Bombolo

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   Adena

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The lamb heart bolognese was amazing and owner Derrick was very sweet. Will definitely be coming back!
   

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   jason

   New York City

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and great service. Drinks were tasty as well
   

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   Raymond

   Raleigh

   20 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   20 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   More expensive than comparable places. Unusual dishes that are on the whole too spicy. Might be to some folks taste, but not to mine.
   

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   chapelhillian

   Raleigh

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Warm atmosphere, attentive staff, delicious and creative dishes.
   

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   JoAnna

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was excellent but the service wasn't great. It wasn't crowded but our waiter was not attentive - didn't ask if we wanted more drinks until we asked and didn't ask about the food until we were nearly finished. He brought the check the moment we said we didn't want dessert even though nobody was waiting for our table. I felt like he wanted to get rid of us the moment we walked in and I have no idea why.
   

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   ThomasO

   Western NC

   2 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   TL;DR severely disappointing flavors at inflated prices 2/10 only for the ambiance. The food was the biggest disappointment. Flavorless, unbalanced, and sloppy. The appetizers were unbalanced, and the pasta was so unappetizing, that we genuinely felt we wasted our money. Until Bombolo figures out how to properly season, and balance their dishes, steer clear. The only good thing about this place is the ambiance, which multiple other restaurants in the area have.
   

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   Mark

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 2 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Celebrating a first year student with a visit from the parents calls for a special dining experience. Bombolo delivered and even exceeded expectations. The service was very informative and friendly. We enjoyed the small plates such as soup and oysters, as well as the pasta and the mushroom fricasee. We also enjoyed a seasonal four course offal meal which was absolutely stunning. From entrance to reluctant exit, we were blown away and have definitely discovered a new favorite restaurant.
   

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   Carol

   Raleigh

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 1 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We like to try new places in the area, so we don't often return to a restaurant. Bombolo is an exception. The food is always excellent here. My girlfriend always gets the same dish (the curried halibut bowl) and I try new things. I must say I am still trying to get the fried chicken dish, but haven't hit it when it's on the menu yet. The only downside to Bombolo can be the crowded seating and noise level, but it was fine Friday night. We will definitely be back!
   

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   Roger

   Los Angeles

   7 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 5 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was a different flavor experience. The typical downtown Chapel Hill standby's are still great, but this one is worth heading off the main drag. We had 4 traditional pasta dishes, but each of them tasted different than any pasta I've ever had. Fantastic. Can't wait to go back.
   

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    Kathryn

    Raleigh

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    First time back since Kitchen was sold. Bombolo was a great surprise! We loved our food and service was great as usual. We found sitting outside delightful. We will be back!!!
    

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