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Il Palio Restaurant

Italian Restaurant$$$$

Chapel Hill

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Il Palio Restaurant

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Cocktails, Wine, Beer, & Liquor 10Dessert 4Dinner 6Breakfast Menu 8

Cocktails, Wine, Beer, & Liquor

Italian Classics

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda, orange

Limoncello Pomegranate Spritz

Limoncello, pomegranate juice, prosecco, soda water

Hugo Spritz

Elderflower, Prosecco, Soda Water

Lambrusco Spritz

Averna Amaro, Lambrusco, soda water

Il Palio Signatures

Invernali

Tina's Vodka, Rosemary simple, Grapefruit Juice, Aperol

Il Palio Negroni

Gin, Carpano Antica Formula, Campari

Cynar Manhattan

Bulleit bourbon, Cynar, Antica Formula, orange bitters

Smokey Mountain Old Fashioned

Elijah Craig, House-Smoked Brown Sugar, Muddled Amarena Cherries & orange, garnished with Smoked Paprika Candy Bacon

Santa's Eggnog

Elijah Craig, Grand Marnier, eggnog, simple

Il Palio Corpse Reviver

Gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Lemon Juice, Bitters, Absenthe

Limoncello Mojito

House-made Limoncello, Mint Simple, Rum, Lime Juice

Tony's Claus-Mopolitan

Elijah Craig, pumpkin puree, brown sugar simply syrup

Addie's Chi Me

Gin, Benedictine, lemon juice, chai simply sryup

Sparkling Wine

Gorghi Tondi, Palmarès, Rosé Spumante Nv

Cantina Della Pioppa, Lambrusco Di Modena Nv

'84, Prosecco, Traviso, Extra Dry

White Wine

Braida, "Vigna Senza Nome", Moscato D'asti Docg

Gotto, Verdicchio, Marche 2022

Antonelli, Montefalco Grechetto 2021

Castelnuovo, Pinot Grigio Delle Venezia 2022

Cantina Lavis, Sauvignon Blanc, Trevenezie 2021

Sturm, Andritz, Chardonnay, Friuli 2022

Rose

La Meridiana, Guarda Classico Chiaretto, Lombardia 2021

Vallevo, Di Chieti Costa Dei Trabocchi, 2022

Red Wine

Alessandro Rivetto, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piemonte 2021

Marramiero, Dama, Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2021

San Marzano, Il Pumo, Primitivo, 2021

Poggio Bonelli, Chianti Classico, Toscana 2019

Podere Sapaio, Pappolo, Cabernet/merlot, Toscana Rosso 2021

Beer

Menabrea Blondie

9.5

IPA, New Anthem

Ponysaurus, Don't Be Mean to Ppl

Italian Lager

Full Steam, Rocket Science

IPA, Durham

Full Steam, Carver Sweet Potato

Durham

Bmc, Barrel Aged Manneken

Stout, Pittsboro

Bmc, Blood Moon

9.5

Lager, New Anthem

Heineken 0.0%

Full Steam, Paycheck

Pilsner, Durham

Bmc, Waddle of Penguins

Amber, Pittsboro

Bmc, Kitchen Blunders

Porter, Pittboro

Digestif

Lini 910, Rosato, Lambrusco Dell'emilia Nv

Canta Storie, Lambrusco Amabile

Peri, Prestige Brut, Talento, Lombardi 2018

Nicola Gatta, Ombra, Vino Spumante, Metodo Classico Nv

12.5

Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial

155

Guy Chalemagne, Blanc Des Blancs, Les Mesnil-Sur-Oger Nv

175

Dom Perignon, Brut 2013

550

Villa Di Corlo, Lambrusco Grasparossa Di Castelvetro Nv

Denny Bini, Lambrusco Dell'emilia Nv

Barone Pizzini Animante, Franciacorta, Nv

Elemart Robion, Vb03, Champagne Nv

Veuve Clicqot Yellow Label

175

Möet & Chandon, Rosé, 2013

275

Vino Rosso Alla Bottiglia

Marramiero, Inferi, Montepulciano D' Abruzzo Riserva 2019

Rieppi, Schioppettino, Friuli Colli Orientali 2018

'a Vita, Ciro Classico Superiore Riserva 2016

Ar Pe Pe, Nebbiolo, Rosso Di Valtelina 2020

Braida, Montebruna, Barbera D'asti 2020

Massimo Rivetti, Garasin, Cabernet/merlot, Langhe 2015

Il Chiosso, Nebbiolo, Colline Novaresi 2018

Il Chiosso, Galizja, Gattinara 2016

Paride Iaretti, Gattinara Riserva 2015

132

Schiavenza, Broglio, Barolo 2020

125

Corino "Giachini" Barolo, 2019

195

Botromagno, Primitivo, Puglia Rosso 2022

Paolo Bea, Vigneto Pagliaro, Montefalco Sagrantino 2018

250

Binzamanna, Rentiles, Cannonau Di Sardegna 2021

Horus, Nerod' Avola Di Vittoria, Doc, 2020

Flavia, Etna Rosso 2019 1 Litre

La Gerla Birba Toscano Rosso 2020

Beatesca, Rosso Di Montalcino, 2021

Mauro Vannulli Il Sasso Carmignani Sangiovese Blend 2021

Il Caberlot "Carnasciale" Toscana, Cab Franc/merlot, 2020

158

Le Ragnaie, Brunello Di Montalcino 2018

175

Poggio Dell'aquila Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2012

275

Poggio Di Sotto, Brunello Di Montalcino 2018

600

Podere Sapaio, Volpolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri 2021

Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, Cabernet Blend, Bolgheri 2020

500

La Giaretta, Amarone Della Vaplolicella Classico 2020

Andrew Geoffrey, Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa 2005

355

Hill Family, Red Door, Cabernet, Napa Valley 2019

310

Nicolini, Refosco 2019

Grifalco, Gricos, Aglianico Del Vulture 2021

Villa Papiano Modigliana, Vigna Probi Sangiovese Riserva, '18

Braida, Limonte, Grignolino D'asti 2022

Vietti, Tre Vigne, Barbera D'asti 2021

G.D. Vajra, Nebbiolo, Langhe 2022

Il Chiosso, Sizzano 2018

Massimo Rivetti, Froi, Barbaresco 2012

Le Paine, Boca 2019

148

Alessandro Rivetto, Barolo 2018

148

Gaja, Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, 2020

625

Quattro Conti, Treforte, Primativo, Puglia Rosso 2021

Argiolas, Costera, Cannonau Di Sardegna 2021

Poggio Di Bortolone, Frappato Di Vittoria 2022

I Vigneri, Vino Rosso 2021

Frascole, Pinot Nero, Toscana 2018

Le Ragnaie, Toscana Rosso, Miscelone 2021

Buondonno, Casavecchia Alla Piazza, Chianti Classico Docg, 20

Carpineto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva Docg, 2018

Mastrojanni, Sangiovese, Brunello Di Montalcino 2018

165

Siro Pacenti, Vecchio Vigne, Brunello Di Montalcino 2017

250

Argiano Brunello Di Montalcino, 2018

450

Guado Al Melo, Rute, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bolgheri 2020

Podere Sapaio, Sapaio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscana 2019

178

Marchesi Biscardo, Amarone Della Valpolicella 2018

155

Stag's Leap, Cabernet, Limited Edition Reserve, Napa 2019

198

Andrew Geoffrey, Cabernet, Diamond Mountain, Napa 2015

325

Dessert Wines

Vigna Madre, Kriya, Pecorino 2022

Zanotelli, Kerner, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2021

200

200ml

Moser, M. Warth, Müller Thurgau, Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2019

Sterparo, Greco Bianco 2022

'a Vita, Leuko, Greco Bianco 2020

Villa Papiano Terra! Albana Papiano Di Romagna, 2021

Madonnabruna, Rivafiorita, Passerina, Marche Bianco 2022

Colli Della Murgia, Tufjano, Fiano Di Minutolo 2019

Fontanassa, Ca'adua, Gavi Nv

Possa, Bosco, Cinque Terre 2021

Mario Bagella, Isorso, Vermentino Di Sardegnia 2020

Tenuta Sallier Del La Tour, Inzolia 2021

Felsina, Pepestrino, Trebbiano, Toscana Bianco 2022

Castello Di Torre, Roma Bianco 2022

Antonelli, Trebium, Trebbiano Spoletino 2021

Suavia, Garganega, Soave Classico, 2021

Balestri Valda Soave Classico 2021

Violin, Sojeau Vineyard, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019

165

Nicolini, Malvasia, Venezia Giulia 2020

Moser, M. Warth, Riesling Renano, Trentino 2020

Peter Zimmer, Riesling, 2017

Rarita, Pecorello, Limited Edition

Michele Alois, Caulino, Falanghina 2022

Collestefano, Verdicchio Di Matelica, 2022

"Supera" Metelica Verdicchio, Garofoli 2022

Masseria Li Veli, Aksos Susumaniello, Verdeca 2023

La Zerba, Terrarossa, Gavi 2020

Cantina Mesa, Giunco, Vermentino Di Sardegnia 2021

Tenuta Regaleali, Cavallo Delle Fate, Grillo 2021

Pianogrillo, Grecanico, Terre Siciliane 2021

Guado Al Melo "I Airone" Vermentino 2023

Le Ragnaie, Toscana Biano, Civitella, 2021

Castello Della Sala, Umbria Chardonnay Bramito, 2022

Alla Costiera, Bianco Costiera, Garganega/tai 2021

Duckhorn, Chardonnay, Nv

Dessert

Dolci

Bombaloni

Three apple fritters, nutella

Tiramisu

Mascarpone cremoso, ladyfingers, decaf espresso

Flourless Chocolate Torta

Robiola, amarena cherry sauce

Focaccia Bread Pudding

Chocolate chips, Bourbon sauce

Gelati

Sicilian Cannoli

Ricotta, chocolate chip, pistachio

Eggnog Cheesecake

Roasted spiced pecans

Affogato Sundae

Choice of gelato, espresso, caramel, shaved chocolate

Sorbetti

Biscotti Trio

Chocolate pistachio, almond, cherry pine nut

Coffee & Tea

Regular Or Decaf Coffee

3.5

Espresso

Selection of Hot Tea

3.5

Cappuccino

5.5

Dessert Cocktails

Il Palio Espresso Martini

Espresso, Amaro Nonino, Tia Maria

Nocciola Notte

Brandy, Frangelico, Crème de Cassis

Dessert Wines

Badia a Coltibuono Del Chianti Classico,vin Santo

Arzimo, La Cappucina, Reciato Di Soave

Graham's, Six Grapes Port

Cockburn's, 20 Year, Tawny Porto, Portugal

Canta Storie, Lambrusco Amabile

Cascina Barisel, Canelli, Moscato D'asti

Sandeman,10 Year, Tawny Porto, Portugal

Dinner

Crudo E Stagionato

Chilled Seasonal Oysters

Cucumber mignonette, lemon

Meat & Cheese for Two

Balsamic jam, pickled vegetables

Wood Grilled Bruschetta

Fig jam, robiola, fried onions

Nc Pork Belly

Lightly smoked, arugula pesto, pickled onion, Fennel, aged balsamic reduction

500 Day Aged Prosciutto

Fruit mostarda, Grana Padana, micro basil

Antipasti

Pear Salad

Shaved Grana Padano, lemon, Villella olive oil

Calamari

Lightly floured, cherry peppers, garlic aioli, lemon

Tuna Tartare

Preserved lemon, pepperoncini, Villella olive oil, blended roasted garlic, potato chips

Wood Grilled Octopus

Crushed Yukon gold potatoes, 'nduja, salsa verde, pickled red onions

Roasted Beet Salad

Pomegranate vinaigrette, spiced pumpkin seeds, local mixed greens

Roasted Chestnut Soup

Pancetta, sherry vinegar, micro greens

Mushroom Risotto

Crispy calamari, mirco greens, Grana Padano

Sicilian Meatballs

Pork, beef, veal, Grana Padano, parsley, basil

Pasta

We offer a gluten free pasta option as needed

Spaghettini Alla Carrettiera

Sicilian oregano, garlic, Villella olive oil, white wine, peperoncini, arugula, Grana Padano

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Caramelized mushrooms, mushroom broth, sage, butter, fried shiitake

Pappardelle Alla Ragu Bolognese

Braised beef, veal, pork, sofrito, white wine, Grana Padano

Cacio E Pepe

Bucatini, pecorino toscano, black pepper, butter

Black Truffle Tagliatelle

Umbrian black truffle, cremini mushrooms, Villella olive oil, white truffle butter, Grana Padano

Braised Lamb Cavatelli

Braised wild boar, sofrito, pecorino, fried rosemary

Secondi

Eggplant Accatastato

Arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled cherry peppers, garlic butter, grilled lemon

Cioppino

Crab, scallops, mussels, shrimp, tomato fennel broth, parsley

Bourbon Smoked ½ Duck

Sweet potato bread pudding, local baby carrots, whiskey demi-glace

Veal Milanese

Mountain ramp gremolata, smashed Yukon gold potatoes

42Oz Fiorentina

145

Wood grilled porterhouse, black truffle butter, rare center with polenta or mashed potatoes

Seared Scallops

Marsala roasted garlic demi, marinated carrot, pancetta, sunflower sprouts

Wood Grilled Fish

Whole branzino, oven roasted fennel, red onion, tomato salad

Iberico Pork Pluma with Caramelized Mushroom

Beech, hon-shimeji, trumpet and maitake mushroom, roasted garlic, Marsala

Grilled Painted Hills New York Strip

12oz, tobacco onions, Chianti sauce, rosemary, Villella olive oil

Contorni

Anson Mills Polenta

Aged pecorino

Brussels Sprouts

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Broccoli Rabe

Family Style Chef's Tasting Menu

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. Mangia Bene, Vivi Bene!

Without Wine Pairings

Per Person

With Wine Pairings

140

Per Person

Breakfast Menu

The Siena "Continental"

Coffee Or Tea and Juice with Freshly Cut Fruit and Your Choice of Pastry

Healthy Start

Fresh Fruit

Melon, pineapple, mixed berries

Almond Butter Toast

Multigrain bread, bananas, hemp seeds, NC wildflower honey

Greek Yogurt

Granola, NC wildflower honey, macerated fresh berries

Avocado Bruschetta

Whole grain toast, extra virgin olive oil

Lemon Thyme Overnight Oats

Cinnamon, dried-cherries, NC wildflower honey

Old Fashioned Oatmeal

Warm vanilla cream, toasted almonds, dried fruit

Acai Bowl

Coconut, granola, blueberry, sliced banana, honey, hemp seeds

Eggs

Farmers Market Omelet

Tomatoes, red onion, peppers, mozzarella

Frittata

Potato, tomatoes, arugula, goat cheese

Breakfast Sandwich

Scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, choice of bacon or sausage, grilled English muffin

Egg White Omelet

Spinach, red onion, mushrooms, ricotta

Two Eggs Any Style

Choice of bacon or breakfast sausage, yellow corn grits or potatoes, and your choice of breakfast bread

House Specialties

Buttermilk Pancakes

Fresh berries, maple syrup

Smoked Salmon

Plain or everything bagel, tomatoes, red onion, capers, lemon, cream cheese

Belgian Waffles

Berry compote, maple syrup, whipped vanilla cream

Il Palio Eggs Benedict

Poached farm eggs, grilled English muffin, classic hollandaise

Sides

Bacon

Turkey Sausage Links

Roasted Home Fry Potatoes

One Egg

Breakfast Sausage Patties

Yellow Corn Grits

Fruit

Breads

Grilled English Muffin

4.5

Muffin

4.5

Bagel

4.5

Plain or everything

Croissant

4.5

Biscuit

4.5

Coffee

Cup of Coffee

3.5

Espresso

Hot Chocolate

3.5

Cappuccino

5.5

Latte

5.5

Café Mocha

5.5

Beverages

Milk

3.5

Whole, 2%, skim

Hot Tea

3.5

Fresh Squeezed Juice

Orange, grapefruit

Chocolate Milk

3.5

Whole, 2%, skim

Juice

3.5

Orange, grapefruit, cranberry, apple, tomato

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