Tucked along Knightdale Boulevard, just east of Raleigh, Samooni Italian Restaurant offers more than just a place to eat—it offers a place to feel at home. From the moment guests step inside, they’re greeted not only by the aroma of wood-fired pizza and homemade pasta, but by an atmosphere that’s as inviting as a family gathering.
For owner Shami Alhasn, that sense of warmth and belonging is at the very heart of everything he’s built. “Every visit should feel like a homecoming,” he says, and that vision radiates from the kitchen to the dining room.
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