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Il Palio Restaurant

Il Palio Restaurant

Italian Restaurant$$$$
Chapel Hill
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Il Palio Restaurant
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Italian Classics
Aperol Spritz
14
Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda, orange
Limoncello Pomegranate Spritz
14
Limoncello, pomegranate juice, prosecco, soda water
Hugo Spritz
14
Elderflower, Prosecco, Soda Water
Lambrusco Spritz
14
Averna Amaro, Lambrusco, soda water
Il Palio Signatures
Invernali
15
Tina's Vodka, Rosemary simple, Grapefruit Juice, Aperol
Il Palio Negroni
16
Gin, Carpano Antica Formula, Campari
Cynar Manhattan
15
Bulleit bourbon, Cynar, Antica Formula, orange bitters
Smokey Mountain Old Fashioned
16
Elijah Craig, House-Smoked Brown Sugar, Muddled Amarena Cherries & orange, garnished with Smoked Paprika Candy Bacon
Santa's Eggnog
16
Elijah Craig, Grand Marnier, eggnog, simple
Il Palio Corpse Reviver
16
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Bitters, Absenthe
Limoncello Mojito
16
House-made Limoncello, Mint Simple, Rum, Lime Juice
Tony's Claus-Mopolitan
16
Elijah Craig, pumpkin puree, brown sugar simply syrup
Addie's Chi Me
15
Gin, Benedictine, lemon juice, chai simply sryup
Sparkling Wine
Gorghi Tondi, Palmarès, Rosé Spumante Nv
12
Cantina Della Pioppa, Lambrusco Di Modena Nv
11
'84, Prosecco, Traviso, Extra Dry
14
White Wine
Braida, "Vigna Senza Nome", Moscato D'asti Docg
10
Gotto, Verdicchio, Marche 2022
12
Antonelli, Montefalco Grechetto 2021
12
Castelnuovo, Pinot Grigio Delle Venezia 2022
10
Cantina Lavis, Sauvignon Blanc, Trevenezie 2021
12
Sturm, Andritz, Chardonnay, Friuli 2022
18
Rose
La Meridiana, Guarda Classico Chiaretto, Lombardia 2021
13
Vallevo, Di Chieti Costa Dei Trabocchi, 2022
15
Red Wine
Alessandro Rivetto, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piemonte 2021
13
Marramiero, Dama, Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2021
15
San Marzano, Il Pumo, Primitivo, 2021
15
Poggio Bonelli, Chianti Classico, Toscana 2019
13
Podere Sapaio, Pappolo, Cabernet/merlot, Toscana Rosso 2021
15
Beer
Menabrea Blondie
9.5
IPA, New Anthem
Ponysaurus, Don't Be Mean to Ppl
6
Italian Lager
Full Steam, Rocket Science
7
IPA, Durham
Full Steam, Carver Sweet Potato
9
Durham
Bmc, Barrel Aged Manneken
9
Stout, Pittsboro
Bmc, Blood Moon
9.5
Lager, New Anthem
Heineken 0.0%
6
Full Steam, Paycheck
7
Pilsner, Durham
Bmc, Waddle of Penguins
9
Amber, Pittsboro
Bmc, Kitchen Blunders
9
Porter, Pittboro
Digestif
Lini 910, Rosato, Lambrusco Dell'emilia Nv
9
Canta Storie, Lambrusco Amabile
10
Peri, Prestige Brut, Talento, Lombardi 2018
10
Nicola Gatta, Ombra, Vino Spumante, Metodo Classico Nv
12.5
Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
155
Guy Chalemagne, Blanc Des Blancs, Les Mesnil-Sur-Oger Nv
175
Dom Perignon, Brut 2013
550
Villa Di Corlo, Lambrusco Grasparossa Di Castelvetro Nv
10
Denny Bini, Lambrusco Dell'emilia Nv
10
Barone Pizzini Animante, Franciacorta, Nv
12
Elemart Robion, Vb03, Champagne Nv
14
Veuve Clicqot Yellow Label
175
Möet & Chandon, Rosé, 2013
275
Vino Rosso Alla Bottiglia
Marramiero, Inferi, Montepulciano D' Abruzzo Riserva 2019
98
Rieppi, Schioppettino, Friuli Colli Orientali 2018
81
'a Vita, Ciro Classico Superiore Riserva 2016
68
Ar Pe Pe, Nebbiolo, Rosso Di Valtelina 2020
90
Braida, Montebruna, Barbera D'asti 2020
75
Massimo Rivetti, Garasin, Cabernet/merlot, Langhe 2015
60
Il Chiosso, Nebbiolo, Colline Novaresi 2018
55
Il Chiosso, Galizja, Gattinara 2016
90
Paride Iaretti, Gattinara Riserva 2015
132
Schiavenza, Broglio, Barolo 2020
125
Corino "Giachini" Barolo, 2019
195
Botromagno, Primitivo, Puglia Rosso 2022
58
Paolo Bea, Vigneto Pagliaro, Montefalco Sagrantino 2018
250
Binzamanna, Rentiles, Cannonau Di Sardegna 2021
55
Horus, Nerod' Avola Di Vittoria, Doc, 2020
68
Flavia, Etna Rosso 2019 1 Litre
65
La Gerla Birba Toscano Rosso 2020
75
Beatesca, Rosso Di Montalcino, 2021
85
Mauro Vannulli Il Sasso Carmignani Sangiovese Blend 2021
75
Il Caberlot "Carnasciale" Toscana, Cab Franc/merlot, 2020
158
Le Ragnaie, Brunello Di Montalcino 2018
175
Poggio Dell'aquila Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2012
275
Poggio Di Sotto, Brunello Di Montalcino 2018
600
Podere Sapaio, Volpolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri 2021
82
Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Cabernet Blend, Bolgheri 2020
500
La Giaretta, Amarone Della Vaplolicella Classico 2020
85
Andrew Geoffrey, Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa 2005
355
Hill Family, Red Door, Cabernet, Napa Valley 2019
310
Nicolini, Refosco 2019
45
Grifalco, Gricos, Aglianico Del Vulture 2021
50
Villa Papiano Modigliana, Vigna Probi Sangiovese Riserva, '18
52
Braida, Limonte, Grignolino D'asti 2022
80
Vietti, Tre Vigne, Barbera D'asti 2021
55
G.D. Vajra, Nebbiolo, Langhe 2022
58
Il Chiosso, Sizzano 2018
68
Massimo Rivetti, Froi, Barbaresco 2012
90
Le Paine, Boca 2019
148
Alessandro Rivetto, Barolo 2018
148
Gaja, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, 2020
625
Quattro Conti, Treforte, Primativo, Puglia Rosso 2021
60
Argiolas, Costera, Cannonau Di Sardegna 2021
50
Poggio Di Bortolone, Frappato Di Vittoria 2022
45
I Vigneri, Vino Rosso 2021
90
Frascole, Pinot Nero, Toscana 2018
85
Le Ragnaie, Toscana Rosso, Miscelone 2021
64
Buondonno, Casavecchia Alla Piazza, Chianti Classico Docg, 20
70
Carpineto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva Docg, 2018
75
Mastrojanni, Sangiovese, Brunello Di Montalcino 2018
165
Siro Pacenti, Vecchio Vigne, Brunello Di Montalcino 2017
250
Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino, 2018
450
Guado Al Melo, Rute, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri 2020
75
Podere Sapaio, Sapaio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana 2019
178
Marchesi Biscardo, Amarone Della Valpolicella 2018
155
Stag's Leap, Cabernet, Limited Edition Reserve, Napa 2019
198
Andrew Geoffrey, Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa 2015
325
Dessert Wines
Vigna Madre, Kriya, Pecorino 2022
13
Zanotelli, Kerner, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2021
200
200ml
Moser, M. Warth, Müller Thurgau, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2019
40
Sterparo, Greco Bianco 2022
38
'a Vita, Leuko, Greco Bianco 2020
55
Villa Papiano Terra! Albana Papiano Di Romagna, 2021
68
Madonnabruna, Rivafiorita, Passerina, Marche Bianco 2022
45
Colli Della Murgia, Tufjano, Fiano Di Minutolo 2019
48
Fontanassa, Ca'adua, Gavi Nv
38
Possa, Bosco, Cinque Terre 2021
80
Mario Bagella, Isorso, Vermentino Di Sardegnia 2020
50
Tenuta Sallier Del La Tour, Inzolia 2021
40
Felsina, Pepestrino, Trebbiano, Toscana Bianco 2022
45
Castello Di Torre, Roma Bianco 2022
38
Antonelli, Trebium, Trebbiano Spoletino 2021
48
Suavia, Garganega, Soave Classico, 2021
54
Balestri Valda Soave Classico 2021
40
Violin, Sojeau Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
165
Nicolini, Malvasia, Venezia Giulia 2020
13
Moser, M. Warth, Riesling Renano, Trentino 2020
45
Peter Zimmer, Riesling, 2017
48
Rarita, Pecorello, Limited Edition
48
Michele Alois, Caulino, Falanghina 2022
50
Collestefano, Verdicchio Di Matelica, 2022
48
"Supera" Metelica Verdicchio, Garofoli 2022
38
Masseria Li Veli, Aksos Susumaniello, Verdeca 2023
54
La Zerba, Terrarossa, Gavi 2020
60
Cantina Mesa, Giunco, Vermentino Di Sardegnia 2021
45
Tenuta Regaleali, Cavallo Delle Fate, Grillo 2021
55
Pianogrillo, Grecanico, Terre Siciliane 2021
45
Guado Al Melo "I Airone" Vermentino 2023
48
Le Ragnaie, Toscana Biano, Civitella, 2021
90
Castello Della Sala, Umbria Chardonnay Bramito, 2022
58
Alla Costiera, Bianco Costiera, Garganega/tai 2021
40
Duckhorn, Chardonnay, Nv
68
Primi
Please choose one
Market Green Salad
Soft herbs, Celebrity Dairy goat cheese, cucumber, hazelnut, radish, red wine vinaigrette
Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Crawfish, borlotti beans, prosciutto, sofrito, pomodoro
Pear Salad
Arugula, radicchio, lemon honey vinaigrette, walnuts, shaved grana padano
Sweet Potato Risotto
Roasted pecans, gorgonzola, orange zest, grana padano
Secondi
Please choose one
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Caramelized mushrooms, mushroom broth, sage, butter, fried shiitake
Seared Scallops
Marsala roasted garlic demi-glace, marinated carrot, pancetta, sunflower sprouts
Roasted Demkota Prime Rib
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, whipped horseradish cream
Eggplant Accatastato
Roma tomato, braised chickpea, basil pesto
Roast Heritage Turkey Breast Roulade
Provolone & prosciutto cotto, pancetta corn muffin, rustic cranberries, gravy
Veal Milanese
Lemon, arugula, grana padano
Dessert
Please choose one
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin seeds, whipped cream
Tiramisu
Mascarpone cremosa, ladyfingers, espresso
Flourless Chocolate Torta
Robiola, amarena cherries
Sides
Large enough for two people. Each item is an additional $12.
Green Bean Casserole
Collard Greens
Mashed Potatoes
Mac & Cheese
Brussels Sprouts
Stuffing
The Siena "Continental"
Coffee Or Tea and Juice with Freshly Cut Fruit and Your Choice of Pastry
12
Healthy Start
Fresh Fruit
9
Melon, pineapple, mixed berries
Almond Butter Toast
11
Multigrain bread, bananas, hemp seeds, NC wildflower honey
Greek Yogurt
10
Granola, NC wildflower honey, macerated fresh berries
Avocado Bruschetta
12
Whole grain toast, extra virgin olive oil
Lemon Thyme Overnight Oats
12
Cinnamon, dried-cherries, NC wildflower honey
Old Fashioned Oatmeal
10
Warm vanilla cream, toasted almonds, dried fruit
Acai Bowl
14
Coconut, granola, blueberry, sliced banana, honey, hemp seeds
Eggs
Farmers Market Omelet
14
Tomatoes, red onion, peppers, mozzarella
Frittata
15
Potato, tomatoes, arugula, goat cheese
Breakfast Sandwich
14
Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, choice of bacon or sausage, grilled English muffin
Egg White Omelet
14
Spinach, red onion, mushrooms, ricotta
Two Eggs Any Style
14
Choice of bacon or breakfast sausage, yellow corn grits or potatoes, and your choice of breakfast bread
House Specialties
Buttermilk Pancakes
14
Fresh berries, maple syrup
Smoked Salmon
16
Plain or everything bagel, tomatoes, red onion, capers, lemon, cream cheese
Belgian Waffles
14
Berry compote, maple syrup, whipped vanilla cream
Il Palio Eggs Benedict
18
Poached farm eggs, grilled English muffin, classic hollandaise
Sides
Bacon
5
Turkey Sausage Links
5
Roasted Home Fry Potatoes
5
One Egg
5
Breakfast Sausage Patties
5
Yellow Corn Grits
5
Fruit
6
Breads
Grilled English Muffin
4.5
Muffin
4.5
Bagel
4.5
Plain or everything
Croissant
4.5
Biscuit
4.5
Coffee
Cup of Coffee
3.5
Espresso
4
Hot Chocolate
3.5
Cappuccino
5.5
Latte
5.5
Café Mocha
5.5
Beverages
Milk
3.5
Whole, 2%, skim
Hot Tea
3.5
Fresh Squeezed Juice
8
Orange, grapefruit
Chocolate Milk
3.5
Whole, 2%, skim
Juice
3.5
Orange, grapefruit, cranberry, apple, tomato
Crudo E Stagionato
Chilled Seasonal Oysters
21
Cucumber mignonette, lemon
Meat & Cheese for Two
34
Balsamic jam, pickled vegetables
Wood Grilled Bruschetta
16
Fig jam, robiola, fried onions
Nc Pork Belly
23
Lightly smoked, arugula pesto, pickled onion, Fennel, aged balsamic reduction
500 Day Aged Prosciutto
22
Fruit mostarda, Grana Padana, micro basil
Lardo Crostini
19
Iberico pork fat, maldon salt
Antipasti
Arugula Salad
15
Shaved Grana Padano, lemon, Villella olive oil
Calamari
21
Lightly floured, cherry peppers, garlic aioli, lemon
Sweet Potato Risotto
27
Crispy calamari, mirco greens, Grana Padano
Sicilian Meatballs
21
Pork, beef, veal, Grana Padano, parsley, basil
Roasted Beet Salad
19
Pomegranate vinaigrette, spiced pumpkin seeds, local mixed greens
Tuna Tartare
21
Preserved lemon, pepperoncini, Villella olive oil, blended roasted garlic, potato chips
Wood Grilled Octopus
24
Crushed Yukon gold potatoes, 'nduja, salsa verde, pickled red onions
Pasta
We offer a gluten free pasta option as needed
Spaghettini Alla Carrettiera
19
Sicilian oregano, garlic, Villella olive oil, white wine, peperoncini, arugula, Grana Padano
Butternut Squash Ravioli
23
Caramelized mushrooms, mushroom broth, sage, butter, fried shiitake
Pappardelle Alla Ragu Bolognese
24
Braised beef, veal, pork, sofrito, white wine, Grana Padano
Cacio E Pepe
20
Bucatini, pecorino toscano, black pepper, butter
Black Truffle Tagliatelle
24
Umbrian black truffle, cremini mushrooms, Villella olive oil, white truffle butter, Grana Padano
Rigatoni Cinghiale
25
Braised wild boar, sofrito, pecorino, fried rosemary
Secondi
Eggplant Accatastato
32
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled cherry peppers, garlic butter, grilled lemon
Wood Grilled Fish
42
Whole branzino, oven roasted fennel, red onion, tomato salad
Iberico Pork Pluma with Caramelized Mushroom
65
Beech, hon-shimeji, trumpet and maitake mushroom, roasted garlic, Marsala
Grilled Painted Hills New York Strip
56
12oz, tobacco onions, Chianti sauce, rosemary, Villella olive oil
Seared Scallops
48
Marsala roasted garlic demi, marinated carrot, pancetta, sunflower sprouts
Bourbon Smoked ½ Duck
56
Sweet potato bread pudding, local baby carrots, whiskey demi-glace
Veal Milanese
54
Mountain ramp gremolata, smashed Yukon gold potatoes
42Oz Fiorentina
145
Wood grilled porterhouse, black truffle butter, rare center with polenta or mashed potatoes
Contorni
Anson Mills Polenta
10
Aged pecorino
Brussels Sprouts
12
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
11
Broccoli Rabe
12
Family Style Chef's Tasting Menu
Our family style tasting menu is a grand feast! Designed by the Chef, based on your expressed desires and dietary preferences. This custom experience will allow you to fully enjoy Il Palio's menu as it was meant to be. Mangia Bene, Vivi Bene!
Without Wine Pairings
95
Per Person
With Wine Pairings
140
Per Person
Dolci
Bombaloni
13
Three apple fritters, nutella
Tiramisu
14
Mascarpone cremoso, ladyfingers, decaf espresso
Flourless Chocolate Torta
14
Robiola, amarena cherry sauce
Focaccia Bread Pudding
15
Chocolate chips, Bourbon sauce
Gelati
7
Sicilian Cannoli
14
Ricotta, chocolate chip, pistachio
Eggnog Cheesecake
15
Roasted spiced pecans
Affogato Sundae
14
Choice of gelato, espresso, caramel, shaved chocolate
Sorbetti
7
Biscotti Trio
9
Chocolate pistachio, almond, cherry pine nut
Coffee & Tea
Regular Or Decaf Coffee
3.5
Espresso
4
Selection of Hot Tea
3.5
Cappuccino
5.5
Dessert Cocktails
Il Palio Espresso Martini
16
Espresso, Amaro Nonino, Tia Maria
Nocciola Notte
16
Brandy, Frangelico, Crème de Cassis
Dessert Wines
Badia a Coltibuono Del Chianti Classico,vin Santo
18
Arzimo, La Cappucina, Reciato Di Soave
17
Graham's, Six Grapes Port
15
Cockburn's, 20 Year, Tawny Porto, Portugal
19
Canta Storie, Lambrusco Amabile
15
Cascina Barisel, Canelli, Moscato D'asti
13
Sandeman,10 Year, Tawny Porto, Portugal
18
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Il Palio Restaurant
1505 E Franklin St (at Estes Dr)
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
United States
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Il Palio is an independent, locally-owned restaurant with a relentless commitment to detail and quality. Our creative Italian-inspired cuisine showcases the freshness, excellence and diversity of North Carolina’s local farmers and artisan producers.
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    • 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Tue–Thu
    • 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
    • 5:30 PM–9:00 PM
  • Fri
    • 6:30 AM–10:00 AM
    • 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
  • Sat
    • 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
    • 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
  • Sun
    • 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
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