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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Lyle was a professional waiter. He was attentive but not too much. He anticipated our needs and kept our anniversary dinner at a perfect pace. The Chianti he chose was perfect. Our room was spacious and clean. All of the staff were wonderful.

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   Mocha

   Raleigh

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Always great food and excellent service! A wonderful place for special occasions.

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   Stacy

   New Orleans

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was amazing, but the waiter made the night. He did not even know it was our anniversary but took extra care of us and was incredibly patient as we waited for our daughter to join us. We will definitely go back!

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   KS4536

   Naples

   1 review

   vip
   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall2food1service4ambience3

   Veal dish was terrible. (Grey in color, unappealing, and tasted terrible). Pasta dishes were fair, slightly over cooked and overpriced.

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   Bettys

   New England

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on August 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was awesome. Great wine. Massimo was the best waiter.

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6. EJ

   EJSDiner

   Raleigh

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on August 5, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Super elegant and delicious. Gluten free options available too. Our server, Massimo, is fantastic.

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   EssieLee

   Orlando

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on August 4, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   My husband and I enjoyed our Anniversary dinner at Il Palio in the most serene environment. The service was great and the food was absolutely amazing. I love that they offer two portion sizes so you can experience more than one of the amazing dinners. .The Haw River mushrooms are a must have and next time I hope to try the Chef's Tasting Menu.

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   James

   Austin

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on July 30, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Outstanding service from the very minute we arrived. The entire staff seemed to be happy we were there. The waiter was especially attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. Our dinner was incredible! I will definitely go back again if I am in the area.

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   KentH

   Key West

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The chef wine paired dinner is excellent. The wait staff and chef are all very personable

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    GiorgiaB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely amazing. I'm Italian and I can say that my dinner at Il Palio was an explosion of flavors that bring me back to my country. The octopus was exceptional and the truffle tagliatelle too. The wine selection is amazing. Awesome experience, I'll come back for sure. 5 stars

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food was outstanding best dinner I’ve had in chapel hill and staff was very attentive

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Great waiter (James), good food, nice experience.

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    NancyA

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We got the family tasting dinner and it was excellent! Absolutely perfect!

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    TinaS

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Dining at Il Palio was a true experience! The ambiance was beautiful with tea light candles and soft music playing. The customer service was top tier as they were very attentive to our every need. The food was true Italian cuisine at its finest. The pasta was delectable, the drinks were superb, and the desserts were ‘melt in your mouth’ deliciousness. There was not a single bad moment during this dining experience. I would highly recommend for a cozy, intimate, delicious meal.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Heather is an exceptional waitress.

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    ottsjr

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Absolutely outstanding service and food. We stay at the hotel twice a year and we always have dinner at Il Palio - and not because it’s in the hotel. If you are traveling to Chapel Hill, having dinner at Il Palio is an absolute must.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    A nice dinner. Enjoyable. Value perhaps the only issue.

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    darcyl

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 16, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    The food was good but I do not think it stands up to the hype

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    BrieB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings is truly a gourmet journey of flavors well executed that make you appreciate the the highlighted item of every course. Loved every moment.

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    JamiW

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service and food. Cool options! Server was able to make great recommendations and they were able to accommodate food allergies.

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    Marie

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience3

    Food was delicious. The portion size was small for the price. The chicken Marsala did not come with any side so for the price it was a bit steep. The spaghetti was very good but again for a pasta dish it was pricey. The market salad was generous and very fresh. Our waiter was very attentive. The ambiance was a little dark but I think they were starting some renovations so many it will get a little facelift. Overall we were pleased and would still recommend this restaurant

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    aimee123

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Fresh pasta food, great bread and oil. Best caprice salad I’ve ever had. Small portions and expensive tho. Good service. We overall enjoyed. Special occasion restaurant.

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    barbc

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food was excellent!!! Everyone ordered tasted amazing!

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    seniordiner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always a pleasure dining at Il Palio. It's our go-to restaurant for special occasions!

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    Duke

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best meal and overall experience since moving to Triangle 4 yrs ago. Just great service from Masimo who knew the menu well. Was one of the more expensive meals but worth the money for our 39th wedding anniversary. Ordered beef carpaccio, fried artichokes with oyster mushrooms, truffle pasta, cheese plate w/ vin santo and of course a great Super Tuscan to wash it all down. They gave us champagne and vin santo and dessert on the house ! Everything was excellent.

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    ThomasM

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Out table of four all had the tasting menu with wine pairings. Each course had two or three different plates that we all shared. We had a wonderful carpaccio plate and prosciutto plate for an appetizer, followed by three different cheeses, three pastas in different sauces, a meat course and dessert. The wines were prosecco, rose, pinot nero, montepulciano d'abruzzo, and port. Il Palio does not disappoint in food, wine, service or atmosphere.

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    GabrielL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I brought my sister to the restaurant to celebrate her getting her PhD. She had a fantastic time at the restaurant. Food was amazing and flavorful. Definitely will bring her back again.

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    ChapelHillVistor

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    If you wish to experience fine dining in the Chapel Hill area, il Palio is the place I would look to go with a nice selection for food and wine. Its upscale casual, and a bit pricey, but worth it for a special occasion.

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    raync

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    We did the chef special menu where they chose dishes and wine pairings. An excellent introduction/overview. This was a great way to sample many dishes. All were excellent. The caprese was the best I've had outside of Tuscany. Homemade pastas we're perfect. Main course of veal cutlet, grilled asparagus, roasted brussel sprouts, garlic potatoes. Four different wines. Wonderful food; excellent service.

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    GregB

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Service was excellent, as was the food. Will definitely be back when in the area again!

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We went to Il Palio for the second straight year to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and they did not disappoint. Food, service and ambiance were top notch. One of our favorite Triangle restaurants came through again!

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    marciadi

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    When the food came to the table it needed to be re-heated and the service was only fair.

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    ChapHillCouple

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was amazing. The Chef’s Tasting with wine pairings was excellent. Everything that was served tasted better than I expected and the wines were great.

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    PestoDog

    Toledo

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We’re considering Il Palio as the venue for our kids’ wedding rehearsal dinner. To get a good idea of a large number of the restaurant’s menu we ordered the family meal. We’re huge fans of Italian cuisine, and have experienced some of the best in Tuscany. Everything we tried during our Il Palio meal was as good as or surpassed what we’ve experienced in Italy. We sampled most of the highlights from their summer menu. Amazing. Fresh, fresh ingredients, silky, fresh pasta, wonderful service….. It was one of the most enjoyable 3 hours we could have wished for. Definitely treat yourself to a wonderful meal—family meal or not.

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    Robert

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was great especially the octopus app!

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    zboni

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    After driving 9 hours, we definitely needed a good meal and Il Palio obliged. We sat outside since we had our pup with us and they were very attentive to him as well as us. The 2 pasta dishes we had were cooked perfectly, al dente and the flavors were excellent. Our second course of veal was delicious. Of course we couldn’t pass up the bombolini’s which were fantastic! I highly recommend Il Palio.

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    RayF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The entire experience was absolutely worthy of a 5 star ranking. We were celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary and the staff made sure the evening was exceptionally memorable especially our waiter Massimo. We savored every morsel - the grilled artichoke appetizer, the Pappardelle Bolognese, Eggplant Involtini and the cannoli. The food was outstanding and wait staff superb.

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    DonaB

    Western NC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience4

    The amount of pasta (ordered the half) was actually minuscule! The eggplant main order was enough and tasty. The bruschetta order was tiny as well but good. Perhaps the other main dishes would be larger but also more expensive. I won't find out if they are tasty as I won't be back. Not a good value unless you just don't mind parting with your money.

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    ChrisH

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous evening celebrating our wedding anniversary at the bar at Il Palio. When we arrived it was very quiet and because the bartenders knew it was our anniversary had Proseccos waiting as well as a Happy Anniversary menu. Cocktails were very refreshing and ideal for a hot day followed by scrumptious oysters, Caprese salad and grilled octopus starters. We both had small plate pastas - lobster ravioli for my wife and black truffle tortellini for me. Incredible taste in both. The bar staff was very attentive and when a large, loud group arrived at the bar offered us a move to a quieter place several times. We said no as we enjoyed the atmosphere. A great evening anniversary celebration thanks to Il Palio!

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    Paul

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best dinners we have ever had at Il Palio and dinners are always wonderful. The tuna tartare, rigatoni with monkfish and whole roasted bronzini were all amazing. All of this made even better by Massimo, the best waiter in the world!

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