Bombolo
$$$ • American, Cocktail Bar, New American
Hours:
764 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill
(919) 914-6374
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Bombolo Reviews
We were excited to try Bombolo for our anniversary based on the positive press and reviews we'd been reading since before it opened. We went and - it was good. It's not going to be something we're thinking about long after the fact. Some interesting flavors were presented but nothing we'll necessarily be craving. Highlights were the focaccia that accompanied the polpette, the sauce on the kefir lime-stuffed morels, and the breading on the fried chicken. Service felt a little stilted...read full review
From the outside, it's a small store front in a small plaza but that's why they call 'em hidden gems. One page menus make me apprehensive. But after talking with our waiter, there were several entries I wanted to try. Decided on the duck & wild boar pappardelle. Not sure if that the correct pasta but it was flat, wide, & house-made. Wife had the halibut, upon the chef's recommendation the sauce was switched because of an allergy issue with the original one. We tried some of the...read full review
Ratings
Hours
Monday | 5 - 8:45PM |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 5 - 8:45PM |
Friday | 5 - 9:45PM |
Saturday | 5 - 9:45PM |
Sunday | 5 - 8:45PM |
My first time here since Bombolo started. I came on Sunday night with a burger in mind but they did not do a burger last night. Bartender suggested that I try either the pork belly or rolled chicken. I chose the chicken and just loved it. Ended with raspberry bundt cake - also delicious! Bar was fun! Great service and overall environment. Will definitely be back.