Fantastic from start to finish! Amber, our server, gave wonderful recommendations and paced the meal perfectly! We had the gem salad (perfect dressing), beef carpaccio (fresh and loved the aioli), bread (warm and fluffy), and we shared the beef cheek (wonderfully rich and perfect size)! Finished with the bignette for dessert (light and sweet)! Ambience was warm, airy, with an open kitchen! Highly recommend! read more

Wow! What an amazing addition to Iron Works. The interior of the restaurant is beautiful and you can tell they thought of everything. Our server was super friendly and made some great wine recommendations. Starting out with the straciatello and it did not disappoint. Loved the salted strawberries and the bread cooked in pork fat that accompanied it. The other highlight for me was the spaghetti Al Nero. The pasta and sauce was just so delicious and flavorful. The whole branzino and the salt cod potatoes were also spot on. I'd order everything again! For dessert we had the olive oil cake and the vanilla and hazelnut gelato twist. The cake was moist and delicious. The star for me was the gelato though, I would eat that everyday. Looking forward to heading back in soon! read more

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We came here for our anniversary last week. We were running late due to traffic and parking, but when we called, immediately were told to drive safe and they looked forward to seeing us. We were told happy anniversary by the hostess and had conversation with the waitress during the entire time, including being told happy anniversary by her as she greeted us, as well. She was very helpful with the menu and alcohol choices. I agree with her recommendation to close your eyes and order whichever pasta you land on--our two were great but all looked amazing. The oyster crudo was great and was refreshing--especially on a 90 degree day. The foccacio with the butter and anchovies were perhaps my favorite--the sea salt with the fat from the butter and the flavor from the anchovies were out of this world. Also really enjoyed the seasonal Negroni--more of a botanical spin on a favorite. 10/10 recommend and coming back! Thank you for making our night so special! read more

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First visit to the latest Scott Crawford (Jolie, Crawford & Sons, Crawford Cookshop) restaurant, at the Raleigh Iron Works. It's billed as "Adriatic Italian Croation fare, which is an apt description. It's a beautiful, carefully curated rectangular room, with bar to the right, tables in the center, open kitchen at the back. There's a room with wide doors on the left for private parties. The marble bar is under-lit, as is the bar back displaying bottles. Plenty of light wood in the room. Tables are wood top, chairs of Scandinavian design. A low wall demarks the center, with banquette seating on both side; tables and chairs facing the banquette. It's a very sleek look, with attention to detail. Service is outstanding, as in all Crawford restaurants. Fresh silverware for every course. Dusting away crumbs with each course. Precisely the right amount of attention to ensure no unmet need without being an interruption. Our server, Jacob was terrific. Personable, charming and knowledgeable, he explained the menu, made some recommendations and timed the courses perfectly. THANK YOU! Special shout out to Amber, who came by to check on us. For an appetizer, chose tuna crudo and stracciatella. The tuna was spectacular - the highest grade, uber fresh tuna, sliced thin and topped with dollops of chopped capers and colatura (a salty fish sauce) and drizzled with smoked olive oil. The tuna is firm and slightly sweet, the capers/colatura combo adds saltiness and the olive oil a hint of smoke and earthiness. A great combo. Stracciatella is mozzarella that is stretched until if forms thin strands. The taste is very similar to burrata, the consistency more like mozzarella. It's served with thin slices of green and red strawberries. By itself, the cheese is outstanding. But - tear of a hunk of the freshly-baked and still warm lepinja and put some of that cheese on top - wow! Lepinja (I learned) is traditional balkan flatbread. A nice crunchy crust, fluffy moist and yeasty in the middle, painted with oil before serving. From there, tried peka. Peka is a Croation delicacy; a stew of meat and vegetables. The take here is chunks of lamb and pork belly, plus carrots, potatoes and fennel, all slow-simmered to tender perfection in a rich broth which includes wine of some sort. The aroma wafting from the clay pot (which our server uncovered at the table) made my mouth water. The peka could have been hotter at serving, it was tepid. But delicious nonetheless. Pro Tip - save some bread for dipping - that broth is sublime. Also tried grilled cobia. A nice sized cobia steak is grilled perfectly medium and served over leeks and small potatoes, topped with a mound of red and green lettuce tossed in a lemony dressing. The cobia is firm and white, not oily or fishy tasting. Another great combination. Lastly dessert - tried Italian Dark Chocolate Custard. A tall rectangle of chilled custard is topped with a thin layer of molten dark chocolate. It's then topped with caramel sauce and chunks of amaretti and hazelnut brittle. It's surprisingly light even though it's rich. I love the contrast between the smooth custard and the crunchy toppings. A great end to a great meal. The tab was $180 for 2, including 2 glasses of wine. Brodeto is HIGHLY recommended... I can't wait to got back and try some of the other choices on the menu! GO!!! read more

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Quality service, quality ingredients, beautiful presentation, but everything was so salty! Amberjack Crudo had big pieces and a tasty sauce, but capers made it overly salty Little gem salad was 1 of the highlights. Loved the pecorino cheese & if this was the only dish with this much salt, would've been fine. Black risotto has a generous portion of octopus & fresh basil. Brodeto seafood stew - gorgeous, huge pieces of prawn, fish, mussels, & clams, but such a salty broth. You def need bread to balance it out Peka lamb stew - the least salty of the dishes, but took me a while to appreciate the flavor because my taste buds had been overstated Whole roasted branzino - amazingly deboned (seriously, no bones at all!) and butterflied, but did not need that much salt, nor did the tomato salad need salt Grilled summer squash - expected more than 4 slices, but very tasty garlic almond topping Dark Chocolate custard dessert. Rich dark chocolate with nice bites of toffee & hazelnuts. The service made it such a lovely experience, I only wish I didn't have to chug so much water to balance out all the salt I just consumed. read more

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I went here for a milestone birthday. The ambiance is rustically elevated and you felt like every spoon or dish had a visual purpose. And, yes, you must get the Caesar salad!! Every leaf of lettuce was expertly dressed and included a delightful toasted breadcrumb crunch! It was an experience! Every dish we had was just as delicious as it was beautiful. Highly recommend! read more

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Have gone here more than 10 times now and have nothing but good things to say. Every time we have gone, ranging from 2-8 people, their food and service have been absolutely amazing. The environment is also amazing with the open kitchen the smells just pour out and it gives a great energy to the space. read more

Brodeto didn't quite meet our expectations. As fans of Scott Crawford's other restaurants, Crawford and Son and Jolie, we were excited to try it out, but apart from the lovely ambiance, the food and service fell short. We started with a round of drinks - beer and wine - so we didn't get to experience the mixology. For appetizers, we chose the Mackerel and Whipped Ricotta. The Mackerel was enjoyable, but the Whipped Ricotta was too bitter for our liking. For entrées, I had the gnocchi and my fiancé had the Cappelletti. Both dishes had good flavors, but the portions were small. While I did enjoy the gnocchi, the Beef neck in it was a bit tough and fatty. Unfortunately, our server was not very attentive, which led to us missing out on another round of drinks and possibly dessert. Overall, the experience was underwhelming and, as others have mentioned, somewhat pretentious. It seems that some chefs in Raleigh believe that having one or two successful restaurants means they can replicate that success across different culinary cultures without much effort. read more

Quality Italian and Croatian Cuisine with Hidden Fees -- Restaurant Review: Brodeto - Raleigh NC -- Please Note: Read the fee alert at the end of this review, which soured a fairly strong dining experience. -- Located in the Northeast Raleigh area in the Iron Works, you will find this Adriatic region-inspired restaurant bringing raw fish crudo, eclectic small plates, fresh pasta, and a variety of fish and protein options in an open kitchen dining room with an earthy modern décor. -- As a world traveler traveling to 69 countries, 39 states, and 6 continents, I have had the opportunity to discover and enjoy some of the most unique dishes and culinary experiences throughout the globe. My goal is to present a fair, impartial view of a restaurant experience from the view of food quality, presentation, and execution. -- We started the dining experience with Whipped Ricotta with salted strawberry, pistachio, basil, lepinja. I was impressed with the balance of flavors and textures with the creamy whipped ricotta complemented with the sweet and salted strawberries, the added crunch of the pistachios and the slight aroma of the fresh basil. This elevated presentation and flavor profile provided a great starting point for the meal. -- Next, we delved into the world of homemade pasta with their Gnocchi with beef neck pasticada, pecorino, and parsley. The presentation of this dish was OK. The excessive pecorino cheese on top really hides the focal point of the dish, which is the Gnocchi itself. It wasn't extraordinarily inviting, but the taste and flavors of the dish certainly made up for the lack of presentation. The perfectly cooked homemade gnocchi was combined with the tender, slow-cooked beef neck in this rich, savory sauce. Combining the dish with the pecorino cheese added a nice, sharp, salty finish to the overall flavor profile. Unfortunately, I didn't care for the added parsley; I actually believed it was a distraction from the beautiful combination of flavors in the dish. -- For the main course, we had several entrées and added a side of the asparagus. Entrée # 1 was the Whole Roasted Branzino ajvar, crispy guanciale crumbs, herb salad. The fish was cooked impeccably, sitting on a red pepper sauce, adding a unique smoky, slightly sweet and savory flavor to go with the Branzino fish. It was a perfect balance that complemented the fish, which made every single bite truly memorable. Entrée # 2 was Wood Roasted Pork Chop lemon blossom honey fennel pollen. This dish looked perfect in presentation, bringing heightened anticipation to the potential flavor profile one would be ready to experience. Unfortunately, it fell short with more of a bland, subpar flavor profile, making you rethink what little they did to bring out the authentic flavor of the dish. Lastly, there was the side of grilled Asparagus fava bean, ricotta salata, and almond. While I loved the flavor combination of the pureed fava bean, the ricotta salata, and the almond, it was a bit too much. It completely drowned out the natural flavors of the asparagus. We ended up taking the toppings off the asparagus to enjoy the asparagus alone, which infused some of the toppings' flavors but still truly allowed you to enjoy the main focus of the dish. -- CAUTION: Hidden Fees. Upon completing our dining experience, having had a wonderful evening in this lovely restaurant, it was time to pay the bill. After reviewing the bill, I sent the waitress away with my credit card, which came back to the table for me to sign. I unfortunately noticed that they had added a 3% service charge for using a credit card. I was a bit taken aback by the fact they never verbally told me there would be such a fee, and quite frankly, I would have never expected a high-end restaurant to pass that type of charge to their diners. While the manager stated there is a note on the "confirmation email," like many people who don't read the entire confirmation email, this was not something I was warned about before dining. They should go out of their way to let the diner know that such a fee exists upon sitting in the restaurant, setting the expectation of what to expect toward the end. -- While the dining experience was excellent overall, the issue at the end truly made an unforgettable evening, making us want to forget the night. I will choose to take my $250+ dining experience for 2 to another restaurant in the future. read more

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Hubby and I had dinner at Brodeto this past week. It was fabulous! Our server Morgan was top notch. He made menu recommendations, described each section of the menu and was just attentive enough. We had the focaccia (passed on the optional anchovies) and scallops for appetizers. Oh my gosh - they were so good. Tip: dip the bread in the liquid with the scallops. For my entree I had the penne with wild mushrooms. Very nice. Not too large. The person who brings the food gives a short description of the dish. I liked this touch a lot. It's not a large place and the noise level was comfortable. Only ding would be that my bowl had a sizable chip. I look forward to trying Brodeto again in the future. read more

Big wins were the service (our server was delightful), the monkfish (which came in the brodeto), and the ambience. Otherwise, our pallets couldn't handle the intense overpowering flavors -- mostly salt and onion. The sea bass (first photo) would have been lovely but all we could taste was onion. Everything else was so incredibly salty that we were downing water and wine to rinse it down. Scott Crawford is incredible and we love both Jolie and Crawford and Son. But our little trip to the Adriatic Sea was not ideal. read more

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Everything was awesome. Particularly the pork chop, which was the best I have ever had. The breads with the whipped ricotta appetizer was excellent. read more

I am a huge fan of Scott Crawford and his restaurants; however, our experience at Brodeto was just okay. We had a few rounds of drinks, it was a beer (the Oaklyn Springs IPA tall can which was overpriced at $12), a pour of rose and a pour of one of the ports for me and the euro step, old world and an espresso for my husband. For food we split the House Made Straciatella, Rigatoni, Charred Potatoes, Wood Roasted Pork Chop and Italian Dark Chocolate Custard. The rigatoni was our favorite but we did not enjoy the cartilage and bone pieces from the rabbit. The pork chop was the one that we did not care for at all. It's a beautiful spot but can be very expensive depending on what you order. read more

Good was delicious, staff was attentive and friendly. I like the ambiance. I highly recommend trying this place, its unique and good food. read more

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I loved the ambiance of the restaurant and the service was consistent and friendly. The food we had was great i love things you can share. This place is a smidge pricey but i think worth it for a nice evening out for dinner. The service was great we were checked on often but not enough to be bothersome. My date shared sentiments of the octopus paired with red sauce and sausage was a bit odd and reminded him of pizza. The sauce wasn't bad just didn't go with the octopus. Their focaccia was amazing! read more

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Honestly best food experience I have had in a while! Their wine selection to pair with food is complementary for every course. Their tuna was to DIE for! I'm thinking about it now! The presentation and attention to detail was impeccable. I had the lemon casarecce dish and it was delicious. Great service, do not arrive expecting traditional Italian cuisine, this is Elevated! Their oysters are the best I've had in Raleigh NC. So fresh! I can't wait o go back! Everything left me on a good high I didn't take any pictures, I was soaking it in! read more

Not even sure where to start, so I'll begin with this was one of the best restaurants I've eaten in this year. And then includes going up against several Michelin star restaurants. The service was great. The food was great. Every course was better than the last. At all the restaurants I've been to this year. This is the one that I want to go back as soon as possible. read more

Hidden 3% service fee for using a credit card, not expected for such a "high end" restaurant

Amazing food. The focaccia is almost as good as the ones they bake in Italy. We had rack of lamb, linguine, branzino, the seafood stew (Bordeto) and gnocchi. Every dish was delicious and well thought out. The service was impeccable. Highly recommend!! read more

Great food and ambiance. Service was impeccable. I will definitely return especially for that steak and to try other dishes read more

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Despite the positive reviews of others and the food which tasted very good, I can't bring myself to recommend this place. The return vs value is marginal and the general service was off putting. On the positive side, the food tastes great. Fish stew, pork shoulder and ravioli were excellent. Creative with excellent flavor. HOWEVER, the positives were offset by a number of negatives: 1) Despite being told we should order the large sharing portions, all 4 of us walked away hungry. After a $240 bill without drinks, we ended up going through the McDonalds drive through to get full. I would have happily paid $350 for the dinner if we would have walked out full. Portions need to be 50% larger. 2) There was a hair baked into the bread. 3) We sat directly in front of the kitchen that was visible through a large window. While the staff was working very hard, we had the pleasure of watching a female sous chef continually eat while she was handling food. 4) The Maitre d' didn't leave a good first impression. We showed up 5 min early for our reservation and were told it would be another 20 minutes before our table was open. Having never been there before, I took a minute to walk around and saw several empty tables. When we were seated, it was at a table that had been open all along. Perhaps a tactic to get us into the bar? When I asked him why we had to wait 20 minutes for a table that sat empty the entire time, he told me I was wrong and walked away. 5) The server could best be described as obsequious. Certainly knowledgeable, but didn't come across as genuine. More scripted. Maybe they are trained this way, but it came across as a bit irritating. Again, food quality was excellent, but the overall experience wasn't very good. Plus your customers should not go away hungry. If nothing else, add some more potatoes to each dish! At least make it look like I am getting some value. Again, I would have paid more to get full. FYI, the Big Mac was just okay. read more

Amazing!! We were in town for an event and so happy we came here! The restaurant is gorgeous- beautiful ambiance! The service was excellent and the food was spectacular! The branzino was top notch! We talked about this place our whole trip! read more

Brodeto is another win for Crawford. The moment you walk through the door you are immersed in the experience. The wait staff is phenomenal and attentive. They have great recommendations, if you are at a loss of what to eat ask for advice. My best advice is to try a little bit of everything. Each dish has been created with love right down to the presentation. The focaccia is a great place to start with the perfect blend of olive oil and salt. The homemade ricotta has an evolution of flavor starting with the truffle and ending with the peach and hazelnut. The Tuna and amberjack crudo is great for raw fish lovers (Wish I tried the others). The wood-roasted pork chop may have been one of the best pork chops that I have had in the Triangle area I would highly recommend it. The grilled cobia is a very light dish where the cobia is the main star of the show. Food:5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 5 read more

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This restaurant is very cozy modern aesthetic with high class food. I came here for an anniversary with my husband. We were able to get a reservation for 6:15 on a Saturday. The party of two tables were definitely crowded where we were seated. Waitresses can barely scoot by to help with the menu without getting in another persons space. Everything we ordered felt flavorful and fresh. Our favorite dinner order was the tuna crudo probably and then all of the deserts we tried olive oil cake as well as the vanilla bean affogato were so good. read more

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No need for a lengthy review for this place. Service = impeccable Food = mouthwatering Atmosphere = a vibe!!! We'll def be back! Food: Little gem hearts, focaccia, gnocchi, peka, and broccolini. It was the perfect amount for two people. Drinks: la mora, mezcal marg and the only tequila based drink on the menu (I can't remember the name). read more

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Our overall experience at Brodeto was fantastic! The seating and ambiance of the restaurant was beautiful and fitting for a fine dining meal. Our drinks were each tasty and looked delicious. The menu was full of amazing options that our party of 4 all wanted to try. The waitress helped re-arrange the meals into "courses" with input from the chef, which helped elevate the overall experience! The food came out in a steady stream, so it felt like we were eating and enjoying the meals the entire time. Each bite was special, from the oysters, the crudo, the octopus and pork belly salad, to the brodeto, pastas, and pork chop. We left the restaurant full and very satisfied! While the meal itself was on the pricier side, I believe it would be near impossible to find such an experience with high quality food for a lower price. It was a fitting final meal for our last night in Raleigh. 10/10 would recommen read more

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Another new restaurant we were so excited to try, opened by Scott Crawford whose other restaurants we love (& James Beard finalist for outstanding hospitality)! Absolutely every person working there was so lovely, from the hostesses, to our waiter, to the chefs. The service was great - our server walked us through the menu and the timing between starter and entree was perfect. She also shared in our excitement about the food, which I always appreciate so much. I was also obsessed with the ambiance here - between the tall wooden doors (at the entrance and in the bathrooms), to the plants lining the counter between dining tables, to the light up marble bar, to all the natural lighting that flooded in through the large windows, I was in awe. The food was phenomenal, really showcasing the flavors of the Adriatic sea. We started with the little gem hearts and focaccia. The little gem hearts salad was perfect for sharing and a wonderful take on a caesar - flavorful caesar dressing paired well with the crunchy breadcrumbs, crunchy lettuce, and sharp pecorino. The focaccia was UNREAL! It was crunchy on top, perfectly soaked with olive oil, and seasoned to perfection with rosemary and sea salt. It was hard to stop from eating it all as it came out as we knew it would be perfect for sopping up the broths from our stews. The brodeto, representing southern Italy, had the most flavorful umami broth and the seafood was cooked very well for the most part. My only gripe was that the octopus was a little chewy. The peka, representing Croatia, had a deep, meaty broth which was very warm and comforting and the lamb was cooked to perfection. We couldn't decipher any pork in this dish, so we were a little confused about that. The focaccia was PERFECT for sopping up these delicious broths. We will definitely be back to try their pastas and everything else we missed on their delicious menu! read more

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Very good but not amazing. Still worth all the stars though as the good things we tried were really good, it's a beautiful space and our server Jacob (sp?) was fantastic. The space is gorgeous though the huge wood door to enter the place is sort of ominous. Oh well. Lots of lovely people dressed up which made it feel like an occasion. Should also add that for some reason it took almost 40 minutes for us to get our pastas, which was pretty irritating but oh well. Hopefully that's just a one-off (and it won't detract us from returning) As to the food: 1. Focaccia -- good but not amazing. Well salted and moist, about on par with Weaver St. Not worth 10 bucks; 2. Sea bass crudo -- really really good. Fish was left in pretty large pieces and tasted super fresh. The pepper jelly had a nice spice level though it dissipated a few seconds after it appeared. Cool touch and a great dish; 3. Octopus and pork belly salad -- amazing octopus: great char on it and not one bit chewy. Pork belly was cured tasting (or maybe just really salty) and didn't add much for me but the potatoes were great in the salad. Our favorite; 3. Black spaghetti with sea urchin butter -- my wife loved it, said it reminded her of the uni and crab pasta she used to get at Marea which is very high praise; 4. Busiate with crab -- bland and served barely room temperature. Only real miss of the night. On a side note I don't know what I expected from a dish that was literally noodles and shredded crab; 5. Hazelnut gelato -- really good and a big portion, though I would probably rather have a smaller portion for less than 10 bucks And 6. Chocolate custard -- too sweet for me, almost cloying. The only other dish I didn't like other than the busiate. Did like the brittle on top Overall yeah it's pricy and probably overpriced but I loved it and will happily return, so maybe it's not? Can't wait to try more crudo and one of the casseroles as they smelled and looked delicious! read more

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Amazing food, ambiance, and service! Everything on the menu was great. Would 100099% recommend!

Excellent food. Everything was so delicious. Incredible service . Staff is very warm. Thank you read more

Another amazing spot from Scott Crawford. You're welcomed by a bright open restaurant when you walk the iconic doors. We opted for a bar spot to hang with one of the best in the industry, Jordan. I love the variety on this menu, perfect for sharing, the hard part is narrowing down your choices. We opted to start with the amberjack crudo, while simple, tastes amazing. Very light and fresh. The pasta had a great richness in the sauce, great for dipping the focaccia in. Lastly, perfectly prepared octopus, with a beautiful char, surrounded by so much flavor. Definitely was my favorite dish of the night. Cannot wait to go back. read more

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One of the best meals we've had in the Triangle and would return. We three had: The Gem Lettuce salad (heavier dressed than our normal preference but delicious - shared 3 ways and the leftovers went home to be mixed into more lettuce etc) 2 pastas were both special, the goat sago cavatelli and the delicate Cappelletti The smoky pork chop was the best pork I've had in years. The very pricey Peka veal cheeks was tasty but sparse; wouldn't get again. The whole roasted branzino- very nice. Good service as well. Waitstaff was energetic, eager to please, and didn't rush us. Nice interior and ambiance. Didn't get too noisy. Skip the Sicilian lemonade; tasted canned so just a fancy name perhaps for pellegrino lemon soda. read more

Super shocked that this is C+S owners. Food wasn't great and we won't return. Lamb overcooked, bread basic, and your plates slide all over the table. Really not C+S standard read more

The ambience was romantic, and the servers were very attentive and professional. The kitchen opens out to the dining room, and you can see the staff preparing food - very engaging and interesting. The highlight was the food, which was all very unique and flavorful. I had the pork chop, a side of cauliflower and the beef carpaccio. All were unique and incredible - 10/10. I wanted a desert cocktail but did not see anything on the menu for me. The waiter had the bartender make an off menu drink that was phenomenal. Very accommodating and I will certainly return soon. read more

I'm ashamed I brought my guests here. Not sure what others are eating, but this place was miss after miss after terrible miss. It was like a hipster who watched the food channel for a month used his trust fund to open a restaurant. The entire concept is bad. The portions are "shareable" except when they're not. A dish serves either one or five without much warning. The experience is just so uneven and poorly executed. The crudo was so bad 3/4 remained on the plate. I wish I could throw it back into the sea. The a la carte bread was an effort of frustration as we destroyed it with the dullest knife ever made. The anchovy butter was literally a slab of butter with whole anchovies on top, making it impossible to serve well. The mussels were a welcome breath of eatable food. The heart salad was decent. Hard to mess up a dressed up Caesar. The gnocchi was fine but a slab of unidentifiable, uncuttable meat took up half the plate. The ravioli was ravioli. The prawns were fine but it's about four bites total. The streak was a surprising letdown. Not sure how they mess that up. Temp was ok but stringy. and too salty somehow. I took home a large bag of leftovers and instantly threw them away. Even the cocktails were bad. The cio tasted like pink malort with the most bitter aftertaste. The service was achingly slow. Ambiance was ok but room amplified echoing despite the pathetic room treatments. This place has zero idea what it's doing. read more

The décor is chic, modern, and clearly designed to impress. It has all the hallmarks of an Instagram-worthy spot. However, as another reviewer mentioned, it feels like the owners were more focused on copying successful restaurant aesthetics than actually mastering what makes those places stand out in terms of food quality and service. The meal was hit or miss, with some dishes showing promise, but others fell flat. The gem salad and ricotta were pretty good--fresh, flavorful, and a nice start to the meal. Unfortunately, the tuna crudo was incredibly disappointing--half was good the other half was stringy and almost impossible to cut or chew and went uneaten. The sparkling wine by the glass was literally the worst I've ever had. I don't know if it had gone bad or what, but it tasted closer to beer to me. Unfortunately my party decided to complain on my behalf and the server was defensive, which is one of the many reasons I don't like to complain at restaurants. Eventually they comped it, but it was significantly more awkward than it needed to be and I would have rather just paid ~$20 for the glass as I had planned. I blame my party for this somewhat, but I think this will make them just smile weakly with a "it's good" instead of complaining going forward too. More issues were with the pork chop and steak. Both were undercooked, which I understand can be a personal preference for some, but we ordered our steak medium and it arrived sliced with visible deep redness, way too raw for that doneness level. The pork chop was downright inedible for me, which is the first time for me with a pork chop. If I hadn't had such a weird experience with the wine maybe I would have actually said something... It seems like they have the look down, and I think the atmosphere alone fools a lot of people into overlooking the inconsistency of the food. Unfortunately, I can't say I'd return or recommend. read more

Ambiance is great. Service was excellent. Make a reservation. Drinks are excellent - the Negroni is top notch. Food is great but it is not a Sharing menu unless you consider the $100 steak (18oz) which is definitely sharable. The Linguine al' Nero is a highlight but not shareable or a main course unless you order another item to make it a meal. Be prepared for a large special occasion bill $. read more

As always, this was a 5 star experience. We ordered a metric ton of food between the five people and we were amazed at the food quality, plate presentation and layering of flavors. We had the Whole Roasted Branzino, Pork Chops, Rockfish, Black Risotto, Tuna Crudo, Olive Oil Cake and a Chocolate dessert to die for. Ordered two loaves of Focaccia Bread, OMG. The Restaurant design, atmosphere and ambiance is incredible. Thought I forgot the service? NOT!! The entire Staff, no matter what the department, was attentive and anticipated our every need! Quickly becoming a go to Restaurant. Love Love Love Alexia. read more

Overpriced food and not enough of it. The server was friendly until she got to taking orders. Then she rushed us through. She kept pestering us to order. When we did she kept saying "is that all? You have to order everything at once!" (What if we're still hungry?We were at the end.) I had to tell her to stop because our friends weren't done ordering. The bronzino was good but not great. It came out less than 15 minutes after ordering in a busy restaurant. How, exactly? We ordered the $15 bread and $10 of anchovie butter. The bread we had to slice ourselves. It was served with a pat of butter with whole anchovies. Difficult to cut. The asparagus was insulting. Everyone knows you serve the young tender asparagus not the old tough ones. Especially for that price. Two of us ordered coffee. They literally could not bring us sugar when we asked for it. The staff person literally didn't know what we wanted. They brought us Splenda. Nope. Then went away and brought us sugar syrup. We just wanted plain, ordinary, sugar. All this and two glasses of wine cost us $144 before tip. Including a mandatory 3% credit card fee. Are you kidding at these prices? We were shaking our heads trying to figure out what we ordered that cost so much. We couldn't tell that we had a meal. We walked away hungry. We didn't bother having dessert. We went to the good, but overpriced, ice cream shop next door where two cones cost $13 without tip. Raleigh has way too many overly pretentious restaurant owners who think they are God's gift to mankind and deliver low quality food at inflated prices. Crawford is one. Fortunately I live the same distance from Durham where Giorgio actually knows how to run restaurants. read more

Simple Amazing! I knew this place was going to have great service when within 5 minutes of sitting down my Grand Daughter dropped a fork and with in seconds a server came from nowhere and took the one that dropped and replaced it, Great Job! Started the night with a drink, ordered a La Presca, very good, then I had an Arette Anejo Tequila neat (they have a pretty good tequila selection). The decor is well done, it's like an Italian Coastal Beach setting. On to the food. There were 4 of us so we decided to order several plates to share. We got the House Made Ricotta (you need to get so good) Tomato Salad (very good) and the Little Gem Hearts all for an appetizer. Entrees, Ravioli, Gnocchi, and Brodeto! All were On Point Good!!! I would get everything again! Important note, get a couple of the Croatian Breads to soak up the wonderful sauces!!! Ok, Nikko our server was Amazing, very knowledgeable and had a great personality! Thanks Nikko! Cheers! read more

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