Viva l'Italiano, Outer Banks style! If you notice the pizza places from Corolla to Ocracoke, you could stop about every other mile or so to grab a slice! Of course, many of these places deliver, so you could also just stay at your house and enjoy a pie...or two...or three – an affordable way to feed a big group, for sure. Pizza is one way the Outer Banks spells Italian, but we also spell it with authentic dishes straight from the old country. With chef/owners who cook from generational recipes at Outer Banks Italian restaurants, you'll feel like you're sitting in a piazza! Of course, they make their own meat sauces and marinara, and you can tell the difference in the rich tastes. And, while they certainly include fresh, locally caught Outer Banks seafood in their dishes, if you're ready for a break from all the ocean's bounty, our Italian restaurants are a good option. All of them include fresh-made pizza on their menus -- but they go well beyond the pies. And you must leave room for their homemade desserts such as tiramisu, Amaretto biscotti or mascarpone with chocolate sauce. Several of these Outer Banks Italian restaurants are very popular, so calling for advance reservations is probably a smart idea, especially during the summer months.
Outer Banks Restaurants by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Restaurants by Category
Gidget's is a valuable discovery on Hatteras Island. The extensive menu offers pizza with hand-tossed dough and homemade sauces, calzones, pasta entrees,...read more
This is two restaurants in one. Giovanni's offers pizza on homemade crust, appetizers, subs, sandwiches and paninis. They offer larger Italian dinners,...read more
At It’s All Gravy you’ll find a great menu that blends the tastes of Italy, South Philly and the Outer Banks, with a little something unique thrown in...read more
The Jolly Roger has been an Outer Banks fixture for years. You can't miss the pirate out front, and you shouldn't miss the big breakfasts that are served...read more
Originally from Sicily, Josephine's owner, Josephine Caggese, has decades of experience as a chef and brings her passion...read more
With recipes handed down from within the family, La Dolce Vita is a celebration of family, friends and coastal Italian cuisine. Favorite items from...read more
Leonardo’s offers fresh-made, New York-style pizza with a variety of toppings, plus salads, calzones and hearty subs stuffed with all the favorite fillings...read more
Lisa’s, in business since 1986, is legendary on Hatteras Island. Everyone comes here for lunch or dinner to chow down on Italian favorites like hand-tossed...read more
This neighborhood tavern serves quality food at great prices. Lucky 12 has fresh local seafood, hand-patted burgers, great...read more
Formerly Max's Pizza Company in Kitty Hawk, Max's Authentic New York Stone Oven Pizza & Italian Restaurants features delicious stone-oven New York...read more
Nags Head Pizza Company has moved from the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway to a new location on the beach road in Nags Head. The owners fixed up a 1960s...read more
With their outdoor deck, superb sound system, 28 TVs and a variety of delicious food, New York Pizza Pub features so much...read more