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Wood grilled octopus - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC

Il Palio

4.7
4.7
1740 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

  • Thanksgiving

    US$92.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Enjoy a wonderful feast of Italian and American Thanksgiving classics. Il Palio is offering a special 3 course, set price menu for $92 per person. We are taking reservations between 12noon and 5pm.
    Thanksgiving photo

What 1,740 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palio offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "best risotto" and "perfectly prepared" dishes like lamb chops and lobster ravioli. Despite occasional noise and price concerns, the "wonderful atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a top choice for special occasions.

1,740 Reviews
  1. Joy

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Jackie

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Lesley

    Raleigh

    42 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  4. Diane

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  5. Kathryn

    Atlanta Metro

    24 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  6. Charles

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super tasty authentic food. Very good. Great ambience and server were great

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  7. Eric

    New York City

    114 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed. This restaurant is in a hotel off of a heavily scented lobby with no door to mitigate the scent entering the dining room. We thought the pasta was very good , octopus was slightly over cooked with singular flavor, small portion for the price. Lamb chops were good, but again overcooked. The duck portion was plentiful, but we wouldn’t seek out the sauce again as it lacked richness, and a deep, balanced flavor profile. Service was very good. This is a pricey restaurant that sadly just wasn’t worth it.

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  8. Joseph

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always a lovely meal when you choose the chef’s tasting menu along side their attentive service.

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  9. Kera

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely head waiter and delicious food, however the female waitstaff that was helping our waiter was super rude! Absolutely nasty.

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  10. Ken

    Orange County

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, friendly service my favorite Italian restaurant

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Il Palio is rated 4.7 stars by 1740 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 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.
  • Area
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 06:30–10:00 Sat, Sun 07:00–11:00 Dinner Daily 17:30–21:00
  • 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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