Find some of the best food, restaurants and dining in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Perfect if you’re visiting UNC Chapel Hill, choose from tasty tacos to down-home Southern and rustic Italian eats!
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And if you’re looking for some great restaurants in Durham, please check out my list of the Top 20 Restaurants for that area!
🏬 Al’s Burger Shack, Chapel Hill (American)
🚗 201 S Estes Dr Suite E3, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 910.807.8226
This family favorite eatery dishes out some of the best burgers in the area! While there is only a small dining room, enjoy your eats out in their covered patio area.
🏬 bartaco, Chapel Hill (Tacos)
🚗 201 S Estes Dr Suite E3, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 910.807.8226
A fun and casual chain for inventive tacos and inexpensive small plates, a great patio and beachy, dining room! Their pork belly and cauliflower tacos are killer options, order 3 or more since they are smaller.
🏬 Capp’s Pizzeria (Italian, Pizza)
🚗 79 Falling Springs Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
☎ 919.240.4104
A casual restaurant offering up fantastic Neapolitan-style pizzas and homemade pastas. And don’t miss their homemade desserts like the 8-layer honey cake, delish!
🏬 Cha House (Boba Tea)
🚗 318 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
☎ 984.999.4580
A clean and light spot for bubble tea, Taiwanese shaved ice and Asian small plates. Cha House is a great place to relax and catch up on some emails or conversation.
🏬 Hawker’s Asian Street Fare (Pan-Asian)
🚗 201 S Estes Dr #400A, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 919.415.1799
Colorful and bright flavors spanning SE Asia and beyond, great bar, patio and dining room. Can’t miss items are their roti canai, Korean fried chicken wings and yaki udon noodles.
🏬 Hawthorne & Wood (American Seasonal)
🚗 3140 Environ Way, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 919.240.4337
A modern and upscale take on the neighborhood restaurants serving flavorful and refreshed cuisine with a mod bar scene. The great service and refined ambiance make for a great date night!
🏬 Osteria Georgi (Italian)
🚗 201 S Elliott Rd #100, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 919.375.0600
A newer and pricier option for classic Italian eats in an exquisite dining room. Brought to you by the Giorgio’s Restaurant Group.
🏬 The Pig, Chapel Hill (NC Barbeque)
🚗 630 Weaver Dairy Rd #101, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
☎ 919.942.1133
An old-school NC barbeque spot in more modern settings. Great pork barbeque along with Southern sides and hushpuppies.
🏬 Pizzeria Mercato, Carrboro (Italian, Pizza)
🚗 408 W Weaver St, Carrboro, NC 27510
☎ 919.967.2277
A hip Italian eatery serving up classic thin-crust pizza and small plates. Don’t miss their arancini, great for couples and smaller parties.
