Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Apex

11 restaurant menus in Apex, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Mezza Luna Pizzeria
Mezza Luna Pizzeria
96/100 (258 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Italian
Southern-Italian
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Italian
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
The Pizza Dude
The Pizza Dude
91/100 (1222 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
"This was my first time at The Pizza Dude and walking in I could see an awesome Sicilian Pizza being eaten, which almost caused me to change my order...."
Wes MacMullen
"We ordered Calzone, Strombolis and Philly Cheese Steak sub; amazing food best place in Apex. If we could order 2 toppings on both the calzone and..."
DXENO
"Best pizza in NC! I was surprised at the awesome daily deals and delighted with the perfect crust and yummy toppings. Cool relaxed vibe and friendly..."
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"I looooooooovvvveeee Pizza Dude! I have had almost everything off of the menu and they never disappoint! The honey mustard wings are my absolute..."
Shinita Monger
"We ate lunch at the Pizza Dude today and it was great. The lunch special is a really good deal. Two big slices of pizza and a drink for $6.49. We..."
Candace Langley
"Great pizza, great service, good selection of pizza and toppings. Small pizza restaurant in strip mall. Definitely a do over. NY pizza with..."
Melany Decker
"Had to take away a star due to a rockie start. First visit, they were supposed to be open and weren't. This is not a fancy place. However, the food..."
Mike Dellerman
"What a pleasant surprise! Ordered an XL NY style with pepperoni, 1st time ordering from The Pizza Dude. Pizza was great! A solid representation of..."
Noble Savage
Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
90/100 (765 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Calzone
Osso Buco
Gnocchi
Clams Posillipo
Sorrentina Chicken
Wine
Death by Chocolate Cake Um M M
Carbonara Pasta
Chopped Salad Dressing
Chicken parmigiana
Giant Slices of Pizza
Ricotta Cheesecake
Shrimp
Lemon Sorbet
Salmon Special
Lasagna Lunch
Pasta
Garlic Knots
Salad
Zucchini Sticks
Meatballs
Chicken Francese
Lasagne
Tiramisú
Pesto
Mamma Mia Salad
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"From the minute I walked into the door, the family atmosphere hit me like a wave. The people that manage this place of the highest quality and the..."
Walt Herring
"The bread alone gives this place 5 stars! It’s cute restaurant with very attentive and wonderful service. It can accommodate large parties and..."
Megan McCluskey
"This was our first time trying this local Italian restaurant. The food was well prepared and flavorful. My wife and I both enjoyed our dinner...."
J. B.
"What a great surprise! I stopped for lunch while waiting for a tire repair and had a wonderful afternoon here. The manager / owner was delightful. I..."
Derek Fournier
"2 Lasagnas w/ salads. We drive 45 minutes to eat here. Very nice staff ..."
Chip Watkins
Johnny's Pizza Apex
Johnny's Pizza Apex
86/100 (1413 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Chicken Wings
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Seating
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I just wanted to say Thank You for creating a custom pizza for me . I am Gluten Free and Dairy Free for almost 4 years now and gave up on pizza..."
Joseph Kanarek
"Great food and amazing service! They have an awesome menu too, more options than any other pizza shops I've ever been to. I've worked for a couple..."
John Kuhlmann
"Amazing food! Closest to NJ pizza/food this Jersey Girl has found in a take out place in 10+ years in NC. Customer service is also top notch. ..."
Danielle Mae Aliano Flores
"Best slices of pizza in the triangle and best garlic knots! When you're hungry only go to Johnny's pizza. You'll leave full and it'll be the best..."
Frank Carbone
"The food is awesome! Best pizza we have had since we moved here. There is something for everyone on the menu. The service is exceptional. It’s a..."
Judy Giaimo
"Ayo, ive never tried your pizza johnny but just by looking at the facebook page and food you sell i can tell its a neat little business especially..."
Luke Sosa
"I went to a pizza place and didn't order pizza. Most people would've called me crazy but I was in the mood for a Philly cheesesteak. I'm happy to..."
Jon-Erik Valetti
"I’ve been wanting to try this place since I saw a photo of the pizza last month - I’ve been following them ever since. I thought I was passionate..."
Jason Hollowell
"Took the boys out for lunch (03/28/18) this is definitely one of the best pizza spots around. Drove 30 mins from our home and boy if it isn’t worth..."
Lito King
"Everything is good at Johnny’s. The pizza, wings, and I def would recommend giving the Italian sub a try, it’s..."
Bailie Martin
"love this place and the people and of course the food .... one of the best place to eat by your self friends or family .would love to see this..."
Mandy Rhodes
"Absolutely amazing owners and affiliates. I was lucky enough to win pizza and wings for the super bowl and was very pleased! � We ate it all!..."
Canden Byrd
"I absolutely love johnnys ! You cannot find better service or fresher ingredients. Most food places you don’t know the owner, but Johnny puts..."
Michael Valor
"Y'all have the best pizza in town. It is even better than Papa..."
Sharon Carden
"Went to the Cary location off High House road... Had a 12 inch Philly Cheese steak and Mozzarella sticks...first time there and definitely won't be..."
Karenga Snowden
"Got my usual favorite, Katie's Caprese Salad, but with grilled chicken this time � We tried the fried ravioli and the Mac and Cheese bites.....YUM..."
Melissa Strang Martin
"Finally tried Johnny’s today, and everything was pretty amazingly delicious! Definitely recommend. *Added bonus-We got to meet Johnny! Made my day...."
April Ann Simmons
"Great service and great pizza!!! I love coming in here. Best pizza place in the triangle for..."
Rachel Shannon
"I called a pretty large order in as Johnnys opened this past week.. I was very pleased that they were able to accommodate my office luncheon. They..."
Brandi Higgins
"My favorite pizza in Cary. Great crust, full of..."
Roberto Cruz Marrero
"Used to go there all the time in High School! Jonny was super friendly and a great guy! Wish I could get out that way more often but highly..."
Matthew Kane Powell
"A family favorite!! Johnny’s is our go to for Friday family nights and the bruschetta and Chicago style pizzas are so good! Their staff is..."
Jess Law
"Best pizza in the area, hands down! The food and staff are both..."
Misty Bassignana
"Pizza is so good. Being from up north I can appreciate a good pie. Love the new location! Please thank your staff, they make the biggest..."
Jeff Schulties
"Tried their pizza for the first time the other day and it was love at first slice! Their customer service is outstanding and our food was DELICIOUS!..."
Sarah Curry
"Johnny’s is by the THE BEST pizzeria in the area. I’ve never been to a place where the people care so much about the customer experience. Not to..."
Hans Seebaluck
"Grew up in New York been looking for a pizzeria when I moved to Raleigh officially found it service was great everyone was really nice and helpful...."
Gabe Rahban
"Great pizza and the best wings I've ever had!! I will definitely be..."
Shanna CR
"Best pizza I've had in Raleigh! Definitely will eat here again..."
Haffye Lumpkin
Osteria G
Osteria G
85/100 (561 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Drinks
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Meatballs
Pesto
Pork
Wine Bar
Italian
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
Daniel's Restaurant & Catering
Daniel's Restaurant & Catering
84/100 (2779 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tortellini
Fettuccine Daniel
Calamari
Lobster ravioli
Tortelloni
Risotto
Fried calamari
Baked Ziti
Mussels
Cannelloni
Calamares
Focaccia
Salmon
Cakes
Shrimp
Pesto
Piccata
Beef
Pizza
Cheesecake
Mushroom Ravioli
Seafood Bisque
Lasagna
Tiramisú
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Fettuccine Alfredo
Lobster
caesar salad
Alfredo
Caesar
Eggplant
Tiramisu
Veal Cannelloni
Meatballs
Seafood Fra Diavlo
Salad
Salads
Cheesecakes
Penne Alla Casa with Chicken
Scallops
Parmesan
Lasagne
Southwest Ravioli
Clams
Focaccia Bread
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Takeout
Reservations
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Namoli's Ny Pizzeria
Namoli's Ny Pizzeria
82/100 (485 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pizza
Italian
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Service was fantastic. Margherita pizza was pretty good, but no mozzarella cheese. Garlic knots were..."
Shawn Dunning
"The food and atmosphere are great and the brand new addition adds lots of space and a bar! Love the pizza, subs, and cheesecake! Do yourself a favor..."
Andrew Cleveland
"Another great place for pizza my daughter favorite place prices are good when compared with other places in Apex and the taste and texture are..."
Stalowa Wola
"The pizza was very good. If you like thin crust with a sweet sauce and bubbly cheese ask for the Giant Slice... PS- the plate in the picture is a..."
Dave V1P
"One of my favorite pizza spots. They toast the heros and that's awesome. Very very good..."
John S
J & S New York Pizza
J & S New York Pizza
82/100 (589 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Fried Mushrooms
Cannolis
Mushroom Ravioli
Meat Lovers Pizza
Pizza Slices
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Eggplant Rollatini
Side of Meatballs
Cheesesticks
Salad
Meat Stromboli
Stuffed Pizza 16
Half Cheese Halffresh Mushroom Onion Pepperoni
Lasagna
Calzone
Spaghetti and Meatballs
White Pizza with Garlic and Basil Chiffonade
Pepperoni Pizza
Custom Veggie Pizza
cheese pizza
Two Slices Pizza Each Cut in Half
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Delivery
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Anna's Pizzeria
Anna's Pizzeria
76/100 (1638 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Pesto
Eggplant
Pasta
Salad
Wings
Lasagne
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Anna's in downtown Apex has been our family's go to pizza restaurant for years! We love the food, atmosphere, owner & staff. On Friday evenings after..."
Jen Geurin Ferrell
"Every time we are in Cary visiting family, we go to Anna's for dinner. Coming from NY, it is not easy to find great Italian food outside of the..."
Diane Engler Cohen
"Anna's Pizzeria is really one of the best pizza restaurants in western Wake County. I have been a loyal eater there since they opened. Sometime..."
J.c. Knowles
"Annas pizza is delicious! We even have a favorite server...."
Christy Donaldson
"Best Italian restaurant I have ever been to. Not only is the food great but the staff is wonderful. It's got all the comforts of eating at home but..."
Jennifer L. Casey Eachus
"Friendly place and good..."
Yicelle Aimee
"Always good. Our server Erik was friendly, helpful and gave some great..."
Michael Adam Jones
"Best place to eat in town by far. Kid friendly and my future ex wife loved it too,..."
Nickolus Rodgers
"New York pizza, we really enjoyed it. Can't wait to go back and see if they can meet the meal standard for NY Italian..."
Rob Herbert
"Best pizza in Apex love this place great..."
John Marinaccio
"Great thin crust pizza, I will order it every..."
Rich Plant
"Food was delicious. There was plenty to choose I know that the honey mustard wrap was good, quiet when no one has a kid or baby. Would be perfect for..."
Matthew Underhill
"My wife and I went here today for the first time. It was recommended to us by a local. We were not disappointed. I had been craving spaghetti for a..."
tim wilson
"Fabulous menu, good ambience, extremely fresh & delicious food. Everything was made to a very high standard from the marinara, freshest & plentiful..."
Es “A Valid Consumer” Bee
"We tried Anna's for the first time and it was AMAZING. We got the Grandma's Pizza and Baked Ziti with Meat Sauce. The pizza bread is so soft and..."
Larissa Kim
"We have been here a few times since moving to the area from New York. The menu has enough options for everyone, the Pizza was good and my wife and I..."
keith young
"Anna's Pizzeria has delicious pizza! We haven't tried any of their pastas yet but we plan to. The grandma pizza is heavenly and I always suggest..."
Michael-Gina Grayer
"Delicious grilled chicken sandwich with balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Taste of home right here in Apex, NC. Really cool wall decor too. Can see..."
Dave Guryevsky
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Carrabba's Italian Grill
72/100 (1459 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Johnny Rocco Salad
Lasagne
Rigatoni Campagnolo
Pollo Rosa Maria
Pesto
Salmon Saporito
Spaghetti
Chicken Bryan with Mashed Potatoes
Margarita
Chocolate Dream Birthday Dessert
caesar salad
Shrimp
New Chicken Piccata
Eggplant Parmesan
Lobster ravioli
Tuscan-Grilled Filet
Shrimp Scampi
Chicken Carbonara
Pasta
Chicken Trio
Salad
Grilled Asparagus
Scallops
Calamari
Calamares
Tiramisú
Lasagne
Mama Mandola's Sicilian Chicken Soup
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Our server was Robin. She was incredibly attentive to my food allergies and made the first gluten and tomato free experience at Carrabba's an..."
Katie Bridges
"Excellent service, excellent food, I must say this restaurant is the best place I have ate at in a very long..."
David Locklear
"We took my mother out for dinner here and it was outstanding. She enjoyed the Shrimp-Scallop Spiedini....I had my favorite Chicken Bryan and the..."
Barbara Yonkin Bozon
"This is our favorite location and we have eaten at many. Staff is wonderful and the food is prepared well. Wine is served at the correct..."
Lisa Gullette
"Whoever cooked my Fettuccini Carraba tonight is gifted. This is the best dinner from there I ever had! BOOM!..."
Ben Parker
"Outstanding food, great service. Chef Eric prepares wonderful dishes, cannot say..."
Mary Wolkomir
"We went last night at dinner time. Our waiter was very nice and funny ( sorry can't remember his name )he also suggested my husband some of the..."
Yicelle Aimee
"The service and food was amazing. Even on prom night when they were swamped, they were awesome. 5 stars. 2 thumbs..."
George Miser
"Kudos to our server Barbra!! She was efficient and extremely friendly. Food was cooked well. We went on a Friday night and did the waitlist online..."
Casey Mandu
"Nice, roomy, well lit ambience. Waiter had great knowledge of the menu, polite, efficient and friendly. Food was excellent. Nicely presented,..."
Denis Puscas
"Wonderful experience! It has been years since we lived near a Carrabba’s and this location did not disappoint. Our server Wendy is absolutely..."
Katrina Tipton
"Carrabba's is our number one choice in the triangle for a nice and comforting family dinner. They have a large and elegant space and a warm and cozy..."
Surya Tokdar
"Our first time to dine in here and the place is clean and the foods are great. But when we are there the food took a lot of time because of the pick..."
CYNTHIA DIAZ ATANACIO
"Great experience. Loads of variety. The freshest most varied, delicious salad. Attention paid to every detail, every ingredient, delicious dressings..."
Es “A Valid Consumer” Bee
"Great restaurant! No wait for seating. Staff was efficient. We had a awesome server Wendy. Food was great- fresh & cooked to order which come out..."
Donna Richardson
Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits
Ruckus Pizza, Pasta & Spirits
72/100 (2144 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pizza
American
Italian
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Italian
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Pasta
Salad
Pesto
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Pizza
Italian
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My favorite place in the world � Ruckus has the best pizza, BEST sushi, and definitely the best and cutest wait staff. Always will be..."
Tori Santori
"I was in NC from Delaware visiting family. My 5 yoa grandson picked here for his birthday dinner. He had his own pizza and my daughter, son in law..."
Susanne Whitney
"Yummy sushi, great vegetarian options throughout the menu and with delicious pizza—there is something for everyone on the menu! Thoughtful..."
Jessica Leigh
"We went on a Thursday night. Very lively, even had live music outside on the patio. We sat inside since we brought our 2 year old. It was crowded, as..."
Whitley Simone Harris