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   Martha

   Western NC

   7 reviews

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   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   Our meal was fantastic and the service and ambiance were wonderful. The chocolate soufflé is not to be missed!

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   Noveler

   Richmond

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

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   Wonderful little restaurant with outstanding food and great service. It was noisy though!

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   Italm

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Second time at this restaurant. Great experience. Small intimate place. Neighborhood restaurant go too. Can’t a say enough good things.

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   rossmck

   Raleigh

   262 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   262 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Our dinner at Mandolin was superb. Service was excellent, and it's a pretty enough room with a view of the kitchen. For first courses, the shrimp toast was spectaculalry good - memorable - and the parsnip soup (which my wife had) was very tasty. We both had the excellent duck breast. And for dessert, we had a strawberry mille-feuille, which was good. Nice wine list. We've been to Mandolin a few times - it's an excellent place for a special dinner and we'll be back.

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   GarnerNC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

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   Enjoyed brunch with good friends there. Wait staff was great and the food was delicious.

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   Allen

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 22, 2023

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   The ambiance was amazing and the food was even better!

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   Danny

   New York Area

   6 reviews

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   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on January 20, 2023

   overall4food4service5ambience5

   Small, nice place. Food was very good - particularly the cornbread.

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   CharleneW

   Raleigh

   18 reviews

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   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

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   Fun family dinner Great food and service Loud but we’ll worth the trip

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   BillyBoy

   Charleston

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on January 19, 2023

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   This was a very comfortable restaurant with a small menu with great variety. The quality was excellent. The ambiance gave me a welcoming feeling. I will be visiting again with my next raleigh visit.

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    Grth

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    Not a Basic Brunch. Food is great for the price. Ingredients challenged the normal breakfast flavor profiles while honoring the classic dishes themselves Cocktails had inventive spins outside the standard mosas and bloodies. Parking can be a pain, but well rounded, not too rowdy atmosphere accommodating patrons of all ages.

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    Guest

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

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    Went for brunch. The menu looked great, but food was just so so. Service impeccable,. Very loud inside due to high ceilings. Might come back for dinner but wouldn’t be our first choice.

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    KyleK

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

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    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

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    Braised Pork Cheeks excellent Oyster risotto especially great

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

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    My husband and I agree that this was the best meal we’ve had in Raleigh in a long time and our new favorite restaurant. Food, service, and environment were all excellent.

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    ncpipe

    Charleston

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

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    Bummer no dessert available.

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    BrianP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

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    As always great ambience and a creative menu. Desert items (sorbets) were average at best and seemed over the top. Ie. Strawberry and Basil as a combo etc. While the complexity of the menu entrees was more than adequate it seemed the Sorbets were more froufrou.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

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    A friend and I came here for brunch and the atmosphere was just perfect. Shout out to all of the staff working on New Year’s because they were all so nice and helpful and really helped create a great experience! It was the perfect way to start the year. Shoutout to Alex and Luke. They’re the best.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2022

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    Went to Mandolin for New Years Eve. Outstanding as usual!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We had a great time for our anniversary dinner. The craft cocktail was exceptional. We had the apple salad to start (with the obligatory corn bread). The salad was awesome. The tangy Peanut dressing with the sweetness and crispness of apple slices were the perfect complement. Our 2nd course was great. The duck breast was grilled to perfect medium rare and was probably the best duck breast I have ever had. Crispy skin, juicy and great pan sauce with it. My creamed Swiss chard was a pleasant surprise and southern star. We stayed for dessert and enjoyed ourselves with all the homemade goodness. We had a small table that barely fit us and our late made reservation got us a table right next to hostess. It was a little drafty. They were extremely busy on a Friday evening so we felt lucky to just get any table. All in all a wonderful southern inspired dinner with top notch execution. We will be back.

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    MICHELLEG

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

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    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5

    Service was SUPERB! Exceptional leadership from Jasmine should be used for training future managers

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    NicoleG

    Houston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience5

    The food was great but the service was not like it usually is. Our waitress seemed irritated that we were there and was not super attentive. We had to wait a long time for her to come back and ask if we wanted another drink, then the sparkling rosè I ordered was not sparkling but rather the still rosè on the drink menu. Couldn’t send it back because she wasn’t around for me to let her know. Overall the service was very unsatisfactory!

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    foodie

    Raleigh

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

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    This is a lovely neighborhood restaurant with reliably good service and delicious cocktails and food. The cornbread with sorghum is a must! We thoroughly enjoyed the duck breast and the flounder served with oyster risotto.

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    StevenC

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2022

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    Everything we had was very well prepared and tasted great. Will definitely revisit this place again.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Delicious food and wonderful service from Luke

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    RaeMW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 26, 2022

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    Our waiter was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, attentive, helpful, and enthusiastic about the food. We ordered 2 cocktails; the Buddy System with Gin, Kiwi, Elderflower, Lime, Primitivo (our waiter recommended cucumber gin) was bright and fun, Noon @ Night with Bourbon, Chai, Almond just tasted like a glass of bourbon. The parsnip soup was delightful, and its mushrooms were terrific . I absolutely loved the spaetzle; I loved that it was made by slotted spoon as opposed to a noodle. The herb blend was fantastic. The pork cheeks were phenomenal, melting off the fork with a wonderful sauce, though they needed a different side/garnish. Dessert was disappointing. The chorchata creme brulee crust was far too thick and the gingerbread cookie it came with wasn't worthwhile. The sweet potato mille-feuille was not a enjoyable to eat- the mixed textures and understated flavor made it a flop. However, the buttermilk ice cream was a unique and refreshing addition. We really enjoyed the staff and atmosphere. The simple elegant decor was very relaxing. The menu had many unique and fresh items. We definitely recommend Mandolin and are excited to return as the menu changes, coinciding with seasonal items and themes.

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    EdwardA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

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    A busy Friday night, so busy you might think they didn't have time for the little things, but they did. Service by Mo and Jamal (and others) was outstanding. Our party of 6 was wined and dined and we all enjoyed it thoroughly. Wine list is not posted online, but is well curated and like the menu is limited but thorough. Make reservations well in advance if you want to eat here.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    Food was good, but nothing to write home about. $29 for a non-premium bourbon cocktail. Crowded so much that a waitress knocked over a glass at the table behind her while waiting the table in front of her. Overall it was crowded, loud, and kind of over-priced.

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    LarryH

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    Food was excellent, noise level bothersome - this was during Sunday brunch so very busy.

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    OWL1

    Cleveland

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    This is our new favorite place in Raleigh.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    I had a lovely gift exchange Christmas brunch! Always an enjoyable and delicious meal at Mandolin!

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    knitsallgood

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 18, 2022

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    We had a fantastic brunch with the best biscuits and house smoked bacon we’ve ever had. Top notch service, incredible food and a remarkably affordable meal.

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    JamieS

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall4food3service3ambience3

    Not impressed with being seated. Server slow to get to table. Food was overly salty. But the cheese plate was Great!

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 16, 2022

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    Alex the server was great. Food was cooked perfectly (ribeye). Cornbread was a little dry. The wine recommended was delicious!

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    RaleighResident

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great food, creative menu. Great service. Tight spacing, loud acoustics.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service! Great ambiance! Great food! Great everything! My wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary and they made it perfect! The food was great and they provided free chocolate soufflé and it was awesome! Will go back and will recommend to all of our friends!!

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    TRich

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

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    I don't know where to begin but everything was amazingly good. The food was fantastic!!! I can't wait to go back again and I look forward to trying their dinner menu next!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It has been a while since we’ve dined here and shame on us! We had a great meal, great service and introduced our good friends to this Raleigh gem. Glad to be back!

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    Efsoclt

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Mandolin is a lovely space. The service was great. The food was good, but quite salty. Both of our meals were heavy with salt.

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    Grayson

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

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    Reservation slots offered until 9:30PM, we made ours the day of for 9:15PM. We were called immediately and asked to come earlier for a more”relaxing” experience which was a bit odd. We arrived 30 minutes earlier than expected and they were able to seat us within 20 minutes. Otherwise the food was fantastic, drinks were good, server was helpful, and ambiance was incredible.

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    SEDEP

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 11, 2022

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    We love the Mandolin!! The food is always so creative! One of our favorite restaurants in Raleigh!!

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    DavidS

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

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    Superb waiter and best meal we have ever eaten there, and one of best in Raleigh- catch of day, grilled trout over oyster risotto and spinach. Just outstanding!

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