Milazzo’s Ristorante

The food is really top notch. There were six of us and everyone loved their meal. We are excited to return. that's the good news. Improvements needed: Wait time Our reservation was a Saturday night and the restaurant was completely full. We waited 1 1/2 hours for our entrees. In the meantime, we did have appetizers. Service was quite good considering the full restaurant. For now, we won't go back on a Friday or Saturday. Night until they can improve the wait time. I'm not sure what needs to happen but believe they have a limited kitchen space so maybe they need to reduce the number of reservations they take ‍Bottom line, we are happy to see such a nice Italian restaurant in Wake Forest and hope they can figure out the growing pains so they can have a long-term future here.

2nd visit - still excellent! This time tried Penne Dolla Nona. Wow! A "sampler" with a boneless beef rib, a meatball and a link of sausage, served over penne pasta and finished with a rich, sweet San Marzano tomato sauce. Pasta is PERFECT - al dente. The meats are fork-tender, juicy and wonderfully spiced. And that chunky tomato sauce - to die for. Really really good. Also tried Pollo Monachini. Enormous chicken cutlets, breaded and fried golden brown are topped with mozzarella, pignoli and mushrooms and figs over a bed of penne pasta The whole thing is sauced with a creamy rich Marsala sauce and broiled to melt the cheese. The chicken is perfect, the sauce is divine! Outstanding. Bottom line - this place is GOOD. Go!

Nice place well decorated and good for a group or dinner for 2. Food was very good nice assortment of seafood seemed really fresh. Service was a little off but I think they were new so I'm not going to harp too much on that . Chris took care of us, it was much appreciated! Lobster Ravioli was excellent by the way .

The low down: atmosphere was excellent, food was excellent, service was off-the-cuff excellent. Prices were what you would expect for Italian Cuisine (see menu)Rode by this restaurant and was curious to stop in and check them out. It was a Thursday night at about 5:45pm and there were only about 3 other tables seated at that time. By the end of our time there a few larger parties arrived. When you walk in there is a bar to the front left that seats about 14. The barstools are comfy with slightly cushioned seats and backs (for those of us with back problems..see photo). There is table seating directly to the right and then a more formal dining area to the left. From the outside the restaurant almost looked closed due to it being very dark inside. we almost left thinking it wasn't even open yet. But then we saw an "open" sign on the door. We found out that this place has been open for about 2 weeks . The owner, Chris, greeted us upon entering. He was extremely accommodating, helpful, patient and Informative. On this night, he was working behind the bar. All staff that were there that night were beyond helpful. You could definitely tell that service is their priority! Since dinner was not in the plan for me that evening it was more of a just "checking it out" type of night where meals weren't ordered , just an appetizer of Angelo Lecca Lecca (see photo) which is basically New Zealand Lamb chops w a Madeira Wine Sauce over broccoli rabe ( pretty much broccoli but sweeter ). Yum , yum! The Chef prepared everything so perfectly! The lamb chops were soft and delicate. Pretty much melted in your mouth. And the sauce was dreamy! For my alcohol drinking friends and Yelpers, they had 2 beers on tap (French Broad River Brewing Gateway Kolche and Outlaw Pilsner) According to my boyfriend, the French River Kolche is better than the local White Street Kolche which is locals know is pretty darn good! Chris, the owner, said he will have Hazy IPA on draft starting tomorrow (1/26) This will change periodically and according to demand and so on. They have bottle beers as well but currently no beer menu!. They have several wine options and a small selection of Bourbon, Vodka, Gin and so on. Wine prices ranged from $10 per glass to $15. And the beer on tap was $6 per glass. I will definitely be returning here for dinner and trying the Gamberri Orregonata! Whether or not you are in the Wake Forest area check them out! It would be worth the drive for some authentic Italian cuisine!

Quick first visit on a Saturday night. Very reasonably priced cocktails - $12 for a Woodford Manhattan - (Farm Table, are you listening??) - and a lovely menu with a handful of appetizers, 4-5 salads and about a dozen entrees. Service was prompt and attentive without being intrusive, and the food was quite good. One appetizer, two entrees, one cocktail, ~$95. We'll be back, and I'll do a follow-up.

Great food, great service. Atmosphere a bit lacking as there are no booths, only tables and so it is quite loud without much privacy. I've eaten here twice now. Both meals were excellent. I had their Gnocchi Bolognese the first visit, and their shrimp pasta dish (can't recall the dish's name) the second visit. Both were excellent. Everyone who went with me said their food was very good. My only complaint was my first meal was only warm, not hot. They offered to heat it up for me but I'd already eaten most of it. Instead they gave our table a delicious dessert to split. So we were very happy. I will go here again.

We decided to have a date night at Milazzos which just recently opened. Stephen greeted us as we walked in and was also our server. He was so friendly and was very on top of everything, checking on us periodically, made sure our food was to satisfaction. We ordered the house made bread and caesar salad to share. My husband had the pollo Monachini and I had the Gamberi Orregonata. My husband absolutely loved his dish. It's a take on a chicken Marsala and he ate every bite and it was made with homemade pasta! The Gamberi is shrimp with a garlic wine sauce and was very tasty as well! I did feel like the shrimp was lacking some flavor, most of the flavor was in the pasta and sauce which was absolutely delicious, but I wish the shrimp had been cooked more in the garlic sauce. We had the amaretto cake for dessert and it was AMAZING. It was so delicious we honestly thought about ordering a second piece to bring home. Milazzos is such a nice edition to the wake forest area and we can't wait to dine again !

My wife and I regularly get out to as many as f the local restaurants as we can. Clearly we have a short list of favorite spots and Milazzo's is definitely one of them. We've been there a number of times since it opened and have been delighted every time with their friendly service and have consistently had spectacular meals. The chefs at Milazzo's are top notch, as demonstrated with every tasty plate that leaves their kitchen. The exquisite flavors from their sauces are memorable. Chris the owner and his staff do a wonderful job making you feel welcome and comfortable while you enjoy your ev with them. If you haven't made the it there yet, I highly recommend you make plans soon to treat yourself to wonderful dining experience at Milazzo's Ristorante!

Tried this restaurant last night. Went by myself. It was not a very good experience. Food was okay, had Cesar salad and Lobster ravioli. Lobster nowhere to be found. Salad was good. Place was pretty crowded with local folks. The owners went around to every table talking to folks...except for me. Made me feel more uncomfortable than I had already felt sitting by myself and them avoiding me. Didn't like that lack of customer service. Will not go back.

Amazing Food, Great Service!!This is my go to place, my home away from home when wanting Fresh authentic Italian food !The Calamari to die for !Crab cakes ( when available) will not disappoint! And save room for dessert ! There is something for every palate ! They also have a nice selection of wine and a full bar . Two ways I gauge when eating Italian food out, the sauce,and the meatballs. Both were on point ! I highly recommend eating here ! Worth the drive to Wake Forest