Amherst, located at 188 Richmond Hwy in Amherst, VA, stands out as a beloved pizza restaurant that has captured the hearts of locals and travelers alike. The menu offers a delightful assortment, from its outstanding pizzas to pressed paninis and hearty burgers. One must-try is the 8 oz. Angus Bacon Cheeseburger, served with a side of fries or chips—an indulgent yet satisfying experience. Customers rave about the attentive service and welcoming atmosphere. Reviews highlight the quality of the food, with many praising dishes like the Chicken Caprese Panini and the Chicken Caesar Salad. The cleanliness of the restaurant and the friendliness of the staff enhance the dining experience, making it a cozy spot for families and friends to gather. While there are varying opinions on service interactions, many patrons appreciate the owner, Sal’s, commitment to customer satisfaction, exemplified by his generous gesture during a recent visit. With a rich array of options including calzones and strombolis, Amherst is certainly a hidden gem for food lovers, where every meal leaves you craving more. Whether you’re stopping in during travel or looking for your new favorite eatery, Amherst promises a memorable culinary adventure.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great wine list
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves happy-hour food
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Has counter service
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Amherst
Diana Seaman
May 21,2025
Great place to eat! Pizza is outstanding, as are sandwiches salads and pasta . Long-time local place-family owned.
Larry Conaway
May 4,2025
Had a great time. Our server was super attentive and the food was hot and fantastic. Great atmosphere.. everyone was so nice and polite
Chris Bibler
May 1,2025
We stopped here while traveling thru. We each had the Italian trio and it was excellent! The server was friendly and everything was nice and clean. We would stop here again.
Ginger Sargent
Apr 21,2025
So far we've had the pizza, lasagna, chicken Parm, Alfredo, and pretzels with cheese. The pretzels are ok but the cheese is great and they give you a ton. All of the food is delicious! It's my favorite restaurant in the area.
Charlotte Fluharty
Mar 23,2025
My husband and I both love the pizza and get carry out a couple times a month. We went in for lunch recently and while the service was good and the pizza was delicious our conversation over an up charge with the owner was not pleasant. We decided we wouldn’t be going back. Long story short, I had another conversation with Sal, the owner, and he proved himself to be a man who is kind and considerate and values customer satisfaction. He was generous enough to comp us a Valentine’s Day meal the next day. Vito’s offers a variety of tasty dishes from sandwiches to pasta and even a seafood platter that won’t disappoint.
Carline Sales
Mar 8,2025
They have the Best artichoke and spinach dip I have ever had.
Cameron Graham
Feb 28,2025
We were traveling from Maryland to North Carolina and stopped in for a late lunch. We had Sweet Potato waffle fries as an appetizer and they were great, and for our meal we had Steak tip salad and chicken and broccoli calzone. Everything was delicious, all of the ingredients seemed fresh and the service was great. If you find yourself near Amherst Virginia, definitely stop in.
Michelle Tarver
Feb 19,2025
Great little Italian place in Amherst that we have enjoyed for the last 5 years. Thank you for taking care of us over these years. Hopefully we will be back soon.
Reviews For Amherst