Mothers & Sons

Name: Mothers & Sons
Address: 107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 294-8247
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (215)

$31 to $50

Italian

107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Charming

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 294-8247
Website
http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Josh DeCarolis

Location
107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Neighborhood
Durham
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 215 people are saying

Mothers & Sons reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Great for fine wines
Durham
Most Booked

Review summary

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Mothers & Sons delights with "fantastic service" and "delicious food," offering a unique twist on Italian cuisine. Guests rave about expertly paired wines, "excellent cocktails," and standout dishes like squid ink pasta and tiramisu. The intimate atmosphere, "friendly staff," and attention to detail make this a Durham favorite.

215 Reviews

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Amy
Indiana5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an incredible server who knew the menu by heart and suggested certain wines with certain dishes. Our food was delicious! We had a truly wonderful experience!
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Suzanne
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely dinner at Mothers & Sons. Food was so fresh, everything from the olive oil to the main course was full of flavor and delicious!
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Brian
Charlotte1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic, get the octopus app. Stick with the pastas and the spit roasted pork. They make a very nice Negroni using some liquors that add depth to the traditional. Highly recommend
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Peter
California Central Coast8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waitress was terrific. We were seated promptly, the cocktails were great, the agnolotti special with mushrooms was terrific. Very pleased. We were seated next door in the old deli section, which was actually more intimate and quieter but as the evening went on, it did get louder. Will come again.
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Nicole
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Friendly service and good food. I ordered the mushroom ravioli special. I ate it all and even wanted to lick the plate. But I didn't. The atmosphere is too nice and classy for that kind of behavior.
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John VIP
South Carolina16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our second time at Mothers and Sons and again it did not disappoint! Great food and wine. Nice way to have dinner before a concert at DPAC.
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Piku
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Servers and staff were lovely; thanks for the candle in dessert for my friebds bday! Food was terrible! Grilled octopus was literally the worst I’ve ever had; chewy and hard to eat! Squid ink pasta was average at best and the fish dish in a broth was just ok/fine. All that for such high prices! Maybe it was a “bad day” in the kitchen but I’m never going back nor ever recommending this place!
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Elisha
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint1 review
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Food was great, but our server was very aloof and didn’t seem to want to serve us. Not sure if it is because we looked young (and young people often don’t tip well) but we didn’t appreciate the poor service when other tables around us were getting checked on and seemed to be treated well.
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Kim VIP
Charlotte35 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was top-notch and the food was delicious. Love how this restaurant serves complimentary bread with olive oil which so many restaurants charge for these days. And they also have real votive candles on the tables, not the battery-operated ones. All these small touches add to the whole dining experience in such a wonderful way. On this visit we had the Fritto Misto, Cavatelli Pugliesi and the Squid Ink Tonnarelli. Each was excellent with lots of flavor and plenty of protein. We love this restaurant, and they never disappoint.
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Cabot
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was excellent and the waitress paired the menu with a delicious wine.
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FAQs

Mothers & Sons offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 294-8247.

Mothers & Sons is rated 4.6 stars by 215 OpenTable diners.

Mothers & Sons does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 9:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Josh DeCarolis
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/
Phone number
(919) 294-8247

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Mothers & Sons

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About this restaurant

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Alimentari

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What 215 people are saying

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