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Bocelli's Italian Eatery

4.4 1,287 reviews Closed 319 N Haywood St B, Waynesville, NC 28786, United States

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Bocelli's Italian Eatery, located in the heart of Waynesville, NC, is quickly becoming a beloved dining destination for locals and visitors alike. With its warm atmosphere and attentive service, guests feel welcomed from the moment they step inside. Reviewers rave about the flavorful and generous portions of food, making it a worthwhile stop for those craving authentic Italian cuisine.

Patrons like Christina Williams highlight the delightful meals that leave them wanting more, while others, such as Ursula Millsaps, have enjoyed a variety of dishes that include pizza, lasagna, and creamy chicken Alfredo. A standout feature is the pizza, which even has Brooklyn natives like Barbara Starr declaring it reminiscent of their hometown's best styles.

Affordably priced, Bocelli's also caters to a crowd, ensuring that families and large groups feel just as valued as couples seeking a romantic evening. The combination of delicious food and excellent service makes Bocelli's Italian Eatery a gem in Waynesville that shouldn't be missed. It’s a place where every visit promises a new culinary experience and makes you eager for a return trip.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Fireplace
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Bocelli's Italian Eatery before visiting.

Reviews for Bocelli's Italian Eatery

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Review highlights

Based on 1,287 reviews

Bocelli's Italian Eatery in Waynesville is widely praised for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, making it a popular choice for both casual dining and larger gatherings. Reviewers consistently highlight the attentive and friendly service, which enhances the overall dining experience. The menu receives positive remarks for flavorful and generously portioned dishes, with particular appreciation for the pizza and classic Italian offerings like lasagna and chicken Alfredo. While some note the cuisine may not be the most authentic Italian, it is regarded as a satisfying and reasonably priced option locally. The combination of quality food, inviting ambiance, and excellent service establishes Bocelli's as a valued neighborhood gem recommended for those seeking a pleasant Italian dining experience in the area.

Christina Williams
Jun 17, 2025

The most delicious meal we have had our entire trip! I’m absolutely miserable but didn’t want to miss a bite! Great service. Fast and kind. Wonderful atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this gem!!!

Ursula Millsaps
Jun 06, 2025

Finally got to try them out and so far everything is so delicious!! I've tried their pizza, lasagna, chicken Alfredo, the tomato basil soup and their mozzarella sticks.. Definitely a good place to go!!!

K R
May 28, 2025

Where do I begin with this restaurant... the service was wonderful. Everyone was thoughtful and attentive from the time we walked through the door. We had a large crowd and always felt welcomed and valued. The food was amazing, flavorful and the portions were very generous. This is definitely a restaurant we will return to and we are fortunate to have them in Waynesville!

Sam Spence
May 21, 2025

I love this place. Reasonably priced, in town, and they have good catering options. It’s not the most authentic Italian you’ll ever have but it’s pretty good for a nice evening dinner.

Barbara Starr
May 12, 2025

It was great. The pizza was fantastic. I'm from Brooklyn NY. When I closed my eyes eating this pizza I thought I was in Brooklyn! I haven't been able to find this kind of pizza in all the years in Florida and now in North Carolina. The pasta salad was great and my partner's pizza sub with French fries was devious. Our server, Brook, was the best. Can't wait to go back and try other things. Thank you, Bocelli's

Tom Dills
May 04, 2025

We've been visiting Bocelli's for years and consistently get great food & service. Their pizza is excellent and they always have interesting and innovative menu selections. And a nice wine selection! Macy was our server this time and she worked hard to track down the bottle of wine we selected. Very nice!

Hearthstone Construction
Apr 04, 2025

The chicken carbonara with capicola over penne pasta was very good. A special for that evening was the blackened shrimp with red pepper cream sauce over rissoto was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. She says ‘that needs to be on the permanent menu!!’ Let me be CRYSTAL CLEAR AND OPEN with the circumstances regarding this dinner. We arrived at Bocellis around 6:30 p.m., with two small kids in tow, my Aunt and of course NO RESERVATION. Having small kids and no high school age children, we were totally unaware it was prom night for area high schools. Being exhausted from wrangling kids, we decided we would wait however long it took to be seated, just to avoid having to hike to another place to eat. Needless to say, our wait was \- (30) minutes, thereupon we were seated upstairs at a banquet sized table with some prom ready youth. This evening the HVAC system was struggling to satisfy the demand required of it, and had decided to take a short break. So with a half-hour wait, sharing a seat with prom youth and very balmy dining room, by this point, the whole event would have been easy to classify as a dining disaster. HOWEVER, the entrees we enjoyed, were of such incredible calibre AS WELL AS THE SERVICE from our waitress, Ms. Bubacz. The evening was an amazingly unforgetable meal. Anchored by incredible fare we are more than glad to give Bocellis 5 stars. We would like to give 6 stars but we arent allowed.

Beverly Hayes
Mar 05, 2025

Stopped by this little gem on the way to Ashville. They are dog friendly, so we enjoyed a wonderful dinner outside on the patio. Service was friendly and the food was really good. Prices were about what we expected for Italian (meatball sandwich 12ish, pasta dish 22ish) and servings were more than enough. Will will return any time we are in the area.

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Address
319 N Haywood St B, Waynesville, NC 28786, United States
Category
Italian restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Tuesday (Today) Closed
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Friday 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Sunday 12:00 AM - 8:30 PM

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