2025 Italian Guide

After a long night at the oceanfront bars of Atlantic Beach, or before a full day exploring the Crystal Coast shoreline, make a stop at 4 Corners Diner. This hearty and centrally located diner is a local landmark of sorts for longtime vacationers...

Bella Pizza offers New York style pizza, strombolis, calzones, and hot & cold sub sandwiches. Delivery is available.

Big Apple Pizzeria is a Havelock pizza place that certainly lives up to its “Big” moniker. With an extensive menu, large slices of topping-loaded pies, and dine-in, take-out and delivery options, this eatery that’s found just off...

Casa San Carlo is a traditional Italian cuisine venue, serving the best dishes and drinks from authentic Italian recipes. Located in Morehead City, and a short drive from both Beaufort and Atlantic Beach. Come enjoy an a uthentic Italian meal in the...

Circle Pizza is a convenient and popular option for family cooks who want to take an evening off, and enjoy a satisfying meal delivered right to the vacation rental home or hotel room door. Subtly located in a small shopping plaza along busy Emerald...

Located along the oceanfront inside the Inn at Pine Knoll Shores, the Clamdigger Restaurant is a convenient and popular spot for Crystal Coast vacationers to enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The restaurant features an inviting wood-lined...

Enjoy an easy-going meal that can appease everyone in the family with a visit to this centrally located pizza restaurant that features dine-in, take-out, and delivery options. Located along Highway 70 and easy to reach for visitors throughout the...

The aptly named Famous Restaurant has built a reputation over the years as New Bern’s go-to destination for delicious Greek and Italian fare, and the eatery still wows the crowds with plenty of budget-friendly and delicious dishes to go...

With delicious pizzas and attractive prices, Gina's Pizza has developed a reputation as a popular place to go for easy, no-frills Italian fare that’s always a crowd pleaser. Located on the edges of the downtown area, and close to virtually all...

For more than a decade, the Icehouse Waterfront Restaurant was a Swansboro icon, a centerpiece of the historic downtown. In 2018, though, Hurricane Florence swept through, damaging the building irreparably. But the commitment to providing good...

Il Cigno Italiano offers the finest in Italian cuisine in downtown Swansboro, prepared with only the freshest possible ingredients. Our specialties include mozzarella prepared in-house daily and three types of fresh pasta. We also offer an extensive...

Tucked away along busy Arendell Street in central Morehead City, Ioanni's Grill is a fine destination for visitors and locals who are in the mood for something a little different. Specializing in pizza, pasta, Italian fare, and Greek specialties...

Situated just outside of the heart of the historic district, food lovers can enjoy a taste of Sicily without ever leaving the Inner banks with a visit to the acclaimed La Casetta Italian Cuisine restaurant. Now offering three locations in the...

Take a trip outside of the heart of downtown New Bern to uncover this gem of an Italian restaurant that’s an easy drive away from the historic district. La Rosa Italian Restaurant is a popular local destination for fresh Italian flavors, with...

Hungry Emerald Isle vacationers won’t be disappointed by the ridiculously huge pizzas that are served up regularly by Lazzara’s Pizza & Subs. With gigantic slices and rich toppings, as well as other Italian fare for diners who...

For a quick and easy lunch in between New Bern shopping destinations, to a delivery or take-out meal that everyone in the family will adore, there’s a lot to love with every visit to Mario's Pizza New Bern. Featuring a long menu of pies and...

Don’t let the name – or rather, the lack of a name – fool you. No Name Pizza and Subs is a popular eatery that has been a local and longtime vacationer recommendation since it first opened in 1982. Subtly located in a small...

With an extensive menu that lends itself well to both dine-in Italian feasts and take-home family meals, Panichellis Pizzeria is a great destination for Italian fare cravings of all varieties. Located just slightly off the beaten path for downtown...

Dive into a taste of Italy and sample a menu that everyone in the family will enjoy with a visit to Paula’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Featuring a warm and cozy atmosphere that’s ideal for the filling Italian fare, this family run...

Situated in the heart of Emerald Isle, Pizza Inn is a popular destination for vacationers who want to feast on slice after slice of mouth-watering pizza varieties, or who want to pick up a few pies to enjoy at the beach home. With a buffet setting...

We invite guests into an elevated dining experience that marries the classic with the contemporary, featuring wood-fired steaks, fine seafood, house-made pasta, and a robust wine menu.

After exploring Morehead City’s many shops and attractions, take a budget-friendly break and enjoy a hassle-free lunch or dinner at this casual eatery that has a hearty sample of filling appetizers, salads, subs, and entrees to go around...

Roma Pizza & Subs is a well-reviewed take-out and dine-in pizza joint that is centrally located along Fort Macon Road in the heart of Atlantic Beach. Known as the preferred destination for post-beach pizza, this eatery is sure to appeal to...

Satisfy a craving for big Italian fare without ever leaving the borders of downtown New Bern with a visit to this New York-style pizzeria that has plenty of flavor to go around. Savage's Wood Burning Pizzeria features a tempting menu that’s...

Head slightly inland from the popular Morehead City waterfront and you’ll discover this Italian gem which offers curbside take-out, delivery, or on-site dining in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. Taste of Napoli Restaurant and Bar is a fine...

Satisfy a craving for a grand Italian feast without breaking the budget with a visit to New Bern’s own Thirty Seventh Street Pizzeria. Located in the downtown area, and nicely easy to reach for visitors throughout New Bern and the Inner Banks...