Great Pizza Outing Right Outside of Short Pump...

Have you ever eaten at Chianti’s in the Gayton Crossing Shopping Center?  I know that this area is technically outside of the Short Pump area but I sometimes it is nice to get away from the franchised craze of short pump.

Chianti’s has really good pizza.  If you like New York style (thin crust pizza), you will like Chiantis.  There pizza is one of the best in the West End (in my humble opinion). My husband ordered their Calzone which comes with your choice of sauces and he was pretty satisfied.

I think some of the waitresses here have been there forever and really treat you well.  The only downside is that I do not think they have a kids menu.  So, if your children do not want pizza, you may be stuck paying for an expensive Italian meal.

They offer some authentic Italian meals and we have tried a few. . . again, they were all excellent, very tasty and nothing close to the bland or overly saucy franchised meals you get at most big chains.

We have discovered a few places in Short Pump and the West End with phenomenal pizza, but are always looking for new ones to discover so share your recommendations if you have them!