Is there anything better at the end of a little road trip than a one-of-a-kind family restaurant that serves up authentic Italian fare, complete with homemade sauce and entrees that make it hard to choose just one? The next time you’re up for a foodie adventure, head toward North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley to the tiny town of East Bend, population 612.

Right on Main Street, in a two-story building with an unassuming brick facade, Kitchen Roselli awaits, filled with the delightful aroma of Italy.

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You simply cannot go wrong with anything on the extensive menu that features recipes handed down for generations. Stick to the basics, like Mamma’s Lasagna, or…

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a hearty portion of old-fashioned Family Spaghetti and Meatballs.

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The sauce is carefully simmered all day, and the mozzarella is only the finest, made with whole milk, of course.

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Folks who’ve visited Kitchen Roselli know it’s absolutely worth the little road trip for the wonderful dining experience at the end of the journey. Even the ambiance is worth returning for again and again.

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It may be difficult, but do save room for one of the many desserts. They’re homemade, of course.

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Kitchen Roselli is open three evenings a week for your dining pleasure. Reservations are accepted (and recommended if you’re making a road trip).

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Dinner begins at 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday evenings, and at 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

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Visit this out of the way eatery for authentic Italian fare worth the drive from anywhere. You’ll find Kitchen Roselli an easy 16 miles west of Winston Salem, 91 miles north of Charlotte, and a breezy 80 miles east of Boone. Learn more from the restaurant’s official website or make a reservation at 336-699-4898.

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Address: 105 Main St, East Bend, NC 27018, USA