Rule Prime & Pasta
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.
06/23/2026
The soundtrack to your Saturday plans…
Casey Clark joins us on the patio this Saturday from 6–9 PM. Pair live music with a glass of wine, a handcrafted cocktail, and dinner under the summer sky.
We’ll save you a seat!
06/19/2026
Some sips just taste a little better when they’re doing some good. 💜
June 19–21, every Blackberry Sangria sold at Rule Prime & Pasta helps support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s as part of Paint the Town Purple.
Join us for dinner, raise a glass, and help make a difference. 💜
BLACKBERRY SANGRIA | white wine • blackberry • berry liqueur • pineapple juice • agave
06/18/2026
If your Thursday could use a little live music and a $7 martini, we’ve got you covered. Join us tonight at Rule Prime & Pasta for tunes by David Kozischek, great food, and our Thursday martini special.
06/15/2026
Mondays are for half-priced bottles of wine and patio nights at our Best of Catawba–nominated outdoor dining space. 🍷While you’re making your reservation, we’d love it if you’d take a moment to vote for us below. 😍
And don’t stop with us - there are so many incredible local businesses, community partners, and friends nominated this year. We love being part of what makes Catawba County such a wonderful place to call home. ❤️
https://hickorydailyrecord.secondstreetapp.com/Catawba—2026-Best-of-Catawba-Voting/gallery?group=548508
📸 cred: ByYaoWeiWei
06/11/2026
✨ Best Outdoor Dining Nominee ✨
Thank you for helping us create a place worth gathering.
Whether you’ve joined us for a pizza on the patio, a date night under the lights, or a bottle of wine with friends, thank you for making Rule part of your table.
If you’d like to vote for us, we’d be incredibly grateful. And while you’re there, be sure to support the many amazing local businesses nominated this year.
Link to vote: https://hickorydailyrecord.secondstreetapp.com/Catawba—2026-Best-of-Catawba-Voting/gallery/?group=548508
06/10/2026
Say less…
$9 sangria every Wednesday… Come as you are. Stay for the pasta. Leave happier than you arrived.
A table full of favorites and a Saturday night ahead of you.
That’s all we’ve got to say about that...
06/03/2026
POV: Courtney is headed your way and suddenly your night just got a whole lot better...
06/01/2026
This and a half priced bottle of wine on Mondays 😍
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242 11th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC
28601
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Thursday | 5pm - 9pm |
| Friday | 5pm - 10pm |
| Saturday | 5pm - 10pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 2pm |