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
$34 for two
Meat & Cheese
balsamic jam, pickled vegetables
$34 for two
$21
500 Day Aged Prosciutto
fruit mostarda, grana padano
$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
$18
Pasta e Fagioli Soup
crawfish, borlotti beans, prosciutto, sofrito, pomodoro
$18
$24
Roasted Tomato Risotto
gourmet mixed mushrooms, Celebrity Dairy goat cheese, sherry reduction
$24
$24
Wood Grilled Octopus
crushed Yukon gold potatoes, n’duja, salsa verde, pickled red onions
$24
$21
Sicilian Meatballs
pork, beef, veal, grana ushroompadano, parsley, basil
$21
Pasta
We offer a gluten free pasta option as needed
$19
/
$38
Spaghettini alla Carrettiera
Sicilian oregano, garlic, olive oil, white wine, pepperoncini, arugula, grana padano
$19
/
$38
$24
/
$48
Black Truffle Taglietelle
Umbrian black truffle, cremini mushrooms, extra virgin olive oil, white truffle butter, grana padano
$24
/
$48
$23
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$46
Braised Lamb Cavatelli
sofrito, tomatoes, port, pecorino toscana
$23
/
$46
$26
/
$52
Burrata Ravioli
hand-picked Maine Lobster, sage butter
$26
/
$52
$24
/
$48
Pappardelle Ragu Bolognese
braised beef, veal, and pork, sofrito, white wine, grana padano
$24
/
$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
$38
Grilled NC Swordfish Siciliana
cherry tomatoes, battuta, olives, capers, garlic, crostini, white wine
$38
$48
Cacciucco Stew
NC Shrimp, mussels, calamari, white fish, n'duja, garlic, cherry tomato, white wine, capers
$48
$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
$52
8oz Beef Tenderloin Macchiato
espresso rub, grilled asparagus, balsamic onions
$52
$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, aged pecorino $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!