A hand‑picked list of the best places to eat and things to do in the RDU area
Italian / Adriatic - At Brodeto, the menu highlights the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Adriatic, featuring seafood‑focused dishes inspired by Southern Italy and Croatia.
Shrimp & grits, sweet potato cornbread, fried catfish. Vibrant Black-owned restaurant.
Traditional Mediterranean dining - A creative expression of the passion, people, and lifestyle that have embodied a timeless culture.
Handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes. Guest focused, entertainment forward, restaurant, cocktail bar, and brewery.
All-day American brunch in downtown Raleigh. Perched amidst the skyline of Fayetteville Street—a culinary gem and a beacon of community spirit.
Stunning glass-enclosed atmosphere. Dine in a year-round skylit garden with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading, cast-stone center fountain. Great for special occasions.
NanaSteak offers high-energy upscale dining at its finest. Enjoy drinks and appetizers with friends at the beautiful and well appointed bar or dine from a menu full of local North Carolina fare
Asian & Latin-inspired small plates. Tasting menu recommended. Charming covered patio.
Beloved brunch spot. German-inspired pastries, croissants, matcha, omelettes. Garden patio.
Beautiful Italian. Try the Dunderi (gnocchi) and Tagliatele al Ragù. Great amaro selection.
Cozy spot near Duke. Get the bread pudding and angus burger. Great bar, relaxed vibe.
Spanish tapas on Franklin St. Paella specials, tuna crudo, ribs. Open kitchen, bar seating.
Seasonal tasting menu & wine pairing. Scallops, flounder, squash. One of Triangle's finest.
Modern Italian. Seasonal pasta, great wine by the glass. Chef visits every table.
Sports bar + artisan milkshake shop + ping pong + foosball on Franklin St. Wildly fun.
A defining force in North Carolina hospitality, shaping the present and future of the RTP dining landscape with polish and play.
Italian / Adriatic - At Brodeto, the menu highlights the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Adriatic, featuring seafood‑focused dishes inspired by Southern Italy and Croatia.
Shrimp & grits, sweet potato cornbread, fried catfish. Vibrant Black-owned restaurant.
Traditional Mediterranean dining - A creative expression of the passion, people, and lifestyle that have embodied a timeless culture.
Handmade pasta, wood-fired dishes. Guest focused, entertainment forward, restaurant, cocktail bar, and brewery.
All-day American brunch in downtown Raleigh. Perched amidst the skyline of Fayetteville Street—a culinary gem and a beacon of community spirit.
Stunning glass-enclosed atmosphere. Dine in a year-round skylit garden with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading, cast-stone center fountain. Great for special occasions.
NanaSteak offers high-energy upscale dining at its finest. Enjoy drinks and appetizers with friends at the beautiful and well appointed bar or dine from a menu full of local North Carolina fare
Asian & Latin-inspired small plates. Tasting menu recommended. Charming covered patio.
Beloved brunch spot. German-inspired pastries, croissants, matcha, omelettes. Garden patio.
Beautiful Italian. Try the Dunderi (gnocchi) and Tagliatele al Ragù. Great amaro selection.
Cozy spot near Duke. Get the bread pudding and angus burger. Great bar, relaxed vibe.
Spanish tapas on Franklin St. Paella specials, tuna crudo, ribs. Open kitchen, bar seating.
Seasonal tasting menu & wine pairing. Scallops, flounder, squash. One of Triangle's finest.
Modern Italian. Seasonal pasta, great wine by the glass. Chef visits every table.
Sports bar + artisan milkshake shop + ping pong + foosball on Franklin St. Wildly fun.
A defining force in North Carolina hospitality, shaping the present and future of the RTP dining landscape with polish and play.
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