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   RyanR

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Chef's tasting menu with wine pairing did not disappoint. The various dishes built to a climax when the main dishes came. Without question I did not leave hungry!

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   MargueriteL

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Dining outdoors is perfect! Service is perfect. Pietro who served us is both eager to please and humorous. Initial glitches like an unstable table that was quickly fixed, and an overly salty dish that was replaced by a new plate keep me from checking 5 stars throughout. Maybe next time!

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   Debbie

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on May 15, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent Food, Excellent Ambiance, Excellent Service

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   Mikey

   Wilmington

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Have always enjoyed our time at the Sienna. Room, Food and Service are always great. We were celebrating our Anniversary dinner and had the Chef's table menu..

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on May 11, 2022

   overall2food2service4ambience3

   Way overpriced!

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6. LS

   LeeS

   Wilmington

   82 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   82 reviews

   Dined on May 10, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We've known our server Pietro for 6 yrs. Always pleasant and professional. The food is not to be missed, especially the bolognese. If you get the half orders of pasta then you have room to try the crispy brussel sprouts and the trio of crostini, and of course dessert. Enjoy.

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7. LG

   LuisaG

   Raleigh

   6 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall3food3service4ambience3

   The food is good and we may go again if we are in the area.

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   luv2dine

   Raleigh

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on May 8, 2022

   overall4food4service4ambience4

   We had a nice Sunday brunch but thought it was overpriced for the experience. Our bill was $200 for 2 people. The servers were all very friendly and helpful, but lacked the "polish" that you would expect from a high-end establishment. Would recommend but not as a fine dining experience.

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9. BG

   BigGene

   Philadelphia

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on May 3, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Need reservations. Very small ( intimate ) dining room. Classic Italian cuisine. Professional wait staff.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great service and food!

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    Penny

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dinner was excellent! All the servers were nice and personable. I had the cheese board and the lobster ravioli. Perfection!

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12. MM

    MarkM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5

    We ate on the terrace.The evening was cool and quiet. The service was prompt,and friendly. We shared chilled oysters which were perfect. The veal dish was delicious as was the truffle laced pasta. Our waiter was knowledgeable and suggested the perfect complimentary wines. We are ready to back again soon.

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    MarciaH

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall2food3service1ambience5

    The service was really slow. My pasta was not hot, and one of our guests said his fish wasn't cook properly on one side. We had been there once before and loved it. I was embarrassed that our out of town guests had to experience such a disappointing meal. We won't be coming back or recommending it to friends.

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    SandroE

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience3

    The Foie gras appetizer was served with only two slices of toast, which was far from optimal to enjoy the dish properly. Besides, the pasta alla amnatriciana, despite being a well-established spicy dish, was far too spicy making the experience less enjoyable. But overall, we had a pleasant family dinner.

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15. KM

    KevinM

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 20, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Chef was spectacular. Most attentive. Great help in wine selection.

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    GregandSusan

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Authentic Italian cuisine, well prepared with the freshest ingredients. Bravo!

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    AnneM

    Wilmington

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Easter menu was lovely.

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    bobm

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food is outstanding...best we have had in the area!

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    Thomas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience3

    The food was excellent. The garden salad was perfect and the lobster ravioli superb. Service was very polite and professional, although our waiter did not check on us enough and we had to flag his attention a time or two. Overall, this is a very good restaurant.

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20. AP

    AlessandroP

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A taste of Italy. The restaurant is in a very exclusive hotel in Chapel Hill. The staff of the hotel is very kind and make you feel very welcome after you step in. The Restaurant… Massimo is the best of the Italian expression and all, waiter and waitresses, gives their heart and skin to make you feel at home. All the plates I tried deserved time and calm to taste the amazing feeling, the combinations and the quality give you another level of food experience. My suggestion is, once you try “Il Palio”…. We know how the sentence finish..

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21. KM

    KathyM

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    Delightful evening at Il Palio celebrating a birthday. Food presentation was spectacular and beyond delicious. Whole Bass, Rigatoni Bolognese and salmon and octopus appetizers brought smiles. Serving sizes for 'regular' portion of pasta was fine given the bread and large appetizer that was not shared. Wait person provided solid recommendations and though he seemed to be only wait serving 6 tables was able to provide some personal attention.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Great service, thanks Kristine.

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    Girolamo

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is absolutely one of the best restaurants in the Triangle! Varied menu of imaginative dishes, superb in quality and taste! Service was perfect. Certainly expensive, but the place to go for special occasions like an anniversary dinner.

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    rusty

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Excellent food. Average service, but food wins. Will definitely go again.

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really wonderful food and service

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    AlessandroP

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I think that is an amazing and comfortable place to go, divine food and very care of the customer. Appreciate it so much.

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience3

    Couple seated 15 minutes after my husband and I, received drinks, appetizers and meal before us? Eggplant was watery and no flavor. Waitstaff were courteous.

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28. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    We had a great experience! After WE made a mistake with our order, the waitstaff pleasantly made a switch for us. The chef also took the time to come out and give us a complimentary appetizer while we waited for our meal. The food was perfect! Delicious and the presentation was beautiful! We would definitely recommend this restaurant

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    JohnC

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience5

    This restaurant came highly recommended but was a disappointment. Salad was great but pasta dishes were fair at best. It was very clear other tables were offered a higher quality service experience. Not worth a drive from as far away as Cary or Raleigh.

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30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was hands down one of the best meals we have had in the triangle ever. Our server Massimo was amazing and had fantastic recommendations for all of questions. We ordered three small pasta dishes and one entree. We had originally ordered an appetizer and when it didn’t come out before our first pasta dishes, they comped it for us without us even knowing about it! The pappardelle bolognese and the short rib cavatelli were fantastic. Our second dishes were the whole fried bass and the lobster ravioli. That ravioli was hands down the best I have ever had. We finished our meal with tiramisu and almond cake. The tiramisu was the best we have ever had. If I could give our meal a million stars I would. We will DEFINITELY be back and recommend to everyone we know!

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    nraleighfoodies

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    We thoroughly enjoyed our Chef's tasting with one exception. We made a point of mentioning a severe food allergy when we ordered and yet we were presented a dish containing the allergen. The server apologized profusely but still, they should not ask for special needs if they are not going to pay attention. We were quickly provided a delicious alternative and overall, the food and service was outstanding. I would highly recommend to others, but as is always the case at any venue, be vigilant regarding special dietary issues.

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    ArminS

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The Spaghettini alla Carrettiera definitely changed the experience. One of the best pasta dishes I've ever enjoyed. Transformed it from a decent meal to a fantastic meal. Excellent service as well with a very warm team.

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    Erin

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2022

    overall2food1service2ambience3

    We were very much looking forward to this dinner, but unfortunately the food was unimpressive, especially for the price.

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34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great food!!!

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    PacoL

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4

    Food quality has gone downhill. It was a slow Tuesday night and the main dishes were very lackluster.

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    margaretF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience1

    The food was a huge disappointment: overpriced, small portions and lacking in flavor

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    HungryMan

    Charlotte

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Top notch food and service - one of the very best restaurants in the Carolinas.

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    LarryP

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Very good Italian restaurant with excellent service. Food was outstanding! Everyone is friendly and helpful. We’d come back.

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    Starcity4food

    Richmond

    79 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    79 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Il Palio provided my spouse and me with a spectacular evening. We shared an oyster starter that was delightful. The sauce simply exploded with flavor. We also shared the lobster ravioli, another dish enhanced and completed by the sauce (thank goodness we had bread to fully enjoy the plate). Our Secondi courses were duck and beef. Both were cooked with care and commitment. The flavors were awesome. My spouse said the duck was the best! We even had room for a little limoncello and tiramisu! The entire evening was perfect. Thank you.

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    Carolinian

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    really fine food, even better than on previous visits.

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