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Fortuna Cucina Italiana restaurant in Wilmington NCItalian

Fortuna 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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Quanto Basta restaurant in Wilmington NCItalian

Quanto 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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Roko Italian Cuisine restaurant in Wilmington NCItalian

Roko 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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Terrazzo Trattoria restaurant in Wilmington NCItalian

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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