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Private dining room  - Il Palio, Chapel Hill, NC

Il Palio

4.7
4.7
1750 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve

    US$98.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Enjoy a wonderful feast of Italian and American holiday classics. Il Palio is offering a special 4 course, set price menu for $98 per person. We are taking reservations between 5pm and 8:30pm.
    New Year's Eve photo

What 1,750 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Durham

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palio in Chapel Hill offers an exquisite Italian dining experience with "food incredible" and "super attentive service." Guests rave about the chef's tasting menu and homemade pasta. While some find it "pricy," the extensive wine list and charming atmosphere make it a beloved choice for special occasions.

1,750 Reviews
  1. Vince

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food options, but the service is what sets it apart!

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  2. John

    VIP

    Miami

    322 reviews

    5.0

    322 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    An extremely fine restaurant. The menu, the wine list, the chef, the service. We put together our own "pasta tasting menu," ie we ordered the small portions of every one, and they were all excellent. The best bolognese other than in Bologna! Highly recommended.

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  3. Larissa Elaine

    VIP

    Wilmington

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love coming here for special occasion! Service is always excellent, food is good, and the ambience is relaxing and very chill. We love it!

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  4. Peter

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    -Delightful birthday dinner for my wife, her best friend and me. An annual tradition since we discovered you maybe six years ago. All staff, waiters, servers, other attendants and hostess served the front of the house superbly. We’d met waiter Massimo years ago and make our reservations when we know it’s gonna be his night, and his booth or table. Always cordial and correct, his confidence leads us to perfect choices from the evening’s menu. I’m fond of their duck, but some years they give it a rest and Massimo may propose entrees that now compete for my new fave. My wife enjoys their pork, and her friend usually follows suit. -The kitchen doesn’t rush or delay. They time things and present our meals just right. Seems last night they were especially generous in portion sizes. We split a pasta by three of us, and it was plenty. My half duck had two legs and the polenta was a wedge of baked wonder. -We personally know the pastry chef and never know which treat to select. This visit we all tried the cannoli and the silky sweet fillings were so satisfying. -For last night we took a later reservation and closed the place down. Not a problem with them. -Happy birthday to my wife, Merry Christmas to all, and ditto new year. Thank you. Or, -Buon compleanno a mia moglie, buon Natale a tutti e idem il nuovo anno. Grazie!

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  5. Mark

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I only rated the food quality as four star simply because of my personal preference for spicier dishes. The food quality was excellent but very mild. Everything else was perfect. The service could not have been better.

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  6. Gordon

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently exceptional across the board. Always a delightful experience.

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  7. Jon

    VIP

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is fantastic. Consistently excellent food and service. I will keep coming back!

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  8. Dawn

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Turkey and prime rib was not hot, we were not WOWED for thanksgiving. $500+ for party of 4 dinner. Experience should have hit more details and feel special. Missed the mark in a big way. Regrets.

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  9. merilee

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice prix fixe menu for Thanksgiving, our party really enjoyed it.

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  10. Carlton

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    $92 fixed price per person for appetizer, main and dessert. The service was excellent. The scallops were excellent but only 3 for the price was disappointing 5 would have been perfect. The prime rib was okay but lacked a lot of flavor even though it was very fatty. Apple torte was good. I was expecting much more.

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FAQs

Il Palio is rated 4.7 stars by 1750 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
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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