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Bombolo, Chapel Hill, NC

Bombolo

4.7 (324)
$31 to $50
Italian
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Garret Fleming
  • 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

  • The Plump Rabbit

    Multiple dates available
    The Plump Rabbit is a regular sandwich popup hosted on select Saturdays at Bombolo. Please see our website for this week's menu.
    The Plump Rabbit Photo
  • Rosé Dinner With Orsini Wines

    $85.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Wine Paired Four Course Dinner $85 pp We're joining forces with our friend, sommelier, Michael Maller at Orsini Wines to bring you a wonderful pairing of Chef Garret's delicious food and a beautiful selection of rosé. Here's to pink wine and warm weather! Join us! Bombolo does ask that you secure your reservation with a credit card. The $25 cancellation fee per person will only be charged if you cancel less than 48 hours before the event.

What 324 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bombolo offers a "delightful menu, wonderful food, great service" in a cozy, intimate setting. Notable dishes like squid ink tagliatelle and wild boar pasta showcase their "innovative menu" with unique flavors. While slightly pricey, it's considered a "hidden gem" in Chapel Hill, perfect for special occasions and date nights.
324 Reviews
  1. Isaac

    Coastal North Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Mother’s Day fixed menu. Food was delicious but maybe a little salty on some of the sauces. Will definitely visit again.

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  2. Nancy VIP

    Charlotte39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Really enjoyed our meal here and the waiter was excellent! We sat outside which was lovely except very hot at 85 degrees. Two tiny fans were out but not on, and when we asked, only one worked. It would be nice to have a little Music outside to minimize hearing other conversations. Would’ve loved a gluten free pasta option for the wild boar dish! The food aaa excellent, including the meatballs, papardelle, she crab soup, beef Wellington and lemon tiramisu.

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  3. Anna VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual! Always a pleasurable palate voyage of discovery.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Barbara

    Raleigh16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with a great crisp white wine. We had the the softshell crab plate and the stuffed poblano pepper at the bar. Both were delicious. We also followed up with an order of the focaccia bread to soak of the sauces on both of the plates. The focaccia was warm and deliciously light and airy. The bar also is set up to make it welcoming to you as you enter the restaurant. It is a small place so usually best to make a reservation or call ahead.

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  5. Janet

    Raleigh34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New and interesting items on the menu, especially the squid ink tagliatelle w/ crab. Spicy and good. Lots of flavors. The wild boar pasta was similarly excellent. Enjoyed the chicken liver pate as well. Bombolo’s chocolate desert was rich. Salad was a good choice to soften all the rich foods. Really appreciated the white anchovies in the salad. They’re special. The wine (Dragon) was an excellent full-bodied white that stood up to all the strong flavors in the meal. Service was superb. This is a neighborhood treasure with great food!

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  6. Paige

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was outstanding. She did an excellent job of explaining menu choices and making recommendations. Everyone at our table of six was delighted with our server and our food.

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  7. Paul

    Greensboro2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    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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  8. Lee

    Montana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Bombolo is rated 4.7 stars by 324 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bombolo

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
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