Best Restaurants for Foodies in Durham

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Taberna Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(1780)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Durham

Booked 24 times today

Spanish Tapas Extensive Spanish Wine listFull barServing dinner

2. Mothers & Sons

4.6

Exceptional(142)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Durham

Booked 42 times today

Our lunch and dinner menus differ greatly. Please see the menu link below to see an example of our offerings.Partners Matt Kelly and Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis are proud to offer Mothers & Sons, a trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility. DeCarolis introduces the first restaurant in the South to focus on fatta a mano —handmade pasta. Mothers and Sons offers antipasti dishes such seasonal bruschettas or smoked octopus. Choose from primi dishes like the bucatini al amatriciana, squid ink tonnarelli or rigatoni alla norma and secondi dishes like the bistecca alla floretina and eggplant parmigiana. Dishes are made with seasonal ingredients so menus may change depending on when you visit. An extensive Italian wine list, dozens of amari as well as an imaginative cocktail list with an italian flair assures there will be a drink that will complement your meal perfectly.

3. M Tempura

4.8

Exceptional(608)

Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Durham

Booked 9 times today

M Tempura is a foodie's paradise, serving traditional Japanese tempura in Durham. It has a high rating for its food, with reviewers praising the 'superb quality,' 'freshness,' and 'delicate flavors.' The service is also highly rated, with staff being 'polished' and 'knowledgeable.' The ambiance is also noted as 'incredible,' with a unique approach to the menu and a thoughtful, fine dining experience.

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4. Fairview Dining Room

4.8

Exceptional(1876)

Price: Expensive

• American • Durham

Booked 25 times today

The AAA Four Diamond Fairview Dining Room has been reimagined as a lighter, brighter backdrop for our renowned fine dining experience. Featuring custom details hand-crafted for the space by regional artisans, this new design simply enhances what you have loved for years. With the reopening of the new Fairview Dining Room, our Area Executive Chef Troy Stauffer and his imaginative culinary team have introduced a new Fall menu, perfectly complementing the elevated look and feel of the space. Indulge in a savory Cheshire Pork Tenderloin or delicious Duke of Crabcake with a sommelier suggested wine and finish with a decadent hand-crafted dessert from our pastry team, each dish embracing cozy flavors perfect for fall.

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5. Nasher Cafe at Duke University

4.6

Exceptional(856)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Durham

Booked 28 times today

The 125-seat indoor/outdoor Nasher Cafe overlooks the garden and sits adjacent to the Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen "Corridor Pin" sculpture, providing a serene and beautiful ambience. The Nasher Cafe offers local and sustainable products forged into creative lunch, brunch and dinner menus. Guests can experience a world class museum as well as restaurant in one stop.

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6. Estampa Gaucha - Raleigh

4.4

Awesome(169)

Price: Very Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Durham

Booked 24 times today

In the extreme south of Brazil, there is a land of rich and strong rural traditions, families have been gathering on weekends, for centuries, to celebrate life around a barbecue "CHURRASCO". There they talk, laugh, dance, enjoy themselves and specialize in grilling many types of meat. Thus, the CHURRASCO became the best representation, the "Trademark" or as the Brazilians say, "ESTAMPA" of the GAÚCHO lifestyle, such Denomination is given to the inhabitants of Rio Grande do Sul, the most southern state of Brazil. Today, here at ESTAMPA GAÚCHA, with great pride, we bring you the best of our churrasco, our culture. We are looking forward to showing our hospitality and win your loyalty for the excellence of our food and services. Come and experience this reality. Make your reservation and join our family.

7. Azitra

4.7

Exceptional(1361)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Raleigh

Booked 5 times today

Azitra is an "Indian Culinary Nirvana" sharing the love of great food, wine and community. We pride ourselves on fun takes on Indian food, both modern and contemporary. We have a Wine Spectator award winning wine program, and an innovative cocktail program. Azitra awakens the inner soul through colorful ambiance, rich Indian palate and complex tastes with a seductive dining room, a fashionable bar, intimate private lounge and outdoor seating. We strive to create memorable dining experiences day after day. Guests can sample the vibrant flavors of India. Our menu features classic Indian cuisine reinvented for today’s more discerning palate. We invite you to indulge in India’s culinary treasures, time after time.

8. Jujube

4.7

Exceptional(1462)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Asian • Chapel Hill

Booked 19 times today

Jujube offers a unique culinary experience to the Triangle that brings Cantonese, Vietnamese, and Indian and Indonesian cuisine infused with the finest Western influenced flavors. We feature an extensive collection of craft beer, a wide variety of wines that elegantly complement our menu, as well as a refreshing assortment of signature cocktails. Escape the ordinary. Come enjoy our social and harmonious environment where Asian themed decor and soft lantern lighting awaits you. In the warmer months, enjoy dining al fresco on our screened patio. At Jujube we aim to bring you an eclectic myriad of tastes in an ambiance that brings together both the beauty of Asian tradition paired with a whimsical modern twist. Curbside Pickup and Dine in daily. Reservations or call ahead strongly encouraged.

9. Il Palio

4.7

Exceptional(1753)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Chapel Hill

Booked 11 times today

Il Palio is an intimate restaurant in the Siena Hotel. We strive to emulate the best of the great Italian tradition of hospitality and quality at the table and in the glass. Our vision is simple – use the best local and Italian ingredients as purely as possible and serve them with comfort and pride. We cook as an Italian might in North Carolina.

10. Elements

4.8

Exceptional(2453)

Price: Expensive

• Fusion / Eclectic • Chapel Hill

Booked 24 times today

Elements is OPEN for DINE IN & TAKEOUT! From the moment you walk in to the last delicious morsel you will taste, we promise to deliver a unique and exquisite dining experience. Our cuisine combines classical as well as modern Asian and European cooking techniques to enhance the flavors of local and sustainable ingredients. Our menu changes often to capitalize on the freshest and most seasonal fare. We believe George Barnard Shaw said it best when he said. There is no love sincerer than the love of food." We couldn't agree more. From fork to mouth, we wish you good eats.Elements Team

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Robert
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We arrived 10 minutes late. They were able to get us in quickly even though Duke had a game. The menu had changed since it was a game night to their "Game Menu." It was similar but they didn't have their steaks or lamb that I had my heart set on. Our server, Kristen was wonderful. We let her know our time constraints and dietary restrictions. She accommodated flawlessly. The front of the house manager seemed like an active participant in everything going on. Food was wonderful and was a good value. I look forward to coming back when we can spend some time and really enjoy what they have to offer.
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Fairview Dining RoomPrice: Expensive• American• Durham
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4.8
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Justin
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful experience sharing appetizer, salad with vinaigrette and pastas. Outstanding white wines, and house olive oil was great. Would go again in a minute.
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Mothers & SonsPrice: Expensive• Italian• Durham
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4.6
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DeborahVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •50 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We are never disappointed at Taberna Tapas. The menu choices, including a balanced wine list, are varied -- and everything we have tried there is delicious and worth a return visit. This time we had the calamari (lightly breaded and delicate), warm beet salad (excellent with greens and walnuts), albondigas (meatballs with a delicate flavor and unusual lightness), gambas al ajillo (a stand-out dish of Taberna), and pan con tomate. Just the right balance of plates. We will definitely return! And Seth, our server, was super-attentive. We had a wonderful time.
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Taberna TapasPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• Durham
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4.8
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Angela
Miami - Dade •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
What an amazing experience at M tempura. Food is fantastic, good balance of course, perfect portion. Definitely want to come back again
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M TempuraPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Durham
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4.8
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LucySVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
Always a pleasant experience there! One of my favorites places to dine in Durham. Great food; excellent service.
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Nasher Cafe at Duke UniversityPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Durham
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4.6

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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Taberna Tapas

2. Mothers & Sons

3. M Tempura

4. Fairview Dining Room

5. Nasher Cafe at Duke University

6. Estampa Gaucha - Raleigh

7. Azitra

8. Jujube

9. Il Palio

10. Elements

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