Cellucci's Italian Restaurant & Bar

Cellucci's Italian Restaurant & Bar We offer savory, tasty appetizers, perfectly cooked pastas and hearty specialty dinners. All menu items are made with the very best products available.

Sauces are prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. Welcome to Cellucci's Italian Restaurant & Bar

Located in the heart of Pineola, N.C., Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar is proud to carry on a tradition of great food and warm hospitality while introducing a fresh, exciting new chapter. Formerly known as The Italian Restaurant, we are a family-owned and operated business bringing a more relaxed an

d enjoyable dining experience to our beloved Avery County community. Under the new ownership of Greg and Patty Cellucci and their twins Alexandra and Michael, the restaurant is undergoing thoughtful updates inside and out. From a refreshed interior design inspired by the charm of an Italian bistro to enhanced seating arrangements that provide comfort and flexibility, Cellucci’s is creating the perfect environment for making memories over delicious meals. While honoring the restaurant's 28-year legacy of serving the community, we’ve also introduced a few exciting updates. Our menu now features new appetizers like chicken wings, crispy chicken tenders, golden mozzarella sticks, and loaded potato skins—perfect for sharing and starting your meal with a burst of flavor. Of course, all your favorites remain, including our best-selling pizzas, savory calzones, and fresh Greek salads, complemented by a wide variety of pasta dishes and other classic Italian fare. Our pizza and calzone dough is made fresh daily! We make our own marinara, Alfredo and pizza sauce, too! Our lasagna, eggplant and even our Tiramisu is made on premises fresh! Greg Cellucci brings decades of experience to the table, having grown up working in family-owned restaurants on Long Island. Greg and Patty fell in love with Avery County for its natural beauty, strong sense of community, and welcoming people. They are committed to building relationships with customers, ensuring every visit feels special. Greg is a hands-on owner who can often be seen greeting guests, serving food, and gathering feedback to continuously improve the dining experience. Patty is an amazing pizza chef, always at the pizza table and oven, ensuring that her amazing creations are delivered to your table or takeout box. At Cellucci’s, we are excited to grow with our community, offering more than just a meal but a place to connect, celebrate, and enjoy life’s moments. Whether you’re a longtime patron or a first-time visitor, we invite you to come and experience the new Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar. Come enjoy our food or a drink at the bar! Visit us at 2855 Linville Falls Hwy., Pineola, NC, or call us at (828) 733-1401 for more information. We look forward to serving you soon!

⭐ **TUESDAY TESTIMONIAL** ⭐There’s nothing quite like finishing a long mountain hike and sitting down to a freshly prepa...
06/23/2026

⭐ **TUESDAY TESTIMONIAL** ⭐

There’s nothing quite like finishing a long mountain hike and sitting down to a freshly prepared Italian meal—especially when the portions are generous, the welcome is warm, and your server makes you feel right at home!

Parkour Baby recently shared:

“This food was FANTASTIC!!! GO here right now!! Our server, Trillium (Trilly), was so incredibly kind and made this experience the best it can be. My family and I came back from a very long hike, and this food gave us the energy we needed to pursue the day! We are so grateful, and this food was freshly Italian and tasted authentic. The prices were very good and affordable for the massive portions they gave us! I was so happy! Thank you!”

Thank you for this incredible 5-star review! We love hearing that Trilly helped make your family’s visit so memorable—and that our authentic Italian food provided exactly what you needed after a day of exploring the beautiful High Country.

At **Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar**, every guest is part of the family. Join us for lunch or dinner with your favorite people, settle in at our large and friendly bar when you’re dining solo, enjoy a comfortable meal inside, or bring your four-legged companion to our pet-accommodating outdoor seating area.

We’re **open daily**, so there’s always a good day to enjoy traditional Italian favorites, pizza, pasta, fresh salads, appetizers, desserts, generous portions, cocktails, beer, wine, and friendly service.

🍝 View our current hours and full menu at **Celluccis.com**.

Come hungry. Bring the family—or simply bring yourself. We’ll have a seat waiting for you!

06/23/2026

⭐ **TUESDAY TESTIMONIAL** ⭐

There’s nothing quite like finishing a long mountain hike and sitting down to a freshly prepared Italian meal—especially when the portions are generous, the welcome is warm, and your server makes you feel right at home!

Parkour Baby recently shared:

“This food was FANTASTIC!!! GO here right now!! Our server, Trillium (Trilly), was so incredibly kind and made this experience the best it can be. My family and I came back from a very long hike, and this food gave us the energy we needed to pursue the day! We are so grateful, and this food was freshly Italian and tasted authentic. The prices were very good and affordable for the massive portions they gave us! I was so happy! Thank you!”

Thank you for this incredible 5-star review! We love hearing that Trilly helped make your family’s visit so memorable—and that our authentic Italian food provided exactly what you needed after a day of exploring the beautiful High Country.

At **Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar**, every guest is part of the family. Join us for lunch or dinner with your favorite people, settle in at our large and friendly bar when you’re dining solo, enjoy a comfortable meal inside, or bring your four-legged companion to our pet-accommodating outdoor seating area.

We’re **open daily**, so there’s always a good day to enjoy traditional Italian favorites, pizza, pasta, fresh salads, appetizers, desserts, generous portions, cocktails, beer, wine, and friendly service.

🍝 View our current hours and full menu at **Celluccis.com**.

Come hungry. Bring the family—or simply bring yourself. We’ll have a seat waiting for you!

Happy Father’s Day Weekend from Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!This weekend, we’re raising a toast to all the dads,...
06/19/2026

Happy Father’s Day Weekend from Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!
This weekend, we’re raising a toast to all the dads, granddads, stepdads, father figures, mentors, and men who have helped shape our lives with love, strength, hard work, wisdom, and plenty of stories around the table.
At Cellucci’s, we know some of the best memories are made over a good meal with the people who matter most. As a family restaurant, tradition means a lot to us—from favorite Italian dishes and familiar faces to families gathering together, sharing laughs, and making time for one another.
To help celebrate Father’s Day weekend, we’re featuring our 10 oz. Sirloin Steak Dinner for $30.00:
🥩 10 oz. Sirloin Steak
🥔 Baked Potato
🫛 Green Beans
Please note that the vegetable has been changed from broccoli to green beans.
Available:
Friday: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM–8:00 PM
No reservation is required unless you need a table for six or more.
Bring Dad, bring the family, and come enjoy a relaxing meal with us in Pineola. Cellucci’s is also open seven days a week with a large menu of Italian favorites, appetizers, fresh salads, cocktails, beer, wine, and delicious desserts—if you still have room!
From our family to yours, Happy Father’s Day Weekend!

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

06/19/2026

Happy Father’s Day Weekend from Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!

This weekend, we’re raising a toast to all the dads, granddads, stepdads, father figures, mentors, and men who have helped shape our lives with love, strength, hard work, wisdom, and plenty of stories around the table.

At Cellucci’s, we know some of the best memories are made over a good meal with the people who matter most. As a family restaurant, tradition means a lot to us—from favorite Italian dishes and familiar faces to families gathering together, sharing laughs, and making time for one another.

To help celebrate Father’s Day weekend, we’re featuring our 10 oz. Sirloin Steak Dinner for $30.00:

🥩 10 oz. Sirloin Steak
🥔 Baked Potato
🫛 Green Beans

Please note that the vegetable has been changed from broccoli to green beans.

Available:

Friday: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM–8:00 PM

No reservation is required unless you need a table for six or more.

Bring Dad, bring the family, and come enjoy a relaxing meal with us in Pineola. Cellucci’s is also open seven days a week with a large menu of Italian favorites, appetizers, fresh salads, cocktails, beer, wine, and delicious desserts—if you still have room!

From our family to yours, Happy Father’s Day Weekend!

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

**Happy Father’s Day Weekend from Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!**This weekend, we’re raising a toast to all the d...
06/18/2026

**Happy Father’s Day Weekend from Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!**

This weekend, we’re raising a toast to all the dads, granddads, stepdads, father figures, mentors, and men who have helped shape our lives with love, strength, hard work, wisdom, and plenty of stories around the table.

At Cellucci’s, we know some of the best memories are made over a good meal with the people who matter most. As a family restaurant, tradition means a lot to us — from favorite Italian dishes and familiar faces to families gathering together, sharing laughs, and making time for one another.

To help celebrate Father’s Day weekend, we’re featuring our **Father’s Day Steak Dinner Special**:

🥩 **Steak**
🥔 **Baked Potato**
🥦 **Steamed Broccoli**

**Available:**
**Friday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Saturday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Sunday:** 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

No reservation required unless you need a **table for 6 or more**.

Bring Dad, bring the family, and come enjoy a relaxing meal with us in Pineola. And remember, Cellucci’s is open **7 days a week** with a large menu of Italian favorites, appetizers, fresh salads, cocktails, beer, wine, and desserts you’ll love — if you still have room.

From our family to yours, **Happy Father’s Day Weekend!**

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

06/17/2026

⭐ **Tuesday Testimonial** ⭐

Sometimes the best meals are the ones you find unexpectedly.

A recent guest shared that after leaving Linville Falls Winery, they came across our “wonderful little Italian restaurant” and enjoyed excellent food, meaningful conversation with the new owner, and a peaceful stop during a difficult season of life.

Their kind words mean so much to us:

“The food was excellent and our conversation with the new owner made it even more pleasurable… I highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever in the Banner Elk or Linville area of NC.”

Thank you for choosing Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar and for sharing such a heartfelt review. We are honored to be a welcoming place for good food, friendly conversation, and time around the table.

Cellucci’s is a great stop for **lunch before** or **dinner after** an afternoon at **Linville Falls Winery**, a visit to the **Linville or Banner Elk area**, or a stay near **Pineola Inn**, which is also a wonderful place to camp, lodge, and enjoy live music.

Whether you’re local, visiting the High Country, or just passing through Pineola, we’d love to welcome you in for Italian favorites, fresh salads, appetizers, desserts, cocktails, beer, wine, and warm hospitality.

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

⭐ **Tuesday Testimonial** ⭐Sometimes the best meals are the ones you find unexpectedly.A recent guest shared that after ...
06/16/2026

⭐ **Tuesday Testimonial** ⭐

Sometimes the best meals are the ones you find unexpectedly.

A recent guest shared that after leaving Linville Falls Winery, they came across our “wonderful little Italian restaurant” and enjoyed excellent food, meaningful conversation with the new owner, and a peaceful stop during a difficult season of life.

Their kind words mean so much to us:

“The food was excellent and our conversation with the new owner made it even more pleasurable… I highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever in the Banner Elk or Linville area of NC.”

Thank you for choosing Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar and for sharing such a heartfelt review. We are honored to be a welcoming place for good food, friendly conversation, and time around the table.

Cellucci’s is a great stop for **lunch before** or **dinner after** an afternoon at **Linville Falls Winery**, a visit to the **Linville or Banner Elk area**, or a stay near **Pineola Inn**, which is also a wonderful place to camp, lodge, and enjoy live music.

Whether you’re local, visiting the High Country, or just passing through Pineola, we’d love to welcome you in for Italian favorites, fresh salads, appetizers, desserts, cocktails, beer, wine, and warm hospitality.

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

06/12/2026

**Father’s Day Special Coming to Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!**

We’re getting ready for a delicious **Father’s Day Special** at Cellucci’s, and we wanted to give everyone a heads up!

Treat Dad to:

🥩 **Steak**
🥔 **Baked Potato**
🥦 **Steamed Broccoli**

**Special availability:**
**Friday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Saturday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Sunday:** 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

**No reservation required** unless you need a **table for 6 or more**.

We are working on pricing now and will post that soon, so stay tuned!

But don’t wait until Father’s Day weekend to come see us. Cellucci’s is open **7 days a week** with a large menu full of Italian flavors, appetizers, fresh salads, pasta favorites, pizza, cocktails, beer, wine, and desserts you’ll love — if you still have room!

If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend, bring Dad to Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar in Pineola for a special meal and a relaxing time with family.

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

**Father’s Day Special Coming to Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!**We’re getting ready for a delicious **Father’s Da...
06/12/2026

**Father’s Day Special Coming to Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!**

We’re getting ready for a delicious **Father’s Day Special** at Cellucci’s, and we wanted to give everyone a heads up!

Treat Dad to:

🥩 **Steak**
🥔 **Baked Potato**
🥦 **Steamed Broccoli**

**Special availability:**
**Friday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Saturday:** 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
**Sunday:** 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM

**No reservation required** unless you need a **table for 6 or more**.

We are working on pricing now and will post that soon, so stay tuned!

But don’t wait until Father’s Day weekend to come see us. Cellucci’s is open **7 days a week** with a large menu full of Italian flavors, appetizers, fresh salads, pasta favorites, pizza, cocktails, beer, wine, and desserts you’ll love — if you still have room!

If you’re looking for a great way to celebrate Father’s Day weekend, bring Dad to Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar in Pineola for a special meal and a relaxing time with family.

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

⭐ **Tuesday Testimonial** ⭐We love hearing when guests travel out of their way and leave feeling glad they chose Cellucc...
06/09/2026

⭐ **Tuesday Testimonial** ⭐

We love hearing when guests travel out of their way and leave feeling glad they chose Cellucci’s Italian Restaurant & Bar!

A big thank you to Cory for the wonderful 5-star review:

“Came from a 2 hour drive and just wanted some good food and a drink. I am so glad I chose Cellucci’s.. Right after sitting down I appreciated the attention to detail that bartender West had while inspecting glasses and silverware. I asked if he owned the restaurant the way he was tending to customers and service.”

Food: 5/5
Service: 5/5
Atmosphere: 5/5

Thank you, Cory! We are so glad you made the drive to Pineola and chose Cellucci’s. And yes — West takes pride in making sure every guest feels welcome and well taken care of. That attention to detail means everything to us.

Whether you’re local, visiting the High Country, or taking a scenic drive through the mountains, we’d love to have you stop in for great Italian food, cocktails, beer, wine, and friendly service.

Come see why guests say Cellucci’s is worth the drive!

📍 Pineola, NC
🌐 Celluccis.com
📞 (828) 733-1401

Address

Pineola, NC
28657

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 8pm
Saturday 11:30am - 8pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8pm

Telephone

+18287331401

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