From American a Mediterranean to modern cuisine, Raleigh features 14 award-winning restaurants that make it a hidden culinary gem. The city boasts James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Raleigh is a delightful surprise for curious travelers.
I migliori ristoranti di Raleigh
14 ristoranti recensiti da esperti, con ciò che rende speciale ognuno di essi. Traccia oltre 40 sistemi di premi globali in un unico posto, aggiornati continuamente.
1.AJJA
Ajja celebrates the diverse foodways and cultures, vibrant spices, and cooking techniques of the Mediterranean, the Middle East, and beyond. AJJA is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern · 209 Bickett Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27608
2.Azitra
Azitra serves traditional Indian cuisine and offers wines, beers, and spirits. Azitra is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
8411 Brier Creek Pkwy Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27617
3.Barcelona Wine Bar — Raleigh
Barcelona Wine Bar is a tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu focuses on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentations. Barcelona also offers a selection of wines from Spain and South America. Barcelona Wine Bar — Raleigh is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas · 430 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27603
4.Crawford & Son
Crawford and Son is a casual neighborhood restaurant located in historic Oakwood. Enjoy straightforward, honest food that ranges from the familiar to the unexpected, crafted from purposeful ingredients through a product-driven approach and through a balance of classical and modern techniques. Crawford & Son is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 618 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604, USA
5.Garland
Garland showcases a menu that reflects the seasons and ingredients of North Carolina with the spirit of India and Asia, enhanced by craft cocktails and a chic, playful setting. Garland is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
14 W Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
6.Herons
Herons is the signature restaurant of The Umstead Hotel and Spa and annually acclaimed among the best restaurants in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. The Herons culinary team masterfully redefines American cooking by infusing classic concepts translated with local, seasonal ingredients and precise technique, brightening each ingredient's flavor and purpose. Herons is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC 27513
7.Poole’s Diner
Poole's Diner's menus are inspired by the season and its many offerings. As the season changes, so do the chalkboard menus. Poole's Diner works with local growers and artisan producers whenever possible, to showcase foodcraft for its diners. Poole’s Diner is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 426 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
8.Second Empire Restaurant
Located in the elegantly restored Dodd-Hinsdale house (circa 1879), Second Empire combines history, atmosphere, and gourmet cuisine for an unforgettable dining experience. Second Empire Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603
9.St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar brings a touch of cajun to Raleigh. The menu here reflects a decidedly Southern, by way of New Orleans, interpretation of North Carolina seafood — Creole spices and flavors enliven the bounty of Southern farmers, oyster beds, and fishers. St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Cajun, Creole, Seafood · 223 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601
10.Tamasha Modern Indian
Indulge in sophisticated Indian cuisine at Tamasha Modern Indian, located in Raleigh’s vibrant North Hills. Owned by Mike Kathrani and Tina Vora, this culinary experience unfolds in an elegant setting featuring glamorous interior design by co-owner Vora. Executive Chef Bhavin Chhatwani’s pedigree – from India’s most prestigious properties to Michelin-starred restaurants stateside – is unmistakable. Tamasha Modern Indian is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Contemporary, Indian · 4200 Six Forks Rd Suite # 130, Raleigh, NC 27609
11.The Angus Barn
The Angus Barn Steakhouse, a Raleigh icon, serves American-style cuisine, including in-house aged steaks, fresh seafood, locally grown vegetables, homemade desserts, and an award-winning wine cellar. The Angus Barn is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617
12.The Capital Grille — Raleigh
Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for its expertly prepared steaks, which are dry-aged in-house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by the restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. The Capital Grille — Raleigh is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 4242 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609, USA
13.The Cortez Seafood + Cocktail
The Cortez is a chef-driven seafood and small plates experience that draws on Mexican-American flavors and is shaped by local fishers and farmers. The culinary offering is rounded out with a selection of tropical cocktails, rotating craft beers, and a curated wine list. The Cortez Seafood + Cocktail is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
413 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
14.The Fearrington House Restaurant
The Fearrington House Restaurant, located in Fearrington Village just outside of Chapel Hill, has been offering fine dining cuisine to the Triangle for nearly 40 years. Best known for the exceptional service, seasonal menus, and hot chocolate soufflé, The Fearrington House prides itself on partnerships with local farms and crafting fresh, inspired dishes for its guests. The Fearrington House Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 230 Market St, Pittsboro, NC 27312
