North Carolina serves up Italian flavors that rival anything you’d find on cobblestone streets in Rome. From the mountains to the coast, family-owned trattorias and modern osterias dish out handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and recipes passed down through generations.
These aren’t just restaurants, they’re love letters to Italian tradition, crafted by chefs who understand that great food brings people together.
Whether you crave creamy risotto, perfectly charred Neapolitan pizza, or tender osso buco, the Tar Heel State delivers authentic Italian experiences that’ll have you saying “delizioso” between every bite.
1. Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, Raleigh
Rustic elegance meets contemporary flair at this North Hills destination. Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar calls 309 N Dawson St #1313 in Raleigh home, where wood-fired ovens work magic on Neapolitan-style pizzas with bubbly, charred crusts…