Nice wine bar in the North Hills area. Parking was a bit tricky until we realized a parking deck…read morewas nearby. This place certainly is trying to be fancy, especially with their prices. However, the atmosphere is fairly low key, although there were a lot of people here dressed up (business parties?). The tapas were not my thing. I actually hate tapas and sharing small plates. It's never enough food. We had calamari/goat cheese/margherita flat bread. The calamari was sub par and the goat cheese was too small a portion. The flatbread was good. My meal, pan seared scallops, was a really good. The scallops were huge! Loved the garlic mashed potatoes! Would highly recommend! Service was quick. The only downside I had was the massive gout in my toe the following day from eating all those large scallops. If you are prone to gout, be weary of the scallops!

The vibe of this wine bar is 10/10--beautiful, cozy, and exactly the kind of atmosphere you want…read morefor a night out. Unfortunately, the service left a lot to be desired. We sat in the bar area and had the bartender as our server, and from the moment we were seated, it felt like we were an inconvenience. It took multiple check-ins from three different servers just to get the few things we requested, which made the experience feel unnecessarily difficult. The food was okay overall, but the whipped goat cheese was absolutely a 10/10 and definitely the highlight of the meal. One thing that was disappointing was being charged an additional $3 for more bread because the initial serving simply wasn't enough for the dish. I hope for a much more welcoming and attentive experience next time.

Y'all know I be loving me some Coquette. I came recently with a friend on a Sunday for brunch. She…read morehad never been before so it was a treat to experience it through fresh eyes. We had a reservation but we were a little early. They said we could wait or sit at the bar. We decided to sit at the bar - new for me and I loved it! The bartenders here are conversational and attentive. I grabbed a glass of their rose cava and my friendly got their Bloody Mary - a perfect way to start off brunch. We split an order of their biscuits, which came in a skillet (so they were hot hot hot!) with a fruit compote on top. This was my first time having it and it was delicious. The perfect mix of savory and sweet. Then I got my favorite, their Croque Monsieur. As always, it was delicious! Cheesey and meaty goodness. My friend got their steak and eggs and said that they were also good. We were able to sit and chat and our food came out quickly. The bar here is a game changer!

Dined here for brunch today with my Mom and ordered two of the seafood crepes. Sad to say they no…read morelonger offer bread with brunch. If I wanted bread I was told we'd have to order a side of toast? No thanks. Our server was attentive and kept our drinks filled. The crepe was just as delicious as the first time I tried it. I think I'll try dinner next time.

We stopped at Death and Taxes for a drink prior to going to Poole's restaurant. We were challenged…read moreto find a spot at the bar, but the restaurant manager Ryan did an excellent job accommodating us. We enjoyed a wonderful oyster appetizer along with a drink. Service was excellent! She even came by to greet us at the bar and make us feel very welcome. We left and walked to Poole's for our dinner reservation. Much to our surprise, Ryan had called ahead to provide a complementary appetizer when we arrived! So thoughtful! So appreciative of her extra effort and thoughtfulness! We will be a forever customer! Thank you so much!

The food was great! It was really cool to sit at the kitchen bar and be able to see the chefs…read moreworking! My only critique is the price for the portion sizes. My filet was around $60, and it didn't come with a side. This was a bit bizarre to me, because I have never been to an upscale restaurant where the entree/steak did not come paired with a side or designed as a full dish and was instead priced so highly for just the steak! However, the food was really good, so we didn't mind paying more than usual. Overall would recommend

First time visiting Pranzo . The ambiance and service were solid and especially enjoyed the fact…read morethe background music was low providing a comfortable setting for conversation. We ordered the fresh bread and mozzarella balls as an appetizer. Both excellent and the sauce was very good. This went well with the bottle of Primitivo we ordered which is an excellent at a very reasonable price. Dinner entrees was the short rib and the Pacheri ... both very well prepared and tasty . Recommend the overall experience and we plan to return soon

Ever since these folks sold Bongiorno & Son at Lafayetteville to put this new place together, I've…read morebeen anticipating it. Saw they were having a soft opening this week, and today the doors officially opened for lunch & dinner, so Sis & I headed on over to check it out, and we were sure glad we did! This is in a newer part of Midtown/North Hills behind the North Raleigh Hilton on Social Drive. It's right next to the new Mezcalito and a toast place. There's a giant parking garage you can park in that leads right to the lobby of the building which is next to Pranzo, so if it's raining you don't have to get wet. Right now there is still a parking lot you can park in, but the Owner told us that will become a Lifetime Fitness at some point and the garage will be the way to go. First thought on entering was what a warm inviting comfortable space. It's not big, but there are bar seats, smaller tables and tables for big parties. We were offered still or sparkling water, but caught her in time to request a third option of tap water. The lunch menu is relatively small, but nice choices. There are salads, a couple pasta dishes and some great paninis, which we both opted for. I got the Traditional Salami one, and she got the Porchetta. They were served on wood which was a nice touch. No side dish with them, but my Salami was so rich, I could only eat half of it anyway. Sis polished off her Porchetta. We can both attest to quality ingredients and great sandwich craftsmanship. Dessert was tempting and so were the wine options, but we will save those for next time. She showed us the Dinner menu which has even more great-sounding things to try as well. One of the things we witnessed that was especially pleasing was after a table was cleared, gloves were worn when setting the table. So even though they have just opened, you can tell that great care and thought has been given to every detail. We were happy to get to speak with the Owner who we fondly remembered from Lafayetteville Village and wish him the best for this awesome new addition to our city. Highly recommend!

We celebrated a birthday at The Gramercy Restaurant, and it was amazing! The service was fantastic,…read morethe food was delicious, and the staff made the night so special. We have never experienced such wonderful hospitality anywhere else. We tried so many dishes but here are my favorites: - Chutoro deviled eggs were unique and AMAZING! My daughter especially loved them. - Datil was surprising flavorful! I'm not a huge fan of dates, but the combination of the sweet dates, creamy goat cheese, and spicy Arrabbiata sauce was delicious. - The Gramercy filet was so tender and perfectly cooked! - Finally, the braised short rib was cooked well and the red wine jus was the perfect complement to the short rib and the garlic mashed potatoes. Thank you for taking such good care of us! We will definitely be back.

Meals are always delicious. Friendly staff. Very comfortable restaurant…read more Great parking. Been there several times and will definitely be going back‼

I found Stellar in Raleigh through Offline, and I'm so glad we gave it a try! The vibe is really…read morecute and quaint, and I especially loved the bar area. Our server was PHENOMENAL. We actually told her, "Whatever they're paying you, they need to pay you more!" Only at the end did she casually mention that her dad owns the restaurant, which made the whole interaction even better. She gave us incredible service without ever leading with that. Now the FOOD! Don't let the menu fool you. At first glance, it's a little different and may not immediately jump out as somewhere you'd go specifically for the food--but EVERYTHING we had was delicious. There were six of us, and naturally, we all tasted each other's food . I genuinely couldn't pick a bad dish. But those sliders?! I would come back, order two of those appetizers as my meal, and be perfectly happy. They were THAT good! Portions were fair, drinks were great, and my Old Fashioned--one of my go-to cocktails--was excellent. Overall, great food, amazing service, good drinks, and a really nice atmosphere. Stellar was definitely a pleasant surprise, and I'd absolutely go back. Highly recommend checking it out!

Stellar was a great discovery, and I hope that more people make the same visit soon. It is a…read moreclassy, yet still cozy wine bar/restaurant. The staff were all so incredibly kind and gracious during our entire meal. I am usually not one to order chicken when I dine out, but omg, I'm so glad I went against my instincts and ordered the smoked chicken dish. It was INCREDIBLE. The barbecue sauce on there was liquid gold, and the chicken was so tender. I am still thinking about that chicken days later. The basque cheesecake also was a nice cap to the meal though I wish it would have had some kind of sauce or drizzle option to it to add a bit more moisture. Overall highly recommend checking out Stellar for a nice, welcoming, and chill dining experience.

First, I'll start by saying that the food was good, so the chef was on track, but I have no idea…read morewhat happened to the front of the house! Service was disaster from drinks to end of meal. We were not offered drinks (but were given water), then the host (who appeared to be there as a favor with no clue what to do at a restaurant) did not ask everyone at the table if they wanted something else to drink, did not bring plates for the appetizers, did not smile, and did not clean up dirty plates. He had no clue what drinks they had or what was in the menu items. The only other person there seemed to experienced, but was not able to keep up with the demand (even though the restaurant had 3 tables when we walked in). It was a Saturday evening and people were still coming in as we were leaving, so no ideal how that evening ended up, but I can't imagine it got better - dirty dishes were still on two tables when we left! It's an amazing concept and again all the food was good, but it won't last very long at this rate.

The food is delicious. For appetizers we had chicken wings and shredded chicken empanada. Tasty,…read moretender, lightly fried, WELL-SEASONED chicken. The mango habañero sauce... very delicious with diced mango. The empanada was fried well and the filling was scrumptious. I enjoyed complementing vegetables that accompanied each set. The service is stellar. She checked on us, inquired about our food, gave us utmost attention, and offered refresh of our drinks with ease. The ambience is inviting and lovely. I enjoyed the lighting and wall art. I noticed there was a spacious outdoor area. For main meal, I enjoyed the churrosquito roll and Una Asada with side of sweet plantains. My goodness the portion sizes are generous and well cooked. Let your taste buds telling you a delightful story. Each bite was flavorful without being overwhelming. The green seasoning was refreshing and lent the right amount of sauce to the steak. The oranges citrus danced on the churrosquitos savory appeal. The plating...(insert slow claps). Will definitely return. I hear there's a party on Saturdays after 10 and a karaoke night. Find them in Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/dawnduskcantina?igsh=MWQ0Z21od2w5MWJkcA==

Soooooo good, some of the best steak & chimichurri Ive ever had! Atmosphere was great & the…read morewaitresses were very friendly!

Very good food love it food very good Customer Very love…read moreit ambience love it service love it will be back will tell everyone about it