37 Best Italian Restaurants in Raleigh

“Pasta me this, Pasta me that! this pasta focused restaurant is the place to go for an excellent pasta dinner in Raleigh.

The green and white checkered tile floor and the large pasta where all of their pasta is made fresh just scream authentic Italian. Although the menu has an awesome selection, the Tagliatelle is outstanding, and the fresh pasta is very refreshing.

Great food, great drinks and friendly staff, you just can't go wrong here. Cheers!“

“Went there for dinner and was blown away. The service was amazing and the food was even better. My favorite dish was the seasonal Pear and Coppa pizza. I hope they make it a permanent item. The four cheese ravioli and the seasonal Anguloti were also amazing. I will definitely be back to visit.“

“We recently went to Brodeto to discover what all of the hype was about. From the minute we walked into the restaurant until the moment we walked out, I have nothing but great things to say about this restaurant. i honestly believe it was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. The food is awesome and the staff was spot on in every aspect. I can only hope that everyone has the same experience that I was able to witness.“

“Outstanding service and authentic Italian Food! Wow! Just wonderful food!! Recommend highly!! You won’t be disappointed!!“

“Alex was our waitress and she was awesome“

“Excellent food & great service always!“

“Everything was delicious. Had a calzone with sausage. Spaghetti with meat sauce. And pepperoni pizza. Wait staff was cheerful and attentive. Ordering at the counter was quick and easy“

“This place!!! It's hard to say what's best. Special shout out to sliced Italian sausage...not crumbled. Antipasto salad with Blue and anchovies!!!!!!

Vegetarian options: Buratta w.. garlic honey black peper toast“

“Most times when I go here Jamal is working. He is a great employee and really needs to be promoted to manager. He is always very kind and has great customer service skills. Even if you have to wait a little bit for the food he will talk to you of He is not super busy. He has all the qualities to be a great manager. I wish more people like Jamal worked in food service!! Promote him. Like yesterday please“

“They don't have a kids' menu, but they have a lot of food that kids will like. spaghetti and meatballs for kids and adults they also have a really good calamari they have salads, and the desserts are amazing. 10/10 definitely recommended“

“Beautiful little spot. Service is fantastic. Location is good. I had the lasagna, that was excellent. Wife had the eggplant, that was very tasty. My son had the bolognese, that needs work. They could do better on that. Good wine selection. Sauce/Gravy is on point. All in all it deserves a 5 star“

“Ate dinner here last night! Food was great and our waitress, Hannah, was the best!“

“Such a great place. So yummy and friendly :)“

“Always amazing staff and great quality food.“

“They are a top notch pizza place, best pizza in town. They have good specials, and pizza, to subs and wings. They got what you're hunger for, and the service is the best, extremely polite, and jovial. Love that place

Parking: Plenty of places to park, even in the shade“

“Great authentic Italian cuisine! Great friendly staff!!“

“Just ate here for the first time. I had the Dijon Chicken and shrimp and my wife had a penne pasta dish. We both were super impressed especially after moving back to Raleigh after many years so many other restaurants have not been very good.“

“Just had one of the best Philly cheese steak subs ever! Definitely would recommend.“

“I found a recommendation for Farina on a Reddit post about Italian restaurants in Raleigh and I am so glad I decided to try it! The food was beyond wonderful with amazing portions and our server, Rachel I. was just as splendid. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our experience and I will definitely recommend Farina to everyone!“

“Came in around 8p and ordered a small pepperoni (hand-tossed) with spinach (spinach recommended by cashier) and he told me 10 minutes. I sat in my car for 8 as I was walking in I was met at the door with a steaming hot pizza & may I add it was quite delicious. Don’t think I’ll be getting my pizza elsewhere!!“

“This place is incredible! I had the Dante's Inferno pizza which was probably the best I've ever had. Not only was it spicy, but it had several different kinds of spice. They also made a specialty drink for the film I'm in called, "The Blind Date," which incorporated a small light in the actual drink! But the best part of all was the seemingly ENDLESS cheese strand in their calzones. It was the closest thing to tasting Heaven I've had in a while. My back was to the wall when I was holding this, it was amazing! This place truly is the table where memories are made. Photo by Kevin Hutsell“

“Went with the family to celebrate our granddaughter’s Sixteenth birthday at the Crocker Park location. It was a wonderful experience. The appetizers and entrees were yummy. The service was great. Was a wonderful evening.“

“Some of THE best pizza I've ever had! We drive an hour just to come eat this pizza. The cheese is my absolute favorite but the chicken bacon ranch is awesome too!! Can't go wrong with any choice!“

“This was a takeout order. I'll update or post a proper review when we dine in. That being said, we will be dining in. We made a larger order for pizzas on a Saturday early evening. My order was ready quickly, everyone who ate said they loved it. My wife said, "this is where we're getting pizza from now on".“

“Great food and service. Their sauce is excellent.“

“Incredibly delicious food! Get the Mahti dumplings!“

“Love the service and food! 10/10 recommend!!“

“First time trying them and the piece of pizza was huge. I need to go back and try their entree’s. So far I would say check them out.“

“I love the ambiance and feel of the outdoor patio. The plants, patio lights, and pool make Muliono a huge winner on vibes. That said, the food is average to slighty above average. Nothing I've had is straight up bad by any means! But there's a couple things that make the prices not worth it. Too much salt here, somewhat undercooked pasta there, etc. I did really enjoy the Tiramisu and cannoli though. To me, this is a great place to get a drink or dessert in nice weather.“

“Our entire family celebrated my daughter’s birthday on a busy Friday night, but we felt like we were the only ones in the restaurant! Personal service, great wine, and the food makes you want to go back every day for something new!!! Thanks to the Longp family for a spectacular and fun celebration! Will be back soon!!!!“

“La Piazza catered my daughter's wedding this past Saturday and OMG, it was the best EXPERIENCE ever!!!! The food was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, the amount of food was incredible. Guests were coming up to me all night and the next day asking who catered the wedding, because the food was so delicious. I HIGHLY recommend Anthony for all your catering needs. If you are looking for delicious authentic Italian food then he is your guy to go to. He was absolutely the best to work with. He stayed in constant communication with us the entire time. We also had him make 20 pizzas for the rehearsal dinner and EVERYONE loved the pizza's. He helped make our daughter's dream wedding come true. His staff was AMAZING. Anthony, WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!!THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!!!“

“I had a great meal tonight consisting of veal parm and pasta, bread and salad. The veal and pasta were very flavorful. The rolls were very tasty.“

“My sister and I had brunch here on a Saturday . We’ve been prior a few years back and missed authentic Italian. The weather was nice and breezy, so we decided to sit outside. We were greeted immediately & the waiter was an older man . Maybe the owner?? The waiter made our 2nd experience AMAZING. I love how patient and kind our waiter was. The appetizers were at our table within 15minutes and the food 20 min later, SO GOOD. I’m sure it’s beautiful at night , I plan to have dinner there soon ! It’s worth every penny ! PLEASE visit this place if you’re in the Raleigh- Durham area .“

“Had the Sausage Stromboli, and Veggie Calzone. Along with the free bread and some free garlic knots. Everything was delicious and quick. A great spot to hit after a rough exam at the Prometric center. The bread was delicious and the staff were pleasant and easy to joke with. Would visit again.

Kid-friendliness: Very kind friendly“

“The food was very good, but not particularly exceptional for Italian fare. The service was exemplary, both friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is comfortable and cozy without feeling crowded. It is the type of place to linger. So why the 4 star rating? They are charging an extra fee for using a credit card. I find this irritatingly petty. There are too many other good restaurants that are NOT nickel-and-diming us to death. We won't be back anytime soon.“

“This is my favorite Olive Garden location. The staff are all always super friendly and go above and beyond to make sure their customers have the best dine-in experience. They even offer extra breadsticks and soup to take home when you dine-in. A+“

“One of the highlights of my stay at The Westin was the wood-fired meatball pizza from room service (via ll Falo) - it was perfection on a plate! Crispy crust, savory meatballs, and top-notch ingredients made it an unforgettable meal. If you're ever in the area, this spot is a must for both comfort and flavor.“