Chapel Hill, N.C. Italian Restaurants

Chapel Hill, N.C. Italian Restaurants
Outdoor enthusiasts need only take an 11 mile drive from Chapel Hill, North Carolina to reach Eno River State Park. The North Carolina State Parks Department invites you to experience, "secluded wilderness trails with the serenity of a clear river drifting and cascading over a rocky stream bed." The perfect hearty meal after a glorious day of hiking is pasta at a local Italian restaurant.

Four Eleven West Italian Café

Four Eleven West Italian Café wants you to know they specialize in "seasonal fresh pastas, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, steaks and specials inspired by the flavors of Italy." The atmosphere at this Chapel Hill, North Carolina restaurant is casually elegant. Many entrees on their menu feature 2 prices. The first price is for an individual serving and the second represents a larger portion for family style dining. Dinner entrees include Hazelnut Pesto Angel Hair (sm $8.95 / lg $14.50) or Wood Grilled Beef Tenderloin ($23.95). Four Eleven West Italian Café serves brunch on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch is served Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Dinner can be ordered Monday through Thursday 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday from 5 to 9:30 p.m.

Four Eleven West Italian Café
411 W. Franklin St.
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 967-2782
411west.com

Sal's Ristorante

Sal's Ristorante is a family owned Italian restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Home-cooked food and reasonable prices are on the menu and the atmosphere is casual and relaxed. The specialty here at Sal's Ristorante is the southern style pizza and their wide assortment of homemade pasta sauces ($9.50 to $12.50) including Alfredo, Bolognese and Green Pesto. Sal's Ristorante opens every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sal's Ristorante
2811 Homestead Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(919) 932-5125
salsristorante.com

Il Palio Ristorante in the Siena Hotel

Il Palio Ristorante in the Siena Hotel promises that, "High expectations are included." This luxurious and critically acclaimed Chapel Hill Italian restaurant consistently receives Four Diamonds rating from AAA. Situated in a world-class luxury hotel, this fine restaurant features 400 wines. Perfect for that special evening, consider the organic baby arugala salad ($8) to start, the local butternut squash ravioli ($12) for your entrée and an apple tart tatin ($7) for dessert. Il Palio Ristorante in the Siena Hotel opens for breakfast everyday from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Lunch is served Monday thorugh Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Order from their dinner menu Sunday through Thursday from 5:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5:30 to 10 p.m.

Il Palio Ristorante in the Siena Hotel
1505 East Franklin St
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 929-4000
sienahotel.com

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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