IL PALIO RESTAURANT Menu

4.5

(275+ Reviews)

$Italian, Fine dining, Northern Italian

The Siena "Continental"
- Coffee Or Tea And Juice With Freshly Cut Fruit And Your Choice Of Pastry
  $12.00
Healthy Start
- Fresh Fruit
  melon, pineapple, mixed berries
  $9.00
- Lemon Thyme Overnight Oats
  cinnamon, dried-cherries, NC wildflower honey
  $12.00
- Almond Butter Toast
  multigrain bread, bananas, hemp seeds, NC wildflower honey
  $11.00
- Old Fashioned Oatmeal
  warm vanilla cream, toasted almonds, dried fruit
  $10.00
- Greek Yogurt
  granola, NC wildflower honey, macerated fresh berries
  $10.00
- Acai Bowl
  coconut, granola, blueberry, sliced banana, honey, hemp seeds
  $14.00
- Avocado Bruschetta
  whole grain toast, extra virgin olive oil
  $12.00
Eggs
- Farmers Market Omelet
  tomatoes, red onion, peppers, mozzarella
  $14.00
- Egg White Omelet
  spinach, red onion, mushrooms, ricotta
  $14.00
- Frittata
  potato, tomatoes, arugula, goat cheese
  $15.00
- Two Eggs Any Style
  choice of bacon or breakfast sausage, yellow corn grits or potatoes, and your choice of breakfast bread
  $14.00
- Breakfast Sandwich
  scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, choice of bacon or sausage, grilled English muffin
  $14.00
House Specialties
- Buttermilk Pancakes
  fresh berries, maple syrup
  $14.00
- Belgian Waffles
  berry compote, maple syrup, whipped vanilla cream
  $14.00
- Smoked Salmon
  plain or everything bagel, tomatoes, red onion, capers, lemon, cream cheese
  $16.00
- Il Palio Eggs Benedict
  poached farm eggs, grilled English muffin, classic hollandaise
Sides
- Bacon
  $5.00
- Breakfast Sausage Patties
  $5.00
- Turkey Sausage Links
  $5.00
- Yellow Corn Grits
  $5.00
- Roasted Home Fry Potatoes
  $5.00
- Fruit
  $6.00
- One Egg
  $5.00
Breads
- Grilled English Muffin
  $4.50
- Croissant
  $4.50
- Muffin
  $4.50
- Biscuit
  $4.50
- Bagel
  plain or everything
  $4.50
Coffee
- Cup Of Coffee
  $3.50
- Cappuccino
  $5.50
- Espresso
  $4.00
- Latte
  $5.50
- Hot Chocolate
  $3.50
- Café Mocha
  $5.50
Beverages
- Milk
  whole, 2%, skim
  $3.50
- Chocolate Milk
  whole, 2%, skim
  $3.50
- Hot Tea
  $3.50
- Juice
  orange, grapefruit, cranberry, apple, tomato
  $3.50
- Fresh Squeezed Juice
  orange, grapefruit
  $8.00
Italian Classics
- Aperol Spritz
  Aperol, prosecco, splash of soda, orange
  $14.00
- Il Palio Negroni
  Campari, Bombay Sapphire, Antica Formula, orange bitters
  $14.00
- Limoncello Martini Chopin Vodka
  house-made Limoncello, fresh lemon juice
  $16.00
Il Palio Signatures
- Margherita Italiana
  Patron Silver Tequila, blood orange juice, lime, lemon with a salt & sugar rim
  $15.00
- Final Ward
  Elijah Craig bourbon, Luxardo cherry liqueur, Green Chartreuse, lemon juice, amareno cherry
  $17.00
- Queen Bee
  Empress 1908 Gin, house-made lemonade, local wildflower honey
  $15.00
- House Oak Barrel-Aged Negroni
  1,000 Piers Coastal Carolina Gin, Antica Formula, Campari
  $18.00
- Taracco Whiskey Smash
  Bulleit Rye whiskey, fresh blood orange juice, maple syrup, club soda
  $16.00
- Cynar Manhattan
  Bulleit bourbon, Cynar, Antica Formula, orange bitters
  $15.00
- Spritz Bianco
  Bordiga Bianco vermouth, Meyer lemon, club soda, prosecco
  $15.00
Sparkling Wine
- Da Faveri, Prosecco, Veneto, NV
  $12.00
- Avissi, Sparkling Rose, Veneto, NV
  $14.00
White Wine
- Castelnuovo Pinot Grigio, Veneto 2020
  $10.00
- Fontanassa, Ca A'dua Gavi, Piemonte, 2020
  $10.00
- Fossa Mala, Sauvignon, Fruili, 2017
  $12.00
- Peri "Regina Di Cipro" Chardonnay, Lombardy, 2018
  $12.00
- Garofoli "Supera" Verdicchio, Marche 2020
  $12.00
Rose
- Fontanavecchia Aglianico, Rosato, 2020
  $13.00
Red Wine
- Marramiero, Montepulciano, 2018
  $13.00
- Colterenzio, Pinot Nero 2020
  $13.00
- Villa La Pagliaia, Chianti Classico, Toscana, 2017
  $15.00
- Il Chiosso, Nebbiolo, 2015
  $15.00
- Podere Sapaio, "Pappolo," Super Tuscan, 2019
  $15.00
Beer
- Castles In The Air
  IPA, New Anthem
  $9.50
- Little Star
  Lager, New Anthem
  $9.50
- Peroni
  Italian Lager
  $6.00
- Heineken 0.0%
  $6.00
Digestif
- Pimms
  $9.00
- Romana Sambuca
  $10.00
- Amaretto Di Saronna
  $10.00
- Kahlua
  $10.00
- Fernet Branca
  $10.00
- Chambord
  $12.00
- Luxardo
  $12.50
- Grand Marnier
  $14.00
Porto
- Warre's Fine White Porto
  $11.00
- Warre's Fine Ruby Porto
  $11.00
- Quinta Infantado White Seco Porto
  $11.00
Grappa
- Grappa Di Barbera
  $12.00
Cognac
- Christian Brothers
  $10.00
- Courvoisier VS
  $11.00
- Hennessy VS
  $14.00
- Remy Martin VSOP
  $15.00
Bourbon Whiskey
- Maker's Mark
  $12.00
- TOPO Whiskey
  $12.00
- Knob Creek Rye
  $13.00
- Bulleit
  $14.00
- Basil Hayden's
  $15.00
- Woodford Reserve
  $15.00
- Baker's
  $16.00
- Bulleit Rye
  $16.00
- Eagle Rare
  $16.00
- Booker's
  $25.00
Blended Whiskey
- Jack Daniel's
  $10.55
- Crown Royal
  $11.00
- Toki
  $12.00
- Wild Turkey 81
  $14.00
- Nikka
  $22.00
Irish Whiskey
- Jameson
  $11.00
Scotch Whiskey
- Dewar's
  $10.00
- Johnny Walker Red
  $11.00
- Chivas 12
  $12.00
- Johnny Walker Black
  $14.00
- Glenmorangie 10
  $16.00
- Glenfidditch
  $17.00
- Laphroaig
  $17.00
- Talisker
  $20.00
- McCallan 12
  $22.00
- Oban
  $24.00
- Lagavulin
  $32.00
- Johnny Walker Blue
  $55.00
Dessert Wines
- Forna, Recioto Della Valpolicella, 1997
  200ml
  $200.00
Crudo e Stagionato
- Chilled Seasonal Oysters
  cucumber mignonette, lemon
  $21.00
- NC Pork Belly
  Lightly smoked, arugula pesto, pickled onion, Fennel, aged balsamic reduction
  $23.00
- Meat & Cheese For Two
  balsamic jam, pickled vegetables
  $34.00
- 500 Day Aged Prosciutto
  fruit mostarda, Grana Padana, micro basil
  $22.00
- Wood Grilled Bruschetta
  fig jam, robiola, fried onions
  $16.00
- Lardo Crostini
  Iberico pork fat, maldon salt
  $19.00
Antipasti
- Arugula Salad
  shaved Grana Padano, lemon, Villella olive oil
  $15.00
- Roasted Pumpkin Burrata Salad
  pomegranate vinaigrette, spiced pumpkin seeds, local mixed greens
  $19.00
- Calamari
  lightly floured, cherry peppers, garlic aioli, lemon
  $21.00
- Tuna Tartare
  preserved lemon, pepperoncini, Villella olive oil, blended roasted garlic, potato chips
  $21.00
- Squid Ink Risotto
  crispy calamari, mirco greens, Grana Padano
  $27.00
- Wood Grilled Octopus
  crushed Yukon gold potatoes, 'nduja, salsa verde, pickled red onions
  $24.00
- Sicilian Meatballs
  pork, beef, veal, Grana Padano, parsley, basil
  $21.00
Secondi
- Spinach Stuffed Artichoke Hearts
  arugula, cherry tomatoes, pickled cherry peppers, garlic butter, grilled lemon
  $32.00
- Seared Scallops
  marsala roasted garlic demi, marinated carrot, pancetta, sunflower sprouts
  $48.00
- Wood Grilled Fish
  whole branzino, oven roasted fennel, red onion, tomato salad
  $42.00
- Bourbon Smoked ½ Duck
  sweet potato bread pudding, local baby carrots, whiskey demi-glace
  $56.00
- Iberico Pork Pluma With Caramelized Mushroom
  beech, hon-shimeji, trumpet and maitake mushroom, roasted garlic, Marsala
  $65.00
- Grilled Lamb Chop Scottadito
  mountain ramp gremolata, smashed Yukon gold potatoes
  $54.00
- Grilled Painted Hills New York Strip
  12oz, tobacco onions, Chianti sauce, rosemary, Villella olive oil
  $56.00
- 42oz Fiorentina
  wood grilled porterhouse, black truffle butter, rare center with polenta or mashed potatoes
  $145.00
Contorni
- Anson Mills Polenta
  aged pecorino
  $10.00
- Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
  $11.00
- Brussels Sprouts
  $12.00
- Broccoli Rabe
  $12.00
Family Style Chef's Tasting Menu
- Without Wine Pairings
  Per Person
  $95.00
- With Wine Pairings
  Per Person
  $140.00
Dolci
- Bombaloni
  three apple fritters, nutella
  $13.00
- Sicilian Cannoli
  ricotta, chocolate chip, pistachio
  $14.00
- Tiramisu
  mascarpone cremoso, ladyfingers, decaf espresso
  $14.00
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
  roasted spiced pecans
  $15.00
- Almond Cake
  zabaglione, mixed berries
  $14.00
- Flourless Chocolate Torta
  robiola, amarena cherry sauce
  $14.00
- Affogato Sundae
  choice of gelato, espresso, caramel, shaved chocolate
  $14.00
- Sorbetti
  $7.00
- Gelati
  $7.00
- Biscotti Trio
  chocolate pistachio, almond, cherry pine nut
  $9.00
Coffee & Tea
- Regular Or Decaf Coffee
  $3.50
- Selection Of Hot Tea
  $3.50
- Espresso
  $4.00
- Cappuccino
  $5.50
Dessert Cocktails
- Il Palio Espresso Martini
  Espresso, Amaro Nonino, Tia Maria
  $16.00
- Nocciola Notte
  Brandy, Frangelico, Crème de Cassis
  $16.00
Dessert Wines
- Badia A Coltibuono Del Chianti Classico,Vin Santo
  $18.00
- Canta Storie, Lambrusco Amabile
  $15.00
- Arzimo, La Cappucina, Reciato Di Soave
  $17.00
- Cascina Barisel, Canelli, Moscato D'Asti
  $13.00
- Graham's, Six Grapes Port
  $15.00
- Sandeman,10 Year, Tawny Porto, Portugal
  $18.00
- Cockburn's, 20 Year, Tawny Porto, Portugal
  $19.00
Primi
- Market Green Salad
  soft herbs, Celebrity Dairy goat cheese, cucumber, hazelnut, radish, red wine vinaigrette
- Pear Salad
  arugula, radicchio, lemon honey vinaigrette, walnuts, shaved grana padano
- Pasta E Fagioli Soup
  crawfish, borlotti beans, prosciutto, sofrito, pomodoro
- Sweet Potato Risotto
  roasted pecans, gorgonzola, orange zest, grana padano
Secondi
- Butternut Squash Ravioli
  caramelized mushrooms, mushroom broth, sage, butter, fried shiitake
- Eggplant Accatastato
  Roma tomato, braised chickpea, basil pesto
- Seared Scallops
  marsala roasted garlic demi-glace, marinated carrot, pancetta, sunflower sprouts
- Roast Heritage Turkey Breast Roulade
  provolone & prosciutto cotto, pancetta corn muffin, rustic cranberries, gravy
- Roasted DemKota Prime Rib
  roasted garlic mashed potatoes, whipped horseradish cream
- Veal Milanese
  lemon, arugula, grana padano
Dessert
- Pumpkin Cheesecake
  pumpkin seeds, whipped cream
- Flourless Chocolate Torta
  robiola, amarena cherries
- Tiramisu
  mascarpone cremosa, ladyfingers, espresso
Sides
- Green Bean Casserole
- Mac & Cheese
- Collard Greens
- Brussels Sprouts
- Mashed Potatoes
- Stuffing