WAKE FOREST · ITALIANO

The art of Italian cooking, crafted by hand.

The SOLO Story

A neighborhood ristorante,
made by hand.

SOLO is a family ristorante — the fifth restaurant from the Moyao brothers, a hard working family who pour everything they have into the craft of Italian cooking. The pasta is made from scratch every morning; the pizza is hand-tossed, New York style. Nothing is rushed and nothing comes off a shelf — sauces are simmered slow, dough is given its time, and every plate leaves the kitchen the way they'd serve it at their own table.

With SOLO, they've built the room you choose when the evening matters — warm light, unhurried service, a full bar, and conversation that stretches into a second course. Come for a first date or a fortieth anniversary. While you're here, you're family.

Five restaurants · One family

From the Kitchen

Plates we're proud of.

Cheese ravioli in pomodoro sauce at SOLO — Cheese Ravioli
House cheese ravioli in classic pomodoro.

Penne alla vodka in creamy tomato sauce at SOLO — Penne alla Vodka
Tomato-cream, a whisper of vodka, parmigiano.

Shrimp fra diavolo over linguine with fresh basil at SOLO — Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Linguine, spicy tomato, fresh basil.

Creamy basil pesto penne with sun-dried tomatoes and broccoli at SOLO — Creamy Pesto Basil
Grilled chicken, broccoli & sun-dried tomato in basil-pesto cream.

Mussels fra diavolo in spicy tomato sauce with basil at SOLO — Mussels Fra Diavolo
Prince Edward mussels, garlic, spicy tomato.

Fried calamari with lemon and marinara at SOLO — Fried Calamari
Lightly crisped, lemon, spicy marinara.

“Made from scratch each morning — set down without hurry.”

The Menu

La Cucina

Scratch-made pasta, hand-tossed pizza, and the classics of the Italian table — prepared to order.

Antipasti

To begin,

Bruschetta13.99
Fresh mozzarella, minced garlic and onion, basil, balsamic reduction, EVOO.
Fried Calamari14.99
Fresh calamari, lightly breaded and golden-fried.
Chicken Wings(6) 11.99 / (12) 21.99
Mild, Sweet Chile, Mango Habanero, Hot, BBQ, Teriyaki, or Garlic Parm.
Fried Mozzarella9.99
Breaded and fried, served with marinara.
Rice Balls9.99
Seasoned rice and cheese, breaded and fried.
Fried Ravioli10.99
Ricotta-stuffed, breaded and deep-fried.
Deniro Fries9.99
Fries loaded with melted mozzarella and crisp bacon.
Chicken Fingers & Fries12.99
A house favorite, served with fries.
Garlic Knots6.99
Hand-tied, brushed with garlic and oil.
French Fries6.99
Classic fries.
Homemade Italian Meatballs6.99
Tender Italian-style meatballs simmered in our homemade marinara sauce, topped with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Mussels Bianco15.99
Steamed mussels in white wine garlic sauce with crostini.

Zuppe

From the pot,

Italian Wedding7.99
Meatballs, egg, and spinach in a delicate chicken broth.
Pasta Fagioli7.99
Cannellini beans, pancetta, onion, tomato, and wine.

Insalate

Garden & green,

Add grilled chicken 5.99 · shrimp 7.99 · burrata 6.50 — Dressings: Italian, balsamic, ranch, blue cheese, Greek, Caesar, Thousand Island, oil & vinegar.

HouseSm 7.99 / Lg 10.99
Spring mix, romaine, tomato, cucumber, onions, black olives.
CaesarSm 7.99 / Lg 10.99
Romaine, croutons, parmesan, house Caesar dressing.
Greek13.99
Spring mix, romaine, tomato, cucumber, onions, Kalamata olives, pepperoncini, feta.
Chopped11.99
Spring mix, romaine, artichoke, tomato, cucumber, onions, black olives, roasted red peppers, balsamic dressing.
Caprese13.99
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, EVOO, balsamic reduction.
Antipasto15.99
Spring mix, romaine, tomato, cucumber, onions, black olives, ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone pinwheels.
Chef15.99
Spring mix, romaine, tomato, cucumber, onions, black olives, ham, turkey, bacon, American cheese pinwheels.
Spinach13.99
Roasted peppers, mushroom, red onion, bacon, feta.
Dolce Berry Salad15.99
Mixed spring greens, fresh sliced strawberries, dried cranberries, walnuts, feta, cucumber, Dolce vinaigrette.

Panini & Hot Subs

Fresh-baked bread daily,

Served with fries

Solo Italiano15.99
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, arugula, basil, EVOO, balsamic reduction.
Solo Chicken Panini15.99
Crispy breaded chicken, arugula, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, pesto, balsamic reduction, EVOO.
Grilled Chicken Panini15.95
Spinach, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, pesto, EVOO.
Caprese Sandwich14.95
Fresh tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic reduction, EVOO.
Reuben14.95
Corned beef or turkey, Swiss, sauerkraut, Thousand Island.
Italian Hero14.95
Ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, oil & vinegar.
Philly — Steak or Chicken14.95
Green peppers, onion, mushroom, melted cheese.
Parmigiana Sub14.95
Meatball, sausage, chicken, or eggplant, marinara, mozzarella.

Margherita pizza — fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil at SOLO

Le Pizze

Hand-tossed, New York style,

Medium / Large · Toppings Med $3.25 · Lg $4.50 each — sausage, pepperoni, anchovies, meatball, fresh mushrooms, green peppers, fresh tomato, black olives, broccoli, artichoke, spinach, onions, fresh garlic, jalapeños, pineapple, sun-dried tomatoes, banana peppers, roasted red peppers, feta cheese, eggplant, ground beef, ricotta cheese.

CheeseM 15.99 / Lg 18.99
Tomato sauce and mozzarella. The classic.
MargheritaM 23.99 / Lg 26.99
Fresh mozzarella, tomato, garlic, olive oil, basil.
WhiteM 23.99 / Lg 27.99
Ricotta, mozzarella, fresh garlic, parmesan.
Grandma25.99
Thin pan crust, crushed tomato, garlic, parmesan, basil, EVOO. Large only.
VegetarianM 23.99 / Lg 29.99
Bell peppers, onion, mushroom, black olives, spinach.
Pesto ChickenM 21.99 / Lg 26.99
Pesto, roasted red peppers, grilled chicken, mushroom.
BBQ ChickenM 21.99 / Lg 25.99
Garlic oil, caramelized onion, bacon.
Buffalo ChickenM 21.99 / Lg 25.99
Garlic oil, caramelized onion, ranch drizzle.
Bacon Chicken RanchM 21.99 / Lg 25.99
Crunchy bacon, grilled chicken, mozzarella, ranch drizzle.
Meat LoversM 21.99 / Lg 26.99
Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, ham.
SupremeM 24.99 / Lg 29.99
Pepperoni, sausage, meatball, ham, peppers, mushroom, onion, olives.
Philly SteakM 23.99 / Lg 28.99
Garlic oil, steak, mushroom, green peppers, onion, cheese.
HawaiianM 22.49 / Lg 27.99
Mozzarella, fresh pineapple, ham.
Stromboli14.99
Rolled with mozzarella and your choice of two toppings.
Calzone14.99
Folded with ricotta, mozzarella, and your choice of two toppings.

Pasta

Made from scratch,

Served with bread · ★ Highly recommended — add Burrata for only 6.50.

★Penne Rustico22.99
Grilled chicken, roasted peppers, spinach, pink cream sauce.
★Penne alla Vodka21.99
Sautéed onions, pancetta, basil, creamy vodka sauce.
Chicken Alfredo22.99
Grilled chicken, broccoli, mushroom, alfredo. Over penne.
★Creamy Pesto Basil22.99
Grilled chicken, broccoli, sun-dried tomato, pesto. Over penne.
Chicken Piccata24.99
Lemon-butter, white wine, capers, artichoke. Over linguine.
Chicken Marsala24.99
Marsala wine and mushrooms. Over linguine.
Chicken Francese27.99
Egg-battered, lemon-butter, white wine, broccoli. Over linguine.
Chicken Scarpariello27.99
Chicken, Italian sausage, roasted peppers, pepperoncini, garlic, white wine. Over penne.
★Rigatoni Bolognese22.99
House-made Angus beef in a creamy pink sauce, topped with Burrata.
Tortelloni al Truffle Marsala22.99
Cheese-filled tortelloni tossed with sautéed mushrooms in a rich marsala sauce, finished with truffle oil and grated Parmesan.
★Cheese Ravioli17.50
Classic cheese ravioli. With meat sauce 20.50.
Lobster Ravioli25.99
Tender lobster ravioli in pink cream sauce.
Shrimp Scampi24.99
Shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, lemon, white wine. Over linguine.
Linguine & Clams24.99
Clams sautéed in garlic and white wine.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo24.99
Shrimp sautéed in garlic and spicy marinara. Over linguine.
Mussels Fra Diavolo24.99
Mussels sautéed in garlic and spicy marinara. Over linguine.
Calamari Fra Diavolo24.99
Fresh calamari sautéed in garlic and spicy marinara. Over linguine.
Frutti di Mare34.95
Calamari, clams, shrimp, mussels, garlic, white wine, spicy marinara. Over linguine.
★Pasta al Pomodoro17.25
Simple and classic, over spaghetti. With meatballs or meat sauce 20.25.
Garlic & Oil17.25
Aglio e olio — garlic and olive oil. Over linguine.

Specialità della Casa

Baked to order,

★Homemade Lasagna19.99
Beef, ricotta, Parmesan, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. Layered, baked, and bubbling.
★Baked Ziti19.99
Ziti baked in tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
★Chicken Parmigiana19.99
Breaded chicken, tomato sauce, mozzarella. Side of penne.
★Eggplant Parmigiana18.99
Breaded eggplant, marinara, Parmesan, and melted mozzarella. Served with a side of penne.
★Eggplant Rollatini19.99
Rolled with ricotta and spinach, marinara, melted cheese. Side of penne.
★Stuffed Shells18.99
Shells filled with ricotta, tomato sauce, mozzarella.
★Three-Cheese Manicotti18.99
Three Italian cheeses, tomato sauce, mozzarella.

Dolci

To finish,

Tiramisu9.50
Espresso-soaked layers and mascarpone.
Limoncello Mascarpone9.99
Bright, citrus, and creamy.
Three Mini Cannoli9.50
Crisp shells, sweet ricotta cream.
New York Cheesecake9.99
Dense, classic, New York.

Download Menu (PDF)

GF / V markers on request

The Bar & Cantina

Cocktails & spirits at the Italian table.

Pull up a seat at our full bar for a crafted cocktail before dinner, or explore a curated spirits list — Italian aperitivi and amari, small-batch bourbon and rye, premium vodka, gin, tequila, and Scotch. Everything you need for the evening, poured with care.

The SOLO bar with low light and Italian spirits

Cocktails & Spirits

Cocktails

Crafted at the bar

Served nightly from 4 PM. At lunch we pour beer & wine only.

Solo Passion MartiniSignature16
Absolut Vodka, passion fruit, vanilla, fresh lime — with a chilled side of Prosecco.
Pomegranate Martini15
Pomegranate liqueur, Absolut Vodka, lime, cranberry, grenadine.
Aperol Spritz14
Aperol, San Pellegrino, Prosecco, orange slice.
Italian Mule15
Grey Goose Vodka, Limoncello, Owen's Ginger Beer.
Bourbon Old Fashioned17
Woodford Reserve, muddled orange, Amarena cherry, Angostura, simple syrup.
Bellini14
Absolut Vodka, fruit puree, Prosecco — peach, mango, strawberry, raspberry, or passion fruit.
Cherry Amaro Manhattan15
Michter's Rye, sweet vermouth, Angostura bitters, Amarena cherry.
St-Germain Gin & Tonic15
St-Germain, Bombay Sapphire Gin, tonic, lime, mint.

Vino

By the glass / bottle · ★ great with pizza

Spumanti · Sparkling

Avissi Prosecco★13 / 46
Light, crisp and refreshing — delicate bubbles with green apple, pear and citrus.
Risata Moscato12 / 44
Sweet and lightly sparkling with juicy peach, ripe apricot and fragrant floral notes.

Bianchi · White & Rosé

Bex Riesling13 / 46
Bright and refreshing — crisp apple, citrus and peach, balanced by a touch of sweetness.
Banfi San Angelo Pinot Grigio15 / 58
Clean and elegant with lively citrus, green apple and subtle floral notes.
Seaglass Sauvignon Blanc(California)14 / 54
Fresh and vibrant with grapefruit, lime and tropical fruit, finishing crisp and refreshing.
Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc(New Zealand)16 / 62
Medium-bodied, zesty and aromatic with bright citrus, passion fruit and fresh herb notes.
Banfi Centine Rosé14 / 54
A fruity profile of cherry, strawberry and citrus, balanced by a crisp, clean finish.
Franciscan Chardonnay15 / 58
Smooth and balanced — ripe pear, apple and tropical fruit with subtle vanilla and oak.
Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay18 / 68
Rich and elegant — ripe apple, pear, citrus and creamy vanilla, finished with a touch of oak.

Rossi · Red

Hahn Pinot Noir15 / 58
Silky and smooth with bright cherry, raspberry and subtle spice notes.
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir18 / 70
Elegant and earthy — layers of red cherry, cranberry and gentle spice with a soft finish.
Zaccagnini Montepulciano★16 / 62
Medium-bodied and velvety with ripe blackberry, cherry, plum and warm spice.
Banfi Chianti★16 / 62
Classic and balanced with bright cherry, red berry and subtle herbal notes.
J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet18 / 68
Full-bodied and rich — blackberry, dark cherry, vanilla and toasted oak.
Sodale Merlot18 / 62
Smooth with soft tannins — ripe plum, black cherry, soft spice and a velvety finish.

RiservaReserve · bottle

Allegrini Palazzo della Torre59
Rich and smooth with ripe cherry, dark fruit, warm spice and hints of vanilla and chocolate.
Regaleali Lamùri Nero d'Avola59
Bold yet elegant — dark cherry, raspberry and earthy herbs with a lively, balanced finish.
Ceretto Barolo155
Elegant and full-bodied — layers of red cherry, rose, dried herbs and earthy spice.
San Polo Brunello di Montalcino59
Rich and refined — dark cherry, ripe berry, tobacco and subtle spice with structured tannins.

Birra

Draft & Bottle

Peroni Nastro Azzurro8
Italian Pilsner
Guinness Draught8
Irish Stout
Voodoo Ranger IPA8
IPA
Modelo Especial7
Mexican Lager
Corona Extra7
Mexican Lager
Blue Moon7
Belgian White
Yuengling Lager6
Amber Lager
Miller Lite6
Light Lager
Coors Light6
Light Lager

Spirits

A curated pour

Vodka

Absolut11
Tito's12
Grey Goose15

Rum

Bacardi Silver11
Captain Morgan Spiced11
Malibu11

Gin

Bombay Sapphire13
Hendrick's15

Tequila

Lunazul Blanco11
Patrón Silver16
Don Julio Blanco17
Don Julio Reposado18

Liqueurs & Cordials

Aperol11
Campari11
Baileys11
Limoncello10
Disaronno12
Grand Marnier14
Hennessy VS18

Scotch

Johnnie Walker Black15
The Glenlivet 12 Year17
Macallan 12 Year22

Whiskey · Bourbon · Rye

Woodford Reserve14
Four Roses15
Angel's Envy16
Michter's Rye16
WhistlePig 10 Year20

Full bar nightly from 4 PM. At lunch we pour beer & wine only — please enjoy responsibly.

An Evening at SOLO

A table worth lingering at.

Candlelight, and a thoughtful glass of wine. Fresh pasta made that morning, set down without hurry. Conversation that stretches through a second course — the room you choose when the evening matters.

Private dining, celebrations & catering available — call to arrange.

Private Events & Gatherings

Gather at SOLO.

From intimate celebrations to private dinners, wine tastings, and club gatherings, SOLO is made for evenings that matter. Our team will craft a menu and an experience around your occasion — just tell us what you have in mind.

Celebrations · Private Dining · Corporate & Club Gatherings · Wine Dinners · Catering