Daniel's Restaurant & Catering

Was a first time visitor to Daniels today. Was for a Birthday celebration. The atmosphere was warms and cozy. The fuchotcha bread and warmed marinara sauce was a perfect starter. The En tree was good and filling, pleasant wait staff ~ will return for Supper one night soon. Good portions for such a meager price. more

We love Daniel's. For all the reviews whining about people not having had real Italian food... I have never had better in the triangle. If I got on a plane and flew to Italy, or some place in New York, sure it might be better. But Wednesday night after church, that's not happening. Stick with what's local guys. I have never had a dish I didn't like, and their wine list is excellent. Prices are wonderful, especially considering the portions. You can easily get a delicious special (with no shrimp or anything) for $10. I think that's great. The servers are nice, and the people at the front door seem nice. Sometimes, they do get a little snotty, but I think it's mostly when people complain about the wait even though the line is obviously out the door. Reservations are a must, but they take same day reservations before 5:00. Although, Thursday nights and sometimes Tuesdays seem less crowded. The last few times we went these nights without reservations, we were seated immediately. Pros: food, staff Cons: parking more

Try anything with the vodka (pink) sauce on it! Amazing!! Semicasual. Good date place, but you'll fill up very quickly! You WILL be bringing home a doggie bag! Pros: Everything!! Cons: Gets crowded very quickly more

Beautiful atmosphere, excellent food, romantic, WINE. Matter of fact, largest wine selection in North Carolina. What more can you expect? Daniels brings all of that to your dinner table. My personal favorites in this eatery is the Calamari and Penne Al La Vodka. Don't pass it up! Pros: Excellent wine list, excellent food and service Cons: None more

We went here for a birthday dinner on a weekday evening. Seating was prompt because it was later in the evening but the hostess wasn't very friendly and seemed a little snobby. Our waitress, however, was cheery and attentive. Ordering went normally, menu is extensive and it was hard to pick just one! We went with an app of crab cakes, for main courses he had the eggplant parmesan and I had the penne alla norma. The waitress brought cold bread to our table which was disappointing because it looked great (melted cheese and herbs). The crab cakes were okay. They were a undercooked so the breading was a little doughy/soggy. Lot's of crab in there though! If they had been crisp they would have been superb, but they weren't... The main courses were okay as well. Neither of them stood out as fantastic. We had a dessert of chocolate truffle cake with raspberry sauce. It was rich, as expected, and served as a big portion. Overall, I was a little disappointed that this wasn't a better experience. The prices were reasonable for the atmosphere and service. We won't be back, though. Overall, Daniel's was just too medicore on this visit. Pros: parking, location Cons: medicore food more

I have been to Daniel's on many occasions and after going to other Italian restaurants in the area (and there are many) I have decided that Daniels is the absolute best! All of the hostesses and wait people are friendly and knowledgeable as well as attentive to the table. I have never had a bad meal or a negative server experience. In addition, the wine list is extensive and the wait people either are knowledgeable or will send someone to your table who can give you the information you desired. I do not know why anyone would go to any chain Italian restaurants when Daniel's is available. more

I recently discovered Daniel's during the E Coli weekend that closed down so many of the restaurants in the area. There was a wait to get in the door, which I thought was reasonable considering how many displaced diners were filing in to eat. After we got a table, I thought it was well worth the wait. The calamari was superb, not an over-cooked rubberband like so many places serve. My main course was their House pasta which is TO DIE FOR!! I made sure to save room for dessert when I saw they had a fresh strawberry shortcake. That alone might have made me a customer for life. On another note, the service was wonderful even though the staff was extremely busy. Our server and the manager made sure we were well taken care of and that made a big difference since we did have to wait a while. My advice...dine here whenever you can and remember that they take reservations for any size party! Pros: Food made fresh!! Wonderful wait staff Cons: Small parking lot more

This restaurant is highly overrated. Judging from all the reviews I would assume that none of these people have ever had "real italian food" The waiting is rediculuous for the quality. The pasta I had was watery (there was a small pool on my plate.) My daughter had the franchaise and it was quite salty, and the ginger ale I ordered was most certainly not ginger ale. more

What more can I add to the other reviews?! One night there was a special pasts dish with gorgonzola cheese sauce. I wasn't sure if the sauce would be too strong for me. The Chef actually took the time to whip up a sample for me! It was devine, and so was the past dish! I only wish it was bigger and a bit brigher inside. Pros: Food! Cons: Seating is not all that comfortable and it's a bit small and dark inside, but those are small things which would never keep me from going to eat there! more

Daniel's is the best Italian in the area by far!!! I used to work there and absolutely loved every aspect of it!! I have moved out of the state and miss it tenderly!! There is hardly anything on the menu you won't adore! Some of my favorites include: Penne Ala Casa, Chicken Parm, Southwest Pizza, Penne Goat Cheese with Shrimp and so many more! The desserts are all homemade and to die for! You should try a different one each time you dine there. I can't seem to find another place quite like it. Thank goodness my parents live in the area, so when my husband and I visit, we are able to grab a taste of greatness!!! Pros: great service, great food more

Daniel's is great. I love eating there and the catering is awesome too. Simply put: You gotta go! more

I'm from Queens, NY and I'm very picky about my Italian food. I've been here 3 years and eaten everywhere and Daniel's is at the top of my list. I typically only post reviews of restaurants after a bad experience... shame on me. So I figure I need to post a positive review. The restaurant doesn't look like they cater to kids, but this is my 7 year old son's favorite restaurant. The dishes I recommend are the Lasagna, Penne ala Vodka with Pancetta (amazing), veal marsala, calamari... I nor anyone I know who I've turned onto Daniel's has ever reported a bad meal and they have all been impressed. Zaccaniggni (spelling?) is a great mild chianti... try one. Pros: Excellent Food, Great Ambience, Outdoor seating Cons: None, None, None more

Danny and Janet have been one of the pre-eminent restauranteurs in the triangle since The Pizza Pasta Cafe opened around the corner from me in Cary - The ala casa and ala vodka are the best ever. The wine list is sublime and Desserts are original, fresh and always recommended - when we end up in NC Daniels is always on the list of places to have dinner. My only complaint "they" took sambuccca tortellini off the menu! See you Sunday Pros: Great prices, awesome food, fun owners more

We love Daniels pasta dishes - very good and desserts we do NOT like the hostess staff - 2 of them hold their noses in the air and they in early 20's - so whats up with that??!! good food - decent service mostly - but not at the front door>>>>>>>> more

We were told by several people that Daniels was the end-all-be-all of italian food in the triangle. I now question the judgement of some of our friends. Perhaps it is because they do not know any better. Daniels is good italian food in a very casual atmosphere. It is better than many others, but we will still be searching for out end-all-be-all italian restaurant. Also, the waitress seemed very annoyed to be working. Go ahead try it. I will go back for the patio in warmer days. Pros: sauce, patio Cons: service more

Nicely appointed atmosphere coupled with experienced and professional waitstaff. This is REAL Italian food like Nana Cacciato used to make! I knew it from the moment I tasted their top notch marinara sauce served with their delicious breadsticks. Pros: real Italian, great service more

All I can say is Wow! I have lived in the triangle for 12 years and am sad to say I only recently discovered Daniel's! The atmosphere, from the art on the wall to the corks in the tables, gives you a great feeling of warmth! The staff is very friendly and don't mind actually having conversations with you. Then there is the food: AMAZING! I still can't believe there is pasta this good in Apex of all places. I will definatly be back often. Pros: Food, Friendly Staff, Wine List more

My husband and I used to frequent Daniel's at least twice a month. Our last two experiences left a lot to be desired. The food has gotten greasier and greasier. I couldn't even eat the last leftovers that I took home, the grease was so bad. These leftovers were from a dish I had to have remade because it wasn't cooked the first time, the ravioli was still hard. The dish was promptly replaced with very friendly service, but we weren't even offered a discount, or even a free dessert. This used to be by far the finest Italian, even if it was slightly pricey. Now, I'm sad to say, I'll be going to the Olive Garden for fine Italian food. How wrong. Pros: serving staff, reservations availabl Cons: , food not cooked more

By far, the best Italian food in NC! I've been traveling the 40 minute (each way) commute from North Raleigh for ten years and every trip was definitely worth the drive! My favorites....Penne A La Casa and Mushroom Ravioli. Each dish is prepared fresh to order. Friends from Charlotte and Greenville also make the drive when they are in the Triangle area. Excellent food and service. Wine Tastings are also an incredible value! Pros: Food Quality, Excellent Service, Great Menu Selection more

Excellent food! Excellent Service! Excellent Wine! Excellent atmosphere! What more can we want? I highly recommend Daniel's Pizza Pasta Cafe. And the great thing is that the prices are very reasonable. Pros: Great Value, Authentic Italian, Atmosphere more