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ItalianA Taste of Italy
1101 S College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403
Italian deli, grocery and take-out on South College run by New York-born brothers Tommy and Chris Guarino, using family recipes. Subs, breakfast, deli meats and cheeses by the pound, take-and-bake dishes like baked ziti, homemade sauces, desserts and catering. Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-7pm and Saturday 8:30am-6pm, closed Sunday.
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ItalianFortuna Cucina Italiana
414 Arboretum Dr Suite 130, Wilmington, NC 28405
A contemporary Italian restaurant rooted in seasonality, craftsmanship, and respect for ingredients. Guided by an organic-driven approach, the menu emphasizes traditional technique and careful preparation, letting each dish's natural character take center stage — an everyday dining destination equally suited for a casual meal or an intimate gathering.
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ItalianNicola's Italian Restaurant
5704 Oleander Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403
Family-owned Italian spot on Oleander run since 2006 by Sicilian-raised chef Nick Pittari and his wife Chrissie. Pasta made fresh in-house daily, wood-fired pizza, and homemade desserts from tiramisu to coconut cake. Dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm, closed Monday. Reservations by phone after 4pm.
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ItalianQuanto Basta
107 N 2nd St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Our award-winning original location in Winston-Salem, NC has been a favorite destination for authentic Italian dishes for over 10 years. Now, we're thrilled to bring the popular family recipes of Quanto Basta's Founding Chef Timothy Grandinetti to the NC Coast, where QB Wilmington's Executive Chef, Joseph Heskin, will create nightly specials that feature the fresh bounty of the NC Coast
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ItalianRoko Italian Cuisine
6801-105 Parker Farm Dr, Wilmington, NC 28405
At Roko Italian Cuisine Chef Jadran Peros personally prepares unique Italian fare infused with fresh local ingredients. The dinner menu offers an array of seafood, steak, pasta and salads. Come try our "casual-upscale" Italian eatery in Wilmington today!
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ItalianRosalie's Trattoria
5031 Market St, Wilmington, NC 28405
Home-style Italian on Market Street with pasta, pizza and every dish made to order using Grande cheeses, fresh mozzarella, basil and garlic. Subs until 4pm, plus catering and delivery. Open Tuesday-Friday 11:30am-9:30pm, Saturday noon-9:30pm and Sunday noon-8:30pm, closed Monday. Reservations recommended, by phone.
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ItalianTarantelli's
102 S Second St, Wilmington, NC 28401
Family-owned Italian ristorante in the historic district, a block off Front Street. Named one of Wilmington's Top 20 restaurants by Southern Living, and known for its tiramisu. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 5-10pm and Sunday 5-9pm, closed Monday.
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Terrazzo Trattoria
1319 Military Cutoff Rd, Wilmington, NC 28405
Authentic Italian. Local Family Roots. At Terrazzo Trattoria, we believe in the power of great food and even better company. As a locally owned family business, we’ve been sharing our love for Italian cooking with Wilmington for 26 years. Every dish is prepared with fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and a passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
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