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Barcelona Wine Bar Raleigh
Worth booking when wine and shared plates matter more than a traditional entrée-driven dinner.
Bella Monica
Against Perry's Steakhouse & Grille and Seasons 52, Bella Monica is the Raleigh pick to make when the bottle matters…
Brewery Bhavana
Brewery Bhavana holds 2025 Michelin Recommended status, making it…
Crawford & Sons
Crawford & Sons holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and back-to-back Opinionated About Dining rankings, making it one…
Cucciolo Terrazza
Cucciolo Terrazza is a practical North Hills choice when timing and convenience matter more than a trophy reservation.
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- Death & Taxes
- Fairview Dining Room
- Figulina
- Jolie
- Mala Pata
- Peregrine
- Perry's Steakhouse & Grille
- Poole’s Downtown Diner
- Sam Jones BBQ
- Seasons 52
- Second Empire
- St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar
- Stanbury
- Sullivan's Steakhouse
- Tamasha Modern Indian
- The Angus Barn
- The Capital Grille
- The Pit Authentic Barbecue
- The Players Retreat
- Vidrio
- Village Tavern
- Anthony's La Piazza
- Anthony's La Piazza Prime
- Bazil Indian Cuisine
- Bida Manda
- Bittersweet
- Bloomsbury Bistro
- Braise
- Cafe Tiramisu
- Caffe Luna
- City Market Sushi
- CO
- East End Bistrot
- Element Gastropub
- Encore Ristorante
- Epic Chophouse Raleigh
- Estampa Gaucha - Raleigh
- Flask & Beaker
- Fun DipPot - Instant Hot Pot/Szechuan Flavor/Dim Sum 麻辣烫/川菜/点心
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- Good Day Good Night
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- Il Falò Wood-Fired Kitchen
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- J Betski's
- JALWA INDIAN BISTRO
- Kabab and Curry
- Kanki Crabtree
- Kanki North Market
- La Santa Modern Mexican Food
- Lakeside Kitchen
- Leo's Italian Social
- Margaux's Restaurant
- Marian Cocktails & Kitchen
- Masala House
- Monya Ramen
- Northside Bistro Raleigh
- Omakase by Kai
- Overlook
- Raleigh Beer Garden
- RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Raleigh
- Salt & Lime Cabo Grill
- ShabaShabu
- Simply Crepes - Oberlin
- Simply Crepes Cafe of Raleigh
- Soul Flavorscape of India
- STIR
- Sushi Blues Cafe
- Sushi O
- Sushi One
- Taverna Agora
- Tenth & Terrace
- The Farmer's Indian Restaurant
- Trophy Brewing & Pizza
- Waraji Japanese Restaurant
- Zayka Indian Cuisine
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Dining in Raleigh
Raleigh's restaurant neighbourhoods include Fayetteville Street, Glenwood South, the Warehouse District and North Hills. Wine Spectator, Michelin, the James Beard Award, Opinionated About Dining, Esquire and Star Wine List recognise dining rooms in Raleigh.
Restaurants with an exceptional wine list include Azitra, Barcelona Wine Bar Raleigh, Cafe Tiramisu, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Second Empire and The Angus Barn. Brewery Bhavana holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Brodeto holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Crawford & Sons holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Jolie holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Mala Pata holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Poole’s Downtown Diner holds a 2025 Michelin Plate. Italian restaurants include Bella Monica, Cafe Tiramisu and Figulina. Indian restaurants include Azitra, Kabab and Curry, Masala House and Tamasha. Kanki Crabtree serves Japanese hibachi and sushi, while Sushi O serves sushi with Asian influences.
Restaurants with a Michelin Plate
Brewery Bhavana holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Poole’s Downtown Diner holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Crawford & Sons holds a 2025 Michelin Plate.
Brewery Bhavana
Brewery Bhavana is a dim sum and Asian brew pub, serving small plates and a la carte dishes. It holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and is on the 2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked list.
Poole’s Downtown Diner
It holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and is on the 2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked list.
Crawford & Sons
Crawford & Sons serves modern American cooking in Oakwood under chef Scott Crawford, on an à la carte menu. It holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and is on the 2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked list.
Tamasha Modern Indian
Tamasha serves modern Indian cooking in North Hills, offering à la carte dishes and small plates. It holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and is on the 2025 Esquire Best New Restaurants list.
James Beard Award semifinalists
James Beard Award semifinalists in Raleigh include Brodeto, Jolie, Figulina and Ajja.
Brodeto
Brodeto serves Southern Italian and Croatian Adriatic cooking in Iron Works, offering à la carte dishes and small plates with a focus on handmade pasta. It holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist.
Jolie
Jolie is a French bistro in Oakwood, serving a la carte dishes. It holds a Michelin Plate (2025) and is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist.
Figulina
Figulina serves modern Italian pasta in the Warehouse District, offering small plates and à la carte dishes. It is a 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist.
Ajja
Ajja serves small plates and à la carte dishes. It is on the 2023 Esquire Best New Restaurants list and is a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist.
Restaurants with an exceptional wine list
Restaurants with an exceptional wine list include Azitra, Barcelona Wine Bar Raleigh, The Angus Barn and The Capital Grille.
Azitra
Azitra serves contemporary Indian cooking a la carte and family style, with an exceptional wine list. It holds a 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and is on Star Wine Lists 2026.
Barcelona Wine Bar Raleigh
Barcelona Wine Bar Raleigh serves Spanish tapas as small plates in the Warehouse District and has an exceptional wine list. It holds a 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence and is on Star Wine Lists 2026.
The Angus Barn
In Glenwood Crossing, The Angus Barn is an American steakhouse serving a la carte, with an exceptional wine list. It holds a 2026 Wine Spectator Grand Award.
The Capital Grille
The Capital Grille is an American steakhouse and wine bar in North Hills, serving à la carte dishes and prix fixe menus, and has an exceptional wine list. Wine strengths include California and France. It holds a 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
Frequently asked questions
- Which Raleigh neighbourhoods have restaurants?
- Raleigh's restaurant neighbourhoods include Fayetteville Street, Glenwood South, the Warehouse District and North Hills. In the Fayetteville Street neighbourhood, Brewery Bhavana serves dim sum and brews beer, while St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar serves New Orleans-inspired seafood and oysters. In Glenwood South, Second Empire serves contemporary American cooking and Sullivan's Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse. In the Warehouse District, Barcelona Wine Bar Raleigh serves Spanish tapas.
- Which Raleigh restaurants hold a Michelin Plate?
- Brewery Bhavana holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Brodeto holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Crawford & Sons holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Jolie holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Mala Pata holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Poole’s Downtown Diner holds a 2025 Michelin Plate. Sam Jones BBQ holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Stanbury holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; Tamasha Modern Indian holds a 2025 Michelin Plate; The Pit Authentic Barbecue holds a 2025 Michelin Plate.
- Which Raleigh restaurants are James Beard Award semifinalists?
- Ajja and Peregrine are 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists. Brodeto, Figulina, Jolie and Tamasha are 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists.
- Which Raleigh restaurants keep an exceptional wine list?
- Restaurants with an exceptional wine list include Azitra, Barcelona Wine Bar Raleigh, Cafe Tiramisu, Perry's Steakhouse & Grille, Second Empire and The Angus Barn. Sullivan's Steakhouse, The Capital Grille and Village Tavern also keep an exceptional wine list.