Tapas Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

“This was our first time at Madras. Great food…loved the roasted cauliflower with green goddess dipping sauce. My husband loved the octopus. The outside Wednesday night band was an excellent bonus!!“

“Really really enjoyed the visit! Old World decor and charm, great service, Thanks Kayla, wonderful selection of authentic Tapas, I need to go back, there's so much more unexplored to try! Maybe just seafood this time. There are so many combinations. Keep up the great work!“

“Absolutely unforgettable! We celebrated my daughter’s college graduation at Tamasha Modern Indian Restaurant, and it was flawless. The private dining room was breathtaking, as was the entire restaurant. The service warm and attentive, and the food—simply outstanding. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The chef came out to greet us; we applauded! The staff went above and beyond, down to chilling and slicing the cake and providing a vase for our flowers. If you're looking for an elegant and delicious experience in Raleigh, Tamasha is a must!“

“Pasta me this, Pasta me that! this pasta focused restaurant is the place to go for an excellent pasta dinner in Raleigh.

The green and white checkered tile floor and the large pasta where all of their pasta is made fresh just scream authentic Italian. Although the menu has an awesome selection, the Tagliatelle is outstanding, and the fresh pasta is very refreshing.

Great food, great drinks and friendly staff, you just can't go wrong here. Cheers!“

“Started off slow but finished off strong!

We arrived a little after 4pm on a Saturday. It appeared that there were two staffers - both very hospitable. We were seated indoors right away (with a choice of in or outside). We received food, wine, and flight menus, but there was a lag to have our order taken (probably 10 minutes). However, closer to 5pm, there was a clear increase in the number of staff.

We ordered::: truffled devil eggs, bacon wrapped dates, lamb sliders, bread/cheese balls, and a charcuterie board in additions to a few different flights of wine.

Truffle deviled eggs - I’d skip. Super bland and no sign of truffle.

Bacon wrapped dates - we received the first order and hit a second. It was that good!! Highly recommend you pair it with their Zuccardi Torrontes (an Argentinian white). The flavor profile is killer.

Lamb sliders - fantastic! Great grill flavor with perfect accents. Pair with the Casa Silva Carménère. Chefs kiss.

Bread and cheese balls - these were good, but unexpected. When they arrived, they looked like meatballs. Super savory and good but likely wouldn’t get again.

Charcuterie - great deal! We assumed that with the tapas sizing, this would be a smaller board. It wasn’t! Lots of different components that we didn’t make a dent in. Went perfectly with red, white, and rosé flights.

We purchased a bottle of wine to go, and the person helping us was super knowledgeable and helpful.

In all, the somewhat lagging initial service truly didn’t last long. It picked up quickly and was outstanding. Would absolutely return!“

“The atmosphere was romantic and the food was absolutely amazing! My husband had one of the best filets that he has ever had and the homemade pasta was as close as I’ve found to true Italian pasta. Highly recommend for a romantic date night ❤️“

“From beginning to end— exceptional service! The food was flavorful and very good! I was so impressed! Met up with a old friend and our food was delicious and hot! Next time I will try the jerk chicken— looked over my shoulder at other plates! Loved it! I“

“Great little neighborhood deli in N. Raleigh area. Ordered the Grand Gobbler on focaccia (bread was perfect & so fresh) & the potato salad (literally some of the best I’ve ever had). It was all so plentiful & so very good! Place has a very simple, but tasteful menu. Super nice staff working Sabrina & (Dalton brought our food out & spoke) he always does a perfect job on preparing our sandwiches! 🥪 Overall service was great! Definitely a must for a quick lunch stop! Will definitely be back asap!“

“What a wonderful experience! Delicious food! Highly recommend the whipped sheep’s cheese , the gambas al ajillo, and the chicken pimientos!!!!“

“She was an exceptional waitress. The whole experience is a vibe!“

“Great atmosphere, great food, great staff, and even great prices!! Check them out for your next date night!“

“We have eaten at The Mill in Old Raleigh a couple of times and have never been disappointed. The daily fish specials are amazing - well balanced flavors and unique ingredients w a lovely presentation. My wife had the steak frites most recently and loved it!! The wait staff is very attentive, Madison was terrific! The entire evening was a pleasure from the starters through dessert. Do not hesitate to give The Mill a try. You will not be disappointed.“

“Amazing lounge, throwback music and the signature cocktails are not only good but they are reasonably priced. Top shelf liquors, the furniture and atmosphere are stunning. And a plus was they were not overrun. Plenty of outdoor or lounge seating…“

“Awesome place! Great staff! Great food! Amazing beer!“

“Everything we ordered was AMAZING. 🍽 And we ordered a lot 🤤 Such a chic, unique spot. was a great first meal for a vacation in NC.“

“I had an awesome time earlier this week celebrating a good friend's 25th birthday here. We had the rooftop reserved (both inside and outside). The supervisor Mac and the bartenders Greyson and Brittany were AWESOME! They helped to set the place for the reservation. They catered to the large volume and drink orders. They even made a desert with candles last minute as we sang "Happy Birthday!" The staff here definitely helped to make the night memorable and fun. I did not personally try the food but friends said that it was great! Service and atmosphere were both 10/10.“

“This BBQ is Really Good thank you Sam Jones BBQ all respect to the cooks i can tell they put there heart and soul into cookingthis BBQ“

“great drinks and great foods 😋“