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Diners' Choice: Great for fine wines restaurants in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the most notable wine lists in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Amalia's Authentic Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (823)

$50 and over

Italian

Wake Forest

About the restaurant

Amalia Fumelli is the inspiration behind Amalia’s Authentic Italian Restaurant. She was born in Italy in 1932, and grew up on a farm. As she grew up, she took an interest in cooking and learned everything about the Italian kitchen from her mother and grandmother. For countless hours each day, Amalia began making hand-made pasta with her rolling pin on an old, wooden table. After many years, she had mastered her pasta creations through her skilled handiwork, precise cutting skills, and the amount of love she put into her work.

Over time, Amalia has passed all of her secrets and knowledge about food along to her children and grandchildren. One grandchild in particular, Filippo Fanfani, gained a passion for the art of cooking through her guidance. As a child, he spent all his days at his grandmother’s house preparing meals for his family. The two have a strong bond, that began with their conjoining love of creating meals that are enjoyable for everyone.

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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

My wife and I dined at Amalia’s for our anniversary and our first time experience was outstanding. The atmosphere, staff, and meal was amazing and we will return again soon.

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Tagliatelle alla Bolognese

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4.8

4.8 (4567)

$31 to $50

French

Durham

About the restaurant

Vin rouge is a French Bistro. We focus on classic preparations served in a true bistro atmosphere. We have beautiful patio and garden areas for those who prefer to dine outside. Please indicate your preference for dining inside or out. We look forward to cooking for you soon!

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Cathy

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service, delicious food. Highly recommended.

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French Onion Soup Gratinée

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Valentine's Day 2025

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4.8

4.8 (3107)

$50 and over

American

Cary

About the restaurant

Herons, the signature restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, offers an exceptional fine dining experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Located close to Raleigh, North Carolina, Herons is known for its locally inspired, seasonal menus and stunning garden views, Herons showcases a full-view kitchen and an elegant, art-filled dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Every detail—from the fresh, regionally sourced ingredients to the curated wine list—reflects a commitment to artistry and culinary excellence.

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Stacey

Dined 5 days ago

Dining at Herons was a wonderful experience. Each course was delicious and the service was outstanding.

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Vinnie's Steakhouse and Tavern

4.8

4.8 (1653)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Welcome to Vinnie’s Steak House and Tavern, the premiere destination for fine dining in the Triangle since 1987. Independently owned and operated, Vinnie’s proudly serves Certified Angus Beef in a variety of cuts and sizes. Vinnie’s also offers the freshest local seafood available, classic Italian fare, Farmer’s Market vegetables and homemade desserts.

Our display wine cellar houses an extensive selection of wines from around the world and serves as a centerpiece to our intimate and elegant dining room. White linen, vintage leather chairs and sparkling crystal will set the mood for a more than memorable dining experience, no matter what the occasion. For those truly exceptional occasions, Vinnie’s has three private rooms to host special events for groups of 12-30 and banquet packages are available for groups of 16 or more.

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Josh

Dined 1 day ago

Service was great. Food was good. Steaks were good. Nothing really left me feeling blown away, which is what you expect when you're paying $100+ per person at a steakhouse.

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Bacon- Wrapped Filet Mignon

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Delmonico Ribeye

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Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (955)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cary

About the restaurant

Maximillians Grill & Wine Bar has been serving Cary & the Triangle since 1991. Owned and operated by Will & Margie Hennessee, Maximillians offers global cuisine using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Offering over 15 wines by the glass in addition to an extensive bottle list, or enjoy one of our hand crafted cocktails or local draft beers. We hope you will join us, and if it is your first visit, it won't be your last! Cheers!

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Mark

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Food and the team here are always fantastic. Would recommend to anyone.

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The Capital Grille - Raleigh

4.8

4.8 (2661)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Karen

Dined 6 days ago

Great service and the food was awesome We will definitely return

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Filet Mignon 10oz

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Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake

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Soy Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

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East End Bistrot Raleigh

4.8

4.8 (281)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Raleigh

About the restaurant

East End Bistrot reflects our love for beautiful spaces, exquisite food & wine, and impeccable service.

Our menu is rooted in classic French flavors and techniques with some Asian inspiration using beautiful, high-quality ingredients from near and far.

The extensive list of fine and rare wines hand-selected by our sommelier to complement our menus and the exemplary service from our team of knowledgeable, personable hospitality professionals elevate the East End Bistrot experience to new heights.

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Todd

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Great spot for the occasional splurge. Everything was extremely well prepared and delicious. A minor complaint that the bread and butter for the table was bland. The tuna 'Cru' was above average. The steak was true to request, and the béarnaise was lick-your-plate good. The green beans were perfect ... which seems an odd thing to be memorable about, but they were just spot on. Table service was excellent, and the sommelier was helpful without being intrusive. Overall a great dinner experience, which was reflected in a rather hefty bill ... yet, I hope to return soon.

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Bin 54 Steak & Cellar

4.7

4.7 (1834)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

To contact the restaurant directly please email info@bin54chapelhill.com

Using only the highest quality ingredients, Bin 54 elevates classic steakhouse dishes to a new level of refinement. Staged in a warm contemporary setting, diners are offered glimpses of the wood-fired grill, semi-open kitchen and the temperature controlled wine room stocked with an extensive inventory of both eclectic and traditional selections. We also offer three private dining rooms; the Wine Cellar, which seats up to 8 guests, the Aberdeen Room, which seats up to 16 guests, and the Solarium, which seats up to 30 guests. Please contact us for information on large group and private dining.

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ShellyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Our server, MK, and the team made the experience at Bin 54 a delight. Great recommendations on the menu and excellent service.

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Beef Tenderloin Tartare

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Cucciolo Osteria Durham

4.7

4.7 (1647)

$31 to $50

Italian

Durham

About the restaurant

Cousins Jimmy and Julian Kim welcome you to Cucciolo Osteria Durham! A sister restaurant to the original Cucciolo Osteria in Seoul, Korea, offering modern Italian cuisine with a twist.

We are located in the same building as the Amtrak train station, just opposite side, next to West End Wine Bar.

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Brendan

Dined 7 days ago

Food was amazing as always! Everything tasted so fresh and the service was great. Has been our go to spot for special occasions

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Linguine alla Vongole

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Butter Chicken 'Sostanza' Style

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Cru Food and Wine Bar - Fenton

4.2

4.2 (175)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Cary

About the restaurant

CRÚ is excited to announce our newest location: perfectly poised in the heart of the active Fenton triangle, just around the corner from the theaters (!), the Sephora (!!), salons (!!!), Pilates, gelatto, sporting goods & clothing stores, soccer park, aquatic center, and so much more. Phew! — after all that activity, you are going to need a place to unwind. Let our CRÚ staff take care of you! Stop by and experience the unique mix of Napa style foods, wines, fun and relaxation that only CRÚ can offer.

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Koren

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

They were out of pizza that day which was surprising

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