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Private dining room  - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC

Il Palio

4.7
4.7
1761 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Il Palio is an intimate restaurant in the Siena Hotel. We strive to emulate the best of the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality at the table and in the glass. Our vision is simple – use the best local and Italian ingredients as purely as possible and serve them with comfort and pride. We cook as an Italian might in North Carolina.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 918-2545
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Compton
  • Catering
    Private dining and meeting space available from 2 - 200. Please contact the Catering & Sales team at 919.929.4000 or via email: astruble@sienahotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Ballroom at The Siena Hotel is beautifully appointed with natural light and can seat up to 100 and receptions up to 150. It can also be split into two smaller rooms. The Terrace Room off of Il Palio is also available for events of up to 36 people.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Castro: (919) 918-2539
  • Area
    Chapel Hill
  • Cross Street
    Franklin St. and Estes Dr.
  • Parking details
    Ample, complimentary self parking and valet parking available.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 1,761 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

  • Durham

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palio offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "excellent service," and "a relaxing ambiance." Guests rave about the "best pasta and gelato" and praise servers like Lyle and Massimo for their exceptional hospitality. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant boasts an "extensive wine menu" and consistently "delicious food."

1,761 Reviews
  1. Desiree

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent! We got the bruschetta, the Cacio e pepe, the Truffle Tagliatelle, the Iberico Pork Pluma, and the NY strip. I felt the service could have been improved- moved well until we received our secondi and then was a bit sparse for the rest of the meal.

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  2. Nicole

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our dinner at il Palio. Service great as usual as was the food! We got calamari, cacio e pepe, black truffle tagliatelle, and both ordered scallops for dinner. Bomboloni for dessert was also amazing as usual! The black truffle tagliatelle is a personal favorite.

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  3. Miriam

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent variety of choices even on the limited Valentines Day menu. Everything was good and the pasta was exceptional.

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  4. Lolli

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So good!!!! Spencer and team were fantastic! We’ll be back!

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  5. Francine

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as always. We traveled 2 1/2 hours to enjoy the stellar service and cuisine.. Our server, Mossimo was amazing and we highly recommend him to further enhance your dining experience.

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  6. robert

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. Lyle was an ace at service and helping us balance our food and wine choices.

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  7. Sarah

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasting menu with wine pairing was absolutely amazing

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  8. Sean

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Shoutout to Spencer, he was a great server. Would definitely return

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  9. Nick

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my fiancé here to celebrate our recent engagement. Our waiter: Mossimo, made the night a BLAST and showered us with treats on the house. Food was absolutely incredible. Will be returning for special occasions and suggesting to friends. Thanks Il Palio!

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  10. Herb

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Maxximo and our server were phenomenal! We had the Black Truffle pasta and Iberico Pork Pluma. Pear arugula salad. You won't be disappointed in this delicious food!!!

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Il Palio is rated 4.7 stars by 1761 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Il Palio

1505 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Franklin St. and Estes Dr.
  • Area
    Chapel Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Ample, complimentary self parking and valet parking available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Robert Compton
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (919) 918-2545
  • Catering
    Private dining and meeting space available from 2 - 200. Please contact the Catering & Sales team at 919.929.4000 or via email: astruble@sienahotel.com
  • Private party facilities
    The Ballroom at The Siena Hotel is beautifully appointed with natural light and can seat up to 100 and receptions up to 150. It can also be split into two smaller rooms. The Terrace Room off of Il Palio is also available for events of up to 36 people.
  • Private party contact
    Michelle Castro: (919) 918-2539
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