Roma Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant

It's easy to miss this place because it sits back from the main road a little. It's also not much to look at (hasn't been updated in a LONG time) - but as with many "hole in the wall" places, it's AWESOME! Hands down the best pizza in Raleigh, and the other food is excellent also. I've been coming here for about 15 years now, and have never had a bad meal. Started eating here when I lived nearby. Now I live about 20 miles away, and will make the drive any time I want Italian. The place is family owned by the same people for over 30 years. The wife is the one and only waitress, and the husband cooks. If you're a regular, it feels more like you're going to a family member's place for a meal rather than to a restaurant. They're some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. The wife must have a photographic memory, because she remembers EV-RY-THING! When we go she knows what we want to drink and what dressing we want on our salad. If we want a pizza, all we have to do is say we want a pizza - and she names off all the toppings we get on our pizza. She even remembers when our birthdays are! Spaghetti, baked ziti, chicken parm, eggplant parm, sausage peppers and mushrooms, lasagna, calzone - I've had it all, and it's all EXCELLENT! The Italian dressing for the salad is homemade right there. And don't forget to get a cannoli for dessert! They don't deliver, but they do take to go orders for pickup. It does take a little while to get your food. It's not some chain restaurant where they have a bunch of stuff sitting around pre-made so they can get it out to you in a couple minutes. This is quality stuff that they make to order when you order it - which is why it takes longer. Call ahead if you're in a hurry. Go eat here. NOW! You won't be disappointed!