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Bombolo, Chapel Hill, NC

Bombolo

4.6
4.6
291 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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
  • 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

  • Italian Wine Dinner - Wednesday, 2/5 6:30 pm

    $100.00 per person

    Feb 5, 2025 only
    5 courses - 5 wines - $100 per person. Join us all at Bombolo for another wine dinner with our friend Daniel Lieurance of Dandelion Wines. Daniel imports wines from small producers in regions a bit less familiar to many wine drinkers, and seeks out high quality over high recognition. Chef has planned a menu that leans more Italian than is his habit but will include some surprise pairings as well - as usual! Bombolo does request you to secure your reservation with a credit card. It will not be charged unless you cancel the reservation less than 48 hours ahead of the event. $50 cancellation fee.
    Italian Wine Dinner -  Wednesday, 2/5 6:30 pm Photo
  • A Dinner with CHAPEL HILL WINE COMPANY

    $145.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    5 Wines - 5 Courses of Food - $145 pp Join everyone at Bombolo for an evening of wines from the Raptor Ridge Winery in Oregon - presented to you by the owner of the winery itself, Scott Shull. Wines from Oregon are some of our favorites recently and those from Raptor Ridge are delightful. They offer broad opportunities for pairing with bold flavors, a thing Chef is all too pleased to do for you. We hope you will enjoy this evening. Bombolo does ask that you secure your reservation with a credit card. The $50 cancellation fee will only be charged if you cancel less than 48 hours before the event.
  • Mussels Dinner with Dick Barrows

    $49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A three course prix fixe experience with Chef Dick Barrows offering French bistro classics

What 291 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bombolo in Chapel Hill offers a delightful culinary experience with "delicious and creative dishes" and a "warm atmosphere." Chef Garrett's inventive menu features standout items like the "lamb heart bolognese" and "curried halibut bowl." While some find dishes too spicy or pricey, the "amazing food and staff" consistently impress.

291 Reviews
  1. Charles

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Best martini I have had in a while.

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  2. David

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful evening with engaging, efficient waitress and excellent food and drink!

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  3. Amy

    VIP

    Raleigh

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday burger night! Great burger! And because Open Table showed my birthday was approavhing I received a slice of lemon almond tart! A great night out!

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  4. Whitney

    VIP

    Wilmington

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favorite restaurant in the triangle. Highly recommend bringing more people so you can try everything on the menu. Highly recommend the meatballs and bbq shrimp, both menu mainstays, or anything on the updates daily menu. You can’t go wrong!

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  5. sam

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very good, and the service was solid, but very expensive.

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  6. Adena

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The lamb heart bolognese was amazing and owner Derrick was very sweet. Will definitely be coming back!

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  7. jason

    VIP

    New York City

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service. Drinks were tasty as well

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  8. Lee

    Montana

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lilo- bartender is awesome and food is great- great wine as well

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  9. Raymond

    VIP

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    More expensive than comparable places. Unusual dishes that are on the whole too spicy. Might be to some folks taste, but not to mine.

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  10. chapelhillian

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm atmosphere, attentive staff, delicious and creative dishes.

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FAQs

Bombolo is rated 4.6 stars by 291 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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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