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    Lisi Italian

    4.5 (171 reviews)
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    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Dogs allowed

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    Lasagna
    Joel S.

    Excellent wine list to go with the best pasta in Sandhills. Always fresh and full of taste. There is a reason this place is always crowded and has a wait to get seated. Lots of servers as well to ensure timely service. This is the go to place for most people in Pinehurst when you want the best pasta. Not inexpensive but worth the price.

    Free bread and salted butter
    Carly D.

    Alex our server was excellent. All the food and service was excellent. Will be back. Chicken Milanese was a proper cutlet. Red sauce is excellent. Chef must be from up north

    Shailesh J.

    Welcome to fine dining in Pinehurst. Here is my summary of this amazing Italian place which was recommended to us by a local and it did not disappoint. We were told to reach there early by its opening time of 4 PM or else we would have to wait. We were the second to reach there and within 15 -20 min, the entire place was packed. 1) Ambiance 5/5: Great setting with both inside and outside seating with shade. They have a bar there as well. 2) Service 5/5: The service was quick and delightful. At the entrance, we had people help take our names and escort us to our seating while the lady taking care of us was very helpful as I wanted some vegan options. She even enquired and confirmed me the things I could eat. 3) Food 5/5: My family absolutely loved all the food here. I just had salad and bread and here is my experience: a) Complimentary bread: Generally people dont talk about it but it was the highlight of my experience. We were told that the bread here was amazing and it sure was. Either we were really hungry or the bread was delicious since we had 2-3 baskets of it. I guess it was both :) b) Farro Estivo: It had wheat grains and was delicious. I liked it. c) Rigatoni alla vodka: My wife had this and she loved it. 4) Value for Money 5/5 - This is a fine dining place so do not expect it to be cheap but it was totally worth it. In the end, totally worth the hype! Make sure you come here early to escape the wait time and don't miss he bread ;) The Good: 1) The bread 2) Service 3) Pasta Not So Good: 1) Nothing that I can think of except the price(which is kind of understood since this is fine dining)

    Shrimp scampi
    Adi E.

    Dined here on a Monday night in mid June. Michael took great care of us. Food was out of this world (per usual). My two favorite dishes are sausage with the orrechiette or in vodka sauce--sub crumbled sausage. I had the vodka dish last night. Outstanding! My husbands favorite is the shrimp scampi. Our kids love the spaghetti and meatballs. Portions are huge and enough for a second meal. Save room for gelato! If banana or lemon is offered go for those as they are unexpectedly complex and especially delicious. When we are in town we must visit Lisi! One of my absolute favorite restaurants of all time

    Burrata
    Kasi C.

    Excellent food and service! We had the burrata as an appetizer and was amazing! For dinner my husband had the braised short rib ravioli and I had the shrimp scampi. The shrimp scampi had the perfect amount of red pepper flakes so it gave it a delicious 'bite'. We were too full for dessert but maybe next time!

    Deconstructed Lasagna
    Catherine M.

    So so so good! Came early on a Monday before it got busy and was able to be seated right away. A large menu with a lot of options for both pasta and pizza. I had the arancini and the manzo ravioli with short rib. The arancini was probably some of the best I've ever had. The beef short rib was also so good and such a large portion of food. The service was great and our server had some great recommendations.

    Martha K.

    Such a cute restaurant. The service was really quick and nice and the food was delicious.

    Rigatoni
    Lee S.

    Amazing food in a bustling restaurant! We got the best service. Lisi is busy, but it doesn't affect the ambiance.

    Chicken Parm
    Kellie P.

    I wish I could give it 4.5 stars. Service was a little slow and my food was not as warm as it could have been. Overall everyone enjoyed their meal. One person needed to ask for salt for the chicken parm. Wine was great and the server was so kind. It is loud in the restaurant for those that are sensitive to noise.

    Travis H.

    Great place!! Try those Brussel sprouts!! Impressive. Great food and great service. Really don't have a bad thing to say.

    The seating was rather tight tbh but the food was good & would have been MUCH MORE ENJOYABLE if they had just turned the AC on. It was SO HOT & UNCOMFORTABLE we couldn't even enjoy our food. I honestly am rather upset that we spent just under $100 for 2 with no dessert to be excited to leave just to cool off & eat at home. **Even the staff was sweating ** To make matters worse.... The food that we decided to take home so we couldn't enjoy it with some AC..... was packed up with none of the sauce that came on it! You can see in the picture that there was plenty of sauce left over for leftovers. WHO DOES THAT?? What a disappointment all together!!

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    Wonderful place for Italian food. Nice service, good menu and wine. It is definitely a place to go while in Pinehurst.

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    The chef, Jim, is extremely nice and goes above and beyond for his customers. The food is amazing always, never disappoints!

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    Villaggio Ristorante and Bar

    Villaggio Ristorante and Bar

    4.3
    (79 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I NEVER do a review. I had to download yelp but I was compelled to do so. Our servers name was…read moreKelli. She honestly was the best person that ever waited on us. We came to villafgo a few years ago and thought it was ok. Tonight I told my husband it had to of changed ownership. We found out it did not. The food was amazing. However, if you get lucky enough to get Kelli for a server you have been introduced to fun dining at its best. I can not recommend the restaurant enough but honestly Kelli is who you want. Down to earth, funny, informative, and never missed a wine pour. My husband took me here for my birthday and I felt so incredibly special. Thank you Kelli!!!!

    My father and I had an amazing dining experience thanks to our server, Hannah. She was friendly,…read moreattentive, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Her menu knowledge was impressive--she gave great recommendations and made us feel confident in every choice. Hannah struck the perfect balance of being attentive without being intrusive, and her positive attitude really elevated the entire evening. Drinks were always full, timing of the courses was spot on, and she checked in just enough to make sure we were taken care of. It's rare to come across service this genuine and professional. Hannah truly made our night special, and we'll definitely be back because of her!

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    Complimentary bread and garlic oil
    Complimentary bread and garlic oil
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    Elliott's On Linden

    Elliott's On Linden

    4.2
    (268 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$$

    I'm a bit late in posting this but you know....life. About a month ago we celebrated my birthday…read morewith a dinner at Elliott's. There were 10 of us including my very young grandchildren. We were seated in a back room at a long table, one of three. This room was warm and lovely. One table was already occupied, the other filled up shortly before we finished. From start to finish, our dining experience was wonderful. We did not have to worry about our little ones disrupting other guests, as the other party had little ones too. Our server, Madeline, was absolutely perfect! She was attentive without being intrusive. She had a good sense of humor and guided out decisions for food when we asked. She served us promptly and with a smile and made us feel so welcomed. I wish I could remember what everyone else ordered but I do know that my Pork Schnitzel was incredible! Also huge so I had enough for another meal the next day. When I return I will order the same thing. My husband brought a birthday cake in for me and our server brought that out at the end of the meal with plates and forks for everyone. We forced her to take a piece for her break, which she goodnaturedly did. There is only one tiny tiny thing to mention: It did take a long while for the 5 year old's drink and food to arrive. Not anyone's fault, it was very very busy. But try to explain that to a 5 year old. Rolls were served but they were too spicy for her. Or maybe the butter was spicy? Maybe feed your little ones something beforehand if you go on a busy weekend night, as we did. Kudos to the kitchen for pleasing so many different tastes so much, and for management for hiring Madeline who is a great asset to your restaurant.

    Hopping restaurant located on a posh residential street about a mile out of the village. The decor…read moreis eclectic (I dined under a large, colorful Dr. Seuss print) with fairly closely-spaced tables that keep the room buzzing. There's an upscale bar in the entry that had several seats open even when the tables were all full. I started with the crab hush puppies. What's not to like about fried dough after all, but I didn't really get much crab flavor out of them. The buttermilk and corn preparation came through more. The entree was a showstopper, though - grilled elk chops with a pomegranate glaze and country mashed potatoes. They were scrumptious, and the al dente vegetables cooked in with the potatoes gave them a nice toothsomeness. One of the best entrees I've had in quite some time. It's nice when a menu gives you a protein choice you don't see everywhere. Parking is fine, with a paved lot in front and spaces on either side of the adjacent street. Service was welcoming and efficient.

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    Wedgies

    Wedgies

    4.6
    (120 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    When I first visited Southern Pines years ago, my mom took me here. I was a little bit skeptical,…read moreI'm not going to lie. It's right next to a gas station and the name...well...let's just say I had questions. Usually it's the places that are a hole in the wall and dives that are the best, though. Let me just say...after I ordered my sandwich and saw that it came with pickles, I was already a happy camper before I tried the sandwich. That was probably around four years ago. Then I took a bite...and it was unlike any sandwich I'd ever had before. It did get a little messy, but what's good food without it being a little messy? Honestly, I'm kind of a mess so it probably had something to do with that. Four years later - nothing had changed. I love going there to get a sandwich when I'm in the area. I just wish they were open a little later. My top three picks are the Birdie, Greek, and Real Italian. You can't go wrong with any of them. I've also tried the Wally, Sand, Pitching, Flip, Original, and New Yorker (sometimes a family member will let me try some of their sandwich...and vice versa). All great. There is just something about my top three though. I love that they are made fresh to order, that you can customize them, that they have an option for gluten free bread, and unsweetened or sweet tea (their unsweetened tea is delicious). I usually get an extra pickle when I remember. They have decent selections for sides as well. Nothing like a good sandwich from Wedgies and a cool drink in the summer! I do wish for more drink and side options...but that's me being super nit-picky. Get yourself a sandwich from Wedgies! You won't be sorry. Sometimes, calling ahead or placing an order ahead is the best way to go because it's usually very busy. Give a nice smile to all the kind people there as well. They do work hard!

    Unassuming location, but the capacity quickly became overwhelmed at lunch, because clearly many…read morefolks know how good these sandwiches are. Yes, the bread is quite peculiar but it's delicious, and the stuff between the "slices" is equally good as well as plentiful. I went with the Real Italian and found it full of flavor. Now I'll need to make a few return trips and try some of the other selections.

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    Dugans Pub

    Dugans Pub

    3.7
    (165 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Wow, this was not what I expected and struggled to reach a 3 star. I had buyers regret not getting…read morethe fish and chips. It actually looked good. Instead, I opted for the crab cakes appetizer which they touted as a signature dish. I was disappointed to find that the cakes were mostly filler and harbored no lumps of crab at all. They were very much like the ones you get frozen at the store. For $18, I expected more. The fried shrimp were okay but not exceptional. The potatos were mashed red skin. This was a very average experience and okay for a fast bute but wouldnt go out of my way to eat there.

    Everything is just as is to be expected. Food is pub fare: fish & chips, & burgers, & appetizers…read more Speaking of appetizers, I was disappointed in both the cheese curds & the pimento cheese. Curds were so undercooked, they came to the table flat. Pimento was flavorful, but soupy - how on absolute earth do you make watery pimento cheese? Entrees were good. There is a lot of seating here - good for large groups. Waitress spilled a lot of my martini on the way to delivering & as she placed it on the table. She was very pleasant, but shouldn't the spilled half of my drink be replaced? Don't use the QR code to pay!!!! I used it, received "pending" confirmation from my credit card, & manager asked me to let them run it manually because she wasn't "sure if it went through" because their system doesn't tell them. She wasn't polite, but i wasn't really given an option: I had to pay twice because they don't know their own system. I now have two Dugan's charges still pending .... Time will only tell if I'm going to have to take my time to call the restaurant to get them to fix it.

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    Fried shrimp with mashed potatoes substituted for fries.
    Fried shrimp with mashed potatoes substituted for fries.
    Crab cake appetizer

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    Crab cake appetizer

    Lisi Italian - italian - Updated July 2026

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