14 Best Italian Restaurants near Durham

“Large steak and cheese is NOT dry at all and has almost twice the steak of wildcat pizza.... I have switched. 15 year local of Durham.“

“We were there, this weekend. The food and the service was incredible!“

“Their Sweet Chicken Curry Sub is to die for! So yummy!“

“We ordered for a memorial service. Food was delicious!“

“The best atmosphere, food, and people.“

“I have been coming here since I was a kid, and we love the food! We threw a party downstairs for my parents' anniversary, and everyone was so kind and helpful! The space was perfect, and the food was delicious. It really is a great place! Thank you for everything!“

“Not the nicest location & the decor feels outdated, however, the place is very clean, the service was excellent & friendly, and once my meal was served I didn’t give a hoot about the superficial stuff. I ordered the pasta with meatballs (Rigatoni Con Polpette) - it was Exceptional!! Well served, perfect pasta, delicious meatballs accompanied by a glass of nice red wine... This is my new favorite Italian restaurant.“

“Wow! I’ve been in the hunt for delicious pizza since Luigi’s in Portsmouth closed, and I finally tried Pepe Nero’s. My search is over! Their specialty Neapolitan pepperoni pizza was next level.“

“We wanted Italian tonight and was pleased to find Cartellis North End right in Dover. Service was great. You can actually see the kitchen from anywhere you sit. Even though the place is small and noisy, the atmosphere was quaint and the food was delicious. I heard they give large portions, so we ended up each ordering appetizer and splitting an entree but still brought some home. Loved the spinach/artichoke dip. The chicken wings looked delicious but the penne vodka with shrimp dish was wonderful. Thanks for being so close to home and bedtime wishes to expand some day soon.“

“Would give it an (overall) 5 rating and 4 (food) rating given a little more sauce on the pasta, and WAY less salt on the bread rolls - which I cannot even eat without scraping first. Regular stop for the wife and I for Spaghetti with Meatballs and sometimes, Sausages. With the Meat Sauce, a very tasty meal for the price, though I believe the portions of the sauce have been reduced recently, lowering it's value as well. All meals come with a choice of soup or salad, I choose the salad regularly (lettuce, tomato, onion and croutons, Italian dressing and optional fresh grated cheese). The tiramisu is to die for and the wine (Red Blend) very nice at the price.“

“Great Fu@king Food. I will highly recommend this place to anyone. 7 stars 🌟 Seven“

“We love the sandwich. Young man who waited on us was very friendly.“

“We were greeted by a sweet young woman and promptly seated in corner booth as requested. Our server was delightful and friendly. Food was good and enjoyed by all. We had the meatballs and Caesar salad , and special ravioli with squash and pumpkin and shrimp, delicious. Unfortunately the couple with us ordered Marsala but was brought Parmesan veal, they opted to keep it and said it was good. Love the atmosphere of restaurant and menu options.“