Keeping up with the countless openings and closings across the Triangle's excellent food scene can be overwhelming.
With this guide, our goal is to help you find great places to eat.
Why it matters: Our vibrant culinary scene is one of our strongest assets, providing rich experiences for locals and garnering national attention as our chefs rack up prestigious awards.
How it works: We dined across the Triangle, consulted industry leaders and got feedback from hundreds of readers to bring you a ranking of the area's best restaurants.
🍽️ Here are our top five local restaurants:
Ajja — A colorful refuge in the heart of Raleigh, with a menu that dances across the cuisines of the Mediterranean and Near East.
Stanbury — A Raleigh neighborhood joint that moves to its own idiosyncratic drum beat, serving funky seasonal dishes and refreshing cocktails.
Littler — Sneak away to one of Durham's most intimate restaurants, where dinner is soundtracked by a turntable and the menu features seasonal meals heavy on local fish and vegetables.
M Sushi — The crown jewel of M Restaurants, one of the most creative groups in the area. The sushi is of the highest quality and each meal is an explosive adventure in taste.
Nanas — A rebirth or a remix of a Durham classic. Either way, chef Matt Kelly has created yet another go-to destination to add to his collection of restaurants.
