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1. Nikos
4.8
Exceptional(542)
Price: Expensive
• Greek • Durham
Booked 11 times today
NIKOS offers a treasure trove of flavors distilled from Greece and the surrounding regions — spanning from the southern coast of Crete to the north of Mount Athos, and from the Ionian islands to the Aegean Sea.We invite you to embark on a culinary journey that encompasses health, wisdom, dreams, passions, and the timeless pursuit of ideas that transcend boundaries. Regular hours may be different during holidays weekend.
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2. Emmy Squared - Durham
4.7
Exceptional(118)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Durham
Booked 8 times today
Founded on an unconditional love of well-made food, we use only the highest quality ingredients for our famous Detroit-style pizzas. As Emmy Squared has grown, we’ve continued to make fans and receive accolades along the way, including winning Nashville’s Battle of the Burger, being recognized as one of "The Best New Burgers in NYC" (Gothamist) and one of the "20 Best Burgers in NYC" (Infatuation). Besides award-winning pizzas and burgers, you’ll find delectable appetizers, sandwiches, and salads on our extensive menu. We look forward to welcoming you to Emmy Squared Durham and sharing our unique take on American “comfort food.”
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3. Cucciolo Osteria Durham
4.8
Exceptional(1743)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 27 times today
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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4. Seraphine
4.8
Exceptional(697)
Price: Moderate
• Creole / Cajun / Southern • Durham
Booked 36 times today
Seraphine is on OpenTable! We look forward to seeing you!
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5. Mothers & Sons
4.6
Exceptional(223)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Durham
Booked 27 times today
Our lunch and dinner menus differ greatly. Please see the menu link below to see an example of our offerings.Partners Matt Kelly and Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis are proud to offer Mothers & Sons, a trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility. DeCarolis introduces the first restaurant in the South to focus on fatta a mano —handmade pasta. Mothers and Sons offers antipasti dishes such seasonal bruschettas or smoked octopus. Choose from primi dishes like the bucatini al amatriciana, squid ink tonnarelli or rigatoni alla norma and secondi dishes like the bistecca alla floretina and eggplant parmigiana. Dishes are made with seasonal ingredients so menus may change depending on when you visit. An extensive Italian wine list, dozens of amari as well as an imaginative cocktail list with an italian flair assures there will be a drink that will complement your meal perfectly.
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6. NanaSteak
4.8
Exceptional(2748)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Durham
Booked 37 times today
NanaSteak offers high-energy upscale dining at its finest. Enjoy drinks and appetizers with friends at the beautiful and well appointed bar or dine from a menu full of local North Carolina fare. The award wining wine list offers many unique and interesting selections to compliment any meal. With an impeccable attention to detail, this is the perfect backdrop for an extraordinary evening. In short, NanaSteak is more than just Durham's finest steakhouse.
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7. Mateo Bar de Tapas
4.8
Exceptional(2479)
Price: Expensive
• Spanish • Durham
Booked 23 times today
Mateo Bar de Tapas is the first solo venture from chef Matthew Kelly, housed in the old Book Exchange building in the heart of downtown Durham. Featuring a menu that blends the flavors of Spain with beloved ingredients and dishes of the South. We offer a casual, yet refined, menu of Spanish small plates with Southern inflection. Accompanying the food is a robust Spanish wine list as well as one of the largest sherry offerings in the country!
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8. Juju Durham
4.8
Exceptional(2495)
Price: Expensive
• Asian • Durham
Booked 45 times today
Juju serves up small plates with bold flavors, each prepared creatively with attention to tradition, whimsy, local integrity, and, of course, deliciousness. In addition to its extensive and delicious menu, Juju features a dynamic beverage program of hand-made cocktails, Sake selections and a well-chosen list of artisan wines and craft beers.
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9. Little Bull
4.7
Exceptional(661)
Price: Very Expensive
• Fusion / Eclectic • Durham
Booked 24 times today
Little Bull is sincere, nostalgic comfort food, inspired by the palates of first-generation immigrant kids. Pocho cuisine is not a gimmick. Like Oscar, it’s a little bull-headed, but with no bullshit. It means more than loaded terms like “New American” or “modern Mexican.” And it’s authentic to Chef’s personal experience.“American food is undefined. But it’s been designated to certain ideas and people. It’s actually evolving, as much as our landscape is a melting pot. As much as my own identity as a first-generation American and chef.”Pocho started as a term used by people in Mexico to poke fun at the “American” kids who speak Spanglish. At Little Bull, pocho cuisine showcases the evolution of being a chef in America, inspired by every immigrant and their growing influence on our food.
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10. M Pocha
4.8
Exceptional(464)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Durham
Booked 10 times today
Located in the heart of downtown Durham, M Pocha is a vibrant dining destination that brings the energy and flavors of Korean Pojangmacha to life. A modern twist on the traditional "tented street carts" of Korea, M Pocha offers an intimate, casual setting where friends gather to share exceptional food, creative cocktails, and great conversation.Led by locally renowned Chef Michael Lee and part of the esteemed M Restaurant Group, our menu celebrates Asian fusion cuisine with a special focus on bold Korean-inspired flavors. From small plates perfect for sharing to signature dishes crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, M Pocha delivers a culinary experience as dynamic as the city we call home.Whether you’re stopping by for a cozy night out or an exciting taste adventure, M Pocha promises a warm, welcoming atmosphere and unforgettable dishes. Join us and discover why we’re one of Durham’s most talked-about dining spots!

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  • PhyllisVIP
    Cincinnati / Dayton •213 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Delicious Italian food from start to finish! A great find! Would love to come back! Wonderful service!
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    Cucciolo Osteria DurhamPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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    4.8
  • CaitlinVIP
    Philadelphia County •34 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a great meal and overall experience at Niko’s. All of the food we tried was very fresh and unique. We will be back again soon!
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    NikosPrice: Expensive• Greek• Durham
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    4.8
  • Robert
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I had an amazing first experience at Seraphine. The food was outstanding, and the server was knowledgeable, making fantastic recommendations. I will absolutely go back again.
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    SeraphinePrice: Moderate• Creole / Cajun / Southern• Durham
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    4.8
  • Berkley
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jul 21, 2025
    We enjoyed the wontons, drunken noodles, and Mongolian beef. The drunken noodles were wonderful--thick, saucy noodles in a mild but pleasing sauce. The Mongolian beef, too, was lovely. The sauce was sweet and tangy with crunchy, saucy potatoes and fragrant white rice. Service was excellent, everyone was very friendly and the environment was pleasant. Even the restrooms were fantastically maintained.
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    Juju DurhamPrice: Expensive• Asian• Durham
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    4.8
  • Sabrina
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jul 19, 2025
    We were greeted when we came in but it took a while for our waitress to come to our table. We ordered and wings came out wrong our pizza came out in a good time and was delicious. We never got checked on again and no refills. We will definitely come back just hope service is better. Pizza and wings were really good.
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    Emmy Squared - DurhamPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Durham
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    4.7

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