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Best Italian Restaurants in North Carolina

The best Italian restaurants in North Carolina can give an ordinary invitation a new destination. Start with an Italian meal with time for the company around the table. A North Carolina restaurant can anchor a day out or simply refresh a meal near home; start with the moment you want to make. From a simple pasta craving to a longer dinner, use current menus to choose the style of Italian meal you want. Planning around Raleigh, Greensboro, or another part of North Carolina? Start with where you want to be, then find a table for the occasion.

Think about whether the outing calls for familiar comfort or a kitchen you are curious to get to know. In North Carolina, picture a gathering that has its own restaurant to look forward to as you narrow the choices. Restaurant Score offers a common comparison of public dining signals; open the profiles to consider each place in more detail. Take the next invitation in another direction with Asian Restaurants in North Carolina or Breakfast Restaurants in North Carolina. For possibilities beyond North Carolina, continue with Italian Restaurants across the United States. Bring this restaurant search into Italian Restaurants in Charlotte or Italian Restaurants in Raleigh.

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La Cucina Italiana Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina

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#5

Piada Italian Street Food

Raleigh, North Carolina

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85.5
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#6

Luminosa

Asheville, North Carolina

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85.3
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#7

Piada Italian Street Food

Charlotte, North Carolina

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85.2
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Piada Italian Street Food

Morrisville, North Carolina

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84.9
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#9

Pizza Palace Italian Restaurant

Fayetteville, North Carolina

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84.8
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#10

Milton's Pizza & Pasta

Raleigh, North Carolina

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84.7
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#11

Salvino Cucina Italiana

Greensboro, North Carolina

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84.4
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#12

Vieni Ristobar

Holly Springs, North Carolina

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84.2
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#13

Mike's Pizza

Raleigh, North Carolina

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83.7
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#14

Brodeto

Raleigh, North Carolina

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83.6
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#15

Rosalie's Trattoria

Wilmington, North Carolina

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83.4
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#16

Babymoon Cafe

Morrisville, North Carolina

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83.3
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#17

Prosciutto's Neighborhood Pub

Cornelius, North Carolina

2
83.3
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#18

Osteria G

Holly Springs, North Carolina

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83.2
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#19

My Father's Pizza & Pasta

Black Mountain, North Carolina

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83.1
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#20

La Cucina | Italian

Sunset Beach, North Carolina

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82.9
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#21

Encore Ristorante

Raleigh, North Carolina

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82.8
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#22

Spazio Vino & Cucina

Holly Springs, North Carolina

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82.7
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#23

Floriana Wilmington | Italian

Wilmington, North Carolina

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82.6
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#24

Giannos Of High Point

High Point, North Carolina

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82.6
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#25

Famous Restaurant & Baking Company | Greek • Italian

New Bern, North Carolina

1
82.6
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