Il Palio Ristorante - Chapel Hill Restaurant

  • Address: 1505 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
  • Phone: +1 919 918 2545
  • Email:
  • Website:www.sienahotel.com
Average Rating
4.5
42+ reviews
from 4 sources
Yelp
4.5
6+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
3.5
1+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
CitySearch
4.5
34+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $19

Il Palio Ristorante
1505 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Il Palio Ristorante Details

Full Amenity List

  • Beer
  • Private Room
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies)
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Counter Seating
  • Entertainment
  • Bar Dining
  • Full Bar
  • Non-Smoking Restaurant
  • Banquet/Private Rooms
  • Non-Smoking Area
  • Chef's Table
  • Weekend Brunch
  • Wine

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • In Short :It's a hushed atmosphere: carpeted, columned and heavily curtained in rich colors reminiscent of an Italian villa. Servers glide around as they bring food promptly out of the kitchen, make wine suggestions and replace the place setting after every course. The slices of the 500-day aged ... more on CitySearch
  • Enjoy classic Italian cuisine in NC's only AAA Four-Diamond Italian restaurant. Restaurant located in The Siena Hotel. The chef prepares memorable Tuscan cuisine with an emphasis on flavorful infused oils and healthy alternatives ... more on Visitnc.com
  • Enjoy classic Italian cuisine in NC's only AAA Four-Diamond Italian restaurant. Restaurant located in The Siena Hotel. The chef prepares memorable Tuscan cuisine with an emphasis on flavorful infused oils and healthy alternatives ... more on Visitnc.com
  • Since first opening its doors in 1989, Il Palio Ristorante has been known for its vibrant yet intimate atmosphere and fine cuisine. The restaurant's owners, who are of Italian origin, are dedicated to providing the fine Italian food and wines one typically experiences only in a large cosmopolitan... more on OpenTable.com
  • This culinary landmark is the best, most appealing, and most formal Italian restaurant in North Carolina. Set on the lobby level of the Siena Hotel , a 5-minute drive north of the center of Chapel Hill, it's a showcase for the cuisine of chef Jim Anile, one of the most celebrated culinary stars i... more on Frommers

Reviews From Across The Web read all

2.0
Left hungry

(September 06, 2005 00:00)

I spent $150 for a dinner for two with 2 drinks apiece, and stopped on the way home to get something to eat because we were still hungry. Fu-fu quisine - tiny portions in the middle ... By A Yahoo! User from Chapel Hill, NC, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
worth trying

The food is excellent and the menu is varied so you have a lot to choose from. Don't miss dessert! The atmosphere is perfect for a romantic diner. Worth experiencing, but be prepared to pay A LOT for it. Overall it's a pretty ... smilla, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

4.0
Christina G. 's review

I've been here for lunch and for after-work drinks and nibbles. I'd expect it to be a culinary delight, especially given the Siena's reputation, but I'd ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
simply the best

this is the triangle's best restaurant hands-down. it's excellent gourmet food, great service, gorgeouos atmosphere. ... pickygirl, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

5.0
Louise O. 's review

I also had the cheese ravioli with lobster and fava beans. The lobster was very tender and flavorful. Excellent! The pastas also come in half orders ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Il Palio Ristorante on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.sienahotel.com
  • http://www.visitnc.com

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