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Il Palio

4.7
4.7
1744 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 918-2545
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Robert Compton
  • Catering
    Private dining and meeting space available from 2 - 200. Please contact the Catering & Sales team at 919.929.4000 or via email: astruble@sienahotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Ballroom at The Siena Hotel is beautifully appointed with natural light and can seat up to 100 and receptions up to 150. It can also be split into two smaller rooms. The Terrace Room off of Il Palio is also available for events of up to 36 people.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Castro: (919) 918-2539
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Cross street
    Franklin St. and Estes Dr.
  • Parking details
    Ample, complimentary self parking and valet parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Christmas Eve

    $92.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Enjoy a wonderful feast of Italian and American holiday classics. Il Palio is offering a special 3 course, set price menu for $92 per person. We are taking reservations between 5pm and 8:30pm.
    Christmas Eve Photo
  • New Year's Eve

    $98.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Enjoy a wonderful feast of Italian and American holiday classics. Il Palio is offering a special 4 course, set price menu for $98 per person. We are taking reservations between 5pm and 8:30pm.
    New Year's Eve Photo

What 1,744 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palio in Chapel Hill offers an exquisite Italian dining experience with "food incredible" and "super attentive service." Guests rave about the chef's tasting menu and homemade pasta. While some find it "pricy," the extensive wine list and charming atmosphere make it a beloved choice for special occasions.

1,744 Reviews
  1. Jon

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic. Consistently excellent food and service. I will keep coming back!

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  2. Dawn

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Turkey and prime rib was not hot, we were not WOWED for thanksgiving. $500+ for party of 4 dinner. Experience should have hit more details and feel special. Missed the mark in a big way. Regrets.

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  3. merilee

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving, our party really enjoyed it.

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  4. Carlton

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    $92 fixed price per person for appetizer, main and dessert. The service was excellent. The scallops were excellent but only 3 for the price was disappointing 5 would have been perfect. The prime rib was okay but lacked a lot of flavor even though it was very fatty. Apple torte was good. I was expecting much more.

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  5. Thomas

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Thanksgiving prix fix is nice. Beautiful setting. The pear salad and dessert is excellent. The turkey is dry and inconsistent. Quite expensive.

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  6. Joy

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best pasta I have ever eaten! The staff was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. Extensive wine menu, and nice and quiet ambiance.

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  7. Jackie

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a very lovely dinner here. Excellent cocktails (we tried the Il Palio Greyhound and Limoncello Mojito). The atmosphere was lovely, and the servers and hosts were very kind.

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  8. Lesley

    Raleigh

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Clearly Il Palio has regulars...they come in to drink. The dining room had one waiter and his backup and busers from the kitchen delivering the food. This is our second time and we remembered the house made pasta as being better. This time it was so-so. Arugula salad is lovely. Branzino was dry. Desserts are well executed. They did not have my preferred wine, but made a good substitute. For the prices they charge service should be better. When we were half way through our appetizers a buser came out with a second round of the very same appetizers...clearly a mistake. Perhaps there is not strong enough leadership in the kitchen? The restaurant has a dated look...could use a facelift. But, we wanted a quiet booth for talking and we got that...hard to find in the Triangle.

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  9. Diane

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were very impressed with the service, food quality, presentation, and taste. We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer, and they were delicious. Our meals of tagliatelle, bolognese, and the wild boar dish were all amazing as well. To top it off, the almond cake we had for dessert was sooooo good! They were very accommodating with me having Celiac Disease and needing to have everything gluten free (with the exception of the wild boar which my husband ordered). We will definitely be back!!!

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  10. Kathryn

    Atlanta Metro

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    We went to this restaurant a month ago and had a much better experience. This visit we were seated near the entrance, which was loud and some of our servers seemed to be unhappy to be there. It was not the classy ambience we experience last month. 

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FAQs

Il Palio is rated 4.7 stars by 1744 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Il Palio

1505 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin St. and Estes Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample, complimentary self parking and valet parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Compton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 918-2545
  • Catering
    Private dining and meeting space available from 2 - 200. Please contact the Catering & Sales team at 919.929.4000 or via email: astruble@sienahotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Ballroom at The Siena Hotel is beautifully appointed with natural light and can seat up to 100 and receptions up to 150. It can also be split into two smaller rooms. The Terrace Room off of Il Palio is also available for events of up to 36 people.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Castro: (919) 918-2539
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