The Italian Restaurant
The Italian style of cooking is simply great food to be enjoyed and shared with family and friends.
Our name, The Italian Restaurant, is simple and that is as it should be. We believe in fresh, premium ingredients prepared with great care to ensure”simple, great food.”
We offer savory, tasty appetizers, perfectly cooked pastas and hearty specialty dinners. All menu items are made with the very best products available. Sauces are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen.
Traditional Italian pizzas and calzones top the list of favorites. Beer and wine available with your order.
Party trays and carry-out are available. So, whether you dine in our restaurant or in your home, it can be said that “simply great food” is to be found in the mountains of North Carolina at the Italian Restaurant. Enjoy!
Family owned and operated
Celebrating 24 Years 1995-2019
I would like to thank all of our loyal patrons over the past 24 years. Reluctantly I have decided to retire. The Restaurant is available for purchase. Local bank is ready to finance with to qualifying individuals with 10% down payment. You may contact me personally by email at rtahiri@bellsouth.net or call (704) 733-8454. Only serious inquiries please.
Sincerely
Rama Tahiri


Take Out, Catering, and Large Groups
If you are ordering Takeout or picking up for Catering, please use our drive-in Pick up window for your convenience.
The Italian Restaurant wants to thank you for thinking of us for your catered event. We can provide food catering to go and for pickup only in large tin foil pans. We do not deliver and serve the food. Click here for our catering form to provide us your information and date of your event.
If your have a large group of (8) or more persons and are coming to dine with us please call in advance at (828) 733-1401 and let us know so we can accommodate your group.
During nice weather we can take larger group dining on our outside patio. Again please call in advance. Thank You
Address
2855 Linville Falls Highway
Pineola, NC 28662
Hours of Operation