Raleigh-Durham/ Food & Drinks
Published on June 22, 2020
The 4 best Italian spots in RaleighVivo Ristorante Pizzeria | Photo: Cherish B./Yelp

In search of a new favorite Italian spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top Italian spots around Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

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1. Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria

photo: jennifer l./yelp

First on the list is Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria. Located at 7400 Six Forks Road, Suite 2, the Italian spot, which offers pizza, pasta and more, is the highest-rated Italian restaurant in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 262 reviews on Yelp.

2. Peri Brothers Pizza

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Next up is Peri Brothers Pizza, situated at 7321 Six Forks Road. With 4.5 stars out of 207 reviews on Yelp, the pasta shop and Italian spot, serving pizza and more, has proved to be a local favorite.

3. Gravy

PHOTO: THOMAS R./YELP

Central's Gravy, located at 135 S. Wilmington St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the Italian and New American spot four stars out of 529 reviews.

4. Bella Monica

PHOTO: HANNAH R./YELP

Bella Monica, a wine bar and Italian spot that offers pizza and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 455 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3121-103 Edwards Mill Road to see for yourself.


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