Location: Fuquay-Varina
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North Carolina, United States Food Guide: 5 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Fuquay-Varina
Reviews on Italian food in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, United States. Fuquay-Varina /ˈfjuːkweɪ vəˈriːnə/ is a town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 18,644 in 2012 (state-certified as of July 1, 2012). The population was 17,937 at the 2010 census, up from 7,898 at the 2000 census. The town is a 25-minute drive south of Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina. The hyphenated name attests to the town's history as two separate towns. Fuquay Springs and Varina merged in 1963 to create the modern town. Economically, the town initially grew due to tobacco trade and agriculture, but has seen recent population growth and real estate development due to its proximity to Research Triangle Park.
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1. Garibaldi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By Montyjack22
At our last visit, I tried their specialty lobster ravioli only to discover that the heavily sauced dish included shrimp with the tail shells still on. For a $24 entree, I do not think I should have to fish about in sauce, locate and shell my shrimp. Our friendly server said "that's how they do it." Not for me they won't; not anymore.
Fuquay-Varina Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Fuquay-Varina
2. Assaggio Pizzeria Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Lynne N
THe owner of Assagio's is highly supportive of our local community so I like to dine here to support his restaurant. Lots of variety in addition to wood-oven fired pizzas,
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3. J & S New York Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By ExDurhamite13
Our waitress was pitiful. She only had 2 tables and received poor service complaints from each. The pizza took 45 minutes. That is slower than delivery, and the restaurant only had 4 occupied tables. We debated walking out multiple times. That said, when the pizza finally arrived, it was delicious. Good food. Lousy service.
4. Milano Pizza
Overall Ratings
3 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By David K
I don't understand the bad reviews here for Milano Pizza. I have been going to Milano Pizza since 1997. It is located in a hard to get to old historic house in Fuquay-Varina with updates with additions for more seating space. As a busy Engineer, I eat our every day of the week, but still need to eat healthy. I have lunch here approximately two times per week now, because I need less processed food and more fresh salad in my diet. For me this is the best salad deal I can find in the area, and that includes the salad by weight grocery stores. I have found that for a buffet and my diet choice of water to drink, the approximately $6.50 + $1 tip or $7.50, it can't be beat. The pizza and spaghetti on the buffet are a plus. The desert chocolate chip pizza is the best anywhere. It is basically a one woman run business where she prepares the food, cooks and serves the pizza and her husband, when not working elsewhere, children when not in school and a friend occasionally help. After they added a divider on Sunset road it is harder to get into, so you have to be going the right way, go up and turn around or come in the back way through the adjoining restaurants or shopping center parking lots. Some reviews complain about the lack service, and yes as a sole proprietor it is pretty calm. Since I'm going for the buffet, I can take care of myself, and know to wait for various pizzas to come out or can go wait at cash register and make a special request. However if you consider the care, expertise, and freshness in every slice of cucumber, onion, pepper and tomato it is a secret gem in NC to me. Seriously after a week in the New Orleans French Quarter with my choice of restaurants, I am happy to be back at place that is glad to see you, with fresh healthy food.
