Interior and exterior views of Carini Italian Restaurant including dining booths, bar area with statue, tables with chairs, and a red vespa scooter by a Carini Ave sign.

Carini Restaurant

Smiling older man with white hair and beard wearing a dark checkered shirt.
Giosue Sanzone
Our story begins in Carini, a charming town in Palermo, Sicily, that inspired our restaurant name. Giosue and Rosalia Sanzone arrived in America in 1976, bringing with them a passion for food and a dream.

They honed their culinary skills and gained valuable restaurant experience, which soon blossomed into the vision of their own establishment. In 1978, that dream became a reality with the founding of Carini's in their new hometown of Richmond VA.

Today, the Carini's tradition of culinary excellence and heartfelt passion continues under the dedicated leadership of their daughter, Maria Sanzone.

Our unwavering commitment remains: to create and serve only the freshest, highest-quality food. With remarkable food and a warm, rustic ambiance, we strive to ensure every customer leaves Carini's happy and satisfied. We extend our deepest gratitude to all our customers, both new and old, for your continued loyalty and support.