UPDATE: I'd not had the chance to visit Enrigo in years, so I dropped by there at Waverly Center recently after work. It still has that bistro charm, little has changed, with plenty of indoor/outdoor/bar seating. I went with the latter since I was solo, sitting at the bar for my meal. The bartender/server did a great job greeting me and taking care of my questions with a smile on his face. I found I could order the Spaghetti Carbonara even though not seen on the dinner menu I had, I was glad! I could tell when it was brought to me that this meal was truly carbonara (real carbonara around NC is just a rarity, with many calling Alfredo sauce based pasta a "carbonara" meal). This pasta meal had the combo of egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, pancetta instead of guanciale, and pepper (the latter was the perfect amount, not over seasoned with black pepper but just the right amount for me). The carbonara was delicious and I enjoyed every bite. I ended my visit with tiramisu and coffee for dessert, they were equally delicious. Throughout the meal, the bartender/server made sure to check on me and ensured all was well. All the staff were positive and welcoming throughout. Even though it had been years since I enjoyed a visit to Enrigo, I still had a great experience...just as I remembered it. read more

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Great food and service! Don't miss out on any of the fresh pasta dishes! The pizza was also great.

The service and atmosphere were really fun for brunch. The zucchini noodles with lemon buttery sauce lacked flavor and I left hungry. The portions were not filling for $25. Everyone else in my party, left full and loved their dishes. I believe I just ordered the wrong dish for my appetite. Due to my gluten allergy, my selections were limited. They did confirm my allergy and took precautions to ensure I did not get sick. read more

Enrigo Italian Bistro - Half panini and half salad - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Enrigo's Italian Bistro is such a cute, cozy spot and honestly just a solid go-to when you want good Italian food without overthinking anything. The vibe is warm and relaxed, the staff is super friendly, and everything that came out of the kitchen looked amazing. I tried everyone's food at the table and it was so delicious. The pasta is made in house, and you can just taste and feel the freshness. Service is splendid as well. They never fail to bring you surprise champagnes, apps, or little desserts when you're celebrating something. Overall, really enjoyed it and I'll be back - the lasagna was a dream. read more

Highly recommended Italian restaurant. My husband is notoriously critical when it comes to food. He commented that the pollo alla parmigiana was the best Italian food he has ever had. Trust me, it's a huge compliment and you won't be disappointed. Located in Cary's Waverly place, Enrigo's serves up authentic Italian dishes made with quality ingredients including fresh pasta and pizza dough. We ordered: Crostini Trio ($12.00) - delicious, flavorful appetizer Pollo alla Parmigiana ($26.00) - phenomenal Gamberoni al Vino Bianco ($26.00) - seasoned and cooked perfectly, paired well with the included fresh bread Tortina di Cioccolato ($10.00) - delicious and rich Vanilla Panna Cotta With Strawberry Sauce ($6.00) - good but much smaller than expected Overall, we greatly enjoyed our meal here and recommend this restaurant to others! read more

Enrigo Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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| Overview + Authentic Italian pasta dishes + Brilliant customer service from Angelo + Pleasant ambiance ideal for Valentine's date & other date nights + Vanilla Panna Cotta is a delicious dessert - Complimentary bread served with butter instead of dipping oil | Full Review For our (belated) Valentine's dinner, my girl & I went to Enrigo Italian Bistro, located at Waverly Place in Cary, on a Saturday night, and we arrived around 30 minutes before its 9:30 PM closing time. It was our first time coming to this restaurant, and the entire Waverly Place open-air shopping area. We just found out about Enrigo after watching an Instagram reel from lindaeatsworld earlier that week. It was a rainy evening, and entering the cozy ambiance of Enrigo with its dim lights and relaxing and vibrant environment just felt right. We were welcomed by a friendly Italian staff who greeted us in Italian. The first thing I noticed inside was the bar but the entire night I was focused on my Valentine, and of course, the Italian food. Angelo was our server; his positive energy is a wonderful representation of the Italian spirit as he served food and wine with grace and warm hospitality. The complimentary bread was good but we were a bit surprised to see that it was served with butter in the same kind of packaging that you get with airplane food, rather than the dipping oil other Italian restaurants serve with their bread. Angelo was kind to give us a couple of Bruschetta - toasted Ciabatta bread with tomato marinated in Extra Virgin oil & garlic. Every bite was a healthy crunch, and we ate the Bruschettas and the bread while we waited for our main pasta dishes. When we were trying to decide which wine to order, Angelo recommended based on the pasta each of us ordered. He recommended the $11 glass of white wine for my girl's Linguini Allo Scoglio; and he recommended a glass of red wine for my Rigatoni Al Ragu Di Maile. He let us taste-test each of the wine before we decided to go for them. It didn't take long for our pasta dishes to arrive to our table. Angelo sprinkled grated parmesan cheese on my Rigatoni Al Ragu Di Maile & my Valentine's Linguini Allo Scoglio. I enjoyed the meaty pork ragu sauce of my Rigatoni, and the combination of carrots, celery, onions, rosemary, sage, red wine, and marinara was satisfying. And the cheese was just right. The glass of red wine went well with my perfectly-cooked pasta. The extra teaspoonful of grated parmesan cheese I requested didn't affect the flavor of the Rigatoni much. My girl wanted to eat pasta with seafood, and the Linguini Allo Scoglio was the best seafood pasta dish she's ever tried. There's a generous amount of shrimp, flounder, clams, and mussels on her plate, and it was well-sauted with olive oil, cherry tomatoes, garlic, and a touch of tomato sauce. She was wondering why there was no meat inside the clam shells, but it seemed that the mixture of briny, clammy juices formed the base of the sauce, which she enjoyed with the linguini's texture. Her glass of white wine went well with her pasta. After devouring our delicious pasta dishes, we were already full, so we didn't consider ordering dessert. Thankfully, however, the gentleman Angelo served each of us Vanilla Panna Cotta, small vanilla custard topped with strawberry puree. The custard wasn't too sweet, and the creamy texture and the strawberry flavor on top just made our Valentine's dinner more memorable. As we headed out of the restaurant, we told each other how much we enjoyed our pleasant Italian dining experience here, and expressed our intention to explore the rest of Waverly, and of course, our desire to return to Enrigo Italian Bistro. I'm planning to share a reel of our pleasant dinner experience in Enrigo on my Instagram - jakevyper. | Overall Score: 4.7/5 read more

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Take out order of veal piccata & spaghetti & meatballs & bread. Very good bread!! I appreciate the liberal amount of capers included in the piccata. The veal was a little tougher than usual though. Always enjoy the food here & good service by bringing it out to your car in the parking lot. read more

This is one of my go to spots when I am in Cary. Anna was our server and she did a great job. The Chef's Tagliatelle was over powered by the lemon sauce. Way too much lemon in the sauce. The pasta itself was perfect. My lasagna con spinaci al Ragu was cold in some parts and warm in others. Next time use a thermometer to make sure the lasagna is heated thoroughly. read more

Sooooooooo yummmy. All the staff was so joyous and it was the most enjoyable dining experience of my life

Finally had a full Enrigo dinner experience and it was a true delight. Four of us arrived for an early dinner before a concert at Koka Booth and from the moment we were greeted until we left, it was fantastic service, food and wine. We enjoyed their complimentary bruschetta with tomatoes, their regular Italian bread, the calamari appetizer and all four entrees. Husband was a huge fan of their ravioli. I couldn't have loved my pasta with clams and zucchini (a special) more. Others enjoyed a chicken special and the Veal Saltimbocca. The only dislike was the gal who had the veal did not like the mashed potatoes that came with it. She thought they were overwhipped. I tried them and actually liked them. About a year ago we were at a show and one of the performers mentioned they had just had the best Italian meal they had had in a long time and they traveled all over the place. They were talking about Enrigo. And I have to agree. It was really terrific. read more

This place was recommended highly but I don't know why?? Upon entering there was no one greeting guests. We sat fairly quickly. Then about 10 minutes later someone came to fill waters, said they would bring bread but none came. 10 minutes later the bread came, still no greeting from any server. Someone approached the table and said do you know what you want?? WTF??? We gave our order, food came in a timely manner, chicken dish was quite good, fish dish was bland and tasteless. NO ONE EVER came to the table to check how we were. We sat there again waiting for our plates to be cleared and a Togo box. I had to ask this nice fella for his help w a box and the check. Our server was no where to be found????. It was almost 70$ for two meals. We paid and left . No one said bye, thank you, NOTHING! I ran restaurants for years in NYC this is unacceptable!! My husband and I rarely go out to eat, it's a huge treat for us. This experience was awful, we felt as if we were a burden to this server. He was so unpleasant and rude. We will never come back here nor will I recommend this to any of my out of town NYC restaurant clients. So disappointing. read more

We ordered three full platters for a graduation party. Everyone loved the food. It was prepared perfectly and on time and packaged well. We had some sternos and racks from a previous party and were able to use those to keep the pasta and lasagna warm for the duration of the party. We would order from them again for a future party. read more

Great food , great service and ambiance , I recommend this place with all my heart . read more

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So happy to be back at Enrigo Italian Bistro! This time for a solo lunch. Was greeted warmly by owner Gabe with a glass of Prosecco. Waiter Manny (and honestly all the staff) always makes me feel welcome and comfortable. Nice buzz in the restaurant for Friday lunch. Italian music playing. Waitstaff singing :) Trio of pasta was DELICIOUS! Bread was tasty. Tiramisu was flavorful and light. Oh yes, I'm going back! See you soon Enrigo's! read more

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This is our family go-to spot for outstanding Italian food. We've celebrated 90th and 70th family birthday parties there this year, and we have come for just an excellent dinner. The service is incomparable! We are frequently waited on by Dali, whose exuberance and knowledge, combined with great flexibility and stellar recommendations make each visit memorable. The restaurant itself is attractive and clean. It tends to be a lively environment, and can get pretty loud inside. Highly recommended!!! read more

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I'll give this place 3 stars because the service was excellent and the ambience pretty good. The food was very mediocre but then again it's very tough to get good Italian in the triangle. Wine list and beer list oooooph swing and a miss. We got the calamari app and it was average at best. The small rings were rubbery and overcooked and the larger rings were better. I got the carbonara and it was decent. Nice rich sauce and pasta cooked fairly well. My daughter enjoyed the chicken oicatta and they allowed her to sub the potatoes for spaghetti which was nice. The sauce was super tangy. My wife got the chicken Marsala and the chicken was decent but the mashed potatoes were awful. They were definitely instant potatoes which raises the question why have that as the side with the Marsala or even on the menu. Fairly reasonable as most dishes seemed to be in that $20-$30 range which is not expensive. I can't remember the waiters name but he was very nice and attentive. I did watch a 5 ft 5 Italian head waiter or owner belittle a hostess/food runner and it was unprofessional and gross. Treat people how you want to be treated and she was probably in high school. read more

Best service and Italian food I've ever had! Hands down best pasta. Anna was phenomenal! New favorite spot!! Everything was scratch made and authentic. Can't wait to come back read more

Enrigo Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Food was all good - nothing special. Good neighborhood Italian restaurant. Prices are reasonable.

My wife had lunch with several friends there today. She paid her bill with a credit card and Enrigo's promptly lost her credit card. Everyone else at the table got their card back. The staff at Enrigo merely shrugged their shoulders and took no accountability. Another person with my wife got a bill from another table. No apology or adjustment to my wife's bill by Enrigo, despite the manager "visited" the table. Referring to them as inept is too kind. My wife just spent the last hour on the phone cancelling her credit card and ordering a new one. The food was mediocre. I suggest that you avoid this very sloppily run restaurant. read more

It's good. It doesn't blow you away but it's probably the best Italian in the apex/cary area with a good atmosphere and the ability to sit outside while the kiddos run around read more

My friends and I loved the food. However, we felt rushed by our server and we were there for under one hour (having made reservations for 4 pm). Our female server seemed annoyed when two of our party did not order alcohol. I'm on the fence as to whether or not I will return due to the wait staff. read more

On the advice of friends, we went to Enrigo's for our 46th anniversary. Did not disappoint. Best lasagna I have ever had. No contest. Ditto for my wife on the chicken marsala. Huge menu. Great open-air atmosphere. Don't eat too much bread waiting for your entree. The desserts looked like to did for. The couple next to us each had huge slices of tiramisu. Next time I may start with dessert. read more

Maybe the best Italian food in the triangle! I'm not sure why the reviews are lower than a 4, as we had an incredible time at Enrigo. Their service was very fun and laid back, and the owner was very friendly with all of the guests. I highly recommend their homemade pasta dishes and homemade tiramisu for dessert. We'll definitely be back! read more

Very friendly service. We were handed prosecco during our 10 min wait for a table. The food was also really good. We had calamari, ravioli, gamberoni (shrimp), and flounder, all highly recommended. read more

Hidden gem in Cary! Went on a Thursday night - very busy and I now know why! The atmosphere is completely Italian. We chose to sit at the bar. The service was excellent. The noise level was decent but people still having a great time. Dishes we enjoyed: Caprese - delicious and very generous portion. Chef's Tagliolini - a lemon based HOME MADE flat pasta. Very fresh and crisp. Bread basket - great bread. Butter could have been softer. Vanilla Panna Cotta - perfect way to end the night with this lush, yummy side note. One small thing to note is they do not take reservations but when we - two of us - walked in to be seated, they asked if we had reservations. We were a little confused because they only take reservations for parties of 8 or more.... read more

Our Favorite place . We are going tonite for our Anniverary Dinner and as always request Fabio, the best waiter ever! We try to go every year as we got married in Italy and it is truly a special toast to memories. This is our neighbor Italian Restaurant, where we get the best service and exceptional Italian Dinners. We can also brush up on our Italian as the staff makes it a fun experience as they greet us and repeat our order in Italian. CIAO. Jay and Susan Nabors Cary NC read more

Nice ambiance inside. Not a lot of tables inside but there was plenty of outdoor seating (month September).the area of Waverly is perfect for families. I was hoping that since there was fresh pasta there would also be complementary bread with olive oil instead of butter. The food that came out for tables looked really good. I had the margarita pizza which was not exciting, I know. This experience was even less exciting because there were no tomato slices on the pizza, they just rely on the tomato sauce base. mozzarella (not fresh mozz) and a few small springs of basil. The pizza crush tasted fresh but nothing exciting. It would be on my list as a place to try if you've never been but it's not a regular spot for me. read more

Such an amazing "old school feel" Italian restaurant. From the moment you walk in, the staff treat you like you are a long time regular.. We started with the crostini trio sampler (bruschetta,prosciutto, & mushroom), My wife got the house made pasta with pesto chicken, my daughter, the cheese pizza, in which they make their dough in house. I got the veal saltimbocca (which was incredible) We finished the meal with cannolis, tiramisu, and espresso. The star of the night was our server, Angelo. Who made sure we had a fantastic experience. We will most definitely be back. read more

Our first vist for dinner on Christmas eve was wonderful! Even with no reservation, we were seated immediately. Complimentary glass of proseco. Very busy and loud... just like I'd imagine a trattoria in Italy. Nicko was the perfect host / manager. Seems like everyone that was there or entered after us was "family". Food was outstanding. Ghoochi was like eating a cloud, light and fluffy. Veal was tender and cooked perfectly. Was a great dunner and evening! read more

Oh, yes! I found this place on a recent trip to the Raleigh area and wow, I was blown away by the fresh pasta! The waitstaff was friendly, knowledgeable and a huge help navigating the menu. I have another trip scheduled for next week and I'm going back for more... read more

The best Italian ever. The service is always exceptional, and the food is always filling and flavorful. I love the handmade pasta. read more

Enrigo Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The ambiance and service were top notch and the wine was good. I ordered the Chef's Tagliolin pasta. It lacked flavor, felt that they had not used the best of ingredients, there was not enough butter, cheese or cream. The manager was kind enough to bring more sauce (kudos to service;), but the food itself was mediocre. read more

Overall giving this spot a 3/5 because the food was not impressive to my party so we likely won't return again. The ambiance was casual and nice, its a louder spot but looks to be great for groups, parties, or birthdays. If you're looking for something more intimate I'd probably look elsewhere. Food wise we got: - the calamari 1/5 a hard no from me, pretty chewy & needed to be fried alittle longer. The tartar sauce was delicious though!! The marinara had little flavor. - caesar salad 2/5 different tasting from traditional and not necessarily what I was looking for, good portion though and homemade croutons were good - alfredo 3.5/5 tasty! But wouldn't order again, didn't wow - ravioli 4/5 also tasty! I may try something different if I did it over but it was definitely good. Arrived cooled down compared to alfredo Service 4/5 she was nice! read more

Enrigo Italian Bistro - people sitting at tables - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

I just absolutely love this restaurant. It makes me feel like I'm back in Italy or back home with my Italian family. When you arrive you are greeted promptly and always with a smile. The waiters are just so wonderful. Always asking us if we need anything and of course making suggestions. The food no matter what I have has always been perfect. I've had many dishes, desserts, pastas etc. Some of the pastas are handmade which is why they are my go to dish. A special thank you to the staff, Emanuel & Angelo and of course the owner Gabe!! You will certainly not be dissatisfied with any meal here. Grazie! read more

This was amazing. We went there with great anticipation of enjoying their "homemade" pasta dishes. When seated, while studying the menu, we noted that some tables had tablecloths on them, ours did not. Then we noted that a manager, or owner, greeted the people sitting at the tables with the table cloths. Then saw that these people all got a free glass of prosecco and a free bruschetta. We got none of this. We were never greeted by anyone after were seated. We felt like second class citizens. If you wanted to be treated this way, then go there. By the way, their "home made pasts" was chewy and pasty. Also, only heated with a sauce, which was not enough to make it tasty or warm. The waitperson was also inattentive. Poor experience and poor protocols. read more

We stopped by for lunch and it was pretty good. We came between lunch and dinner so we had the place to ourselves mostly. The bread was delicious, but came with packets of cold butter; it would have been wonderful to have some oil/vinegar or creamy and easy to spread butter instead of the packets. We enjoyed the homemade ravioli and pasta and I think my husband's pasta with pomodoro sauce and vegetables was the best. read more

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GO SEE FABIO!! Some of the best service I have experienced at an Italian restaurant. The food is superbly prepared and the service, again, is the best! The atmosphere is calming and feels like my nana's kitchen as a kid. read more

Great Service! Great Food with marvelous view outdoors especially if you sit outside! Wonderful atmosphere! Italian is the way to go for me! read more

Enrigo Italian Bistro - Chef's Palette! Love going there!! Great Ambiance! Great Food! Exceptionally Service! - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

El mejor Restaurante Italiano en Cary, North Carolina, y posiblemente en todo Carolina del Norte. La comida es excelente, el servicio es de primera y el ambiente es sensacional. Lo visitamos con frecuencia. Tiene buenos vinos, buenas cervezas. Definitivamente volveremos. read more

The food is amazing and the service is top of the line. It's like eating in Rome but you are in Cary Nc!! Strongly recommend!