Italian Restaurants in Hillsborough, North Carolina

Just 10 miles from Hillsborough, North Carolina, is the Eno River State Park. A clear river and over 24 miles of secluded wilderness trails await outdoor enthusiasts at this state park. The Division of Parks and Recreation states that wood ducks, great blue herons, belted kingfishers and wild turkeys make their home here. Complete your visit to Eno River State Park with a meal at an Italian restaurant in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

Panciuto's

The motto at Panciuto's is, "Connecting bellies to farms since 2006." Panciuto's maintains a close relationship with local farmers, and the chef-owner at this Italian restaurant offers a dinner menu that "is recognizably Italian with a measure of Southern inflection," according to the restaurant's website. With a commitment to seasonal ingredients, Panciuto's changes its menu weekly. For example, it may serve butternut squash ravioli with toasted pecans, pumpkin oil, wilted chard, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, sage and brown butter or grilled pork rib chop with maccheroni di frittata, wilted toscana, and red eye gravy.

Panciuto's
110 S Churton St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 732-6261
panciuto.com

Anna Maria's Pizzeria

Anna Maria's Pizzeria serves up familiar Italian fare plus wraps, subs, seafood and pizza. The restaurant does not require reservations and offers a family-friendly environment. The menu includes onion rings, tuna subs and grilled cheese alongside Anna Maria's classic Italian pasta dishes like ravioli and homemade lasange. Eight wrap combinations are also offered. Anna Maria's Pizzeria is open every day for lunch and dinner.

Anna Maria's Pizzeria
670 N Churton St.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
(919) 245-1900

Four Eleven West Italian Café

A 20-minute drive south from Hillsborough towards Chapel Hill takes you to Four Eleven West Italian Café. This Italian restaurant specializes in "seasonal fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, steaks, and specials inspired by the flavors of Italy and the Mediterranean," according to its website. Open for Sunday brunch, lunch and dinner the desserts are made in-house. Your Italian dinner could start with wood-grilled shrimp and the 411 Caesar salad, followed by a family size hazelnut pesto angel hair, a tenderloin pie pizzette and the Guinness Stout chocolate cake. Four Eleven West offers guests a full-service bar and complimentary valet parking at dinner.

Four Eleven West Italian Café
411 W. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-2782
411west.com

Resources

North Carolina Parks Department: Eno River State Park

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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