The Original NY Pizza

We came here for the first time yesterday and I thought the food was great. We were seated right…read moreaway. Our server came in greeted us. She was very nice and pleasant. The restaurant was busy in the kitchen was backed up, so there was a little bit of a delay, but the manager did take care of us by offering us a comp salad. We had this Sicilian meatballs as an appetizer the house salad that you entrées we had was the rigatoni Bolognese and the shrimp oreganatta. Both pasta dishes had good flavor, a little bit of spice as well as the meatballs in case you were not a spicy fan. It did have a little bit of a kick. We would come back again.

Our party of 13 came in with a 6 PM reservation on a Wednesday night. We ordered the calamari and…read moresome pizzas to share. All were just fine, and nothing amazing. For my main, I had the Penne Sardi (penne pasta with chicken, wild mushrooms, and caramelized onions in tomato cream sauce; topped with oregano & garlic breadcrumbs and baked to finish). This was heavy and reminded of something you'd get at an Olive Garden. The portions are huge and basically everyone had leftovers for the next day. One weird thing to note - when ordering, the waitress asked if we wanted a soup or salad. This made it seem like the entrees came with a soup or salad but really, she was asking if we wanted to add this on. It was just a matter of miscommunication, but it would have been nice if they were more clear on it. I'm not sure what the Italian restaurant scene looks like in this area (since I was just visiting), but I felt like this was chain restaurant quality at almost NYC prices. Not sure if it's worth checking out.

Bombolini

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Colletta

4.0(345 reviews)

2.5 mi

we went to colletta for a celebration and it was the best choice…read more The ambience, the service, the Decor, the vibes everything is what you look for in a celebration And of course, the food was the highlight of the evening... one of the best modern Italian we started with focaccia platter and my favorite part was the Apple butter then we ordered Campanelli pasta and Radia Tori Nero. Both were finger licking... I ordered crunchy okra, and potatoes, which were equally good and a great quantity to make it a dinner in itself we also tried non-alcoholic beverages, Italian sunrise and hibiscus bloom our server asked what we were celebrating, and when we said birthday, she brought a small tiramisu parfait with the candle as a surprise, which was definitely an icing on the cake overall, a great experience and we are already planning our next trip

Colletta has been high on my list to visit in 2026 but left with a "just okay" experience. We went…read moreon a beautiful Wednesday evening and were seated outside. There is lots of space between the tables and there is ample people watching at those who are visiting Fenton. I got the lasagna bolognese and my husband got the lobster ravioli. Both of us thought our meal was just okay and the high price point didn't match the quality. Our dessert was the most disappointing part of our meal. If tiramisu is on the menu, I will be ordering it. Colletta has a very strange version of tiramisu - our waiter asked if we wanted the cocoa powder when he brought out the dish, and the dessert was surrounded by chocolate sauce. For the first time ever, I did not finish a tiramisu. Our waiter, Dylan, provided wonderful service and was the peak of our experience at Colletta.

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Focaccia bread

Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria

4.3(483 reviews)

11.4 mi•Six Forks

i order from this restaurant a lot and the food is pretty consistently very tasty but i have one…read morecomplaint i hope the restaurant owner sees this that side of bread yall always send with the pasta is trash... this an Italian spot you need a better side of bread... send me some edible bread with this delicious pasta thanks lol real good food overall tho

Nice Italian restaurant! The service was good and the food was delicious. I loved their house…read morebread, nicely toasted and the crispiness went perfectly with the oil it was served with. Fried Calamari: Perfectly fried and the marinara sauce was delicious. Burrata with Truffle Oil: Decent burrata! The char on the crostini was too strong and had a bitter flavor, but the tomato, balsamic, and cheese were delicious. Fettuccine Alfredo + Chicken: Yum! Decedent and delicious Alfredo sauce. The pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. I added chicken to my pasta to get some protein. The chicken was blackened and I thought the char was too strong on the chicken (but maybe this is just my preference since I felt the same way about the crostini). I look forward to going back to check out their lunch menu and/or half price bottles of wine on Mondays!

Inside Seating - June 2026

Chicken Francaise

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Caesar Salad

Mezza Luna Pizzeria

4.4(188 reviews)

6.5 mi

I'm really disappointed that I've lived here five years, and never went for dinner here. We have…read moreordered many many grandma pizzas, but never sat down to enjoy dinner until the other night. There were 4 of us, every dish was excellent, we will make up for lost time and eat here more frequently!

In recent months we have been disappointed by what used to be our go to pizza places. This week we…read moretried Mezza Luna and were very pleased. First let's begin with the crust. It was the most perfect we've had in a long time. Next the toppings were exactly what we ordered though based on how they did what we asked though we may adjust our toppings for our next order. Definitely going back

Lunch on a week day

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La Grassa Pastificio

4.3(135 reviews)

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After reading the reviews I decided to try this place for dinner. We had the Ceasar salad, chicken…read moreparm and asparagus which was all very tasty. Our server was kind enough to let me try a couple of wines before settling on my choice. Service was quick and attentive. We would revisit again for sure! Sidenote: tables have built in bag hooks ladies!

A fine, cozy Italian restaurant hidden in a strip mall, with really good, fresh food and a seasonal…read moremenu. There is no bread included with the meal, but they offer an excellent focaccia and olive tapenade... if you order it (Do!). The pappardelle was the hit of the evening, and had a bit of a kick to it. The pollo involtini was a delight. Portions were appropriately filling, but not over the top. An affogato and a tiramisu were shared for dessert, and were yummy. Service was not particularly attentive, but adequate. This is a pricy spot, at $140 for dinner for two, with a glass of wine apiece, and tip. Still worth a return visit.

Minestre- vegetable bean soup

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Leo's Italian Social

3.6(160 reviews)

5.1 mi

We finally made it back but sadly Leo's drops from 4 stars to 3. There's just nothing special…read more The calamari was really good again, which was nice. But the rosemary-chicken pizza was largely flavorless and the heirloom tomatoes with burrata seemed to be ordinary tomatoes with mozzarella. The cauliflower starter was also very good but out of place in an Italian restaurant. We got there just in time for happy hour so the early ordering was less expensive. Service was fine. Just nothing special.

Only giving one star because I have to. We are visiting from out of state and made our reservations…read morea few days ahead of time. Yes, it's Mother's Day and yes, it is graduation weekend, but we waited half an hour after our original reservation time and was told it would be at least another 15 minutes. We made a reservation so we'd be on time for our next engagement. Can't say anything about the food since we never made it that far. Take this as a warning if you're looking for a place to celebrate while on a schedule.

Grand opening sign

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Fresh bread with a smile

Daniel's Restaurant

4.0(712 reviews)

6.4 mi

Lemme tell you... if you already don't know. Daniel's has the best Italian food in Apex. Maybe even…read morethe triangle. We loved the old timey feel and ambiance. From the hostess to our servers. Everyone was incredible. We started our meal with the focaccia bread with marinara. When I tell you We're still thinking about it a week later it's no exaggeration. lol I had the pear, grape and blue cheese salad which was so light and fresh! A way bigger portion than I was expecting. For our mains my wife had The penne ala casa and she thought it was incredible. So flavorful and delicious. the perfect sauce to pasta ratio. I had the lamb cannelloni. What a show stopper. The flavors, the textures all combined into a symphony on my palate. We had to run, so we ordered the tres leche cake to go. Another grand slam. It was amazing. Definitely a must get it you go!

I've been going to Daniels for many years and have generally had good experiences and really…read moreenjoyed the food. However, my last two visits were sorely lacking. On one, my son ordered the chicken Marsala, which we have enjoyed before but it's been a long time. This time it was just perfectly awful. Salty and very little flavor. I kept thinking "where is the Marsala"? Then we went this past Monday night. There was some confusion over the pizza special, which would have been ok except Seth the owner came over and handled the discussion so poorly that even the couple sitting behind us stopped by on their way out to say they were sorry for the exchange we experienced and would not be back. We probably won't be back either, which is a real shame because we are very loyal customers of many years. But there are other good Italian restaurants in the area without rude owners and who will appreciate the business. I'm sure this review will not impact Daniels business or cause Seth to change his demeanor, but just be forewarned that if you have an issue, the owner will not be helpful in resolving.

Decor

Side Caesar Salad

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Cosmopolitan with Tito's

Enrigo Italian Bistro

3.9(471 reviews)

1.0 mi

UPDATE: I'd not had the chance to visit Enrigo in years, so I dropped by there at Waverly Center…read morerecently after work. It still has that bistro charm, little has changed, with plenty of indoor/outdoor/bar seating. I went with the latter since I was solo, sitting at the bar for my meal. The bartender/server did a great job greeting me and taking care of my questions with a smile on his face. I found I could order the Spaghetti Carbonara even though not seen on the dinner menu I had, I was glad! I could tell when it was brought to me that this meal was truly carbonara (real carbonara around NC is just a rarity, with many calling Alfredo sauce based pasta a "carbonara" meal). This pasta meal had the combo of egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, pancetta instead of guanciale, and pepper (the latter was the perfect amount, not over seasoned with black pepper but just the right amount for me). The carbonara was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. I ended my visit with tiramisu and coffee for dessert, they were equally delicious. Throughout the meal, the bartender/server made sure to check on me and ensured all was well. All the staff were positive and welcoming throughout. Even though it had been years since I enjoyed a visit to Enrigo, I still had a great experience...just as I remembered it.

The service and atmosphere were really fun for brunch. The zucchini noodles with lemon buttery…read moresauce lacked flavor and I left hungry. The portions were not filling for $25. Everyone else in my party, left full and loved their dishes. I believe I just ordered the wrong dish for my appetite. Due to my gluten allergy, my selections were limited. They did confirm my allergy and took precautions to ensure I did not get sick.

Part of inside seating, Sept 2026.

Veal Piccata

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Prosecco

SPAZIO

4.4(60 reviews)

7.3 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!

We had a delicious meal with fantastic service. One of the best overall experiences I have had in…read morethe triangle. Every dish tasted fresh, portions were filling, and the friendliness from the staff made the experience 10/10. Highly recommend the lasagna, burrata appetizer, pizza, and carbonara. We will be back

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Berries and cream dessert. Affagato in the background, but I already ate some of it before picture.

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Cocktails at 4:30? Why not.

Rigo’s Pizzeria

4.4(164 reviews)

3.8 mi

After a day of thrifting I needed sustenance and began scouring Yelp for recommendations since I…read morewas in a city I didn't know. Thankfully Rigo's came highly recommended and was not far away. Rigo's Pizzeria is an authentic Italian Pizzeria. They have a huge selection of food and their pizzas are huge! I ordered the Grandmas Pizza. It was loaded with cheese, marinara, basil, and garlic! Each bite was incredibly flavorful and delicious! If you're in or around Cary or Raleigh, I definitely recommend you check out Rigo's!

I have been getting their amazing dinner deals for a year now and it's honestly the best deal…read morearound, rigid is a relaxed pizza place that can feed 4 for at least 2 days on a 20$ meal deal (1 giant pizza and garlic knots) I highly recommend this place to anyone who's tired of overpriced pizza or that frozen taste some places have everything here is amazing and I can't recommend it enough. The service is next to perfect they make every guest feel like family and they even make their own ranch here.

Grandmas

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Sasha T.

11 years ago

By far, my favorite pizza spot in Cary. The staff rocks hardcore, at least every time I have been there. I even hosted my son's birthday party here in Rainy November. They are super helpful & accomodating. My son loves it & they sell by the slice, too!! Location is easy to find, as it is in the Wellington Park shopping center on the corner of Tryon & Cary Pkwy. They win best in Cary awards often. Well deserved. read more

Michael H.

10 years ago

The pizza is great, the service is awesome, and the dining area is clean and neat. When you tell them any special instructions to your pizza they are great at making sure it is done. I am very impressed with this group. read more

Eric F.

8 years ago

Love this place. It's just like I was back in NYC. Classic style and personality of the staff genuine. You've got the black & white checkerboard floor and tiles, Mets & Yanks [the bums], Brando, and delicious food! read more

Joe M.

10 years ago

I am originally from new York and it's hard to find n.y style food I'm North Carolina. The Food here taste just like back home. If you're looking for good food,i recommend you try them. read more

David L.

Elite 11

158

17 years ago

For North Carolina this is pretty good pizza. Especially since it comes close to the real thing in NY. I really liked the thin crust but the sauce was too thick and pasty. read more

Mike B.

12 years ago

This place has nothing to do with original NY pizza. In NY slices never come in such a big size and service is not as fast and polite as there:) Like this place read more

Jennifer R.

10 years ago

I love this place. The pizza is great & the garlic knots are delicious. My husband loves the chicken parmigiana. We are hooked.

Matt H.

7 years ago

Best pizza in my area. Very well cooked, great flavor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TcdD D.

12 years ago

This is the best pizza in town. My kids can't get enough if it. It's a family favorite for eat in or take out.

Sandra H.

10 years ago

Love, love, love this place!! The food is great and always ready when promised.

Jeannie S.

16 years ago

The pizza is not so great and I found a hair under my cheese. Enough said.

Deric G.

10 years ago

Great pizza, great folks. It's our go to pizza place

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