12 Best Italian Restaurants in Wake Forest

“This was our 3rd time here for dinner. The first time , 2 years go was exceptional.the food, atmosphere, and service were amazing. Last year we went and there were flies swarming our table. We ordered the osso bucco which is typically veal shank. This came as 2 tiny little pork ankles not veal, and was disappointing in taste. This year, we decided to go at Christmas to see the decorations. We ordered the burrata, and they brought us the shrimp appetizer. We sent it back and the server came back with it & said that we ordered it. Which we did not, instead of a confrontation, we kept it. It was delicious, but not what we ordered. The primo dish , we ordered the ravioli to share, it was very good. For or entree, we ordered the veal chop. It was chewy as if undercooked, soggy, as if it layed in its breadcrumb coating too long. For a $47.00 vealchop, it was a complete disappointment in taste and texture .as we went there specifically for the veal chop. After 3xs, the meals got worse instead of better. Our waiter was excellent, it’s too bad., but the food has gone downhill. We are Italian and are always looking for a great Italian meal. This was not!“

“I came here with my son and sister fot the first time. I had never heard of this restaurant but as an avid lover or pasta and Italian food I was eager to give it try.
Im really glad I did, because the food was delicious. I love how everything was made fresh in front you and the options were plenty. I love when I find a dish I can mix and match with and thats a huge appeal of the pasta. Pick your sauce, noodle and protein.... we love variety.
In addition to all that the head chef, Alec, came and spoke with us to see how everything was and it was a nice personal touch for a restaurant where I wouldnt typically expect that type of attention. I look forward to going back to try more things off the menu, but it truly was a 10 out of 10 for me and I will be back!“

“Awesome NY/NJ style pizza 🍕 and other great Italian dishes!“

“Had another wonderful experience at Paco Pizza. The Food is always on Point. The staff is always friendly and courteous and helpful with a recommendation should you need one. I highly recommend Paco’s 🍕“

“Waitress need to address all customers if light is on ... All they have to say is your server will be right with you .... Them walking by and not saying anything is rude if they work in the restaurant they all should be one team not working by themselves... There is some kind of tension that is always causedy management.... Managers remember you set the tone for your team ... Food was good and late“

“I'm from N.Y so I know Brooklyn style pizza. I've been coming here for over 5 years consistently every week, and it's New York style pizza 100% plus all the other Italian dishes are excellent just as good as homemade if not better. Frankie the owner and his big staff are always friendly, professional and extremely cleaniness minded. Quality is always consistent. 100% recommended.“

“We enjoyed lunch at George’s today. Four adults and two kiddos. Prices were very reasonable for what we ordered. We ordered a variety of food and everyone enjoyed their meal. One waitress was running it all, and she was still courteous and attentive.“

“The employees were awesome and so friendly!“

“Very friendly staff. Good entrees, but there pizza and Stromboli are the best anywhere around.“

“Normally, yes, but tonight was horrible!. It took over an hour to get our food; the pizza was terrible — was supposed to be half plain cheese and The other had lots of veggies on it. Over a 3rd of it had the veggies- way more than half, so my kids were very disappointed as they only like cheese. Pizza was very sloppy also. My salad was also incorrect - it came with things on it I specified that should not be on there. They clearly were rushing. I will not order again on a Saturday evening! Very disappointed.“

“Always impressed when I get pizza from Johnny’s Pizza in Wake Forest. They never disappoint! Large pizzas, high quality, at very good prices! Staff does a great job, fast, polite and efficient. You get your money’s worth. Love the NY style pizza, and I was born in NY! Keep up the quality work Johnny! I will be back.“