Noodles & Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

1. Noodles & Company

7.7
8411 Brier Creek Pkwy (btwn Lumley Rd & US 70), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Nate L.Nate Lambert: Penne Rossa is the best!

Meredith J.Meredith Johnson: Get the penne rosa!!! It's my absolute favorite pasta ever!! I'm not a huge fan of spicy but this one is truly amazing!

Erin G.Erin Gannon: Get a few dishes to share! We got Buttered Noodles (for the kids, who loved it!) the Wisconsin Mac and Cheese (with meatballs), a Grilled Chicken Caesar and the Tomato Basil Bisque. It was all great.

Assaggio's Italian Bistro, Market & Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

2. Assaggio's Italian Bistro, Market & Pizzeria

7.8
3501 W Millbrook Rd (Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 25 tips and reviews

Alex M.Alex Marsh: Order the Penne Alla Vodka. It's very good!

Sheetal P.Sheetal Patel: Penne a la vodka is.so yummy !! So.are the garlic knots :)

Raleigh H.Raleigh Happening: Amazing meatballs and sausage. Their garlic knots are mouthwatering and the tiramisu is delicious!

Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

3. Vivo Ristorante Pizzeria

8.6
7400 Six Forks Rd (Sawmill & Newton), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Ayana G.Ayana G: Had the Penne Vodka, Chicken fettuccine Alfredo and White Sangria and it was so good! Can’t wait to go back and try more things off the menu!

Jo Ellen R.Jo Ellen Raley: Lasagna with bread and garlic sauce was delicious! Everything tasted very fresh and the staff was friendly.

Angelica K.Angelica K.: Shrimp special was amazing as well as the pizza and home made cheese cake. Everyone is super nice and their motto: fresh, organic and farm to the table is so true!

Casa Carbone Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

4. Casa Carbone Ristorante

7.4
6019 Glenwood Ave (Duraleigh), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Emily S.Emily Skipper: Stuffed eggplant or chicken parmesan cooked in a red sauce over penne in a vodka sauce, so delicious! The red sauce makes sure it stays crispy next to the creamy sauce!

Jessica M.Jessica Massey: Everything is amazing on the menu! I've never been disappointed!

David O.David O'Donnell: Can't go wrong with anything here. It's all delicious. Yum

Pipers Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

5. Pipers Tavern

8.1
8304 Falls of Neuse Rd (at Rainwood Ln), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 55 tips and reviews

Sean B.Sean Bowman: Penne Pomodoro is the bomb

Ellen M.Ellen Mathis: Good local north Raleigh spot! Nice menu variety. Good beer. Live music Friday and Saturday.

leanne d.leanne draudt: Andrea is the best bartender EVER!!

Piccola Italia is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

6. Piccola Italia

7.2
423 Woodburn Rd (at Cameron Village), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Kate A.Kate Ann: i had the wild mushroom ravioli which were tasty and in a delicious sauce, but there was too much sauce.the baked penne and the veal parmesan were delicious. $10 off all wine bottles on mondays!

Cheslun C.Cheslun Crow: Try the basil pesto cream sauce!!!! It is amazing!

Ashley S.Ashley Smock: The chicken parm and fettuccine Alfredo is amazing! The salads and bread with balsamic and olive oil is very good too! This was our second trip and it was just a great as the first!!

Nina's Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

7. Nina's Ristorante

8.3
8801 Lead Mine Rd, Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Tiffany B.Tiffany B: Try the Eggplant Parmigiana appetizer. Nina's specialty dish and so delicious!

Ann Marie K.Ann Marie Kernick: Blood orange sorbet is amazing!

Michael S.Michael Spears: Order anything!! You WILL NOT be disappointed

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

8. 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.

Margaux's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

9. Margaux's Restaurant

8.4
8111 Creedmoor Rd (at Brennan Dr), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

FeliciaFelicia: Great place for a date. Ribeye was delicious. Ask to see the martini menu.

Ronnie W.Ronnie Webb: Best restaurant in Raleigh, hands down

Linda Craft  & Team R.Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Had a great team event here! Highly recommend!

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

10. Capri Restaurant

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

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.

Tip I.Tip Iuliucci: Try the spaghetti carbonara. Or the meatballs. Always good.

The Daily Planet Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

11. The Daily Planet Cafe

8.1
11 W Jones St (Museum of Natural Sciences), Raleigh, NC
Café · 20 tips and reviews

Bryan J.Bryan Jenkins: Top notch food. Relaxed atmosphere. Enjoyable place to enjoy a meal.

Jeff M.Jeff Miles: Avoid the baked goods. Way over priced.

TorrieTorrie: The smoothies are awesome!

Vic's italian is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

12. Vic's italian

7.4
4035 Lake Boone Trl #109 (Wesvill Ct.), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · Northwest Raleigh · 4 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Herman: Great Italian Food, Authentic NY Style Pizza! Tasty Pasta Dishes.

Rob Y.Rob Young: Spaghetti Puscanetta

Julie F.Julie Fox: Everything was amazing!

Milton's Pizza & Pasta is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

13. Milton's Pizza & Pasta

8.4
14520 Falls of the Neuse Road (At Capital Blvd.), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 33 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Huber: Tried a gluten free crab dip and pizza and they were very good. My wife had a Tuscan pesto which was also really good

Triangle Real Estate G.Triangle Real Estate Group: The lunch buffet is pretty good exceptionally when you have two sons that can each eat a horse!

Matthew G.Matthew Grimes: Nice place to eat with the family. Try the buffet.

Dante's Italiano is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

14. Dante's Italiano

7.9
13200-117 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 13 tips and reviews

Paul R.Paul Roth: A great family owned business. Delicious and authentic recipes for a fair price. Lovely Chianti and dessert made our meal memorable

john m.john marzetti: Everything is delicious.

Kathy L.Kathy Langfield: The food was delicious! Especially the bruschetta.

42nd St Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Penne in Raleigh.

15. 42nd St Oyster Bar

8.8
508 W Jones St (at N West St), Raleigh, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

DennisDennis: Everything is good. Get reservations. Some of the best and freshest seafood I have ever had. Oysters are fresh and God with a wide array of choices. Shrimp, scallops and tuna -amazing.

Chazz S.Chazz Size: Go to 42nd St. and sit at the bar to order a peck of steamed oysters. Don't forget to order the cheese potato, too. Oysters are shucked in front of you. Good stuff. Read more.

Scott A.Scott Alexander: You gotta wash your hands with the fishermans salt. Sounds lame, mind-blowing.