5 Best Italian Restaurants near Arden

“🥰I have nothing but love for Carrabba's now. After Helene hit this area, we were left without power for several days at Audubon Place Apartments. We had lost everything in our fridge, freezer, and small deep freezer. We had nothing to eat that didn't require cooking. We took what we would salvage from our freezers (frozen eggrolls and frozen gyoza) and my cast iron skillet to the grill station area. Yes, we cooked it up on the grill taking a turn with every other person there who was also doing the same thing! While we were there talking to our Audubon neighbors, someone from Carrabba's comes and drops off a spread of food! It smelled so amazing, and it looked so lovely. We took some food for ourselves and neighbors who couldn't come over to the grills. Door to door we went in our building passing out some Carrabba's food and our own food. Yesterday, we stopped by to eat a good solid mean since we had been just eating what we could. We were so happy to see others and to actually have a chance at something normal for a change--not just surviving. Our meals were fantastic, and we had enough to take home for another meal later on. We talked to the owner, Ashley O'Bey and thanked her. Not only had they taken care of us, but they have been serving those here working the recovery and restoration (our linemen and etc)! Ashley made sure we had something else to eat later on as well. She took care of us! Each and every person in there working at this time are blessings! Amazing restaurant; amazing people! Beyond 5 stars!“

“My parents and I visited OG in Arden North Carolina this afternoon for an early dinner. Our server was Cole. He is a exceptional server. My drink was never empty and he kept those breadsticks coming too, which that in itself is a make it or break it for me. You could tell Cole knew what he was doing and was good at it. Food was wonderful as always. The service industry needs more people like Cole. We will definitely be requesting him next time we visit.“

“This place is awesome! Great food, great service and really nice people. Try it. You won't regret it!“

“First time and will definitely return. Jamie and Cory took care of us, great food, and great service. See ya next time!“

“In town visiting family for the holiday. Grew up going to this restaurant and even worked here back in high school dozens of years ago.

Food was good. Personally the sauce & bread were too sweet and not like I remembered but I know ownership and location has changed.

So for a fair review I’ll say the service was fabulous, quick and accurate. Not really an authentic Italian experience but a good portion of food for the price. I took photos of all of our meals for your viewing.

I had the tortellini.
Other dishes: baked ziti, pizzas, lasagna, sub, shrimp scampi.“