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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.
Locally sourced eclectic cuisine & an extensive, global wine list in an upscale-casual setting.
Hours
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 242 11th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 324-2005
Website: https://ruleprimepasta.com/
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Reviews
Rebecca
Wonderful servers, comfortable atmosphere. We sat on the enclosed patio area. We started with a tasty blackberry sangria (not picture) while we looked over the menu. We enjoyed the crab cake appetizer, sauteed spinach, garlic bread and chicken parmesan with penne with fresh parmesan grated at the table. Such great flavors! For dessert we were delighted to have the tiramisu that came with ice cream, whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate as well as a delightful surprise of having hot espresso poured over it to enhance the decadent flavor.
… moreTara Thurston
Went for an early dinner 5pm. Got seated right away.
Server Courtney was very well informed on the menu. We even got some of the cheesy garlic bread.
We got the chicken marsala , and the stuffed chicken special. Not pictures the meatballs and lasagna.
All meals were cooked perfect.
Portion size were decent sized. And priced. Meal with tip and to cocktails was for 3 people was under 200 with tip. I feel the price and Portion and service was amazing.
Thank you all for a wonderful dinner.
… moreServer Courtney was very well informed on the menu. We even got some of the cheesy garlic bread.
We got the chicken marsala , and the stuffed chicken special. Not pictures the meatballs and lasagna.
All meals were cooked perfect.
Portion size were decent sized. And priced. Meal with tip and to cocktails was for 3 people was under 200 with tip. I feel the price and Portion and service was amazing.
Thank you all for a wonderful dinner.
Lauren T
Wow! Another incredible experience at this amazing restaurant! They went above and beyond to create a beautiful birthday celebration for our group, with a table setting that felt so special and thoughtful. The service was absolutely outstanding—Sophia and Courtney, along with one of the managers on duty, treated us like royalty. True superstars!
I was blown away by the level of hospitality and can’t wait to return for more: fresh, delicious pasta, wonderful wine, decadent desserts, and that perfectly relaxed atmosphere. This has officially become our favorite place in town!
… moreI was blown away by the level of hospitality and can’t wait to return for more: fresh, delicious pasta, wonderful wine, decadent desserts, and that perfectly relaxed atmosphere. This has officially become our favorite place in town!
lyubov roleder
Pizza was amazing will definitely will make way to come and order that again ! Server was nice I wish she told us about special first otherwise it was amazing
… moreAllison Roper
Awesome service and great atmosphere! The garlic bread was so good, it came with a good sauce. My lasagna was okay, nothing to write home about. However, my fiance got spaghetti and the ONE meatball was ice cold. He is now hesitant to come back but I would love to give it another try.
… moreEM
Love love love this restaurant! You have to try their pasta menu. You won’t be let down at all. The atmosphere was amazing and calming. On top of that, our waitress did a splendid job on assisting and checking on us in a timely manner. Couldn’t have asked for a better one! We will be back!
… moreAsia Valentine
First and foremost our waitress was very hospitable! We loved Paige! Made sure to check in regularly. Wonderful waitress.
This was our first time here, a friday night.
– Atmosphere: no music or anything, not terrible but not really an ambience different than Olive Garden, honestly a little less
– made a reservation and had to wait 15 min after to be seated
– we did send my pasta back due to chicken being under cooked and pasta was dry and room tempt. But the next dish was a lot better! – not a lot of flavor but it’s ok.
– my husbands pizza was burnt on the edges but falling off on the center? (I’m thinking it was just reheated.. and a bit too much, but who knows..)
– sent utensil back that was used for dishing the pizza, it was most definitely just wiped off and brought back, we could still see the streaks.
* side note: 2 other tables near us walked out due to not getting anything.
“ the building is giving fancy, everything else is giving mediocre” – my husband.
First and last time coming here. Unfortunately, definitely
not worth the amount we paid.
… moreThis was our first time here, a friday night.
– Atmosphere: no music or anything, not terrible but not really an ambience different than Olive Garden, honestly a little less
– made a reservation and had to wait 15 min after to be seated
– we did send my pasta back due to chicken being under cooked and pasta was dry and room tempt. But the next dish was a lot better! – not a lot of flavor but it’s ok.
– my husbands pizza was burnt on the edges but falling off on the center? (I’m thinking it was just reheated.. and a bit too much, but who knows..)
– sent utensil back that was used for dishing the pizza, it was most definitely just wiped off and brought back, we could still see the streaks.
* side note: 2 other tables near us walked out due to not getting anything.
“ the building is giving fancy, everything else is giving mediocre” – my husband.
First and last time coming here. Unfortunately, definitely
not worth the amount we paid.
Isabella Moody
We had our wedding reception at Rule Italian Prime and Pasta on Saturday, May 3rd. The whole experience working with Kaylana from beginning to end was so wonderful! In the planning process, she was so accommodating and helpful. She answered all of our questions, thought of details we didn’t, and really reassured us that we had made a good choice to host our reception there. Our wedding reception was beautiful and the service was amazing! I need to highlight our servers Alejandro, Samantha, and Landon. They were SO kind and attentive, and did an amazing job working our event. They were so competent, provided excellent customer service, and were so adaptable (shoutout for squeegee-ing the rain off dance floor)! The food was delicious and it truly was a perfect night. The atmosphere was romantic and personal. Whether you’re wanting a delicious meal for a date night out or looking to host an event, Rule is the place to go! I can’t thank their staff enough for all they did to make my wedding such an amazing day!
… moreResi Carrigan
The lady server was amazing! The cooks however were not so great. We ordered two garlic breads both came black burnt on the bottom, we ate them anyway our server noticed and brung us back two new ones, so thankful for her! My boyfriend loved the salmon but the spaghetti with meatballs however was not so great. The noodles were hard to chew it was like they were in the pot too long or they were left out a while. The taste however was a 8/10 it was just the noodles were hard to chew and still. Atmosphere was amazing tho and amazing servers!!
… moreMel W
We had a great evening at Cafe Rule to celebrate a birthday. We booked the chefs table. It is located in a separate room from the dining room. Our waiter Landon was excellent. The queens feast we delicious. My only complaint is two people in our group ordered the meatball appetizer. They received cold meatballs. The mozzarella cheese wasn’t even melted on them.
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