Mothers & Sons

Q: Does Mothers & Sons offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

Mothers & Sons offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 294-8247.

Q: How is Mothers & Sons restaurant rated?

Mothers & Sons is rated 4.5 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

Q: Does Mothers & Sons offer gift cards?

Mothers & Sons does offer gift cards which you can purchase here .

Q: Is Mothers & Sons currently accepting bookings?

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

4.5

188 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

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2 people

29 Apr 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

Our lunch and dinner menus differ greatly. Please see the menu link below to see an example of our offerings.

Partners Matt Kelly and Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis are proud to offer Mothers & Sons, a trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility. DeCarolis introduces the first restaurant in the South to focus on fatta a mano —handmade pasta.
Mothers and Sons offers antipasti dishes such seasonal bruschettas or smoked octopus. Choose from primi dishes like the bucatini al amatriciana, squid ink tonnarelli or rigatoni alla norma and secondi dishes like the bistecca alla floretina and eggplant parmigiana. Dishes are made with seasonal ingredients so menus may change depending on when you visit. An extensive Italian wine list, dozens of amari as well as an imaginative cocktail list with an italian flair assures there will be a drink that will complement your meal perfectly.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat 09:00–14:30 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(919) 294-8247
Website
http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Josh DeCarolis
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Area
Durham
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Graduation Weekend & Mother's Day!
USD 80.00 per person
9 May 2025 - 11 May 2025
Celebrate Graduation and Mother's Day with Mother's & Son's! We will be offering a specially curated three-course fixed menu, created by Chef Josh Decarolis. Enhance your meal with our optional wine pairings, expertly selected to complement each course. Please note that our usual a la carte menu will not be available during this weekend. The menu will be released by mid April, and we will be able to accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs.

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What 188 people are saying

Mothers & Sons reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Durham
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Mothers & Sons delights with its "authentic Italian trattoria experience." Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, including standout handmade pasta and exquisite desserts like tiramisu. The "outstanding" service and cozy atmosphere enhance the dining experience, making it a favorite spot for celebrations. Seasonal specials and a notable wine list add to its allure.

188 Reviews

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Ingrid
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a lovely dinging. The staff were so nice and made our anniversary dinner very special. The food was also amazing!
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Meghan VIP
Raleigh7 reviews
1.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Had my first experience a week ago. Found hair in food and pasta was undercooked. Decided to give it try one more time bring friends visiting Durham for the first time. Received the most horrific service - our server Silvin was incredibly rude - asked her about what would be great to share. She replied "Well, if you would just be quiet and listen, I could get you that." She only came back once, didn't refresh drinks, didn't acknowledge us nor say "thank you" when our bill was paid. Our dinner orders were all mixed up, subpar, undercooked pasta and overseasoned. Two poor dining experiences with subpar food (one with hair) and the most rude server - Mother & Sons is overrated. Will not be dining there again. Lots of other great places to eat in Durham with incredible service.
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Amanda
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They charged for refills of their fountain sodas, we thought that was ridiculous. Manager just stood in the back, didn’t greet or check any customers and there were only 3 other couples dining. Food was mediocre. The potatoes that came with my husbands meal were cold. Tomato sauce in the appetizer was biter. We will not be returning.
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Zachary
Raleigh2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always. Intelligent and detail-oriented staff that really know the menu, excellent support staff, amazing wine selection. Its a must-visit in Durham. Don’t ignore the vermouth options at dessert.
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Chuck VIP
Raleigh4 reviews
3.0
Dined on 21 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Artichoke salad and chicken were good, but the eggplant Parmesan did not taste fresh, and was disappointing. We will not be back.
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Sheila
Washington DC1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was outstanding! Lasagna was the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve been to Italy at least 10 times! Cacio Pepe was perfect! Can’t say enough about the food. Definitely a ten out of ten!
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Tyler
Raleigh12 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service. Our server took great care and the time to explain some menu items. I appreciated the information and suggestions!
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Miriam
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful restaurant with a great atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious. Very attentive serving staff. Definitely going again!
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Danielle
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing as always. I crave the Burrata with pesto, the ciabatta, focaccia, whipped ricotta, tagliatelle ragu, alllllll the desserts and honestly everything else, I can’t name everything. And they have great cocktails, ciders and they have such great service. It’s always a treat. <3
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Eric
Raleigh5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was top notch! Great place to eat dinner before a show at DPAC
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FAQs

Mothers & Sons offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 294-8247.

Mothers & Sons is rated 4.5 stars by 188 OpenTable diners.

Mothers & Sons does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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