I L Palio Ristorante

(919) 918-2545

1505 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 35.9298 -79.0342

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What People Are Saying About I L Palio Ristorante

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In Short – It's a hushed atmosphere: carpeted, columned and heavily curtained in rich colors reminiscent of an Italian villa. Servers glide around as they bring food promptly out of the kitchen, make wine suggestions and replace the place setting after every course. The slices of the 500-day aged "pio tosini" prosciutto di Parma are transparent and meltingly tender. The lemon-mascarpone gnocchi is handmade, bathed in a creamless saffron-colored lobster sauce with chunks of Carolina crab.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/03/09

Great atmosphere Great Food

by Ander

Il Palio has changed since the last time we were here back in the fall. I love the new floors and walls. The menu is more approachable and less expensive. My friends and I had a great time meeting the Chef and hearing that his menu is over 75% local.

  • Pros: Wonderful Menu, great new look
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/18/09

one of the worst places ever

by manu7692

mama mia, what a bad place. This has nothing to do with an italian restaurant. Antipasti misti were sweet - which you might enjoy in this country, but believe me, that's not italian. Chicken was super salty. Gaspacho was solid. I had to apologize to my GF; lesson learned, never bring your GF to a place you've never been before. I'm half French, half Italian and I can say I know a little about food. This is just a wrong place, don't go

  • Pros: nothing
  • Cons: everything
3 Star Rating: Average

01/08/09

Chintzy atmosphere, hyped reputation, average food

by vulpes

Went for pharmaceutical seminar with 40-50 other individuals present. Buffet style assembly line set-up. Appetizers, Entrees, Desserts. Delicious breads and rolls served to each table. Too much Gold finish and enamel everywhere...no fresh and unique design or furnishings to this "highly reputable" restaurant. Trying to ignore the "bling" and brass, we delved into our plates, which we had taken to the line and served our own food (other serviced business seminars had staff serving the set selections, cleaning and replenishing as needed). My table and I enjoyed the beef with marinara, flavorful basil, garlic, and thyme just right. But we ALL found the sweet potato gnocchi flavorless, chewy, and a waste of caloric intake ;b Dark chocolate dipped berries and perfectly "hard candy" topped creme brulee was fresh, silky, and delectable. Went back for many more desserts! Staff seemed ill-prepared for such a large group event, with presentations and speaking involved, and multiple displays and printed material handouts. People getting up and down to serve themselves was ridiculous protocol and opened the floor for many collisions and catastrophes with the electronic equipment, our tables and chairs, and screens everywhere.

The Details on I L Palio Ristorante

What To Drink:

Take the time to explore and ask questions about the wine list--you'll be rewarded.

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Cuisine:

Italian

Smoking Permitted:

No

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