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Mandolin, Raleigh, NC

Mandolin

4.5
4.5
2806 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Mandolin is a breath of fresh air to the Raleigh dining scene, combining a casual atmosphere with fresh, contemporary, Southern fare. Mandolin uses the highest quality local ingredients to create seasonal menus that resonate with foodies and casual diners, alike. We share our food in a relaxed, cozy atmosphere that replaces the stuffiness of fine-dining with Southern charm. The menu and ambiance reflect the character of Raleigh itself- a blend of rustic and refined, contemporary and traditional, rural and metropolitan. Mandolin, like the City of Oaks, is Southern at its roots, but draws influences from around the world. We love our new home in Hayes Barton, just a stone's throw from Five Points, on the corner of Oberlin and Fairview.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 322-0365
  • Website
    http://www.mandolinraleigh.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Fowler
  • Private party facilities
    Mandolin is located in the charming Hayes Barton neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. Featuring a soulful, modern farmhouse aesthetic and celebrated contemporary southern cuisine, Mandolin is the perfect backdrop for any gathering.
  • Private party contact
    Events Coordinator: (984) 212-0311
  • Location
    2519 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross Street
    Oberlin
  • Parking details
    We have street parking in front of the restaurant on Fairview Rd. We also have use of the parking lot behind State Farm and Hungry Howie with its entrance on Oberlin Rd. We also offer parking at the offices, located on the opposite side of the Oberlin-Fariview intersection from the Mandolin. Valet Service available Friday & Saturday nights.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,806 people are saying

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Mandolin delights with "excellent service" and "outstanding food," offering a fresh, farm-to-table experience. Guests enjoy a refined, upscale ambiance with creative dishes and attentive staff, making it a "special occasion" favorite. Despite occasional noise and pricing concerns, its charm and quality keep patrons returning for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

2,806 Reviews

  1. Eric

    Tallahassee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice ambience. We were there early so few customers. Waitress seemed new but adequate. Starters - pumpkin soup - 5/5 delicious. Salad with beets - 4/5 - nice variety of elements. Mains - sea bass $44 w/cauliflower. 4/5 Second main steak frite - lacked taste 3/5 didn't finish Overall a nice restaurant but for prices charged you expect to be wowed by everything. Certainly, a safe choice, but I would choose elsewhere , pay less, with the same result. It's probably just me, but I don't get the expensive restaurants, you pay a lot more and YES, some part of the meal is above standard, but usually 1/2 of it is ordinary. For me, I would just as soon as eat at an average restaurant and pay 1/2 the price. Sorry. This is why I would not be back here unless I was seeking the ambience for a special event.

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  2. CJ

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter was a bit sloppy. Food was good. Grits were great!

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  3. Sarah

    Greensboro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very prompt, servers were kind and the food was delicious!

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  4. keith

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food and great service. Mandolin was a delight!

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  5. Lauryn

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our meal so much from the cornbread to our salad and soup to the vegetable yakitori (don't laugh - it was amazing). Highly recommend the pumpkin brulee and we appreciated our server's knowledge too. She was great bc she was watchful and attentive in the nicest way so we never felt rushed.

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  6. Jill

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service are incredible. Wonderful neighbor place that I love!

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  7. Janet

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch…quality ingredients and well prepared.

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  8. Rick

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Way too noisy! Love and have always loved your restaurant. But this was just the quieter side of an airshow! Crazy loud for an anniversary!

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  9. Anjali

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our second time going here. It’s one of our favorite places that we will stop by everyone in a while. Sadly, the duck was no longer on the menu, which was a disappointment, but most definitely the lamb and ketchup. The day were amazing. Will be coming back next year for sure can’t wait to see what’s on the menu then.. server seem to be training somebody else but was able to refill our water and was very nice.

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  10. Mike

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been to Mandolin a number of times. Very quaint and great atmosphere!

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FAQs

Mandolin offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 322-0365.

Mandolin is rated 4.5 stars by 2806 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 27 times today

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Google Map for Mandolin

2519 Fairview Rd, Raleigh, NC 27608

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Oberlin
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have street parking in front of the restaurant on Fairview Rd. We also have use of the parking lot behind State Farm and Hungry Howie with its entrance on Oberlin Rd. We also offer parking at the offices, located on the opposite side of the Oberlin-Fariview intersection from the Mandolin. Valet Service available Friday & Saturday nights.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Sean Fowler
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.mandolinraleigh.com/
  • Phone number
    (919) 322-0365
  • Private party facilities
    Mandolin is located in the charming Hayes Barton neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. Featuring a soulful, modern farmhouse aesthetic and celebrated contemporary southern cuisine, Mandolin is the perfect backdrop for any gathering.
  • Private party contact
    Events Coordinator: (984) 212-0311

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