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Bombolo, Chapel Hill, NC

Bombolo

4.7
4.7
322 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Named 2023 Restaurant of the Year by Eater. Dishes you’ve long loved served alongside dishes you’ve never heard of make our ever-changing menu an adventure you’ll want to embark on often. Our wine list is as varied as our food, and every one of our cocktails has been created just for Bombolo by our mixologist.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, International, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 914-6374
  • Website
    http://www.bombolochapelhill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Garret Fleming
  • Location
    764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Cross street
    MLK and Hillsborough St.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    N, NS, T, and A lines
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Graduation Weekend PrixFixe Menu

    $75.00 per person

    May 9, 2025 - May 10, 2025
    We're offering a prix fixe menu for Friday and Saturday night, available on our website. We are also offering the same menu to be ordered a-la-carte for dinner. https://www.bombolochapelhill.com/menu If you want to opt out of our prix fixe offering, please select "Standard Reservation" as you are booking your table. Please note: We are taking reservations for the patio this weekend. But, in the case of bad weather we will not have other seating options available. If we are unable to honor your reservation, our cancellation policy will not apply.
    Graduation Weekend PrixFixe Menu Photo

  • Mother's Day PrixFixe Menu

    $50.00 - $75.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    We're offering a prix fixe menu, available on our website: https://www.bombolochapelhill.com/menu We are also offering the same menu to be ordered a-la-carte for brunch and dinner. Brunch will be served from 11 AM - 2 PM Dinner will be served from 4 PPM - 10 PM If you want to opt out of our prix fixe offering, please select "Standard Reservation" as you are booking your table. Please note: We are taking reservations for the patio this weekend. But, in the case of bad weather we will not have other seating options available. If we are unable to honor your reservation, our cancellation policy will not apply.
    Mother's Day PrixFixe Menu Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 322 people are saying

Bombolo 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bombolo is a "hidden gem" in Chapel Hill offering a cozy, intimate atmosphere. The innovative menu features a delightful mix of flavors with standout dishes like the "best dish" fish entre and creative options from various cuisines. Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "wonderful" dining experience.

322 Reviews

  1. Anna VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as usual! Always a pleasurable palate voyage of discovery.

    1 person found this helpful

  2. Barbara

    Raleigh16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with a great crisp white wine. We had the the softshell crab plate and the stuffed poblano pepper at the bar. Both were delicious. We also followed up with an order of the focaccia bread to soak of the sauces on both of the plates. The focaccia was warm and deliciously light and airy. The bar also is set up to make it welcoming to you as you enter the restaurant. It is a small place so usually best to make a reservation or call ahead.

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  3. Janet

    Raleigh34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New and interesting items on the menu, especially the squid ink tagliatelle w/ crab. Spicy and good. Lots of flavors. The wild boar pasta was similarly excellent. Enjoyed the chicken liver pate as well. Bombolo’s chocolate desert was rich. Salad was a good choice to soften all the rich foods. Really appreciated the white anchovies in the salad. They’re special. The wine (Dragon) was an excellent full-bodied white that stood up to all the strong flavors in the meal. Service was superb. This is a neighborhood treasure with great food!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Paige

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was outstanding. She did an excellent job of explaining menu choices and making recommendations. Everyone at our table of six was delighted with our server and our food.

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  5. Paul

    Greensboro2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very pleasant surprise. Not familiar with the area and took a chance on the reviews in OpenTable and it did not disappoint. Tiny, cozy and friendly staff. Food was fantastic. Short menu (good things), each with fresh, tasty ingredients. A little tricky to find, but well worth the effort.

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  6. Lee

    Montana3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing food- great selection of unique dishes! Great place to enjoy close friends or family for dinner.

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  7. Paul VIP

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Exciting food, wonderful experience all around. Many thanks!

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  8. John

    Raleigh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a hidden gem! We highly, highly recommend.

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  9. John VIP

    Chicago88 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great hidden gem in Chapel Hill Very creative and well executed menu. Stands above most of the other Chapel Hill dining options. We’ll now be a more frequent diner there.

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  10. Tim VIP

    Raleigh32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been eating out in the Triangle for many years, but this was our first experience dining at Bombolo. It was superb on every level. The food was inventive and delicious. The service was attentive and personable. Although the place is on the small side, (the tables are close together and the noise level can get up there), it is a cozy and romantic spot. Certainly one of the best restaurants in Chapel Hill/Carrboro.

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Bombolo is rated 4.7 stars by 322 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Bombolo

764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    MLK and Hillsborough St.
  • Neighborhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, International, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    N, NS, T, and A lines
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Garret Fleming
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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