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Most Popular Italian food in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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8. Vic's Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Ronald 7
I love the food. That is really important. The chef is willing to make changes to meet your taste. More spice, less spice. It is a cozy place. Not too large. Quiet enough to have a conversation without getting a head ache. The staff is the same every time I have been there which is rare today. It makes you feel more comfortable. They know what they are doing and treat you wonderfully. For some reason it makes me feel like I am in Italy. Very reasonably priced for the quality.
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7. Bella Monica Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 338 reviews
Reviewed By RaleighNCtravel
Four of us stopped in for lunch about noon on a Tuesday. We were seated immediately though the restaurant was doing a good business throughout the lunch time.Our server, Erin, provided excellent service, timely and friendly. I had a calzone which was tasty but the crust was a little tough. My wife had a flat bread which she enjoyed but said the crust was very crispy. The menu has many good options. The noise level was moderate. Parking is ample as it is part of a strip mall.
6. Caffe Luna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 283 reviews
Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffe Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over a decade.
Reviewed By 536joep
A large group of friends went for dinner here and had a good time. We had some nice Italian food and Iâm picky about it. I had the penne con carcafia and it was good. My wife had the spinach stuffed ravioli and she enjoyed it. The service was good and I recommend this restaurant.
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5. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 173 reviews
Reviewed By RaleighNCtravel
Four of us met for dinner about 5:30 pm on a Friday. We were seated immediately and had fast, excellent service from Brittany during out stay. Our orders were delivered quickly. three of us had the pizza and one the chicken pasta entree. Everyone was pleased with their order. I had the vegetable pizza. It was very thin crust cooked just right so that it was crispy but not overly cooked. The pizza was loaded with toppings.The noise level got to near high but we had no trouble visiting at our booth. Parking is ample as it is an out building to the mall.Thank you for your review, RaleighNCtravel! We're constantly striving for excellence -- from food quality to service to atmosphere -- so we're thrilled to know we hit the mark for you all. We look forward to the opportunity to impress you EVEN more next time. Gratefully, Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
4. BRIO Tuscan Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 286 reviews
Come to BRIO Tuscan Grille Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh and enjoy the best of Italian grilled dishes, Italian housemade pasta, Italian sweets, and much more! Enjoy BRIO Tuscan Grille's, warm and welcoming Italian restaurant atmosphere. Join us at BRIO
Reviewed By weathergrl123
We had an excellent meal! The rosemary roasted chicken was outstanding. I love their roasted vegetables and spinach dip as well. The menu changed a bit since the last time we visited years ago and Iâm glad because this was a memorable experience. We look forward to going back! (And we greatly miss the mini desserts they used to offer!)
3. Gravy
Overall Ratings
4 based on 412 reviews
Ask any Italian-American what âgravyâ is, and they'll tell you it's the pasta sauce that their mothers and grandmothers cooked fresh every night. At Gravy Restaurant we take the same care, preparing our signature sauce every day using select tomatoes and
Reviewed By DrOfBytes
This was my first time here. Heard a lot about it so wanted to experience it. Four of us walked in without reservations on a Saturday night. Had to wait a bit but not too long. While waiting we got a drink at the bar. My first drink directly from the bar was good. We were seated and ordered. Our waiter was pleasant and professional. The food arrived quickly. I ordered the salmon dish. It was cooked to my specification. It was good, but I've had better Italian in Raleigh. Their food, at least on this night, needed salt (all four of us thought so) and there wasn't any salt or pepper at the table or any other tables. We had to request a salt shaker. My 2nd drink was a bit too strong, but hey, a lot of people won't complain about a strong drink! All in all, a solid 4 star review from me for food and service. Good, but not great in my opinion. I should go back and try another dish and re-review, but I don't get downtown all that often. Maybe I'll bring my own salt shaker next time. :-)
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2. Vivace
Overall Ratings
4 based on 298 reviews
Vivace is a contemporary Italian restaurant featuring a hip indoor/outdoor bar, fantastic patio, and warm dining room adjacent to an open kitchen. The chef prepares fresh local ingredients with Italian techniques while the bar pours a cocktail menu based
Reviewed By JoeBoxter
The restaurant decor is modern and open which leads to a lot of noise but otherwise it is a great place for a meal. We ordered a Caprese salad, pork tenderloin and grilled salmon. The roasted tomatoes were delicious and the mozzarella cheese fresh. The pork was among the best I have tasted - flavorful, tender and juicy - terrific. The salmon portion was large and it was cooked medium as ordered. Potatoes with both meals were well done - firm, not soft. Service was excellent.
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1. Mellow Mushroom
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Glenwood South's most Mellow dining destination. Enjoy a delicious pizza, salad, hoagie, or wings. Relax on our huge patio with a cold, craft beer. Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers was founded in 1974 in Atlanta, Georgia. This franchise, operated under Home-G
Reviewed By KentH157
I have pizza and meatball grinders. Plus side salad. We go here once a month from work for lunch And we all enjoy it. Friends get meat pizza. Looks good. I get mushroom and onion. Canât go wrong.
