Virginia’s restaurant goodbyes have continued beyond an earlier wave of local closures, and three more familiar dining spots have now served their final meals. From Richmond to Reston to Lynchburg, each had a different way of making customers feel at home.
One was a late-night pizza standby, another brought bold Sichuan flavors to a neighborhood shopping center, and the third turned special occasions into memorable dinners. Their doors are closed, but the stories behind them deserve another look.
Assante’s Pizza in Richmond
For more than 20 years, Assante’s Pizza helped feed Richmond long after many other kitchens had called it a night. The Broad Street takeout shop closed in August 2026, ending a run that made it familiar to college students and people looking for a meal after an evening out…