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(919) 973-4089
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Italian pasta dishes & small plates are featured at this cozy strip-mall venue, plus beer & wine.
Website
http://www.gocciolina.com/
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Open hours today: 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
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May 14, 2026 11:34 am local time
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Heather House
May 11, 2025 at 12:01 amWe have visited twice now. Once for Valentine’s a few years ago and recently for our 8th wedding anniversary. There is a menu, but it is limited because they create the menu that is on the chalkboard. Everything has been delicious that we have tried. This time around, the cheapest bottle of wine was $46. The last time, there was a Montepulciano for $28. The Puglia we got was very good and paired well with our food. You can’t go wrong with their Burrata to start. I always get pasta because I want pasta when I go for Italian. Therefore, I got the eggplant and roasted red pepper ravioli and sautéed swiss chard and garlic. 4 huge homemade ravioli and the chard was perfectly cooked and not mushy. Husband got the yellow fin tuna medium rare with cucumber and onion salad and brussel sprouts. The sprouts were charred with a good mix of spices and salt. The tuna was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. We finished with the chocolate torte, ice cream (can’t remember the name) and I had an espresso martini. Rich and chocolatey! Rhe martini was perfect – nit too sweet, good espresso/vodka mixed flavor. We did spend ~$200 with tip,, but that’s not terrible for all we had and an anniversary. Make a reservation and go!
Kiara Ruth
July 31, 2025 at 4:13 pmMy bff and I have both been Gocciolina separately and we decided to make it a girls night and go together. We scheduled a reservation because we were both aware of how things fill up.
When we first arrived we were greeted by the host who was very kind. Originally we thought one person who we thought was our server but later met Justin. Justin was matter of fact and basically there todo his job. He was not overly chatty and straight to the point.
My friend and I were looking for a bottle of their Lambrusco and while they did not sell it by the glass we decided to move forward with the bottle.
We ordered the oyster (beware they don’t come in a shell) but they are packed with flavor. We also ordered the Bolognese and the steak. The Bolognese was solid and the stick was delicious. We ended up sharing everything.
The bathroom was really clean and the parking lot has plenty of parking. It is such a cute little restaurant, very unassuming and truly a solid Italian place. Would definitely go back.
Оксана Сахнюк
August 17, 2025 at 9:22 amThis summer I visited 15 states on vacation. This place is the best I’ve seen in my trip. The food is delicious. The interior is unique, I wanted to look at every corner – paintings, statuettes, various interior items like in a museum. Everything is very impressive. Unfortunately, the photos cannot convey how warm and friendly the atmosphere is here. When guests leave, they hug the waiters, it’s so touching. I will remember this restaurant and at the first opportunity, I will definitely come here again. ❤️
Jason Fan
August 22, 2025 at 3:02 amWe had such a memorable first meal at Gocciolina! We had a reservation with our two kids and were ushered in immediately. The server, Justin, was especially accommodating to the kid’s needs and very knowledgeable. The daily specials all look amazing and it’s great knowing there will always be something new to try. The pastas we ordered were cooked perfectly. The fried eggplant appetizer was the best eggplant we’ve ever had. They generously offered us extra bread and fresh Parmesan with balsamic vinegar from a new wheel they had just opened at no cost. For dessert, we ordered the olive oil cake and blueberry-blackberry sorbet, both of which were stunning. The overall service and experience were excellent. We will definitely be coming back regularly!
Robb Levinsky
August 27, 2025 at 3:03 amReally wanted to like this place, nice local setting, not too loud, our server was exceptionally friendly and capable, but the food was average at best and the dishes came out staggered, meaning the 1st person’s food grew cold waiting for the next people’s to arrive. I know this is not an area known for Italian food, but this is nothing close to a real Italian restaurant. It wouldn’t last 1 month in a city that knows what real Italian food is.
Heather House
May 11, 2025 at 12:01 amWe have visited twice now. Once for Valentine’s a few years ago and recently for our 8th wedding anniversary. There is a menu, but it is limited because they create the menu that is on the chalkboard. Everything has been delicious that we have tried. This time around, the cheapest bottle of wine was $46. The last time, there was a Montepulciano for $28. The Puglia we got was very good and paired well with our food. You can’t go wrong with their Burrata to start. I always get pasta because I want pasta when I go for Italian. Therefore, I got the eggplant and roasted red pepper ravioli and sautéed swiss chard and garlic. 4 huge homemade ravioli and the chard was perfectly cooked and not mushy. Husband got the yellow fin tuna medium rare with cucumber and onion salad and brussel sprouts. The sprouts were charred with a good mix of spices and salt. The tuna was cooked perfectly and melted in your mouth. We finished with the chocolate torte, ice cream (can’t remember the name) and I had an espresso martini. Rich and chocolatey! Rhe martini was perfect – nit too sweet, good espresso/vodka mixed flavor. We did spend ~$200 with tip,, but that’s not terrible for all we had and an anniversary. Make a reservation and go!
Kiara Ruth
July 31, 2025 at 4:13 pmMy bff and I have both been Gocciolina separately and we decided to make it a girls night and go together. We scheduled a reservation because we were both aware of how things fill up.
When we first arrived we were greeted by the host who was very kind. Originally we thought one person who we thought was our server but later met Justin. Justin was matter of fact and basically there todo his job. He was not overly chatty and straight to the point.
My friend and I were looking for a bottle of their Lambrusco and while they did not sell it by the glass we decided to move forward with the bottle.
We ordered the oyster (beware they don’t come in a shell) but they are packed with flavor. We also ordered the Bolognese and the steak. The Bolognese was solid and the stick was delicious. We ended up sharing everything.
The bathroom was really clean and the parking lot has plenty of parking. It is such a cute little restaurant, very unassuming and truly a solid Italian place. Would definitely go back.
Оксана Сахнюк
August 17, 2025 at 9:22 amThis summer I visited 15 states on vacation. This place is the best I’ve seen in my trip. The food is delicious. The interior is unique, I wanted to look at every corner – paintings, statuettes, various interior items like in a museum. Everything is very impressive. Unfortunately, the photos cannot convey how warm and friendly the atmosphere is here. When guests leave, they hug the waiters, it’s so touching. I will remember this restaurant and at the first opportunity, I will definitely come here again. ❤️
Jason Fan
August 22, 2025 at 3:02 amWe had such a memorable first meal at Gocciolina! We had a reservation with our two kids and were ushered in immediately. The server, Justin, was especially accommodating to the kid’s needs and very knowledgeable. The daily specials all look amazing and it’s great knowing there will always be something new to try. The pastas we ordered were cooked perfectly. The fried eggplant appetizer was the best eggplant we’ve ever had. They generously offered us extra bread and fresh Parmesan with balsamic vinegar from a new wheel they had just opened at no cost. For dessert, we ordered the olive oil cake and blueberry-blackberry sorbet, both of which were stunning. The overall service and experience were excellent. We will definitely be coming back regularly!
Robb Levinsky
August 27, 2025 at 3:03 amReally wanted to like this place, nice local setting, not too loud, our server was exceptionally friendly and capable, but the food was average at best and the dishes came out staggered, meaning the 1st person’s food grew cold waiting for the next people’s to arrive. I know this is not an area known for Italian food, but this is nothing close to a real Italian restaurant. It wouldn’t last 1 month in a city that knows what real Italian food is.