Cristo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria

Cristo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria sits on East Millbrook Road in Northeast Raleigh, and it works as both an Italian restaurant and a pizzeria. The kitchen’s own line is that it cooks up your favorite Italian cravings from scratch. Fresh home-style Italian cooking is the whole idea.

The garlic knots have a following of their own, and the Grandma pizza is the dish the restaurant is known for. There is a cauliflower gluten-free crust as well, and it is a real option for anyone who is avoiding wheat.

What to know

• The News and Observer named it a 2023 bronze medalist for best Italian restaurant.
• The kitchen offers daily lunch specials.
• Orders can be placed over the phone.