Best Italian restaurants in Raleigh

Price: Moderate (71)Price: Expensive (23)Price: Very Expensive (8)

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1. Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

4.5

Awesome(2677)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 47 times today

On Friday's and Saturday's we are able to accommodate parties as large as 6.Mulino provides a dining experience that takes the curious on a richly rewarding gastronomic journey across the Italian culinary landscape and rewards the intrepid adventurer with simple yet sumptuous cuisine, wines, and a complementary culinary education in the history of Italian cuisine all in a very cozy environment.Patio seating is first come first serve for reservations.Located in downtown Raleigh and minutes from the Raleigh Convention Center, Mulino can accommodate parties from 2-250.For Parties of 12 or more, a large party menu will be required. For details, please navigate to: https://mulinoraleigh.com/menus/limited-menu/

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2. Cucciolo Terrazza Raleigh

4.6

Exceptional(557)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 19 times today

We are now open for lunch Wednesday~Friday, and brunch Saturday and Sunday!Cucciolo Terrazza, named Best New Restaurant 2022 by Raleigh Magazine, serves simple and delicious Italian food using the highest quality ingredients in an upscale, yet friendly and casual environment. We will always strive to provide the best service possible through genuine care for our Guests.

3. Gravy

4.3

Awesome(3470)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 25 times today

Ask any Italian-American what ‘gravy’ 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 locally grown herbs. The heart and soul poured into the preparation of traditional Italian-American dishes pairs with inspired modern twists and a focus on seasonal ingredients to define Gravy’s unique approach to this classic cuisine.For parties of five or more, please call the restaurant: 919-896-8513

4. Bella Monica

4.8

Exceptional(3378)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 43 times today

Benvenuto! Opened August 2000, chef/ owner Corbett Monica and his wife, Julie, created this trattoria as an extension of his Nanas dinner table. A place where the neighborhood gathers to dine and enjoy life. Guests become family at our tables, enjoying recipes handed down from our grandparents. Following tradition, we make our sauce with San Marzano tomatoes and use only the freshest ingredients available, just like Nana. Our gravy is so good that we eat it like soup! Neapolitan menu, thin-crust Flatbread pizzas, Pasta, NC Seafood, Chicken, Local Pork. Without a doubt, the best cannoli you will ever taste! Our wine list features all Italian, hard-to-find selections that are a perfect match for our Pasta and Flatbreads. Wine Spectator 2007-2019. Local art is on our walls and we play a great upbeat music mix. We welcome you to our business, our culture, our family. It is an honor and pleasure to cook for you. Please enjoy our food and the company you share at our table. Mangia bene!

5. Caffe Luna

4.7

Exceptional(2361)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 37 times today

Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over two decades.

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6. Northside Bistro & Cocktails

4.8

Exceptional(909)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 33 times today

Welcome to NorthsideAn upscale neighborhood bistro, with a refined New American style. Whether you're a first-timer or one of our regulars, you'll love the unmatched ambiance and our innovative cocktails that fuels a bustling dining and bar scene.

7. cafe tiramisu

4.9

Exceptional(1409)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 6 times today

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cafe Tiramisu offers a menu full of authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The family-owned and operated restaurant is decorated sparingly and the dining room is a cozy, relaxing environment. Cafe Tiramisu has a full bar but specializes in wine with an extensive wine selection both by the glass and by the bottle.Try the ravioli or the shrimp dip to start out your meal at Cafe Tiramisu. Choose from Italian classics like the lasagna or the marsala. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Choose one of the restaurant's sides for your entree like the fried eggplant or the sauteed spinach.

8. Oak City Meatball

4.8

Exceptional(372)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 8 times today

Situated in Raleigh's downtown, Oak City Meatball Shoppe is a delightful eatery where meatballs reign supreme. Close to Marbles and the North Carolina Museum of History, we're a favorite destination for locals and tourists alike.Enjoy our signature meatball focused menu, showcasing our commitment to using only the freshest ingredients. Enjoy our award-winning Mac and Cheese, Raleigh Mac and Cheese Throwdown winner, along with a variety of meatball options such as chicken, spicy pork, and vegan and vegetarian selections. Don't miss our full bar, which highlights an impressive bourbon selection and a seasonal cocktail list crafted by our skilled bartenders. These thoughtfully designed drinks perfectly complement your meal, ensuring a satisfying experience. Join us at Oak City Meatball Shoppe, whether you're a local craving comfort food or a visitor delving into Raleigh's culinary delights. Indulge in our celebrated dishes that continue to captivate food lovers everywhere.

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9. Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh

4.1

Excellent(730)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 12 times today

Jimmy V’s Osteria & Bar is a unique and modern restaurant was created with Jimmy Valvano’s passion and commitment to excellence, and a percentage of the restaurant’s revenue is donated to the V Foundation. Jimmy Valvano’s love for food is the influence behind our menu creation featuring local and seasonal dishes with an emphasis on delicious Italian/American down to earth and traditional comfort foods using local farm grown ingredients and straightforward preparations. Also, our culinary team focuses on shareable small-plates, to encourage groups to socialize in a convivial atmosphere, which is warm and inviting for family gatherings, a night on the town or toasting drinks with friends.

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10. Brio Italian Grille - Crabtree

4.3

Awesome(343)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Raleigh

Booked 29 times today

Brio Crabtree is a premier Tuscan-inspired restaurant destination serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads prepared in an authentic Italian wood-burning oven. Bringing the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to Raleigh, our chef-inspired menu, chic atmosphere and world-class service will provide a dining experience like no other! We look forward to your visit at Crabtree located in Raleigh, NC - make your reservation or place an online order today!

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