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1. Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(846)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Wake Forest
Booked 13 times today
Amalia Fumelli is the inspiration behind Amalia’s Authentic Italian Restaurant. She was born in Italy in 1932, and grew up on a farm. As she grew up, she took an interest in cooking and learned everything about the Italian kitchen from her mother and grandmother. For countless hours each day, Amalia began making hand-made pasta with her rolling pin on an old, wooden table. After many years, she had mastered her pasta creations through her skilled handiwork, precise cutting skills, and the amount of love she put into her work. Over time, Amalia has passed all of her secrets and knowledge about food along to her children and grandchildren. One grandchild in particular, Filippo Fanfani, gained a passion for the art of cooking through her guidance. As a child, he spent all his days at his grandmother’s house preparing meals for his family. The two have a strong bond, that began with their conjoining love of creating meals that are enjoyable for everyone.
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2. Lazeez
4.8
Exceptional(17)
Price: Expensive
• Indian • Wake Forest
Booked 1 time today
Fine dining North Indian cuisine restaurant. Owned by a Punjabi family.
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3. Bodega Tapas and Wine
4.9
Exceptional(897)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Wake Forest
Booked 16 times today
Bodega Tapas, Wine, and Rum. Local and imported artisanal ingredients offered in an affordable small plate format. Enjoy the rum bar with craft, from scratch cocktails, or rum tastings in one and two ounce pours. Most of our extensive wine list is offered by the glass, bottle and tasting pour so you can indulge on high end wines with out breaking the bank. Order as many or little small plates as you like to snack on or piece a meal together and try an array of different wines. We’re perfect for a small bite after work, a night out with friends or an intimate date night. we look forward to having you at our table .If you are a party of 5 and more, please contact us at Bodega and we will be happy to accommodate you.
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4. Encore Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(128)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Raleigh
Booked 18 times today
Now Accepting Reservations For July 9th and beyond,The crew from Northside Bistro are now going to provide some amazing Italian cuisine, Top notch Steaks, and delightful seafood. Expect to see some of the great cooks and friendly staff you expect at Northside along with some great new team members we are excited to introduce to the area. Chef John and his team are excited to bring you some takes on classic Italian cuisine along with some expected twists and turns to keep things current and we will always hunt for the highest quality ingredients we can find. Service promises to be warm and inviting never taking our focus off the details that matter while still keeping it fun and light hearted. The decor here at Encore is a polished but comfy, the environment will create great energy and a sense of community but still provide some romantic corners for a Romantic evening with loved ones.Carol and John are so excited to bring their second offering to the North Raleigh area!
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5. cafe tiramisu
4.8
Exceptional(1637)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Raleigh
Booked 10 times today
Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cafe Tiramisu offers a menu full of authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The family-owned and operated restaurant is decorated sparingly and the dining room is a cozy, relaxing environment. Cafe Tiramisu has a full bar but specializes in wine with an extensive wine selection both by the glass and by the bottle.Try the ravioli or the shrimp dip to start out your meal at Cafe Tiramisu. Choose from Italian classics like the lasagna or the marsala. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Choose one of the restaurant's sides for your entree like the fried eggplant or the sauteed spinach.
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6. Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant - North Raleigh
4.3
Awesome(151)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Raleigh
Booked 1 time today
Hibernian derives from the Latin term Hibernia, which means “one who comes from Ireland” or “cold, wet land.” The Hibernian Pubs were aptly named, as we wanted to bring a wee bit of Ireland to the Triangle. The Hibernian Restaurants & Pubs celebrate the old world flavor and the new vibrancy of Ireland. Carrying on with Irish tradition, we offer an atmosphere that infuses the alluring and relaxing nature of an authentic Irish social club and the warmth of a Gaelic home kitchen. All of the locations bring the traditional Irish pub experience to the Triangle. Our dark wood interiors, full of cozy nooks and beautifully sculpted bars will transport you into Ireland. We proudly cater to all walks of life here in North Carolina. On any day you will find families, friends, sports fans, and professionals who are all visiting us to talk, debate, laugh, drink and eat. No matter the reason, when you are at Hibernian, you’ll always feel like a local in our pub. Slainte!!!
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7. Masala House
4.7
Exceptional(18)
Price: Moderate
• Indian • Raleigh
Booked 3 times today
With flavors deeply rooted in North Indian and Himalayan cuisine, Masala House offers authentic Indian dining experiences that captivate the heart and palate. Each meal we serve is prepared by a chef with over 15 years of experience in mastering the art of cooking food that pays homage to the culinary heritage of North India.
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8. Farina Neighborhood Italian
4.5
Awesome(674)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Raleigh
Farina is a local neighborhood meeting place for those seeking classic Italian inspired dishes with some modern fusion items thrown into the mix. We are proud to offer a broad palate of wines from around the world as well as an ample list of spirits. You are welcome in jeans or dressed to the nines, by yourself or with a group, out for a romantic evening or a friend’s birthday, a business meeting or just a quick bite to eat. Farina has what you are looking for. (Please note that our patio dining is on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is pet-friendly and nonsmoking.)

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  • Helinda
    New York City •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Food was amazing! Chicken Saltamboca special was delicious and a very generous portion. Our friends who were visiting from NJ requested if chef could make mozzarella en carozza, which was not on the menu and chef presented a beautifully plated order for her! She was delighted. Such a wonderful staff and a lovely evening with friends!
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    Encore RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Raleigh
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    4.8
  • BobVIP
    Hawaii •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 6 Mar 2025
    This was our initial visit to Bodega Tapas, and we will definitely be back! Nick's service and recommended small plates were excellent, and food presentation, as well as flavor, were wonderful. We may have enjoyed a bit more Serrano ham than was served on that small plate, but the flavor was excellent. Thanks for a wonderful dining experience.
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    Bodega Tapas and WinePrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Wake Forest
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    4.9
  • RogerVIP
    Dallas - Fort Worth •48 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 4 Mar 2025
    Always a great experience with service and the food. Perhaps the best carrot cake ever!! Oh the BBQ plates speak for themselves for sure. Great team!!
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    The Pit Authentic BBQPrice: Moderate• Southern• Raleigh
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    4.3
  • KayMDee
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Feb 2025
    Wonderful dinner and great ambiance - perfect atmosphere for friends to get together. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious! Burrata with squash appetizer and the risotto lobster were both excellent! My husband got the ravioli with truffles and it was amazing. We’ll be back!!
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    Amalia's Authentic Italian RestaurantPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Wake Forest
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    4.8
  • Jason
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 22 Feb 2025
    Great food. It’s nice to have a really good Indian restaurant in WF area.
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    LazeezPrice: Expensive• Indian• Wake Forest
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    4.8

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