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Private dining room  - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC

Il Palio

4.7 (1794)
$50 and over
Italian
1505 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Neighborhood gem
Il Palio is an intimate restaurant in the Siena Hotel. We strive to emulate the best of the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality at the table and in the glass. Our vision is simple – use the best local and Italian ingredients as purely as possible and serve them with comfort and pride. We cook as an Italian might in North Carolina.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Robert Compton
  • Catering
    Private dining and meeting space available from 2 - 200. Please contact the Catering & Sales team at 919.929.4000 or via email: astruble@sienahotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Ballroom at The Siena Hotel is beautifully appointed with natural light and can seat up to 100 and receptions up to 150. It can also be split into two smaller rooms. The Terrace Room off of Il Palio is also available for events of up to 36 people.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Castro: (919) 918-2539
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Cross street
    Franklin St. and Estes Dr.
  • Parking details
    Ample, complimentary self parking and valet parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,794 people are saying

Il Palio 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

    Great for fine wines

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Romantic

  • Durham

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palio in Chapel Hill offers an exceptional Italian dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Known for its house-made pasta, "truffle tagliatelle," and exquisite "black truffle sauce," the restaurant delights guests with a welcoming atmosphere. Servers like Massimo and Spencer ensure a memorable visit, making it perfect for special occasions.
1,794 Reviews
  1. Randy VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely an amazing and complete experience from the front check in to the table. The food is fantastic and the service is impeccable. This is the spot for that special occasion or a night out.

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  2. ANN

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been going to Il Palio for years and we always enjoy our meal.

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  3. Denise

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful ambience and fantastic service by Massimo in the evening and Gabriel in the morning made my experience fantastic! I’ll be back!

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  4. Amanda

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Italian in Chapel Hill. Everything is made in house: focaccia bread, vinaigrette dressing, all pasta, my beloved black truffle sauce, honeysuckle syrup for a specialty Pimm’s drink and desserts. It is worth the hype and price!

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  5. Karen

    Virginia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely dinner. Great way to celebrate our anniversary. Food was excellent, service was top notch.

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  6. Sue VIP

    Georgia35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful surprise to find this delicious restaurant in our hotel. It was the perfect way to end a travel day. What made it even more special was our waiter, Massimo. He made us felt welcomed and special .

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  7. Jesse

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It had been a long time l had been dining here and remembered what an excellent experience it had been. Sunday, Mother’s Day, was a wonderful dining experience for me and my wife. I shall return in the near future.

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  8. Marjorie

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I enjoy going to a fine dining restaurant where I am certain that every time I go it is consistently great. That is why I go to Il Palio. We had a delicious meal with a welcoming & professional staff.

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  9. John

    Durham/County Durham1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great, the service was great, and the experience was great. The ambience, however, felt a little bit more like a hotel restaurant, which is what it is.

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  10. Garry VIP

    Asheville / Western North Carolina11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent eating experience. Please keep it up.

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Il Palio is rated 4.7 stars by 1794 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Il Palio

1505 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Franklin St. and Estes Dr.
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample, complimentary self parking and valet parking available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Robert Compton
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Private dining and meeting space available from 2 - 200. Please contact the Catering & Sales team at 919.929.4000 or via email: astruble@sienahotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Ballroom at The Siena Hotel is beautifully appointed with natural light and can seat up to 100 and receptions up to 150. It can also be split into two smaller rooms. The Terrace Room off of Il Palio is also available for events of up to 36 people.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Castro: (919) 918-2539
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