Where is the best Italian food in the Raleigh, Durham area?

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The News & Observer invites readers to share the best local places to eat Italian food.Nominate your favorite Italian restaurant in the Triangle before 10 a.m. Friday, April 10.Nominees must be in or near Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill and have under 20 locations.

Whether you’re in the mood for pasta or tiramisu, the Triangle is packed with places to satisfy your craving for Italian cuisine.

But where’s the best place to eat Italian food in the Raleigh area? We want to hear about the restaurants that keep you coming back for more.

That’s why The News & Observer is inviting you to share the local Italian restaurant you love the most. Fill out the form at this link to nominate your favorite before 10 a.m. Friday, April 10.

If you have trouble choosing one top restaurant, feel free to submit another nomination. This is meant to be a fun contest and not a scientific poll.

Once nominations are in, readers will be invited to vote for the Italian restaurants they want to win. Stay tuned for more details about the voting timeline.

To be eligible to participate in our contest, a restaurant must be in or near Raleigh, Durham or Chapel Hill. Restaurants also should have fewer than 20 locations across the United States.

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This story was originally published April 6, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

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Simone Jasper is a service journalism reporter at The News & Observer in Raleigh, North Carolina.