6 Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Carrboro

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Bombolo

4.6

Exceptional(307)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Chapel Hill

Booked 8 times today

Named 2023 Restaurant of the Year by Eater. Dishes you’ve long loved served alongside dishes you’ve never heard of make our ever-changing menu an adventure you’ll want to embark on often. Our wine list is as varied as our food, and every one of our cocktails has been created just for Bombolo by our mixologist.

2. Talulla's

4.7

Exceptional(1261)

Price: Moderate

• Turkish • Chapel Hill

Booked 13 times today

Talulla's is a gem in the neighborhood, offering an exceptional Turkish dining experience. Reviewers rave about the restaurant's excellent service, warm ambiance, and consistently delicious, well-executed food. As one reviewer says, 'This is a cuisine that is experimental for anyone unfamiliar with it, but it’s still comfort food; delicious, well-executed comfort food.' The restaurant's unique decor and cozy atmosphere make it perfect for intimate gatherings and dates.

3. Jujube

4.7

Exceptional(1474)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Chapel Hill

Booked 18 times today

Jujube offers a unique culinary experience to the Triangle that brings Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Indian and Indonesian cuisine infused with the finest Western influenced flavors. We feature an extensive collection of craft beer, a wide variety of wines that elegantly complement our menu, as well as a refreshing assortment of signature cocktails. Escape the ordinary. Come enjoy our social and harmonious environment where Asian themed decor and soft lantern lighting awaits you. In the warmer months, enjoy dining al fresco on our screened patio. At Jujube we aim to bring you an eclectic myriad of tastes in an ambiance that brings together both the beauty of Asian tradition paired with a whimsical modern twist. Curbside Pickup and Dine in daily. Reservations or call ahead strongly encouraged.

4. Il Palio

4.8

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Chapel Hill

Booked 14 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.

5. Elements

4.8

Exceptional(2487)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Chapel Hill

Booked 9 times today

Elements is OPEN for DINE IN & TAKEOUT! From the moment you walk in to the last delicious morsel you will taste, we promise to deliver a unique and exquisite dining experience. Our cuisine combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques to enhance the flavors of local and sustainable ingredients. Our menu changes often to capitalize on the freshest and most seasonal fare. We believe George Barnard Shaw said it best when he said. There is no love sincerer than the love of food." We couldn't agree more. From fork to mouth, we wish you good eats.Elements Team

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6. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Durham

4.4

Awesome(2166)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Durham

Booked 33 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Bombolo

2. Talulla's

3. Jujube

4. Il Palio

5. Elements

6. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Durham

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