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Bombolo, Chapel Hill, NC

Bombolo

4.6
4.6
299 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • 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

  • A Dinner with CHAPEL HILL WINE COMPANY

    $135.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    5 Wines - 5 Courses of Food - $135 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

Menu

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What 299 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Innovative

  • Durham

    Neighborhood gem

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bombolo in Chapel Hill delights with an innovative menu and exceptional service. Guests rave about the "excellent food" and "creative dishes," praising standout items like the meatballs, BBQ shrimp, and octopus migas. The atmosphere is "warm" and "fun," making it perfect for any occasion. Chef Garrett's culinary artistry is "amazing."

299 Reviews

  1. Donald

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Three of us dined early to try the early Sunday burger special. We know the regular menu is exceptional and therefore had high expectations. Chef-owner Garrett did not disappoint. I enjoyed the best burger I’ve had in ages. All three of us noticed the exceptional medley of flavors. Whenever you have a taste for a class A burger and fries—this is it! Go Bombolo.

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  2. Emily

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent original culinary experience. Beautiful, delicious recipes were memorable—baked oysters, sweet, tangy sauce with a little toasty bite of bread crumbs; the greens and croutons in the Caesar salad were fantastic—like no other area restaurant; the seafood ravioli, the sauce the pasta were so fresh and flavorful; both the cardamom cheesecake and the Bombolo chocolate mousse pie w hazelnut crumbs were light, smooth and creamy and the hot fresh French press coffee added aroma and a perfect ending. We splurged tonight including sharing in a rich bottle of Bordeaux wine. Likely one of our finest, most festive meals for a long time. Merci Mille fois, Bombolo chefs and excellent service team! Fabulous date night!

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  3. Saiwen

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great. Service could be better. We don't need the staff to do a song and dance. It would be appreciated if we weren't made to feel like a nuisance for wanting to spend money.

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  4. James

    VIP

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden gem in an unassuming location. The food out punches its wait. Reasonably priced for the quality. Extensive wine list. Interesting and special menu. We enjoyed our Valentine’s dinner immensely.

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  5. Michael

    VIP

    Raleigh

    63 reviews

    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great menu and wine list Somewhat overpriced but worth it

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  6. Jake

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very friendly staff. Any wines are great and the pasta certainly tastes fresh!

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  7. Charles

    VIP

    Greensboro

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful menu, wonderful food, great service! What a treat-- from the cocktail to the appetizers, dinner, and dessert, everything was thoughtfully made! Food was delicious and different from the standard fare. I highly recommend this restaurant!!

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  8. Darian

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the door at the start of our dinner experience we were greeted with a very warm and pleasant welcome. The atmosphere was very cozy with a beautiful ambiance that really set the tone and mood for the evening. The host even offered us options with seating which worked due the intimacy of the restaurant. We sat at the bar where it was very pleasant and the bar tender was very friendly and observant. All the servers were super helpful with providing us with menu suggestions and information. The food was delicious and full of flavor and the portion was perfect for my partner and I both. We both had drinks that were really good as well. We both enjoyed our meal and overall experience and I would definitely pick Bombolo again soon for another date night.

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  9. Charles

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    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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  10. David

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    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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FAQs

Bombolo is rated 4.6 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 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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