You'd Never Guess Some Of The Best Italian Food In Arkansas Is Hiding In This Unassuming Shopping Center
By Melanie Johnson|Published May 04, 2023
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Have you ever had Italian food with a Southern flare? If not, we’re about to change your life for good. Make your way to Morina’s Italian Restaurant, an unfussy eatery serving some of the best Italian food in Arkansas. And it’s no surprise that this hidden gem is dishing up delicious eats, as the meals are prepared fresh daily from authentic recipes passed down through generations. Come hungry and get ready for the most scrumptious Italian feast in Arkansas that you can imagine.
If you’ve been to Cabot and driven on South Pine Street, perhaps you’ve cruised by Morina's Italian Restaurant without looking twice.
That’s because the quaint restaurant is tucked on the edge of an unfussy shopping strip with no bells or whistles to bring attention to it.
But don’t let the outside of the restaurant fool you, for this unfussy eatery is legendary in its own right. With friendly service paired with authentic recipes, this restaurant is dishing up Italian cuisine in the best way.
You’ll be delighted to know that Morina’s serves freshly baked rolls with an olive oil dipping sauce. But don’t fill up on rolls because you’re in for a true Italian feast.
Begin your feast with a favorite from the appetizer menu - the mozzarella caprese. It’s made with tomatoes topped with fresh mozzarella, olives, capers, and roasted red peppers, then drizzled with balsamic and olive oil. YUM!
We don’t blame you if you wanna skip the appetizer menu to save your appetite for the entrees. If so, expect all the classics like spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccini alfredo, chicken marsala, cheese ravioli, and so much more.
If you’re feeling like something cheesy, opt for the manicotti, they are to die for. Other cheesy goodness includes baked ziti, eggplant parmesan, as well as the yummy lasagna.
Are you a seafood lover? If so, prepare for a treat. Try one of the delicious seafood dishes that are rich and flavorful. They include lobster ravioli, shrimp scampi, as well as the Ravioli Florentine, pictured below.
No matter what you do, save room for dessert as the decadent choices include cheesecake, tiramisu, cannoli, a limoncello mascarpone cake, and so much more.
There’s no doubt that this quaint little restaurant in Cabot serves some of the best Italian food in Arkansas.
Have you ever been to Morina’s for an authentic Italian feast? If so, tell us in the comments what you ate while you were there. And be sure to visit Morina’s Italian Restaurant website for more information about the restaurant. Also, follow Morina’s Facebook page for all the delicious specials that they’re dishing up.
