Best Italian Restaurants in Wake Forest

Exquisite food, wine, desert, service …. Pricey but worth the quilts & experience…

I recommend adding Encore to your list of must-visit restaurants. The food and service were outstanding. Michael, our waiter, was exceptional; he was attentive, insightful, and ensured a pleasant dining experience. The Photo+Gin+Nic (I may have misspelled their interpretation) cocktail, made with Tito's, was very refreshing—I was tempted to have a second but settled for one. The roasted oysters and calamari appetizers were both generous in portion and delicious. For the main course, the Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavolo offered a beautifully subtle spicy kick, and the surf and turf were both well-prepared and tasty. We'll definitely return.

This is not our first visit to Mulino’s. We have never come to Raleigh and not eaten there. It is the best restaurants in Raleigh.

The “Pork picatta-ish” was fabulous as was the rigatoni bolognese. We shared the harvest salad as well as the million dollar pie for dessert as it was our anniversary. A carefully crafted old fashioned was just that - so smooth!! A wonderful Malbec perfectly suited our entrees. Our server, Claude, was perfect for the occasion - attentive but not intrusive. Excellent restaurant!!

Truly a neighborhood gem. The food is always outstanding, consistent and enjoyable. The service staff is friendly and highly professional. Don't miss out, enjoy soon.