Bombolo

4.7

318 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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2 people

Apr 21, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, International, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 914-6374
Website
http://www.bombolochapelhill.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Garret Fleming

Location
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Cross street
MLK and Hillsborough St.
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
N, NS, T, and A lines
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Graduation Weekend PrixFixe Menu
$75.00 per person
May 9, 2025 - May 10, 2025
We're offering a prix fixe menu for Friday and Saturday night, available on our website. These prix fixe menus are the only menus available for dinner. https://www.bombolochapelhill.com/menu Please note: We are taking reservations for the patio this weekend. But, in the case of bad weather we will not have other seating options available. If we are unable to honor your reservation, our cancellation policy will not apply.
Mother's Day PrixFixe Menu
$50.00 - $75.00 per person
May 11, 2025 only
We're offering a prix fixe menu, available on our website. These prix fixe menus are the only menus available for brunch and dinner. Brunch will be served from 11 AM - 2 PM Dinner will be served from 4 PPM - 10 PM https://www.bombolochapelhill.com/menu Please note: We are taking reservations for the patio this weekend. But, in the case of bad weather we will not have other seating options available. If we are unable to honor your reservation, our cancellation policy will not apply.

What 318 people are saying

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

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bombolo in Chapel Hill is a "hidden gem" known for its "inventive and delicious" menu that "stands above" other local dining options. Visitors praise its "cozy and romantic" atmosphere, "attentive and personable" service, and "extensive wine list." Despite its small size, Bombolo offers an "amazing" dining experience with "fantastic" food and a "thoughtfully made" menu.

318 Reviews

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Paul
Greensboro2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pleasant surprise. Not familiar with the area and took a chance on the reviews in OpenTable and it did not disappoint. Tiny, cozy and friendly staff. Food was fantastic. Short menu (good things), each with fresh, tasty ingredients. A little tricky to find, but well worth the effort.
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Lee
Montana3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food- great selection of unique dishes! Great place to enjoy close friends or family for dinner.
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Paul VIP
Los Angeles5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Exciting food, wonderful experience all around. Many thanks!
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John
Raleigh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a hidden gem! We highly, highly recommend.
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John
Chicago83 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great hidden gem in Chapel Hill Very creative and well executed menu. Stands above most of the other Chapel Hill dining options. We’ll now be a more frequent diner there.
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Tim VIP
Raleigh32 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been eating out in the Triangle for many years, but this was our first experience dining at Bombolo. It was superb on every level. The food was inventive and delicious. The service was attentive and personable. Although the place is on the small side, (the tables are close together and the noise level can get up there), it is a cozy and romantic spot. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Chapel Hill/Carrboro.
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Clare
Raleigh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding! innovative menu, food never disappoints.
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Nina VIP
Raleigh17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful restaurant in every way: delicious, perfectly prepared, revelatory food; expert, kind, considerate service!
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Alexander VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Both courses as well as wine by the glass were excellent!
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Nick
Cleveland20 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We almost didn’t go inside the restaurant, but after we ordered and received our food we were beyond amazed. My fish entre was the best dish i have tasted in over a year. The chef came over to greet and talk to us and we were treated as if we were already great friends. Best dining experience in our time in North Carolina. Recommended to all
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FAQs

Bombolo is rated 4.7 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
MLK and Hillsborough St.
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, International, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
N, NS, T, and A lines
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Garret Fleming
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bombolochapelhill.com/
Phone number
(919) 914-6374

Bombolo

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Graduation Weekend PrixFixe Menu

Mother's Day PrixFixe Menu

Menu

What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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