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Whether you’re in the mood for lasagna or cannoli, there are plenty of places to satisfy your cravings for Italian food in the Triangle.
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Still, we can’t help but reminisce about the staples that are no longer around. When The News & Observer asked readers to name the closed restaurants they wish would come back, there was a strong showing of places that served Italian cuisine.
We’ve created a roundup of nominated restaurants that were once known for pizza, pasta and other Italian-inspired dishes. Here are some of the fan-favorite places in alphabetical order:
In all, The N&O was flooded with more than 100 nominations. As people thought about the places they were sad to see close, they shared memories of barbecue joints, sandwich shops and other dining destinations.
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Readers showed the most love for Darryl’s, which had five Triangle locations at its peak. You can read the full list of nostalgic restaurant nominees at newsobserver.com.
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