Encore Ristorante

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   Leslie

   Raleigh

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First visit, based on recommendations from friends, and we will be back. Excellent!
   

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   Carol

   Raleigh

   50 reviews

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   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I recommend adding Encore to your list of must-visit restaurants. The food and service were outstanding. Michael, our waiter, was exceptional; he was attentive, insightful, and ensured a pleasant dining experience. The Photo+Gin+Nic (I may have misspelled their interpretation) cocktail, made with Tito's, was very refreshing—I was tempted to have a second but settled for one. The roasted oysters and calamari appetizers were both generous in portion and delicious. For the main course, the Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavolo offered a beautifully subtle spicy kick, and the surf and turf were both well-prepared and tasty. We'll definitely return.
   

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   Dan

   Raleigh

   12 reviews

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   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time eating at Encore, although we had been to their other property Northside Bistro many times. The food was outstanding, everything from the oysters appetizer to the fresh bread, to the tasty entrées. And the chess pie for dessert was delicious. Our server was fantastic and chef John came out to see us a number of times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Really outstanding service and food, and nice environment for a great date night or special occasion. 
   

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   John

   Raleigh

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Encore is simple the best food offered in Wake Forest area…..bar none. It is head and shoulders above the restaurant it replaced, Bruno’s.
   

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   Michelle

   New York City

   8 reviews

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   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We ate at the bar and the bartender Will was so friendly and attentive. There were four of us and mostly we really liked our meals. A little overseasoned for me for the entree. Desserts were delicious as well. Would try it again and order something a little plainer
   

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   Jeff

   Philadelphia

   55 reviews

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   5.0

   55 reviews

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Visiting from the Philadelphia area, which has many of the best eating establishments on the east coast. Encore Ristorante fare goes way above any in Philly. Chef Josh knows how to season and cook to perfection. The tuna had a perfectly seared exterior while still retaining the steak like texture of a wonderful filet mignon in the middle. The Italian dishes were not simply pastas and sauce. Each had a unique spin of goodness! Loved my grandma but no way could she match “Grandmas Sunday Gravy”.Portions are ample, Drinks are unique. Our server Sam, she was warm and welcoming. Wish we lived here so we could become regulars.
   

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   Mark

   Raleigh

   41 reviews

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   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   encore is a worthy replacement for bruno's - service (shoutout to michael ;~) and food were excellent - please be aware that while some menu items posted online are not necessarily available (they should keep menu updated), there were actually a lot more menu items than appear online
   

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   Donna

   Greensboro

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were a table of four and each ordered a different meal and then we sampled. Everyone agreed EVERY dish was excellent. So pleased to see that the pasta was cooked al dente which often doesn’t occur in Italian restaurants here. Michael, our waiter, was very helpful in describing particulars of a few dishes we had questions about. The ambiance was perfect. You can talk without being drowned out by load music. Overall a wonderful evening.
   

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   Sam and Mary

   Raleigh

   20 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best gnocchi since Italy! Wonderful food and excellent service!
   

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    Meredith

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great and attentive service. Really appreciate the care of the whole staff to make sure it’s a great experience. The quality and presentation of the courses was served with great attention to detail.
    

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