Had dinner at Brodeto on a busy Saturday night with my wife. The place was packed, as expected with most Crawford restaurants, and while the atmosphere was lively, this new restaurant got loud fast--hard to hear each other by the main course. This is the trade off for most Crawford restaurants in my experience, but typically the food makes up for it. The food was solid overall. The amberjack was a highlight, perfectly cooked and flavorful. The house-made ricotta with truffle honey was another standout, rich and well-balanced. Unfortunately, the rockfish didn't impress, lacking the punch of the other dishes. Service was good, attentive without being overbearing. Parking isn't terrible given a large deck nearby, but plan to arrive early given this new area is small and busy. Brodeto is definitely worth checking out, but it'll be interesting to see if this brand will be vibe vs food as the expansion continues. read more

I have one regret for this meal, wish I had been hungrier!! Only had room for one app, and I chose wisely with the Homemade Ricotta!! The bread that accompanied the dish was the best bread I've ever had!! Ryan took great care of me at the bar, very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. I'll definitely be back - I've got my eye on the gnocchi dish next. read more

Brodeto - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This restaurant is LOUD. It's very uncomfortable to sit in there. It's unbearable when they're busy, but still exceptionally loud when it's mostly empty. They have sound dampening materials, but they're too sparsely distributed and too thin. It's a shame, bc it's the main reason I will probably not come back to the restaurant. Other than that, the food was 4/5. Some of the dishes were flawless, while I had significant reservations about others. I had two dishes where I loved the first bite (like the potatoes with olive tapenade, and the razor clams), but by the end I realized that the flavors were not well-balanced. I love olive, but the olive flavor was overpowering. The razor clams had so much potential, but it was very single dimensional -- you couldn't taste anything over the Calabrian peppers. I've been to one of their other restaurants -- Jolie, and I think Jolie gets it right more frequently than Bordeto. read more

Delicious inventive dishes, beautiful modern vibe, and attentive service. Very lively, happy and friendly diners.

Fair meal. Expensive for quality but very good service and nice decor. It was a disappointment after visiting Crawford and Sons. read more

This place is legit! Not, it's good, "for Raleigh." It's good period. On par with restaurants in any major foodie city. Our server, Amber, was a delight. Patient and accomodating. Appreciate that you are not rushed, aka turning tables. This is a culinary experience. We tried soooo many dishes and the only one we didn't care for was the tortellini. Stand outs were the oysters, little gem salad, branzino and the house made breads. This is not a cheap night out, but a wonderful memorable meal. read more

Extraordinary! Lovely bar tenders. Attentive service. Gorgeous spot. Unbelievable food. Gosh the pasta. Wine selection. Don't miss it! read more

Brodeto - Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The good -- its an inviting atmosphere . Open, Relaxed yet level up. Very attentive and friendly staff. The maybe -- I'm not sure if this is not a popular opinion . We had the coal roasted oysters as appetizer. I didn't quite taste the oysters. The sauce was too much . Therez a bit much of the crunchy topping as well. I had the grilled octopus with the lentils and the octopus altho tender was not quite the texture I was hoping for. I was looking for tender but not too sift. And there's a bunch of parsley that I think was too much on the plate and again the crunchy topping. My son had the snapper in clear broth . He says it's good but a bit lemony. read more

I went to Brodeto last night with some friends and left feeling really annoyed and disappointed. The food is not terrible. Admittedly I am allergic to shellfish and nuts, which significantly cut down on my options but that's absolutely no fault of the restaurant. I got the gnocchi which was pretty good. The breads were also quite good. The potatoes were a little lack luster (hard to do with a potato IMO!!!) and my friends generally enjoyed their dishes. The problem was the service. When we were seated, it took a while for the server to get to us. And she wouldn't take our drink order until the 2nd or 3rd time to the table to fill us in on what our experience would be. Kind of odd and slow, but not a big deal. When we finally got our drink order in, we weren't able to order bread or small plates, we had to order everything all at once, and once again the server left. So it took MULTIPLE visits before we could even get the food order in. By the time we were done eating, the server told us we had 10 minutes to wrap it up. Ummmm??? What? I've never had that happen. When we were nearing what must have been our ten minute mark, a different server came to "collect our linens". Are you serious? It was such a rude and bizarre way to tell us to get out. All of this is all the more annoying because we couldn't even order food or drinks for SO long. It seems like they're not quite sure how to manage a restaurant and reservations. I don't like leaving a restaurant feeling like that, which prompted me to want to give others a heads up! read more

on our second visit we requested the table near the kitchen. we got there and they told us a table that had paid and was just hanging out and essentially refused to ask them to leave which was wack we finally sat down and it was the first day of their fall menu and it was so lackluster compared to the first time we visited. a lot was comped but it was disappointing after our first visit where we really liked it whipped ricotta slapped both times tho read more

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I think it is wonderful that new exciting places to eat are opening up in the Iron Works in Raleigh. They have a really cool front door. I made a reservation here and we did not we had all to get to our table. The inside decor is very earthy modern. They have a wonderful selection of wine and they are very educated and what wine pairs with what so give that a try. The food is on the expensive side and I don't give you an American size portion of it it is more in moderation so just keep that in mind if you're ordering something that you might leave a little hungry. read more

The first and only time I have visited Brodeto,it was too loud to talk across the table to my friend. I was also very upset when the waiter told me they did not serve Grey Goose vodka because it has no taste. They served me Japanese vodka which was disgusting. read more

I was super excited about trying out Brodeto, I made a reservation for one for their opening night. I was seated at the bar which I requested. Upon entering, I was taken aback by just how stunning the restaurant is, I felt transported to another location. It's airy and light and relaxing. The design is beautiful. Service was wonderful, everyone was very attentive and helpful in providing recommendations especially the bartender, Joseph. I had a delicious cocktail and I was mesmerized just watching them make drinks all night. They put so much love into everything and every single detail was tender. I started my meal with the amberjack crudo and this was the best crudo i have ever had. The fish was perfect, flavorful, filling, and just an overall great bite. I also enjoyed the House Made Straciatella with bread and it was good as well. It was a lot of cheese for me but a great dish to share with friends and enjoy. The house made gelato was the perfect ending to the meal, it was beautifully flavored and night overly sweet. I loved the pistachios and the oil in it. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. read more

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I recently visited Brodeto, a restaurant that promises a fusion of Croatian and Italian Adriatic cuisine, but left me with mixed feelings. On the positive side, the staff was genuinely nice and attentive, which made for a welcoming experience. However, the menu left much to be desired. The selection of Croatian wines and spirits was extremely limited - and not in a way that might be justified by a curated, high-end offering. Instead, it felt like they were simply missing the mark on authenticity. The much-hyped "peka" dishes, which were supposed to feature items like bread, octopus, veal, and lamb, were unbalanced. The bread was burnt, and none of the dishes had the authentic flavors of Croatian cuisine that I would expect, especially coming from someone born and raised in Dalmatia, Split. There wasn't even the Istrian fuzi, a classic that would have tied together the Italian and Croatian influences of the menu. Overall, it seems that the restaurant might be run by individuals who have only a superficial understanding of the Adriatic culinary tradition. If you're a local or someone well-versed in the regional flavors, you might find the experience disappointing. On the other hand, if you've never been to Croatia or Italy and aren't familiar with the authentic taste of Adriatic cuisine, you might find it passable. Pozdrav od Hrvata i nemojte ovdje ostavljat novac. Jer vlasnici nemaju pojma sta je domaća kujinja. Da im nije konobara dobili bi samo jednu zvizdu. read more

First of all, the restaurant was invitingly clean and warm looking without an air of sterility - lots of fresh white used that can't mask dirtiness. Two thumbs up for appearances. That stated, the crowd was quite loud. I had to lean in to converse, raising my voice in order to be heard. It's not an intimate, relaxing atmosphere; more like a sports bar or pub with fine dining. Now, on to the meat and potatoes, so to speak. We enjoyed ordering carpaccio. Crispy garlic was new and delightful, but scarce. Pogača bread arrived just slightly burnt in a place or two; wood-grilled flavor throughout was great. Tiny little gnocchi were nothing special. Beef neck served with it was delicious, but there wasn't enough. Pecorino? If, present, too little to tell. Grilled octopus had great texture and flavor, as did the sauce and pickled peppers. However, I only received four extremely small, thin pepper slices to accompany the rather puny portion of octopus. Further, the sauce was not salmoriglio. Most disappointingly, there was no eggplant caponata. It's in the menu description, but was not served. Seared cod was not seared at all as advertised; baked to perfection nonetheless. 'Nduja teased on the menu must've skipped town to hang out with the aforementioned eggplant caponata because its appearance and taste were nonexistent. Chickpeas, in whatever sauce they were in, went well enough with the cod. Melon sorbetto for dessert was the star of the show - generous portion of cool, refreshing flavors. The stingy bit of burnt vanilla cream and berry compote carried an otherwise underwhelming piece of almond olive oil bread cake over the finish line. I've never before experienced such a misleading menu. More dishes arrived at the table either prepared differently than expected or downright missing features than is acceptable. We certainly shall not recommend Brodeto, or return. read more

Absolutely delicious meal! We started with bread: Croatian & Focaccia, the little gem hearts salad, and the mussels. The bread was fantastic, the salad was described as the best take on a Cesar salad our table has ever had, and the mussels! The mussels were prepared delicately and wonderfully. Pictured below are 2 pasta dishes: Agnolotti & Busiate. Absolutely delicious meal, fantastic service! A great meal and would definitely recommend. read more

Brodeto - Busiate - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Food was good and good selection of drinks. Nice ambience. Great place to meet friends for drinks. They do have a very small kitchen area. Therefore, they brought our party of 12's food out in groups of four meals. It worked out fine. As long as you know it. read more

My wife and I celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary at Brodeto's and we would rate this restaurant at 6 stars if we could! What a fantastic culinary experience. The staff were so attentive, the food was so delicious, and the ambiance was the best. We can't wait to return. We had the Coal Roasted Scallops, the Focaccia, the Gnocchi and the Seared Cod, with the Italian Chocolate Cake as the desert dish. Topped it off with an espresso and a latte for a wonderful, memorable evening. We can't say enough about the staff, so friendly and professional in all respects. All in all, it was the perfect place to celebrate our anniversary. Thanks to everyone who made our dining experience so memorable. read more

The food, service, ambiance are great. The fact that restaurant sneaks a 3% credit card charge on the bill is disappointing. It's a pricey restaurant and 3% adds to the bill. Looks like the owners are greedy. read more

The food was outstanding great service. I recommend the brodeto dish if you like sea food

Brodeto was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic. We will definitely be back!

Overall, positive experience. Great ambience and exceptional service. The food was very good as well. Only downsides were the pasta portions were tiny, and the spaghetti was incredibly salty. Overall, a good experience though. read more

Well I've been wanting to go bc I've heard good things, but I'm walking out in the B/B+ zone, mostly due to menu issues I see as fixable. Overall, excellent ambiance and very inspiring, creative Mediterranean-heavy menu, which I generally love. Ambiance: Great. Professionalism: Great. Service: Great. Food: a little help needed. The Crudos were excellent...light, refreshing, delicious. Little Gem Caesar had excellent quality ingredients but was way over sauced...borderline soupy; dial it back and it would be good. Black Risotto: over the top too salty...had my hopes high on that one and whiff. The namesake Brodeto entree: great quality seafood, tender, light, but also too salty. Tried several other items too but not much to highlight here other than I think across the board things were overly salty. Again, had great service, so props there, but for a ('finer') dining experience the food needs to be tightened up. Still looking forward to seeing other new Crawford projects grow, but this one is overly priced for an "ok" menu execution on what should be ingredients that speak for themselves (overworked). read more

Brodeto is always a pleasure. The service, wine and menu is a delight and love how new items are regularly added.

Amazing and beautifully Adriatic inspired menu with beautiful decor and warm hospitable staff members!

The atmosphere 10 out of 10, service (Nikko) 10 out of 10, the food 12 out of 10!! We'll be back to try the things we missed out on but octopus carpaccio & ricotta were on point, must haves for every visit!! If I had one ask, variety on wine in $50-60 range but overall bill as expected & not out of range. Thank you staff, what an amazing meal, can't wait to see you again! read more

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One of the most creative, delicious restaurants I have ever experienced. The cuisine was an explosion of tastes, the menu diverse, and each dish was obviously painstakingly prepared. The wait staff was educated on the dishes and menu, the service was understated yet spectacular. Do not hesitate to try this restaurant! read more

Just think that it is cheap and grimy to add a 3% credit card fee to my check at the end of meal. Especially when that was not made clear at all. Completely unprofessional as a business, and honestly silly. Pay your own network bills with the money I have already spent at the table, don't nickel and dime at end. This will be the last time I dine at a Crawford establishment. What a joke!! read more

ambience was blah. -like a cheap restaurant group faking it. cold room. nothing to absorb the sound. annoying club beat music. -really hard to carry on a conversation w/o yelling. brodeto salty...shrimp overcooked (mushy). Ravioli ...just buy at trader joes. fatback squid dish full of potatoes and overcooked squid. deserts are a joke..just have at home. -everything overpriced will just go to 42nd St oyster bar next time for great seafood w/o the pretense. great place for young techies with $$$ to blow just because. read more

An incredible restaurant! The razor clams were fantastic, I had the whole fish along with my wife, our other two diners had the Brodeto and Peka! No complaints about anything. The service was great! read more

Not very friendly. Reservation system is very bad . Not accommodating at all. We won't be back

Beautiful ambience. The bread was fabulous. The razor clams were good but 2 clams at @ $20 didn't meet the expectations. The appetizer, pork belly and octopus was delicious. I would have liked a little more for the price. The pasta was delicious too but I do prefer hot as opposed to lukewarm. The $50 dollar lamb chops may have been good but they needed to be hotter and you were just hoping they didn't sit too long under a lamp. While the food is good, I just didn't feel the value for the price! Also, a patron should be able to use a preferred credit card or payment without being penalized a 3% surcharge. read more

It's a cool spot but the food was just alright. Crawford has dishes that make you say yum after every single bite. I was hoping this spot had the same magic but the gnocchi tasted exactly like chef boyardee beefaroni. The rabbit ravioli was good but wasn't exceptional which I do expect from Crawford. The bread was 8 dollars and tasted like a burnt log. The service was good and the food was alright too but it wasn't on par with Crawford and sons and wasn't worth the price in my opinion. The menu is pretty small too. I honestly didn't see anything I really wanted. read more

Excellent Excellent!! We had a wonderful time celebrating my wife's birthday. The food was amazing and the service was over the top. Emma our waitress was awesome!! Friendly knowledgeable about the menu and incredibly funny. read more

Brodeto - Octopus - Seafood Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Incredible! One of the best dining experiences I've had in Raleigh! Amazing food, ambience, service. Worth the hype!

Big fan of Scott Crawfords other restaurants. My 2nd time there. Shrimp in Brodeto were mush like, octopus was rubbery - was very salty. Embered chicken good flavor but way over cooked and tough. Trout had little flavor . Service was excellent and the restaurant is beautiful but very loud. Hate to knock this place but it was really disappointing. read more

We had a great meal on Saturday night at Brodeto. We loved the octopus and pork belly salad and the rigatoni. Our server Niko was awesome. Highly recommend! read more

I will dream of the whipped ricotta! Beautiful restaurant and great service. The branzino and root vegetables were also delicious.

Scott Crawford has done it again! My boyfriend is a big fan of Crawford and Sons so we decided to try this for his bday dinner and it was incredible! Every dish was perfectly seasoned and just melted in your mouth, and our waitress, Rachel, was so kind. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Wow. This place may be the best restaurant in Raleigh. Tuna, very good, star dish most places. Somehow the least great of the four crudos. Amberjack, damn good. Great flavor profile. Fantastic fish, both quality and size of portion. Scallop, my wife's fave. Brilliant. Razor clam? Gotdamn. No notes. Stratciatella, refreshing cheese dish? Sounds weird, but tell me I'm wrong, nice light interlude. Mussels, like rockefeller/casino but for the 21st century. Octopus pork belly, I'll be back for this. Insane taste and value. A dish I'll come back for, remember and be shocked I didn't pay more for. Black Risotto, I ordered it, wife finished it, but it was a fight to the last spoonful. Uni butter pasta, sounds rich and briny, is but isn't. Arguably light. Confusing, and fun. The only knock is there were so many good things we had that we'd have a hard time not ordering the same things when we come back despite wanting to try the rest. read more