2025 Italian Guide

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables. 

Serving fresh pizza for more than two decades!

Family owned and operated since 1990 at the same location, this deli is not fancy, but it’s got what counts: good food at good prices.  And since Country Deli has been time-tested on the Outer Banks, where the word of mouth can kill off a business faster than anything, it’s clear these folks know what keeps customers coming back for more. Not only is this take-out deli famous for its “overstuffed” sandwiches and subs, it also delivers --- except on Sunday ----between 3rd Street in Kill Devil Hills and South Nags Head.   If you’re heading out for a fishing trip, call ahead and the order will be waiting for you. Sandwich choices include the basics like tuna salad, roast beef, veggie and honey ham to reubens, grilled cheese and bacon and North Carolina BBQ with coleslaw. There’s also a large selection of specialty sandwiches, made with a variety of meats, cheeses and breads, as well as soups, salads and brownies.  In addition, bagels and toppings are available for breakfast. 

Delicious sauce and crust make for delicious pizza! 

Casual Italian eatery with delicious choices. 

Feeding a large and hungry family is gravy at this unique deli and take-out shop that has huge portions of flavor with every menu item. It’s All Gravy Italian Trattoria is a staple for locals and visitors alike who are craving a little fresh Italian in the comfort of their home, vacation rental, or local beach motel or cottage.

Josephine’s Sicilian Kitchen is where you’ll enjoy truly authentic Italian food in the Outer Banks. Josephine’s quality ingredients and homemade sauces create exquisite dishes with hearty portions.  Open for dinner only, Josephine’s offers and upscale evening out at very affordable prices. The modern décor offers a trendy, yet cozy décor, with warm color tones, a fireplace and even a crystal chandelier. Many Italians believe eating should be comfortable, so this is fine dining without a stuffy atmosphere.

A Sicilian-style restaurant with a cozy ambiance. 

If you are looking for authentic cuisine and the area’s best New York style stone oven pizza made from scratch, you will love Max’s Italian Restaurant.  Max’s  is conveniently located in the Dare Centre MP 6 3/4 in Kill Devil Hills and owners Grant and Natalya Sharp are all about good natural food and customers can taste that goodness in every bite.  

Located at Milepost 13 in Nags Head, across from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, we have unbelievable views from our second floor deck of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Nags Head cottages. As a matter of fact, we don’t believe that you can truly unwind until you’ve ordered an Orange Crush on the deck at Mulligan’s!If you take one look at our menu you will find that we strive to bring the freshest possible products to your table—from locally sourced produce, locally sourced seafood and locally baked breads. From house-made sauces, hand-patted burgers and oysters and shrimp straight from the Pamlico sound, we give a whole new meaning to Southern Coastal Cuisine. So come hang out with the locals at Mulligan’s Raw Bar & Grille!!!Our hours of operation are 11am – 10 pm Monday through FridayAnd                                             10 am -10pm Saturday and Sunday for our Brunch MenuOpen Year Round!!

Located in southern Hatteras Island, Pamlico Deli is one of the Outer Banks’ newest and most acclaimed spots for an easy lunch, a collection of freshly prepared meals and goodies, and fun events that everyone in the crew will adore. Hosting regular weekly wine tastings all year long, as well as live music on special nights throughout the summer and beyond, Pamlico Deli is a great destination for food, drink, and plenty of great times.

Enjoy New York style pizza here on the Outer Banks! Hand-tossed pizza, hoagies, homemade sauce cooked in stone deck ovens. Pizza Stop sets itself apart from other pizza joints on the Outer Banks by offering delivery of cold beer!Appetizers on the menu include wings, mozzarella sticks, cheese bread, garlic bread and garlic knots. Pick your favorite toppings from pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, pineapple, black olives, banana peppers, meatballs, anchovies, feta cheese, jalapenos, roasted red peppers and spinach. If you can’t decide on individual toppings order a specialty pizza - supreme, veggie, meathead, margherita, BBQ chicken and classic white are the options. Pizzas are available in 12” and 17”. Supreme pizza is smothered in sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, green peppers and 5 additional toppings of your choice. Classic White specialty pizza is covered with ricotta, tomato slices, spinach mozzarella and fresh garlic. The Pizza Stop Meathead specialty pizza is unmatched with pepperoni, sausage, bacon and ham.  Hoagies grace the menu with taste bud tempting flavors as cheese steak, ham and cheese, eggplant parm, meatball, sausage and peppers, turkey and provolone or Italian cold cut. Pasta options and desserts are also available. Pizza Stop offers free delivery to Duck, Southern Shores, Martins Point, Kitty Hawk and Kill Devil Hills (to 3rd Street).

Pizzazz Pizza now has FOUR convenient Outer Banks locations in Grandy, Corolla, Duck & Nags Head. Made with only the freshest ingredients and finest meat toppings! Dine in, carry out or delivery (from Corolla to South Nags Head; from Powell's Point to Aydlett).

Sal's Pizza sells New York style pizza by the slice, whole pizza pies, hot Italian subs and hearty pasta dishes. 

Sometimes you want a whole pizza, sometimes you just want a slice. Thankfully with Slice Pizzeria, you’ve got plenty of options. This popular dine in and take out restaurant serves up some of the tastiest pizzas you can experience on the beach, all made with fresh ingredients so that you can taste the quality.

Indulge in a craving for heaping plates of pastas and big and bold pizzas with a visit to this Ocracoke eatery that has plenty of global flavors and influences that are miles away from your typical Italian fare.  Sorellas Pizza & Pasta is a great spot to satisfy a large appetite, thanks to a wide selection of fresh pastas, pizzas, salads, and other treats that will leave patrons of all tastes smiling.

The owners and staff of The Paper Canoe work hard to “make your vacation taste better.” This charming restaurant near Sanderling is best known for its stunning waterfront setting, its always evolving menu and its fresh ingredients, including local-caught seafood and home-grown vegetables from the chef’s own backyard. This dedication to its dishes, “prepared simply and with passion,” is coupled with PC’s commitment to your dining experience, “from the time you walk in the door.” Featured are their handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas and other rustic wood oven specialties along with “an ever-changing chalkboard of daily selections.”

Tomato Patch Pizzeria and Bar Welcome! We’re a family style restaurant that welcomes visitors to the Outer Banks with a friendly staff, great food and a warm atmosphere. Family owned and operated since 1993, we offer Greek style pizza, pastas, subs, wraps, salads and seafood. Try one of our specialties, like Zorba the Greek Pizza, Gyros, Greek Salad or our Corolla Seafood Pasta. Don’t miss our new Buffalo Chicken Wrap, Gluten Free Pizza and Pasta, or Linda’s delicious Crabcakes. Lasagna, meatballs, and pizzas are all homemade daily and delicious. Our bar is always casual and offers great drink specials and lots of wine and beer and large screen TVs to view your favorite game. With over 120 seats available, large parties are no problem. Can’t dine in? We always welcome Carry Out. In fact, if you’re ordering “To go”, order 5 large pizzas and receive 1 large free cheese. (Take out only, one coupon per order) Come on in and see us.  We'd love to have you!

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Donutz on a Stick

Stay, Play and Eat- Donuts, Ice Cream & Coffee Treats! Located on the Duck Boardwalk, behind Dockside Seafood, this breakfast & Dessert-Shop features treats you've never tasted before! Try the hot, made to order, donutz on a stick with more than 35 toppings! They'll melt in your mouth! Or try the Gluten-Free Donuts; limited quantities, daily. Plus, try any or all of the 9 flavors of homemade tastefully twisted soft serve. Frozen yogurt, sorbets, sherbet, hand dipped and homemade ice cream flavors.   Unique coffees, sodas and espresso that will satisfy the whole family. Mix-and-match nostalgic candies and much more. Bring the carnival to your mouth and eat it like nobody’s watchin’! Donutz-On-A-Stick- where visual stimulation meets taste bud overload!   Carnival Treats at the Beach—With Flavorful Creations and Allergy-Friendly Options, Donutz on a Stick Serves Up Sweet Treats for Everyone   David and Stephanie were not always in the business of carnival confections. In fact, Stephanie was a fitness instructor and David worked in the computer field. But he loved donuts and she loved ice cream, and when they saw an opportunity to bring their favorite treats to beachgoers, they jumped on it.   In 2014, the couple opened their first Donutz on a Stick—a family-run, family-friendly dessert shop on the boardwalk. They quickly realized that in order to serve everyone, they would need to get creative. “We had a family who would come in, and one of the little boys would have to wait by the door because of his gluten allergy,” David says. “That didn’t sit well with us. We wanted everyone to come under the same roof no matter what kind of allergies they had. And we continue to work towards that goal.”   The Williams’ daughter Desireé spent six weeks experimenting until she created a gluten-free donut that was totally safe and delicious. Gluten-free donuts are now a huge part of the business, with more than 1,000 being served each day, just out of the Duck location. But you will want to call or stop by to reserve them in advance.   The Williams’ other three children, David, Justin and Christian, have all invented menu items as well, such as Christian’s donut milkshake, which features hot and fresh cooked donuts blended into a milkshake with another donut on top making it picture perfect.   While all the Williams have created menu items, the most popular pick—the donut sundae—was actually a happy accident.   “We were being featured in a local magazine and we could only have one photo for the article,” David says. Since both ice cream and donuts were equally popular, “we built the donut sundae for the photo and we discovered after the photoshoot that it tasted amazing. It was completely serendipitous.”   The Williams family is constantly creating and improving upon their recipes. At the heart of it all is a desire to see everyone come in and enjoy an experience together. They want to bring the carnival to your mouth.   “No matter how busy we are—even if there’s a line down the boardwalk—every customer gets that engagement and service from us,” they say.   The family has since opened a second location in the Hampton Roads, Virginia area.