The lasagna was sooo amazing. The sauce was thick and the noodles were perfectly cooked. Delicious!!
James Reardon
Aug 16, 2024
3
The good: It's a good value, prices are reasonable
The average: The food is about what you would expect from an indie mall restaurant The Swiss chalet cake is not a Swiss chalet cake. The Valopolchella wine might have been open a bit too long. The pasta was average.
The bad: The service. Skipped us on the wait list even when we sitting there waiting. I was impressed that the waiter took our order by memory, I would have been impressed if he got it right. Had to flag him down several times for refills.
Alyssa Griffin
Apr 26, 2024
4
If you want the atmospheric and aesthetic of a fancy restaurant but the price and experience of a more affordable restaurant, this is the place for you. Had a fancy vibe and a good wine list but also was low key (paper napkins, mountain drinks served in thick plastic cups, etc.). The restaurant itself fits about 50-75 people. I had the salmon in pink sauce and it was very good. My grandparents had the shrimp scampi and eggplant parmesan which they enjoyed too. Portions were perfect for one, I only took a little back with me. All entrees come with bread and a small salad. I would come back! Got the tiramisu to go and it was great!
Laura Brady
Jan 7, 2024
5
I live in North Durham so I don’t frequently drive up this way for dinner. But when I was craving pasta after running in a race earlier, I knew I wanted to go here and it certainly did not disappoint. The food was superb and fresh, our server was excellent and detailed, and it was so quick (even on a super busy Saturday). The gnocchi I got was super pillowy and delicious and the Alfredo sauce on both my food and my partner’s was SO good. He has a pine nut allergy and the server was super careful about this. We’ll be back for sure!
aBruptly Confucius
Dec 12, 2023
5
This is a very family friendly restaurant with comforting Italian dishes. The portions are very generous and food is very tasty.
I really enjoyed the calamari appetizer. It had a nice light breading that was seasoned and cooked to perfection.
The restaurant is located in a grocery store plaza with several other businesses. During busy hours, you may have to park towards the back.
Kristen Wise
Nov 28, 2023
5
We absolutely love this place! Since moving into South Durham years ago, we tend to visit Pulcinella's at least on a monthly basis. It's fantastic for takeout or dining in - it's a great neighborhood Italian restaurant. The staff is always super pleasant and the prices are reasonable too. Def recommend!
