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    Anthony's La Piazza Prime

    4.5 (154 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Fresh, hot pepperoni pizza with crispy crust and generous toppings. Great flavor, quick service, and a clean, inviting vibe. Will be back!
    Hope H.

    Clean, laid-back vibe with just the right energy. Pizza came out hot, cheesy, and loaded--crispy crust sealed the deal. Service was on point. Definitely a repeat spot!

    Samantha R.

    I've been wanting to stop by here for a few months now, a few weeks ago a came in 10 minutes before closing for a drink but they said they had stopped service, totally understandable. Fast forward, to this past weekend and I was the first in. First I'll comment on the smell, it was that old rag smell mixed with cleaning products. I sat at the bar and the bartender that was smoking outside rushed in to greet me. The cigarette smoked lingered right on him. I ordered the fried mozzarella, they were good, breading was seasoned and a nice pull on the cheese. The carbonara was okay, the peas were a little hard but the sauce and pancetta were solid. A good pour on the Pinot Grigio.

    Beverly F.

    I love a GOOODTTTTT Carbonara! I was pleasantly surprised with this dish as I have never had it with the egg yolk on top of the piping hot noodles which made it so much more creamy, silky and rich! The salty bite of the pancetta was perfect. Should have gotten a second order!

    Salmon Spinach Citrus Salad
    Kelly M.

    Been meaning to try this location since we were frequent visitors to their former Benson location and other JoCo locations. Love the upscale ambience of this one. Anthony knows his stuff, so glad to see his continued success Their housemade foccacia bread is as amazing as I remembered. I enjoyed the Salmon Spinach Salad this visit, and viewed the menu choices for future visits. The salad was delicious. Excellent grilled flavor for the salmon. I loved that's not heavily seasoned or covered in Sauces. The other ingredients we're spot on as well, fresh! From the citrus slices to the tomatoes. A beautiful salad. Try this place, you won't be disappointed. Yeah, parking may be an issue at times, but choose your visit accordingly. This sunny Sunday afternoon was perfect. Chef's kiss!

    Ashleigh F.

    It was extremely hard for me to find parking near this restaurant. I drove around for a while before finding street parking down the street. Once inside, I observed that the restaurant had a nice ambience and was spacious. We were seated right away. All of the staff that I engaged with were kind. Our server, Alex, was very personable. The bread and oil that we were given was good. The rigatoni was fresh, hot, and I got a nice portion size. I just felt like something was missing from it. My food was filling.

    Lasagna
    Sakinah P.

    Great location food is delicious I've been here several time and the taste and quality never disappoints. There sometimes is a long wait on food but it's worth it.

    READ THIS BEFORE DINING! Edit: So I chose to leave an honest and straight forward review of Anthony's la Piazza Prime on Google ( See below). The owner of the restaurant chose to try and dispute my subjective opinion of his restaurant, without taking ownership of his lack of leadership and organization. He did this to many other individuals who left a 1 star review due to his poor management on Valentine's Day. Sadly, he did exactly what business owners should not do and blamed the customer rather than take accountability. He stated that the restaurant had "a few hiccups" that is an understatement. During our two hours wait we saw 3 other couples get up and leave. Our waiter stated that "everything was a mess" but never came to check on us or inform us what was happening. Furthermore, he said that he only had 4 bad reviews out of 400 tables. I find that hard to believe. He only had 4 tables that felt the need to leave a review. I guarantee that there are more people than 4 that will never go back. Additionally, he said that my wife and I were rude to his waitstaff, which is a bold face lie! We did not even speak to the waitstaff enough to give them an impression of us. He says he's a nice guy, but sadly his conduct shows that he is not a nice guy. I do not care what ethnicity you are "manners are manners" and this guy has none. I will make it my mission to let anyone I meet to avoid the restaurant at all costs. ORIGINAL REVIEW My wife and I chose this restaurant for Valentine's Day and it was a huge mistake. We arrived for our 8pm reservation and had to wait 15 minutes to be seated. After being seated, without a drink menu, we waited another 20 minutes to get a drink menu and finally ordered drinks. We received our drinks and then waited another 15-20 minutes for bread. At that point we ordered an appetizer and our food and then waited for over an hour and half before choosing to leave because the wait was ridiculous. I was hoping to leave a good review but sadly I cannot. It's frustrating that on Valentine's Day a restaurant cannot handle the rush to be expected by the holiday. We will not be returning or recommending this restaurant to anyone we know. We will tell people to avoid it.

    Not one veal dish on his menu is what we received.  So I don't know who made up that recipe
    Annie P.

    Where do I begin. We went here on a Saturday evening and sat at the bar. The owner, Anthony came over to say, "Hello" after our first drink. First of all if you are going to advertise as a top Italian restaurant, you should dress as such. Especially for an owner. Anthony had on jeans, a t shirt, and a black baseball cap. He asked if we wanted another round. He then said ," I don't have Tito's vodka" after we just had a drink of Tito's. Then he said ," Oh, I see it !" Strange We had conversation about where we were all from and started talking about food. Anthony commented that "The people down here don't know good Italian food " We ordered the stuffed mushrooms which were a very good, actually Then we ordered the Veal Scallopini The menu distinctively says Veal, spinach, roasted red peppers mozzarella cheese in a Marina sauce. The picture posted here is what we were served Completely different than the menus description We told, Anthony that it wasn't what was on the menu He came and took the menu out of my hand and said, "Yes it is. Yes it is. It's the same thing. It's a misprint on my menus and I was just having corporate change them " Firstly, if your a privately owned so called ,"Mom and Pop " restaurant you don't t deal with corporate. Corporate of what ? A restaurant ? Also, you don't lie to patrons and tell them it's the same meal or close to it The cheese was by far poor quality mozzarella There was no hardly any spinach and the sauce was a think flour like consistency with not a touch of wine flavoring We told him he should tell his employees when a customer asks for that item they should know it's not what they are getting He then embarrassed the bartender and said , "He don't know food !" You NEVER criticize your employees Let alone in front of customers. We told him he should comp the meal. And he did. As we were leaving he said ," Give me another chance. I swear it was corporate and I was JUST going to change the menus" He proceeded to say, "What are you gonna do ? Give me a two star review. Go ahead. I don't care" We were planning on coming to his restaurant for a while. And his menu NEVER changed. It was and is the same one online. As we walked out the door he said, "Go back to New York !" I have never been in a restaurant where an owner argues and lies right to a customers face Normally, the right thing to do is say, "Your right. I'm sorry. How can I make it better?" People who run an establishment like this with this kind of attitude really need to learn customer service Because I am a foodie and reviews are what I do So you never know who your serving Needless to say we won't be back ! P. S. Patrons, read the owners answer. Obviously he not only lacks customer service, his grammar shown here is the exact unprofessionalism he has.

    Dining Room
    Courtnay B.

    Amazing food with excellent service! Started off with a glass of Chianti, excellent! For dinner we had the Pappardelle Bolognese, Rigatoni Alla Vodka, and Chicken Saltimboca. All three were great, but the Rigatoni was my favorite with a close tie for the chicken. We ended the night with Cheesecake, which was ok, and would not get again. Overall, the food and service were 5 stars. The ambience was a little mixed for me, fancy, but with a giant TV in the dining room. The prices were a little high, plus they charge 4% to use a credit card in a time when almost everywhere is cashless. Even with those few drawbacks, I highly recommend for some of the best Italian food outside of Italy!

    Sangria
    Kiki H.

    MY NEW FAVORITE PLACE IN DOWNTOWN RALEIGH!!! This place has a desirable vibe inside & outside (on the patio). Great view of Glenwood Ave as well. Nighttime is laidback, they offer tables and chairs outside. You can eat &/or sip outside while enjoying the night breeze or admiring the nightlife. So far I have tried the fried mozzarella, chicken Marsala, chicken Alfredo, and a few "adult" beverages. All were very tasty. I have to try the pizza next. Dining inside is really nice with plenty of bar seating & TVs. They have table seating with a window view. The atmosphere is very chill, relaxing. Great after work place too. The staff is very attentive & friendly. Ty was our server each time. I can't remember one of the bartender's name, but she has really cool tattoos & a great personality. I met the owner last weekend; really cool dude. Down to earth. If you're downtown and want good food, this is the place for you. During the weekends, you may want to make reservations.

    Pappardelle Bolognese with Chicken ($31.46)
    Jillian S.

    New Italian restaurant in Raleigh offering thin crust pizza and house-made pasta. They use quality ingredients and the food comes out surprisingly quick. Plus to make it even better, the meal starts with complimentary bread and olive oil dip! The restaurant is easy to locate off Glenwood. The inside is bright and spacious. I parked on the street right out front and paid ~$1.50 for parking via the Passport app. I dined in and also placed an order to-go. The pizza was very thin very large slice of flavorful pepperoni pizza. For takeout, I chose the pappardelle bolognese. It tasted great and was made with house-made pasta, however seemed very pricy at $24.96 plus $6.50 to add chicken (and there wasn't much chicken). The waitress was welcoming and attentive. Overall, a positive experience and I recommend this restaurant to others!

    Jeff F.

    Initial first impressions of this place were not great, there are these weird cheap looking lights on the windows, and there is a horrible sewage smell as you walk in the building (according to the people at the restaurant it is due to the grease trap being placed in a bad spot). We came around 7:00 and already the place was pretty much cleared out, there was just one other couple in the dining area. They said they were out of bread, not sure how an Italian restaurant runs out of bread? But one of my favorite things about Italian restaurants is being able to use the bread to scrape up all the leftover sauce. So that was pretty disappointing. I ordered the lasagna. Usually lasagna is thick, several layers deep, their lasagna is the opposite, it's only about an inch tall but I think they do this to make it look like a larger portion because it takes up more space on the plate? I don't know, was just weird. The waitress asked if we wanted freshly grated Parmesan cheese, I said of course, she comes back and says they ran out of block cheese, again how does an Italian restaurant run out of Parmesan cheese?? The food itself was okay, I wouldn't say it was the best Italian food I've had, but the experience was below average for sure.

    Britt J.

    Review from August 09th- Booking was easy for a tabletop of 10 at 7pm on a Friday. Upon arriving, we found the restaurant to be empty. Maybe 12 people outside of us. Food was great but it look almost a hour & a half for everything to come out. Such a disappointment as the restaurant wasn't packed. Communication was little but we did give them the benefit of the doubt as they were recently opened. Pros: -Bread was good! -Easily split our checks! -Booking is easy !

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    The food here is incredible. I do not know why it is empty. Please eat here. The carbonara is my absolute favorite.

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    Alex thank you so much for the review and drive

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    Thank you so much means a lot to our team

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    Aunty Bettys Gin and Absinthe Bar

    4.8(62 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Tucked behind the bustle of of the Morgan Street Food Hall lies a not-so-secret secret: a whimsical…read moreden of gin, absinthe, and mischief. Step through the unassuming door near the buildings corner and find yourself in a moody little lair where botanicals bloom in every glass and green fairies are always welcome. Part apothecary, part speakeasy, all vibes -- this tucked-away tipple temple is your reward for being curious. Blink and you'll miss it -- sneeze and you'll lose your seat. This cozy little cocktail cave fills up faster than you can say "Negroni, please." With just enough room for a handful of lucky souls, it's part bar, part social experiment. Come early, come curious, and be prepared to elbow your way into the best seat you'll never want to give up. If you're in a rush, maybe try...literally anywhere else. Their cocktails take time -- because They're busy muddling together timeless classics, like a good Old Fashioned. But hey, perfection can't be microwaved. Sip slowly, wait longer, and remember: you can't rush greatness...or them. Cheers!

    Aunty Bettys is in the same building as the Morgan Street Food Hall, and has its own entrance and…read moreseating area. They have an interesting cocktail and mocktail menu with a variety of things, they also have a dealer's choice where you tell the bartender what flavors you like and they'll try to accommodate. They had a lot of gin cocktails on their menu, gin doesn't agree with me, so I asked for a New York Sour, which is a variation of a whiskey sour with red wine instead of sweet and sour mix. They made the NY Sour with a nice egg white foam on top. They charged me $14 for that cocktail. It was a good time, and my friends and I went next door to the Food Hall for dinner.

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    4.5(26 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This place was absolutely amazing. All I can say is, we made a lot of happy noises while eating,…read moreand there were plenty of "oh my God" moments at the table. From the staff to the manager to the food, everything was on point. The food truly speaks for itself. They serve small plates, which we love because it gives you the chance to try different things and experience a variety of flavors. We started with the fried pork belly on tostones. It was perfectly seasoned, topped with avocado, and every bite just melted in your mouth. Next, we had the tamarind sticky ribs with a tamarind mango barbecue sauce. This was a perfect example of how simplicity can create complex flavors. The ribs were cooked just right -- not completely falling off the bone, but tender enough that when you bit into them, the meat pulled apart so easily. They were juicy, full of flavor, and had just the right touch of spice from the chili flakes. Then we moved on to the mini arepas, and oh my God. They had slow-cooked pork, guava barbecue sauce, and fried papas on top. The arepa itself was crispy on the outside, warm and fluffy on the inside. The savory pork paired with the sweetness of the guava barbecue sauce was incredible, and the crunch from the fried papas took it to another level. Now, I have a bit of a sweet tooth, but my wife does not. I wanted dessert, and we were leaning toward the tres leches, but our waitress highly recommended the bread pudding. I am not usually a fan of bread pudding at all, but her recommendations had been on point all night, so I decided to trust her. I am so glad we did. They take a Mexican bolillo, soak it overnight in tres leches, then pan-sear it to create this crispy caramelized outside while keeping the inside warm, soft, and sweet. It is topped with crema and toasted coconut, then they pour warm guava syrup over it and serve it with a scoop of coconut sorbet. The layers of flavor in that dessert were unreal. Honestly, it may have been the best dessert we have ever had. And remember, my wife is not big on sweets -- she usually only takes one bite of dessert, but this time she tried to eat over half of it. Lol. I highly recommend this place. The food, the service, the drinks, and the atmosphere were all amazing. And after dinner, you can even head upstairs to work off the food with salsa lessons and a dance club. This is definitely a spot worth checking out! Este lugar fue absolutamente increíble. Lo único que puedo decir es que hicimos muchos sonidos de felicidad mientras comíamos, y hubo muchos momentos de "¡Dios mío!" en la mesa. Desde el personal, hasta el gerente, hasta la comida, todo estuvo excelente. La comida realmente habla por sí sola. Sirven platos pequeños, algo que nos encanta porque te da la oportunidad de probar diferentes cosas y experimentar una variedad de sabores. Comenzamos con el pork belly frito sobre tostones. Estaba perfectamente sazonado, cubierto con aguacate, y cada bocado simplemente se derretía en la boca. Después probamos las costillitas pegajosas de tamarindo con una salsa barbecue de tamarindo y mango. Este plato fue un ejemplo perfecto de cómo la simplicidad puede crear sabores complejos. Las costillas estaban cocinadas en su punto: no se caían completamente del hueso, pero estaban tan tiernas que al morderlas, la carne se desprendía fácilmente. Estaban jugosas, llenas de sabor y con el toque perfecto de picante gracias a las hojuelas de chile. Luego pasamos a las mini arepas, y ¡Dios mío! Tenían cerdo cocinado lentamente, salsa barbecue de guayaba y papitas fritas encima. La arepa estaba crujiente por fuera, calientita y esponjosa por dentro. El sabor salado del cerdo combinado con la dulzura de la salsa barbecue de guayaba fue increíble, y el crujiente de las papitas fritas lo llevó a otro nivel. Ahora, a mí me gustan mucho los dulces, pero a mi esposa no tanto. Yo quería pedir postre, y estábamos pensando en el tres leches, pero nuestra mesera nos recomendó mucho el budín de pan. Normalmente no soy fanático del budín de pan, pero sus recomendaciones habían sido excelentes toda la noche, así que decidí confiar en ella. Me alegra muchísimo haberlo hecho. Toman un bolillo mexicano, lo remojan durante la noche en tres leches y luego lo sellan en sartén para crear una capa exterior crujiente y caramelizada, mientras que el interior se mantiene calientito, suave y dulce. Lo sirven con crema y coco tostado, luego le vierten encima un jarabe tibio de guayaba y lo acompañan con una bola de sorbete de coco. Las capas de sabor en ese postre fueron irreales. Honestamente, puede que haya sido el mejor postre que hemos probado en nuestra vida. Y recuerden, mi esposa no es muy amante de los dulces; normalmente solo prueba un bocado del postre, pero esta vez intentó comerse más de la mitad. Jajaja.

    This was my first time coming here since they rebranded and reopened. I already enjoyed the…read moreprevious concept and was anxious to see what was different. The essence of it still feels similar with a few differences in ambiance and menu. They still over an oyster option, but we didn't try it. The octopus was good - cooked nicely. I enjoyed the ceviche. It's not the best I ever had, but a solid choice and the portion was excellent. The cocktail was well balanced and tasted good. The skirt steak was nice, but I was full so didn't eat all of it. There are black beans under the skirt steak that were AMAZING. It was just a small option of the dish - not the size of a side portion but almost like a "sauce" under the steak. It was perfect. This place remains a solid choice. I would come here again on a date or with a girl friend.

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    4.0(787 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Wow! I said I'd come back but I didn't realize it had been 8 years!…read more My husband Dan H and I had a great lunch with some friends today. We all shared an order of fries for the table, which were amazing. Then I got the grain bowl with shrimp, and everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. My husband enjoyed his biscuits and gravy with fried chicken- so tender and decedent. Our friends enjoyed their meal, too, and enjoyed the apple custard for dessert. The mocktails were also delicious- I loved one with hibiscus and ginger. So nice to have a bunch of mocktail options! The ambiance was just as great as it was 8 years ago- spacious and light. The server was great, and let us linger for a few hours without hovering. Hope to be back sooner than another 8 years from now!

    If bourbon and whiskey choices were a personality trait, The Whiskey Kitchen would definitely have…read morecommitment issues...because the selection is massive. Seriously, if you can't find a pour you like here, you may just need water instead. Started with the biscuits topped with crackling and house-made preserves, and honestly, that combo alone made me question why I don't eat more biscuits in life. Sweet, salty, buttery chaos in the best way. For the main, I went with the pork chop and greens. The chop leaned a little overcooked for me personally, but the sauce helped bring things back together and added good flavor. The greens had a nice little kick of heat, but I kept waiting for that deep smoky ham hock flavor to show up like an old Southern grandma entering the kitchen... and it never quite arrived. Overall though? Still a solid meal, strong whiskey program, cool atmosphere, and definitely worth checking out if you're in Raleigh looking for a bourbon-forward dinner spot. Travelin_Broke approved with a slight side-eye from the greens.

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    4.2(66 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$$

    Beignets, beignets, beignets!…read more This place is perfect for a girls night, date night, friends night, solo night... honestly any night! I came here for drinks and dessert with friends, and the star of the show was definitely the beignets. As someone who has visited New Orleans and tried the real deal, I thought I knew what good beignets tasted like. Turns out, I did not have to travel that far after all! The beignets here are like a cross between a classic beignet and a croissant. Light, fluffy, and just the right amount of indulgent. I will definitely be back to check out more of the menu, but no matter what, I am saving room for the... say it with me... beignets!!

    Wanted to try something new, and, since I liked the reviews for this place, I figured I'll give it…read morea shot. The ambiance is classy but laid back. The Service was outstanding thanks to Hayley. Her recommendations for pairing the drinks with the food were flawless, and each drink was prepared like a work of art. I started with the raw oysters, paired with a glass of Rose, which I loved. They switched from the Halibut with Fennel to Mahi with Forbidden Rice. The rice is black and inky and potent and extraordinary, but it overwhelmed the fish completely. Still greatful I got to experience it, but I would pair it with something more gamy like lamb or goat. The Pecan pie with warm salted caramel ice cream was nothing short of a spiritual experience, and Hayley's recommendation to pair it with Rum Flip was perfect. Yes, I Ubered. Overall, this one is going to be a frequent hangout.

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