This place is doing it right, but has some odd quirks. Let's talk about the right part first. Subs are legit. Be it a proper Italian style one, or a great Philly Steak with CHEESE WIZ. I am positive anything on their sub menu would be quite tasty. They are fairly priced, and ready quickly. But, the quirks. They have prepared trays in the cooler of things like lasagna or eggplant parmigiana ready to take home and eat. You can even get a quart of gravy and a box of pasta. Unfortunately this is sort of mentioned in passing on the web site, with no details. In reality its a subset of the "catering" menu. We had to show up to understand the offering. They were also large, designed to feed a group. They really need to hi light this option on the web site better, with some pricing and pictures. I think it would be much more popular. Drink selection is small from a cooler of bottles. If they really want to push the sub business a fountain is probably a requirement. And finally. No meatball sub? That's almost criminal! However, what we did have was so good it's still a 5-star place. read more

I found this place when looking for a new spot to try. I had the Lobster & shrimp ravioli and a glass of red wine, which was a lovely dinner, I decided to try the cannoli for dessert which was so tasty! The ambience is clean and simple and the service was great. I will definitely come back the next time I am down in the OBX. read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - Cannoli dessert - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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"Fast, convenient, good takeout Italian sandwiches, entrees, and more" Punchline-- pass on the sandwiches (tasty but not big) and go for the entrees (giant and similarly priced) We ordered some takeout from this place based on positive Yelp reviews. Fortunately, Yelp came through for us! Note, although some things mention that you can eat in, at the time of this review, there were no visible tables inside-- it seemed to be a takeout only operation. Also, some of the online menus are now wrong-- they list all the meals and sandwiches as coming with a drink included, but they do not do so any longer. We opted for sandwiches and dishes, but they do have some desserts too-- we didn't partake this time. Service: very friendly, both when ordering and during pickup. They also warned us as we ordered about the menu/ drink change mentioned above, which helped prevent any unpleasant surprises. Food: Two of us got sandwiches and two got meals. Mozzarella caprese & Italian cheesesteak sandwiches -- both very good. Each came with a side of chips. But my family members who got these finished their food for dinner and found themselves still hungry. Note, these sandwiches cost $14. Lasagna & eggplant parmigiana -- These came with garden salads (though you could opt for bread for the eggplant parm). GIANT. It was a vat of food. I will say that a lot of the weight was the delicious tomato sauce, so there's a reason to consider getting bread. But even still-- I didn't finish my meal, nor did the other person who ordered one. These cost $16-17. Quite a contrast to the folks who ordered the sandwiches. Synopsis: Go for the entrees. WAY better value. And worth hitting up this place more generally for takeout if you want a break from seafood. read more

This spot was fantastico! The service was awesome and friend. The food was great and came in good time. We had the chicken parm and shrimp fra diavolo. The atmosphere is calm and peaceful with light Italian music playing. They have indoor and outdoor seating as well as takeaway. The prices are fair and the portions are healthy. read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - A shot from the interior - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

This was the best meal we had in OBX. The menu had lots of yummy pasta options. Many had seafood variations to take advantage of OBX seafood. The place is very small, so you may have to wait if they are busy. Service was great! No complaints! read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - Penne pesto broccoli shrimp - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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This is a smaller place, perfect for a quiet dinner or takeout! The food was incredible, and so was the service. We had a four year old with us, and he loved the chicken and pasta from the kids menu. We enjoyed the special of lobster and shrimp ravioli, chicken ptarmigan, and the tortellini! read more

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Came through around 3ish on a Friday. Only one other table taken. Place was very small with only about 5-7 tables. Very clean and simple. Everyone was extremely friendly and stopped by multiple times to check on us. The Italian sandwich was delicious..bread was light and crispy and the meat was plentiful. The ceaser salad was excellent as well. The shrimp pasta was big enough for two people and also came with about a dozen rather large shrimp. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an excellent Italian meal read more

Truth be told I have never eaten a meal at this restaurant. Why, you ask, would I review a restaurant (giving a poor review) when I've never eaten there? Let's talk about that. I have tried to eat here not once but twice. First time at about 5:30 on a Friday evening. They advertised that they were open until 7:00. That was quite disappointing but in spite of that I decided to try again earlier the next day. Again they were closed. This was on a weekend when there was a bluegrass festival going on just across the bridge. Did they think that bluegrass fans don't like Italian food? I do like Italian food, what I don't like is businesses who advertise that they are open when they are not. read more

Nice sub shop by a first generation italian. Meat quality is good and your sub will be packed with it, definitely a filling sub. The sun isn't extremely big but it's super dense so eating an entire sub was very filling. I ordered the sweet salami and it was good but I would definitely try something else the next time but I didn't enjoy it enough to really want to go back. read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - Sweet salami - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

We have been there numerous times and keep forgetting to do my review. As soon as you walk in the door ..... the smell of REAL Italian food just takes over. We have gotten lunch and dinner and they are equally incredible. I highly recommend the chicken parm but know that one order will feed two people. The owner is about the nicest you will ever meet and you can tell takes pride in his food. This is a take out establishment you can get it fresh cooked and they also have meals to take home and cook. This is by far the best around! Enjoy your incredible dinner! We are fans and will be back as long as your open!!! read more

Came here tonight with our extended family of 14. They were more than accommodating (we went early in the evening so they could seat us all.) Food came out quick, service was amazing, and we even got to meet the owner. Everyone loved their meal. Definitely will be back. read more

If you want genuine Italian food, you have to check out It's All Gravy. The deli meats this place uses are apparently all the way from NY. The owner is super nice and the food was amazing. I got a Club sandwich. Lots of meats inside. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars was because the prosciutto was in big pieces that made my sandwich fall apart when I ate it. I loved the rosemary Mayo on it, and the bread was super fresh. Highly recommend. Great catering and pasta options as well. read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

As an Italian I always hesitate to order our staple foods at restaurants like lasagna, spaghetti or eggplant parm. During our stay in Nagshead I had a real hankering for eggplant parm, but I really didn't feel up to making it myself. We called up "its all gravy" and let me tell you, they didn't disappoint! So, a few days later, we ordered again. This time we went for the lasagna, and oh my goodness was it incredible! By far, THE BEST lasagna I've ever had at a restaurant! If you find yourself in Nagshead definitely try this place, and get the lasagna!!! read more

I was very disappointed walking in during Covid and seeing no employees with masks on, nearby or even considered. Unfortunately I didn't follow my instinct to leave and ordered subs because the ones we got a little over a year ago we're so very good. These were ok but not nearly as good as prior ones. I won't be back because of the lack of masking during a pandemic while under a statewide mandate to wear masks inside. Seriously, folks. What does that say about how much you value your customers? read more

OMG fresh and delicious!! This was the real deal! The hours are tricky since I wanted to eat and order around 4pm and they need to close to prep for dinner. But I made sure I came back the next day earlier. I tried the meatballs . because my friend ordered the meatballs with sauce & penne pasta. That was good too! It's a true Italian!! read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - Sweet Sicilian - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Tiny place we went to after a 60-90 minute wait at another (big) place just down the road (who had the nerve to tell us they were "like the only restaurant in town open on Mondays"). Glad we chose this, and the two older kids (one picky, one vegetarian) both have asked to come back. The service was prompt, food was excellent, fresh, and fast. All in all a great experience. read more

First time eating here. Food was delicious!!! Had the chicken parmigiana chicken was not overly breaded but tender and fantastic!! And the sauce was yummy!!! Had meatball appetizer and they were sooooo good!!! Warm bread to start with. Excellent service and great experience overall!! Will definitely be back. read more

Have you ever wished you had a good friend with an Italian grandma to cook you really good Italian food? Well wish no more. Just go here for dinner. I had THE BEST tortellini I've ever had! I ate every bite and considered licking the plate! read more

We would not say this is really the Italian experience, more European ( also not owned by an Italian) but they do have Italian dishes on the menu. Had Lasange, Alfredo pasta, cheese cake. Bread Rolls you get as a starter, is really good. Lasange was ok, Alfredo was good. Cheese cake was good but tasted like it was in the fridge too long ( quite expensive) read more

Excellent food Just got takeout twice while on vacation Place is very small but food is wonderful Staff is very friendly too

Saw this on Yelp and had to give it a go! I got the meatball sub (special), the roast pork italiano, and the italian hoagie. I would estimate the subs are about 9-10 inches long. The roast pork italiano was PURE HEAVEN. I would absolutely recommend this sub if you haven't tried it before. It was excellent! The long hots (peppers) on the sub were spicy but not too spicy. The meatball hoagie was divine and my boyfriend loved his Italian hoagie. The bread and meats were super fresh and very delicious! I think market might be a bit of a stretch (I pictured aisles of Italian goods which they don't have a large variety of) but they definitely are an excellent take-out option with some Italian desserts, bottles of wine, and homemade side dishes. They also offer family meals to go that can be heated up back at the beach house. read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - 1/2 of the Italian hoagie - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Very small. What kind of pasta restaurant doesn't serve bread with a meal? The food wasn't bad, but it wasn't fantastic either.

A nice small restaurant that was nice to visit and we were seated right away as opposed to the 1-2 hour wait we've had at other restaurants this week. The food was good and my group of five all tried different things. Surprisingly, they didn't serve any bread. When asked about it she replied that they're still looking for a source of fresh bread. read more

Best Italian sandwiches, meatball & sausage parm, and full catering menu in OBX!! His sauce is a 3rd generation family recipe and full of flavor and garlic! Highly recommend stopping in to see Nick no matter where you are in the Outer Banks, it's definitely worth the visit and the trip!! read more

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It's All Gravy is a cozy Italian restaurant in Nags Head. The two of us were seated on a Friday night around 5:45 pm. This was one of the finest Italian meals we've ever had! The bruschetta was tasty and perfect. The entree amazing - I had chicken parmesan which was prepared in a way that was incredibly delicious. My husband had shrimp and broccoli on penne. The light sauces were incredible. We're from New Jersey so we've done delicious Italian food (which abounds in the Garden State) but the meal at It's All Gravy tops them all. If you like Italian food, do not miss It's All Gravy. Service, ambiance excellent - food, superb. Thank you to the wait staff and the amazing chef. A+ to all!!! read more

This restaurant is your answer to the long waits from crowds of tourists! The food and service was amazing with no wait. 10/10 recommend!

My husband says his meatball sub was delicious! The sauce was unique and special! The place was immaculate and the service perfect! My Pasta Marsala-wonderful! You want to keep eating it because it tastes spectacular! But the extra large serving makes you have to stop. Yummy! Yummy! Yummy! The entire restaurant is CLEAN! Even the bathroom! Prices very reasonable! I'm ready to stop by for dinner! read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - Pasta Marsala and bread. - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

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I love this place. Great food! But you never know when they will open. We have tried three times in the past two weeks and got nothing. The classic was the last phone message we got......we will open as soon as we can. How do you plan a dinner with this message? I will never understand this place. read more

Stopped In quick for a meatball sub. It did not disappoint! Delicious and authentic Italiano! Would be nice to have a place to sit inside or outside though. Had to eat in my car. Not sure if that was due to covid though. Yummy! read more

Came here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Under new owners as of October 2022 and is quite delicious. Small place with quality food and good prices. Would recommend read more

The website says it's open, the sign in the front door says it's open...door locked, lights off...not open. Bummer, we were looking forward to eating here. read more

Super friendly staff and homemade gravy. Either enjoy an intimate dinner to grab a sub to go!

Today I had my first experience with Its All Gravy. We were excited because of the greats reviews, my guess is that they do a much a better catering service. First off, I think there were 3 employees working and at least 2 weren't wearing masks. To be clear, the cashier and server weren't wearing masks. We ordered the meatball and Italian subs. At $13-14 each I'd say their very overpriced, also they include drinks with subs, if you don't want the drink you're paying for it anyways. Why on earth I'm obligated to pay for a can of soda and chips is mind boggling. They serve sesame seed buns for Italian style subs which honestly I'd never seen it before. The subs were mediocre at best and the buns were less than satisfying. For the money you're better off going to subway, you'd probably more satisfied I hope to give them a better review post covid on their catering. For now they're no better than 2 stars for their subs. read more

Avoid! Used to be amazing. Used to have authentic Philly rolls and a variety of cheeses for the steak sandwiches (Wiz, American, Provolone, etc), now you get Provolone. Served on a hideous sesame seed roll. Cheese steak had some mystery garlic sauce on it. Must have changed owners, what a shame. read more

Located where the old Waveriders coffee shop used to be is this Italian-oriented market. I gave the Italian Hoagie a try. It's decent: quality bread and ingredients. Though not as life changing as sandwiches I've nommed elsewhere, it is probably the best sandwich on the outer banks. I will definitely be back to try more food before I leave. Bonus for the shop being immaculately clean, and the pleasant staff. They also have a small selection of boars head meats and other deli items. Recommended. read more

It's All Gravy Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Nags Head, North Carolina

Saturday night tried to place an order at 5pm. Easy $100 takeout order. Supposedly open per yelp. Called and they said they were closed to clean the kitchen. Smart business plan for peak hours during peak season. read more

Nice sandwich shop. Order ahead and it's ready when you get there. Staff was friendly.

I called to see if they had tiramisu in stock. She said they did, but that they do close at 7pm. I told her that I would be there between 6:30 and 7. She said that they might be there for a few minutes after 7 if that is all that I was getting. I arrived before closing and picked up my dessert. The tiramisu was AMAZING! Would highly recommend. read more

Seriously, best Italian food on the East Coast! Authentic and delicious! Whenever I'm in OBX I make it a point to get food here. Yum yum yum read more

Food is amazing. We had penne a la vodka, and the cold Italian sub. Both amazing. Had a good conversation about meatballs too, learned a few things even as an Italian. Ha! Kids loved it. They have dine in seating. Super cool place. They also have some Italian market groceries. read more