Richard’s Brick Oven Pizza

They have the best pizzas. Love the garlic knots. Love the pasta dishes. Great service. Love the appetizers. I haven’t had anything bad there.

This place is somewhat of a hodge-​podge of interesting on the inside. There are garage doors and something that looks like plastered straw for walls, yet it was clean inside. It could also use some sprucing up on the outside. BUT, don’t let that deter you.
The brick oven is really something to see. It is rather large and impressive, and you can actually watch the pizzas cook if you choose. Personally, I love open-​concept kitchens/​food prep areas because those places usually don’t have too much to hide.
We started off with the garlic pinwheels. They literally had tons of garlic butter still puddled in their centers when we received them and came with ample marinara for dipping. They were good, yet a bit on the over-​crispy side on some of the outsides.
On to the pizza… they have an impressive selection of toppings to choose from. You can also get any of those toppings on your calzone or salad if you so choose. I like customization because I tend to have more eccentric taste at times. :)
My pizza was half extra mushrooms (shocker!) and half pepperoni and pineapple. It was tasty and cooked perfectly. Tons of cheese that actually looked like real cheese. These were good quality toppings. Our drinks were kept full the entire time we dined, and our server was attentive. I wouldn’t hesitate to go back to this one.

A good pizza place for a small town.
Pros: Garlic pinwheels. Fast and kind service. Reasonable priced. Any pizza with their alfredo sauce.
Cons: BBQ sauce (they use KC Masterpiece and its pretty gross).

My husband and I own The Flying Frog Bed and Breakfast in Franklin. We like to eat at locally owned restaurants so we know where to send our guests who want to go somewhere local for dinner and lunch. We have eaten at Richard’s quite a few times and have never had a bad meal. Friday night we went there with two other couples and everyone enjoyed their food. My husband and split the Greek salad which is large enough for two and it was good. I had my own brick oven pizza with ricotta cheese, bacon and artichoke hearts. The thin crust was cooked perfectly. My husband had the mushroom ravioli which is always good and one of our favorite dishes. Our friends had pizzas and entrée salads and all four thought the food was great. Several of us tried the sangria and I will be ordering it again.
We had guests Saturday night who wanted somewhere to eat before the movie at The Historic Artcraft Theater. We sent one couple to Richard’s and they told us the next morning it was a good choice. We only wish they would expand their menu a little. Service is always quick and the servers are friendly. Plenty of parking to the side and on the street. They have great outdoor seating in warm weather.

We have been looking for a good Pizzeria in Franklin Indiana. We visited later in the evening and had to wait a few minutes for a table. The restaurant is a cute converted garage. There is a huge brick oven in the center where pizzas are cooked over a fire. They also serve locally made soft drinks like root beer in addition to coke products. We ordered garlic knots that the waitress described as a garlic and cheese version of the cinnamon roll. Our teenage described it a a way to get rid of extra dough that wasn’t really edible. You really couldn’t taste the garlic and they were overcooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside. We ordered two pizzas Our pizza crust was Burnt to the point of inedibility. The pizza was bland and the kids didn’t even like it. We will continue to look for a great Pizzeria in Franklin.

Cool place

We ordered the Caesar salad and Greek pizza. Server was good. Food was very nice, as was atmosphere. Malbec was spicy and perfect with the meal. However, all ambiance was shifted (remember this was our daughter’s get adulation meal with a party of six, five of which were from out of town), when the manager came over and encouraged us to «give up the table» as she had guests waiting. We had just ordered another round of drinks and were planning on ordering dessert.
We left unhappy.

Our pizza was some of the best EVER! If you like pizza, come here, you won’t be disappointed.

This place is nestled in the heart of downtown Franklin, IN and the friendly owners/​staff make you feel like you’re part of the family. In fact, this was my 1^st time and I was there for a family reunion. I am so glad we chose this place because there’s something on the menu for everyone even if pizza isn’t your thing, but if it is watch them cook it in the beautiful brick oven! Enjoy local beer on tap or do what we did and try the pomegranate martini. I’m already dreaming of my next customized pizza creation! Give this place a try and you won’t be disappointed.

Went down to cover a fundraiser that was being there. All the food that was being ordered look good. So before I left I ordered a custom pizza and also a house salad to go. Got home and the pizza was amazing and the salad was great.
It was the first time to eat an brick over cooked pizza. Just wish I lived closer this would be my favorite place to get a pizza.

This place could be so much! I’m not exactly sure what is not right… Ok, but ultimately pricey pizza for what you get. They have local beer on tap, but no buzz to stick around for a couple. Menu has few choices. I always go in with hope, but leave wondering what the something is that’s missing. Worth a try though.

Ordered a custom pizza and it was baked to perfection. Loved the thin crust and the toppings were fresh. The service was prompt and the waiter gave us good advice on the cheese and sauce options.

This place is great, but loses a star for service.
Small selection, but excellent local beer. Hawaiian pizza was amazing, I suggest adding pepperocini. Calzone was good, but too much bread and cheese, not enough fillings. The previously touted pinwheels lived up to their good name.
Overall, great pizza place!

If you grew up in a small town like me, this place will make you feel right at home. The outside doesn’t have very good curb appeal, but trust me it’s worth the trip inside.
Once inside you are greeted by friendly staff and a huge brick oven. It was pretty empty when we were there, but it was nice because you could see them cook the pizza in the huge oven.
We started with the cheesy garlic pinwheels. One word. HEAVEN! Seriously you have to get it if you make the trip to Richard’s.
I had the spaghetti and meatballs, which was really good. I know you can’t do much with spaghetti, but it was delicious. My boyfriend had the BBQ chicken pizza, which he also said was great.
Overall, amazing and we will definitely be back to eat again!

I and my family absolutely love this place and moreover anything Chef Richard Goss is involved with. His culinary talents are first rate! I’ve NEVER had a meal that was lest than GREAT from one of Richards restaurants… ~BA

Pretty good pizza, we had the one with chicken and blue cheese. I like the bubbly crust that comes out of their brick oven!
We also had their artichoke dip, which was fine, but not outstanding, and a somewhat-​overdressed Caesar salad.
Service was really nice but we were also the only ones in the place at the time!

If you are looking for a good locally owned Pizza shop, Richard’s fits the bill. The pizza selection provides something for both meat eaters and vegetarians. I personally love the Greek pizza — veggie friendly!
The atmosphere is pretty unique, housed in an older gas station. We have tried their mixed alcoholic drinks before and have been dissapointed — stick with beer or wine (unless they get a new bartender!).
For an appetizer — try the Cheesy Garlic Pinwheels — they are amazing!

Awesome pizza, and a really cool relaxed enviorment with a legit brick oven that takes up some serious space but adds to enviornment. They have a ton of differnt gourmet pizzas you can try from tame to I want to take my bowels on a roller coaster of pain. However, I went on a roller coaster of delicouness. The only downside is the pizza is a little pricey for Franklin, IN. Why isnt there 4.5 on here?

One of my favorites! The staff is great. The food is great. Fresh. Amazing. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

We went here on a torrential rainy evening. It was especially cozy inside. The waitress was very cheerful and helpful. The brick oven, in plain view, dominates the atmosphere, as it should be. The pizza was delicious. The dessert rolls are great. If you are in the mood for more fine dining you can try the adjoining Richard’s Kitchen.