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1. Cucciolo Osteria Durham
4.8
Exceptional(1647)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 32 times today
Cousins Jimmy and Julian Kim welcome you to Cucciolo Osteria Durham! A sister restaurant to the original Cucciolo Osteria in Seoul, Korea, offering modern Italian cuisine with a twist.We are located in the same building as the Amtrak train station, just opposite side, next to West End Wine Bar.
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2. Mothers & Sons
4.6
Exceptional(143)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 35 times today
Mothers & Sons in downtown Durham masterfully combines authenticity with innovation in its Contemporary Italian cuisine, making it a must-visit for discerning diners. As the first Southern restaurant to emphasize "fatta a mano" or handmade pasta, it offers dishes that are "out-of-this-world delicious" and "reflect the diversity of Italy’s regional cuisines." The menu changes with the seasons, ensuring fresh flavors in dishes like bucatini al amatriciana and squid ink tonnarelli. Guests rave about the "stellar" service and the extensive Italian wine and cocktail selections, creating a dining experience that is both authentic and memorable.
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3. Emmy Squared - Durham
4.7
Exceptional(69)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Durham
Booked 18 times today
Emmy Squared in Durham is a delightful gem for Italian cuisine enthusiasts, particularly famed for its authentic Detroit-style pizzas. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in every bite, with guests raving about the "amazing pizza" that stands out as "probably the best Detroit Style pizza" they've ever had. The menu's diverse offerings, from delicious mozzarella sticks to the "highly recommended" Miranda Pizza, ensure a memorable dining experience. The cozy ambiance and attentive service further enhance the visit, making Emmy Squared a must-visit for anyone craving genuine, flavorful Italian comfort food in Durham.
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4. Maggiano's - Durham
4.6
Exceptional(4473)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Durham
Booked 37 times today
Maggiano's - Durham is a delightful gem offering the finest in Italian-American cuisine, drawing inspiration from Nonna's cherished recipes. Centrally located near UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, and NC State, it’s a perfect spot for students and families. Diners rave about the “amazing” and “delicious” food, with standout dishes like the lasagna earning high praise. Guests appreciate the exceptional service, describing the staff as “friendly” and “accommodating,” ensuring a memorable dining experience. Whether celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in a delicious meal, Maggiano's - Durham promises an inviting atmosphere and authentic American flavors that will leave you eager to return.
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5. IL FALÒ WOOD FIRED KITCHEN
4.0
Excellent(210)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Raleigh
Booked 10 times today
Il Falò celebrates the art of cooking with fire – with quality ingredients prepared skillfully and cooked to perfection over the open flame.Our wood-fired oven and grill add a kiss of fire to artisan-quality meats, fresh seafood, vegetables sourced from our local partners, pizzas on house-made sourdough, and elements of our craft cocktails.With an emphasis on the craft of cooking, ingredients are sourced thoughtfully, pastas and breads are made in-house, and a contemporary approach is applied to Italian tradition.Enjoy our open dining room, stylish lounge and bar, and outdoor patio, centrally located in the Brier Creek area of Raleigh, North Carolina.
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6. Bombolo
4.6
Exceptional(289)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Chapel Hill
Booked 17 times today
Bombolo, nestled in the heart of Chapel Hill, is a true gem for Bistro cuisine enthusiasts. Named Eater's 2023 Restaurant of the Year, Bombolo's menu is a delightful mix of the familiar and the new, offering "unexpected flavorsome delights" that diners rave about. Chef Garrett is praised as a "culinary genius," crafting dishes that captivate both the palate and the imagination. The intimate and cozy atmosphere, paired with an extensive wine list and creative cocktails, enhances every dining experience. Patrons describe Bombolo as "a perfect restaurant" with "warm, attentive service," making it a must-visit for anyone seeking authentic Bistro charm.
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7. Il Palio
4.7
Exceptional(1754)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Chapel Hill
Booked 15 times today
Il Palio is an intimate restaurant in the Siena Hotel. We strive to emulate the best of the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality at the table and in the glass. Our vision is simple – use the best local and Italian ingredients as purely as possible and serve them with comfort and pride. We cook as an Italian might in North Carolina.
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8. Coco Bistro
4.4
Awesome(39)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chapel Hill
Coco is designed beautifully with indoor and outdoor spaces to offer you a fun and delightful dining experience. We have been workshopping our new plant-based dishes for months now, creating nearly everything in-house, from scratch - and we are absolutely thrilled with all of our new dishes. And, of course, our full wine, beer and cocktail menu complements our foods wonderfully. Just some of our "Best Of Chapel Hill" 100% plant-based options include: Peach & Avocado Bruschetta, Red Cream Paneer Curry, Taglietelle Alfredo with Wild Mushrooms, Coco Signature Impossible Burgers with sauteed mushrooms, crispy shallots on our housemade brioche bun, Pesto Linguine, Caesar Quinoa Salad, Baby Bellas & Rosemary on Truffle-Buttered Toasts, Strawberry Cheesecake-Stuffed Cookies, Peach Cobbler A La Mode and Rosewater Malabi Custard. (most items are available gluten-free).We hope to see you for dinner soon!
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  • Martin
    Nashville •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We were regulars at the 2 locations in Nashville, excited to have this gem close again
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    Emmy Squared - DurhamPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Durham
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    4.7
  • Brendan
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food was amazing as always! Everything tasted so fresh and the service was great. Has been our go to spot for special occasions
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    Cucciolo Osteria DurhamPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.8
  • Tina
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    My family went to Colletta tonight to celebrate my daughter turning “18”. I made the reservations and let the restaurant know and our preference of table. We got there and was a perfect corner spot with a wonderful view of the courtyard. A wonderful gift was waiting for her. We were all so surprised at the attention to detail with all the surprises. We started with the Focaccia, and We all had the chicken parmesan. Fantastic choices!! Wonderful taste and a hearty plenty. They brought the cake out and the server even offered to sing alone. lol We didn’t make her do that. It was a wonderful night and Kynlee felt so special. Thank you Colletta for an awesome experience for us.
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    Colletta - Cary, NCPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cary
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    4.7
  • Justin
    Chicago / Illinois •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wonderful experience sharing appetizer, salad with vinaigrette and pastas. Outstanding white wines, and house olive oil was great. Would go again in a minute.
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    Mothers & SonsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.6
  • JillVIP
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    The food was hot and very tasty and service was excellent. Generally a large room and moderately noisy when full. The bar area is very large with high tables but near entrance door so cold air is coming in during winter days.
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    Maggiano's - DurhamPrice: Moderate• Italian• Durham
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    4.6

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