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    Milazzo’s Ristorante

    4.3 (88 reviews)
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    Mike B.

    2nd visit - still excellent! This time tried Penne Dolla Nona. Wow! A "sampler" with a boneless beef rib, a meatball and a link of sausage, served over penne pasta and finished with a rich, sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. Pasta is PERFECT - al dente. The meats are fork-tender, juicy and wonderfully spiced. And that chunky tomato sauce - to die for. Really really good. Also tried Pollo Monachini. Enormous chicken cutlets, breaded and fried golden brown are topped with mozzarella, pignoli and mushrooms and figs over a bed of penne pasta The whole thing is sauced with a creamy rich Marsala sauce and broiled to melt the cheese. The chicken is perfect, the sauce is divine! Outstanding. Bottom line - this place is GOOD. Go!

    Lori W.

    The low down: atmosphere was excellent, food was excellent, service was off-the-cuff excellent. Prices were what you would expect for Italian Cuisine (see menu) Rode by this restaurant and was curious to stop in and check them out. It was a Thursday night at about 5:45pm and there were only about 3 other tables seated at that time. By the end of our time there a few larger parties arrived. When you walk in there is a bar to the front left that seats about 14. The barstools are comfy with slightly cushioned seats and backs (for those of us with back problems..see photo). There is table seating directly to the right and then a more formal dining area to the left. From the outside the restaurant almost looked closed due to it being very dark inside. we almost left thinking it wasn't even open yet. But then we saw an "open" sign on the door. We found out that this place has been open for about 2 weeks . The owner, Chris, greeted us upon entering. He was extremely accommodating, helpful, patient and Informative. On this night, he was working behind the bar. All staff that were there that night were beyond helpful. You could definitely tell that service is their priority! Since dinner was not in the plan for me that evening it was more of a just "checking it out" type of night where meals weren't ordered , just an appetizer of Angelo Lecca Lecca (see photo) which is basically New Zealand Lamb chops w a Madeira Wine Sauce over broccoli rabe ( pretty much broccoli but sweeter ). Yum , yum! The Chef prepared everything so perfectly! The lamb chops were soft and delicate. Pretty much melted in your mouth. And the sauce was dreamy! For my alcohol drinking friends and Yelpers, they had 2 beers on tap (French Broad River Brewing Gateway Kolche and Outlaw Pilsner) According to my boyfriend, the French River Kolche is better than the local White Street Kolche which is locals know is pretty darn good! Chris, the owner, said he will have Hazy IPA on draft starting tomorrow (1/26) This will change periodically and according to demand and so on. They have bottle beers as well but currently no beer menu!. They have several wine options and a small selection of Bourbon, Vodka, Gin and so on. Wine prices ranged from $10 per glass to $15. And the beer on tap was $6 per glass. I will definitely be returning here for dinner and trying the Gamberri Orregonata! Whether or not you are in the Wake Forest area check them out! It would be worth the drive for some authentic Italian cuisine!

    Caesar salad with old lettuce

    I ordered to go. They were friendly when I went in. I think I paid nearly $50 (after tipping) for a salad and Alfredo. So it's definitely expensive and not worth the price in my opinion. The salad had old lettuce in it and the pasta wasn't good. It didn't have much flavor, plus they gave me penne but they described that I would get the flat noodles that are similar to fettuccine. I ended up throwing majority of my food away, was not worth the calories.

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    Very good food! Very nice atmosphere. Been there many times and never disappointed.

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    Great Italian food - authentic. The service is always good too. Out go-to place for anniversaries and birthdays.

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    Everything was better than I expected. The food, service and ambiance were top notch. I'm looking forward to returning.

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    Milazzo's was great! We will definitely go back! I had the Fantasia Del Mare dish, it was amazing and very authentic

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    Food, service and atmosphere is top shelf. One of my favorite restaurants in Wake Forest.

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    Ask the Community - Milazzo’s Ristorante

    Are reservations recommended?

    Yes, we tend to be busy on the weekends, so it is recommended that you call and make a reservation ahead of time.

    Are the Lobster Ravioli made in house or bought premade?

    We didn't ask but they certainly TASTED as if they are made in-house.

    Do you do gluten free?

    Yes, we have gluten free shrimp scampi , pollo positano, steak, lamb chops, and more!

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    Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant - April 2026

    Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant

    4.5(160 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    This is such a charming restaurant. I've had it bookmarked for a while, and finally had a chance to…read morevisit as a double date a few weeks ago. The food was very carefully crafted, well thought out and nicely executed. They said it rotates with the seasons and the fresh provisions. The cocktails and wine options were lovely. The service was attentive, friendly, and informative. I will definitely be back and highly recommend on a date night.

    Remarkable! We stopped here after a late flight into NC and were so pleased we did! Located in a…read morecharming style Victorian home, Amalia's welcoming service with no reservations was tasteful. We got seated promptly and had the pleasure of being served by Shannon. Shannon was humorous, kind and explained the menu very thoroughly so that we understood. In addition, he asked us what brought us to Amalia's and catered to our occasion. While we were in town for a wedding, we also were celebrating some home wins as well which Shannon took note of and gave us complimentary drinks at the end of our evening which was so kind. We started our evening off with some NA mocktails made in house which resembled a mojito. There were fresh strawberries and a lime wedge on top of the cup. I appreciated that this drink wasn't overly sugary and was the perfect blend of refreshing we needed especially after a flight. From there, we got complimentary house bread which was outstanding as it contained oil and onions baked in. Delicious! Shannon explained the menu was tapas style or small plate. We lead with the zucchini appetizer which had pistachios on top and were given suggestions on how to eat it. We went with the sushi method and ended up rolling the thinly sliced zucchini with a fork and it was perfect!! A very fun experience and such a unique menu option. For our main dishes, my husband has the steak and mashed potato special while I had the truffle cavatelli with sausage. Both items were out of this word and the perfect portion size. Shannon knew we loved the bread and brought us more to our table even though I'm fairly certain that is supposed to be for the beginning of the coursing. While our bellies were too stuffed for dessert right then and there, we did get cannolis to go and they are currently up in our fridge. We look forward to trying! We were able to see the other patrons order dinner in house and the entire layout is a production. If you have the chance and room for dessert, I highly recommend because the staff prepares it for you at your table. In addition, there are lovely coffee pairings with each dessert as an option as well. **Note: Amalia's does not carry red sauce. Many of the pastas are white sauce by design. This was not a deal breaker for us but it might be for someone else. Thank you, Amalia's! You were exactly the Italian cuisine we craved!

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    Frankos Italian Steakhouse - Meatballs

    Frankos Italian Steakhouse

    4.4(87 reviews)
    11.0 mi

    We had our 23rd anniversary dinner there last night. Had a 7 PM reservation. Arrived 10 minutes…read moreearly and were seated instantly. Our server, Nino, came to our table within minutes of our seating. We weren't sure which red wine selection we are going to go with. He recommended a medium priced bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. That was just what the doctor ordered. We started with the Burrata on Nino's recommendation also as we were looking to not fill up on a big appetizer and it was amazing, so fresh. I had the 10 ounce fillet and my wife had a 6 ounce fillet both ordered medium rare and both delivered cooked perfectly. For sides we did the roasted garlic potato purée, steakhouse mac & cheese, and the roasted wild mushroom. All of the sides were excellent and good portions. We ended up bringing home half of the mushrooms and 3/4 of the steakhouse mac & cheese. We were seated on the main floor at a four top, I love the seating arrangement as there's plenty of room you're not bumping into each other at different tables. The ambience is very nice. It's well lit but not so bright that it's not an intimate dining experience. I'm normally a person that takes pictures of my food but absolutely forgot to just because we were caught up in the moment

    Always a special treat at Franko's! We love coming here…read morewhenever we can snag a spot. It's our go-to when we want to treat ourselves to a nice night out. The indoor seating has a fantastic ambiance--it feels quaint and intimate, but you never feel like you're sitting on top of other guests. It's one of the few places where you can actually talk freely without feeling like the neighboring tables are part of your conversation. When the weather cooperates, the outside patio is a lovely spot to enjoy a meal. As for the food, the steaks are excellent and we haven't had a single bad experience yet. My wife is also a huge fan of the chopped Caesar salad. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time and enjoy!

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