Best Risotto in Chapel Hill

9 restaurant menus in Chapel Hill, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Kitchen
91/100 (438 ratings)
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French
French
Gluten Free Options
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Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
Lunch
Cheesecakes
Duck
Creme Brulee
Hanger steak
Oyster
Risotto
Mussels
Steak Frites
Salmon
Burger
Cheesecake
Ribs
Shrimp
French Fries
Polenta
Escargot
Salad
Duck Confit
Crab
Confit
Scallops
Sit down
French
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
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Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wonderful little spot. Our food was delicious. The mushroom appetizer special was sooo good. And the apple dessert was perfect. One thing that would..."
Sherry Ward
"I've only been here a couple of times for lunch but both times were absolutely delightful! The people are friendly and the food is excellent. You..."
Rachel Palmieri Weber
"We celebrated our kids wedding anniversary here - We all enjoyed our meals and the service was spectacular as was the special surprise dessert I..."
Elissa Uretsky-Rifkin
"One of the best restaurants is chapel hill, everything is superb, owner Sue and staff are very kind..."
Austin Keefe
"Hidden gem, great French bistro food and terrific..."
Erin Wolf-Goldstein
"The best oysters! My favorite place in Chapel..."
Giovana Mantovani
"Always wondeful - great knowledgeable and informative..."
Ralph Wadlinger
"This is a fantastic restaurant that I found via Yelp when I was passing through Chapel Hill recently. The kitchen at The Kitchen is putting out..."
Dan Pollock
"Excellent food, wine selection and staff. You can't go wrong here...and the owners are great folks..."
John Cappelletti
"Go early. The place fills up fast, and there's a reason..."
Molly F. Jenkins
"This place is awesome. The entrees, desserts and ambience are great. The value can't be..."
Sheen Hosseinpour
"Took the guys in my shop to eat here at the recommendation of my wife, the pickiest eater I’ve known in my entire life (love you! She’s a..."
Adam Spinks
"We love the Kitchen. The food is always perfect. The casual but chic bistro ambiance is welcoming. Service is always relaxed but attentive. It is our..."
mary ruth coleman
"One of the best restaurants in Triangle. Quick and friendly service, great food, and charming interior. Definitely would recommend for a..."
Kuba Nowak
"Great little French bistro hiding in a strip mall. We shared seared octopus, and I got the strip steak with fries 🤤. The food was so good that it..."
Tyler Whitmore
"Look, if you haven't been to Kitchen and you've lived here a while... Please treat yourself. You don't need to spend an arm or leg to get the best..."
Luke Graysmith
"Always delicious continental-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. Eclectic wine list with a frequently changing..."
Bryan Hassin
"Exceptional cuisine, dining experience, staff, service, knowledge = BRAVO! Rarely do you stumble across a gem-of-a-place like this. Well thought out..."
Lori Haller
Tarantini Italian Restaurant
Tarantini Italian Restaurant
90/100 (677 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Cheesecake
Bolognese
Lasagne
Focaccia
Pesto
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Risotto
Salmon
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Mid-range
"While visiting relatives in Chapel Hill I was fortunate enough to have dinner at Tarantini Italian Restaurant. The food was superb and the service..."
Shelley Rabinowitz
"Had a great time with great food and service at Tarantini on Christmas Eve Merry Christmas everyone We always eat out at an Italian Restaurant for..."
Jimbo Junior
"What a great find in chapel hill. The food was absolutely delicious and Madison our server was spot..."
Tracy Chandler Beasley
"My boyfriend and I had our Valentine dinner at Tarantini and it could not have been more delightful! We ordered the fried ravioli as an appetizer. ..."
Kimberly Guinn
"Tarantini is consistently excellent. Excellent food, great atmosphere and comfortable. I have never been..."
Cathy Kastner
"I haven't yet found a better Italian restaurant in this area. Definitely worth trying for those who haven't yet been..."
John Holmgren
"Great Italian food. Excellent service. Cozy..."
Tracy Carroll Lambe
"Hands down the best Italian restaurant in the Triangle. Service was prompt, food amazing, atmosphere pleasant all without breaking the..."
Annette Allen
"Fabulous food and atmosphere. Very friendly. Highly..."
Grace Chaucer Marks
"Always Super Friendly Service provided by Miletti & the Entire Staff. The food is Delicious! We enjoyed The Complete Meal!!..."
Buffy Ann Goggin Arutt
"Tarantini is a wonderful secret I am happy to share! The food is exquisite and the service superb. Every time we have dinner here we leave..."
Dirk Fullerton
"Food and service are excellent. Always a pleasant..."
Cibele Ruas
"This location was our first peek into what fabulous food across the GC would mean. Do you remember the predecessors to Tarantini? Easy to forget as..."
Chapel Hill Governors Club
"Great food and great service. A great local..."
Peter J. Ward
"By far, one of the best Marsala dishes I've ever..."
Johnny Hobbs
"This restaurant was phenomenal. The pasta had a delicious flavor to it that felt balanced and light on your stomach. Paired with the chicken that..."
Kristopher Ali
"Mothers Day dining is sometimes chaotic. But this was perfect. Whew! We arrived & there was a couple of parties ahead of us. (Definitely..."
RobertsMom NC
"This was a nice location with good seating and a good menu selection. Ample parking. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. We had an..."
Sarah Chittenden
"Had an awesome dinner for my birthday here!! The food was so good (pasta special was 1000/10, calamari and bread were also amazing) and the service..."
Melanie Kennedy
"Loved the ambience, very cozy, relaxing and peaceful vibe. We made a reservation, as recommended but it was a Thursday night so it was slow. The..."
Lady B is She Travels
"Just was looking for an Italian restaurant whilst visiting chapel Hill. Boy did we luck out with our choice. Food was outstanding , waiter was even..."
Martin Kipp
"You know when your friend (who is Italian and from L.A.) loves this food, it's got to be good. I've been going there for years and they never..."
Lauri Stone
"We came here on a Saturday evening not knowing there was a large prom party here as well. We could tell they were very busy. They were very nice and..."
Megan Stevens
Flair Restaurant
Flair Restaurant
86/100 (537 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Risotto
Risotto
Quiche
Salmon
Bread Pudding
Steak Kabobs
Fresh Baked Pastries
Duck Confit Egg Roll
Chocolate cheesecake
Hangover Burger and Fried Brussels Sprouts
Beet Salad and Salmon
Sorbet
Burger
Hibiscus Jalapeño Margarita
Fried Green Tomatoes
Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe with Egg
Pork Dumplings
New York Strip and Truffle Fries
The Hangover Burger
Shrimp
Scrambled Eggs Toast Sausage Patties
Citrus Salad
Eggs Benedict
Crème Brûlée
Salad
Sit down
American
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Squid's Restaurant And Oyster Bar
Squid's Restaurant And Oyster Bar
85/100 (1463 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Drinks
Swordfish
Fried shrimp
Crab
Key lime pie
Scallops
Tilapia
Clams
Bouillabaisse
Oyster
Cakes
Calamari
Risotto
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Tuna
Calamares
Shrimp
Salmon
Lobster
Crab Cake
Chowder
Pasta
Crab Legs
Salad
Sit down
American
Seafood
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"First time visit for dinner on a Sunday evening and was surprised by how crowded this place can get.  A large dining area that could be expanded and..."
DJ
"Solid seafood restaurant overall. I ordered the seafood Kabobs which came out as one skewer with 2 shrimp and 2 scallops and another skewer with 3..."
Jared W
"Great little seafood place. The hush puppies were wonderful. Our server was efficient and friendly. IHighly recommend the beet salad and trout..."
Mollee Williams
"Very good oysters for the first of September. I took out-of-town guests to Squid's on Sunday for the Happy Hour. They loved it! Being it is early in..."
Robert Croft
"A must in Chapel Hill. The best Reco is that we keep going..."
Michael Flatow
"This is a Chapel Hill staple. While it's not your typical coastal seafood place (not necessarily a bad thing) it's surely good. The bar is also a..."
Mary Lynn
"Love squids!! I have been coming here for 20 years and have never been dissapointed. Great happy hour specials on..."
Keke
"Really good seafood. Whenever we're in the mood for seafood we head out to Squids. Can always count on getting good seafood, whether it's oysters..."
Haz1
"The menu runs the gamut of seafood offerings, from lower priced fried standards to more finely crafted entrees like horseradish-crusted tilapia with..."
The Gourmez
Crossroads Chapel Hill
Crossroads Chapel Hill
83/100 (1915 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Fish
Pork
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Fried shrimp
Shrimp
Ice Cream
Shrimp and Grits
Cakes
Sit down
American
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Private Dining
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Validated Parking
Valet Parking
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Royal Tea was fantastic. Our tea server was Anna and she was outstanding. We plan to go back and will definitely ask for Anna. We have been to..."
Libby McFeeture
"The staff was friendly and great. We decided to dine here this evening to celebrate our anniversary. During the meal Linda our server asked where..."
Ken Strohecker
"My happy place. Awesome food great service. I love this..."
Cristina Sullivan
"Great service, quality food, extremely welcoming atmosphere, Chapel Hill at its..."
Michael Joyner
"Great place for brunch, lunch, or tea. We go all the..."
Terri Lituchy
"Was in North Carolina on vacation and had to come here for dinner since the chef is one of my favorite for a restaurant i used to frequently go to in..."
Elena Gurevich
"Excellent service, as is everything at The Carolina Inn. The food and drinks were delicious. We tried different cocktails and wines and the food was..."
Eileen N. Paterson
"I tell you...we loved everything .... thanks and see you soon for Brunch..."
W ords
"More like a 4.5. Was there for son's grad dinner. Great setting with lovely settings given the history of the site. Food variety was v good and so..."
YC Boey
"This is Carolina Crossroads updated and they have taken out the bar on one side and pt it in the middle and expanded the dining room. It looks..."
Millie Kwan
Il Palio
Il Palio
80/100 (537 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Breakfast
Drinks
chestnut_soup
Salad
Cakes
Crab
Lamb
Polenta
Scallops
Bruschette
Tiramisu
Duck
Pesto
Meatballs
Oyster
Fish
Octopus
Calamari
Risotto
Pork
Bolognese
Mussels
Antipasti
Lasagne
Calamares
Shrimp
Crostino
Osso Buco
Salmon
Beef
Ossobuco
Ice Cream
Prosciutto
Gelato
Focaccia
Cheesecake
Lobster
Crostini
Eggplant
Swordfish
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Table Service
Accepts Discover
Wheelchair Accessible
Valet Parking
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Private Dining
Accepts American Express
Seating
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Fine Dining
"We hosted my daughter's 17th birthday party here for a handful of friends and everything was exquisite! The customized menus with her name atop were..."
Sarah Goodman
"Edit: Breakfast: Between the espresso drinks and the bagels I think I found my new go-to breakfast place. The salmon bagel entree was huge and..."
RobertsMom NC
"Had a good dinner here after arriving late to the hotel during a cross-country road trip. Enjoyed the pasta and a locally produced blueberry hard..."
Davis D. Janowski
"Breakfast is their best meal service but dinner is good as well. For dinner stick to the pastas which have been consistently excellent. The grill is..."
Leo Yakutis
"Loved the ambiance! My partner and I grabbed drinks after work here and they were incredible! Thoughtfully crafted, unique, and *most importantly*..."
Madison Martin
"Service, drinks and food were all excellent. We had the smoked salmon as an appetizer, then eggplant and chicken, and the chocolate torta for..."
Daniel Weiner
"We had the tasting menu with wine and it was delicious :) Pietro was our server and he did a fantastic job coursing everything out. We did cocktails..."
Hillary Stroud
"A very fine meal. It's been a while since I've eaten here (COVID-19). We decided to have dinner on Christmas..."
Gary Saunders
411 West
411 West
79/100 (1234 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Kale Salad
Crab
Bruschette
Scallops
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Risotto
Crème Brulée
Calamares
Salmon
Shrimp
Polenta
Tiramisu
Bolognese
Lasagne
Pasta
Chicken Parmesan
Salad
Sit down
Italian
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Mid-range
"We loved the pizza selections so the three of us each ordered a different one and we had three happy campers Did love the BBQ chicken. Wine was..."
Kathleen Lynam
"Great atmosphere, great food, excellent service. Very hip..."
Krista Longacre
"Great food, great wine. Our server Kayla was..."
Glenn Campoli
"As a mom I honestly have to say the kid's menu prices were my favorite part. But this is only because the food was amazing! Thank you so much for..."
Gwynn Kennedy Semmelink
"Just love the ambience and service. The food was delicious and our guests gave it a 5 star rating..."
Stephanie Anne Pettineo Yost
"Great place! Very friendly servers...I didn't want to..."
Jack Eckert
"Great service, wonderful food, and charming..."
Jan Baucom
"Great service, food was delicious as always , definitely my favorite Italian restaurant in..."
Lilia Foster
"Had fun good..."
Moesha Rainn Harshaw
"Great atmosphere, great food and service! Never..."
Donna Coleman
"Very nice environment for a nice Friday night. Generally good service and delicate food. It’s a little pricy tho for what you..."
Angie Shen
"Trey and Caroline will take care of you at the bar. Stella salad off the secret menu never disappoints. One of the best dinner options on..."
Mark Ashness
"Excellent pasta dishes prepared with great expertise, and a nice atmosphere to go along with your meal (when we can get back to fully eating in..."
Ben Mosteller
"Excellent service, our waitress was very personable, and our food was very well done. Gnocci with salmon and ribeye. We got the dessert sampler which..."
Sylvie Parbus
"Delicious seafood pasta. Nice ambience and..."
Hupi Ruser
"Perfect date night spot, great food, get the dessert..."
Brian Talty
La Residence
La Residence
77/100 (263 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
French
American
French
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Brunch
Risotto
Salmon
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Sit down
American
French
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Late Night
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"This place is a fun and delicious! Love the..."
Lawson Evrenidis
"Adorable place, Orecchiette with homemade sausage (perfectly cooked al dente and perfectly seasoned, btw), astute waiter Karim was great. Had to wait..."
Firmlyanchored
"Wow! Tonight’s meal was one of the best meals we’ve had in a long time. Hostess was adorable, and our waiter was the best. We celebrated our..."
Blueheaven65
"Excellent Mimosa's! Breakfast was delicious, and the restaurant had a very nice ambiance. I really enjoyed this place. The reason it lost a star was..."
Jeannie Caccioppoli
"Salmon entree was top shelf. Service and ambience followed suit. Would definitely return for a future..."
Glenn McLeroy
"The best brunch in all of North Carolina, the Piedmont region for sure. The service is amazing, just make sure you make reservations ahead of time...."
Phillip Berry
"All and all, a delicious brunch! We ordered the American Breakfast and Huevos Rancheros. The latter was scrumptious. Great balance of acid, heat, and..."
Marijel Melo
"Nice place, decent Buffett, nothing..."
Mark Devincentis
Elaine's On Franklin
Elaine's On Franklin
77/100 (1634 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Tuna
Salmon
Swordfish
Sandwiches
Foie gras
Tortillas
Confit
Shrimp
BLT
Beef
Pork Tenderloin
Crawfish
Catfish
Salad
Crab
Sit down
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Fine Dining
"Excellent service, creative culinary experience and the best secret wine list in..."
Jennafer Elmore Tuffner
"Top of our list when dinning in chapel hill. Especially for special occasions. They never..."
Michael Benner
"We are regulars and appreciate having such a great restaurant in Chapel Hill. Truly fine dining with great..."
Doug Rothwell
"Excellent cuisine, service and ambiance. Highly..."
Dean Hollandsworth
"The food, atmosphere and area is GREAT. My wife told me it will make me forget about maggianos .. she was right! Great service! I could keep going,..."
Paul Moreira
"We had a splendid meal with fabulous service. A relaxed and wondeful..."
Elaine Cohoon Miller
"The food was wonderful, the drinks were amazing, and the service was perfect!! We will go back for..."
Mary Trevors
"Fabulous food and service! Great experience, as..."
Lisa Wooton Silkstone
"We love Elaine's. We are never disappointed. The food & staff are..."
Kristin Coan Ranson
"It's great and even better when Chicky Wonder is..."
Arianne McAllister
"What an amazing dinner! We were looking for a different experience and we were blown away. My kids ate at home but they still ordered the hot..."
Alejandro Fernandez
"Every single food item was extraordinary. They started with a free "espresso cup" of their chestnut soup. It was only about 3 swallows but it was..."
Kent Milholland
"Decent, eclectic locavore fare. We've been here twice; the first time was underwhelming but the second was much better. We were there for a late..."
Bryan Hassin
"I’ve been coming to this place since it opened whenever I come back through the area. It’s a must try for anyone considering themself a foodie...."
Jeff Chapman
"Great food and service matching the quality. Definitely one of the nicest restaurants in the area. On the expressive side, but you get what you pay..."
Nicholas Caira
"Food was great. We tried many of the starters and it all tasted..."
Kurt Kirkham
"Having moved from the Bay Area, finding food in NC that isn't fried to death has been a challenge! Elaine's menu changes, so my biggest sadness about..."
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