Food fit for the Gods — Authentic Italian Dining in Richmond’s Fan District
Bacchus is an Italian inspired restaurant at the corner of Main and Meadow, in Richmond’s Fan District — serving pasta, seafood, and Mediterranean classics since 1999.
Cozy & intimate, in the Fan
A room that feels like a warm welcome
Tucked into a classic shotgun building on the corner of Main and Meadow, Bacchus is filled with charm, tempting aromas, and friendly faces. It is intimate by design, and unmistakably “the Fan.”
From our Italian kitchen
Signature Dishes
Chicken Piccata
The one that isn't going anywhere
Calamari
Sautéed in olive oil with lemon, garlic and capers
Spinach Salad
Green apple vinaigrette, goat cheese, and toasted almonds
Fried Goat Cheese Salad
Beets and mixed toasted nuts
Roasted Duck Breast
Portobello mushroom and port wine reduction
Veal Scallopine
Brown butter, lemon, capers, and artichoke
Eggplant Parmesan
Lightly breaded, with marinara and parmesan
Seared Sea Scallops
Prosciutto and truffle oil
Every week
Happy Hour & Weekly Specials
Join us for happy hour in the Fan, Monday through Friday.
Happy Hour
Monday – Friday · 5:00 – 6:30
- Half-price pours of wine by the glass
- $2 off every draft beer
- Half-price well cocktails
Pasta & Wine
Sunday – Thursday · 5:00 – 6:30
Two pastas and a bottle to share — Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, or Cabernet — for $55.
Since 1999
A Fan institution, still going strong
Chris DiLauro and Nancy Fisher opened Bacchus in 1999, inspired by the cozy dining rooms of New York City. More than twenty-five years later, the same familiar faces and the same commitment to doing it right keep the corner of Main and Meadow feeling like home.
Read our story →Kind Words
“What a wonderful place to have a gourmet meal with fresh ingredients. My husband had the salmon and shrimp served in lobster sauce. I had a hearty lamb shank in white bean broth. We also shared a fried goat cheese salad and bacon Brussels sprouts on the side. Everything was delicious! The best of all, our waitress Hanna was extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely visit Bacchus again.”
“Great cozy place, food was awesome, staff was very friendly and made great recommendations. The chicken piccata was absolutely awesome. I came in for a solo dinner, but it would be a great date spot or a place to come with your friends. I see why this neighborhood gem is always packed.”
Gatherings & celebrations
Private dining in the Fan
Our upstairs room is made for the occasions worth gathering for — anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, and business dinners for groups of up to 14. Intimate, private, and unmistakably Bacchus.
Ask about private dining →