Bella Monica

http://www.bellamonica.com

Owned by the Monica family who relocated from New Jersey, it is a small restaurant with seating both inside and outside. It’s is very unassuming, located in a strip mall and just look for the Pizza sign. If you don’t have reservations, and want to eat there on the weekend, go very early.

They not only provide the traditional Italian dishes but also provide creative, nightly specials. They have a great selection of Italian wines and the staff are very knowledgeable on both the meal options as well as wine pairings. Recently, the N&O published the recipe, requested by a reader, for one of their shrimp appetizers.

  Olde Raleigh Village Shopping Center
3121-103 Edwards Mill Rd
919-881-9778