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Dishes you’ve long loved served alongside dishes you’ve never heard of make our ever-changing menu an adventure you’ll want to embark on often. Our wine list is as varied as our food, and every one of our cocktails has been created just for Bombolo by our bar staff. Located three minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and five from I-40, we want everyone to find their favorite seats, whether it’s your usual indoor table, the last two seats at the bar—we saved them just for you!—or with your best friend curled up next to you on our dog-friendly patio. Dress code? Casual. Atmosphere? Animated. Vibes? Vibrant. Come as you are, and come to have a great time. Bombolo offers the Plump Rabbit Sandwiches one Saturday of each month.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: (919) 914-6374
Website: https://bombolochapelhill.com/
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Reviews
Jeff Miller
WOW! as a foodie and talented home cook it has been a long time since I was blow away by a restaurant, but a chance stop in for the Plumb Rabbit Saturday wine tasting and sandwich lunch did just that. We’ll be coming back again to try dinners here as well. This is a MUST try restaurant in the triangle! My few poorly taken pictures don’t do it justice. We ended up buying wine bottles too.
… moreLynn L
Dining at Bombolo was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had in my life. The food was underwhelming and improperly cooked. The cocktails were okay, but there were visible flies behind the bar (i sat at the bar) and it was a mess with visible dirty imprints on glasses. But it was the service and how I saw staff treat other customers, that was the final straw and I’ll never come back here again.
1) Food: Caesar salad was bizarre – the worst I’ve ever had. It was sour and over salted. The Porchetta was disgusting – a greasy, tough un-readered fat – unedible. The veal and pork poplettes were good. We spent $300+ on our meal.
2) Cleanliness: It was a night when service slammed, but that’s not an excuse. There were sugar flies flying around the drink prep station. Visible glassware had imprints and debris I could see from my seat at the bar. The bartender was extremely messy. I have 20+ experience in the food industry and food safety.
3) Basic Customer Service: It is very difficult to enjoy your meal, when the owner starts an argument with a customer (i think you can find their review) and kicks them out. Was their kid watching an iPad during service? Yes. Could I hear it? No. (which is kind of crazy because the restaurant is already very very loud) But i did hear about it when I can hear your staff talking all kinds of ‘ish’ in a huddle about the customer at the entrance to the kitchen. How did i hear them if the restaurant was loud? Because your staff was standing right next to us. I do not care if the customer was at fault. Good to know that your staff will openly make fun of customers in the open-along with the owner. So unprofessional. You can also see it in how the owner responds to negative reviews on this platform.
There are far better and more reliable, consistent “fine” dining (bombolo is not) options in the area I’ll spend my time and money.
… more1) Food: Caesar salad was bizarre – the worst I’ve ever had. It was sour and over salted. The Porchetta was disgusting – a greasy, tough un-readered fat – unedible. The veal and pork poplettes were good. We spent $300+ on our meal.
2) Cleanliness: It was a night when service slammed, but that’s not an excuse. There were sugar flies flying around the drink prep station. Visible glassware had imprints and debris I could see from my seat at the bar. The bartender was extremely messy. I have 20+ experience in the food industry and food safety.
3) Basic Customer Service: It is very difficult to enjoy your meal, when the owner starts an argument with a customer (i think you can find their review) and kicks them out. Was their kid watching an iPad during service? Yes. Could I hear it? No. (which is kind of crazy because the restaurant is already very very loud) But i did hear about it when I can hear your staff talking all kinds of ‘ish’ in a huddle about the customer at the entrance to the kitchen. How did i hear them if the restaurant was loud? Because your staff was standing right next to us. I do not care if the customer was at fault. Good to know that your staff will openly make fun of customers in the open-along with the owner. So unprofessional. You can also see it in how the owner responds to negative reviews on this platform.
There are far better and more reliable, consistent “fine” dining (bombolo is not) options in the area I’ll spend my time and money.
Holland Mills
This is our second visit to Bombolo, the first since they were recognized by The James Beard Foundation.
I am happy to be able to say that they still maintained the same quality of food, service, and ambiance they had prior to the recognition!
Came as a table of four as they opened. Parking was a little easier to get this time around because we were earlier than the normal dinner crowd (5PM).
There were a few standouts from the dinner:
Our waitress was excellent! She was on top of everything, friendly, and managed our requests perfectly!
The Chanterelle and Morel Fricassee had a wonderful presentation, and the person who ordered it recommended it highly. The Cinghiale Pappardelle was a respectable portion and delivered on our recent memories of Tuscany.
I had the fried chicken plate, which was delicious! The meat was succulent and the fry coating was well seasoned. The accompanying biscuit and Mac ‘n Cheese was also delicious. If it sounds like a lot of food it was! This is something one could split or take home.
We ordered a white chocolate cardamom and ginger cheesecake and the Bombolo. The cheesecake’s flavors were well balanced. The cardamom did not overpower. The Bombolo was our favorite, however.
I recommend anyone visit if they’re in the area. It’s worth the trip!
… moreI am happy to be able to say that they still maintained the same quality of food, service, and ambiance they had prior to the recognition!
Came as a table of four as they opened. Parking was a little easier to get this time around because we were earlier than the normal dinner crowd (5PM).
There were a few standouts from the dinner:
Our waitress was excellent! She was on top of everything, friendly, and managed our requests perfectly!
The Chanterelle and Morel Fricassee had a wonderful presentation, and the person who ordered it recommended it highly. The Cinghiale Pappardelle was a respectable portion and delivered on our recent memories of Tuscany.
I had the fried chicken plate, which was delicious! The meat was succulent and the fry coating was well seasoned. The accompanying biscuit and Mac ‘n Cheese was also delicious. If it sounds like a lot of food it was! This is something one could split or take home.
We ordered a white chocolate cardamom and ginger cheesecake and the Bombolo. The cheesecake’s flavors were well balanced. The cardamom did not overpower. The Bombolo was our favorite, however.
I recommend anyone visit if they’re in the area. It’s worth the trip!
Sierra Lawson
Some of the most creative and best food in the area—plus great service and fantastic drinks! The pasta dishes are all incredible, and the appetizers are each unique and unforgettable. A gem of a restaurant!
… moreChristian Matthaeus
What a charming restaurant, with a thoughtful and well executed menu and very attentive service.
Service : We noted a few food sensitivities / allergies at the start, and our server was proactive in assisting us.
Food : The spicy rigatoni (yes sounds simple) was phenomenal, as were the Brussel sprouts. The menu was ambitious, with French, Italian, Thai influences and they were very well executed. Unfortunately, we were so full, we didn’t have a chance to try dessert.
Ambiance : quaint little place, with lots of interesting decor – transports you away.
Thank you for a memorable evening!
… moreService : We noted a few food sensitivities / allergies at the start, and our server was proactive in assisting us.
Food : The spicy rigatoni (yes sounds simple) was phenomenal, as were the Brussel sprouts. The menu was ambitious, with French, Italian, Thai influences and they were very well executed. Unfortunately, we were so full, we didn’t have a chance to try dessert.
Ambiance : quaint little place, with lots of interesting decor – transports you away.
Thank you for a memorable evening!
Sabrina Ridaura
Lupus never imagine you would have such good food when you drove up… but o fe you’re inside, the flavors are delicious. From the meatballs and focaccia to the pappardelle and the halibut. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented.
… moreWilliam Parsons
Each ordered three courses. Nothing was better than mediocre and four of the six things that we ordered were below average. Strange choices include an entire cup and a half of Cabbage and chicory with a rapidly cooling soft boiled egg on top of it; lingua pastrami that tasted fine, but it was presented as though it were thinly sliced spam; a soulless curry fish dish; Overdressed roasted brussels sprouts
The atmosphere here is great. The service was excellent. I don’t understand why anyone would go back to pay for this mediocrity.
… moreThe atmosphere here is great. The service was excellent. I don’t understand why anyone would go back to pay for this mediocrity.
pu g
We loved our dinner at Bombolo. The menu changes daily and always has unusual choices– so we had to try the wild boar and rabbit dishes. The pate appetizer was terrific, only wish more bread came with it. The bbq shrimp was good. My husband loved the brussels sprouts and the chocolate Budino but I thought the salt levels were too high on both. The fresh pasta dishes were outstanding as was the service. Portion sizes are not too big so 3 courses are feasible, and the prix fixe option made that more affordable.
… moreJacob Bonenberger
I came early on a Saturday evening and sat at the bar to experience the 2023 North Carolina restaurant of the year. Joy, a law student, was the bartender and my server. She was outstanding, and the wait staff and hostess deferred to her throughout the night.
I started with the barbecue shrimp. My plate arrived with four shrimp in a rich sauce with bread. Although a little salty, it was quite good. I was mildly put off that request for additional bread elicited additional charge. It was worth it though as I soaked up all the rest of the sauce waiting for my next course.
I chose the octopus as my main course. This plate was robust with plenty of octopus potatoes and sauce. Again, the sauce was quite rich and enjoyable.
I chose the bombolo for my dessert. I wish I had known there was so much orange flavoring in it which was a little overwhelming when what I really wanted was chocolate and hazelnut. It was a miss to not include that in the menu description.
I gave the atmosphere a 4 because the restaurant seems to draw a clientele with an average age of 70, and the Willie Nelson old timey country music just didn’t seem to fit with the rest of the vibe.
I would certainly return.
… moreI started with the barbecue shrimp. My plate arrived with four shrimp in a rich sauce with bread. Although a little salty, it was quite good. I was mildly put off that request for additional bread elicited additional charge. It was worth it though as I soaked up all the rest of the sauce waiting for my next course.
I chose the octopus as my main course. This plate was robust with plenty of octopus potatoes and sauce. Again, the sauce was quite rich and enjoyable.
I chose the bombolo for my dessert. I wish I had known there was so much orange flavoring in it which was a little overwhelming when what I really wanted was chocolate and hazelnut. It was a miss to not include that in the menu description.
I gave the atmosphere a 4 because the restaurant seems to draw a clientele with an average age of 70, and the Willie Nelson old timey country music just didn’t seem to fit with the rest of the vibe.
I would certainly return.
NSA
Review from 2025
Back and this place is still wonderful
Menu is completely different
This time sat inside by the bar, Layal was wonderful and attentive and offered a delicious Lebanese arak.
my favorite this time is the fried carbonara bites and the Caesar salad.
Every dish had an extra noche of flavor making it very unique.
The inside is also beautiful and full with European art.
If you haven’t yet, give this place a go.
Review from 2023
The shrimps r the bomb.
get them.
get two of them. 😉
had the stuffed shishito peppers which were delicious and the lobster pot equally delicious.
sat outside, cute area however had a bit of cob webs and service was a lil slower than inside potentially.
parking available upfront
… moreBack and this place is still wonderful
Menu is completely different
This time sat inside by the bar, Layal was wonderful and attentive and offered a delicious Lebanese arak.
my favorite this time is the fried carbonara bites and the Caesar salad.
Every dish had an extra noche of flavor making it very unique.
The inside is also beautiful and full with European art.
If you haven’t yet, give this place a go.
Review from 2023
The shrimps r the bomb.
get them.
get two of them. 😉
had the stuffed shishito peppers which were delicious and the lobster pot equally delicious.
sat outside, cute area however had a bit of cob webs and service was a lil slower than inside potentially.
parking available upfront