The best Meatballs in Raleigh | Sluurpy updated in April

"Came here for dinner while visiting my sister. We decided to sit in the garden upstairs so we had views of the city which was nice. The flambéed..."

Megan Wolfe

Oro

88/100 (2690 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"What a wonderful time we had! The story of an establishment plus the quality of the food and the service create the experience. Once we crossed the..."

Dwayne

"We had a fantastic experience at Oro, Megan our waiters was excellent, we were never in need of anything. They explained clearly the menu was similar..."

Hunter Welch

"Came here for girls nights and was not disappointed. The atmosphere is amazing and so was the customer service. Food may take a while to prepare if..."

Sara Buna

"Great way to end our conference experience in Raleigh! Thankful for the staff for seating such a big party on a short notice. We decided to go with..."

JaLia S.

"This is our second time at Oro and, unfortunately, we did not rate it the first time and that’s our bad. The first time was for my birthday and..."

Toni Koytek

"Oro is a great date night location in Raleigh. The restaurant is bright and open with a nice upstairs balcony. The food is primarily small plates. ..."

Jay Horowitz

"A definite must for a late dinner downtown Raleigh. Very modern trendy interior. They have a great cocktail bar. I came for the roasted oysters super..."

Mary Rogers

"Corey, our server, was amazing! So accommodating, attentive and funny! We tried multiple dishes and most were amazing!! 10/10 recommend the Osso..."

Hailey Carpenter

"I chose Oro for my birthday dinner and was not disappointed. All of the food was great. The truffle mac and cheese blew us away. We followed that..."

Lawrence Rouse

"My son and I decided to visit Oro restaurant during Raleigh Restaurant Week in November 2021. We read good reviews and liked the menu that was being..."

Arvian “Sparkles” Duval

Farina Neighborhood Italian

88/100 (1421 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"Great meal, great service! Try the short ribs, gnocchi! Wow! Roasted chicken delish too! Every bite! Liz, our server, top..."

Dennis Van Berwyn

"The food is amazing. It's wonderfully prepared with fresh ingredients and the presentation is very nice. Wine selection is outstanding as are the..."

Kimberly Starr Cecchini

"Great restaurant with fun outside terrace....we definitely recommend the wood oven pizzas, best in..."

Sylvie Daigle

"We ate at Farina last night for the first time in a while. We had a great dinner that started with the roasted red peppers stuffed with goat cheese..."

Whitney Brown

"The food was outstanding and well worth the price. And the atmosphere was..."

Michael Gottlieb

"The best littleneck clams I've ever had! Large serving sizes, good food and wine selection, and great homemade..."

Aileen Scott Hayworth

"Food, atmosphere, and service is truly TOP NOTCH! Everything was delicious, our server Jimmy was extremely attentive to our party and the owner made..."

Jessica Lynn Edwards

"Once again had a awesome night! The drinks, appetizers, dinner and desert was fantastic! It was the perfect atmosphere to celebrate my anniversary..."

George Hinely

"We had a wonderful meal and our waiter Adam was so polite and helpful when it came to..."

Blenda Coble

"Best italian around. Had the best service and enough food for lunch tomorrow. Check out the killer cocktails..."

Peter Susca

"Farina has a good thing going. The food was excellent, wife and I did a couple apps and entrees a piece, pics attached. They also have a great wine..."

Jose P.

"My experience at Farina Neighborhood Italian restaurant was fantastic. The delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and excellent service made it a place to..."

LynnFlo

"Just YES!! How did I go this long living right across the street and never went! I mean, it was incredible. Had the chicken parm sandwich and the..."

Jenifer Salter Realtor

"This was our first time to Lafayette Village and it is adorable!! We went on a Friday night and Farina was the busiest place there by far. We got..."

Larissa Kim

"pleasantly surprised! (in fact I was BLOWN away) food is FANTASTIC & the drinks are so creative will return ! great prices as well. Their Limoncello..."

Hadleigh Painter

"What a great place - both times! We stumbled upon Farina two years ago and loved the food and service and vowed to come back. Well, we were new to..."

Lance Kruse

"Such a gem of a place. My daughter and I wanted a nice Italian meal. We both enjoyed our dishes. I ordered the bolognese and she had the roasted..."

Moriah Honerkamp

"Went on a Saturday evening and only had to wait about 10 minutes, which is no problem considering you're in the village. We ordered some drinks which..."

Winchester Stewart

"Come here every Friday with the team. Food is great and servers are always nice. If you complain they take too long… good food takes longer to prep..."

Matthew Beasley

"It is quite apparent that this restaurant has quite a following. Unfortunately, if you want to make reservations, there are some odd stipulations..."

Ted Gautsch

"If you’ve got 6 or more people, call for reservations on weekends! We were told the wait was 25 minutes to sit outside on a Friday night, but it..."

Stacy Lee

"If you are looking for a great variety of Italian eats, look no further than Farina Neighborhood Italian. I genuinely enjoyed the goat cheese-stuffed..."

Warren S

"Stopped in here on a Friday afternoon for lunch. Was seated promptly and a server was at the table in less than 2 minutes. I ordered a lager draft..."

Vic Schlosser

"Loved it! The atmosphere is cozy yet lively! The food is delicious and the service phenomenal. My salmon was perfectly prepared. The fried..."

LuAnn Polk

"Went here for the first time. More of an upscale dinning experience. Great for celebrations or dates. We were disappointed in the hostess, and could..."

Katie Foxx

"The food was absolutely delicious! We had the creamed spinach dip, the roasted garlic lobster spaghetti, and the ricotta cheesecake. You can order..."

Megan Wolfe

Vivace

87/100 (1505 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We arrived for a late supper about 8:30 on a Friday evening. We had no reservations but they were able to seat us quickly on the patio as we..."

Stephanie Toney

"Lovely Italian restaurant in north Raleigh, service is friendly, fun and attentive. Food is not too bad but standard. You want a crowd and some..."

StewartGerard

"AHmazing!! My husband and I (and our baby) had dinner here and everything was absolutely perfect. The hostess was very sweet and helpful, even taking..."

Cristen Moore

"Super delicious and inviting Italian restaurant. Friendly and accommodating staff. It was packed! The hostess found me a seat at the pizza bar...."

MJ Worldwide

"Beautiful place, great customer service. Their food is exquisite, the meatballs are 👌. I did expect a wider variety of wine selection. The..."

We Hungry Raleigh

"The food was delicious! Such a great atmosphere, and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend if you’re looking for some good Italian food in..."

Corey Chandler - Real Estate Advisor

"The ambience is great for date nights! The service was great and food was absolutely delicious!! They have plenty of options to pick from. I always..."

Dokuge

"I have always loved this place they meet gluten and vegetarian digestions. Their menu is short yet diverse and they change it on a regular basis. The..."

Amanda B

"Popped in for lunch with a few of my coworkers—was my first time visiting and was very pleased with the food and service. Will definitely be..."

Brittany Morgan

"Amazing every time. Today was very special. Katherine our server at the bar was exceptional! Food was amazing. Had our favorite olives, ravioli,..."

Katrinka Tezyk

"Enjoyed our evening with our way to who was attentive. Birthday dinner with my wife and they treated us well with a nice wine selection not knowing..."

Earl Struble

"Vivace is upscale with spacious dining, active bar, and general atmosphere. Reservations are recommended. Clientele are generally hip and dress is..."

Larry Matthews

"This place is great. The food is good. We ordered the meat pizza (Carne), calamari, and meatballs. Everything was amazing. I even enjoyed the..."

Sophia Alexandria

"We were very surprised with the quality of the atmosphere, the waitstaff, and the food! The Brussels sprouts were the BEST I have ever eaten in my..."

Winnie Miller

"The key to this jewel of a spot is location. If you don't notice it or have been you may miss it. The food is great, service is great, and the..."

Big Berg

"This has been one of my favorite restaurants for years now. I am addicted to the bean spread that comes with the bread. I even ask for pints..."

Angela Pepe

"We made a reservation here for our date night. We sat outside which was great. The waiter was very friendly and quick. The wine and food is..."

Teri Prieto

J Betski's

87/100 (1686 ratings)

"The food was pretty good, but we ended up spending over $90 for three people...and that was for just food and water, so if we were to order any..."

Ass Hat

"Co-worker shared this place with us, and so glad she did. The staff was extremely welcoming, food was excellent and came out at a nice pace to the..."

Cynthia Moody

"J Betski’s has found its way into my list of top five Raleigh restaurants. I’m half German on my mother’s side. I grew up with German dishes in..."

dan smith

"As a Pole, I'm ashamed it took me this long to check this place out. I had the Pierogi Burger and the cabbage wedge and they were elite level flavor..."

Kristopher Brown

"Cute little place with a friendly staff and really delicious food. Craft Cocktails were outstanding. Our bartenders were friendly and knowledgeable...."

TJ F

"Absolutely delicious. We had 2 kinds of pierogis, the brats/kielbasa, and the snitzel. It was all really good. The peonies came out luke warm, that's..."

Katiekate

"I really enjoyed J. Betski's! We got the smoked trout and the Jaegerschnitzels and they were both delicious. I absolutely loved the trout, the skin..."

Muniba Khan

"This place has been added to my list of dinner spots! The food was wonderful - all the perogies and the scallops. The icing on the cake is knowing..."

Tif W

"J Betski’s is a modern and charming restaurant (with nice outdoor patio) that serves delicious Polish/German food. The dishes are nicely developed..."

Marzena Ficek

"Food was delicious! I haven’t had German or Polish cuisine before but I’ll definitely be going..."

Ayeisha Snipes

Vivo Ristorante

87/100 (1602 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"First time here and food was served hot and good. Appetizers and main course meal came out in a timely manner which I appreciate. Friendly staff..."

Jeff Struggles

"Great place for a quick Italian bite! The food exceeded expectations in every way. We stopped in while on the north side of town and couldn’t have..."

Sid Adkins

"Casual settings with a nice bar area. Service was wonderful. Had a group of four and we all loved our pasta dishes. Everything tasted fresh and..."

Nik Kei

"I definitely enjoyed eating here. Try the chicken cannelloni! That plum sauce *chef's kiss* . I also tried the Amelia cocktail drink. It was so nice..."

Miriam Hernandez

"We loved the restaurant!! The food was served fresh and it was delicious. The waitress was very kind and checked on us often. Excellent wine menu and..."

Shonda T.

"So so good! Do yourself a favor and try the mozzarella (some of the best I’ve ever had)! Both of our dishes were great, the sauces were amazing!..."

Mckinley Longhurst

"If I could give Vivo more stars, I would do it in a snap. I have been planning on doing this review for months, and am ashamed that I’ve not done..."

Hadley Suzanne

"From out of state (NJ). Stopped by here for a quick bite and very happy we did. All the dishes we got including the pizza were phenomenal. The sauces..."

Doug Fischer

"Great service & Great food! I’ve been to Vivo on multiple occasions and have had a great experience every time. The servers are attentive and..."

Ashley Finley

"We only had five people and reservations require six. But they still had a table set up for the five of us when we got there! This was a birthday..."

Sharon Fitzgerald

"We absolutely love Vivo. My wife and I go almost every Monday for 1/2 price wine night (bottles, not glasses). Their menu has a good variety of..."

Robert Baxter

"Fantastic food, great dining experience overall. Service from Gia was great. Manager Jeremy came around and checked on us, very friendly. I got the..."

Joseph Jones

"It was our first time eating here last night, and we had a great experience. The food was outstanding! I had the carbonara, and my girlfriend had the..."

Aristotle Smuzynski

"We went here for the first time tonight and has a wonderful experience! Gia gave great..."

Michael Talerico

"We were there for dinner with friends. Service was very good although they were very busy. Food was delicious! One of our favorite places for lunch..."

Gladys Mercado

"I've been looking for a good pizza spot for a while now and FINALLY found it. Decided to try this place out for the first time and I was more than..."

Deanna Cortes

"The food was awesome .I got to try Calamari for the first time . John was an awesome..."

Vancey Speir

"We had an absolutely fabulous time AND meal during our first visit yesterday. Thanks to Austin and Steph for superb service and all the yummy food. ..."

Sara Williams

Oak City Meatball Shoppe

87/100 (1863 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was a chilly Thursday afternoon. We were looking for a good lunch spot for a group. Came across this classic shoppe that serves unique..."

Robin Mehera

"This place is great!! I got the Sliders so I could try different flavors. They were all great. The salad was pretty fab, too. You can't beat..."

aaron live

"This was my first time visiting here last week so I came in got greeted and sat at the bar. It was a tough decision to find something but I got the 2..."

Markiesa Bmore

"Mathew was our bar tender the last time and time before that. The experience is phenomenal from the moment you walk in to the time you leave. It's a..."

shanna scott

"Found this place by accident and wow were we impressed. The staff is friendly and attentive. Great cocktails too. The star of the show is the food...."

Don Aquilone

"Ended up here on a Saturday night with no reservations, but they had 3 “first come first served” spots at the bar for our party. The food was..."

Julia W

"The sliders were awesome, loved each combo I made. The daily risotto was Spinach and Feta which was delightful as well! Would recommend, will be back..."

Lauren Jackson

"The service was wonderful, the food was delicious for the most part. The drinks were strong which is always a plus. I would definitely return. Highly..."

Jasmine Harris

"Subtle flavor with rich taste bud tingling satisfaction. If you wish to treat yourself to a dynamite meal you must eat at the Oak City Meatball..."

Kelly Bisagno

"Y’all. Eat here. It is a delightfully different gem in Raleigh. Don’t miss the burrata appetizer. It is so tasty! Also of note is the parm cream..."

Andy Rice

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Oak City Meatball and it was an absolute delight! The standout dish for me was definitely the Chorizo Mac..."

goutham siddhu

"Looking for something different? Then this place is for you. We were pleasantly surprised of the variety of different kinds of meatballs, but also..."

Andy Furlong

"Stopped by since it was Sandwich/Hoagie Week in Raleigh. This was my first time trying this place, so the Sliders were a great option. I sampled the..."

Nekita Teel-Daley

"It was a chilly evening and I had this urge to chow down on some super cheesy Mac...and wouldn't you know it, up popped some pics of Oak City..."

Pritesh Patel

"What a gem. Firstly I really appreciated being greeting at the host stand in such a welcoming way. That seems a tad rare these days in Raleigh. Chis,..."

Julie A

"I must go and sit in the restaurant some day soon. We ordered take out. The collard greens are "smack somebody" delicious. HUGE sides and I loved..."

Vivian Gasbarro

"Overall really good, even if it's a little overpriced. The food was good and the atmosphere even better, it's very cozy and relaxing, it feels like a..."

Chris Berger

"If you're a meatball lover I would definitely recommend this place. Really cool mix-and-match type menu. I got their pesto meatballs and risotto and..."

Aaron Lemons

Gravy

86/100 (5220 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"This downtown kitchen is a Raleigh staple. All the dishes were cooked to perfection, great portions, good temperature, and flavorful. Vegetarian and..."

Amanda Nitza

"Great service!! Our wait person, Hippie was awesome!! Both attentive and kind. Great recommendations, and quick service! The food was pretty tasty,..."

Lisa Foley

"I've been to Gravy before but this is my first review. I started my dinner off with the fall cider mojito and it was a nice refreshing but not too..."

Brittany L.

"Food was so yummy! I got the carbonara and it was very flavorful! My husband got the chicken parm and he loved it. We shared a Caesar salad which..."

Manuela Jones

"We rented the Wine Cellar for private dining after my daughters court house wedding. It was easy to book, the communication before hand was..."

Meredith Lemasters

"Was a decent place. The Rissoto wasn't cooked properly. Still crunchy. Serivce was good. Food was above-average. The Gravy was good. Risotto..."

Brian Wray

"We hosted our rehearsal dinner at Gravy and our experience was top notch! The Gravy and Empire Eats teams were an absolute joy to work with and made..."

Lauren DeGarmo

"Super cute flavorful Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Wonderful service. Very beautiful space. Alfredo is tasty. Risotto balls..."

MJ Worldwide

"My friend and I visited Gravy on 2/18/23 and had a wonderful experience! Our reservation was at 7:00 PM and the hostess seated us promptly at 7. ..."

Yolanda Ray

"Came here for lunch with some colleagues. We were all pleased. My chicken parm sandwhich in particular was fantastic. Service very good. I'd come..."

Andrew Mariani

"Gravy staff and owners...y’all are absolutely amazing, especially during this trying time! I requested an outdoor table for my wife and I as we..."

Bradley Shackleford

"Great service! I went here for my 21st birthday with my family and I even got a free dessert. The food was excellent and so was the raspberry..."

Ruthie Brock

"Fantastic meal. When I go out to get food, I generally try things I couldn't make at home. I had the Ravioli stuffed with butternut squash and goats..."

Lillian Matuszek

"We had our company Christmas party at Gravy this past Sunday. Everything was fantastic. The private room that we booked was beautiful and spacious...."

Jaime Adams

"This was our first time at Gravy and it did not disappoint! We celebrated our son’s birthday there because he loves Italian food. Wait staff was..."

Gaile Valcho

Tazza Kitchen Village District

86/100 (1314 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Overall Rating (1-10): 5.2 Tazza Kitchen provides a satisfactory dining experience with an ambiance that complements its setting. While it's a decent..."

Robert Dixey

"The food was very delicious, especially their chips and guacamole appetizer—it was clear that they were freshly made. The meatballs were delicious..."

Sofia W

"Tazza Kitchen is tucked into a corner of the Village District and I’ve walked by it dozens of times without trying it. My mistake. It’s not easy..."

dan smith

"I visited this restaurant for the first time this week with some friends. The service and food were awesome. I will take my husband there for a date..."

Nikita Whitaker

"Really delicious food. Nice atmosphere. The cocktails are also really well made and balanced. Quite impressed with everything we ordered. Only place..."

Vanessa Rose

"We love Tazza! It has been our go-to date night for years. The menu is fun, they always have great food specials, and their drinks are unique and..."

Katherine Smith

"Very good spot! I got the goat cheese salad and it was delicious, they also took special care with my food allergies. The service was wonderful, and..."

Shannon Goad

"Plenty of parking available here. We made reservations for dinner at around 530pm on a weekday and it wasn’t busy at first, but definitely started..."

Julius S

"Always love going to Tazza. They have a great menu with affordable meals. Some of the better items include the beef brisket tacos (skip the side and..."

Conner Brannan

"Absolutely delicious with warm and friendly service. Truly enjoyed and looking forward to visiting again. Food came out fast and was super fresh and..."

MJ Worldwide

"Delicious tacos, black beans and mocktail. Our server was a bit over bearing - kept stopping by when we weren't finished our..."

Elsa Lou

"This is a great spot! Get there early or make a reservation though because it's greatness isn't a secret. This is a place you'll need to go back to..."

Brian Hourigan

"I had a good experience here, my first time. Sat at the bar and just got a small pizza, so not sure how the dining service is, but the drinks are..."

Michelle Cohen

"I was there with my wife on Friday, I had never been and went based on google reviews. We had a great time. The tacos were very tasty. I didn’t..."

Shawn Davis

"We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine: Parking: 5 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Customer Service: 5++ I am totally..."

Eronger Kornegay

"Everything tasted delicious except the soggy overcooked shrimp taco. Service was good, but left room for..."

Anne Zhao

"First time here; had a reservation and we were seated quickly. They were just starting to get busy so our service was just a touch slow but nothing..."

Amy C

Milton's Pizza And Pasta - Raleigh

86/100 (3187 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friend recommended Milton’s pizza after previously having visited another location. She got the pizza which she said was good. My daughter and I..."

Sporadic Travels

"Love their pizza!!! Crunchy crust with a great flavor, cheesy and cooked perfectly. Staff is very friendly and this is a happy, vibey place...."

David Blumberg

"I was a little disappointed. But, it was probably my fault for getting the buffet. Instead of ordering from the menu. Pizza was ok. The teriyaki..."

Randy Nolen

"Wow! Some of the best comfort Italian food I’ve found in Raleigh. Perfect place to take the family out for dinner. We called ahead since we were a..."

Maegan

"I was hungry and happened to be driving by here, I stopped in hoping to grab a slice or two of pizza off the display and a maybe a plain chicken..."

Doug Fischer

"We visited Milton’s the other day and absolutely fell in love! Everyone there is super friendly and very professional. The pizza is excellent and..."

Richard

"Milton's is by far THE BEST ITALIAN restaurant I have ever been to! Their dishes are impeccable blends of flavor and exquisite cooking. Everything..."

Marchelle Knight

"My wife and I personally love the buffet on the weekends. We ate outside this time. I got a power bowl, everything here is food. Highly recommend..."

Daniel Barker

"We routinely dined at Milton’s when we lived in Raleigh up until 2003. We returned for a visit yesterday and found the food to be just as..."

David Bohn

"We had a 50th birthday party for my son. Milton’s staff went above and beyond expectations. The service alone was incredible. The food was great...."

Tricia Clark

"Went for a work meeting, food was good made our meeting nice. Service was good girl was nice. My one thing I had an issue was bathroom. Seemed like..."

John

"Milton's was the first restaurant my mother visited when she arrived in Raleigh; her realtor took her to lunch there in 1984. We've been coming here..."

Sam Meyer

"Today was only my second time ever at Milton’s, and I’m really not sure why I don’t come more often 🤣 My server was excellent and radiated..."

LaReyce Troyano

"We are in town for a soccer tournament and looked up places in the area to eat. Great place and very friendly staff. Jessica, our waitress, was..."

Lina Schulze

"My wife and I had dinner here for the first time in over ten years. It is still great food just like we remember. The thin crust pizza is great!..."

Alton Perry

"Party of two — dined in at the Six Forks Station location, August 1st. (Server: Sarah) Everything was great. We each ordered a “my pie” pizza..."

Sue Geo

"We ordered the personal lunch pizzas with three toppings. This is some of the best pizza I've ever had. I can't wait to go..."

Susan Leggett

"Milton's Pizza and Pasta is a nice family restaurant. They call their pizza "Greek Style" - the regular crust is thick & has a bit of a sour dough..."

jonathan hayes

Vic's Italian Restaurant

85/100 (2604 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I believe it's the best Italian food in Raleigh. I am from NYC, and I think and believe I know Italian food when I taste it. This is superb. Plus,..."

Robert Foster

"The absolute best Italian restaurant in downtown Raleigh. I'm from NJ and this place reminds me of home. We have never had a bad dish or poor..."

Duke Davis

"So, we are a company in town for the weekend and needed to feed our staff of 10 at our venue. Decided to give this place a try. Not only did they..."

Candy Sue

"The food was amazing ..the best! Ask for Salvador..great..."

Pam Warren

"Today's special lunch of canneloni, with spinach, shrimp, several cheeses and tomato cream sauce was perfection! Thank you so much for the delicious..."

Carol Newlin Wilson

"I have been looking for decent pizza and italian for a yr since i moved here from Massachusetts. I found italian nirvana . I will def be back again..."

Kristen Mcnair Halpern

"First time ordering take out and I am beyond happy with the food!! Pizza is amazing and the Stromboli is even better! Love the sauce. Definitely my..."

Wendi L. Harrington

"Best damn pizza I’ve had in years, service was quick and truly enjoyed dinning..."

Chris Landfried

"Great food great service small quiet great place to take a date or just have a great meal highly recommend it for..."

J Michael Atkins

"I have been to this restaurant twice and I have been impressed with the food each time. Definitely worth the drive from..."

David Lane

"Party of 6 showed for lunch after graduation at Raleigh, they were busy but we were sited right away . Service was great . Food was..."

Rosa Sntgo

"I love this restaurant. It is tradisional Italian food and the wait time is exceptional. It's in the perfect spot as well on a stone road with a..."

Steven L Johnson

"Amazing place for a dinner or lunch date ! We loved it so much ! Staff was very welcoming and friendly ! Made sure everything was perfect for us!..."

Sarahanne Diaz

"My new favorite pizza in Raleigh. Great food, fantastic service with cozy old- world..."

Ralph Recchie

"A family environment that I’m apart of and always will be. Best Restaurant In raleigh. Helped me become the man I am..."

Keith Blazer

"I come to Raleigh twice a year for work. I make sure I eat here when I am in town. Mia is always our server. Her and her family are absolutely..."

Jason Gretzula

"Great Italian food with huge portions. You always go home with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. We enjoy the monthly wine suppers also,..."

Cheryl Klein

"Vic's took me straight back to my childhood in Jersey, with the correct variety of spice shakers, a kitchen that runs hot enough to require extra..."

GB Crush

"Very good Local Italian restaurant. It's right on the heart of Raleigh Downtown. It has both inside & outside seating options. Outside seating is..."

Kunal Parikh

"This place was recommended by a coworker. I stopped by with coworkers for lunch. I ordered the lasagna & calamari. I must say, the lasagna was..."

Chigirl D

"The food is delicious per usual. I had the lasagna and it was so good. Our waiter was very kind and the atmosphere was awesome as they were playing..."

Sofia W

"What an amazing experience. Salvatore and the whole staff took such good care of our big group on the fly. Salvatore gave the best suggestions ever..."

Todd Brooks

"We ate there in May, 2023. Very nice staff, clean but old restaurant. Adorable Italian owners. The absolute best pizza ever. Crisp not greasy. That..."

Mer Bla

"Vic's is hands down my favorite Italian restaurant. The penne alla vodka is my go-to dish every time and its quality is always consistent. The..."

Sara Walker

"*drool* 🤤🤤 Every time I visit, it’s always delicious! Got the Penne Al Funghi Con Pollo (Penne sauteed with chicken & mushrooms served in a..."

Summer Pittman

"Vic’s was already my favorite pizza in Raleigh and then we stopped in for a sit down Italian lunch. The restaurant is clean but aging. You’re not..."

dan smith

Amedeo's

84/100 (3052 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Come for the NC State history, stay for the fried mozzarella! Never had fried mozzarella that was so stringy, flavorful, and fresh tasting! Had..."

Garrett Krause

"Stopped in for lunch on our way to the airport. Shannon was a great waitress. Attentive and helpful and the day manager Erin convinced us to get a..."

Jon Beischer

"Amedeo’s is our favorite restaurant in Raleigh. The atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly. All the staff are very knowledgeable and kind. The..."

Deanna Dunham

"Been going here for a long time. Always have a great time with great food and service. Love the NCSU history on the walls. If you are a State fan and..."

Chris Casey

"I have to say that the ambience for a sports restaurant, it was very different from what I initially expected. We sat in one of the tiny booths and..."

Urvashi Kar

"Amedeo's has been a family staple. It started with my husband's grandparents. Of course we are all State fans so that helps! I've never had a bad..."

Katie Hicks

"Great atmosphere if you love NC State! Shannon was my server and she was fast and friendly. Food was amazing and so..."

Robert McSorley Jr

"Awesome place with good food, good service, and an amazing atmosphere. Every NC State fan needs to come here at some point in their life. Our server..."

Backin the Pack

"After a long day with no lunch, hubs brought me to his favorite Italian Restaurant and man was it delicious! It was a treat to have a gluten Free..."

mary laliberty

"All things Wolfpack. This place has been here since 1963, and for good reason. The food, service, and atmosphere are great. When you walk in, you..."

Timothy Currin

"we had kyle as our server and he was literally amazing! i’ve never had better service! the food was to die for, if you go you have to try the..."

zoe s.

"Always tasty, it's a neighborhood restaurant with a nice, family atmosphere and a great place to watch nc state games. The desserts are amazing,..."

Catherine Dillingham

"Shannon was great and very fun! Food delicious. This was second time here; the first time not the best experience, but will definitely be back after..."

Steve Scopoli

"Spaghetti with meat sause 7.5/10 Meat lovers calzzone 7/10 Creamy chicken pesto 8/10 (needed salt) Not my favorite and kinda pricey. The atmosphere..."

Abi Turner (Buzbuz9)

"Shannon the bar tender was amazing. Great energy and very respectful. The food was great, I haven’t had Mozzarella sticks in so long. Love all the..."

Melisa Barber

"So we didn't feel like cooking last night and pizza just kept calling my name. We ended up here and man am I glad we did. We ordered cheesy meatballs..."

S G

"Everything was amazing and tasted fantastic! Great family Atmosphere we love going there an can't wait to go back. They took into account my food..."

Jay Hendrickxs

"Jordan was a great waiter! He did a fabulous job! ♥️ My only wish is that they had a Power Sound of the South booth! It could have the fun story..."

Sarah Sisk

"Good service, decent food. My meat calzone is a bit too salty. Bread is milk bread. We ordered calamari, meat calzone, meat lasagna, cheese..."

Loann Nguyen

Bella Italia

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our go to for NY-style Italian. If you’re from up north, you know what I mean. Just an honest, no nonsense family restaurant. We love Wednesdays..."

Daniel Taylor

"Best Italian food I have eaten! Service was great. I got the Shrimp with spinach in the pink sauce, amazing! And Mom had the lasagna. The bread,..."

Carolyn Brougham

"Definitely short of help, but very pleasant and good food. And they are not lying when they say the largest slice of pizza in Raleigh lol my niece..."

terri walters

"I have been eating in and taking out from Bella Italia for a good while now. Stopped in yesterday and it was very busy and smelled fantastic...."

Darryl Milligan

"Great little Italian place! Watched them toss the pizza crusts as we waited for our take out. The fettuccine was creamy and delicious. And we loved..."

Hannah Ketzel

"A go to restaurant for the family. We usually get pasta which is great. Have had pizza which was also very good. Generous portions and friendly..."

Roy Harwell

"We moved from up North back in 2018 - it was hard to find a decent slice until we found Bella Italia. Hands down the best pizza I’ve had in the N...."

Steve E.

"Food was delicious! Staff was great. But it was so hot we ended up taking ours home to eat. Not sure if they were having ac issues or not but we will..."

Lisa Williams Overby

"Food is excellent. The eggplant parm is about the best I've had outside of making it myself. The quantities are good, two of us eat one lunch dish..."

Nancy W

"Our first time to Bella Italia and what a wonderful experience! The staff were all friendly and engaging and made us feel welcome instantly! The food..."

Eugene

Bella Monica Italian Restaurant

80/100 (5274 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Having just got home from a month of travelling in US, I just have to wright a review on this little place, I have Coeliacs Disease so at times found..."

Toni Fruin

"A sweet little hole in the wall with BIG flavor! Authentic tasting offerings. We had calzones, pizza, stromboli, veal bolognese, manicotti, a seafood..."

Debbie Kline

"I took my boyfriend to Bella Monica for his birthday. Our server, Celeste, was fantastic- prompt, friendly and cheerful, made good suggestions when..."

Rachel Elizabeth Stenbuck

"The service was awesome! We have just had to start gluten free with our son and the gluten free menu here is AMAZING! The mussels were outstanding!..."

Sarah Gardner Naftolin

"Food was great and so was the service. As soon as we were seated, the waiter brought us water and menus. I worked as a waitress in my teenage years...."

Mary Rose Wagaman Ziegler

"Wonderful food, and a very convenient location. Bella Monica is located in a shopping centre, but has lots of seating options both indoors and..."

Kelly Specht

"Went yesterday and really enjoyed the place. The staff was pleasant and attentive. The food was delicious. Husband had the shrimp scampi and I had..."

Suzanne Michelle Rivera

"My husband & I had lunch at Bella Monica yesterday & it was delicious! We shared the Baked Ziti...their serving sizes are huge! It is the BEST baked..."

Anita Rachelle Lewis

"Very nice place, customer service was awesome. I would recommend this place to..."

Ricky Phillips

"The food is delicious! I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner, wine choice, and dessert. The wait staff was friendly and engaging. I'm very glad to have..."

Desi Elaine

"I’ve heard so many great things about this place but it was my first time after 15 years of living in Raleigh when we came to celebrate my son’s..."

Tanya Wright

"Absolutely best Italian in Raleigh!!! Atmosphere, food and service are all 5..."

Jennifer Carlson Parrish

"As always, everything was amazing! They go above and beyond every time. Thanks for a very special birthday. P.S. can you bring back the portobello..."

Heather Sidari

"Just wow! This Italian restaurant has a dedicated, full gluten free menu with many options, changes out plates to be colored to remind the servers..."

Ann B

"At one point in the ordering process our server goes to my wife "are you sure that's what you want?" My wife has gluten & corn sensitivities so she..."

Phil “Philly” Farrell

"The staff have been pleasant each time we have dined here. The food is on point, gluten free options and regular have been wonderful each time...."

Critter Angel

"Love this place. Everything I've ever eaten here is delicious. There's no fried American Italian, it's all very authentic. The cheese garlic bread is..."

Christine Steffes

"Not big selection non alcoholic beverages (they had only peach nectar), four sorts of local beer (eight not local ), no mix drinks. Usually I visit..."

Irena D

"The food was authentic and the portion sizes were adequate. The place was not busy but we still had a long wait for our food to come out. We made..."

Jamila Jackson

"Always a great experience here! Reservations are helpful for larger groups, but we have walked in a few times and been able to be seated immediately..."

Rick Shimer

"Me and my wife celebrated our first anniversary here and the food and service were excellent! I ordered the stuffed shells and my wife ordered the..."

Ashesh Chatterjee

"WOW!! I cannot explain how good the food is here. The flatbread was so freaking good!! Really some of the best. Perfect amount of crunch, pepperonis..."

Erin Barnes

"Happy to find a restaurant that offers more than one gluten free option. The gluten free garlic bread was delicious, and the shrimp scampi was pretty..."

Paige D

"One of my top Raleigh restaurants. They have an extensive gluten free menu and everything is good here. Love the cozy ambiance, grab an outdoor table..."

Kelly A. Calhoun

"Excellent. You should combine your menus. The shrimp and polenta is superb and yet those who don't request gluten free never have the opportunity to..."

Claudia Shoaf

"Delicious food and great service. I would highly recommend the scratch Alfredo! It was so..."

Madison Miller

"We decided to grab a nice glass of wine and some lunch here after a trip to the art museum. We were thrilled with the find because they had an..."

Shanah Bell

"I gave a bad review before but I deleted it because i went back and had a change of heart. Every restaurant is having trouble finding staff. I was..."

Eamonn Shanahan

"Amazing Italian food!!! Nice, casual..."

TheBwsymons

"Good food and you can customize (add/remove) things from your meal easily. Make sure to reserve a table beforehand because they can get really busy...."

Williesha B

"Fast service. We were seated promptly on a weekend. We were not really hungry and just wanted some caesar salad. Omg…I didn’t expect to have..."

She Rie

Mia Francesca Trattoria

77/100 (1075 ratings)

"We did a catering brunch here recently and the food was on point. I’ve never been here formally but the staff were always willing to help...."

Jonathan Strout

"This was our first time visiting Mia Francesca Trattoria and our experience was wonderful. Our server was very accommodating and the meal was..."

Diane H. Gill

"Had an excellent dinner with my bride tonight. The food was spectacular and the service was on point. Much better than it used to be?? The atmosphere..."

Josh Oliver

"I have eaten breakfast at some of the finest restaurants on the planet. The breakfast here is on par with the..."

Jim Dyer

"The food & staff are wonderful! I have eaten here three times and each experience was..."

Wendy Martin

"We have been going to Mia Francesca's in Chicago area for over 20 years! This experience was great. The staff was attentive and nice. The food was as..."

Julia Morrall Page

"We had my cousin 40th birthday party here and the staff was just amazing! They made sure we had everything we needed. Everyone was so helpful. I..."

Yasimine Gibbs

"A few months ago, I had reached out to Mia Francesca to surprise my brother with a dessert and cocktail selection (I live out of state). The hostess..."

Nadia Barlow

"Went here for a wedding reception and everything was great. From the food, customer service and room decor. Will definitely..."

Tracey Yancey

"The food is consistently incredible, wait staff is exceptionally friendly and attentive. It's an amazing experience every time I come..."

Lura Kimbell

"The food was amazing. Great waiter and atmosphere was great. Definitely will be going back. A special birthday..."

Barbara Walton

"We’ve come to love italian food and my wife and I went to Mia Francesca for our anniversary/my birthday dinner. It was a special night and the..."

Muhammad Y. Ibrahim

"I really enjoyed the Salmon. The Secondi option on its own probably will not fill you. You can order a side dish with it, I chose potatoes. Service..."

Arif Visram

"Great food and staff!! An amazing wine selection!! The food is really good ! The Ravioli was great and so was the bruschetta 😍! I also did the..."

Aposia S.

"Great experience. The food was so good!! I had the squid ink and prawn pasta and we had creme brûlée but as you can see from the picture it’s a..."

Brittany Williams Leverett

"Went there for brunch with girlfriends. Many food options, customization available if you have any dietary restrictions. I got the Italian croque..."

Riddhi Malviya

"Nice decor, roomy and friendly wait staff. We ordered several different dishes and all were good. Good wine..."

George jeter

"Went for a light dinner and tried the pizza. In a word, it was superb! The server was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. The place was clean..."

Brad B

"The staff is amazingly nice, food was delicious and good sized, plus the nice environment. I took my wife there on a date and I strongly recommend...."

Yuri Nascimento

"It was so nice being able to get out with everything going on. The service was excellent, beautiful weather for seating on the patio, and the food..."

Alicianne “Courtney” Everette

"Great Italian food! Very nice atmosphere. They have an outside eating area. The server was very friendly. It was a great..."

Deb Marshall

"Excellent staff and much better filet than I expected. Great atmosphere and the wine selection is very good as well. Definitely recommend when you're..."

Josh Oliver

"The food was very good but the service was even better. We will go there..."

Monique Bonner

"We were traveling and stopped in Wake Forest for the night. This restaurant was highly recommended by a friend, and we are so glad we made..."

Jennifer Liberta

"We had our son and his future brides' rehearsal dinner upstairs at Mia F. this past weekend. We chose to do a variety of appetizers vs. a sit down..."

Suzanne Gavis

"Hosted my son’s rehearsal dinner here on February 14, 2020.....Valentines of all evenings. Because the restaurant was going to be fully reserved..."

karen deshetler

"I had my rehearsal dinner here and the food was really good, this was a few years ago. I was vegan at the time so an Italian restaurant isn't usually..."

Grace Lyttle

"My family and I have been going here for years and I can tell you this restaurant is the most consistent in NC. Our server, Donnie, is always very..."

Peter Whalen

Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar

77/100 (2585 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"After Wakefield High (8 a.m.) commencement, graduates & family members went here for post graduation meal.. The breakfast bar & service was..."

Randall Welch

"The breakfast was nice. Had a pizza at the bar that was delicious. The bartender was hilarious! Great..."

Jen Ford Cerny

"Jimmy V's is great! It's a cute spot with great staff. I went two days in a row and Jessica A. remembered my drink requests as if I was a regular...."

Stephny Montgomery

"First of all, it was the friendliest place my husband and I have been in awhile from the sweet hostess with a cat ear headband to our server,..."

Julianne Dunn

"I was just here after the St Patrick's day parade and ordered a couple of pizzas that were amazing and when I went to pay I realized I dropped my..."

Soreli Torres

"The staff at Jimmy V's was unbelievably impressive. Had the amazing privilege to see where they grew some of their freshly-grown ingredients which..."

Hannah Teefy

"We had a party of 14 including 4 kids who had quite a bit of ice cream yesterday for our Father's Day dinner ! Our waitress Kendra was amazing very..."

Paige Turner

"Great food, great service. Smoked chicken ravioli was awesome. Crab dip a..."

Lonnie Lassiter

"Since I am staying at the hotel, this restaurant and bar are very convenient for me. The service was excellent! That combination omelet was..."

Peter Pence

"We liked it .. service was good .. staff attentive .. excellent meatballs and spaghetti .. we would..."

Scott H

"We enjoyed our dinner. You could tell it was a slow evening. Our steaks were over cooked. I’m glad the server recommended other sides but if you..."

Julie Williams

"My first time eating here and at first the experience wasn't good. The host took forever to seat us, the host didn't actually seat us a server did...."

Keondra Littlejohn

"We decided to stop here for an early dinner because we saw the menu outside with a gluten free pizza option that looked delicious. We sat out on the..."

Shanah Bell

"We had our rehearsal dinner at Jimmy V’s and they did a fantastic job. The food was great, they were super accommodating, and Trevor and Marissa..."

Jennifer Hopkins

"We stayed at the Sheraton for the evening and came here for lunch and cocktails the next day. The place had a great atmosphere. Loved being able to..."

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James Willcox

"We love the food and people at Jimmy V’s! We came every day of our stay in Raleigh & had the great pleasure of having Brook as our waitress! She..."

M.T. R.

"My mother and I attended their Thanksgiving Buffet Special for tonight and it was unbelievably good. The wait staff were very attentive, kind, and..."

David Balmer

"Great vibes... The service was great..the staff was pleasant and smiled..always a plus.. the old fashioned I got was made perfectly. Food was good...."

Ju D

"So enjoy this place when in Raleigh! Can't beat their apps, service and our bartender makes the best dirty martinis🍸Also enjoyed a yum breakfast..."

Brenda Littleton

"Pleasantly surprised. After staying at the Sheraton and having a bad experience, I wasn’t excited about having linch at the adjacent restaurant. So..."

Dawn Callahan

"Well set up eatery and bar. We ate on a Monday night at 9:00PM but the bar area was pretty busy. Food was good and well prepared. Theme of bar was..."

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