Top Best Italian Restaurants in Kure Beach

"Established in 2012 by husband-and-wife team Vojka and Jadron Peros, who moved to North Carolina from their native. serves upscale, authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed, unpretentious, and rustic space. Jadron, who is also the restaurant’s head chef, brings over 30 years of experience to the table, and creates a delicious menu typified by Italian fare infused with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with a range of seafood, meat, pasta and salad dishes available."

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"Named after her husband Ben, Benny’s Big Time is Vivian Howard’s first (and so far only) foray into the Wilmington dining scene. Elevated red sauce Italian-American cuisine might be the easiest way to describe the food at Benny’s. The chicken parm is actually an appetizer and comes with stracciatella cheese, hot honey, pickled peppers, and sage, while the spaghetti and meatballs hews more towards the classic that everyone knows and loves."

"After a full day of walking, it was time to wind down the evening with a late dinner at Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria. This restaurant, located a couple of miles from the core of downtown Wilmington in the South Front District, is the newest concept from celebrity Chef Vivian Howard. We arrived around 8:30 p.m. and the restaurant was still packed with the dinner crowd."

"From celebrity chef and North Carolina rockstar, Vivian Howard, comes Benny’s Big Time Pizzeria. With a fun mix of cocktails, delectable appetizers, and pizzas beyond your average slice, you are definitely going to want to visit this delicious Wilmington restaurant!"

"Olive Garden offers a variety of delicious Italian specialties for lunch, dinner or take out. Enjoy our freshly baked garlic breadsticks and your choice of homemade soup or salad with any entree."

"The Sour Barn is an extension of Broomtail Craft Brewery that specializes in aged sours. Try some of their amazing sours like the Galloping Gose, Elysium, and Smashing Grapefruits. The Sour Barn has a taproom and beer garden and is open Monday-Thursday from 4-10 PM, Friday-Saturday from 12-11:30 PM, and Sunday from 12-9 PM."

"This rustic, modern, and funky tavern provides you and your partner with some live music (only on the weekends), snacks, and a wide variety of beer. Enjoy your beer or snack (or both) indoors or outdoors in this wood-accented environment. Also Located in downtown Wilmington, this is a wonderful place to have a great time with your significant other."

"Walk into the rustic vibes the place evokes with its vaulted wood ceilings, shiny and polished bars, and a variety of couches and chairs to lounge on as you enjoy the drink, bite and music. You will also be greeted by an amazing selection of wines and craft beers on offer; 250 in, fact!. It is a great place, loved by locals and visitors alike."

"If you want to reward great service, you can leave a tip for your delivery person. The tip amount is always up to you."