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Rule Italian Prime and Pasta
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Southern•4.5(26)Welcome to Rule Italian Prime and Pasta – Hickory’s Premier Destination for Italian Steakhouse Dining
Located in the scenic foothills of Hickory, NC, Rule Italian Prime and Pasta blends upscale Italian cuisine with modern steakhouse flair. Locally owned and passionately operated, we serve house-made pastas, USDA Prime steaks, and fresh, seasonal ingredients in every dish.
Enjoy signature entrées like classic Bolognese, expertly grilled filet mignon, and delicious seafood, all paired with wines from Italy, Napa Valley, and beyond. Whether you're planning a date night, business dinner, or celebrating a special occasion, our stylish atmosphere offers the perfect setting.
We also feature private dining options for groups of up to 35.
Reserve your table today and discover the best Italian steakhouse experience in Hickory – where prime cuts meet pasta perfection.Cowa- Sake
Price: Moderate•Fusion / Eclectic•4.6(82)Reservations are for Cowa-Sake dinning room. We have availability for Walk-ins in our extended dining room, sushi bar, and main bar. Please give us a call for any further assistance.
We are an urban fusion restaurant serving up food inspired by Japanese cuisine, highlighting the highest quality fish and incorporating traditional techniques combined with street food vibes, and busting out our signature Imagine One Hospitality Yeast Rolls for our burgers, sliders, and bento boxes. Our energy is the highest, our vibe is the most fun, our ingredients are the freshest, and our honor is to serve it all up! Utilizing local purveyors and vendors, we are staying true to the Lackeys vision of supporting and enriching our community. We have even tapped into theatrics to really elevate our guest experience! From flaming desserts, to table-side smoked sushi rolls and cocktails, popping flavor bubble martinis, and dry iced cocktails and mocktails, we promise you an evening like no other.
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- AAliciaCharlotte •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoFantastic! Wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion!More infoSteak 48 - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• SouthPark•4.9
- BBethVIPMecklenburg-Vorpommern •97 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAbby our server was great. She had amazing attention to detail. Polite and thoughtful. Food was amazing as well as the wine. Our new go to place for sure!More infoNorth Italia - BirkdalePrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Norman•4.5
- DDavidCharlotte •2 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoGreat food with a wonderful environment. They accommodated our group of 8, and we had a early dinner and a wonderful time was had by all. Afterwards, we sat outside and took pictures.More infoRH Rooftop Restaurant at RH CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• SouthPark•4.8
- BBlake1 review5.0Dined on May 14, 2025Our server Bianca was friendly and attentive. We greatly appreciated the Happy Anniversary card signed by everyone on staff that night.More infoRed Lobster - HickoryPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Hickory•4.2
- TTimSouth Carolina •10 reviews5.0Dined on Apr 26, 2025Each bite is an AMAZING surprise!! Beautiful unexpected twists in flavor! Impeccable service by the Chef. SO enjoyable!! I'll definitely be back!!More infoWillow Creek InnPrice: Expensive• European• Hickory•4.3
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Just northwest of Charlotte, Hickory invites travelers and residents to enjoy its wide variety of area eateries. A funky pizzeria coaxes passersby with craft beer and stone-baked pizzas, while a casual farm-based eatery presents family-style country meals to all. Take your choice of steakhouses serving everything from American grilled beef to Southwestern steaks. On one end of the dining spectrum, unfussy joints abound providing Thai take-out, Italian items, and vegetarian varieties for visitors and locals alike. On the other end, check out a 1915 home that has been converted into a white-tablecloth bistro offering juicy steaks, fresh seafood and familiar pasta dishes. After spending an afternoon downtown at the Hickory Farmers Market, enjoy healthy meals, hefty sandwiches or salads at a corner deli.
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Hickory. Our customers recommend Vintage House - Hickory, Rule Italian Prime and Pasta and Cowa- Sake
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