Bombolo

4.6

307 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Named 2023 Restaurant of the Year by Eater. Dishes you’ve long loved served alongside dishes you’ve never heard of make our ever-changing menu an adventure you’ll want to embark on often. Our wine list is as varied as our food, and every one of our cocktails has been created just for Bombolo by our mixologist.

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Location
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone number
(919) 914-6374
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, International, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Garret Fleming

Experiences

An Evening with Thomas Meunier
$100.00 per person
Mar 10, 2025 only
5 wines - 5 courses (the last quite light) - $100 We'll have five wines from all around France paired with 4 delicious, adventurous dishes (crab! duck! venison!) and a final wee taste of something with a delicious sweet Gewurztraminer. We'll have Bombolo's cozy atmosphere and Bombolo's attractive and welcoming staff. But - best of all - we'll have Thomas Meunier of Authentique Vin. Loire Valley native, one time inhabitant of Carrboro, importer of delicious, sustainably farmed wines from small, multi generational wineries all over France, he will bring us stories of these wines that deeply reflect their terroirs and makers. It can feel difficult to come out on a Monday night. But it's not every Monday night that can bring all of us together for such an evening of conviviality. Please help us to welcome Thomas back to our town, and to enjoy yourselves at the same time.

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bombolo offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food" and "creative menu options." The restaurant is celebrated for its "outstanding service" and "unique palette of flavors." Patrons appreciate the "warm and inviting" atmosphere and "delicious cocktails." While the restaurant can be "pricey," it is considered "worth it" for special occasions.

307 Reviews

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RossM
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. It’s a bit noisy, but still a nice atmosphere. Food from several traditions were offered - we ended up with Mexican, Thai, and Italian dishes. All great. Nice wine list, as well. Highly recommended.
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June VIP
Washington DC163 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are from the DC suburbs and are in Chapel Hill visiting for the weekend. This very small restaurant is deceiving from the outside but totally charming inside. The menu is small but very thoughtful, innovative and well executed. My husband and I got the red snapper and our friend got the chicken main plates - and they are absolutely delicious.
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Judith
Raleigh16 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was wonderful. Would have appreciated a larger menu, a few more choices. Service was excellent. Wine suggestion was perfect.
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rob
Raleigh19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mussels and Frites dinner from former owner/chef Barrows from Kitchen. Dinner was paired with wines from Orsini wines and provided a perfect combination for an overall lovely evening.
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Janet
Raleigh33 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Pate and Mussels with Thai Curry were perfect as were the Apple Tartin and Pot au Crème. The wine pairings were perfect. I say that despite these wines not being among my usual choices. It’s always good to have something different. Our server did a great job in a hectic environment. We went early so it was not noisy for most of our meal, but the noise level rose by 7PM and talking was getting difficult.
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Heather
Greensboro7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and atmosphere! First time there...we will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hainese chicken was killer.
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James
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
One of the best meals I’ve had in the area! Will definitely be going again.
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Donald
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three of us dined early to try the early Sunday burger special. We know the regular menu is exceptional and therefore had high expectations. Chef-owner Garrett did not disappoint. I enjoyed the best burger I’ve had in ages. All three of us noticed the exceptional medley of flavors. Whenever you have a taste for a class A burger and fries—this is it! Go Bombolo.
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Emily
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent original culinary experience. Beautiful, delicious recipes were memorable—baked oysters, sweet, tangy sauce with a little toasty bite of bread crumbs; the greens and croutons in the Caesar salad were fantastic—like no other area restaurant; the seafood ravioli, the sauce the pasta were so fresh and flavorful; both the cardamom cheesecake and the Bombolo chocolate mousse pie w hazelnut crumbs were light, smooth and creamy and the hot fresh French press coffee added aroma and a perfect ending. We splurged tonight including sharing in a rich bottle of Bordeaux wine. Likely one of our finest, most festive meals for a long time. Merci Mille fois, Bombolo chefs and excellent service team! Fabulous date night!
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Bombolo is rated 4.6 stars by 307 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(919) 914-6374
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, International, Bistro
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Garret Fleming

Bombolo

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

An Evening with Thomas Meunier

Menu

What 307 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Bombolo restaurant rated?

Is Bombolo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Dining areas

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