Pulcinella's Italian Restaurant

Reviews

• LB

  Lisa Bowen

  2 days ago
  5.0
  I love ordering here. They have so many delicious items. Some of my favorites are the cheese steak hoagie and sausage with peppers and onions. The kids meals are a good portion. Their fresh hot bread is so yummy. Dishes come with bread and a salad. The price is reasonable.
• AR

  Alma R

  Aug 29, 2026
  1.0
  Today I went for a slice of pizza just to try this place out as I was around the area & I have to say I will not be back. If I could give this a ZERO star I would. This tasted like a school pizza I’m very disappointed it even looked like one.
• RS

  Reed Sampson

  Aug 29, 2026
  3.0
  Service was excellent and portions were good. Prices were reasonable. I didn't really care for the sauce, and the spaghetti was a bit dry. Lasagna was okay. While the atmosphere isn't exactly upscale, it is acceptable at this price point. And I appreciate that it was at least quiet, although the booth was somewhat uncomfortable. But maybe that was just bad luck.
• LP

  Leah Prezenkowski

  Aug 12, 2026
  5.0
  I genuinely don’t think I’ve ever had Italian food this incredible in my life. From the very first bite, I was completely blown away. Every flavor was so rich, fresh, and perfectly balanced that I honestly wanted to slow down just to make the meal last longer. The pasta was absolutely phenomenal, the sauce was bursting with flavor, and everything tasted like it was made with genuine love and passion. This wasn’t just a good meal—it was an experience. Every single bite made me appreciate Italian food on a whole different level. I left completely satisfied, already wishing I could go back and eat it all over again. If I could give this place more than five stars, I absolutely would. Without a doubt, the best Italian food I have ever eaten. Truly unforgettable.
• GS

  G S

  Aug 11, 2026
  5.0
  We decided to try this restaurant for lunch for the first time yesterday as we were in Durham for the day. We were pleasantly surprised. It was not busy at all and had booths and tables. Our waitress (didn't get her name) was polite and attentive without being overbearing. The food was very good. You get bread with a dipping sauce, and we both got the lunch size eggplant parmesan. It was very filling and came with a side of penne noodles with marinara sauce which was very fresh tasting like it was made with fresh ripened tomatoes. The eggplant parmesan had a little crunch to it, and the texture with the taste of the marinara sauce was succulent. The sweet tea with lemon was very tasty as well. I just had to get one to go. The best part was we paid $26 ($32 with tip) for our meal. That's cheaper than Chick-fil-A. I also ended up with leftovers to take home. Overall we enjoyed it and will return again when we are in the area.

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