Vic's Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

1. Vic's Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria

8.0
331 Blake St, Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Mario P.Mario Piergallini: An Italian restaurant worth its salt should have a marinara that's better than Ragu from a jar. Vic's did not when I ate there.

Beci M.Beci Markijohn: The garlic knots are great. Try the Pollo alla Griglia for a light, tasty lunch!

LoriLori: Best Italian in Raleigh, hands down! Love the puttanesca.

Woody's at City Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

2. Woody's at City Market

7.5
205 Wolfe St (at S Blount St), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 59 tips and reviews

Amanda I.Amanda Inderbitzin: Their Marinara sauce is awesome!

Brian P.Brian Pypiak: Great service, great wings, bathroom is decorated like an al-queada interrogation room.

Gregory M.Gregory Martinez: the service sucks. wings are good. overpriced drinks. this place sucks.

Mia Francesca Trattoria is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

3. Mia Francesca Trattoria

7.4
4100 Main At North Hills St (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

BeckyBecky: great calamari ~ awesome marinara sauce ~

Sharlene S.Sharlene Simon: Pillow Diavola was a rich and spicy delight! The pumpkin latte cheesecake was heavenly!

Jim E.Jim Ellis: Amazing food. Not overly heavy with cheeses like most Italian. Very very fresh stuff. Tomato Basil soup was amazing. A must try!!

Vinnie's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

4. Vinnie's Steakhouse

9.1
7440 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 14 tips and reviews

Jo Ellen R.Jo Ellen Raley: Delicious! Filet bacon wrapped, Oscar style, Gouda potatoes and Creme Brule!

Michael H.Michael Huber: Cowboy steak is a great deal at a 32+ ounce bone in meal. Pricey but when made well this is a great piece of meat.

Winston K.Winston Kirby: How does this place not have a better rating!? Best steak in Raleigh hands down. Much better than Sullivan's or AB. Get the fries or the gouda potato with your fries.

Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

5. Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills

8.7
160 Park At North Hills St, Raleigh, NC
Hotel · 10 tips and reviews

Traci P.Traci Parsons: A-mazing hotel! Rooms are mini apartments with ALL the amenities. Walking distance from great food, drinks and shopping!

Traci P.Traci Parsons: Room service?!?! Who knew! I'm so in love with this hotel!

Erwin G.Erwin Green: Room is spacious.

Caffé Luna is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

6. Caffé Luna

7.5
136 E Hargett St (N Blount St.), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Carolyn G.Carolyn Ghezzi: Fantastic marinara sauce.Off the hook meal.Fantastic tomato Basil sauce. Great grilled chicken.

Shannon B.Shannon Burns: The food is amazing but the wait staff could be a little better but the owner is super. It is on my downtown Raleigh top 5!!!

Scott S.Scott Sasso: Absolutely horrible service. Poorly managed and I definitely will not be returning. There are far better restaurants in Raleigh, seek alternatives instead of dining at this horrible establishment.

Rey's is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

7. Rey's

8.2
1130 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 6 tips and reviews

Matthew G.Matthew Goldman: Best ribeye in town. Better than Ruth's Chris by miles. Rey walks around a lot. Staff is excellent, totally top notch. Order the bananas foster for desert- get table side service!

David R.David Rice: Everything is good in the menue and the service makes it that much more special.

Tracy G.Tracy Goodson: Never been disappointed. Service and food are above and beyond expectations. Great for a special night out :)

Bella Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

8. Bella Italia

8.7
10630-101 Durant Rd (Raven Ridge Road), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 14 tips and reviews

ScottScott: Excellent slices and awesome calzone! Lunch prices are really good!

Scotty P.Scotty Parrish: Great pizza slices at lunch for the money.

JeffJeff: Awesome service - friendly - great Pizza...New York Style.

Zest Cafe & Home Art is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

9. Zest Cafe & Home Art

8.6
8831 Six Forks Rd (at Strickland Rd), Raleigh, NC
Café · 20 tips and reviews

LynnLynn: Never had a bad meal here...everything is delicious! Love the Four Sisters Shiraz!

Jacqueline W.Jacqueline Wachholz: Their brie and strawberries sandwich is excellent! Read more.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Part restaurant, part gourmet gift and home furnishings boutique, Zest Café & Home Art has earned a loyal following in North Raleigh. Try the Cabbage Gratin by executive chef James Castellow. Read more.

Bruno's is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

10. Bruno's

8.1
11211 Galleria Ave (btwn Tidewater Ln. & John Rex Blvd.), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Patrick W.Patrick West: Seafood bisque is excellent. Chocolate cream brûlée is Devine. Great wait staff

Betty B.Betty Brandon: Everything! They have great wine but I'm swimming with the sharks tonight.

Fran B.Fran Brown: Give the grilled octopus a chance, you will not be disappointed! Check out the grilled Caesar salad too. Both dishes are excellent.

Hyatt House Raleigh / Rdu / Brier Creek is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

11. Hyatt House Raleigh / Rdu / Brier Creek

7.9
10030 Sellona St, Raleigh, NC
Hotel · 4 tips and reviews

Diane Z.Diane Zuspann: A wonderful new hotel. It features a pool table, indoor pool, and a gym. Breakfast with made to order omelets, and a great staff. Rooms have full refrigerators, full kitchen Great beds & sheets too.

Claude H.Claude Harrison: Brand spanking new hotel! Spacious all around.

Diane Z.Diane Zuspann: Monty at the bar is wonderful, he goes out of his way to help all of the guests. He assisted me with my luggage when I checked in.

Capri Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

12. Capri Restaurant

7.9
6325-17 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

HeidiHeidi: The cappuccino is just simply delicious and the music, Italian opera, is just relaxing. The service is just amazing too along with the food.

Paul M.Paul McRae: I had the tortellini Capri and it was delicious. My wife had the seafood ravioli and loved it.

Joshua Z.Joshua Zupan: If you haven't tried it you really should. Buried in a strip mall doesn't mean it's not a wonderful little date night spot.

Poppyseed Market Café & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

13. Poppyseed Market Café & Wine Bar

8.7
8801 Lead Mine Rd (Ste 107), Raleigh, NC
Café · 30 tips and reviews

molly w.molly w.: The panini with prosciutto, pears, goat cheese and balsamic is fantastic! What a gem.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Try the signature Not Yo’ Mama’s pimento cheese that melts beautifully on Poppyseed’s half-pound burger, where it’s joined by caramelized onions and smoky bacon. Read more.

Tish L.Tish Lory: Philly cheese steak is my fav!

NOFO @ the Pig is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

14. NOFO @ the Pig

9.1
2014 Fairview Rd (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews

Pattie H.Pattie Hofland: Everything on the menu looked great :) I had the pulled pork hash and thought it was great! The store here is adorable too and a great place to kill time during the restaurant wait.

Meka L.Meka Lloyd: Northerners beware...they don't serve wine/spirits before noon on Sunday. Yikes! No mimosa for me. #biblebeltblues

Pax W.Pax Whitfield: True NY-style brunch, not that country club bullshit, and maybe the best bloody mary in Raleigh.

Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Marinara in Raleigh.

15. Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

8.1
2030 New Bern Ave (Triangle Town Boulevard), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

Brandon F.Brandon Fuchs: Get a pizza with meatballs and bacon. Sooo good!

Orion P.Orion Pozo: Best pizza in Raleigh for 33 Years

Natural B.Natural Beginning: They have the best pizza in Raleigh, I've been coming here since I was a teenager.