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!!“

“Thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience! Exceptional wait staff, amazing craft cocktails and the cuisine was phenomenal! Loved the chic ambience! Will definitely return!“

“Well executed. I like how unique everything feels (ambience and the food). Really enjoyed my corzetti. Maybe the best pasta dish I've had in Raleigh. Excited to come back.Pros (in order of impressiveness):- Service was awesome. Feels very intentional and professional.- Ambience - community table seating was fun. Wish there were more of these in Raleigh.- Food - the pasta dishes were great. Nice selection to choose from and really fresh taste. I liked that they weren't excessively buttery/cheesy as many pasta dishes are at a typical nice Italian restaurant. Good wine selection as well.- Portion sizes were perfect thanks to the service team. For 2 people: 2 starters, 2 pastas, and a dessert was the perfect amount to be full but not stuffedCons:- The starters were fine, but didn't stick out to me as much as the pasta did- Limited dessert menu, but we liked what we got“

“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!“

“A hidden gem located within the Bedford community. Friendly, helpful staff. A casual menu for breakfast and lunch. Evenings offer a limited small bites menu. A great selection of wine, craft beer and cocktails! Live music most Thursdays! I highly recommend!!“

“Great place to enjoy small plates and good wine with good friends.“

“Came in immediately after NC State graduation and got service without a reservation. Sat outside and despite it being a hot day the umbrellas kept it nice and shady. Food was very tasty, wait time wasn’t bad at all considering the busyness. Service was a little lacking, server was kind but maybe a tad forgetful and not very engaging/outgoing. Still very much enjoyed our food and coffee would definitely go back!“

“This place was great! We came on a Sunday night and the bartender was friendly and nice. He was attentive, and made recommendations. As for the location, it’s well kept with plenty of space.The drinks themselves were amazing, with a wide selection to choose from. Fairly priced as well though it can be tricky not to get carried away so be cautious.A nice touch I noticed was that the bathrooms contained mints and mouthwash for one to freshen up. All in all, it was a nice experience and I’ll def be back again.“

“Have been there twice, I got the hanger steak the first time and the fire ramen the next time both dishes were prepared to perfection! My compliments to the cooks! Zoe and Sam were an amazing tag team for service with everyone in the place. Let me tell you that cheesecake is to die for! This is one of my new fave spots In the Raleigh area!“

“Vinos Finos has a very decent wine selection and the service was great! We started at the bar and had wine flights (super fun way to sample multiple wines). The crostini of the day was burrata with pesto and tomato’s with arugula and balsamic glaze. Yummy! Perfection with a bartender selected red wine flight! We then moved outside and had a lovely bottle of Merlot with sandwiches from the Italian deli next door. I highly recommend Vinos Finos for a complete dining experience at Lafayette Village.“

“Always enjoy MOFU shop. The chive and pork dumplings are the highlight for us. Good nonalcoholic drinks, though I always go for a ginger beer. Everything we've gotten off the menu is great, but I do wish their large plate menu was bigger. One of our favorite restaurants in Raleigh. Very consistent.“

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

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

“I Love It Great Service! Great People“

“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“

“We had an awesome time and enjoyed the food, service and killer view!“

“My girlfriends and I came here for our girls night out and we enjoyed the food. Love, love the atmosphere and the vibe at this restaurant! We will definitely be back! :)“