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Italian Culinary Experience

in the heart of Chapel Hill.

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REGIONAL ITALIAN COOKING

THOUGHTFULLY PREPARED.
SIMPLY SERVED.
DEEPLY CONNECTED.

It’s a moment around the table, a shared laugh with wine, a fond memory forged over exquisite flavors. At Il Palio, we celebrate the great tradition of Italian hospitality, from the warmth of the service to the quality of our cooking. Our vision is simple: use the best local and Italian ingredients, prepare simply and serve generously. We cook as an Italian might in North Carolina.

Eat Together

Celebrate every moment with us at Il Palio, from afternoon cocktails on the patio to an evening of rustic flavors and regional cooking with our staff. After all, there’s no better place to create memories than around the dinner table!

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reserve your table with us

Consistently awarded Four Diamonds by AAA, Il Palio marries the traditional flavors of Italy with a casual elegance that showcases the culinary roots of rustic Italian cooking.

At Il Palio you will find regional classics paired with Chef Bob Compton’s vision of Italian cooking. We serve deliciously simple food that, hopefully, tastes as good as you remember from your last visit to Italy.

As a winner of Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence, Il Palio features wine from Italy’s 20 regions and vintifications produced in every corner of the Italian Peninsula.

Celebrate every moment with us at Il Palio, from afternoon cocktails on the patio to an evening of rustic flavors and regional cooking with our staff. After all, there’s no better place to create memories than around the dinner table!

The Kitchen

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Robert Compton

EXECUTIVE CHEF

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Acclaimed by Conde Nast and recognized as North Carolina's only AAA Four Diamond Italian restaurant, Il Palio offers world-class dining in a warm and inviting Tuscan villa atmosphere.

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