Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for the best value restaurants in Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Littlest Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (17)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Tucked inside Little Native Coffee Co., the "Littlest Tea Room" is Raleigh's first SpeakTEAsy and offers a cozy speakeasy-style retreat with a "dark academia" vibe. Dress to impress or come as you are—either way, you’ll love the ambiance and charm. Our space is perfect for intimate gatherings or a casual, but unique afternoon escape. Reserve your spot today!

Private bookings available! ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
PARTIES OF MORE THAN (4) PEOPLE - Please email LittlestTeaRoom@gmail.com as parties of 4+take up multiple tables and need to be manually added. PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE COFFEE SHOP. Our baristas cannot add reservations.

Top review

Sally

Dined on 8 May 2025

Our experience at The Littlest Tearoom was nothing short of magical! My 20 year old daughter and I both loved the tea, the food and the ambiance. Ashley was a gracious and kind hostess. In a world of disconnection, stress and unbelievable politics, finding a gem like this to escape to for an hour and a half is priceless.

Caffe Luna

4.8

4.8 (2595)

$30 and under

Italian

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over two decades.

Top review

George

Dined 4 days ago

It was outstanding! We would highly recommend. The food and service amazing!

Napoli Pizzeria & Gelateria

4.9

4.9 (129)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Carrboro

About the restaurant

Offering small plates, True wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, housemade gelato, local beer on draft, wine & cocktails in downtown Carrboro!

Top review

Nathan

Dined 4 days ago

Awesome experience and I hope to be back when I’m in the area!

On The Square

4.8

4.8 (1297)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Tarboro

About the restaurant

Due to limited seating, we are only accepting in-house reservations. Please call the restaurant directly for a reservation.

Located in Historic Downtown Tarboro, one of the oldest towns in North Carolina, On the Square Restaurant offers seasonal, sustainable ingredients that are celebrated throughout the ever-changing menu. Open for dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and for lunch on Monday through Friday, we are as proud of our food and comfortable atmosphere as we are of our eclectic and value-driven wine list.

Top review

Molly

Dined 6 days ago

Never fails to impress us, or our food/wine/beer connoisseur guests with us last night. Whether living 5 miles or 50 miles away (like us) , a gem you won't regret. Amberjack was sublime, with the perfectly matched New Zealand Ponga wine. Appetizers of Calamari, roasted romaine blew us away, as well as carrot cake. We are there a few times a year, have never not raved over their other many choices

Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi

5.0

5 (978)

$30 and under

Thai

Holly Springs

About the restaurant

Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi, named after the Thai word “osha” meaning, tasty or good, is more than just providing you, the guest, with good food. We are striving each day to deliver an atmosphere that is not only welcoming, but one that you will be happy to share with your friends and family. A consistent experience of authentic Thai food and sushi that will wake your taste buds up and have you asking for more.

For Take Out ordering online, please visit oshathaikitchennc.com

Please note that if you party does not arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time, we may need to release your table and place your back on the waitlist (if exists) or offer the table to other customers. We will provide you with the current wait time so that you can make an informed decision. If you think you may be running late, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

We may contact you about this reservation so please ensure your email and phone number are correct when setting.

Top review

Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Quality ingredients prepared to perfection! Recommended!

Bazil Indian Cuisine

4.9

4.9 (224)

$30 and under

Indian

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bazil Indian Cuisine, a truly unique dining experience in Raleigh, NC. Our restaurant is not just a place to enjoy delicious food; it’s an enchanting story waiting to be savored. At Bazil Indian Cuisine, we pride ourselves on pushing culinary boundaries and introducing new flavors to the vibrant Indian food community in Raleigh. Led by a passionate mother, our restaurant offers an extensive wine list that perfectly complements our fusion menu. Prepare to be captivated by our assortment of dishes, including delicacies like sea bass, lobster, and octopus offerings that you won’t find in other Indian restaurants. We believe in creating an unforgettable experience for our guests, where every bite is an adventure of flavors and textures.As a mother-owned establishment, we strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere where families and friends can come together to celebrate life’s moments.

Top review

WesVIP

Dined on 1 May 2025

Great first visit! Enjoyed the food very much, and had great service. Thank you! We'll be back and we'll tell others about it!

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4.9

4.9 (1668)

$30 and under

Italian

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cafe Tiramisu offers a menu full of authentic Northern Italian cuisine. The family-owned and operated restaurant is decorated sparingly and the dining room is a cozy, relaxing environment. Cafe Tiramisu has a full bar but specializes in wine with an extensive wine selection both by the glass and by the bottle.

Try the ravioli or the shrimp dip to start out your meal at Cafe Tiramisu. Choose from Italian classics like the lasagna or the marsala. The menu includes plenty of vegetarian and gluten-free options as well. Choose one of the restaurant's sides for your entree like the fried eggplant or the sauteed spinach.

Top review

Gary

Dined 4 days ago

Always a great experience at Cafe Tiramisu. Food and service are always the best.

Lime & Lemon Indian Grill & Bar - Durham

4.8

4.8 (217)

$30 and under

Indian

Durham

About the restaurant

Rated as the # 1 Indian Restaurant in Triangle, Lime & Lemon Indian Grill offers an immersive dining experience with exquisite dishes that will take you on a journey through India's many regions, traditions and festivals. We meticulously curate using only the best ingredients to create dishes that are authentic, unsurpassed, and timeless. All this in an ultra-modern setting to ensure your dining affair is nothing short of perfect.

Featured in the October 2019 edition of News & Observer and received a 4 out of 5 star rating. It has been consistently voted as one of the Top 10 Ethnic restaurants and has also been recognized as the Best Indian Restaurant in the Triangle for 2019, 2020 and 2021.

Top review

Bernadine

Dined 4 days ago

The food was amazing and the service was great. The menu was fully customizable and careful consideration was given to those with food allergies.

Carolina Brewery - Pittsboro

4.8

4.8 (122)

$30 and under

Southern

Chapel Hill

About the restaurant

Carolina Brewery is a brewpub located in Pittsboro, North Carolina that specializes in serving craft beers and American pub fare. The restaurant features a lively atmosphere with a full bar, patio and numerous televisions broadcasting sporting events. Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro serves lunch and dinner daily and offers a variety of menu items made using fresh, in season fruits and vegetables and locally raised beef. The restaurant offers an extensive menu of starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, typical pub fare and desserts. Featured entrées at Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro include chicken mac and cheese, down East BBQ plate, crab cakes, shrimp and grits and fish and chips.

Top review

DebbieVIP

Dined on 29 Apr 2025

Great food and service. Friendly server. My family loves the specials menu. Today we had the chicken soup and burger.

Gonza Tacos y Tequila - North Raleigh

4.9

4.9 (1448)

$30 and under

Mexican

Raleigh

About the restaurant

Come experience Raleigh's Colombo-Mexican Tacos y Tequila Joint!

Hand Crafted Latin Cocktails
Extensive List of Tequilas & Regional Spirits
Carefully Selected List of Latin Wines & Latin Beers

Voted Best Latin Restaurant in the Triangle by Wake County Living Magazine!

Won the Indy Award for Best Mexican / Latin American in the Triangle!

Top review

David

Dined on 9 May 2025

Excellent food and attentive service in a funky atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

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