Chiocca’s may be small in size, but in Richmond it has earned the weight of a local legend. Step inside and the rhythm is unmistakable, bread sliced sharp, meat hitting the grill with a hiss, cheese melting into its own kind of perfume.
The kitchen is tight, the counters close, and yet from that little space come sandwiches that feel like statements: hearty, balanced, and unmistakably theirs. I’ve watched regulars order without glancing at the menu, trusting the craft.
Here are ten sandwiches that capture the spirit of Chiocca’s, built by hands that care.
1. The Sailor
The room smells sharply of mustard and pickles when The Sailor arrives, briny and bright before you even unwrap it…