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Private dining room  - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC

Il Palio

4.8
4.8
1768 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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
  • Neighbourhood
    Chapel Hill
  • Cross Street
    Franklin St. and Estes Dr.
  • Parking details
    Ample, complimentary self parking and valet parking available.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,768 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 delivers "outstanding cuisine" with a "pleasurable dining experience," thanks to exceptional service from staff like Lyle and Mossimo. Diners rave about the "best pasta and gelato," "excellent variety," and a memorable "chef's tasting menu." Ideal for special occasions, it captivates with its "lovely atmosphere" and extensive wine list.

1,768 Reviews
  1. David

    VIP

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lyle is an outstanding member of the wait staff and made our visit a pleasurable dining experience - thank you!

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  2. Kim

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always make it a point to dine here when visiting our son at UNC. The food and service is outstanding!! The chef is amazing as well as Kim at the reservations and Mossimo at dining are the absolute best in service and personalities. Highly recommend!

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  3. David

    Atlanta

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific experience! We were fortunate to have il Palio longtime legend, Lyle, as our server and he provided us outstanding service, local knowledge, and delicious suggestions.

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  4. Mary-Margaret

    VIP

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Love the food and service! The ambience is a little “airport lounge” for me, overall it was a good dining experience.

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  5. Jeremy

    VIP

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect for date night, but did notice two tables with well behaved kids. Tagliatelle, pear salad, and prosciutto were excellent. Scallops, octopus, lobster ravioli and Iberico ham were good. Cheesecake and chocolate torta were rich, but only okay. Ambiance and service were great made the night fun for a double date.

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  6. Lori

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The pasta is delicious. Best martinis too. Loved everything!

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  7. Desiree

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    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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  8. Patrick

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely atmosphere with really good service. Food was delicious but overpriced for the portions. which I knew going in. With that said, i would definitely go back for a special occasion

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  9. Nicole

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    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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  10. Gordon

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent - a pleasure in every respect, outstanding cuisine and personally engaging service. Always a highlight experience!

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Il Palio is rated 4.8 stars by 1768 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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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