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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant, Wake Forest, NC

Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant

4.9
4.9
819 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Amalia Fumelli is the inspiration behind Amalia’s Authentic Italian Restaurant. She was born in Italy in 1932, and grew up on a farm. As she grew up, she took an interest in cooking and learned everything about the Italian kitchen from her mother and grandmother. For countless hours each day, Amalia began making hand-made pasta with her rolling pin on an old, wooden table. After many years, she had mastered her pasta creations through her skilled handiwork, precise cutting skills, and the amount of love she put into her work.

Over time, Amalia has passed all of her secrets and knowledge about food along to her children and grandchildren. One grandchild in particular, Filippo Fanfani, gained a passion for the art of cooking through her guidance. As a child, he spent all his days at his grandmother’s house preparing meals for his family. The two have a strong bond, that began with their conjoining love of creating meals that are enjoyable for everyone.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (984) 237-0002
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Filippo Fanfani

What 819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Service

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Romantic

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Good for special occasions

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

  • Raleigh

    Best Overall

  • Raleigh

    Best Service

  • Raleigh

    Best Ambience

  • Raleigh

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh

    Romantic

  • Raleigh

    Good for special occasions

  • Raleigh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant in Wake Forest offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests appreciate the "charming atmosphere," attentive staff, and menu that features authentic Italian dishes. While it can be "a bit pricey," patrons agree that the quality justifies the cost. Perfect for special occasions.

819 Reviews
  1. Meredith

    Western NC

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic, fine dining only min from my home. I love that Wake Forest has such a wonderful restaurant right here in town. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, you feel appreciated as a customer. The menu is delicious, the wine list is very robust and overall the restaurant and the experience is spectacular! This restaurant never disappoints. I highly recommend you try Amalia soon! 

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  2. Maureen

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food & service—our waiter was phenomenal—we absolutely love this restaurant and would recommend anyone looking for a high-end restaurant for a special occasion to make a reservation at Amalia’s!!!

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  3. William

    VIP

    Charlotte

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just incredible in all aspects. A beautiful setting, amazing service, and incredible food. Truly special.

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  4. Diane

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having recently relocated to the area, we were looking for something special for New Years Eve and Amalia’s did not disappoint. The atmosphere was charming, the waiter was welcoming, informative and the food was amazing. Our party of 2 shared the salmon appetizer for the pasta course we chose the papadelle with duck, and Veal chop bolognese was the entree. The wine menu is extensive, and the recommendation was the perfect accompaniment for our dinner. Wonderful restaurant for a special occasion.

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  5. Barbara

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our anniversary. Our reservation was for 5:15, so we were the first dinner guests. The staff did a great job greeting us at the door. There is no rush when you arrive. The food was as amazing as the staff. The servers know the menu well and are able to explain it all. The buratta was out of this world. The ambiance was perfect. It did get a little loud once more guests started arriving but nothing crazy. We are looking forward to our next visit.

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  6. Karla

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was spectacular. Our server was very well organized and knew what she was talking about. She made great suggestions. The food was amazing! Definitely will try out best to come again. Especially for a special occasion.

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  7. David

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dinner with family. Great food, service and ambiance. We definitely will be back!!

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  8. Jefferson

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. The quietest restaurant we have ever eaten at. Food is impeccable. Definitely expensive, but very well worth it. We will be back!

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  9. Patty

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am visiting family here in North Carolina from Las Vegas. I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for a while now, it did not disappoint. Excellent service and food ! Everything beyond my expectations. Logan was our server. He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and made suggestions on the menu. Great wine suggestions also. Highly recommend!

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  10. Tom

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our third time here. The burrata did not have a lot of cheese, the risotto was overly salty. Prices have increased a lot . Will not be returning for a while

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FAQs

Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (984) 237-0002.

Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 819 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today

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Google Map for Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant

1248 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-9645

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Wake Forest
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Filippo Fanfani
  • Additional
    Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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