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Private dining room  - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC
Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC
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Wood grilled octopus - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC
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Il Palio

4.8
4.8
1784 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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

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What 1,784 people are saying

Il Palio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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 offers a delightful dining experience with "incredible food" and "excellent service." The restaurant is favored for its homemade pasta, creative menu, and extensive wine list. Guests frequently commend servers like Massimo and Lyle for enhancing the experience. Perfect for special occasions, Il Palio is "highly recommended."
1,784 Reviews
  1. Frank

    Raleigh10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife & I dined with old friends on Sunday. The main reason we chose IlPalio was b/c most restaurants are closed on Sunday. We knew it would be pricier than most restos but didn’t realize how much pricier. My wife’s salad and grilled octopus were too salty, which the waiter simply shrugged at and made no effort to compensate us or ask for replacement. Everyone else was pleased with their dishes and dessert but as mentioned, prices are in the stratosphere so be warned.

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  2. Michael VIP

    Nashville70 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    A promising start and then we couldn’t get any help. Wanted wine with dinner when the food came but no one checked on us. The food tasted great but there were shell fragments in with the entree which spoiled the experience of the otherwise tasty food. The regulars were regaled by the staff but guess we won’t be regulars at this expensive restaurant.

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  3. Jennifer VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went there for my daughter’s birthday and the food was phenomenal- the pasta and the fish and the veal we all had came out delicious - and really yummy focaccia to start. Wonderful night out!

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  4. Victoria

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always lovely, always perfect. Incredible food, excellent service. Highly recommend.

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  5. Kimberley VIP

    Wilmington4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did the Chef five course dinner option and it was amazing. We had great service. The food was impeccable and the wine pairing was perfect. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  6. Nicole

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening celebrating my daughters 23rd birthday.

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  7. John VIP

    Miami332 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, an extraordinary experience. I hosted all my siblings and their significant others, and all were incredibly impressed. Chef Bob continues to excel. Highly recommended. We've never been disappointed dining there.

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  8. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely as always. Massimo took excellent care of us, and the tiramisu is exquisite.

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  9. John VIP

    Raleigh31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good ambiance, excellent food, and great service.

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  10. JENNIFER

    Raleigh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We dined at Il Palio for my Italian American husbands birthday recently and had a great time with Massimo. We loved how low the lighting was and it was extremely comfy and intimate. We ordered the grilled octopus (not the best i've had, not the worst), the meatballs DELISH, and the oysters were incredible. We really appreciate the offer of two pasta sizes so you can try more dishes, we got the bolognese and the ricotta and lobster ravioli both amazing. We both had a negroni that was perfect, shouldn't be but a surprisingly simple drink to screw up. Overall we had a nice time and my only critique is... Italians dine late. Please don't offer an 8:30 option and then rush your guests to put their full order in. We probably would have ordered a lot more food and drinks if we hadn't been rushed because the kitchen was closing. Cut your reservations off at 8 if that's the case. Pretty tacky for the pricing.

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Il Palio is rated 4.8 stars by 1784 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Il Palio

1505 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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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
  • 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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