44 Best Italian Restaurants near Garner

“Not since dining on Terrania's shores have I tasted a pizza as remarkable as this. I can't recommend Amore Mio any higher, would gladly give more stars, but we're limited to 5.“

“Next to last day of closing. They lost their lease after all these yrs. Lines of people continually in & out today the 23 rd. Food was great. Service was great. Atmosphere great. Hope you're able to find a new site !!! Love your food ! You will be missed. Best cheese logs in the country ?“

“We use to eat here at least once a week but have noticed changes the past few months. The staff is not as friendly as they use to be. The garlic knots are not nearly as good, they have been cold in the middle as if they are warming them up in a microwave. Pizza is still good but after today's visit we will have to say goodbye for a while.“

“Went there on the recomendation of a friend. Whoa! stellar. had a kazack style bread pie with veggies and meat it was amazing. Looks funky form the outsode but inside is upscale. Two different chefs one italian and one kazach, Cant recommend it enough.“

“Was not as happy with my food as I was with the service (although my son does like their pesto pasta). I have visited this place about 6 times and Kelly has always been awesome. He's always courteous and very respectful. He keeps a smile on from the moment you enter the building to the moment you leave. He is the epitome of great customer service. Give this man a raise!“

“I’ve been going to La Roma for years and I’ve never been disappointed. Food is always superb and service exceeds expectations. Please take my word for it, this is hands down one of the top pizzerias in the city. Count on your food to be freshly made by fantastic individuals. Don’t forget to add wings to your order ?“

“Very delicious food. Always.“

“A friend of ours wanted to bless our family to meet her at one of her favorite spots since high school in 1978.We entered in, and you see workers working and two persons in front of us ordering. We found out one of the cashiers was FRANK, the founder and owner. Our friend was such a regular that they all, including Frank and his wife, greeted her with smile, laughter, and embraces. Such a family atmosphere.I was encouraged to try the Philly steak, and I did. It was an amazing flavor, hot and fresh. The bread complimented the taste.. lightly crusted and soft on the inside.My husband ordered cheese pizza. The taste assured us that we were in Italian Heaven. It was a great delight. The sauce and cheese blend, and that amazing crust spoke volumes.Our daughter had chicken fingers and fries. Homemade juicy and fries cut to perfection.Since we ate in, everything was brought to our table. The team of servers was very observant. They all checked on everyone needs. As we sat, ate, and fellowship, the line grew quickly. Amazingly, it didn't take long for orders to be filled. Some were picking up called in orders, while others were placing orders to go or dine in. Though a crowd, the workers kept things clean and flowing. The prices were good for the quality. No slices after a certain time, must purchase whole pizzas then. We went on a Friday after 6 pm.We already know we will return, and we've already told others about this gem. Our hope is to try the lasagna and a few other items. Thank you so much, Frank and staff.Parking: Easy accessKid-friendliness: Food and seating for all agesWheelchair accessibility: Parking and seating“

“This place is a hidden gem. The food was so good. I ordered the buratta, and the surprising twist was that it had drizzles of honey on the plate. I have never had burrata with honey, and I loved it. I had the carbonata with chicken, and it was a huge portion that I ate on for at least 2 days. It was delicious and flavorful with good pieces of bacon that were not lost within the pasta and sauce. Will definitely be back to try more items.“

“Had a great dinner with my cousin and her husband Saturday night. I got the Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Cream sauce and had it on a bed of the OG Mac N' Cheese... WOW! So good!!! Everyone enjoyed their meal. Great food and service was excellent!!“

“Well executed. I like how unique everything feels (ambience and the food). Really enjoyed my corzetti. Maybe the best pasta dish I've had in Raleigh. Excited to come back.Pros (in order of impressiveness):- Service was awesome. Feels very intentional and professional.- Ambience - community table seating was fun. Wish there were more of these in Raleigh.- Food - the pasta dishes were great. Nice selection to choose from and really fresh taste. I liked that they weren't excessively buttery/cheesy as many pasta dishes are at a typical nice Italian restaurant. Good wine selection as well.- Portion sizes were perfect thanks to the service team. For 2 people: 2 starters, 2 pastas, and a dessert was the perfect amount to be full but not stuffedCons:- The starters were fine, but didn't stick out to me as much as the pasta did- Limited dessert menu, but we liked what we got“

“Solid Italian fare. Better than a chain restaurant for sure. The gluten free offerings are good, you can get most sauce options and a breaded gluten free parm. They even brought out a gluten free bread! It was delicious. There’s a large wine selection and gluten free tiramisu for dessert!“

“Caffé Luna never fails to almost bring their A game every dinner we experience there. The MIL wanted to celebrate her birthday there after we had the FIL's birthday dinner in January. She was as happy this time as the last! The only drawback this visit was our server not hearing (or forgetting to write down or failing to put in) our order of a Mozzarella Fresca and an Insalata del Pastore. We were a little thrown when the main courses came out quickly without the antipasti and insalata we were fairly certain we ordered. We were not charged for it, so we assume the server just dropped the ball. All the dishes that did come out, came out perfectly and were as delicious as every other time we have been. Consistency is a wonderful thing!“

“Scott Crawford has done it again! My boyfriend is a big fan of Crawford and Sons so we decided to try this for his bday dinner and it was incredible! Every dish was perfectly seasoned and just melted in your mouth, and our waitress, Rachel, was so kind. We'll definitely be back!“

“You’re wasting your time if you go to another pizza place. Mike’s pizza is the most authentic and genuine experience you can get around here.Parking: Plenty shopping center parkingKid-friendliness: Brought my baby and toddler. Never an issue“

“Alex was our waitress and she was awesome“

“It was sooooooo good! I loved the gluten free homemade pasta which I was able to have substituted in with any dish. I added flat ironed steak and it was cooked to perfection. My mojito was on point. The service was impeccable. I loved everything about my dining experience.“

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

“I love LOVE Cristos! Always great food and service! I've moved away from the area, but I make it a point to get there at least 3 times a month! The calzones are huge, and the pizza is amazing! I'm from up North and it's the ONLY pizza I will eat! Go try it out. You won't regret it!“

“Tried this pizza @the taproom Friday - delicious, fresh slices. Not you $6 pizza from larger chains. Large slices, fresh crust and not greasy. Will definitely be back!!!“

“Food was excellent. Our plans had changed last minute so we had time for breakfast and just googled breakfast near me and selected Saks. They didn't disappoint. The food was on point, the service excellent and the overall vibe was comfortable. Highly recommend this location for breakfast for sure. The lunch menu looked good too“

“I saw this place on door dash and wanted to visit for a while. It was definitely better than I expected! I didn't realize they had so many options. I got the three cheese manicotti and it was delicious and well made. The amount of sauce and cheese was perfect and they have parmesan on the tables as well. The bread was outstanding, soft with a crispy crust. The sweet tea does have a lemony flavor which I enjoyed but I know not everyone might. My friend ordered the baked ziti and had no issues. Definitely give it a try!“

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

“I like to try something different, so I went in. The menu was nice but was overwhelming. The young man steered me in the right direction. It was very tasty. The pesto was delish! And the hot chicken had the perfect kick!Vegetarian options: The gentleman said all the basics start out vegan, and you can add your proteins...Parking: I had no problem with parking.“

“I was pleasantly surprised at how good the pizza taste. We got pepperoni and a build you own. The cheese and bread were perfect amount of crust and texture. My family and I are from GA and stop by to take a chance on this place and it was really, really good and perfect says my 8 year old son who has autism. We will definitely give them our business again.“

“Came for my birthday last night and ordered the meat ravioli, broccoli cheddar soup, and had the Italian donuts. 10/10 on everything! When you come order the donuts!!! Great date night restaurant!“

“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!“

“OMG‼️‼️‼️ THE PIZZA ?WAS AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS ?I had the Margarita pizza and a regular slice ?Both were Absolutely Delicious ?‼️‼️‼️The owner Leo and his team were great ‼️It was my 1st time eating their pizza and I will be a regular customer and tell all my friends from NYC that I finally found a pizzeria that makes pizza like the authentic New York style pizza!!It’s the Real Deal ‼️Leo.. you were right ????????❤️?“

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

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

“UPDATE: I have the pizza another chance after realizing the first time I had the pizza, I was sick due to COVID which coincided with the timing of the pizza. So my apologies.The pizza made us sick. We had loose bowels and throw up middle of the night. The flavor of the pizza and wings is legitimately good though.“

“This place always always always rocks. Good food. Cool atmosphere. Service is always solid. Owners are local. And just a good go to place. Can’t go wrong Coming here. And very nice place to bring your group” for a night out. Local place that’s been around since early 80’s. In Cameron village so good location too!! One of favorites in Raleigh.“

“My family enjoys our local 3 Olives ( New Hope) regularly. Prices are reasonable, food is always excellent and customer service is ??. They’ve earned this review - six plus months and we have enjoyed each dish. Please know we appreciate you!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 grew up eating at Olive Garden and loved it. I was skeptical to go back after a few poor experiences .my boyfriend and I went and our waitress Mikelle was phenomenal, she was pleasant accurate and checked in perfectly without being annoying . The food was great- he got carbonara , I got the five cheese ziti. The salad was just as I remembered delicious. Thank you Mikelle , many of our experiences have been poor, you made me the experience better“

“Great food nice location.“

“If you are looking for an authentic Italian dining experience, Mulino is the place to come.It's hard to find a restaurant that serves actual Roman Carbonara, but they have the best pasta I've had outside of Italy. It's made with actual guanciale and pecorino rather than bacon and parmesan like many carbonaras you find in the U.S. The tiramisu and lamb shank were also delicious. The lamb is the best lamb that I've had and we will definitely be back for more!The service was friendly, albeit a little slow, but very reasonable considering how busy they were. This also added to the Italian-esque experience if we're being honest!Parking: There is parking on site, but it is an oddly shaped lot and was very full when we were there. It seems like there are enough available spots for the amount of people who can dine in the restaurant.“

“Overall Rating: 6.8/10This restaurant impresses with its cleanliness, spaciousness, and user-friendly online ordering system. The quality of the food stands out, matched by efficient service and a comfortable atmosphere.Service: 7.1/10The welcoming staff, cleanliness of the venue, and seamless online service contribute to a positive dining experience. The ease of ordering through the website, coupled with notifications and convenient payment options like Apple Pay, enhances customer satisfaction.Food:Chicken Calabrese: 6.8/10This dish excels with its perfectly cooked pasta and tender chicken, providing a balanced and clean taste that's both satisfying and not overly complex.Cheese Pizza: 6.9/10A very tasty option featuring abundant cheese and minimal grease, although the slicing could be improved to prevent cheese from sticking between slices. A slightly crispier crust would elevate this pizza further.Bruschetta: 7.1/10The bruschetta presents well visually and delights with its flavor. The sauce on top pairs well with the dish, though the marinara sauce is just satisfactory.Value: 7.3/10At $45 for three entrees, the restaurant offers good value, especially considering the quality and portion sizes of the meals provided.“

“Amazing food , Where do I begin , how have I not ordered from here before today . The bread was so incredibly fresh , the deli meat was superb . The combination of sandwiches, superb . Lifetime new customer 5 star all the way , thank you for making our event memorable.“

“I can’t just write a review about one dish, all of the dishes I’ve had are AMAZING! The mozzarella sticks, calamari, “The Don” pizza, lobster ravioli (I got with delicious vodka sauce), chicken rollatini, veal dishes, even down to the desserts- all phenomenal and full of flavor. The staff is also very friendly and always go above and beyond, which is a huge plus. Very nice restaurant to go to for AUTHENTIC, quality Italian! Can’t wait for the Raleigh location to open!“

“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!!!!“

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