22 Best Italian Restaurants in Durham

“Friendly atmosphere good food and service.“

“Delicious food and wonderful service“

“Everything was perfect from the host at the beginning till the end. The service was very good. The server was pleasant and very knowledgeable. She was able to make educated suggestions on every course and was a true professional. The food was outstanding.“

“Lunch yesterday Cesar salad vert good Eggplant parm excellent Pasta with meatballs excellent Pasta cooked as requested al dente---sauce very good Will be going back Best eggplant parm we had in the triangle Worth a trip for lunch or dinner“

“Listen, I called this place and said I needed a large pizza and five minutes. Not only did they somehow someway make a large pizza in five minutes but it came out the oven tasting like heaven. It was literally delectable. Place is legit. Service was electric, the boys behind the counter completely understood the situation and completed the mission. Thank you god and devils pizza.“

“Many thanks to Aaron, Mary Claire, and everyone else Alimentari At Mothers And Sons. When Covid forced us to cancel our wedding (we had planned our reception at M&S), the team went above and beyond to help prepare a take home meal for us to celebrate our small ceremony this past weekend. We arrived to pick up our dinner only to be SHOWERED with amazing food and wine. Many thanks for helping to make it such a special day!“

“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!!!“

“Everything at Toast is DELICIOUS!! As an industry member myself, I appreciate their changing menu, seasonality, freshness, and originality, all while keeping the prices surprisingly low. These days, it seems like I can't get a good lunch for under $18. At toast, I can get 2 delicious crostinis, a soup, and a drink from $10-$12. Their lentil soup is honestly the best lentil soup I've ever had, their merguez crostinis are a delight, and the service is all I could ever ask for, with my orders always quickly fulfilled and piping hot when I pick them up. This is probably my dream restaurant: limited hours, changing menu, flavor-focused. Nothing fancy-schmancy, just good ol' cookery and deliciousness. LOVE THIS PLACE!“

“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!!“

“Truly authentic Italian cuisine! We had the most perfect night~ The owner and chef prepared a chefs meal for the 4 of us and everything was so delicious! Great atmosphere and wine too!! Our new favorite local restaurant!“

“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.“

“Great service and great food. We had a long, difficult week, and the kindness and wonderful food really lifted our spirits!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Great food great people always“

“Every time I go there they treat me with such respect . They know my face and even what I want and how I want my steak. I have yet to be disappointed by a choice of entree there. The customer service and food prep time is amazing .“

“Great service , friendly staff and delicious food.“

“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.“

“Best lasagna around! Friendly staff as well. 30 minute drive for us and it’s definitely worth it.“

“Anytime. I'm in Durham, North Carolina. I stopped here. They have the best steak and cheese sandwiches and their pizza is amazing with fresh sauce and fresh cheese and the people are so friendly and they give you sample sometimes they want to keep you business and they're wonderful “

“It was a little chilly inside; however, the salad bar was very fresh and we ate lots of things crust pepperoni pizza. They kept bringing them out. Great fun with my BFF of 34 years!Vegetarian options: Large salad bar with lots of options. I think vegan only diners would be satisfied.Parking: Nice size lot with lots of parking.“