Raleigh
Restaurants in Raleigh
78 locally owned restaurants in Raleigh, picked by The Raleigh Guide: hours, maps and what each place does best.
78 places
Brigs
A beloved Triangle breakfast-and-brunch institution
Hummingbird
New Orleans comfort on an eclectic Iron District patio
Madre
Spanish and Mediterranean tapas with a sunny brunch
Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen
Refined all-day brunch in the heart of downtown
East End Bistrot
French technique with Asian influence on a Champagne terrace
Rosewater Kitchen & Bar
Upscale New American brunch with a European-cafe feel
Mala Pata
Masa-driven, Michelin-recognized Latin American cooking
Cucciolo Terrazza
Italian sensibility meets a Midtown brunch
Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar
A North Raleigh brunch-and-bourbon mainstay
Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish tapas and a deep wine list in the Warehouse District
SmokeStacks Cafe
A hidden-gem cafe and wine bar with a daily-changing menu
Boatman Spirits Co.
A DJ brunch and craft spirits at Seaboard Station
Heirloom
South Asian-influenced cafe with a light-filled room
Il Falò
Wood-fired Italian from a James Beard Award-winning chef
Parkside
Hearty American brunch in the Warehouse District
The Morning Times
Downtown Raleigh's community coffeehouse since 2006
Iyla’s Southern Kitchen
Soul food and Nashville hot chicken in the heart of downtown Raleigh
Morgan Street Food Hall
Downtown Raleigh's food hall of 20-plus local vendors
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
House-made pasta and estate wines in a reclaimed Glenwood South mill
Sono
Downtown Raleigh's enduring sushi bar and Japanese izakaya
The Big Easy
Where Raleigh meets New Orleans on Fayetteville Street.
Trophy Brewing & Pizza
Downtown Raleigh's original craft brewery and pizzeria.
Vic’s Ristorante Italiano
Old-world Italian and New York-style pizza, a City Market institution
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
Chef-driven New American food and house-brewed beer with a downtown Raleigh skyline view.
Whiskey Kitchen
Southern kitchen and whiskey bar in the Warehouse District
The Raleigh Times Bar
Historic downtown bar with elevated pub fare, a legendary Belgian beer list, and a rooftop patio.
Taverna Agora
Authentic Greek kitchen and bar with a rooftop oasis on Hillsborough Street
Sitti
Authentic Lebanese hospitality in the heart of downtown Raleigh
Gravy
Scratch-made gravy and house-made pasta in downtown Raleigh
Chido Taco
Mercado-style tacos and cocktails in downtown Raleigh
Caffe Luna
Classic and contemporary Italian in the heart of downtown Raleigh
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar
New Orleans soul and a standout raw bar in downtown Raleigh
The Players’ Retreat
Where the Keg of Kindness Never Runs Dry
The Roast Grill
Raleigh's oldest hot dog counter, charring dogs since 1940.
Vidrio
Mediterranean sharing plates and standout wines beneath a canopy of handblown glass.
Vivace
House-made pasta and Italian hospitality in Midtown Raleigh
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
Authentic sushi, sashimi, and sake in West Raleigh
Winston’s Grille
Making everyday dining memorable in North Raleigh since 1986.
Snoopy’s Hot Dogs & More
Raleigh's original hot dog institution since 1978
Seoul Garden Restaurant
Authentic Korean cooking and tabletop BBQ in northeast Raleigh
Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern
Fine dining in a historic 1879 Raleigh mansion
Royal India Restaurant
North Indian and tandoori classics, served on Capital Boulevard since 1990.
Raleigh Soul Kitchen
Homestyle Southern soul food and Caribbean plates on Bragg Street
Oakwood Pizza Box
New York-style pies and Long Island roots in historic Oakwood
NOFO @ The Pig
Southern comfort food, brunch and gifts in a former Piggly Wiggly.
Neomonde Mediterranean
Family-owned Lebanese bakery and deli, baking fresh in West Raleigh since 1977
Crawford and Son
Chef Scott Crawford's modern American flagship in downtown Raleigh
Coquette Brasserie
Classic French brasserie fare in the heart of North Hills.
CO
Contemporary Southeast Asian flavor and Vietnamese classics at North Hills
Clyde Cooper’s Barbecue
A Taste of Eastern North Carolina Since 1938
Char-Grill
Raleigh's original charcoal-grilled burgers since 1959.
Cantina 18
Fresh Southwestern flavors in the heart of the Village District
Brewery Bhavana
Dim sum, craft beer, books and blooms in downtown Raleigh.
Bloomsbury Bistro
Refined French and New American dining in the heart of Five Points.
Bella Monica Cucina & Vino
Where guests become family at Nana's table.
Ajja
Live-fire global cooking in the heart of Five Points
Figulina
Handmade pasta, Italian soul, Carolina seasons.
Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
A nostalgic 1940s diner in Five Points, famous for towering layer cakes.
Irregardless Cafe
Farm-to-table and live music in Raleigh since 1975
J. Betski’s
Central European comfort food and fine beverages, from pierogi to schnitzel
Jamaican Grille
Authentic Jamaican cooking on Atlantic Springs Road
Jolie
A Parisian bistro in the heart of downtown Raleigh
Lilly’s Pizza
Organic, creative pizza and neighborhood soul in the heart of Five Points.
Mitch’s Tavern
The oldest tavern on Hillsborough Street, serving NC State since 1974.
Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant
Traditional Ethiopian home cooking near NC State
Death & Taxes
Wood-fired fine dining in the heart of downtown Raleigh
Sassool
Family-Made Lebanese & Mediterranean
Poole’s Diner
A Modern Diner in Downtown Raleigh
Bida Manda
Laotian Restaurant & Bar
Angus Barn
Aged Steaks & Fine Dining Since 1960
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
Authentic Whole-Hog Barbecue
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
Southern Breakfast & Lunch Since 1958
Centro
Regional Mexican & Mezcal
The Mecca Restaurant
Raleigh's Oldest Restaurant, Est. 1930
Longleaf Swine
Whole-hog barbecue near the Capitol
Gringo A Go Go
Central Mexican flavors, ethically sourced
Standard Beer + Food
House-brewed beer, neighborhood comfort food
Stanbury
Seasonal small plates, neighborhood favorite
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