Nino’s Cucina Italiana

4.7

24 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Nino’s Cucina Italiana is a tribute to our father, Nino. He still travels constantly to all the locations to make sure everything is done “Nino’s Way,” with quality food, personality, and love.

Over 75 years of an Italian family tradition in baking and cooking from three generations has culminated in Nino’s Cucina Italiana. Our Italian dishes are centuries old recipes handed down from our family throughout the years. We prepare all our food daily—making fresh dough, sauces, mozzarella cheese, pasta and our delicious meatballs in-house.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(252) 689-6446
Website
http://www.ninoscucinaitaliana.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
511 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC 27858-5736
Neighborhood
Greenville
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Calamari Fritti
Crisp fried calamari served on a bed of spicy tomato sauce
Bruschetta
Fresh mussels sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce
Pepata di Cozze Marechiaro
Fresh mussels sautéed in a spicy marinara sauce
Italian Sausage
Two Italian sausages seared with peppers and onions
Burrata Bruschetta
Soft whipped mozzarella over crostini with balsamic pearls and a drizzle of white truffle oil
Caprese
Sliced Burrata mozzarella and tomatoes topped with basil, EVOO, and balsamic glaze
Honey Roasted Shrimp
Battered shrimp tossed in a honey garlic glaze

Ciabatta / Flatbread

Ciabatta al Fico
Freshly baked ciabatta flatbread topped with goat cheese, fig preserve, roasted red pepper, and prosciutto
Ciabatta con Carne
Freshly baked ciabatta flatbread topped with sausage, capicola, sweet picante pepper, artichoke and fresh mozzarella

Insalate / Salad

Add: Chicken - £6.50 | Shrimp - £7.50 | Salmon - £8.50

Caesar
Romaine hearts shaved Parmigiano seasoned croutons with Ceasar dressing
House
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, roasted peppers, onions with oil and red vinegar
Spinaci
Baby spinach, roasted red pepper, tomatoes, almond shavings, red onions and crumbled gorgonzola with raspberry dressing

Zuppa / Soup

Ask About Our Soup of the Day
Our soups are made fresh daily with the best ingredients

Affettati & Formaggi / Meat & Cheeses

Meat & Cheese Tray
Soppressata, Capicola, Prosciutto, Swiss, Smoked Mozzarella, Aged Provolone. Served with toasted bread and olives

Pasta

Side Made Fresh Daily. Add: Chicken - £6.50 | Shrimp - £7.50 | Salmon - £8.50

Cacio e Pepe
Homemade spaghetti tossed in a giant wheel of Parmigiano cheese with a touch of crushed black pepper. Prepared table side
Rigatoni alla Vodka
Homemade Rigatoni tossed in a tomato-based sauce with a touch of heavy cream infused with Vodka
Spaghetti Carbonara
Traditional homemade Spaghetti tossed with pancetta, Parmigiano and eggs seasoned with parsley
Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Chicken
Homemade Fettuccine tossed in a Rich cream sauce with shaved Parmigiano
Ravioli
Cheese filled pasta traditional tomato sauce shaved Parmigiano
Fettuccine Nino
Homemade Fettuccini tossed in family recipe ragu beef-based sauce cooked with Italian sausage
Rigatoni Ponte Vecchio
Ham, peas, mushrooms and Manzo (ground beef) in delicate pink cream sauce
Spaghetti con Polpette
House made meatballs traditional tomato sauce shaved Parmigiano
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Pasta filled with roasted mushrooms and cheese covered in reduction sauce made from veal stock, spinach and white wine
Spaghetti al Limone
Shrimp, Mussels & Clams tossed in a light lemon cream sauce with spinach and tomato
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in our spicy tomato sauce served over homemade spaghetti
Pappardelle Primavera
Spinach, tomatoes, peas, broccoli, onions, peppers, and mushrooms tossed with homemade spinach infused Pappardelle pasta in garlic and oil sauce
Spaghetti Pescatore
Mussels, calamari and baby clams sautéed with fresh garlic, spices and marinara tossed with homemade spaghetti
Pear & Cheese Mezzaluna
Small pasta sack filled with pear, EVOO, cracked pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese
Spaghetti con Vongole
Homemade Spaghetti tossed with Little neck clams sautéed in a seasoned white wine garlic sauce
Raviolini alla Salvatore
Ravioli filled with sausage, broccoli rabe and hot peppers, tossed with portobello Marsala wine sauce with sausage and broccoli

Specialita al Forno

Side Made Fresh Daily. Add: chicken - £6.50 | shrimp - £7.50

Lasagna con Carne
Layers of Angus ground beef, ricotta and pasta sheets topped with melted mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Lightly breaded cutlets, pan-fried and served with spaghetti, topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce
Seafood Cannelloni
Pasta filled with lobster, shrimp, crab and scallops in a vodka sauce topped with mozzarella
Veal Parmigiana
Lightly breaded and pan-fried served with spaghetti, topped with fresh mozzarella and tomato sauce
Melenzane Parmigiana
Bettered Eggplant with mozzarella and tomato served with spaghetti topped with tomato sauce

Carne / Meat

Served with roasted potatoes or house vegetables

Rack of Lamb
Baked covered with Pecorino Romano cheese and finished on the grill
Chicken/Veal Piccata
Chicken or veal cutlet sautéed with crimini mushrooms in a light lemon sauce with capers and a touch of cream
Costoletta di Vitello
Grilled bone-in veal chop with oil, lemon, and Italian seasoning
Chicken Saltimbocca
Egg-battered chicken cutlet sautéed in a creamy orange and raisin infused sauce topped with prosciutto and cheese
Pollo alla Toscana
Two Chicken Cutlets grilled with Italian Seasoning topped with a light lemon oil
Chicken/Veal Marsala
Chicken cutlet sautéed with mushrooms and Marsala wine sauce
Pork Chop
Grilled French Cut Pork Chop with Oil & Lemon
Rossa Burger
Angus Beef Hamburger topped with Caramelized Red Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, Pineapple with a Hamburger Roll served with hand cut fries

Pesce / Fish

Ask About Our Catch of the Day

Cedar Smoked Salmon
Honey Mustard glazed salmon smoked over a cedar plank and served with vegetables
Stuffed Flounder
Flounder stuffed with crab meat served over homemade spaghetti with a basil cream sauce, spinach and diced tomato

Contorni / Side Dishes

Polpette
Two meatballs served with tomato sauce and ricotta
Spinaci Rosolati
Baby spinach garlic and oil

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Neighborhood gem
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
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BeverlyJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food was tasty. Service was fine. We felt a little rushed. Waitress wasn't especially friendly but adequate. The atmosphere is very nice. I liked that there was live music but it wasn't so loud that you couldn't have a conversation with your table mates.
R
Rocketman
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great, food was great…overall a wonderful experience!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food. Best Italian I’ve had since moving from NY
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Isabella, was absolutely amazing.
CD
ChristineD
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Quiet dinner for two. We were seated in a quiet corner by the windows. Our sever was attentive and answered our questions regarding the food choices and wine. We had the calamari as an appetizer, the caprese & spinaci salads, wild mushroom ravioli and rack of lamb for our entrees. All the dishes were prepared and served well. A great experience!
CM
CMRS
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This was our first but certainly not our last time at Ninos. We are from Ny and this is the closest thing to the Italian food that we are used to that we have found in Greenville. The service was amazing, our server Emma was spot on. I had pasta, the husband had pork chop. Both delicious! The calamari appetizer was also wonderful. The only downside was that it was a little expensive, but I’ll pay for good Italian any day.
PK
P1210Ktown
Raleigh
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nino’s is consistently great. Fabulous food.. chicken parm, cacio e pepe, rack of lamb, ravioli… all very good! Don’t skip the cannoli!! Great bar for a drink or to dine at. Servers are friendly! Never fails.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall2food1service5ambience3
Mocktails were bitter, calamari was okay, Alfredo pasta was swimming in sauce and a little bland, second pasta was dry and did not like breaded chicken, did not feel like it was worth the price. However our server Isabelle (I believe that was her name) was GREAT and she was the best part of the experience.
B
Betsy
Wilmington
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience3
I like going to Nino's. I tried something new this time and was disappointed in my choice. It just wasn't what I wanted. And the sweet, iced tea was not very strong. Service was as always, great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the new decor. The food was flavorful and fresh. The drinks were perfect. The service was outstanding.
ZS
ZoeyS
Mobile
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and wine! LOVE
P
Pirate08
Raleigh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Reservation was ready with no waiting and food was very good. Server was very nice, but for 2nd visit in a row, the quality of service not quite to the level of the pricing of the menu. If that makes sense. No wine taste, just poured. No spoon for pasta, no clearing of finished drinks or plates for long stretches. None of these things are major, just noticeable from someone who used to be in the industry.
JC
JamesC
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding meal from opening serving of bread to salad to entre. Server was attentive without being overbearing - just the right touch. Will return for other meals.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is always fabulous. Service is always attentive.
N
Neurad1
Raleigh
48 reviews
vip
3.0
48 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
We dined at Nino's in Greenville tonight. On arrival they seated us pretty quickly (We arrived about 20 minutes before our reservation). Initial impressions were NOT good. They sat us RIGHT next to a large family with young boisterous children despite empty tables evident in all directions. Our menus were soiled with food film smears on the outside and greasy fingerprints on the paper inside. The restaurant was freezing. A bartender (I think) was repeatedly tossing empty bottles into a trash can or something so there was a periodic loud glass crash. Being an old curmudgeon I of course had to of course complain. The manager came over and apologized and the noise stopped. Temporarily. Until the bartender forgot and did it again. I had hoped to get the (recommended) Pork Ossobuco, but it was not on the menu tonight and was probably a special. I inquired about it and the waitress replied "What is ossobuco?" She then brought us a bread service of four VERY oily soft squares of focaccia which were really delicious. I know now where the greasy fingerprints on the menus came from. My wife ordered chicken parmesan and thought the flavor was good, but the chicken breast was a little chewier than expected. It was served with spaghetti and was a large portion. I ordered spinach pappardelle with a wonderfully rich and creamy burrata and white truffle sauce topped with blackened shrimp. This dish was VERY good and I'd order it again if we return. The shrimp were cooked perfectly... just the right complement to the delicious sauce. We enjoyed a bottle of Nino's Falanghina, a white wine somewhere in the ballpark of an albariño or sauvignon blanc. It was very good and was a good value. It paired very well with the meals. We passed on dessert but there were several interesting options. All in all, I truly enjoyed my meal and would order it again. My wife felt that the chicken parmesan was pretty pedestrian and was no better than we can make at home or get in
OM
OM1979
Raleigh
59 reviews
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service from beginning to end. Special request honored without hesitation. Great tasting food presented hot and fast.
M
Michole
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time trying Ninos. It was absolutely amazing. I can't wait to go back. I tried the Seafood stuffed Cannolies. OMG amazing!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food; very authentic and flavorful. Server was pleasant and knowledgeable. Establishment was clean and inviting.
H
Holly
Las Vegas
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service from our server Emma
CD
CDMF
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
2.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience3
This was our first visit to this restaurant after recently moving to the area. We were greeted by a very pleasant hostess who sat us at a table which had food stains all over the tablecloth. It was not clear to us that it was changed between customers. We should have asked for another table but instead asked for clean napkins to be put over the stains. We also thought about leaving but instead decided to stay to see if the service and food surpassed this unpleasant introduction. Suffice it to say that the service and food did exceed our expectations. Their food was better than most of the Italian restaurants we have visited in the NY area. The prices pretty much made sense except for the alcohol (they charged an extra fee for "ice"). Anyway, we plan to give it another try......
B
Betsy
Wilmington
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I always get the Pear & Cheese Sachetti. So good. But this time I thought it needed a little salt. I should have asked for some grated parm.
MM
MicheleM
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome waitress and food!
B
Brandon
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great Italian restaurant for Greenville NC. Always enjoyable.
G
Greatdinner
Raleigh
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Anniversary!

FAQs

Nino’s Cucina Italiana is rated 4.7 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 24, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

511 Red Banks Rd, Greenville, NC 27858-5736

Additional information

Neighborhood
Greenville
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.ninoscucinaitaliana.com/
Phone number
(252) 689-6446

Nino’s Cucina Italiana

Make a reservation

Additional information

Antipasti / Appetizer

Calamari Fritti

Bruschetta

Pepata di Cozze Marechiaro

Italian Sausage

Burrata Bruschetta

Caprese

Honey Roasted Shrimp

Ciabatta / Flatbread

Ciabatta al Fico

Ciabatta con Carne

Insalate / Salad

Caesar

House

Spinaci

Zuppa / Soup

Ask About Our Soup of the Day

Affettati & Formaggi / Meat & Cheeses

Meat & Cheese Tray

Pasta

Cacio e Pepe

Rigatoni alla Vodka

Spaghetti Carbonara

Fettuccine Alfredo w/ Chicken

Ravioli

Fettuccine Nino

Rigatoni Ponte Vecchio

Spaghetti con Polpette

Wild Mushroom Ravioli

Spaghetti al Limone

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Pappardelle Primavera

Spaghetti Pescatore

Pear & Cheese Mezzaluna

Spaghetti con Vongole

Raviolini alla Salvatore

Specialita al Forno

Lasagna con Carne

Chicken Parmigiana

Seafood Cannelloni

Veal Parmigiana

Melenzane Parmigiana

Carne / Meat

Rack of Lamb

Chicken/Veal Piccata

Costoletta di Vitello

Chicken Saltimbocca

Pollo alla Toscana

Chicken/Veal Marsala

Pork Chop

Rossa Burger

Pesce / Fish

Cedar Smoked Salmon

Stuffed Flounder

Contorni / Side Dishes

Polpette

Spinaci Rosolati

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