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    Panciuto

    4.2 (131 reviews)
    PriceySouthern, Italian

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    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Pork shank
    Melissa G.

    We received a gift certificate here for our Birthdays. Honestly, I'd never heard of it and I drive by here often so I'm not sure how I missed it. We were able to get reservations for the same week I requested, but we asked for 6:00 so later may have been more difficult. We started at the bar which has the most beautiful hammered copper bar top! I appreciate the work that must require to keep it so beautiful. They offer a wide selection of drinks, but we were most impressed with their bourbon selection. They even had ones that are virtually impossible to find! This is an authentic bartender who actually knows the craft of mixing drinks. So rare these days. The meat and cheese starter was everything and more other reviewers have said! They have a very limited menu, so be sure you check what they are offering that week/month to ensure they have something you'll like. This is not an inexpensive place so you'll want to be happy with the selection. I have eliminated gluten and wheat from my diet and they accommodated this request with no problem or attitude. They even made sure to tell me if something did have these products in them. Great fun and great food but I just couldn't get past the price. We had a $100 gift certificate, and still paid $130. Overall a good experience and Im grateful for the generous gift we received so that we were able to experience it.

    Spaghetti Nero with Crabmeat
    Lori R.

    I admit I had high expectations based on reviews here on Yelp, plus recommendations from folks we've met here and there. Everyone is so right. This ;place is awesome! It's warm and comfortable. Service was friendly and just right. But the food is seriously as great as everyone has said. I can't believe I'm the first to post pics, but it is so tempting to just dive in when the beautiful plates arrive. Please know that the pics are nowhere worthy of the food itself. ( camera phone, but I tried....quickly, in order to get eating!) We sat down and were brought menus and tiny adorable glasses of Prosecco. What a wonderful way to welcome guests who had just driven from Raleigh on a Friday night! Sister and I started with a glass of chardonnay, Husband went with a Manhattan and Bro in Law got a beer. Menus were for the day only. Fresh. Right side has menu items, left side tells you what local areas the ingredients are from. There are three courses. Order all three. You will be glad. Husband and Bro ordered the gnocchi appetizer with duck egg, shiitakes, etc. I ordered a "summer salad" with watermelon radishes, incredible bacon, cornbread croutons, deviled egg, with a jalapeno cream dressing. Sis went with a pork carpaccio (roasted though) with goat cheese. Oh my gosh, seriously the best salad I've ever had. The balance of flavors and textures were absolutely phenomenal...guys were ver happy with the gnocchi. One described it as "deconstructed breakfast". I tasted it and it was very good, but I was in salad heaven. It was spicy which I loved! Sis was happy with her pork. I tasted it but it was not my thing because i don't care for goat anything. Again, back to my salad heaven. Second course....two of us ordered the Spaghetti Nero with lump crabmeat, bread crumbs, arugula...two others ordered the bolognese and asiago ravioli with carrots and a rich sauce. I tasted it and it was amazing, but my spaghetti nero was so freaking incredible that I stayed happy with it. It was rich though, and I wasn't about to miss dessert, so I saved a few bites to take home to make room for....oh my! Let me just say I am not a dessert person. Most of the time I could care less. Here there were only two options. Husband and I were smart enough to each order one. The chocolate one and the apple one with ice cream. Sis and I also got an amaretto as well. Both desserts were excellent, but the chocolate one...well let me say, just get it. You're welcome. It's like a soft pudding, with cookie type chunks. It's simple, rustic, yet so darn good. The other dessert was very good as well...a flavorful apple holiday-type cake with nice ice cream. For the quality, prices are reasonable. First course is in the $10-$12 range...second around $23...third was $7 each. Drinks were reasonably around $8. Amaretto was just five. Having been to recent expensive places in Raleigh that were no where near this quality or taste, well...I am happy to pay for the expertise of this incredibly talented chef and staff. (off to look for real estate in Hillsborough...)

    One of the best meat and cheese platters ever.
    Sohini G.

    How did I not know about this place earlier??? Cute little restaurant in Hillsborough, adorable decor. Decent space perfect for a small group or a date night. The food was fantastic. Honestly the meat and cheese platter that came out sealed the deal for me. It was immense with excellent variety, jams, and plenty to share. Would come back for just wine and this platter. They have a seasonal menu but I had the black papardelle with seafood and was VERY happy with my decision. I'm not a huge dessert person, but their dessert was a variety platter with multiple different options and they were all impressively tasty. I will definitely be back either for a date night or a cute girls night!

    Lisa W.

    After taking a hiatus from Panciuto because of some not so stellar dining experiences I am happy to report that Aaron Vandemark is back to killing it at life. His combination of flavors keep me coming back for more and this time around, the cooking techniques were on point. The tomato gravy served with the clams was next level. PLEASE include this sauce on your menu in the future. My only complaint of the night was the lack of a proper espresso machine for an Italian joint but this place is by no means traditional. If you are looking for a nontraditional Italian restaurant look no further. The only other place I can compare Panciuto to is Gocciolina in North Durham. Both use farm to fork ingredients with the power to produce innovated dishes you have not tried before and dream about weeks later.

    Mani N.

    Wow did this place give me a surprise! I read about it before and my husband really wanted to bring me for a date night. I was excited to try it out but I think I was more impressed by the service, great quality ingredients, decor, feel and last the pop up we discovered later with Asian flavors. I wish I wrote this review the night of bc I would go into detail about each dish but I honestly think my pictures speak for themselves. We left full, satisfied and happy and can't wait to come back and bring another foodie! Thanks for hosting us:)

    Goat cheese stuffed ravioli and fried green tomatoes
    Allen K.

    This place is incredible. Clearly deserves the James Beard nomination. Service was excellent, respectful and helpful. The wait staff seem to be very enthusiastic about the mission of the restaurant and very helpful with the extensive but obscure wine list. food is perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed. Prices are reasonable and this is outstanding value for a memorable meal. You will not be disappointed.

    A view from my front window seat.
    J H.

    I'm in love with this Chef! There must be some suffering for this dish! So much flavor in every bite. How dare my wine compete for attention. Had the panzanella, OMG, cucumbers you can see through. A refreshing salad first. Followed by a dish I can't recall the name, chef made kielbasa sausage in the most incredible sauce and homemade pasta bites. Just come and eat. Splurge as much as you can because you will not regret it. Ok. Dessert! Having the biscuit over blueberry something and I'm about to slide out of my chair. How dare this chef make my wife blush in ecstasy this way. I have no more words to describe. Look it's five star. Anyone not happy here is just angry at themselves. Salute El Hefe!

    Vegetable board -- outstanding!
    Bret R.

    I never left a restaurant more impressed and satisfied as I did leaving Panciuto. They took something so simple as a pickle platter--just local veggies, pickled and preserved--and wowed the whole table. They know how to pack flavor into tiny humble packets like sweet potato, radish, and the like. The fish was delectable, the pork chop sweeter and more tender than imaginable. And with a fantastic wine selection and local ingredients, what more could I ask for. Definitely one of the best meals I've ever had.

    Pork shank looks yummy.
    Stephen B.

    This is our favorite place in town. Always fresh and innovative. The menu is always changing.

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    Fine dining. Great service. Parking sometimes difficult to find. I liked the bouche amuse.

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    Nicely lit and perfect for a special night. Food is fresh and experimental for hillsborough. Wine was fantastically paired.

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