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Best Italian Restaurants Nearby in Four Oaks

Garibaldi Trattoria

Garibaldi Trattoria

4.8
(400+)
• Italian • Pizzeria
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"This pizza is the absolute best and worth the extra money! Also all of their pasta is delicious and the staff is so kind! Every time I go in they are so attentive and sweet. Try this once and you'll be hooked!"
"Over $100 food. Paid $3.50 for tea in coffee cup. One order bread 3 pieces. Called restaurant spoke lady manager she made excuses with no remorse: no silverware. Would not get again not worth $"
16'' New York Style Pizza (Napolitana)
Traditional Neapolitan round pizza.
$21.67
Nodi Di Aglio
Hand rolled garlic knots served with homemade marinara sauce.
$12.65
Chicken Parmesan
Lightly fried breaded cutlets, baked with tomato basil sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
$20.29
Penne Alla Vodka Pasta
Penne pasta, pancetta, caramelized onions, and basil in a vodka tomato cream sauce.
$24.5
Pasta Americana

Pasta Americana

4.3
(800+)
• Italian • Dessert
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$7 off on $45+
"Delicious Blackened Shrimp Pasta and great portions! Delicious breadsticks!"
"Chicken parm hoagie looks nothing like the picture nor was it the size of a hoagie. It's the size of a regular chicken sandwich. The Mac and cheese was very delicious. For those ordering just keep in mind the portions are smaller than you would expect for the price. I would not order these items again however I would consider trying something else from there."
Blackened Shrimp Pasta
Spicy sautƩed shrimp over penne in Parmesan cream with tomatoes.
$17.28
Carbonara Chicken Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken served atop pasta tossed with alfredo sauce, bacon, peas, roasted baby bellas, and Parmesan cheese.
$16.45
Chicken Parmigiana Mac 'n Cheese
Crispy chicken breast topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Served atop our signature mac 'n cheese.
$17.57
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Seasoned chicken and fresh broccoli over penne pasta in Parmesan cream.
$17.51
Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut

4.5
(800+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"My hut box is a great value for the wings, boneless or traditional --wings are expensive these days and these are great flavor. They're not dry --I was honestly --surprisingly pleased! This was a late night order and I did not expect this high of quality at all whatsoever!! The Cinnamon Sticks OMG --absolutely delicious-- cooked to perfection --not overcooked not undercooked! Everything was hot when it got to me- Create Your Own Pizza pizza was beautiful golden brown plenty of toppings taste was above and beyond what I expected to be so late at night!!! I will be ordering from them again! This is probably some of the highest quality pizza from Pizza Hut that I've had in many years!ļæ¼"
"Wrong toppings on pizza, wings recooked from earlier in the day, very weird tasting meat on pizza. Pizza Hut continues to be very inconsistent and it's sad considering they used to be one of the best."
Create Your Own Pizza
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$21.16
Personal Pan PizzaĀ®
Be the Picasso of your next pizza night. Choose from our awesome ingredients and crusts. Onions, sausage, peppers, olives, pineapple-whatever you crave!
$7.37
Ultimate Hut Bundle
Customize your choice of ANY 2 Medium pizzas on ANY crust with ANY recipe; ANY breadsticks, cheese sticks, or cinnamon sticks; 8 boneless wings & ANY 2 dips. Prices, participation, and availability may vary. Exclusions apply.
$37.14
My Hut Box
Get a pizza, melt or wings, & a side. Add a 20 oz. drink for addt’l charge. Wings are boneless or bone-in. Melt dipping sauce incl. Addt’l charge for extra cheese/toppings.
$10.45
Papa Johns Pizza

Papa Johns Pizza

4.5
(2k+)
• Chicken Wings • Pizza
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
20% off on $30+
"Our food was delivered hot and fresh. The Works Pizza, was amazing and loaded with so many toppings, that there was not one spot that did not have a layer of ingredients. I have had Papa John's before but in a different area. I will have to say our local Papa John's is delivering delicious pizza. "
"This pizza was cooked and covered with toppings perfect one of the best pizzas we have eaten in a long time we travel a lot my wife and I still stay in hotels a lot Papa John's nailed it once again"
Create Your Own Pizza
Build your own custom pizza and we'll handcraft it for you. With so many delicious options to choose from, your masterpiece is waiting!
$18.75
Pepperoni Pizza
Pepperoni, cheese and pizza sauce on your choice of crust.
$18.09
The Meats Pizza
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, hickory-smoked bacon and julienne-cut Canadian bacon with pizza sauce and cheese on your choice of crust.
$22
Cheesesticks
Our original dough covered with Special Garlic Sauce, topped with cheese and baked. Served with original pizza dipping sauce.
$10.41
Marco's Pizza

Marco's Pizza

4.6
(2k+)
• Pizza • Chicken Wings
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Hot, fresh, pull cheese, and plenty of meats."
"The Triple Pepperoni Magnifico is always my go to from marcos. Always comes hot and perfectly cheesy with an extraordinary amount of pepperoni. I love ordering from marcos. I'm never dissapinited in the great service and wonderful warmth from the pizza."
Build Your Own
Choose size, choice of crust style, sauce, and your favorite toppings
$17.8
Pepperoni MagnificoĀ®
Pepperoni, Old World PepperoniĀ®, romesan seasoning, our original sauce and three fresh signature cheeses
$21.66
CheezyBread
Our hand-made dough baked with our three fresh signature cheeses and garlic sauce, served with a side of our original pizza sauce and ranch
$9.73
All Meat
Pepperoni, ham, Italian sausage, bacon, our original sauce and three fresh signature cheeses
$21.79
Subway

Subway

4.1
(400+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee
"excellent service every time I get an order."
"I ordered 3 foot long due to a death in the family and paid $34 for the foot longs. All 3 arrived as 6 inches. All 3 should have been the cubed chicken and it was all lettuce with one little square of chicken on each one."
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$10.73
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$11.97
Sweet Onion Chicken TeriyakiĀ®
Tender Grilled chicken, American cheese, Sweet Onion Teriyaki sauce, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Hearty Multigrain bread.
$12.89
Meatball
Meatballs, marinara sauce, provolone cheese & parmesan cheese served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$10.15
Gabriella’s Restaurant

Gabriella’s Restaurant

4.5
(100+)
• Peruvian • Salads
$0 delivery fee
"This cheese ravioli is just DELICIOUS!!!! Taste fresh and full of cheese. I will definitely be ordering again. THANK YOU GUYS FOR GOING THE EXTRA MILE TO HAVE THE ULTIMATE GABRIELLA Experience. AMAZING."
"Seafiid Seafood Platter / Jalea :Tiny scallops, calamari, med size shrimp, 2 mussels all in plain batter, there was no Peruvian spices over 4 pieces of Yuka battered in plain batter, over priced this should be no more than $13, arrived soggy from sweat in Styrofoam."
Arroz Chaufa
Peruvian fried rice with scallions, egg, soy sauce, ginger and sesame seed oil. Meat options.
$18.01
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Homemade spaghetti sauce and meatballs, served with garlic bread and a side house salad.
$17.91
Chicken Parmesan
Pan fried breaded breast of chicken topped with slow melted mozzarella served over pasta with homemade spaghetti sauce, garlic bread and a side house salad.
$19.89
Chicken Alfredo
Homemade creamy alfredo sauce topped with seasoned grilled chicken breast. Served with garlic bread and a side house salad.
$22.23
Angelos pizza

Angelos pizza

4.7
(2k+)
• Italian • Gourmet
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken & Shrimp is our family's all time favorite! It comes with toasty traditional garlic bread loaf... But we like to use a slice of Angelo's Cheese Pizza - Large 16" to clean our Fettuccini Alfredo bowls! We give Angelo's a 9.5/10 for flavor & value $$$! "
"Good price and great taste. Individual size pizza's are generous with toppings. Best veggie supreme I have had in a long time!"
Cheese Pizza - Large 16"
(Hot, Mild, BBQ , Lemon Pepper or Jala-Mango Sauce ) comes with Ranch or blue cheese
$16.3
Chicken Wings
Steak, cheese, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and mayo. All subs are toasted.
$11.03
Cheese Pizza - Medium 14"
With two regular pizza toppings, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheese.
$14.14
Philly Steak Sub
Fettuccine pasta with homemade creamy Alfredo sauce. Served with garlic bread.
$9.63
Tacomiendo

Tacomiendo

4.3
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Birria taco was amazing!! And the nachos were packed with meat!! Well worth the money and cheaper than most restaurants"
"Southwest Tacos chicken and veggies were fresh, tender and delicious. Southwest Tacos steak was tough. Empanada was amazing and exactly as described with a flaky fresh crust!! Excellent prices and I will definitely be back!"
Quesabirria
Cheesy barbacoa tacos, dipped in stewed beef, crisped to perfection
$5.26
Tacos
Corn tortilla with cilantro, onions, and your choice of protein
$4.51
Empanada
savory or sweet turnovers with a flaky crust, filled with a variety of meats, cheeses.
$4.82
Torta
Mexican sandwich on a crusty roll, layered with various fillings like meats, avocado, beans, and cheese.
$17.97
The Gilded Pear Brew House

The Gilded Pear Brew House

4.6
(100+)
• American • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee
"Always a good choice! The food is always fresh and delicious šŸ˜‹ Also, the staff is super sweet and friendly."
"Great food but the portions are small. I got the egg sandwich and it was all lettuce and barely any egg. On half of the sandwich I got one piece of bacon that was very small. I little disappointed. I wish the ratio of ingredients was more equal. All I could taste was bread and lettuce.."
Latte
Crispy chicken tenders with Korean spicy mayo, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and mixed greens.
$7.59
Bubble Waffles
Bacon with Fried Egg and Cheese
$10.81
EGG Salad BLT
Michael's English Muffin with Sausage, Mozzarella Cheese, Mustard sauce, and a Fried Egg.
$15.79
Chicky Chicky Bang Bang
Crepe filled with Chicken, and mushrooms with a tarragon cream sauce.
$14.73
Pizza Inn

Pizza Inn

4.5
(2k+)
• Italian • American
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Man the crust is stellar! I got the Italian style crust ithink ? So tasty. And the ranch? Id drink it through a straw, actually so close to chilis ranch which is the best. "
"Food was 30 min late coming out to Dasher. Ham sub had two extremely thin slices that looked like they had to run to the grocery store and grab really quick!!! Italian sub had no dreassing. The tomato slices were bigger than the ham and they were generous with 4 slices of pepperoni. "
CYO - Create Your Own
Create your own unforgettable combination of flavors!
$15.82
Chocolate Chip Pizzert
It's a pizza! It's a dessert! If you love both, you'll flip over our unique dessert pizzas, Pizzerts. We start with fresh pizza dough, baked to perfection and add the yummiest toppings on top of our Original Pizzert mix.
$8.52
Garlic Cheese Bread
We start with our soft New York dough, brush it with garlic butter sauce and top it with a blend of Mozzarella, Cheddar, and Magic Dust. (120-260 calories per serving.)
$7.13
Meaty Max
We heap pepperoni, Italian sausage, bacon, ham, beef, cheddar cheese and Mozzarella cheese on your favorite crust. (180-500 calories per slice.)
$19.73
Panera Bread

Panera Bread

4.6
(2k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee
"Everything was fresh & correct temp. Packaged perfectly. Followed special instructions perfectly. Included straw & utensils I needed & a few napkins. Passion Papaya Iced Green Tea - Naturally Flavoredwas delish as always. Sandwich and Salad was amazing. Side of seasonal fruit was small for the price. Bread was so fresh & soft."
"I was disappointed in my order today! The fruit cup was only half full and only melon & pineapple... nothing like what is pictured ! I paid over $20 for the order and the quality is definitely not the same !"
Sausage & Egg Asiago Bagel Stack
820 Cal. Sausage, scrambled egg, American cheese, salt and pepper, and garlic aioli on a freshly baked Asiago bagel. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk, Egg
$8.4
Greek Yogurt with Berries Parfait
250 Cal. Greek yogurt with honey, maple butter pecan granola with whole grain oats, and fresh strawberries. Allergens: Contains Milk, Tree Nuts
$6.52
Cinnamon Crunch Bagel
430 Cal. Bagel made with cinnamon and vanilla flavored chips and topped with our sweet cinnamon crunch topping. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk. May contain Egg, Soy
$4.08
Orange Juice
160 Cal. Premium orange juice. Allergens: none
$3.92
Nils Mediterranean Cuisine

Nils Mediterranean Cuisine

4.9
(30+)
• Mediterranean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"absolutely amazing for a door dash meal! 5-star!"
"Delicious! 2nd time ordering"
Platters
Rice, Turkish Cucumber Salad, Tabbouleh, Hummus, Tzatziki, Sesame Seeds, Pickled Red Cabbage, Medi Sauce, Pita.
$22.14
Short Rib Taco
3 Flour Tortillas, Pulled Beef, Spring Mix, Turco De Gallo, Mozzarella, Chipotle Aioli, Pickled Red Cabbage, Pickled Hot Peppers.
$21.3
Pita Pocket Burger
1/2 lb. Beef & Lamb Burger, Caramelized Onions, Mozzarella, Feta, Shoestring Fries, Tomato Birria.
$23.47
Gyritto (Burrito Style)
Gyro, fries, iceberg lettuce, tzatziki, Turco De Gallo, Medi sauce, feta, and pickled hot peppers in a flour tortilla.
$20.07
Jersey Mike's Subs

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.7
(500+)
• Sandwiches • Cheesesteaks
$0 delivery fee
$5 off on $25+
"I enjoyed my sub it was as good as I remembered"
"first time trying JM,last time. for the price I paid for a "regular " aka 6 inch sub I could have gottena 12 inch at SBWY... that's what I get for straying from what I know is good. was bland and not tasty at all."
Chips
Provolone and TurkeyServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$2.4
#7 Turkey and Provolone
Turkey, ham, provolone, applewood smoked bacon & mayoServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$13.37
#8 Club Sub
Provolone, ham, prosciuttini, cappacuolo, salami, and pepperoniServed Mike's Way with onions, lettuce, tomato, vinegar, oil, oregano, and salt.
$14.85
#13 The Original Italian
Grilled onions, peppers & white American cheese.
$15.14
Hahvahd Yahd Cafe

Hahvahd Yahd Cafe

4.6
(100+)
• American • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I have eaten here a few times and kredered once on DoorDash. The food is amazing. It's not like some places where the portions differ in restaurant than through DoorDash. They taste amazing and I cannot recommend them enough! "
"Tried this restaurant for the first time, love to support local businesses. The items we recieved were of such poor quality for the price. I had a total of three small strips of chicken in my Chicken Caesah Wrap. Not sure there was any parm at all either. The amount of tortilla that remained (ie it wasnt filled) was crazy. No dressing. My husbands Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap had hardly any ranch. The pasta salad was a side cup for $3.50 and contained 4 noodles swimmig in dressing. Potato salad was good, but for the amount, it wasnt worth the price. We paid $30 for practically no food. Dont waste your money. DD cant refund you for these types of issues."
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Our handmade fresh sqeezed lemonades are made with pressed lemons, sugar and filtered water for 32oz of fresh squeezed goodness :)
$6.21
Pasta Salad
Breaded chicken, fresh mozzarella, Muenster cheese, Parmesan cheese & marinara sauce.
$3.32
The Cattleman
Our stonefired flatbread baked to perfection and topped with chedder cheese, red onion, tomatoes, bacon, and breaded chicken, then finished off with BBQ sauce & ranch drizzle.
$12.34
The Chicken Pahm
Our handmade fresh sqeezed lemonades are made with pressed oranges, sugar and filtered water for 320z of fresh squeezed goodness :)
$12.96
Ruby Tuesday

Ruby Tuesday

4.3
(3k+)
• Dinner • Chicken
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$8 off on $50+
"I read the reviews about it not being enough food for your money and tbf, they were right. It's kind of a sad little plate of Fish & Chips. They were nice and crispy, tho."
"$15 for 6 very small boneless "wings" is ridiculous...nothing else with it. The Hickory Bourbon Pork Chop is tough to chew and lots of fat. Disappointed"
Hickory Bourbon Salmon
Glazed with hickory bourbon sauce. Served with your choice of two sides.
$23.62
Chicken & Broccoli Pasta
Seasoned chicken and fresh broccoli over penne pasta in Parmesan cream. Served with a breadstick.
$20.95
American Smashed Burger
Two choice beef smashed patties topped with American cheese, onion, and shredded lettuce. Served with your choice of side.
$16.23
Deconstructed Kabobs
Grilled beef tips with grilled zucchini, bell peppers, and red onion. Served over rice pilaf.
$18.55
Starbucks

Starbucks

4.7
(1k+)
• Coffee • Cafe
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"The staff here at this starbucks is awesome. The Caramel Ribbon Crunch FrappuccinoĀ® Blended Beverage are to die for"
"Impossibleā„¢ Breakfast Sandwich Iced Almondmilk Honey Flat White Blueberry Scone delicious i love the baristas"
Bacon, Gouda & Egg Sandwich
Our classic breakfast sandwich has 18g of protein with sizzling applewood-smoked bacon, Parmesan cage-free egg frittata and melted aged Gouda on an artisan roll.
$6.55
Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso
First we shake StarbucksĀ® Blonde espresso, brown sugar and cinnamon together, and then top it off with oatmilk and ice for a cool lift to power you through your day. If StarbucksĀ® Blonde Espresso Roast is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be substituted.
$11.13
Iced StarbucksĀ® Blonde Vanilla Latte
Seriously smooth and subtly sweet StarbucksĀ® Blonde Espresso, milk, ice and vanilla syrup come together to create a delightful twist on a beloved espresso classic. If StarbucksĀ® Blonde Espresso Roast is not available, Signature Espresso Roast will be substituted.
$9.86
Iced Pumpkin Cream Chai
A rich and creamy Iced Chai––our blend of black tea infused with cinnamon, other warming spices and milk, topped with a sweet pumpkin cream cold foam and a dusting of pumpkin spice topping.
$8.77
Rumble Pizza

Rumble Pizza

5.0
(20+)
• $
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"I always love eating here! Great pizza!"
Create Your Own Pizza
Start with your choice of sauce and cheese, then build your own pizza with your favorite toppings.
$16.37
Cinnamon Roll Pizza
Sweet cinnamon sugar, cream cheese drizzle, and signature cheese blend on our classic crust.
$11.23
The Lampley Pizza
Tomato sauce, signature cheese blend, freshly grated pecorino, ricotta, smoked Gouda, thick-cut bacon, and finished with hot honey
$17.67
The Ray Pizza
Alfredo sauce, chicken, bacon, spinach, mozzarella, and Parmesan
$17.37
Cicis Pizza

Cicis Pizza

4.3
(600+)
• Italian • Buffets
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
$5 off on $25+
"Fudge brownies and cinnamon rolls were amazing just in time for the heat/Boston game"
"The coni minis were burnt and had a lot of cinnamon powder on top and the browner wasn't cooked all the way. Very sad bc I spent money and the food wasn't worth eating but thank you"
Garlic Cheesy Bread
Crispy, yet tender breadsticks made with our Pan dough. Brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with 100% real cheese and Parmesan oregano seasoning. (16 Slices) *Calories listed are by slice
$7.6
Create Your Own Pizza
Crispy, golden, pan-baked crust topped with tomato sauce and 100% real cheese. Medium and Large: 10 slices Giant, Deep Dish, Flatbread, and Stuffed Crust: 12 slices *Calories listed are by slice
$13.67
Cinnamon Rolls
Our famous warm, buttery Cinnamon Rolls made fresh daily and glazed with sweet icing. *Calories listed are by slice
$8.02
Zesty Pepperoni
Traditional crust brushed with garlic butter and topped with Zesty Parmesan Ranch sauce, 100% real cheese and pepperoni. Medium and Large: 10 slices Giant, Deep Dish, Flatbread, and Stuffed Crust: 12 slices *Calories listed are by slice
$12.83
First Street Tavern

First Street Tavern

4.3
(300+)
• Burritos
$0 delivery fee
Farther away
"Best Flatbreads in Clayton. I always get the Chicken Florentin Flatbread and the bacon crab queso. Definitely a must in the Clayton area."
"I like to support local, but sometimes it's frustrating. This is on of those times. The crab Bacon Crab Queso Flatbread has zero hint of crab or queso. The Crab Queso Dip came in the smallest of to go soup containers, very good but not worth $10. Redneck Brisket was ok, nothing extra special. "
Redneck Brisket
Delicious smoked brisket with pico, white queso, sharp Cheddar, rice, BBQ sauce all rolled up in a Sun Dried Tomato Basil Wrap. Comes with a side of Doritos.
$11.73
The Man Pie Flatbread
Marinara base with blend cheese, basil, BBQ chicken, pepperoni, brisket and bacon.
$15.05
Pear Gorgonzola Flatbread
Olive oil base, blend cheeses, fresh sliced pears, roasted walnuts and gorgonzola cheese. Topped with a sweet balsamic drizzle.
$13.88
Margherita Flatbread
Marinara base with blend cheeses, slow roasted tomato, oregano, fresh basil and sweet balsamic glaze.
$12.9

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