Stromboli’s Express

Stromboli’s Express is a gourmet pasta place and pizzeria on Spring Forest Road in Raleigh, serving authentic Italian food at prices that stay reasonable. The kitchen makes pasta meals from scratch with fresh ingredients, and the pizza side of the menu gets the same attention.

The idea is that you should not have to pick between homemade quality and convenience. You can eat in, order takeout, have food delivered, or book catering for a larger group. Online ordering is available if you would rather skip the phone call.

What to know

• The business began in the Boston area, aiming to bring North End Italian cooking without the frills or high prices.
• Chef Vito DiSalvo took the original menu and reworked it using his own culinary background.
• Vito graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
• He spent several years cooking in five-star restaurants in Italy.
• Before joining Stromboli’s, Vito hosted his own cooking show in Pittsburgh, his hometown.