Welcome to Italian Bistro, home of fresh handmade and authentic italian taste.
Fresh ― Thin crust and hand tossed, every pizza is made fresh from scratch to order using only the finest ingredients.
Homemade ― All dishes are made to order, homemade and prepared with the freshest ingredients.
Local ― We are located in the Ogden / Porters Neck area of Wilmington and just a couple of minutes from Figure Eight Island.
Traditional NY Style Pizza
Thick crust square pizza - 3pc / 6pc / 9pc
Standard Toppings
Pepperoni • Green Peppers • Red Onions • Ham • Pineapple • Mushrooms • Garlic • Black Olives • Jalapenos • Banana Peppers • Basil • Spinach • Anchovies • Broccoli • Tomatoes • Kalamata Olives • Pesto • Whole Peeled Tomatoes
Specialty Toppings
Sausage • Meatballs • Roasted Red Peppers • Artichoke Hearts • Grilled & Fried Chicken • Sun-Dried Tomatoes • Bacon • Ricotta • Feta • Prosciutto • Marinated & Breaded Eggplant • Caramelized Onions • Fresh Mozzarella • Shrimp (extra charge)
Bistro Designer
Pepperoni, Sausage, Onions, Meatballs, Mushrooms, Green Peppers, Mozzarella
Pepperoni, Sausage, Meatball & Ham
Pizza Sauce, Tomatoes and Our Homemade Fresh Mozzarella Finished with Basil (Just Like The Queen Likes It!)
EVOO, Mozzarella, Homemade Italian Sausage, Chopped Whole Peeled Tomatoes, Fresh Basil & Garlic - No Pizza Sauce
EVOO, Mozzarella, Homemade Italian Sausage, Green Peppers & Marinara Sauce Finished with Basil - No Pizza Sauce
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Roasted Red Peppers, Prosciutto, Black Olives, Fresh Basil, Garlic & EVOO - No Pizza Sauce
Ham, Bacon & Pineapple, Mozzarella
Veggie Pizza
Mozzarella, Ricotta, Parmesan, Garlic Infused Olive Oil Topped with Tomatoes & Fresh Basil
Mozzarella, Tomato, Eggplant, Artichoke Hearts, Onions EVOO and Fresh Garlic & Basil - No Pizza Sauce
Mushroom, Green Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers, Onions, Mozzarella & a Pizza Sauce Base
Tomato, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, Spinach, Mozzarella, Garlic Infused Olive Oil - No Pizza Sauce
Spinach, Tomato, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Fresh Garlic, Mozzarella & Feta Cheese, Pizza Sauce
EVOO, Mozzarella, Sauteed Spinach, Chocked Artichoke Hearts & Ricotta - No Pizza Sauce
Chicken Pizza
Mozzarella, Grilled Chicken, Red Onion & BBQ Sauce
Mozzarella Cheese & Grilled or Breaded Chicken in a Buffalo Hot Sauce
Mozzarella, Pesto, Chicken, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Finished with a Drizzle of EVOO - No Pizza Sauce
EVOO, Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Grilled Chicken, Fresh Basil & Garlic - No Pizza Sauce
Breaded Chicken or Eggplant, Mozzarella & Marinara
Garlic Olive Oil Base - Grilled Chicken Topped with Bruschetta Mix & Mozzarella Cheese
Grilled Chicken in a Spicy Bbq Sauce with Jalapenos, Bacon, Red Onion, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese
Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Tomato, Mozzarella Finished with our Homemade Ranch Dressing
Our Specials
Monday
Pizza Special
18" Large Pizza With
Up To 3 Toppings
$18.99
Wednesday
Pizza Special
14" Medium Pizza With
Up To 3 Toppings
$16.99
“I FINALLY FOUND A GREAT ITALIAN RESTAURANT.
IT'S ALWAYS A CHALLENGE TO FIND REAL
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN FOOD AND THIS IS IT!"
Our Story
Our Story
At The Italian Bistro, we embody the spirit of family and community through our dining experience. Our mission is to offer a diverse selection of homemade dishes crafted from the freshest ingredients, allowing each meal to capture the authentic flavors of Italy.
Step into our warm and inviting atmosphere, where every occasion—be it a romantic date, a joyful family gathering, or a simple meal—becomes a cherished memory. We understand that dining out is a special treat, especially when budgets are tight, and your choice to join us fills us with gratitude.
We invite you to experience our menu, savoring signature pasta dishes like our creamy Fettuccine Alfredo or hearty Bolognese, along with our award-winning New York-style pizzas crafted with fresh ingredients. We promise a delightful culinary experience, featuring timeless classics and innovative combinations.
Known throughout the area as Raynor, Chef Raynor is a Wilmington area native. Raynor has been a part of the North Carolina culinary scene for 22 years. Raynor's first restaurant job was making and delivering pizza in Burgaw at the age of 16. He then went on to attend Cape Fear Community College and UNCW, but despite his college background, he never left the culinary world again.
Raynor's background includes hot spots such as Front Street Brewery (Executive Chef) and Figure Eight Island Yacht Club (Garde Manager Chef). Raynor also ran Bistro 42 in North Carolina contest and placed 2nd or 3rd for 3 years in a row and even won 1st place in the category of "Casual Fine Dining".
In addition to these achievements, Chef Raynor and owner Jason James have a rich long lasting comradery dating back to 2000. Chef Raynor has also been Mr. James' executive chef at Italian Bistro (downtown Wilmington), Sauce Italian Grille (Lake Norman NC) and now the Italian Bistro of Porter's Neck (Formerly Antonio's of Porter's Neck).