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Authentic Old-world Italian Cuisine & New York Style Pizza

Authentic Italian at Vic's Raleigh

In the heart of Raleigh, NC, Vic's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria stands as a testament to timeless Italian culinary traditions. Each dish, inspired by age-old recipes, promises an unforgettable experience. Central to our menu is our distinct no-egg dough. Meticulously crafted with just four essential ingredients—flour, water, sugar, and salt—it guarantees an authentic Italian crust every time. And for those who have dietary preferences, we proudly serve a perfectly textured gluten-free option.

Vic's: Fresh Ingredients Promise

At dawn, our chefs start their craft. The scent of our slow-simmered tomato sauce, enriched with Italian herbs, envelops the kitchen. Among our specialties, the Penna alla Vecchia Roma shines: a blend of Penne, broccoli, and our in-house Italian sausage in a garlic olive oil and marinara fusion. Every ingredient, especially our unique cheese, promises unmatched freshness.

Savor Lucia's Limoncello Cake

No visit to Vic's is complete without indulging in dessert. Mario's mom, Lucia's Limoncello Cake is more than just a treat—it's an experience. Every bite of this lemon-infused delight offers a tantalizing burst of Italian flavors. It's a sweet symphony of ingredients and a reflection of the love we pour into every dish. Join us at Vic's, where every meal becomes a memory.

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Weekly Lunch Specials and Wine Wednesday!

🔥Monday Special
Two slices of pizza with one regular topping each. $8.99 Dine-in only.

🔥Tuesday Special
One original stromboli. $10.95
No substitutions please. Dine-in only.

🔥Wednesday Special - All Day!
Half-price bottles of wine every Wednesday.

🔥Thursday Special
Free soft drink or tea with the purchase of any sub. Dine-in only.

🔥Friday Special
Small cheese pizza. $13.95
Dine-in only

ASK ABOUT OUR MONTHLY PRE-FIXED MENU: $40/GUEST
Tax and tip not included

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Exterior of Vic's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

The Family

With over 30 years in the restaurant business, the Longo family, led by Mario Longo Sr. and joined by his children, runs Vic's Italian Restaurant in Raleigh's Historic City Market and Lake Boone Trail. Mario emphasizes the value of family, ensuring guests always feel at home at Vic's. Their deep-rooted passion for food and family ensures a heartwarming dining experience.

Let us cater your next event!

We love a good party! From intimate dinners to large scale events—let us feed you, your family, and your friends. We’d love to cater your next meeting, party, or event. Call or order online.

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Variety of meat, cheese and kalamata olives

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We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to host you and provide an exceptional dining experience!

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What our customers are saying

Check out our most recent reviews!

Very authentic and on point Italian cuisine. Professional and timely staff. Daniel was informative and a joy to have as our server. Definitely worth our trip from CLT. Kudos to this establishment.

Vincent W.

Amazing Food! Linguine white clams, pasta Primavera and penee vodka! Absolutely delicious. Here visiting our son from NJ. We will make this part of our rotation when visiting Raleigh! Thanks Vic’s you did not disappoint!

Charlotte P.

Enjoyed a nice Tuesday lunch at Vics on Lake Boone Trail. Enjoyed the 'New Yorker' pizza and the 'Original' Stromboli! Service fast and pleasant, and the business lunch atmosphere made for a nice meeting place. It was delightful to hear Italian echoing across the dining room!

John C.

We were visiting Raleigh for the day to take the family to some museums, we're from Wilmington and decided on this cute little spot for an early dinner... Great atmosphere, clean, friendly staff, Daniel was hilarious and he and the other nice blonde haired server (missed her name, she was very nice) really made sure me, my wife and our 4 kids were taken care of. The Food was top tier Italian, flavorful, well presented and reasonably priced for what you get, a filling plate. I had the Pollo Del Re. We will definitely make this our go to spot when we are in Raleigh. Thanks for being a great place to relax and eat delicious food with good people after a long day 😉

Stephanie C.

This place is phenomenal. I really enjoyed the Italian food served here as I am an average joe. The fried calamari was delicious. It was really cool to see the owner in the restaurant and working hard beside his employees. I have a huge respect for that and will happily come back to this place. Very cozy atmosphere.

Aaron S.

Great place for authentic Italian food! My mom and I visited this restaurant, they DO have a great wine list, we were going to get a different bottle and the waiter personally recommended one that was much better than our original idea. We split the Shrimp Fra Diavalo which comes with garlic knots. The sauce was amazing, just enough spice and garlic. Perfect! We also got a salad, I believe the dressing is made in house and it was excellent, not overpowering. Overall a great place to eat, they are open until 11 on weekends so a good late night choice as well. Very personable and excellent food, will definitely be back! If you are going for dessert, choose the limoncello cake. It was amazing!

Hannah B.

Frequently
asked questions

What are you known for?

We are known for Pizza, Fettuccine Alfredo, Caesar Salad, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Meatballs, Calzone, Calamari, Caprese, Lasagna, and Pasta

What meals do you serve?

We serve lunch and dinner.

Do you offer delivery or takeout?

Yes, we offer takeout and delivery.

Where are you located?

We are located in Raleigh, NC at 4035 Lake Boone Trail

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Raleigh, Tysonville, Glenwood Village, Glen Forest, Medfield, Cary, North Ridge Road, University Park, Meredith Woods, The Ridgecroft, Rhamkatte, Laurel Hills, Bentley Ridge, The Oaks at Bentley Ridge, Edwards Mill, Sans Famille, Glenwood, Millbrook, West Parkland, Glenlake South.