
      $15.00

    FOOD

    SPECIALS

    • Eggplant Parmigiana Hero

      Eggplant parmigiana served in a torpedo roll with tomato sauce and parmigiano.
      $15.00
    • Sausage, Broccoletti & Provolone Hero

      $17.00

    PIZZA

    • Red Pizza

      Mozzarella, tomato, parmigiano, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano
      $15.00
    • White Pizza

      Fontina cheese, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano
      $15.00
    • Breakfast Pizza

      Fontina cheese, egg, red onion
      $19.00
    • Calzone

      Mozzarella, ricotta, prosciutto served with a side of marinara
      $18.00
    • Vegan Pizza

      Broccoletti di rapa, cannellini beans, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, olive oil. Vegan
      $18.00
    • Margherita Pizza

      Fresh mozzarella, basil, tomato sauce, salt
      $18.00

    ENTREE

    • Eggplant Parmigiana

      Layers of eggplant served with marinara and parmigiano
      $19.00
    • Meat Lasagna

      Layers of meat sauce and béchamel served with marinara, parmigiano
      $20.00
    • Vegetable Lasagna

      Eggplant, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, served with marinara, paramigiano
      $20.00
    • Roasted Chicken with Garlic & Rosemary

      ½ roasted chicken with garlic, onion, and rosemary in tomato sauce
      $20.00
    • Spicy Italian Sausage with Polenta and Beans

      Sausage, house-made polenta, cannellini beans, pancetta, onions, salt, black pepper, oregano
      $19.00

    PASTA

    • Marinara

      Tomato, garlic, olive oil, basil. Vegan
      $14.00
    • Eggplant Sauce

      Roast eggplant, basil in tomato sauce. Vegan
      $15.00
    • Carbonara

      Pancetta, onion, cream, egg, black pepper, pecorino Romano
      $17.00
    • Meat Sauce

      House-made, slow-cooked, ground beef, ground pork
      $17.00
    • Sausage, Ricotta, Broccoletti

      In tomato sauce
      $18.00
    • Spaghetti with Meatballs

      $16.00
    • Broccoletti Pasta

      Sautéed broccoletti di rapa, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes
      $17.00
    • Aglio e Olio

      Garlic, olive oil, capers, red pepper flakes, parsley. Vegan
      $12.00
    • Burro e Parmigiano

      Butter, parmigiano, cream
      $13.00
    • Con Ricotta

      Ricotta, butter, parmigiano, black pepper
      $14.00
    • Karl

      Sauteed mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, parsley, salt, black pepper
      $16.00
    • Puttanesca

      Tomato, olives, garlic, basil, capers, red pepper flakes
      $13.00

    HERO

    Prepared using torpedo rolls from The Flour Garden Bakery
    • Arugula Fresh Mozzarella Hero

      Arugula, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, salt, black pepper
      $11.00
    • Arugula Fresh Mozzarella Prosciutto Hero

      Arugula, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, olive oil, salt, black pepper
      $12.00
    • Italian Hero

      Mortadella, salami, prosciutto, provolone, lettuce, onion, hot pepper relish, sweet peppers, balsamic vinaigrette, salt, black pepper, oregano. *Contains pistachio nuts
      $12.00
    • Meatball Hero

      House-made meatballs in tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmigiana Contains: soy, dairy, pork
      $13.00
    • Roast Beef Hero*

      House-roasted eye of round (rare), lettuce, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, oregano. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, and seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $12.00
    • Roast Pork Hero

      House-braised pork shoulder, lettuce, onion, hot pepper relish, sweet peppers, champagne vinaigrette, salt, black pepper, oregano
      $12.00
    • Sausage & Peppers Hero

      Spicy Italian sausage, sautéed green peppers and onion with tomato sauce.
      $13.00
    • Turkey Hero

      Turkey breast, provolone, lettuce, onion, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, oregano
      $12.00

    SOUPS

    • Lentil Soup

      Lentils, carrot, celery, garlic, onion. Vegan
      $7.00
    • Potato Leek Soup

      Potato, leeks, pancetta, onion, cream, chicken stock.
      $7.00
    • Tuscan Tomato Soup

      Tomato, garlic, onion, basil, croutons. Vegan w/Gluten Free Option
      $7.00

    SALADS

    • Arugula Salad

      Arugula, shaved grana cheese, salt, black pepper. Served with a side of extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian.
      $8.00
    • House Salad

      Mesclun mix, carrot, cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives. Served with a side of balsamic vinaigrette. Vegan
      $7.00

    ANTIPASTI

    • Roasted Red Peppers & Fresh Mozzarella

      Fresh mozzarella, roasted red peppers, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, black pepper
      $12.00
    • Broccoletti

      Broccoletti di rapa, olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes served with a lemon wedge.
      $12.00
    • Hot Broccoletti

      $14.00

    DELI CASE

    • White Anchovies

      Marinated anchovies
      $4.00
    • Stuffed Peppers

      Prosciutto, Provolone
      $6.00
    • Mixed Olives

      Country-mix olives in brine. Vegan
      $4.00
    • Chickpea Salad

      Chickpeas, harissa, hearts of palm, celery, olives, red onion, mint, parsley, lemon, olive oil. Vegan
      $4.00
    • White Beans & Tuna

      $4.50
    • Eggs in Tuna Sauce*

      Mayonnaise, tuna fish, anchovy, capers, black pepper. *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, and seafood may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
      $2.50
    • Caprese

      Fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, black pepper. Vegetarian
      $7.25
    • Cucumber Salad

      $4.50
    • Black Lentil Salad

      Organic black lentils, curry, pecans, arugula, red onion, mustard, apple cider vinegar, currants, capers, olive oil, and seasoning.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.75

    DOLCI

    • Tiramisu

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Cannoli

      $4.00
    • Cannoli, Chocolate Dipped

      $5.00
    • Sfogliatelle

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.00

    SIDES, SAUCES, & EXTRAS

    • 8oz Marinara

      $4.00
    • 16oz Marinara

      $8.00
    • 32oz Marinara

      $16.00
    • Garlic Bread

      $0.50
    • Potato Wedges

      $0.35
    • 8oz Meat Sauce

      $5.00
    • 16oz Meat Sauce

      $10.00
    • 32oz Meat Sauce

      $20.00
    • Side of Sausage

      $8.00
    • Side of Polenta

      $4.00
    • 8oz Eggplant Sauce

      $4.50
    • 16oz Eggplant Sauce

      $9.00
    • 32oz Eggplant Sauce

      $18.00
    • Meatballs Alla Carte

      $2.50
    • Side of Parmigiano

      $0.50
    • Fresh Mozzarella

      $7.00
    • Hot White Beans

      $7.00
    • Side of Ricotta

      $1.25

    FRESH BREAD

    • Billy Bread

      $9.00
    • Torpedo Roll

      $2.20

    DRINKS

    Sodas, Teas, Waters, Cold Brew Coffees, NADs

    • Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $1.00
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $1.00
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $1.00
    • San Benedetto - Water, Glass Bottle

      $2.25
    • Acua Panna - Water, Plastic Bottle

      $2.50
    • San Benedetto - Water, Canned

      OUT OF STOCK
      $1.25
    • Fiuggi, Natural Mineral Water

      $4.50
    • San Pellegrino - Sparkling, 500ml

      $2.15
    • Galvanina - Blood Orange with Pulp, Organic

      $3.00
    • Galvanina - Chinotto, Organic

      $3.00
    • Galvanina - Lemon with Pulp, Organic

      $3.00
    • Galvanina - Tangerine Prickly Pear, Organic

      $3.00
    • Galvanina, Clementine, Organic

      $3.00
    • San Pellegrino - Aranciata

      $2.10
    • San Pellegrino - Aranciata Rossa

      $2.10
    • San Pellegrino - Pompelmo (Grapefruit)

      $2.10
    • San Pellegrino - Limonata

      $2.10
    • San Pellegrino - Pomegranate

      $2.10
    • Yoga Peach

      $1.00
    • Yoga Pear

      $1.00
    • San Benedetto - Iced Tea, Green

      $2.00
    • San Benedetto - Iced Tea, Lemon

      $2.25
    • San Benedetto - Iced Tea, Peach

      $2.25
    • Illy - Cappucino

      $4.00
    • Illy - Cold Brew

      $4.00
    • Illy - Latte Macchiato

      $4.00
    • Stappi - Coffee Soda

      $2.10
    • Stappi, Apertivo Bitter Red

      $1.25
    • Crodino Bitters

      $1.50
    • St. Agrestis - Amaro Falso

      $4.85

    MERCHANDISE

    • Wine Glass

      5oz glass with logo IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY
      $4.00
    • Pint Glass

      Pint with logo. IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY
      $6.00
    • Logo Sticker

      Vinyl logo sticker IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY
      $3.00
    • Wine Key

      IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY
      $8.75
    • T-Shirt

      Black 100% Cotton t-shirt with white design. Available in S,M,L,XL,XXL IN-STORE PICKUP ONLY
      $20.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Welcome! We're open 11am-10pm daily for takeout only.

    Location

    401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220

    Directions


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