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Il Palio Ristorante
1505 E Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Breakfast Menu
Cocktails, Wine, Beer, & Liquor
Dinner
Dessert
Breakfast Menu
The Siena "Continental"
Coffee or Tea and Juice with freshly cut fruit and your choice of pastry
$12.00Healthy Start
Fresh Fruit
$9.00
melon, pineapple, mixed berries
Lemon Thyme Overnight Oats
$12.00
cinnamon, dried-cherries, NC wildflower honey
Almond Butter Toast
$11.00
multigrain bread, bananas, hemp seeds, NC wildflower honey
Old Fashioned Oatmeal
$10.00
warm vanilla cream, toasted almonds, dried fruit
Greek Yogurt
$10.00
granola, NC wildflower honey, macerated fresh berries
Acai Bowl
$14.00
coconut, granola, blueberry, sliced banana, honey, hemp seeds
Avocado Bruschetta
$12.00
whole grain toast, extra virgin olive oil
Eggs
Farmers Market Omelet
$14.00
tomatoes, red onion, peppers, mozzarella
Egg White Omelet
$14.00
spinach, red onion, mushrooms, ricotta
Frittata
$15.00
potato, tomatoes, arugula, goat cheese
Two Eggs Any Style
$14.00
choice of bacon or breakfast sausage, yellow corn grits or potatoes, and your choice of breakfast bread
Breakfast Sandwich
$14.00
scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, choice of bacon or sausage, grilled English muffin
House Specialties
Buttermilk Pancakes
$14.00
fresh berries, maple syrup
Belgian Waffles
$14.00
berry compote, maple syrup, whipped vanilla cream
Smoked Salmon
$16.00
plain or everything bagel, tomatoes, red onion, capers, lemon, cream cheese
Il Palio Eggs Benedict
poached farm eggs, grilled English muffin, classic hollandaise
- ham $18.00
- smoked salmon $21.00
Sides
Bacon
$5.00Breakfast Sausage Patties
$5.00Turkey Sausage Links
$5.00Yellow Corn Grits
$5.00Roasted Home Fry Potatoes
$5.00Fruit
$6.00One Egg
$5.00Breads
Grilled English muffin
$4.50Croissant
$4.50Muffin
$4.50Biscuit
$4.50Bagel
$4.50
plain or everything
Italian Classics
Aperol Spritz
$14.00
Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda, orange
Hugo Spritz
$14.00
Elderflower, Prosecco, Soda Water
Limoncello Pomegranate Spritz
$14.00
Limoncello, pomegranate juice, prosecco, soda water
Tina's Strawberry Spritz
$14.00
Tina's Organic Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Chambord, Strawberry, Prosecco
Il Palio Signatures
Empress 75
$14.00
Empress Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Prosecco
Invernali
$15.00
white port, Aperol, St. Germain, lemon juice
Il Palio Corpse Reviver
$16.00
Gin, Rose Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Raspberry, Orange Bitters, Absinthe Rinse
Il Palio Negroni
$16.00
Gin, Carpano Antica Formula, Campari
Limoncello Martini
$16.00
House-made Limoncello, Lemon Juice, Vodka, Simple Syrup
Cynar Manhattan
$15.00
Bulleit bourbon, Cynar, Antica Formula, orange bitters
Smoked Sugar Old Fashioned
$16.00
Elijah Craig, House-Smoked Brown Sugar, Muddled Amarena Cherries & orange, garnished with Smoked Paprika Candied Bacon
Addie's Chai Me
$15.00
gin, Benedictine, lemon juice, chai simple syrup
Apple Brandy Sidecar
$15.00
Cognac, Calvados, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Pomegranate Juice
Sparkling Wine
Gorghi Tondi, Palmarès, Rosé Spumante NV
$14.00'84, Prosecco, Traviso, Extra Dry
$12.00Lini 910 Rosato Lambrusco NV
$12.00White Wine
Braida, "Vigna Senza Nome", Moscato D'Asti DOCG
$14.00Castelnuovo, Pinot Grigio delle Venezia
$12.00Cantina, Riesling, Trentino
$12.00Cantina Lavis, Sauvignon Blanc, Trevenezie
$12.00Sturm, Andritz, Chardonnay, Friuli
$15.00Rarita, Pecorello, Limited Edition
$12.00Red Wine
Alessandro Rivetto, Nebbiolo, Langhe
- $15.00
- $50.00
Poggio Bonelli, Chianti Classico
- $15.00
- $52.00
Marramiero, DaMa, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
- $15.00
- $52.00
Podere Sapaio, Pappolo, Cabernet/Merlot
- $16.00
- $57.00
Giovine "Davide" Pinot Nero
- $15.00
- $45.00
Beer
Menabrea Blondie
$7.00
Italy
BMC, Blood Moon
$9.00
IPA, Pittsboro
Ponysaurus, Don't Be Mean to Ppl
$9.00
Saison, Durham
Full Steam, Rocket Science
$7.00
IPA, Durham
Full Steam, Paycheck
$7.00
Pilsner, Durham
Full Steam, Carver Sweet Potato
$9.00
Durham
BMC, Waddle of Penguins
$9.00
Amber, Pittsboro
BMC, Barrel Aged Manneken
$9.00
Stout, Pittsboro
BMC, Kitchen Blunders
$9.00
Porter, Pittboro
Peroni 0.0%
$7.00VINO SPUMANTE ALLA BOTTIGLIA
Lini 910, Rosato, Lambrusco dell'Emilia NV
$34.00Villa di Corlo, Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro NV
$32.00Canta Storie, Lambrusco Amabile
$32.00Denny Bini, Lambrusco dell'Emilia NV
$42.00Peri, Prestige Brut, Talento, Lombardi 2018
$60.00Barone Pizzini Animante, Franciacorta, NV
$85.00Nicola Gatta, Ombra, Vino Spumante, Metodo Classico NV
$95.00Elemart Robion, VB03, Champagne NV
$165.00Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial
$155.00Veuve Clicqot Yellow Label
$175.00Guy Chalemagne, Blanc des Blancs, Les Mesnil-sur-Oger NV
$175.00Möet & Chandon, Rosé, 2013
$275.00Dom Perignon, Brut 2013
$550.00VINO BIANCO ALLA BOTTIGLIA
Vigna Madre, KRIYA, Pecorino 2022
$35.00Nicolini, Malvasia, Venezia Giulia 2020
$45.00Zanotelli, Kerner, Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2021
$50.00Moser, M. Warth, Riesling Renano, Trentino 2020
$45.00Moser, M. Warth, Müller Thurgau, Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2019
$40.00Peter Zimmer, Riesling, 2017
$48.00Sterparo, Greco Bianco 2022
$38.00Rarita, Pecorello, Limited Edition
$48.00'A Vita, Leuko, Greco Bianco 2020
$55.00Michele Alois, Caulino, Falanghina 2022
$50.00Villa Papiano Terra! Albana Papiano di Romagna, 2021
$68.00Collestefano, Verdicchio di Matelica, 2022
$48.00Madonnabruna, Rivafiorita, Passerina, Marche Bianco 2022
$45.00"Supera" Metelica Verdicchio, Garofoli 2022
$38.00Colli Della Murgia, Tufjano, Fiano di Minutolo 2019
$48.00Masseria Li Veli, Aksos Susumaniello, Verdeca 2023
$54.00Fontanassa, Ca'Adua, Gavi NV
$38.00La Zerba, Terrarossa, Gavi 2020
$60.00Possa, Bosco, Cinque Terre 2021
$80.00Cantina Mesa, Giunco, Vermentino di Sardegnia 2021
$45.00Mario Bagella, Isorso, Vermentino di Sardegnia 2020
$50.00Tenuta Regaleali, Cavallo delle Fate, Grillo 2021
$55.00Tenuta Sallier del la Tour, Inzolia 2021
$40.00Pianogrillo, Grecanico, Terre Siciliane 2021
$45.00Felsina, Pepestrino, Trebbiano, Toscana Bianco 2022
$45.00Guado al Melo "I Airone" Vermentino 2023
$48.00Castello di Torre, Roma Bianco 2022
$38.00Le Ragnaie, Toscana Biano, Civitella, 2021
$90.00Antonelli, Trebium, Trebbiano Spoletino 2021
$48.00Castello Della Sala, Umbria Chardonnay Bramito, 2022
$58.00Suavia, Garganega, Soave Classico, 2021
$54.00Alla Costiera, Bianco Costiera, Garganega/Tai 2021
$40.00Balestri Valda Soave Classico 2021
$40.00Duckhorn, Chardonnay, NV
$68.00Violin, Sojeau Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019
$165.00VINO ROSSO ALLA BOTTIGLIA
Marramiero, Inferi, Montepulciano d' Abruzzo Riserva 2019
$98.00Nicolini, Refosco 2019
$45.00Rieppi, Schioppettino, Friuli Colli Orientali 2018
$81.00Grifalco, Gricos, Aglianico del Vulture 2021
$50.00'A Vita, Ciro Classico Superiore Riserva 2016
$68.00Villa Papiano Modigliana, Vigna Probi Sangiovese Riserva, '18
$52.00AR PE PE, Nebbiolo, Rosso di Valtelina 2020
$90.00Braida, Limonte, Grignolino d'Asti 2022
$80.00Braida, Montebruna, Barbera d'Asti 2020
$75.00Vietti, Tre Vigne, Barbera d'Asti 2021
$55.00Massimo Rivetti, Garasin, Cabernet/Merlot, Langhe 2015
$60.00G.D. Vajra, Nebbiolo, Langhe 2022
$58.00Il Chiosso, Nebbiolo, Colline Novaresi 2018
$55.00Il Chiosso, Sizzano 2018
$68.00Il Chiosso, Galizja, Gattinara 2016
$90.00Massimo Rivetti, Froi, Barbaresco 2012
$90.00Paride Iaretti, Gattinara Riserva 2015
$132.00Le Paine, Boca 2019
$148.00Schiavenza, Broglio, Barolo 2020
$125.00Alessandro Rivetto, Barolo 2018
$148.00Corino "Giachini" Barolo, 2019
$195.00Gaja, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, 2020
$625.00Botromagno, Primitivo, Puglia Rosso 2022
$58.00Quattro Conti, TreForte, Primativo, Puglia Rosso 2021
$60.00Paolo Bea, Vigneto Pagliaro, Montefalco Sagrantino 2018
$250.00Argiolas, Costera, Cannonau di Sardegna 2021
$50.00Binzamanna, Rentiles, Cannonau di Sardegna 2021
$55.00Poggio di Bortolone, Frappato di Vittoria 2022
$45.00Horus, NeroD' Avola di Vittoria, DOC, 2020
$68.00I Vigneri, Vino Rosso 2021
$90.00Flavia, Etna Rosso 2019 1 Litre
$65.00Frascole, Pinot Nero, Toscana 2018
$85.00La Gerla Birba Toscano Rosso 2020
$75.00Le Ragnaie, Toscana Rosso, Miscelone 2021
$64.00Beatesca, Rosso di Montalcino, 2021
$85.00Buondonno, Casavecchia alla Piazza, Chianti Classico DOCG, 20
$70.00Mauro Vannulli Il Sasso Carmignani Sangiovese Blend 2021
$75.00Carpineto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG, 2018
$75.00Il Caberlot "Carnasciale" Toscana, Cab Franc/Merlot, 2020
$158.00Mastrojanni, Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino 2018
$165.00Le Ragnaie, Brunello di Montalcino 2018
$175.00Siro Pacenti, Vecchio Vigne, Brunello di Montalcino 2017
$250.00Poggio Dell'Aquila Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012
$275.00Argiano Brunello di Montalcino, 2018
$450.00Poggio di Sotto, Brunello di Montalcino 2018
$600.00Guado al Melo, Rute, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri 2020
$75.00Podere Sapaio, Volpolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri 2021
$82.00Podere Sapaio, Sapaio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana 2019
$178.00Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Cabernet Blend, Bolgheri 2020
$500.00Marchesi Biscardo, Amarone della Valpolicella 2018
$155.00La Giaretta, Amarone della Vaplolicella Classico 2020
$85.00Stag's Leap, Cabernet, Limited Edition Reserve, Napa 2019
$198.00Andrew Geoffrey, Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa 2005
$355.00Andrew Geoffrey, Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa 2015
$325.00Hill Family, Red Door, Cabernet, Napa Valley 2019
$310.00Crudo e Stagionato
Chilled Seasonal Oysters
$21.00
cucumber mignonette, lemon
Fruiti Di Mare
$25.00
shrimp, calamari, scallop, octopus parsley, lemon, garlic
Meat & Cheese for two
$34.00
balsamic jam, pickled vegetables
500 day Aged Prosciutto
$22.00
fruit mostarda, grana padano, micro basil
Wood Grilled Bruschetta
$16.00
fig jam, robiola, fried onions
Antipasti
Pear Salad
$18.00
shaved grana padano, lemon, Villella olive oil
Tomato Bisque
$17.00
San Marzano tomatoes, cream, Villella olive oil, grana padano
Calamari
$21.00
lightly floured, cherry peppers, garlic aioli, lemon
Tuna Tartare
$21.00
preserved lemon, pepperoncini, Villella olive oil, blended roasted garlic, potato chips
Roasted Tomato Risotto
$27.00
Basil pesto, Grana Padano, white wine
Wood Grilled Octopus
$24.00
crushed Yukon gold potatoes, salsa verde, pickled onion, fennel, blistered tomato
Sicilian Meatballs
$21.00
pork, beef, veal, Grana Padano, parsley, basil
Pasta
We offer a gluten free pasta option as needed
Spaghettini alla Carrettiera
Sicilian oregano, garlic, Villella olive oil, white wine, peperoncini, arugula, Grana Padano
- $19.00
- $38.00
Cacio e Pepe
Bucatini, pecorino toscano, black pepper, butter
- $20.00
- $40.00
Burrata Stuffed Ravioli with Maine Lobster
hand-picked lobster, sage lobster butter
- $27.00
- $54.00
Black Truffle Tagliatelle
Umbrian black truffle, cremini mushrooms, Villella olive oil, white truffle butter, Grana Padano
- $24.00
- $48.00
Pappardelle alla Ragu Bolognese
braised beef, veal, pork, sofrito, white wine, Grana Padano
- $24.00
- $48.00
Braised Lamb Cavatelli
sofrito, tomato, pecorino toscana, taggiasca olives
- $25.00
- $50.00
Secondi
Eggplant Accatastato
$34.00
roma tomatoes, braised chickpeas, basil pesto
Seared Scallops
$50.00
marsala roasted garlic demi, marinated carrot, pancetta, sunflower sprouts
Wood Grilled Fish
$48.00
whole branzino, oven roasted fennel, red onion, tomato salad
N.C Stripped Bass
$46.00
pan seared, smoked mussels fra diavolo
Bourbon Smoked ½ Duck
$56.00
local baby carrots, caramelized brussels & bacon, whiskey demi-glace
Iberico Pork Pluma with Caramelized Mushroom
$65.00
beech, hon-shimeji, trumpet and maitake mushroom, roasted garlic, Marsala
Veal Osso Buco
$52.00
polenta, gremolata
* Wood Grilled Veal Chop
$68.00
arugula salad, grilled lemon, grana padano
Grilled Painted Hills New York Strip
$59.00
12oz, tobacco onions, Chianti sauce, rosemary, Villella olive oil
Contorni
Anson Mills Polenta
$10.00
aged pecorino
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
$11.00Brussels Sprouts
$12.00Broccoli Rabe
$12.00Chef's Tasting Menu
This Chef-curated menu of five courses will take you through the true Il Palio experience. We kindly request the entire table participate. Mangia Bene, Vivi Bene! $95 per person add wine pairings for $45 per person Available 5:30-8:45pm.
Without Wine Pairings
$95.00
Per Person
With Wine Pairings
$140.00
Per Person
Dolci
Bomboloni
$13.00
three apple fritters, nutella
Sicilian Cannoli
$14.00
ricotta, chocolate chip, pistachio
Tiramisu
$14.00
mascarpone cremoso, ladyfingers, decaf espresso
Cheesecake
$15.00
Cherry compote, whipped cream
Flourless Chocolate Torta
$14.00
robiola, amarena cherry sauce
Affogato Sundae
$14.00
choice of gelato, espresso, caramel, shaved chocolate
Crème Brûlée
$15.00
bourbon vanilla custard, caramelized sugar
Biscotti Trio
$9.00
chocolate pistachio, almond, cherry pine nut
Sorbetti
$7.00Gelati
$7.00Almond Cake
$14.00
bruleed banana, caramel sauce
Coffee & Tea
Regular or Decaf Coffee
$3.50Selection of Hot Tea
$3.50Espresso
$4.00Cappuccino
$5.50Dessert Cocktails
Il Palio Espresso Martini
$16.00
Espresso, Amaro Nonino, Tia Maria
Nocciola Notte
$16.00
Brandy, Frangelico, Crème de Cassis
The Massimo
$16.00
Amaretto, Tia Maria Coffee Liqueur, Frangelico
Dessert Wines
Badia a Coltibuono del Chianti Classico,Vin Santo
$18.00Canta Storie, Lambrusco Amabile
$15.00Arzimo, La Cappucina, Reciato di Soave
$17.00Braida, "Vigna Senza Nome", Moscato D'Asti
$15.00Graham's, Six Grapes Port
$15.00Sandeman,10 year, Tawny Porto, Portugal
$18.00Cockburn's, 20 year, Tawny Porto, Portugal
$19.00Browse Nearby
General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Bar
Italian
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
Friday:
6:30am - 10:00pm
Saturday:
6:30am - 10:00pm
Sunday:
6:30am - 9:00pm
About Us
From the beginning, a key ingredient in the aspiration for a world-class luxury hotel was, of course, a world-class ristorante, as they are called in Italy. And, with Il Palio, it is safe to say that all hopes and dreams have been realized. Consistently awarded Four Diamonds by AAA and acclaimed by Conde’ Nast, Il Palio offers the finest Italian cuisine by Executive Chef Adam Rose and his staff, along with choices of some 400 wonderful wines. The service is world-class, provided by an attentive, but unintrusive waitstaff.