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    Daniel's Restaurant

    4.0 (703 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lunch Lasagna
    Virginia B.

    Our group came back again to try this place. There were 14 of us this time and we were all set up in the same corner as before, we were just thankful it was ready. This time the waiter was much much better and did a great job with everything from our drinks to getting to go boxes. I had the lasagna lunch special and it was good. It came with a choice of Caesar or garden salad and bread had already been served and passed around. No butter or oil for dipping but it was still good. When I asked about dressing choices he said they make all the dressings in house. The decor is nice and there is a private parking lot. We will probably try this place again in the future.

    Lasagna
    Janis A.

    Daniel's Italian Restaurant in Apex, NC was such a delicioso treat. I had the chicken parmigiana and my cousin had the lasagna. The menu was quite extensive, but we went with Italian classics. The service was wonderful as we went during the middle of the afternoon on a hot summers day and practically had the whole place to ourselves. Needless to say, very large doggie bags came home with us! I would LOVE to go back!

    this is what you get for $25
    Taurian D.

    what happened to this place? This used to me our go to takeout. Recently i went to order for pickup our usual penne ala casa and Chicken Alfredo pasta. Called in the usual and was shocked to hear the cost. What's even more shocker is how small the foil container now and the food was not as good as before. So they jacked up the price but the quantity and quality went south. 7" container that's halfway full, this is what you use for salads and side dishes., for $25 a pop i'm sure you can do better. Time to find another place or like what my partner said, your penne and Alfredo tasted way better anyways. I mean if you're going to jack up the price at least maintain the quality and portion smh. Never again!

    Penne with spinach n' Margarita
    Isha G.

    Cozy spot with lovely décor, perfect for dining in. They even offer free bread to start with, which was a nice touch. Tried the lobster ravioli and penne with spinach, paired with a margarita. The pasta dishes were incredibly delicious--the sauce was creamy, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The lobster ravioli was absolutely outstanding... I couldn't stop at just one bite and ended up cleaning the plate! Highly recommend.

    Crème Brûlée

    Still the tastiest place within miles to truly enjoy Italian food. Hubs enjoyed his dish of Chicken Marsala, I had a really wonderful bowl of homemade seafood chowder, and for an entree I had perfectly cooked Calamari! Dessert was Crème Brûlée and it was made to perfection as well. Waitstaff was Parker and he's very conscientious about your drinks and other needs. I'll be back to Daniel's as my "go-to" Italian restaurant!

    Veal In A Madeira Cream Sauce
    Jaclyn N.

    10/10 this was delicious. We started with the calamari and it was done perfectly. Oops to the only piece left. Next I had a Cesar salad. I shouldn't have as I was already getting full- and to be honest, it was average. Forgot a picture of that. But the main course. Oh man! Veal Madeira over pasta is the way to go. The portions were huge and I have plenty for tomorrow. My friend had Cajun pasta with salmon and the piece was a nice size! She loved hers too. The homemade focaccia was also delicious. Keith, who waited on us, was wonderful and while the place was busy, it wasn't too loud. It's a nice cozy spot. I'll be back soon. Oh! And they had 0% Prosecco! Perfect for my pregnant self.

    Anniversary dessert
    Wendy P.

    We went to Daniel's for our anniversary date. The food was ok. I feel like it used to be better but haven't been in a while. The waiter forgot to put in our appetizer so that was a bummer. Drinks were good. They gave us a cute little dessert for our anniversary which was nice.

    Spicy Shrimp Puttenesca
    Bryan C.

    Phenomenal meal at Daniel's tonight. Enjoyed the food so much last Saturday I came back today and brought guests. The spicy shrimp puttanesca did not disappoint. The spice pushed my limit. Shout out to Keith for the great service and taking care of us.

    Bar
    Marie S.

    We arrived to the restaurant 15 minutes before our reservation, we went to the bar for a drink. We were greeted by a very friendly bartender- she gave us drink menus and told us the specials. My husband ordered the usual Jim Beam and coke- they only have Pepsi - he only had one (he dislikes Pepsi) I tried the cab sav - they had 2 kinds- I got the bottle- the nice bartender wrapped a scarf around the neck of the bottle:) Our server Nick was friendly, service was a little slow be he was very nice. I ordered the chicken parmigiana with linguine- it was good but some of the chicken was burnt:( otherwise it was nice.

    Gluten free pizza
    Shanelle Y.

    Good food, quick service, free bread, and big portions - overall a great dining in experience!

    Salmon In A Dill Cream Sauce
    Elisa A.

    This pasta was HEAVEN. Creamy, tasty, and delicious! Our server was so great! Definitely coming back!

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    5 months ago

    Always amazing. Service was great as usual and the dishes never disappoint. Perfect place for a date night or quiet family dinner.

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    The food is quite delicious. Can feel a bit crowded and like there's too many tables but it's worth it

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    1 year ago

    What do you get when you cross excellent service, with great meals and epic portions, and a reasonable price ?....Daniels. Go there ...now

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    Meals we ordered were far too garlicky and after consumption made us both nauseous with stomach cramps!

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    Mezza Luna Pizzeria - Grandma's Pie

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    4.4(181 reviews)
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    We have been searching for a pizza in North Carolina since we moved here several years ago and…read moreuntil coming into this restaurant, we have yet to find anything that blew our socks off. This is fresh, delicious and if you get the chance to speak to the owner, he will tell you all about how long he's been making pies and how long he's been married to the love of his life. It is truly an experience, just one of the best places I found yet.

    On a Friday, a craving for Gluten Free pizza. I typed into Yelp and first place listed was Mezza…read moreLuna. Of course, I could drive to local grocery store and get a frozen one and bake it at home.....but I was quite hungry! It took longer getting directions between a Nav and phone sync. Surprisingly, Mezza Luna is actually conveniently located in a short trip! I arrived in person and walked to the counter. I was greeted promptly and the guy was answering 2 phones and taking orders and gave me options based on time and wait for pizza. He did not realize that I was looking for gluten free and got a gentleman to help me. My apologies, as I was a bit overwhelmed and didn't catch his name and how long he said it would be. Regardless, I am a patient person and waited. The gentleman brought the pizza box and handed it to me. The inside restaurant has positioned seating to utilize the space very well. As the clock approaches 5 o'clock, the regular patrons come in and the guy at the counter acknowledges each person even by name. Back to my gluten free pizza.... I did say "thank you, smells amazing " hoping they heard me as this was my first visit. Fortunately, I have self-control and didn't peek until I got home. The plan was to eat half, then reheat other half to determine......besides smelling and seeing the fresh ingredients...no need to add any seasoning! Please don't judge...but I finished it myself! It was quite tasty. Ambiance 4 stars, quaint feels like good gathering spot Customer service 5 stars keep it up Quality 5 stars Quantity 4 stars no leftovers Prices 4 stars for regular (3 stars for gluten free) no deduction Overall 4.5 stars and try again to see if rating is a solid 5. Honestly, I was surprised being able to finish it and how delicious as gluten free is not always easy to make. I forgot to ask about the meatballs..are they only beef? If so, if I call or stop in a day or so in advance, could you consider making 4 meatballs no gluten maybe using cheese instead to taste? I saw hand cut fries...might need to give that a try. ;) No worries about the gluten and sans pork for me too, sorry. If you have a gluten free baguette that would pair well for me or I can pick one up! Thanks....you may see me again soon! Update with pics: disappointed overcooked both crust and cheese!

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    SPAZIO - Spazio Italian Holly Springs Carbonaro

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    4.3(58 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    My wife and I have been here twice now and both times the experience was great. The food was…read moredelicious (OK, the Alici pizza with the anchovies on it was pretty salty but removing the anchovies fixed that. Guess it was to be expected since anchovies are always salty), there's always a very nice ambiance, and the service is top notch! This place is on our "must go back to" list!

    Used to go here a couple of years ago when it was Ashley Harvest Moon for breakfast, been wanting…read moreto try Spazio for ages. I knew it was a local fine dining restaurant, but just making reservations was an interesting experience. (Call and leave a message, there's no open table. There's a form to fill out. What?" As soon a we arrived we realized a reservation wasn't necessary as we were the only guests there for 30 minutes or so. My wife and I ordered: Glass of Wine, Ravioli, a Roman Pizza, a side of green beans, and a desert of tiramisu. The food was quick as we were the only ones there for a while as other guests came in. But as other recent reviews indicate, the menu options are pretty small, but the pricing and ambiance doesn't meld. I expected more redesign of the dining area that was used by the former restaurant; but that wasn't the case. It was a bit small dining room. I'll go back for an appetizer or glass of wine due a gift, but the pricing is too high for the food and the portion size that you get.

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    We came here for our 44th & 45th Anniversary dinner. The service was impeccable, top shelf. We did…read moremake reservations as Tarantini's is a very popular restaurant near The Governors Club Community. The restaurant gives you a casual elegant feeling . As I wore a dress long sleeve shirt with dress pants, others were dressed in suits, t- shirt, jeans. No dress code but you do have to wear shoes and shirt. Pants optional?? you know !!! The food was excellent, The Grilled Blackened Salmon( wild caught ) was amazingly good . My wife's dish Chicken Parm was delicious also. We have been here two times and the food and are constantly great. Our server Jason in both visits did an excellent job in attending to us. The price was very reasonable as I have had twice as expensive bill other places with a lack luster feeling. Tarantini's will not let you down with their dining experience there. They provide excellent service coupled with great food . I do have to say , the parking could be a problem, but if you don't mind walking you can park in the grocery store lot . Overall, Tarantini's is a great place. I know we will be back. If you are reading this and looking for a great restaurant, this is the place. "Bon Appetite"

    Very nice ambience, quiet and the food is just delicious! We love going to this place and surprised…read morethat not more people know about it. They have nailed the Italian cuisine with an impressive list of wines as well.

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    Colletta

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    4.0(337 reviews)
    6.9 mi

    This was my first time dining here, and the experience was really pleasant. This is mostly to do…read morewith the service received by Jeff. We had a lively table, and he was able to make recommendations to us about what food to share, enjoy and his own favorites. Jeff was prompt in refilling our beverages, and remembered the small details like a lime slice with the Diet Coke. The food was fantastic, the three of us shared everything. The only thing missing is a photo of the dessert, highly recommend the spumoni dessert - it features a table side marshmallow toast. So fun! Definitely make a reservation ahead of time to ensure seating, either way will be happy to dine here again. Thank you Jeff for your amazing service!

    An amazing date night spot. We'll be back for sure…read more Went here on an anniversary dinner and booked at 9pm, got there 5min late and they were still setting up tables no big deal. Sat in 5-10min on a Friday night. Dillon did great with our service. Ordered the Regina Colletta pizza, and the brown butter ravioli also got the polpette and foccacia. Overall we were very impressed with this place, we ordered dishes that are harder to make, since we love to cook ourselves and they did an amazing. We'll be back for other staples for sure. Main critique I would say is the Pizza, we wouldn't order that flavor again but it was still very good. The balsamic isn't too strong. We just prefer simpler pizza and more well done. But the pizza we feel has the best value. Mushroom ravioli has amazing flavor, deep, rich, all working very well. However, We'll just order more classic dishes next time like the clam spaghetti, chicken parm, you can't go wrong here really.... All in all 9/10 experience, 4.5 starts if I could give that. Ambiance is cute and casual but chic because of the low lighting and the cleanliness. There are three levels of seating, tables, raised booths, and the bar tops. It's great bc it diffuses the noise. The business was packed that night but the noise level was still good enough to hold conversations. Servers and waitresses all look sharps And the place has an open kitchen. Since we love cooking we'll try to sit so we can see it next time. There's also A bar to the right side with a view of the skating rink. I cannot stress enough that the team is doing an amazing job. Obviously the cooks are amazing, the hostesses were so sweet and down to earth, and the servers knocked it out the park. Very memorable anniversary. Thanks Colletta Team!

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    Inside

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