Italian

Bella Luna Restaurant
790 New River Inlet Road, Topsail Beach 28445
(910) 328-0504
An upscale oceanfront bistro, Bella Luna serves authentic Italian cuisine. Special menu items include a proscuitto and sage wrapped grouper with shrimp and a veal saltimboca featuring delicate layers of veal, proscuitto and fontina cheese finished with a sage Maderia sauce. Bella Luna also serves a variety of pastas, chicken dishes and steaks. Enjoy a tropical cocktail at their cabana bar or choose a fine bottle of Italian wine with dinner. Lunch is served from 11 AM to 2 PM and dinner service begins at 5 PM. The restaurant is located at Villa Capriani Resort, one mile north of the high-rise bridge. Bella Luna is family friendly and offers a children's menu.

Long Island Pizza $-$$
610 N. New River Drive, Surf City 28445
(910) 328-3156
The name says all -- Long Island Pizza makes great New York-style pizza. It's hard to choose between all of their specialities, including Margherita pizzas, calzones, stromboli, eggplant parmigiana, manicotti or baked ziti. If their tiramisu is on the menu, order it. Beer and wine are available. You can eat in, take-out or have your meals delivered to your door. It's closed on Sunday and Monday and during the winter from Thanksgiving until March. 

Max's Pizza $-$$
602A Roland Avenue, Surf City 28445
(910) 328-2158
This casual and friendly restaurant located just over the swing bridge serves up pizza, spaghetti, salads, burgers and fresh hot-oven subs. Max's serves beer and wine. Take-out orders are welcome. It's open year round, but closed on Wednesday during the off-season.