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The best vegan restaurants in Raleigh are Irregardless , Tamasha Modern Indian and Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Raleigh

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Updated on 9/5/2024

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Gonza Tacos y Tequila - North Raleigh

Come experience Raleigh's Colombo-Mexican Tacos y Tequila Joint!
Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers
Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!
Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

Bida Manda is a thoughtful gathering place celebrating the diverse food traditions and culture of Laos. The Sanskrit ceremonial term for father and mother, Bida Manda was created out of the deep love and appreciation of food and its power to bring people together.
Please be advised that we only seat complete parties. Reservations are highly recommended, however our bar seats are available at a first come first serve basis. Due to high volume, we have a 15 minute grace period, if you are running later than 15 minutes from your reservation time kindly give us a call and we will try our best to accomodate you.
Thank you so much for your continued support and we can’t wait to host you soon!

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cafe Tiramisu offers a menu full of authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The family-owned and operated restaurant is decorated sparingly and the dining room is a cozy, relaxing environment. Cafe Tiramisu has a full bar but specializes in wine with an extensive wine selection both by the glass and by the bottle.
Try the ravioli or the shrimp dip to start out your meal at Cafe Tiramisu. Choose from Italian classics like the lasagna or the marsala. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Choose one of the restaurant's sides for your entree like the fried eggplant or the sauteed spinach.

Welcome to Bazil Indian Cuisine, a truly unique dining experience in Raleigh, NC. Our restaurant is not just a place to enjoy delicious food; it’s an enchanting story waiting to be savored. At Bazil Indian Cuisine, we pride ourselves on pushing culinary boundaries and introducing new flavors to the vibrant Indian food community in Raleigh. Led by a passionate mother, our restaurant offers an extensive wine list that perfectly complements our fusion menu. Prepare to be captivated by our assortment of dishes, including delicacies like sea bass, lobster, and octopus offerings that you won’t find in other Indian restaurants. We believe in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests, where every bite is an adventure of flavors and textures.As a mother-owned establishment, we strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where families and friends can come together to celebrate life’s moments.

O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. Located in the Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh, the restaurant offers rare and unique dining options with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space. The beverage program is built around quality ingredients that celebrate Japanese culture.

Northside Bistro & Cocktails

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An upscale neighborhood bistro, with a refined New American style. Whether you're a first-timer or one of our regulars, you'll love the unmatched ambiance and our innovative cocktails that fuels a bustling dining and bar scene.

Encore Ristorante

Top-rated hospitality

Now Accepting Reservations For July 9th and beyond,
The crew from Northside Bistro are now going to provide some amazing Italian cuisine, Top notch Steaks, and delightful seafood. Expect to see some of the great cooks and friendly staff you expect at Northside along with some great new team members we are excited to introduce to the area.
Chef John and his team are excited to bring you some takes on classic Italian cuisine along with some expected twists and turns to keep things current and we will always hunt for the highest quality ingredients we can find. Service promises to be warm and inviting never taking our focus off the details that matter while still keeping it fun and light hearted.
The decor here at Encore is a polished but comfy, the environment will create great energy and a sense of community but still provide some romantic corners for a Romantic evening with loved ones.
Carol and John are so excited to bring their second offering to the North Raleigh area!

Oak Steakhouse - Raleigh

Oak Steakhouse Raleigh continues the legacy of the original Oak Steakhouse in Charleston, SC, with a modern take on the classic steakhouse. Located in the Warehouse District of downtown Raleigh, Oak Steakhouse offers an innovative approach to steakhouse dining, serving farm-fresh dishes alongside steakhouse classics. Under the direction of executive chef Todd Woods, Oak's menu highlights the restaurant's relationship with local farmers and purveyors. To complement the menu, Oak's expansive wine list features California Cabernet and Old World reds, including a selection of Italian and Spanish wines, as well as an array of artisan domestic wines. In celebration of Raleigh's local brewery scene, Oak Steakhouse showcases local brews alongside domestic and international beers. Classic and creative, seasonal cocktails are also on the menu.

The Capital Grille - Raleigh

Price: Very Expensive

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.

East End Bistrot Raleigh

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Price: Very Expensive

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.

Tamasha Modern Indian

Price: Very Expensive

Experience the epitome of sophisticated Indian cuisine at Tamasha Modern Indian, nestled in Raleigh's dynamic North Hills. This culinary gem, owned by the discerning Mike Kathrani and the visionary Tina Vora, offers an extraordinary dining experience in an ambiance crafted with elegance by Tina herself. Tamasha's opulent design has earned it a place among the “50 Most Beautiful Restaurants in America” by OpenTable and People Magazine, a prestigious accolade that marks it as North Carolina's sole honoree. Executive Chef Bhavin Chhatwani’s pedigree from India’s most prestigious properties to Michelin-starred restaurants stateside – is unmistakable. Tamasha showcases the depth and artistry of Indian cuisine – from show-stopping cocktails and a well-curated wine list, to Chhatwani’s refined menu of artful shared and composed dishes. Guests will discover exceptional hospitality on this inspired Indian culinary journey whether dining in the main dining room, private room or at the chic bar.

To make a reservation, if joining us for dinner, please use OpenTable to book your reservation of parties of 6 guests and less. Though reservations are highly encouraged, walk-in guests are also welcome.
For gatherings of 7-16 guests, please send us an email at info@brewerybhavana.com, and we will get back to you within 24-48 hours.
For events and parties of 17+ guests, please visit our Events tab at brewerybhavana.com.
Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you again very soon!

Caffe Luna

Great budget-friendly spot

Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over two decades.

Benvenuto! Opened August 2000, chef/ owner Corbett Monica and his wife, Julie, created this trattoria as an extension of his Nanas dinner table. A place where the neighborhood gathers to dine and enjoy life. Guests become family at our tables, enjoying recipes handed down from our grandparents. Following tradition, we make our sauce with San Marzano tomatoes and use only the freshest ingredients available, just like Nana. Our gravy is so good that we eat it like soup! Neapolitan menu, thin-crust Flatbread pizzas, Pasta, NC Seafood, Chicken, Local Pork. Without a doubt, the best cannoli you will ever taste! Our wine list features all Italian, hard-to-find selections that are a perfect match for our Pasta and Flatbreads. Wine Spectator 2007-2019. Local art is on our walls and we play a great upbeat music mix. We welcome you to our business, our culture, our family. It is an honor and pleasure to cook for you. Please enjoy our food and the company you share at our table. Mangia bene!

Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Raleigh

Rated as the # 1 Indian Restaurant in Triangle, Lime & Lemon Indian Grill offers an immersive dining experience with exquisite dishes that will take you on a journey through India's many regions, traditions and festivals. We meticulously curate using only the best ingredients to create dishes that are authentic, unsurpassed, and timeless. All this in an ultra-modern setting to ensure your dining affair is nothing short of perfect.
Featured in the October 2019 edition of News & Observer and received a 4 out of 5 star rating. It has been consistently voted as one of the Top 10 Ethnic restaurants and has also been recognized as the Best Indian Restaurant in the Triangle for 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We celebrated my wife’s 77 birthday at Perry’s. We were seated at a delightful romantic corner booth. Our waiter Allen was attentive to our every need. The food was delicious and abundant. We had a wonderful evening and will keep Perry’s on our go to list of eateries for special occasions.
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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - RaleighPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Raleigh
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Jacquelinevip
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Loved everything about it, can’t wait to go back, great food wine and atmosphere
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La TerrazzaPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Raleigh
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Emily
Baltimore / Maryland •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Food here is delicious. Was looking for a place that had more options for a vegetarian team member, and everyone that joined for dinner (vegetarian or not) was able to find something they thoroughly enjoyed! Would love to revisit when I'm back in the area.
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IrregardlessPrice: Moderate• Farm-to-table• Raleigh
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Mary Kay
Atlanta Metro •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and service. Lunch menu is same as dinner so don't expect a bargain but well worth it!
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Brewery BhavanaPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Raleigh
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Sheba
Nashville •1 review
5.0
Dined on Sep 10, 2024
Delicious! Megan was the best waitress. Very attentive and kind! The food was AMAZING. We ordered the special which was an alfredo type of pasta, very creamy with black truffle on top and the delicious lasagna. We also ordered the bread that had mozarella and tomatoes on top--out of this world. Thanks for treating us kindly as we visited Raleigh!
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Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• Italian• Raleigh
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4.5

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The best reviewed restaurant in Raleigh is Anthony’s La Piazza Italian Restaurant

The best vegan restaurants in Raleigh are Irregardless, Tamasha Modern Indian and Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Raleigh

The best vegetarian restaurants in Raleigh are Irregardless, Tamasha Modern Indian and Brewery Bhavana

The restaurants with the best service in Raleigh are Good Day Good Night, Anthony’s La Piazza Italian Restaurant and Lakeside Kitchen

The restaurants with the best ambiance in Raleigh are Hibernian Irish Pub & Restaurant - Glenwood, Anthony’s La Piazza Italian Restaurant and East Cafe

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