25 Best Italian Restaurants near Carrboro

“We were outside on the patio which was perfect! Our reservation was 5:30 and the weather was beautiful. We had the focaccia bread which was amazing!! And you must get the fior di latte ice cream before your main course because it is soooo worth it! We were well attended on the whole night as well :)“

“I’ll echo what’s been said here - food was superb - however, please consider adding more detailed English descriptions to the menu, it won’t make it any less “authentic” it will just make ordering way less tedious for patrons and the waitstaff (our server tried her best to explain what an Amari was and left us more confused than when we started)“

“This was my second time going to Piero’s. It was absolutely wonderful- inventive and delicious cocktails, excellent entrees and a delicious dessert. We never felt rushed from one course to the next AND great music! Chef Miguel is the best and we had excellent service throughout! Highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion!“

“Vici Ristobar's offerings for the Triangle Restaurant Week are beautiful. The grouper and spinach were delicious, as was the cavitappi and Italian sausage. The tiramisu and canolli were light and a perfect finish. I also very much enjoyed the bread and the pear and gorgonzola salad.“

“We had the chefs tasting menu. It was phenomenal over all. However, there were two stand outs. They were the crispy sea scallop and the iberica pork. The scallop was very tender yet had deliciously crispy edges. The pork was incredible. I'm not sure if I would have identified as pork if I hadn't known what it was. Tender, yet meaty, it was truly a delight.“

“We held our staff holiday party here this past December (2023) and they were absolutely amazing. The staff were extremely attentive, the restaurant is beautiful and classy and food was impeccable. Due to the size of our group, we opted to have the entrées served buffet style. However, the appetizers and salads were individually served, and were amazing. The appetizers were delicious and the salads were so good I could have stopped there but the entrees were AMAZING. We enjoyed ourselves so much we came back with friends a few weeks later and were even more impressed. Every single thing we had was beautifully presented and delicious. I highly recommend checking out this restaurant, whether it be for a special occasion or a good night out with friends. You won't be disappointed.“

“Our experience with their dishes has always been good as it was again last night (manicotti and lasagne). It was pleasant eating outside as part of the dine-in option. And the service was excellent, as always. Oh, and don't forget the desserts. This time we had the limoncello cake.“

“My boyfriend and I have had 2 great experiences here. To me, Saturday mornings are perfect for their blueberry pancakes with a side of really high-quality bacon. It's so good and the only thing I've gotten. The first time we went, he got the shrimp and grits, which was really good. The grit cake is a nice touch and probably keeps them from having to make a pot of grits. Cheers for efficiency. The second time we went, he got the New Orleans egg souffle (I can't remember the exact name). He said it was bland but still pretty solid. One star off because our first visit was riddled with slow service and the bland dish on the second visit. The drinks were solid, the coffee was hot, and we hope to be back again and again.“

“My 4-year-old will cry all the way home if we do not stop. Every time! He loves this place more than Chick-fil-A! And don't let there not be a booth open...lol. Luckily, we haven't had a problem with his preferences! Adult and children fun atmosphere. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. ????Kid-friendliness: Great tenders. 2 arcade machines at the end. Colorful.“

“I had a vegetable lasagna from Pop's Backdoor Pizza and it was so good. I am a vegetarian/pescatarian and I eat vegetarian lasagnas from time to time. This one exceeded my expectations. I had planned to save half for today but I ate all of it! I ate the garlic bread in the parking lot. Delicious!!!“

“I love this place. Out of all the Franklin St "legends," IP3 lives up to the hype. The food is terrific, and the staff is fantastic. I'm new to the area but have already been here 4 times at lunch and dinner, and it's always great. Some buddies and I watched Champions League soccer here, and it draws a great crowd.Also, during a hectic dinner rush, I saw one employee volunteer to take an order to a customer who was drinking at a bar next door. I have NEVER seen something like that at a place that busy.Go to IP3!“

“We ate here for Valentine's Day. I ordered the Chicken Marsala, my sister & niece got the lobster ravioli, and the hubs ordered the lasagna. We all LOVED our meals, with the exception of the hubs. The lasagna was not layered, it was more deconstructed. Bread and service were outstanding! The place was clean and quaint! A nice little authentic Italian gem!!“

“best garlic knots i've ever had. the dough was great for the pizza although i would've liked it to be a little crisper (we came close to closing time so i don't know if that's why). i also wish they put a little more cheese on the pizza. but over all great and cheap!!!“

“I ordered the chicken marsala without the mushrooms and they charged me more for the sauce, my wife ordered the steak with two sides that came with it and was charged for the sides all this extra charges for what we thought came with it it was a downer but the food was pretty good“

“Alfredo's is a pretty solid pizza joint located in university mall. They offer a selection of pizza by the slice when dining in, which is always appreciated when you have a group with diverse pallets. If you like ranch with your pizza - name a more iconic duo - theirs is some of the best. The quality of the pizza itself is pretty good and reminds me of many a slice I've sampled in NYC. Service is pretty quick - usually within five mins of ordering- and the staff are nice. Sometimes you have to clean your own table before sitting but I feel like that's part of the pizza joint experience.“

“A cozy place to dine with great Italian food, good service and a fair price. This little gem deep in the Ardennes, in the nice town of Redu, hasn't gone unnoticed. Many people, locals and (mostly Flemish) tourists alike, have already discovered it. Best to make reservations during the tourist seasons and certainly during the weekend. You won't regret eating here!“

“Bella Napoli Restaurant is an Italian Food Lovers Delight. Located at 3511 Witherspoon Blvd. in Durham 27707. You can eat in or take out Carlos and Angela Serrano are the proud owners of this classy and friendly restaurant. The menu offers a lot of Pastas, Salads, Sandwiches, Desserts, and even Chicken Wings! I give them 5 thumbs Up! Give them a call at 984 439 8118 for takeout or to reserve tables for your next meeting, or celebration.“

“I would like to share our wonderful experience at 411 West last night. We had a good sized group ... about 16 folks for work. We rented out the "indoor Patio" space for a private event. fist of all the space was lovely. I was just right for our group. Our server as ultra responsive and helpful, filling glasses and getting our apps out ASAP. The fountain was a little noisy, she went as far as getting that and music in room turned down. What attention to getting us taken care of! Lastly, I had the Spring Strawberry salad and Chicken Parm for dinner. Everything was delicious!! The crisp on my chicken was wonderful! I would ABSOLUTELY recommend this location for a private party. You will have a great time.“

“Hadn’t been here in yearsss. Was craving the hot veggie sub. Was a bit different from what I remember but it was still amazing! Didn’t even plan on getting wings but I’m a wing girl and when I smelled them when I walked in I knew I had to get some. Only left 4 stars because I was shorted one wing with my order but the taste/freshness certainly made up for it! Definitely going to become my new go to!Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian optionsParking: Plenty of parking space“

“So I’ve been here before and only had their Carolina Pasta and Spaghetti and Meatballs, which were good. That being said, here recently I tried their pizza and it was absolutely delicious! I am hooked now and becoming a regular! I would definitely recommend the bbq chicken pizza and their primavera pizza is also delicious. The crust is amazing with the perfect crisp! The pizza sauce they use is equally amazing! Perfect pairing and looking forward to trying all their variety of pizza’s!?“

“When I travel, I like to visit local restaurants instead of the national chains. I saw Zuppa di Pesce on the menu and picture on their website and had to cruise by to get some. The bread is excellent. It reminded me of my days in Germany. I asked for a bag so that I could take my leftover bread back to the hotel. The server brought me a bag with some bread in it. Definitely would put Pulcinella's on the list of places to go the next time I'm in town.“

“Wow. Pizza had chewy and slightly crunch crust. Lots of cheese on 16" pepperoni pizza. Our son got a combo- 2 slices and 8 mozzarella sticks. $42 for all that and two drinks. Service was good. Plenty of employees to get food out quickly. I had to ask for the extra side of sauce I ordered but that was no big deal. I would definitely go back. But we are visiting so not sure when that will be.“

“This is a beautiful restaurant and I have had several delicious meals there. Today I went with a friend and ordered my favorite 4 cheese ravioli. The raviolis were overcooked to the point they were browned on top and parts of the pasta tough. As we were on a tight schedule I did not send the meal back. I was given a dish of extra sauce so I believe they knew the dish wasn’t up to par. The service, as always, was impeccable. I will go back but, after several great hits, today was a miss.“

“Any chance I get I come to Pomodoro Italian Kitchen. I always recommend them to anyone who comes to the area. We were blessed to be there in their meeting room so that we could eat and learn. Highly encourage you to add them as your go to as well.“

“I found hair in my order and they were only willing to give a refund for what the hair was in... I mean why would I want to eat anything else from there when my appetite is ruin... Smh.. I will not be making it back there... Please have your staff wear hair nets. Thank you...“