American Hero

We are in Hillsboro for a family emergency and are staying at the Colonial Inn down the street. We…read morestumbled in last night to Antonia's and ( the wine snob I am) found an amazing wine choice. Then came the food!! So good! We came back tonight bc it was so good! I must when you're in the area!! We will be back on our next trip to NC.

We met family for a Saturday lunch at Antonia's and had a delightful lunch. The restaurant is…read morelocated in an older, but nicely renovated, building in downtown Hillsborough. My wife and I both ordered a half-serving of Casarecce pasta with the ragu sauce and meatballs. The pasta was obviously house made and cooked perfectly al dente. The sauce was very flavorful and complimented the delicious meatballs perfectly. The half-serving turned out to be rather large and more than enough for lunch. For a Saturday lunch, the restaurant was surprisingly full. I thought that the restaurant had a great vibe and oozed personality, which was reinforced by our polite and efficient server. All in all, Antonia's offered up a very nice location for a leisurely lunch. Given the quality of the food and the overall experience, it was a very reasonable value. We will go back.

Bar area. Nice atmosphere

Housemade pasta!

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Panciuto

4.2(131 reviews)

•$$$

What a fantastic restaurant. It took a little while to get there but once we were there it was…read moretotally worth it. The menu changes all the time and everything is locally grown and sourced. Everyone in my party was pleased with their drinks. For an appetizer I ordered a "pancake" made with lettuce, sweet potato and so many others yummy flavors I don't know what they were. We also ordered the bruschetta and the salad that were on the menu and everyone said they were delicious. I got the red drum fish for my meal and it came with an asparagus risotto that was mouthwatering and so flavorful. Dessert was a sampler of all things that the chef was making at the time and honestly the picture speaks for itself. Cannot wait until I am back in town and can visit again.

The bread and butter was quite fantastic! However, that is about as much positive feedback that I…read moream able to provide. The service is quite atrocious, and honestly it feels like they would rather you dine somewhere else than bother them with ordering. If you like a salad that is completely drenched in dressing, this might be the place for you. Bonus points if you also find yourself liking really stale croutons that are also drenched in dressing. Somehow food there on the menu was $17 came out to be nearly $22 with no drinks! Definitely better places to eat in town.

Locally sourced ingredients on menu

Menu

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Spaghetti Nero with Crabmeat

Pizza Cornicione

4.6(19 reviews)

1.1 mi

This is our GO TO place for pizza. Brick oven cooked to perfection. The sizes are excellent, with…read moreplenty for leftovers, the flavors, varieties and seasoning do not disappoint. The beverage selection is great and the service is attentive, courteous and friendly. Prices are well worth it. There is outside dining as well. Highly recommend!!!

Wine, burrata, and pizza were all excellent. Our server did a great job, friendly and attentive…read more Not much in the way of ambiance, but that's not especially important to me.

The bar and the patio!

Brussel sprouts and pancetta

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Exterior

Hillsborough Bakeshop & Pasta

4.7(23 reviews)

Cute spot! I only had a vanilla cold brew but all their pastries and food looked delicious! The…read morestaff were friendly and service was quick! Be prepared to park a few blocks away. I was able to park in the garage and it was a short walk.

I came on a weekday between 11-12 and that is the way to do it! In that hour, they're serving both…read morebreakfast and lunch for a full array of options. The coconut caramel cold brew, savory crostata, meatball sandwich, and mint chocolate chip tea cake were all beyond expectations!

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Vinny's Italian Grill

3.6(111 reviews)

1.1 mi

Everything is amazing there along with costumer service. Buffalo chick sub is delicious. Booths are…read moregreat along with the tables.

Personally I love this place. I have been here multiple times for pizza and other dishes and was…read moresatisfied every single time. I love the interior of the place and the "Italian" vibe. Everyone working here is exceptional and friendly too. The pizza uses a chewy dough that pairs nicely with the sauce and is the perfect canvas for any desired toppings. As a big fan of barbecue pizza, this place is amazing. Additionally, their other dishes were delicious as well. I would recommend this local spot for sure!!!

Lasagna - again easily 2 meals!

Belly Buster Stromboli - it's literally platter-sized!

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Baked spaghetti

Magone Italian Grill & Pizza

4.1(174 reviews)

8.9 mi

What a gem! I…read morefound this restaurant through Yelp and decided to check it out and was truly impressed. I walked in and was greeted immediately. The place was busy and had Italian music playing in the background. It has tables and booths to the side with the main counter at front and you can smell the food as soon as you walk in. It immediately makes you hungry. We were seated at a booth and offered their free focaccia style bread with an olive oil accompaniment, which was delish. The bread was hot and crunchy, but not too much where you could still dip it in the olive oil. We then ordered a personal cheese pizza, the lasagna and the chicken parmigiana (which I didn't photograph). Everything was delicious! Our waitress was very friendly and funny. I would def recommend coming here and checking it out.

This restaurant is very sweet and humble, hidden in a small strip mall. Though I wouldn't say it is…read morevery upscale and fine-dining esc in its interior design, the food could definitely stand as fine-dining material. The interior, however, is very casual and family friendly. I ordered a pasta dish consisting of cheese tortellini, pink vodka sauce, shrimp, and spinach. The tortellini was cooked to perfection, the cheese filling and the texture all together was very pleasing. The sauce was delicious and featured roasted cherry tomatoes, which were very flavorful. The spinach was also cooked perfectly, and complimented the vodka sauce very well. The shrimp, however, was very bland; it, strangely, was very crunchy. When eating, it almost had the taste and texture of a baby carrot. The focaccia served complimentary to the meal was delicious! It was light and fluffy. The oil and crushed sun-dried tomato served with the focaccia, though, was also very bland. This could possibly be the quality of the tomato, it may not have even been sun dried tomatoes in the oil, I did not think to ask. The food came out in a timely fashion and piping hot! The server was very kind and personable. One thing I'd like to note is that on the menu, sauce options included an 'Alfredo' sauce and a 'butter and cheese' sauce. Traditional 'Alfredo' sauce is butter and cheese, no other ingredients; so, this was a bit misleading and odd. Overall, I would recommend Magone and will be returning!

View from our booth

Italian puff pastry, custard and wild cherries!

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Cucciolo Osteria

4.4(399 reviews)

12.4 mi

Sat at bar, as always, and had Carl as my server. His demeanor and caring for the customers are to…read moredie for. You walk in and the place speaks cool. Brick walls. Small tabletops. A fun place! Asked Carl for his recommendations. The vodka penne is to die for. So tasty. Pasta cooked perfectly al dente and the sauce is really good. Recommendations all around. Try Cucciolo Osteria. You will not be disappointed. Carl knows his stuff and is well worth the hang with him!

Great food and ambiance for a date night, not a budget option but it's worth it…read moreGot the spicy vodka penne and the bruschetta with tomato and mozzarella - they were great The vanilla gelato was heavenly

Date night 3

Burratta antipasto

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Inside. Dining room and bar. View upon entry. This is pretty much it. Host/hostess stand.

The Wooden Nickel

4.0(295 reviews)

The Wooden Nickel is a wonderful place with a historic atmosphere and a real sense of local…read morecharacter. The staff is incredibly welcoming and personable--they even remember your name, which makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. The food and drink selection is distinctive, delicious, and offers something a little different from the usual options. It's the kind of place that combines great hospitality, character, and excellent food and drinks. Highly recommend stopping by!

We finally made it to the famous Wooden Nickel last night about 5:30. (New to the area). It took a…read moregood 4-5 minutes sitting at the bar before we were greeted, but after that service was prompt and efficient. We ordered the 1/2 order of fried banana peppers, dry rub wings, a bacon jam burger and tots. Oh! and beer! The star of the night was the banana peppers. Tangy and delicious, the small was huge! The wings were def done right and although I'm a blue cheese fan, the ranch was better. I'm knocking off one star for the burger. It was $16 (with tots) but it was tiny! It had one slice of red onion, a few shreds of lettuce, maybe a teaspoon of bacon jam and I'm not certain it had cheese at all. It tasted great, and the tots were perfect, but for that price I expected a burger that was bigger and more substantial than a $4 burger from Jimmy's. With all the other stuff (we shared) we were full but on its own, that burger would've been a disappointment. I'll go back for those banana peppers and wings, but I'll skip that little bitty burger.

Hazy IPA

Delicious draft

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Bar

Willie’s Pizzeria and Restaurant

4.2(25 reviews)

0.1 mi

Oh so good!!!!!! In town for a family event and was…read morestarving after a long day and wanted to order in for our ladies night. And this joint Nailed It~ Uber delivery was so quick that the food was actually warm. That doesn't happen where I live. The garlic knots- OMG! Old school and right on time with that marinara dipping sauce. The Caesar salad was all fresh. But the pizza... so so good- ordered it well done and they were perfect. Fresh and delicious. Highly recommended.

We tried Willie's for the 1st time and it sucked!! Food was not good and way overpriced!! I don't…read moreknow how people could give this place a good review. My husband and I ate dinner there the other evening for the 1st time. Our bill came out to be $51.00 and some change. We got an order of fried mozzarella which came with maybe a 1/2 ounce of marinara, so we asked for another and was charged $1.49 for it. A diet coke, medium Margherita pizza and a Philly steak and cheese sub. My husband could only eat 1/2 of his sub and I could only eat a slice of my pizza.

Well done, crispy pie with onions and fresh basil.

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Medium Margherita pizza

Tesoro

4.3(84 reviews)

12.2 mi

Wow, this place has AMAZING italian food. I live in NYC which is known for italian food right? But…read moreTesoro blows everything I've ever had in new york out of the water! The pastas were perfectly al dente. The service was incredible. And they were so accommodating because we were having a birthday party here and got to decorate the place. Dear owners of this restaurant, can you please open up a location in nyc?! If not....do you have any recs because nothing here comes close to how amazing this place is!

Tesoro is a cute little neighborhood gem in Carborro just a stones throw away from Weaver Street…read moremarket. The vibes are intimate and cozy, and I'm so glad I made a reservation because even on a Tuesday night, the whole place was full, and people kept coming throughout the evening. There's a few smaller tables and a bar overlooking an open kitchen. Bonus vibes points for the fresh flowers on the tables. The menu is Italian with a small, focused menu. We started with the focaccia bread, and wow, it was pillowy and melt in your mouth good. The butter that accompanies it was a warm hug that brought the whole thing together. Otherwise, we ordered a few other dishes. The waitress was really kind and helped us ensure that everything we got was vegetarian. We ordered the linguini vegetarian, rigatoni, and the gnocchi. All were very flavorful and rich tasting.

Inside. Dining room and bar. View from entrance. Only 18 seats. Reservations highly recommended.

Yummy!

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Outside. Storefront. Patio seating. No dedicated parking lot. We parked on E Weaver St for free. Obey signs. Don't park at Carr Mill Mall.

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2 years ago

worst service ever ! cashier is rude as fuck! and racist! i should have demanded my money sad shit about this low budget ass company they only report to themselves fuck that place read more

Melanie H.

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10 years ago

They did a terrific job! Food was wonderful and served quickly. We had a large school group and everything was seamless! Would definitely return if this way again! read more

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12 years ago

Good food ,great service, very clean looking. Really good pies and cakes. You more than get your money's worth, there.

Frederick S.

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14 years ago

I've been to this restaurant many times and I have never been disappointed. Great food and good customer service.

Mike B.

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9 years ago

Never had a problem with orders here. They are always top notch service!! And great food!!

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13 years ago

Very good food I love the gyro friendly and fast service I love my tuxedo cake read more

Marie W.

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11 years ago

Food was pretty good, service was okay

American Hero - mediterranean - Updated October 2026

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