Encore Ristorante

4.8

80 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Now Accepting Reservations For July 9th and beyond,
The crew from Northside Bistro are now going to provide some amazing Italian cuisine, Top notch Steaks, and delightful seafood. Expect to see some of the great cooks and friendly staff you expect at Northside along with some great new team members we are excited to introduce to the area.
Chef John and his team are excited to bring you some takes on classic Italian cuisine along with some expected twists and turns to keep things current and we will always hunt for the highest quality ingredients we can find. Service promises to be warm and inviting never taking our focus off the details that matter while still keeping it fun and light hearted.
The decor here at Encore is a polished but comfy, the environment will create great energy and a sense of community but still provide some romantic corners for a Romantic evening with loved ones.
Carol and John are so excited to bring their second offering to the North Raleigh area!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(919) 435-0063
Website
http://Encoreraleigh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
John Scarangella

Location
TBD, Raleigh, NC 27614
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Italian
Raleigh
Best Service
Raleigh
Best Ambiance
Raleigh
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Encore Ristorante offers an "amazing dining experience" with a "fantastic menu" and "impeccable service." Guests rave about the creative Italian dishes, attentive staff, and elegant atmosphere. Highlights include the gnudi, chicken marsala, and espresso cheesecake. It's a "wonderful addition" to the area with a "top-notch" ambiance and "outstanding" cocktails.

80 Reviews

M
Megan
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Our server was amazing!! He made the whole meal experience complete.
Is this helpful?
L
Leslie
Raleigh
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First visit, based on recommendations from friends, and we will be back. Excellent!
Is this helpful?
C
Carol
Raleigh
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recommend adding Encore to your list of must-visit restaurants. The food and service were outstanding. Michael, our waiter, was exceptional; he was attentive, insightful, and ensured a pleasant dining experience. The Photo+Gin+Nic (I may have misspelled their interpretation) cocktail, made with Tito's, was very refreshing—I was tempted to have a second but settled for one. The roasted oysters and calamari appetizers were both generous in portion and delicious. For the main course, the Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavolo offered a beautifully subtle spicy kick, and the surf and turf were both well-prepared and tasty. We'll definitely return.
Is this helpful?
D
Dan
Raleigh
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time eating at Encore, although we had been to their other property Northside Bistro many times. The food was outstanding, everything from the oysters appetizer to the fresh bread, to the tasty entrées. And the chess pie for dessert was delicious. Our server was fantastic and chef John came out to see us a number of times to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Really outstanding service and food, and nice environment for a great date night or special occasion.
Is this helpful?
J
John
Raleigh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Encore is simple the best food offered in Wake Forest area…..bar none. It is head and shoulders above the restaurant it replaced, Bruno’s.
Is this helpful?
M
Michelle
New York City
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate at the bar and the bartender Will was so friendly and attentive. There were four of us and mostly we really liked our meals. A little overseasoned for me for the entree. Desserts were delicious as well. Would try it again and order something a little plainer
Is this helpful?
J
Jeff
Philadelphia
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting from the Philadelphia area, which has many of the best eating establishments on the east coast. Encore Ristorante fare goes way above any in Philly. Chef Josh knows how to season and cook to perfection. The tuna had a perfectly seared exterior while still retaining the steak like texture of a wonderful filet mignon in the middle. The Italian dishes were not simply pastas and sauce. Each had a unique spin of goodness! Loved my grandma but no way could she match “Grandmas Sunday Gravy”.Portions are ample, Drinks are unique. Our server Sam, she was warm and welcoming. Wish we lived here so we could become regulars.
Is this helpful?
D
Donna
Greensboro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a table of four and each ordered a different meal and then we sampled. Everyone agreed EVERY dish was excellent. So pleased to see that the pasta was cooked al dente which often doesn’t occur in Italian restaurants here. Michael, our waiter, was very helpful in describing particulars of a few dishes we had questions about. The ambiance was perfect. You can talk without being drowned out by load music. Overall a wonderful evening.
Is this helpful?
M
Mark
Raleigh
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
encore is a worthy replacement for bruno's - service (shoutout to michael ;~) and food were excellent - please be aware that while some menu items posted online are not necessarily available (they should keep menu updated), there were actually a lot more menu items than appear online
Is this helpful?
S
Sam and Mary
Raleigh
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best gnocchi since Italy! Wonderful food and excellent service!
Is this helpful?

FAQs

Encore Ristorante is rated 4.8 stars by 80 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

TBD, Raleigh, NC 27614

Additional information

Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Steak, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Scarangella
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://Encoreraleigh.com/
Phone number
(919) 435-0063

Encore Ristorante

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

What 80 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Encore Ristorante restaurant rated?

Is Encore Ristorante currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information