The best Eggplant 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..."

Michael Douthat

Sean C.

"Let me just say that the chickpea & butternut squash salad was PHENOMENAL. So flavorful and hearty. I enjoyed the 2 skewer platter. Grilled chicken..."

C. T (Ciara Can Cook)

"The chicken salad pita was great! You can certainly taste the fresh herbs that they grow on site. Try the potato..."

Dustin Pruitt

"Nice place to have Mediterranean dishes. Very authentic and healthy alternative to the American junk food. Every time we go there, it's always busy..."

Mayank Trivedi

"The food was amazing and atmosphere were amazing! The service was great too... it was just a bit rushed as we were a group of 3 working with 1..."

Katrina Kessler

"Omg delicious. The aroma of food was A1. That's how you're supposed to greet your guests. I had the pleasure pf being checked out by "Rosie"..."

J.M. Lincoln

"Most authentic Mediterranean food I have ever eaten! Lamb & beef pita pocket hits right on target with the flavors! They also bake their pita..."

MOHAMMED AAQIB MANSURIE

"Great selection of side dishes with awesome flavor even if some were a little too salty for my taste (hummus, tabbouleh); the falafel was great and..."

Josh B

"Good food, very acidic, healthy! Reasonably priced, beautiful store and..."

Hilde Hund

"Very good food! Good for take out, or dining in. Chill..."

Daymian Snowden

"They always have a plethora of gluten free and vegetarian options for me. In fact, I could probably eat here every day and not get sick of it because..."

Shanah Bell

"Great food! Confusing menu/line setup but food was well priced and delicious. Nice inside and outside dining..."

Anastasia Lucignani

"A great variety of Mediterranean food, comfortable setting and delicious! I wish I had something like this closer to..."

Rebecca Mele

Nina's Italian Ristorante

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"One of the best places for authentic Italian food in Raleigh! Awesome staff, food made fresh from scratch for a leisurely dining experience that is..."

Gary Leider

"We go to Nina’s often, one our favorite places to eat. Everything is always delicious and half price wine on Tuesdays is a..."

Joyce Winiewicz

"Absolutely superb food and service! I’ve been dining at Ninas now for over a year and the food is always just as delicious as before. A lot of..."

Troy Lockamy

"Loved, as always, our dining experience at Nina’s. The eggplant � rollantini is divine, and my husband loved his Fruits of the Sea. Our wait..."

Carol Stovall Donovan

"Fantastic Italian food and service. Our favorite� in..."

Judy Moses Vivarelli

"Wonderful atmosphere, excellent food, and a fabulous pineapple martini!! Looking forward to my next visit!!..."

Dodie Bowman Renfer

"Excellent food. Excellent service. Excellent atmosphere. Loved..."

Terri Thornton Lock

"Always..."

Marjorie Ludwig

"Still fabulous after all these years. Friendly atmosphere, fabulous food, great..."

John Warren III

"Unbelievable. As good as you could want from a NY/NJ Italian restaurant. If you want something not on the menu, they can probably do it. My favorite..."

GF

"I work for Nina's. We do not have a 3 course meal for..."

Ann

"Romantic! - Mon& Tue. Great Italian, Superb service & wonderfully romantic entertainment on Monday's &..."

Bill

"Worth every penny. Great atmosphere and menu. Nice wait staff, great wine selection. Dinner was incredible - ravioli & salmon! Upscale in the midst..."

Tasty

"The food at Nina's is delicious, enough so to outweigh the excitement of seeing Steven Seagal sitting at a neighboring table. Ok so it wasn't really..."

Demandy

"Our waitress was nearly the only one on the floor and there was nearly a full house! She could've used some help. We waited 30 mins from menu to..."

Alicia Marie

"Awesome meal. We have not been here in a while and wanted to come back and support them. They were busy and short staffed, but it was worth it. We..."

Robert Baxter

"Called right when they opened for a 6:30 reservation and they had a spot for us. The food was amazing! 👏 they started us with complimentary..."

suzie que

"We went early. Get reservations. Worked out great. Atmosphere was great. Waitress was great. Food was great. A little grizzle in my steak, but was..."

Gerry C

"Amber and I finally were able.to connect to celebrate my birthday last night. We were both going to be in Raleigh so I searched Google Maps for..."

Heather House

"Great meal - like a true Italian meal! Fresh food, great staff, attentive but not too much. It's like your at home and can sit and chat and not get..."

John Warren

"Always a very pleasant experience. Great atmosphere, great food, wine, knowledgeable staff. Maureen is..."

Timothy Saunooke

"Highly recommend! Food was amazing! Service was fabulous! We will definitely be going..."

Candice Schmitz

"I usually go to a restaurant a few times before putting forth a review. This was my third time at Nina’s and all three times the food has been..."

Manuel Molina

"We checked out this restaurant on Valentine’s Day and were impressed with the wide variety of selections and professional service. There were..."

Martha

"So, we went to Nina's Ristorante for dinner tonight. Even though I have lived in Raleigh for over 30 years, I have never been to Nina's and wanted..."

Andrea Botelho

"They accommodate you when you ask for anything that's needed and seating as well. One of the best veal cutlets I've ever had and I've had many of..."

Arr Bee

"Had a wonderful experience at restaurant, the bartender was friendly and helpful with suggestions. Food was delicious. The only reason for the..."

JoAnne Oncea

"Ravioli with salmon, vodka chicken, cannelloni, eggplant rollatini, and calamari are delicious at..."

Cary Young

Azitra Restaurant

83/100 (2871 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Absolutely love Azitra! My husband and I are both vegan and love that their vegetarian section has clearly marked vegan items on the menu and a..."

Lauren S

"Is 10 stars an option? I'm going to guess once I've had the most amazing Indian food (first time) I will never find anything else that lives up to my..."

Amy Adams

"Excellent overall experience Food: Salmon Tikka Masala. The salmon was cooked perfectly. Each component was fresh and full of flavors. The Naan..."

E. Patterson

"The food at Azitra was absolutely delicious. The staff was attentive to my friend and I. The staff also provided excellent recommendations The..."

LynnFlo

"Eclectic indian fare..a must try for anyone craving for a good Indian meal. Menu has some fusion touch to it. The drinks menu has a wide range of..."

Radz R

"If I could rate 10 stars I would. It is SO rare to find a restaurant nowadays with *impeccable* service, phenomenal atmosphere AND amazing food!..."

Nicole

"Last night I had the best lamb chops I’ve ever tasted. Not only did we have lamb chops but we also had the lamb shank. Oh my goodness.…I’ll..."

Cathy

"Since we live an hour away, we hadn't been to Azitra in a good while and were so excited to finally be going back. Their menu had changed since the..."

Tamara Straughn

"Great ambience and service. Food overall was good. The lamb soup wasn't great. The koyla chicken was below average. Made a comment on the mutton soup..."

Santosh Dash

"We moved to this area about a year ago, and happened upon this restaurant. We are not terribly familiar with Indian food, so we ate at the bar and..."

Lauren Wallace

"It's an excellent upscale restaurant with small portions, yet delicious food accompanied by refreshing drinks. Don't miss out on the flavorful lamb..."

Trishala Sherigara

"I can't say enough about the food here! I had a lamb dish and a lentil dish with nan bread. Both were full of flavors and textures, and it really..."

Melanie Riveira Vargas

"The ambience is nice. The food is decent but pricey given its an Indian fine dine. We enjoyed the lychee ginger mocktail. The anarkali kofta and..."

Zeba Darvesh

"Came back for my second visit during restaurant week and loved the experience. They have some of the best Indian food I have ever tasted and i have..."

Emilie B

"A culinary masterpiece, must try if you are in the area. Definitely try their Kulfi Falooda..."

Ashok Jain

"During my visit to Raleigh, NC, I stumbled upon this exceptional Indian restaurant conveniently located near the RDU airport. I was thoroughly..."

J1gg5

"The environment, hosts, and food were all good. Ashish, the assistant manager, surprised my sister with a birthday cake. Thank..."

Aletha Williams

Cafe Tiramisu

82/100 (2074 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I have known the DeMartinoes for years and can't say enough good things about the whole family. Not only are they good chefs, restaurant..."

Dean Flowers

"Small elegant place with excellent dishes and wait staff. Make sure you get a reservation. Always a great place to be. Celebrated the holidays with..."

Ellen H. Gates

"I travel all over the world and have had Italian food in NYC and many other places...this restaurant by far is the best. Make a reservation because..."

Greg Sims

"This was a great place!! Small but quaint!! Great food and atmosphere!! I definitely will be..."

Lisa Cappelletti-Pearce

"I find myself comparing every good restaurant I visit to Tiramisu......the fact is.....none compare to the quality and taste of the food, the..."

Tom Eller

"This has been Judy's and my favorite restaurant for years (like 20+) the DeMartino's are incredible hosts and the food is always well prepared and..."

Gary Redshaw

"This is a great place to enjoy the best food at reasonable prices and a conveniently located place with indoor and outdoor seating!!! You need to..."

Barbara J Jinnett

"Decided on Cafe Tiramisu after asking around for recommendations on a restaurant that wouldn't disappoint for a special dinner. My family and I were..."

Tami Herron

"Total addiction..always an experience... can't wait � to return... very friendly staff.. And the place is..."

Nick Rossicci

"Cafe Tirimisu was one of many suggestions I received when choosing a restaurant for Father's Day. We had never tried it before but I'm glad we..."

Melissa Weniger Russo

"We celebrated my mom's birthday at Cafe Tiramisu last night and had a phenomenal experience. The food was outstanding -- we each loved everything..."

Alyssa Barkley

"My wife and I had a great meal, attended by a very service oriented bartender. We also enjoyed an engaging conversation with one of the owners as we..."

Tomas Franklin Castillo

"I've been going here since 1998 and it's by far the best Italian food in..."

Alex Theis

"Truly impressed by this restaurant. This is by far the best Italian food I’ve had in Raleigh. We came here in a larger group for my birthday. The..."

Logan Williams

"We had the most delicious dinner here! The pasta and chicken dishes were all incredible, and the eggplant appetizer is amazing as well. Can’t wait..."

Rachel Simon

"Cafe Tiramisu is our go to restaurant for date night. Make sure to make a reservation or you most likely won’t get a table. The food and atmosphere..."

Sherri Norris

"I usually don't write reviews, but this place has become a special place for my partner and I. We have been coming every year for our anniversary..."

Ryan Finch

"Consistently a favorite restaurant of mine and dinner Friday night did not disappoint. Fortunate to secure a last minute 8p reservation for 3. All..."

cindy morgan

"Great food. Really great recipes and taste for each dish. Among the tops in Italian in Raleigh but also great steak choices as well. Reasonable..."

Dale Hollingshead

"This is the best lasagna I've ever had. I've gotten many dishes from here in the past and they are great, but wow this is good. Also the bar manager..."

mike trempus

"Amazing experience & the best tasting Italian food around. The apps, bread/pesto olive oil & drinks were the star of the show. Entrees we’re..."

Moriah Lang

"This was our second time eating here and it just gets better every time. The service from John our waiter was great and his menu item recommendations..."

james bundy

"This place gets 5 stars and is totally worth it! We went for an early Valentine's dinner and our experience was fabulous! Our waiter was friendly..."

Mary Michele Nidiffer (StyleFinder)

Casa Carbone Ristorante

Wheelchair Accessible

"Not the best but not terrible. I ordered chicken parmesan, and it surprisingly didn't come over pasta. You did get a choice of a very small plate of..."

Brad Gold (NCNYChief)

"We celebrated an 85th birthday event with a wonderful buffet lunch at Casa Carbone and everything was outstanding! Their private room was perfect for..."

Lisa Catalano

"Awesome experience. Our server Ben was really direct and kept things moving forward, the Owners knocked it out of the park with the quality of the..."

Jacob Evans

"One of my favorite spots in Raleigh. Exceptional service and I love the entire menu. Very well priced. My friends and I always get together at Casa..."

Lucas Miles

"My family and I hadn't been to Casa Carbone in almost 20 years. My parents are in their 90's, so taking them back to a Raleigh landmark restaurant..."

Kevin Ross

"Food and service were fantastic. Recipes and flavors are that old school Italian you can’t get just anywhere!! I loved it and will definitely be..."

Matthew Wassel

"A wonderful Italian restaurant in Raleigh with a friendly staff (Christian was a great waiter) and a charming atmosphere. The lentil soup, meatballs..."

New Bern Puppets

"Had the stuffed eggplant and it was delicious. The sauce was amazing and they didn't skimp on the cheese. The prices are very reasonable and the..."

Melissa O

"I worked there as a kid 25 years ago. Moved out of state and probably haven’t been in 10 years. The food was even better than I remember,..."

Aleta Ennis

"Nice place to eat. Good take out. Locally owned. Great great service. Good food. Never disappointed. Eaten here 100 times over the years. Never..."

Stephen hite

"Last time I checked, my family and I are the featured photo Casa Carbone’s Google Reviews page, so that should tell you all you need to know. We..."

Annie Aaron

"Loved this place! Staff was very friendly. Nice atmosphere. And the food was pretty good! I wanted my chicken picatta a little more lemony so our..."

Jae LaShon

Assaggio's Italian Bistro

81/100 (5279 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We have ordered here through a third party app for the second time. 1st time it was pizza,ziti,and gnocchi. Phenomenal! 2nd was pizza simple..."

Kelly Latta

"We came here with a friend that lives in the area. The service was decent, but I honestly did not catch my server’s name because they did not..."

Mar Pepin

"Excellent Italian restaurant. Great food, great service. One of the best we've tried since moving down here from NY over 3 years ago. I had chicken..."

Brad Gold (NCNYChief)

"We dined here for the first time February 28 and the best way I can describe it is "hidden gem.". It's not really visible from Hwy 70 although we've..."

James McNeely

"Food was good, I got the shrimp scampi. I prefer my scampi to have more garlic than what was provided, and garlic wasn't at the table. I ate it all..."

Al Hartman

"Everything was clean, the food was delicious and plentiful for price point. Server was incredible, accepted pronouns correct and stayed with it it..."

Bunbun

"When I go to Raleigh, I see this restaurant from the light on the left. Otherwise, I forget because it's not typically in sight, therefore it's been..."

Heather House

"The food is GREAT!. I have only done take out, so I am not sure service. Because they cook to order the order can take a minute. It's worth the..."

LaManda Pryor

"Came in for pizza. Had 18” and 14” pizzas. Best pizza in the area. Italian desserts looked to die for, but my tummy was too full of pizza. ..."

Fred Haynes

"Was able to order from here during the tropical storm of Ian. Our power went out. We greatly appreciate they were able to take our order and have it..."

Erin Barnes

"Met friends for lunch. Food was very tasty. The pizza was larger than a single person can eat. I would choose the single slice pizza next time. ..."

Stephanie Toney

"Literally the best Italian takeout in Raleigh. I haven't had Italian food that I didn't make myself since relocating from NY. NY is home to so many..."

Mariss

"Can't say enough wonderful things about our visit to Assaggio's! The endless garlic knots were delicious and everyone loved their meals. Took home a..."

KE Dirom

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

Brio Italian Grille

76/100 (2509 ratings)

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"We came here for dinner and the service was great! The food was incredible. First bite of my pasta was spectacular. Their brio pasta was better than..."

Christine Wei

"Came in yesterday evening with my family. Your service was about the best I have received at any restaurant in recent months. The food was delicious..."

Anita Ali

"Yet another great meal at Brio tonight! The staff was attentive, without being overbearing - very responsive to every special request. The Shrimp &..."

Kim Winslow

"Our company held our business dinner meeting at Brio. The staff were attentive, professional, and customer service friendly. The food was..."

Margaret Washington

"My wife and I enjoy eating here. We are never disappointed with the service or our meals. I love the carpaccio starter. I feel like a few years back,..."

Levi Parkinson

"Celebrated a special occasion with friends. The staff was warm and friendly. The food was pretty good. The only thing that could have been better was..."

Naman Goel

"Jason the bartender was great! Drinks were made to satisfy. Food was good except our lambs chops were little over cooked. Lobster and shrimp..."

JEWEL BEST

"This was our first time eating here and we had a private room for a family member's deployment dinner. Our server Dana took really great care of us!!..."

Christopher Reives

"Portions have really gotten smaller, while prices are still going up. My salad was good but the pasta was average. Our server was very nice but..."

Jeanne Canting

"Nice ambiance, friendly folks, and good food. That's my summary for our dinner experience. Prices are higher than olive garden or carrabbas but..."

Sunil Nadgauda

"Was invited here tonight for a Holiday fellowship and it was amazing first off the atmosphere was so good. From the staff to the waiter, to the..."

Shaniece

"We tried to come here a week ago and were turned away because "they no longer have service to the outdoor seating" even though we watched them seat..."

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