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Charming storefront of a cozy restaurant with purple accents

8 ½ in The Fan

401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA
FOOD
DRINKS
MERCHANDISE

Featured Items

  • Red Pizza

    Mozzarella, tomato, parmigiano, garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano
    $15.00
  • Turkey Hero

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

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

FOOD

SPECIALS

  • Spicy Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    Spicy curried butternut squash soup served with a side of coconut sour cream.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.00
  • Baked Cabbage

    Baked cabbage with carrots, onions and seasonings. Finished with balsamic vinegar.
    $7.00
  • The Kimi (Italian F1 Race Driver)

    Hot Turkey, Pepperoni, & Fontina on toasted bread with mayonnaise, Calabrian peppers, lettuce, onion, champagne vinaigrette & seasonings
    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.00
  • Eggplant Parmigiana Hero

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

    $18.00

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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $19.00
  • Meat Lasagna

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

    Eggplant, sautéed mushrooms, spinach, ricotta, served with marinara, paramigiano
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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 (contains nuts)

    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
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $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.
    OUT OF STOCK
    $12.00
  • Hot Broccoletti

    $14.00

DELI CASE

  • White Anchovies

    Marinated anchovies
    $4.00
  • Stuffed Peppers

    Prosciutto, Provolone
    OUT OF STOCK
    $6.00
  • Mixed Olives

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

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

    OUT OF STOCK
    $4.50
  • Cucumber Salad

    $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
  • Black Lentil Salad (contains nuts)

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

    Fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, salt, black pepper. Vegetarian
    OUT OF STOCK
    $7.25

DOLCI

  • Tiramisu

    $12.00
  • Cannoli

    $4.00
  • Cannoli, Chocolate Dipped

    $5.00
  • Sfogliatelle

    $2.00

SIDES, SAUCES, & EXTRAS

  • 8oz Marinara

    $4.00
  • 16oz Marinara

    $8.00
  • 32oz Marinara

    $16.00
  • Garlic Bread

    $0.50
  • Potato Wedges

    $0.75
  • 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
  • Aqua Panna

    $4.00
  • 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

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

Illy - Cold Brew

$4.00
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8 ½ in The Fan Location and Ordering Hours

(804) 358-8505
401 Strawberry St, Richmond, VA 23220
Closed • Opens Tuesday at 11AM
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