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Private dining room  - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC

Il Palio

4.7
4.7
1774 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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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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

What 1,774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Romantic

  • Durham

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palio in Chapel Hill offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Known for its "authentic Italian cuisine," it features "homemade pasta" and "creative, expertly prepared dishes." While it can be "a bit pricey," the "elegant atmosphere" and "attentive staff," particularly the renowned server Massimo, make it a top choice for special occasions.

1,774 Reviews
  1. LaraP VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always reliable and delicious. Both Mossimo and Jordan provided top notch service!

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    Charlotte1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I am so confused by the pricing for the good here. $50 for a dinner size portion of pasta that was so bland. The atmosphere is bad. Really old and dingy. I would not eat here. The staff was nice and attentive on a plus side.

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  3. Joseph

    Raleigh116 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great and service was excellent. Cocktails were just ok.

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  4. Nadim

    Raleigh11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, except that the main entrees literally came one minute after the appetizer. You should space out the dishes much better than this!

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  5. Mike

    Charleston1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Good service. Good portions. The ravioli with burrata were good...the lobster pieces on top were a bit chewy (Overcooked). Too noisy with a lot of noise spillover from the bar area...it was hard to carry on a conversation between the 3 of us. My sister order the NY Strip which was very tough to cut even with the extra "steak" knife that was provided. Fortunately, it was much better in the actual eating of the steak. Deserts good. Would consider returning at a less busy time and different location in the restaurant. Not what we expected from a 4 diamond restaurant.

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  6. Jessica

    Raleigh13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and even better service! Highly recommend for a special occasion.

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  7. Jeff VIP

    New York State432 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening at Il Palio with great service from Mossimo after a welcoming greeting from Kim. Starter salad we shared was super fresh! The osso bucco was very tender and flavorful. My wife’s burrata lobster ravioli was so-so; could have been better as lobster was chewy with mostly outer claw end meat. Tiramisu for dessert was some of the best she’s had; my apple fritters were overdone — they were as hard as a rock. Nice selection of wines.

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  8. Joseph

    Atlantic City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Fun atmosphere. Service was outstanding.

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  9. David VIP

    Central Coast2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lyle is an outstanding member of the wait staff and made our visit a pleasurable dining experience - thank you!

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  10. Kim

    Miami2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always make it a point to dine here when visiting our son at UNC. The food and service is outstanding!! The chef is amazing as well as Kim at the reservations and Mossimo at dining are the absolute best in service and personalities. Highly recommend!

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Il Palio is rated 4.7 stars by 1774 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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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