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Richmond, VA

Renovating a popular pizzeria to meet growing demand and enhance guest experience.

• Award-Winning Pizza: Zorch Pizza has been recognized as the Best Pizza in Richmond multiple times.
• Community Focus: The restaurant emphasizes a welcoming space for families, friends, and pizza lovers.
• Expansion Plans: Renovations at the Carytown location aim to increase capacity and improve the guest experience.
• Richmond Staple: Zorch Pizza has become a key player in Richmond’s dining scene since its start as a food truck.
• Enhanced Offerings: The upgrades will allow for increased pizza sales and an expanded bar program.

Zorch Pizza, a well-regarded pizzeria in Richmond, Virginia, is planning to renovate and expand its original Carytown location. The company aims to meet the growing demand for its New York-style pizza by adding a second pizza oven, a walk-in refrigerator, and a larger bar. These upgrades will allow Zorch Pizza to increase its pizza sales, extend operating hours, and enhance its bar offerings. The restaurant, known for its vibrant atmosphere and community focus, seeks to improve the guest experience and continue its growth trajectory.

Since its inception as a food truck in 2018, Zorch Pizza has gained a loyal following and received numerous accolades, including being named Best Pizza in Richmond multiple times. The company opened its first brick-and-mortar location in 2021 and a second location in 2024, featuring a retro pizza parlor atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on quality and community, Zorch Pizza has become a staple in Richmond’s dining scene. The planned renovations at the Carytown location will support the company’s vision of creating a vibrant hangout spot that offers both takeout pizza and a full-service bar experience.

Company Info

Zorch Pizza offers authentic New York-style pizza in Richmond, Virginia, with a focus on quality and community engagement.

Zorch Pizza is a popular pizzeria in Richmond, Virginia, known for its authentic New York-style pizza made from scratch daily. The business began as a food truck in 2018 and quickly gained a loyal following, leading to the opening of its first brick-and-mortar location in Carytown in 2021. Zorch Pizza offers pizza by the slice, whole pies, and a full-service bar, creating a welcoming environment for families, friends, and pizza enthusiasts. The restaurant has received local acclaim, winning Best Pizza in Richmond multiple times and being recognized among the city’s top restaurants.

In 2024, Zorch Pizza expanded with a second location featuring a retro pizza parlor atmosphere, complete with vintage arcade games and an expanded menu. The company is now focused on renovating its original location to meet growing demand, enhance the guest experience, and increase capacity. These upgrades aim to improve functionality with additional kitchen equipment and a larger bar, allowing for extended hours and increased sales.