Top 6 Outer Banks Italian Restaurants

La Dolce Vita

TimBuck II Shopping Village in Corolla
798 Sunset Blvd.
Corolla, NC 27927
(252) 453-0069

Located in the heart of Corolla’s largest shopping village, La Dolce Vita offers a taste of the sweet life on the Outer Banks. Come for the food and stay for the sunset, as this restaurant offers a charming soundside deck. Featuring cuisine inspired by the coastal regions of Italy, you’ll find homemade sauces, fresh bread, hand-tossed pizza, and homemade desserts. Impressive wine and cocktail choices perfectly accompany the delicious Italian fare.

In the Timbuck II area earlier than dinner time? Treat yourself to a traditional Italian espresso or Italian artisanal gelato at Doppio, located next door to La Dolce Vita.

Cosmo’s Pizzeria

Southern Shores Marketplace
5591 N. Croatan Hwy
Southern Shores, NC 27949
(252) 261-8388

Featuring classic Italian dishes and amazing pizza, this laid-back spot in Southern Shores has a nostalgic feel. On the menu, you’ll find pasta favorites, such as spaghetti & meatballs, Chicken Parmesan, and Rigatoni and Meatballs. They even have a gluten free pasta option. If you aren’t in the mood for pasta, the creative specialty pizzas are favorites among OBX Locals. Subs, hot tunnels, salads, and various appetizers are available.

Josephine’s Sicilian Kitchen

3701 N. Croatan Hwy
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
(252) 261-2669

An authentic Italian restaurant on the Outer Banks, this local favorite’s owner and chef is originally from Sicily. Featuring an ambient atmosphere, the restaurant is strikingly reminiscent of an Italian cafe. The menu specials rotate on a weekly basis. A catering menu is also available to enjoy many Italian entrees at your vacation home (24-hour notice is required).

The Jolly Roger Restaurant

1836 N. Virginia Dare Trail
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27949
(252) 441-6530

This Outer Banks staple on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills is full of character. The Jolly Roger Restaurant, known locally as the JoRo, is well-known as a great spot to grab breakfast or a late-night bite to eat. Live music and events are offered most nights of the week, year-round. Their extensive dinner menu features a wide variety of Italian specialties.

Max’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

1712 N. Croatan Hwy
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27949
(252) 261-3113

Conveniently located in the Dare Centre between mileposts 6 and 7, Max’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria offers a diverse menu of Italian food. Featuring subs, stromboli, calzones, and New York Style hand-tossed thin crust pizza, there are a variety of pasta dishes on the menu as well.

Firetender Stone-Oven Cooking + Bar

814 N. Hwy 64/264
Manteo, NC 27954
(252) 262-6112

Located in the restored Hotel Manteo and Weeping Radish Taproom, Firetender serves pizza and hearth-fired skillets, all prepared in their custom-built Italian-style stone-floor oven. On the menu, creative pizza and salad options accompany Italian dishes, such as Pesto Rosso Tortellini and Firetender Carbonara. An eclectic variety of cocktails are available at the bar to accompany your hearth-fired meal.