These are some of our favorite restaurants in the Murphy, NC area...

Italian Caffe & Deli

Our favorite place to eat in Murphy, NC is definitely the Italian Caffe & Deli. Piero (Peter) and his lovely wife, Pietra, are originally from Italy, but fortunately for us have settled down here in the Cherokee County, North Carolina Mountains. This is a family run business and their son-in-law, Jack, and their nephew, Marco also work here. You’ll always find their granddaughter, Jayden helping Pietra or her mom, Jackie, in the kitchen too - even though she’s only five. This is a true Italian family business.

This is the display case of the hand made fresh cakes, cheesecake, cannoli and tiramisu...makes your mouth water doesn't it? We always leave the Italian Caffe overly stuffed so we usually get a piece, or maybe two, to take home for the next night.

Everything is made fresh and the red sauce is the best! Their Lunch Buffet that changes daily, but always has a salad bar, soup, vegetable, potato, pasta, three meat dishes, three different pizzas, mini sandwiches and rolls. All that for $6.99 - can you see why it’s so hard to go back to work after a lunch feast like this? You won’t find a better pizza anywhere either.

Italian Caffé & Deli
(828) 837-1301
4195 W US Highway 64, Murphy NC

Doyle's Cedar Hill

Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant is set in an old farm house with separate dining rooms. Doyle’s offers quiet formal dining with a very relaxed feel. They have a casual-formal dining inside for both lunch and dinner and for the outdoor experience the Patio is open for lunch and dinner as well, with live music most nights, and a list of performers you won't want to miss. The huge covered Patio is nestled in the pines with a tiki bar, stage, and kid friendly atmosphere until 9 pm.

On our most recent visit to Doyle’s for lunch of course we always ask to sit out on the porch and always ask for James as our waiter.  We decided to both have on one of the daily specials that Chef and Owner, Doyle Smith, had prepared; hand made Mushroom Alfredo Tortellini on a bed of spinach and a lovely garden side spring salad. I can tell you, it was delicious and wish it was a permanent pasta dish on their extensive menu.

Doyle's is your oasis in the mountains, a place to forget about your worries and experience great tasting food in a carefree and enjoyable setting with friends and family. Come visit Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant in Murphy, NC. Doyle’s is open for lunch, Monday – Friday 11:00 to 2:00 and Dinner, Monday – Saturday starting at 5pm. Reservations are recommended, so please call 828-837-3400.

Antica Roma Cafe
Antica Roma Cafe has just opened in Murphy, NC. Yes, it’s like a little piece of Italy in downtown Murphy now. Lee and I stopped in for an Espresso and a Nutella Frutta Crepe to share while we were passing through town today. It was heavenly; a freshly made from scratch crepe, hazelnut spread, powder sugar, fresh whipped cream and bananas.

Of course we had such a hard time picking just one of the delicious desserts that we had to take home three! Don’t worry – we’ll try not eat them all tonight.  

 We're really looking forward to their upcoming Wine Tasting night with samples of assorted Panini’s, pastries and wines from Italy.

Antica Roma Cafe 828.837.5300
OPEN MON thru SAT 8am - 6pm
19 Tennessee St., Murphy NC 28906