Best Restaurants for Foodies in Durham

8 restaurants available nearby

1. Taberna Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham

Booked 16 times today

Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner

2. Mothers & Sons

4.7

Exceptional(134)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Durham

Booked 23 times today

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.

3. M Tempura

4.8

Exceptional(602)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Durham

Booked 3 times today

M Tempura is a foodie's paradise, serving traditional Japanese tempura in Durham. It has a high rating for its food, with reviewers praising the 'superb quality,' 'freshness,' and 'delicate flavors.' The service is also highly rated, with staff being 'polished' and 'knowledgeable.' The ambiance is also noted as 'incredible,' with a unique approach to the menu and a thoughtful, fine dining experience.

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4. Restaurant at The Durham

4.2

Awesome(530)

Price: Expensive

• American • Durham

Booked 2 times today

The Restaurant at The Durham serves an ever-evolving seasonal menu of American classics and regional specialties made with the bounty of produce, meats, cheeses and seafood from our local farms and purveyors. Start with drinks and sunset views on The Roof, followed by dinner in the Restaurant’s glass-walled dining room with striking mid-century design. Reservations made through OpenTable are for the Restaurant only. For Roof reservations and private event inquiries, please call 919-768-8831.

5. Azitra

4.7

Exceptional(1357)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Raleigh

Booked 15 times today

Azitra is an "Indian Culinary Nirvana" sharing the love of great food, wine and community. We pride ourselves on fun takes on Indian food, both modern and contemporary. We have a Wine Spectator award winning wine program, and an innovative cocktail program. Azitra awakens the inner soul through colorful ambiance, rich Indian palate and complex tastes with a seductive dining room, a fashionable bar, intimate private lounge and outdoor seating. We strive to create memorable dining experiences day after day. Guests can sample the vibrant flavors of India. Our menu features classic Indian cuisine reinvented for today’s more discerning palate. We invite you to indulge in India’s culinary treasures, time after time.

6. Jujube

4.7

Exceptional(1455)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Chapel Hill

Booked 5 times today

Jujube offers a unique culinary experience to the Triangle that brings Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Indian and Indonesian cuisine infused with the finest Western influenced flavors. We feature an extensive collection of craft beer, a wide variety of wines that elegantly complement our menu, as well as a refreshing assortment of signature cocktails. Escape the ordinary. Come enjoy our social and harmonious environment where Asian themed decor and soft lantern lighting awaits you. In the warmer months, enjoy dining al fresco on our screened patio. At Jujube we aim to bring you an eclectic myriad of tastes in an ambiance that brings together both the beauty of Asian tradition paired with a whimsical modern twist. Curbside Pickup and Dine in daily. Reservations or call ahead strongly encouraged.

7. Il Palio

4.7

Exceptional(1747)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Chapel Hill

Booked 11 times today

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.

8. Elements

4.8

Exceptional(2445)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Chapel Hill

Booked 7 times today

Elements is OPEN for DINE IN & TAKEOUT! From the moment you walk in to the last delicious morsel you will taste, we promise to deliver a unique and exquisite dining experience. Our cuisine combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques to enhance the flavors of local and sustainable ingredients. Our menu changes often to capitalize on the freshest and most seasonal fare. We believe George Barnard Shaw said it best when he said. There is no love sincerer than the love of food." We couldn't agree more. From fork to mouth, we wish you good eats.Elements Team

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DavidVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is hands down one of the best restaurants in the southeast. Every single dish was perfection.
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HeronsPrice: Very Expensive• American• Cary
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4.9
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Sue
Philadelphia County •114 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We went in late and weren't too hungry, so we only got 2 items: the salmon and the beet salad. Both were excellent, as was the albarino wine. We will have to come back when we're hungry enough to try more dishes!
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Taberna TapasPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Durham
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4.8
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Bob
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Outstanding meal. Gnocchi was light and pillowy. The two bruschetta we had were delicious as well. The one with the fig and the other with the shrimp were a nice pairing to allow our palates to alternate between the sweet and fresh. Highly recommend!
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Mothers & SonsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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4.7
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KrisVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •60 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
love m restaurants, can't get better tempura anywhere else in the area!
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M TempuraPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Durham
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4.8
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JeffreyVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •17 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
First, this is one of our fav restaurants. Had the scallops which was a new item/recipe. Overwhelming spices. Indian (which I love) but the scallops were doused in garam masala and other sweet spices to a gut wrenching level. Had to leave the last one. The squash puree was over spiced and on and on. Half the spice level and this could have been a wonderful dish.
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Restaurant at The DurhamPrice: Expensive• American• Durham
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4.2

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Taberna Tapas

2. Mothers & Sons

3. M Tempura

4. Restaurant at The Durham

5. Azitra

6. Jujube

7. Il Palio

8. Elements

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