DINNER
Experience the true essence of Italian cuisine in North Carolina at Il Palio's dinner service. Join us and discover why we're recognized as a destination that captures the authentic flavors of Italy, delivering a dining experience that transports you to the heart of this beloved culinary culture.
Crudo e Stagionato
$21
Chilled Seasonal Oysters
cucumber mignonette, lemon
$21
$19
Boquerones
White anchovies, crostini
$19
$34 for two
Meat & Cheese
balsamic jam, pickled vegetables
$34 for two
$21
500 Day Aged Prosciutto
fava bean salad, pecorino toscano, extra virgin olive oil, Sicilian oregano, pepperoncino
$21
$16
Wood Grilled Bruschetta
fig jam, robiola, fried onions
$16
Antipasti
$17
Apple and Frizee Salad
gorgonzola dolce, crispy pancetta, pistachio, cider vinaigrette
$17
$18
Oven Roasted Tomato Salad
Bufala mozzarella, soft herbs, port reduction, extra virgin olive oil
$18
$24
Mussels Fra Diavolo
heirloom cherry tomatoes, sofrito, pepperoncini, white wine, grilled crostini
$24
$21
*Carpaccio di Pesce
tuna, capers, extra virgin olive oil, lemon, pickled fennel, parsley
$21
$24
Risotto alla Milanese
Saffron risotto, green peas, crispy prosciutto
$24
$24
Wood Grilled Octopus
crushed Yukon gold potatoes, n’duja, salsa verde, pickled red onions
$24
$21
Sicilian Meatballs
pork, beef, veal, grana padano, parsley, basil
$21
Pasta
We offer a gluten free pasta option as needed
$19
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$38
Spaghettini alla Carrettiera
Sicilian oregano, garlic, olive oil, white wine, pepperoncini, arugula, grana padano
$19
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$38
$20
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$40
Cacio e Pepe
Bucatini, pecorino toscano, black pepper, butter
$20
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$40
$24
/
$48
Black Truffle Taglietelle
Umbrian black truffle, cremini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, white truffle butter, grana padano
$24
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$48
$26
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$52
Burrata Ravioli
hand-picked Maine Lobster, sage butter
$26
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$52
$24
/
$48
Pappardelle Ragu Bolognese
braised beef, veal, and pork, sofrito, white wine, grana padano
$24
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$48
SECONDI
$32
Spinach Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled cherry peppers, garlic butter, grilled lemon
$32
$48
Spicy Seared Scallops
fennel arugula puree, blistered parsley salad, white balsamic
$48
$50
*Grilled Halibut
pink peppercorn crust, grilled broccoli rabe, saffron beurre fondue, pickled fennel
$50
$40
Chicken Marsala
Ashley Farm chicken scaloppini, fingerling potatoes, local oyster mushrooms
$40
$65
Iberico Pork Pluma
beech, hon-shimeji, trumpet, & maitake mushrooms, roasted garlic, marsala
$65
$54
Grilled Lamb Chop Scottadito
heirloom cherry tomatoes, rapini, salsa verde
$54
$56
12oz Grilled Painted Hills New York Strip
tobacco onions, salsa di Chianti, rosemary, extra virgin olive oil
$56
$98
28-Day-Aged Bone-In 18oz Prime Ribeye
roasted fennel & onion, medium-rare
$98
Contorni
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes $11
Anson Mills Polenta $10
Brussels Sprouts $12
Family Style Chef’s Tasting Menu
$95.00 per person
$140.00 with wine
Our family style tasting menu is a grand feast designed by the Chef, based on your expressed desires and dietary preferences.
This custom experience will allow you to fully enjoy Il Palio’s menu as it was meant to be enjoyed. Mangia Bene, Vivi Bene!