Amalia's is a fine dining, fresh made Italian restaurant in a converted Victorian house. The ambiance is very homey with all the right touches. We absolutely loved the little lamps on the table that you tap on to turn the brightness up to read the menu and turn down to great mood lighting. Our server was from Italy and took his time explaining every detail. Not a place to rush through, the pace is relaxed and the service is excellent. The food is meant to be shared so that's what we did. The caprese salad was so good with aged buffalo mozzarella. We then split the Norcina penne between the 3 of us and I loved every bite. The scallops were done to perfection and I also tried the risotto. Not exactly vegetarian friendly but if you're pescatarian, you'll do fine. The menu is smaller than average, but everything I tasted was fantastic. We split the tiramisu and we were all very satisfied with the amount and quality of the food and wine. This was an early Mother's Day celebration from my daughter and was a great choice! read more

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The place is stunning, so cozy; all the food we tried was amazing! We had 2 antipasti, tagliere di formaggi and polpette d'anatra; then we shared 1 primo, ziti alla Norcina; and last but not least tiramisù and panna cotta. The amount of food in each plate was perfect for us! The taste of everything was delicious. My husband and I chose this place for our first wedding anniversary and we are so happy we decided to celebrate it there! I love the small menu, it reminds me of some restaurants in Italy. It's been a year since I moved to the USA from Italy and I really appreciate when I find an authentic Italian restaurant. Thanks to all the staff, specially Natalie! And also to Filippo for coming to our table! It was a pleasure! See you soon! read more

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I want to give it a four... the bread and the meatballs were really good. The drinks were good as well. I might have to try their pasta and reevaluate, but the secondi dishes we ordered were just okay. A bit overpriced imo. Good place for a date, nice wine collection. read more

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Five stars is just not enough to describe this amazing little gem! My husband and I came to celebrate our anniversary! The house and inside atmosphere is cute and cozy! Our server was amazing and very helpful when looking through the menu. She was attentive without being intrusive. Our meal started with an amuse bouche. We ordered a meatball appetizer (amazing), and the pesto gnocci and scallop dishes for dinner, which were beyond amazing!!! Tiramisu for dessert was the perfect end! I will definitey be back! read more

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Delish! Food is comparable to central Italy & the owners are from Sansepolcro, Italy with a lovely story about the name, Amalia's!! A must try. read more

Never disappoints. The staff are very focused on making sure you feel at home and the food continues to impress. Pastas are the best of the best. Love this gem in WF. read more

This was our first time going here. We have heard amazing things about the place, food etc. We decided to do all the courses and asked if they could come out as they should- primi first .. secondi second... well that didn't happen. They brought out secondi before the primi and when we said we think they forgot it they said oh no we don't have that many hands to bring them all out. But we asked for it to come out separate. :/ We also ordered the t-bone and they recommended rare and we asked for medium rare instead.. welllll it came out well done. The food took forever so at the point we didn't even say anything or ask for something else because we were starving. Oh! And if you don't LOVE tomatoes don't get the t-bone. They put almost 2 cups (not joking) of chopped up tomatoes on it. So needless to say we were disappointment with our visit. The Gamberoni however was to die for! read more

Have been to Amalia's multiple times and they continue to wow me and never disappoint! The food and service has been phenomenal each time. Everything one would expect from a nice, authentic Italian restaurant. Can't say enough good things about the owner, Fillipo, Chef Jason, and their staff. Recommend a reservation and ask for Natalie as your server. If you have not been...you owe yourself a visit and won't be disappointed. Cincin! read more

A cute little restaurant, intimate, and cozy. It's a little house turned into a restaurant, like the Fig Tree in Charlotte. There was a decent amount of food and prices are very reasonable. They served warm focaccia, which I enjoyed very much. We started with the truffle penne, which were creamy, delicious, and not too heavy. The sausages in it were light and tender. I then had one of the specials of the night, which was pistachio crusted rack of lamb over couscous. The couscous were slightly toasted which gave them a nice texture and flavor, lamb was done to the correct temp, a little acidity, delicious overall. My boyfriend had the steak with fondue. Tasty, although the temp could have been better. It was at medium and we prefer medium rare. This for me, is what took the last star away from them. It makes the steak a bit tougher. We rounded up the night with their tiramisu, yummy. Since it was Valentine's weekend, they gave us a cute hand blown glass heart to take home. Staff were all lovely. The chef also came out to ask about the meal. He was very friendly and cheerful. Overall, great experience. Would go again! read more

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Everything exceeded our expectations! You feel like you are in an Italian home eating with Nana, or at least we did! Phenomenal! We will be back. read more

We visited Amalia's back in late April for my daughter's birthday. She turned 14. The head waiter, Gaetano, did a fantastic job preparing a wonderful dessert for her. Check out the flames! read more

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Delicious food, served with old school Italian charm. The parmesan trio appetizer is amazing. Highly recommended!

Outstanding restaurant. The food is upscale Italian cuisine, impeccably prepared and delicious. The service was impeccable with waiter Gaetano expertly guiding us through the menu. The ambiance is elegant- perfect for a romantic evening or special occasion. read more

Celebrated our Anniversary at Amalia's. First time, and was excited based on all of the good reviews. Well I'm very happy to say that Amalia's lives up to the hype! Service being the highlight for me, was some of the best I've had in the triangle area. Our friendly server helped us navigate through each course, and helped us select an amazing Italian wine to accompany our meal. Very friendly staff! Food was great, with each course delivered with the right pacing. The ambiance makes you feel right at home. Definitely a fine dining experience, and not for a quick meal, especially if you go through each course. A great special occasion restaurant. Thanks Amalia's for a memorable experience. I will be back!! read more

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Service perfect - almost no wait Food just AWESOME - real Italian dishes - prepared when ordered. ONLY Italian food served. Server "Logan" (per note on receipt) very knowledgeable about offerings and also WINE choices. Perfecto! Price is $$$$ and will go again when budget recovers! very easy to get to - ample parking behind restaurant Booked reservation - best do that as place likely to get busy on weekend nights even though it's $$$$ read more

The food was excellent! The waitstaff was so kind, accommodating, and knowledgeable about the entire menu. The ambiance was charming and romantic. Highly recommend for date night! read more

So this is our go to restaurant in Wake Forest for a really good meal. Prices match the quality of the food. We've had many different servers and the service is always spot on. The restaurant is in an old house which gives the place an even better atmosphere. You'll have a good meal here. read more

Best restaurant around. Paying a lot for great food and service. An adult atmosphere that unfortunately allows kids. Not a restaurant to bring infants while adults are paying more for a good experience read more

Best steak I've had in years! Service was impeccable and has a wonderful vibe. They clearly take great pride in their food quality w presentation! read more

Husband surprised me with a dinner here, after he found this little gem (on Tiktok, of all places...) and we had to book it a month out, so FYI, reserve EARLY. If you haven't seen or heard, Amalia's is located in a cute house-turned-restaurant. I found it immediately charming upon arrival (adorable bookshelf stocked with classics, a lively fireplace under mantle, etc.). Don't worry, there's a spacious parking lot behind the house. We were seated by the fireplace and it was SO NICE to sit there in this January cold. So a quick review: Peach Bellini - very very weak, even for myself. Probably wouldn't order again, considering I didn't taste ANY prosecco. Aperol Spritz - husband said this one, on the other hand, was STRONG. He enjoyed. Polpette - yummy meatballs with ricotta and little breadstick knots. Husband REALLY liked this. Lasagna Bolognese - instead of ricotta filling, there was a bechamel on top. Loaded with meat sauce. Delicious. Gnocchi Pesto - A little salty. The gnocchi were not as pillowy and light as others I've had in the past. Texture was more akin to a filled tortellini. Still liked it. Truffle Penne with Sausage - husband enjoyed this one. I think the sausage was a little overpowering. I probably would have ordered this without it. Shaved black truffle atop was nice. Overall the meal was wonderful. Portions are quite large so don't overorder like we did. Service was impeccable. Can't wait to go back! read more

Every experience here is consistently excellent. The wait staff is enjoyable and knowledgeable. You can't go wrong with any of the food. Don't miss the norcina! read more

This is a tough call. It was very nice. An old home transformed into an upscale restaurant. In fact, as we left, an older couple was having their 50th wedding anniversary photo taken on the front steps. The woman was the little girl who had grown up there! The menu was very straight forward and simple: five starters, seven primi (first courses), four secondi (second courses) and four contorni (sides...all vegetables). Homemade from scratch and all ingredients from Italy or locally sourced from selected vendors. Looked pretty good. Friendly, gregarious grandfather-type of gentleman shared the menu with us. He covered EVERY item, extolling the virtues of each. Quite a character, the son of the original owner, he now took over from his father. He lives in New York and comes to Wake Forest three days each week. Today was one of those days. We ordered the meat and cheese tray ($26), with portions of four meats and four cheeses. Good selections and adequate for the four of us. For mains/entrees we selected the filet ($39), the penne/Norcina ($26) and the Bolognese tagliatelle ($19). All were good. The filet a bit tough, but flavorful. Wife thought her penne with sausage was good but got boring, flavor-wise, very quickly. I had the tagliatelli with was excellent. So what was the problem? Why not four stars? The wine. The grandfather/owner really pushed a Valpolicella wine. Really got into it. I wanted a Chianti. He finally got my wife and son to go for his wine. We did. It was, well, a Valpolicella: light, fruity, thin, dry. Not what I wanted. I did not drink it, wife and son did. When the grandfather/owner came by once we had received our meals I ordered a glass of the Antinori Santa Cristina chianti, one of my favorites. Nothing was said. We finished, our son took the bill and remarked, "Dad, that wine was over $125." What a kick in the butt. Grandfather/owner was no where to be found. In spite of that, we learned from the chef that the grandfather/owner is not an owner and he was out-of-bounds. Consequently, we are fans of this very nice restaurant and will return for the good food and ambiance. Thanks to the chef for the information. A lot a flash, pretty good food, but outrageous pricing. read more

Best restaurant in the Triangle for a date night! highly recommend. Great food, great service, great atmosphere

We pass Amalia's several times a week and have had it on my radar to try. Tonight we had a very enjoyable dinner. Nice atmosphere; not noisy like many restaurants. The pace was not rushed. The food was impressive. Lots of great comments in our party about the scallop dish, the veal steak was outstanding, crème brûlée was yummy. Service was excellent. It was probably the most expensive meal I have had this year. But it was worth it! read more

Great Fine Dining experience! My husband & I recently celebrated our Anniversary there. We had amazing meals & service. I chose the Cotoletta alla Bolognese ( veal chop) along with the Tuscan herbed stewed cannellini beans with the Caprese di Bufala for an appetizer. My husband enjoyed the evening special of pan seared scallops (cooked to perfection) w/ a crispy edge & risotto. The atmosphere is always relaxing, cozy & comfortable. We love to dine here & you will too! read more

Logan was our server and gave us great service and the host assisted as well with ensuring beverages were full. We loved our selections; Tagiliere di Formaggi, Liguine alla Pescatora, and the Brasato. The white chocolate creme brulee was "ok" the topping was too thick but the filling was decadent. My husband and I split all the dishes and we both agree the Liguine alla Pescatora was the best!! It was rich and had so much lobster and shrimp in it, and was the perfect amount of kicked up spiciness. I would definitely go back for a special dinner out. read more

This is fine dining in Wake Forest! The ambiance is beautiful. We were served by the owner who was beyond knowledgeable and truly welcoming. The food was amazing! read more

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Awesome foods and atmosphere and service highly recommend this place Increíble staff. Quaint for a couple but also friendly with your family read more

The ambiance of the dining rooms is warm, welcoming and intimate. Our meal was absolutely delectable and each course was unique and complimented the next. We were celebrating our anniversary and our server, Natalie added touches that truly showed care for our special day. Now, more about Natalie... so professional, but warm, knowledgeable on every detail of the menu and truly created an atmosphere that you expect in a high end gourmet eatery. Cannot say enough about our experience at Amalia's. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

Nice place and over priced. I ordered the beef short ribs and they came out a little gummy. The texture indicated it was previously frozen.

This is the best restaurant in the Raleigh area. The food is delicious. The service is great!

Got to give credit where credit is due! Just tried Amelia's in Wake Forest and it's superb! Everything is homemade and it's a very unique dining opportunity this area. The bread alone is to die for but save yourself for dessert!!! It's amaaaazing!! (Pricy but worth it) read more

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Just a fantastic experience. Food was unbelievable. Service was exceptional. One of the best Italian restaurants I've ever had the pleasure of eating. read more

Amalia's is the absolute best restaurant in Wake Forest. All the food is amazing and the staff is very attentive and kind! They show a passion for what they do! read more

The food was outstanding, the ambiance was that-of a family home and service was excellent. Great place for celebrating a special occasion, you won't be disappointed. read more

Some phenomenal food - the service staff is well versed & professional- they make great pairings with wine

The ambience coupled with the delicious hand crafted, awe-inspiring food is a recipe for success. Amalia's in a fantastic restaurant for celebrating special occasions or have a stellar dinner. The service, the chef, and the location are a picture of perfection. The food was a slice of traditional Italian fare with an attention to detail that you'd expect in the small villages of Italy. You can taste the tradition and the heritage in each dish from the antipasto to the mains. I only wish I could take business lunches here weekly. read more

This place is awesome. I have the truffle pasta. Not only was it so good. The chef came out and shredded the truffles on the pasta for me as well as gave me a history lesson of where the truffles came from. My husband has something but honestly I don't remember because it was all about the truffles. read more

Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant - a plate of pasta and bread - Italian Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Overpriced Ala Carter menu with mediocre service..food quality was good but not for the prices.

Went out on a fancy date. We ordered an app that was clearly cooked in old or rancid oil. You know that taste, when the oil has gone bad. Yuck! Super expensive and the food just wasn't great. Pretty disappointed. read more