We had a great eating experience overall at Mulino. There were 12 of us but because when we called…read morethey continually hung up the phone or the call would end (on a land line). We weren't able to make the reservation for 12 because it only goes up to 10 on OpenTable. We ended up having to make the reservation for 6 at one table and 6 at the other table. To tease us, they put the tables right across from each other and put a table of 2 right in between us. To make matters worse is that we were celebrating our wedding so it would've been nice to have us all together. The restaurant gave me and my husband champagne to try to comp this I suppose but would've been better if they could've seated us all together. We started with the crab cakes and arancini. The crab cakes were fine. The otter crust was crunchy and perfect. The arancini was stuffed with cheese, rice, and meat and it was delicious. They were also crunchy on the outside but so soft and good on the inside. I had the tagliatelle. The noodles were prepared perfectly. It was almost as if I was in Italy. Something I noticed in Italy was that the noodles were never cooked too softly. They were still more firm but edible and delicious and that's how they were prepared at this restaurant in Raleigh. The dish was excellent and very tasty. My husband had the medium rare Ribeye with peppercorn sauce over mashed potatoes with sautéed seasonal vegetables. This dish was prepared perfectly. The ribeye was delicious and mashed potatoes had a great consistency about it and seasoned well.

Came here on a not-so-busy Thursday evening for a date. I sat at the bar and had the Fibonacci,…read morewhich was delicious. The ambiance of this restaurant was lovely, dark, and romantic. I adore the bar top design. After my date arrived and a few drinks later, we decided to sit outside for dinner at a table. It was a chilly night, so they had heaters facing the tables, and the outside matched the loveliness of the inside. I had the lasagna, which had that delicious classic Italian taste. The meal, cocktails, and wine were all perfect; my only gripe was the customer service. I felt like we were being rushed out, especially when the server interrupted us to ask if we were done.

Gravy is a nice little spot in downtown Raleigh. From beginning to start, the service here was…read moregreat :) we were greeted promptly & treated with kindness, making for a lovely experience. The food itself was nice, not the best Italian food I've ever had, but still worth a visit. Nice atmosphere as well, with low music allowing for easy conversations.

Visited this Italian-American restaurant for an office/team outing in downtown Raleigh. Service was…read moregood. Food was tasty. Great bruschetta and risotto balls. Good Chicken Caesar salad (I had grilled chicken, but colleagues ordered seared scallops or shrimp). A colleague also had the pomegranate and pickles fennel which looked delicious. The space is a rather narrow one as another reviewer mentioned but worked for us. No complaints. Also, FWIW, I hear this establishment was once proclaimed the best Italian restaurant in the Triangle, but I haven't fact checked so take that with a grain of salt. Their outdoor seating looks nice but we were limited to indoor seating due to our party of 10 (on the large side for a restaurant this size).

Came in a Sunday - 5:30pm - only 3 table s were taken…read more Polpette meatball is pretty good but braised Octopus is really worth a try - flavorful and very soft texture. Butter chicken was very scrumptious though my son was not so hot about the arugula side. Eggplant parm was really good - the smoked mozzarella really made it luscious. We also tried pork chop and it was not bad should probably try the flank steak instead. I had chocolate cannoli- the cream was rich but not overly sweet - very nice. Tiramisu was also more flavor than sweet which is what we love. Waiter was very attentive and helpful in suggesting dishes. Overall - if I don't count the mishap on seating - it was a good experience.

We love this place. Local, great service, excellent food and ambiance. I had the wild boar…read moreagnolotti, my husband had the risotto and we shared a pear and Gorgonzola pizzette for a starter, which was truly delicious, and we had a side of broccolini, which was perfectly cooked with beautiful flavor. They've also got some nice vegetarian options and lovely wine options. Prices are reasonable, you can spend a lot or you can get out at a relatively modest cost for a fine dining restaurant. Very pleasant, relaxed place, a regular spot for us.

Wow! This is one of the most memorable meals I have had within NC in a long time…read more Several people had recommended Brodeto and we knew this was a style of food we would really enjoy. They have a great selection of fresh fish crudo and a whole Bronzino entree. We received incredible service and every dish was times perfectly. Brodeto is located in the Iron Works plaza and is a great to walk around for shopping!

Objectively probably a 4.5/5 but need to round down since they aren't a 5…read more Incredible service. Beautiful restaurant. Focused menu. Definitely get the crispy potatoes as a side. Family style entrees and starters. Definitely a worth checking out

good service ambiance all amazing 10/10 don't walk RUN and get there to eat w friends or even as a…read moredate

One of our favorite casual date night spots! There is a wide variety of different dishes on the…read moremenu, but we loved the bruschetta boards. We tried 8 different ones, and all were excellent! The pesto and salami one was my favorite. The inside of the restaurant is pretty dimly lit, but we didn't mind and it helped create a cozy atmosphere. The outdoor patio looked nice and could be a good option for daytime. Our waitress was very attentive and let us know about the seasonal specials. They have a board and wine deal on weekday nights that we're looking to try next. Would definitely recommend for a fun night out in the Village District with friends or a date!

Spicy sausage pizza…read more *Spicy sausage pizzzzaaaahhhh!* Had a very pleasant evening here with friends and fam. Wasn't well planned so we just winged it with a party of 11. Some pasta dishes, some pizzas, all happy. Out the door was right at $414.00 which is super reasonable for such a crowd. 10/10 will be back

Popular place in the Village District, already a line of people outside for Saturday brunch. Had…read morethe usual egg and French toast options, plus their lunch menu. The Harvest bowl with farro and sweet potato and Baja Bowl with kale, rice and black beans were both fresh and delicious. I can see why this place is popular, from outdoor seating to lots of food options and cocktails, seems like it appeals to lots of tastes. Server was super friendly.

Vivace is such a gem in Raleigh. The ambiance is warm and lively, perfect for a date night or…read moredinner with friends and or colleagues. The service was attentive and friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I highly recommend the calamari, salmon and meatballs! Great ambiance, great service, and great food always a winning combination. Definitely worth a visit!

I attended a baby shower here on a Sat. It was not super busy which was nice for the event but it…read moredid start to fill up. The waiter was excellent. Brought trash bags for the gift wrapping paper, a treat for the mom to be, etc. The bread service was delicious. I ordered the Butternut Squash pasta which was good but didn't blow me away.

10/10 experience as always. Still my go to spot every time I travel to Raleigh for work. I was sad…read moreto see that they adjusted their hours a little and don't open until 1pm due to low foot traffic and slow business for them. The chef was very kind and made us a little extra for lunch- such a great guy! Thank you for always making your food with a lot of love and care. The rigatoni alla vodka is still to die for and I haven't found another place that comes close to it in Raleigh or Charlotte. Encourage everyone to support this local, small business!!! The food is awesome here!!! They also have more budget friendly lunch options too- just give them a call.

I had been looking forward to trying this place for a while with my family but we all left a little…read moredisappointed. The restaurant is nice and dimly lit with plenty of seating, but you will have to find street parking around Glenwood. We were a party of 6 and they pulled together tables to accommodate us. Our server was a little slow but still friendly. For starters we got a Margherita pizza, calamari, the grilled caesar, and they brought us a complimentary bread basket with oil. Everything except the caesar was good. I guess we didn't expect the caesar to taste THAT charred and the lettuce to not be chopped. For main entrees, we ordered lasagna, lobster ravioli, penne alla vodka, and alfredo. The vodka pasta and lasagna were unflavored and disliked among the table. I would not recommend those dishes. The alfredo was okay. The best dish was the lobster ravioli.