I and my wife found raffaeles by accident, and are very happy we did. This place is a small restaurant with a small bar inside. They have the best most authentic Italian food we have come across. Plan to spend some time here as the food is prepared per order.( we like this ) This gives you a chance to... More

We used to like this place but service and quality have gone far downhill! Last two times we went food was lukewarm, not good, canned tasting. AND we got sick. Had to take it completely off or list of places to eat and we eat out a lot.

Traditional old school Italian. By far some of the best Italian food outside of Italy. It's simply done right.

Friday 6:30 did not have reservation made the day before. Out of filets. Waited 1 hour for salad. Not crowded no line I've cooked hamburgers thicker than the rib eyes. One was so full of fat my wife could not eat it. I've eaten at Raffaele's 5 or 6 times before and been generally pleased but I will not be... More

Great food, friendly owner and very popular with the locals

The best italian food in town. And the best part is that if there is something on the menu that you want changed, they don't mind a bit fixing it your way. The service is always great, the food even better. And the cook who also owns the place, likes to come around to find out what you thought of... More

We now live in western NC, but Raffaele's is we still go for our special occasions! LOVE IT!

It is the original Italian restaurant in the Pinehurst-Southen Pines area. The owner, Raffaele, has set the standard for Italian restaurants here for the last 25 years, as has his brothers who own award winning pizza restaurants, i.e. "Vito's"

As we walked in the door, we were surrounded by the staff and most amazingly the owner. In fact we do not live in the area but have been greeted by the owner almost everytime we have visited this popular Italian restaurant. The owner's greeting is always gracious and cordial.... not just the typical 'how your dinner' found at so... More