Conway, Arkansas is approximately 24 miles northwest of North Little Rock in Faulkner County. Visitors to Conway with a craving for Italian food can find a variety of dining options in the town. The Italian restaurants in the city are located primarily in the downtown area around Oak and Front Streets or in the west end of the town near the University of Central Arkansas.
Michelangelo's Italian Ristorante is on Oak Street in downtown Conway. All of the sauces used at the restaurant are made on site, including the roasted garlic cream sauce. This sauce is served with grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and penne in the signature pasta Milano dish. The restaurant is also known for its pizza, which is baked in a wood-fired oven and available in five specialty varieties like the three-cheese. The restaurant has a full bar.
Michelangelo's Italian Ristorante serves brunch on Sundays, lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays and dinner nightly. Reservations are suggested. For outdoor dining and a view of Conway while you eat, request a table on the restaurant's rooftop patio. Casual attire is appropriate. The nearest parking is along the street.
The Pasta House is located on Dave Ward Drive, less than one-half mile west of the Central Arkansas University campus. The restaurant was awarded "Best Italian Restaurant" in Conway by the readers of the Maumelle Monitor, and given the title of "Best Italian Restaurant" in Faulkner County by the readers of the Log Cabin Democrat.
A featured entree is the Emmanuel seafood special, which consists of calamari, red snapper, clams, tomatoes and olives sauteed in white wine, tossed in tomato sauce and served over pasta. To finish the meal, try the restaurant's signature carrot cake. The restaurant has a full bar and offers nightly dinner specials.
The Pasta House serves lunch and dinner Mondays through Saturdays and is closed every Sunday. Reservations are not taken. A wait is possible due to its small size, so consider dining during off-peak dining hours if you need to eat quickly. Casual attire is appropriate. The restaurant has a children's menu, highchairs and booster seats. An on-site parking lot is available.
Due Amiche Italian Pizza Restaurant is located in a strip mall shopping plaza on Dave Ward Drive. Its location is approximately one mile east of the Central Arkansas University campus. As the restaurant's name suggests, pizza is the specialty of the house. A featured pie is the Romano, which has two layers of crust stuffed with sausage, Canadian bacon, pepperoni, hamburger, tomato sauce and cheese. At lunch, the restaurant offers a reduced-price menu with smaller-size entrees like the lasagna and lobster ravioli.
Due Amiche Italian Pizza Restaurant serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant is closed every Monday. Reservations are not required. Casual attire is the norm. Ample parking is available in the strip mall lot.
