40 Best Italian Restaurants near Holly Springs

“We ordered take out from Cristo’s Bistro and it was fantastic! This place is definitely a neighborhood gem. The staff were so kind and the inside of the restaurant looks so cozy-we will need to “dine-in” next time. We ordered the “Grandma Pie” and the “White Hot” Pizzas. Both were full of flavor and delicious! We ordered the Penne alla Vodka and it was perfectly cooked. A great meal! We will definitely be ordering again very soon. The entire family agreed-BEST pizza we have tried in Holly Springs!“

“I am a photographer and recently photographed a rehearsal dinner here! It was a great experience! The staff welcomed me as soon as I arrived and I honestly felt like ‘one of the family’! The event space was perfect! We had room to mingle and the lighting was wonderful for my photos! The decor and colors are great and added to my images perfectly! The food was amazing.. the staff and service perfect! If you are looking for a place to hold an event, do not hesitate! And let me know if you need a photographer as I would be happy to capture images here anytime!“

“Our server Elisa was wonderful. Very professional and very kind. All around good experience.“

“Amazing Italian food! What a pleasant surprise.“

“I'm originally from the Chicagoland area and love Chicago Deep Dish. No one does it right. The crust is usually super think and the toppings, especially the cheese, is far too sparse. ACME Pizza... you guys literally made me get all teary eyed with the first bite! I was back home again after 20+ years of missing my hometown pizza, I was home. I had to drive over an hour to get to you, but I would do it again! For those of us who miss home, this is definitely a warm tasty slice of home comfort food. Now if you guys ever create a parbaked pie that my hubs could pick up on the few occasions he has to travel to Raleigh for his job so we can have the fresh out of the oven taste when he gets home. . . You would make this former Chicagoan very happy.“

“Live Michealangelos pizza. Gonna eat there tonight. Good buffet with courteous staff.“

“Established Italian restaurant, and an NC State centric place. We only sat in the restaurant but they also have a bar attached . Lots of photos and things. Our pizza was good as was the caprese salad. We'll have to come back and hit the bar, and try more of the menu.“

“great food great atmosphere and great management I love the customer service definitely we'll go back again“

“The food is always delicious and service is impeccable. Ethan is a great waiter.“

“Visiting from Buffalo NY with my cousin Beth and I must say the food and service was outstanding! I ordered the homemade pasta with a red cream sauce which was to die for. Even the bread is unbelievably delicious! All 4 of us loved the entire evening of delicious food and wonderful service. I wish Buffalo offered such fabulous food and experience!!!“

“Dinner tonight was fabulous. We were a party of four and we all had different appetizers and entrées. Each plate was cooked and presented perfectly. Prices are reasonable and portions are very generous. If you go home hungry, it's your fault. Staff is friendly. Pasquale is awesome. Be sure to have dessert. We will be back soon. Thank you for a truly relaxing and memorable evening. This is my new favorite Italian restaurant in the area.“

“Love this place so much! We eat here every chance we get. 😄“

“5*! Went 1st time today, was excellent, food, service, cozy atmosphere, big room, will be back.“

“Awesome service and food!“

“This place is great. Absolutely exceptional and friendly service. Savannah knocked it out of the park. The food quality is a great value for your money. Ingredients are fresh and cooked perfectly. Very nice crusty with the right char, crispy yet light. Angier has a diamond in two cousins. Will be back again!“

“I had dinner here for my friend's birthday celebration and I must say the service was great. The food was good and the atmosphere was welcoming. I would recommend this place to family and friends and give you 5 stars.“

“Very busy night with a hard drinking reheardinner in the back room. Man that bar tender is a pro's pro. Slamming out so many mixed drinks quickly. Staff so friendly, fun, and accommodating. We all loved our meals. Cool spot“

“The pizza is delicious and coming from NJ, I know good pizza. I grew up eating NY style pizza and the pizza here is a very close second and a nice small friendly place to take your family for a quick bite to eat during the week when you can’t decide what to cook at home.“

“I enjoyed both the chicken Alfredo and the Greek Pizza crust was great !“

“We love Salvio’s, but I’m so sad that with the new online ordering system there is no option for roni cups except for on a specialty square pizza. Please add roni cups back to the build your own pizza ☹️ High quality pizza, delicious!“

“We unexpectedly had to stop at Mezza Luna after car troubles! We waited for a tow truck & walked to this restaurant. The owners were AMAZING! We chatted about life, food, the even gave my daughters food advice about treating others right! The food reminded me of the amazing pizza AUTHENTIC pizza I had in New York! We will travel again, and again… intentionally! May God continue to bless your business. Thank you! ❤️“

“We chose the Cary location Olive Garden to cater my daughter’s wedding of 90 people last Saturday. The were fantastic. Dana helped us so much with quantities we needed for that many people. Delivery and set up was right on time and everyone LOVED the food! Recommend for any catered event.“

“We enjoyed our half bacon Sicilian pie last night so much! The fried breadsticks were amazing too, as was the pepperoni calzone! The staff member who took our order over the phone was kind and courteous, double-checking to make sure the order was correct. Prices are more than fair. Could not have asked for a better experience and delicious food! Thank you!“

“Great pizza, love the ease of ordering with the Brothers Pizza App (can easily re-order a previous order with a few clicks). We love the large pepperoni, usually has a nice crispy crust (not chewy or undercooked), and a generous amount of sauce. We also love the Grandmothers pie. If you like bruschetta you should try this delicious, fresh tasting pie. We order pizza here about twice a month, and it is consistently delicious. Follow the Pizza Man Ken Schmidt on Instagram and Facebook for Triangle Area pizza reviews.“

“Best pizzeria on the planet and definitely in Wake County!!! Good people and Good food…please stop by today“

“We enjoyed our half bacon Sicilian pie last night so much! The fried breadsticks were amazing too, as was the pepperoni calzone! The staff member who took our order over the phone was kind and courteous, double-checking to make sure the order was correct. Prices are more than fair. Could not have asked for a better experience and delicious food! Thank you!“

“I just wanted to say my husband and I were in last night at the Holly springs location after the dinner rush. He had the special and I had the baked ziti bolognese which both were fantastic! The service was excellent! The waitress was wonderful!!! She was the sweetest. I wish I got her name but I do know she’s from Naples and we talked a bit. Just overall fantastic dinner, great atmosphere. Great job Mama Mia’s! 🍝❤️ cannoli was amazing 🤤“

“We enjoyed our half bacon Sicilian pie last night so much! The fried breadsticks were amazing too, as was the pepperoni calzone! The staff member who took our order over the phone was kind and courteous, double-checking to make sure the order was correct. Prices are more than fair. Could not have asked for a better experience and delicious food! Thank you!“

“I've been wanting to try Papa's pizza for awhile. Got some good coupons in the mail and decided to go for it. The pepperoni and sausage pizza is great. Cheese bread is great. And the wings were amazing.
Definitely found my new pizza place.“

“Milano's has become the only place in the neighborhood my family gets pizza. We've gotten take out from there 6 or 8 times and there was only one mix up which they made right with no questions asked. I've never been disappointed by their pizza so I'm excited to try their pasta and sandwiches sometime.“

“We really enjoyed our meal and the waitress was very sweet. We will be back.“

“I usually love your pizza, but when the cook pays more attention to his cell phone than the oven, bad things happen. Pizza tonight was burnt.“

“Forget Pizza Hut or Domino's, this is hands-down the best pizza around! This has been my pizza place for the past 7 years. Food is always top-notch, price is good and the people are always friendly as can be! Highly recommended for some Detroit-style pizza!
Used to live down the street from the original store back in Sterling Heights Michigan, quality is still the same!“

“The cheese pizza was nasty...where's the cheese...it was dry!! Very unhappy with my order.“

“Yujin did an amazing job. Guy was working alone and made a fantastic wrap and pizza. Give this guy his own restaurant!“

“I went at night, only seen 2 people working and they were super friendly and customer service was a 10/10…. hope to see more friendly faces more often & the food was super HOT AND AMAZING. i tried it for my first time and i will be coming back again 🤩“

“If you’re from Chicago - yes, this is the Rosati’s you know and love. If you’re not from Chicago, try the pizza, their thin crust is *chefs kiss*. I have no doubt that their deep dish is equally as wonderful. We will definitely return.“

“Picked up a Chicago Style pizza that was excellent (I’m from Chicago). It’s the only one I’ve tried since moving to NC that even comes close to the deep dish deliciousness. In addition your Bada Shrimp and Cesar dressing are really good.“

“I love there pizza slices and that they have sodas I can drink ! Also one of the guys gave me some garlic knots thank you !“