1. Bella Monica
8.5
3121 Edwards Mill Rd (at Duraleigh Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 58 tips and reviews
Josh Haymond: Gluten free friendly! Extremely difficult to beat the balsamic glazed brussels with pancetta.
Grayson Hodge: I've been eating here for years...best flat breads in the city, the Trevino is the very best!! Their special, only on the weekends, lobster ravioli is another OUTSTANDING entree.
Jen Really: This place is awesome! Everything is good but be sure to have some of their mozzarella appetizer!
Justin Bauer: Philly Cheese is great, French Dip (when they have it) is amazing. The Tipsy big is one of the best "creative" pizza's I've had. Oh and the chips and dip with most meals are to die for.
The 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 Lory: Philly cheese steak is my fav!
4. Vivace
9.2
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Michael W: Ask for the Salty Egg Pizza any time. It is a brunch menu favorite, but they are happy to bake one for you at lunch or dinner too!
Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.
Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)
10. The Cheesecake Factory
8.8
4325 Glenwood Ave Ste 2086 (at Crabtree Valley Mall), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews
Briar Ross: Watch out, the booth seats are deceivingly NOT comfy! The new Skinny menu is awesome. Can't go wrong with avocado egg rolls (even though they're definitely not on the skinny menu haha)
Chip Thomas: Let's see how that new Reese's cheesecake is.
Danielle Carr: The Ritz martini, deep fried ahi roll appetizer and tuxedo cheesecake are to die for! Do the survey on your receipt and get a $10 gift card emailed to you
13. Gravy
8.1
135 S Wilmington St (btw E Morgan St & W Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews
Alex Rosen: I loved the eggplant pie. It seemed to be made of a series of thin layers of eggplant that made for a wonderful, tender texture. Fantastic sauce.
Jay Winfrey: Small Caesar and rolatini. Gahhhh!!!
The News & Observer: Try the Bucatini Pomodoro, a hollow spaghetti served over gravy and tossed with pesto. Read more.