One Restaurant - Chapel Hill Reviews List

Dined on 5/17/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I happened to come upon this restaurant through one of the restaurant apps I use. I really enjoyed my meal from start to finish. I ordered the ribeye with bone marrow and Gorgonzola risotto. I cleaned my plate~ Presentation was nice. The staff was attentive to some point. I enjoyed being able to see the chef prepare food in the kitchen.
I think the restaurant was a bit too quiet even with many patrons. Maybe needs some ambient music?"

Dined on 5/17/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 2 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"[One] offered a special Mother's Day brunch the day of our visit. The food offering was buffet style and everything we tried was quite good. It included standard brunch fare like scrambled eggs, link sausage, smoked salmon, a wide assortment of desserts, salads, bakery goods, and so on. The surprise came at the end of the meal when we were presented with the bill. $165 for 3 meals. This included 1 glass of wine and 1 mimosa, but no other alcoholic beverages. Given the price of our bruch, I don't think we'll return for another meal."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 3 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Consistently disappointing

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have not been back to ONE for nearly a year because we found over several visits that the service staff were so poor they were able to ruin any dinner. We were there for a brunch buffet, so we thought the impact of service staff would be minimal. Not true. We waited for 20 minutes before anyone could be bothered to bring water, much less take orders for drinks. No one stopped by to say a word about the buffet layout. Beverage refills were slow, but plate pick-ups were attempted repeatedly while we were still eating the food. When the waitress finally left the bill, she did not come back to pick it up for 20 minutes because she was busy in the corner chatting with other staff. Food here is nothing special and the service is dreadful."

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 4 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Tiny Portions, Even for Fine Dining

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Expect to order a 3 course meal or go hungry. For my oyster stew, for example, the waiter put a single oyster in the bottom of my bowl and poured some cream on top. My rack of lamb was two very small chops--about 4 bites. The breast of duck was about 4-5 bites. That said, the food was good, and they happily served us even though we arrived at 9:30 pm on a Saturday night. THere were still plenty of wait staff around--nice people-- but they still couldn't seem to provide good service. They forgot to bring bread; they brought my husband lamb when he ordered pork, they served my soup with no spoon and I had to wait 10 minutes for a waiter to notice that I needed something. WE paid for still water and they poured tap water when they refilled."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list

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Review 5 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"This place was way overpriced for Sunday brunch, it was 30 dollars per person for a little amount of food, our bill total was almost 200 dollars for some sausages, eggs and some pastries. My kids told me we should have went to Golden Corral or Buku. The 20% gratuity was added to our bill even though there's only 5 people in our party, and it was a buffet!!! It should be 10% gratuity or customers discretion. It was a bad choice place to eat for a special occasion like today for Mother's Day. I would never recommend this place to a friend and I would definitely would not going back to this place ever again!!!!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

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Review 6 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

1st experience at One

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My wife brought me here for my birthday. Has a modern look with an open view of the food prep area. First impression was, "this looks cool", but then was confused by 5 or 6 staff members looking at us when we entered. Anyways, went to our table. We were welcomed and greeted. Menu presented in a trifold, plain, black and white. Wine list presented on an ipad, which was left on the table. Not sure what I was to do with it. Thought about checking my email. She ordered a mojito with a surgar rim, and I ordered a glass of cab. Wait staff presented drinks, bread with oil and balsamic, as well as an gaspacho taster. Not a big fan of cold soup, but i drank mine and my wife's. We shared a reconstructed pear salad - very good........"

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: special occasion

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Review 7 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/08/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Terrific New York style of cuisine! The open kitchen added to the ambiance of the hard table and floor ambiance. Our female head server did a terrific job on presenting wine and cocktails to compliment all of our meals. The bisque, pork chop, scallops, soufflé,mousse, and lemon thyme sorbet were particularly memorable. Will be back next time on town."

Dined on 5/08/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot

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Review 8 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Unbelievably good!

Dined on 5/08/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"What a delicious evening from beginning to end! A perfectly designed, well thought out menu - an excellent tasting experience, even the prelude treat was exquisite - this is DC, LA caliber dining in the heart of chapel hill - SO impressed! The servers were friendly and knowledgeable, the wine list extensive, and the food was the best I've had in NC. Don't miss the foie gras appetizer or the chocolate ginger souffle! This was definitely a treat, and I recommend it for any special event or date night!"

Dined on 5/08/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion

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Review 9 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dined on 5/07/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Creative menu, well-prepared food, edgy atmosphere, great service."

Dined on 5/07/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 10 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Exccellent!

Dined on 5/04/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had a wonderful experience at One. Service was exceptional and the food was outstanding! Would definitely come back."

Dined on 5/04/2013

Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 11 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Disappointed in my food (bucatini)

Dined on 04/27/2013

Dined on 04/27/2013

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Disappointed in my food (bucatini) Others said not enough dressing on the salad. Server was untrained."

Dined on 04/27/2013

2010

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Review 12 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

An exceptional blending of

Dined on 04/26/2013

2008

Dined on 04/26/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"An exceptional blending of flavors in both the duck and the rack of lamb!"

Dined on 04/26/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

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Review 13 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A Hidden ahem

Dined on 04/23/2013

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I love this restaurant. In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in the Triangle. The service is very professional and attentive. The food is prepared to perfection. The food quality is unsurpassed and the presentation is very attractive! I would recommend this restaurant to any food afficionado."

Dined on 04/23/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

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Review 14 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

We were very surprised by

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2013

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were very surprised by how mediocre the food was."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2013

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Review 15 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Very limited menu..would not

Dined on 04/20/2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Very limited menu..would not return."

Dined on 04/20/2013

2013

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Review 16 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Never disappoints in Chapel Hill.

Dined on 04/13/2013

Dined on 04/13/2013

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One-derfull! I like the way the wait-staff describes each dish. Terrific presentation."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2006

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 17 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed the dinner very much

Dined on 04/12/2013

Dined on 04/12/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Enjoyed the dinner very much --- our flight was delayed so they were able to accommodate our delay and since it was later, the dining room was not full and we had great service...Food was delicious!"

Dined on 04/12/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 18 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was not only well

Dined on 04/13/2013

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was not only well prepared, it was artistically presented. Strangely, the power went out three times but was restored in short order and did not detract from the evening."

Dined on 04/13/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Review 19 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The quality and originality

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The quality and originality of the Easter brunch was very good. They offered a managable amount of variety and for the selection and taste it was well priced. The open kitchen design of the restautant saved them since the buffet was not ready for about 40 minutes after they opened. Watching the prep helped pass the time while the very friendly and helpful waitstaff provided drinks."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 20 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Interesting, delicious food.

Dined on 04/04/2013

Dined on 04/04/2013

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Interesting, delicious food. Sometimes however, the presentation got in the way of the ability to eat the food comfortably. Desserts were a highlight -inventive, delicate, and tasty."

Dined on 04/04/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 21 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

My brother, adult daughter

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"My brother, adult daughter and I went for our first time on Easter. The brunch was fantastic! We all felt like we had really struck gold. The food was just the right amount of different and special, everyone was gracious and helpful. I have to give a special endorsement to the pastry chef - wow really good sweets! The entire experience was elegant and delicious. Go! Enjoy!"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 22 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Easter Sunday Brunch at One

Dined on 03/31/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Easter Sunday Brunch at One Restaurant was excellent. Delicious frittata, Brioche with a poached egg in the center and sage cream sauce, smoked salmon, roast beef hash with a nice bite, even the sausage links were especially good. The service was also excellent and the restaurant is beautiful. The only complaint for us was the $9.50 for each mimosa."

Dined on 03/31/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 23 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

very good food but poor service

Dined on 03/31/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"very good food but poor service"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2006

Special Features: notable wine list

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Review 24 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

What a brunch!

Dined on 03/31/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Had an outstanding Easter brunch at One -- Tracy, our server, provided exceptional service that was a complement to the outstanding buffet. Anyone who serves Neuske's bacon gets a gold star from me!"

Dined on 03/31/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Review 25 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One continues to be one of

Dined on 03/30/2013

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One continues to be one of my top picks. The food is interesting,very good and well presented. The service is very special - they have a system that works well. We were made to feel as if we were the only customers in the restaurant - when most tables were filled."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 26 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our party of eight was treated

Dined on 03/22/2013

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our party of eight was treated to excellent service and wonderfully prepared food."

Dined on 03/22/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Review 27 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Always great creative menu.

Dined on 03/15/2013

Dined on 03/15/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always great creative menu. Presentation second to none!!"

Dined on 03/15/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

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Review 28 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Never disappointed at One.

Dined on 03/16/2013

Dined on 03/16/2013

2006

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Never disappointed at One. Delicious food, well prepared and artfully presented. Great wine list and service is well above average."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 29 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been to One 5 times

Dined on 03/16/2013

2011

Dined on 03/16/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have been to One 5 times and have found it to be consistently outstanding. We feel as if we are dining in France in 1 star Michelin restaurant. We are foodies and could not be more pleased."

Dined on 03/16/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 30 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

SERVICE PLEASE!

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The menu and the food were spectacular, as good as it gets in this area. On the other hand, the service could not have been worse. It was confused, disjointed and without a clue. We had an event we were attending and told our first of multiple wait staff that we had about 1:45 hours to eat. We finally received our main courses 1:35 hours after our arrival. Got off to a bad start when three different people asked us what type of water we would like. Only the third apparently heard us simce she finally brought water some 20 minutes after the first asked. Cocktail order was taken about 10 minutes later and drinks were served some 45 minutes after we arrived. As much as we always enjoy the food, we will not be returning anytime soon"

Dined on 03/09/2013

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 31 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Consistently great food

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was simply outstanding. The pacing of the meal was perfect. Great evening as usual. Really like watching the kitchen."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

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Review 32 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Find on Open Table

Dined on 03/09/2013

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Wow, just needed some place to grab lunch and came across this place on Open Table.
We had an amazing lunch, we look forward to returning for dinner.
Food was very good and I loved the concept of their open kitchen.
I didn't look at the wine menu, but they did have nice storage for wines, so I assume
They had a nice wine selection.
We look forward to our next dining experience."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 33 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Everything was basically very

Dined on 03/02/2013

Dined on 03/02/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything was basically very good except we found the lighting a bit overwhelmingly bright. The food and the presentation were first-rate. The amuse bouche and complimentary chocolates were quite impressive extras."

Dined on 03/02/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 34 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

On par with NY restuarants

Dined on 03/01/2013

2008

Dined on 03/01/2013

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Exceptional menu with balanced unique dishes. Food is as delicious for the eye as it is for the palate. Beautiful plating and mix of flavors in the beef short ribs and the quail small plate.
The main reason to come is not just the food, but for one of the best priced wine lists I've ever seen. I think they only have a 10% mark up on most of their bottles (maybe less on some). Their wines range from popular to limited production. You really can't go wrong here. Probably the best bang for your buck in the area."

Dined on 03/01/2013

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

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Review 35 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One-derful Meal!

Dined on 02/27/2013

2004

Dined on 02/27/2013

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"This was one of the nicest places I've eaten in Chapel Hill. The food is delicious, inventive, and beautifully presented; the service is polished and warm. It's also not noisy. Can't wait to go back!"

Dined on 02/27/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 36 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Modern but comfortable food

Dined on 02/19/2013

2004

Dined on 02/19/2013

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Spectacular food. Just enough on the edge of modern cuisine to be exciting and interesting without being so over the top that it scares the food unadventurous away. Perfect balance. I can't say enough about the desserts - you just have to try one no matter how full you are."

Dined on 02/19/2013

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic

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Review 37 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Great food, poor service

Dined on 02/23/2013

Dined on 02/23/2013

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The website displayed a very interesting looking menu, so we were excited about our night out with friends. I was also impressed when I got a call in advance asking where I wanted to sit-wine room or main dining hall. I started to wonder when we arrived and I found out quieter wine room is not actually a wine room, but the bar. Things went downhill from there. We waited over 10 minutes for our drinks order to be taken, and then a very long time for our drinks to actually arrive. It was the trend of the night. I could tell they wanted to go for leisurely, but it went beyond leisurely to way too slow. What was worse, we mentioned (politely) quite a few times that service was lagging, and there was no apology or correction to the too slow pace"

Dined on 02/23/2013

2007

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Review 38 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

A bad night at ONE

Dined on 02/23/2013

Dined on 02/23/2013

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"There was a large party at the restaurant and this may have contributed to the bad service and inferior meal we received. The main problem was that we did not receive our main course for nearly an hour after ordering. Instead of telling us that some mistake had been made and apologizing for the delay, the waiter either ignored us entirely or told us that the food was on its way. When we received the main course, the lamb was extremely salty and had been overcooked. We have at other times had a good experience at this establishment."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2006

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Review 39 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Not for lunch. Too open

Dined on 02/23/2013

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Not for lunch. Too open and cold feeling. Well prepared food. I'll bet the place is jamming at night and the decor would lend itself better to night lighting."

Dined on 02/23/2013

2010

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Review 40 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing service

Dined on 02/22/2013

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I booked a table for a special occasion that was dear to me but the waiters got it completely wrong despite prior requests. The manager did not seem to be involved. Sorry, we did not have a good experience."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2013

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list

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Review 41 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and service but

Dined on 02/22/2013

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great food and service but background music was too loud."

Dined on 02/22/2013

2009

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Review 42 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

One Restaurant is a classy

Dined on 02/20/2013

Dined on 02/20/2013

2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One Restaurant is a classy and trendy restaurant with a variety of unique food choices. The wait staff is excellent. The chocolate ginger souffle is wonderful!"

Dined on 02/20/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Review 43 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was treating my girlfriend

Dined on 02/20/2013

Dined on 02/20/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I was treating my girlfriend to a birthday brunch, and wanted to find something special, with great food and ambiance. I searched for Chapel Hill restaurants and looked at your website, and knew this was the place I wanted to try. We were promptly greeted by the hostess and seated. Our waitress was attentive and nice. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. I have already recommended your restaurant to a neighbor, and she and I will be coming back soon. My friend and I enjoyed watching the chefs at work, and seeing all the fresh vegetables being prepared. We were delighted with everything, and the birthday lunch surprise was a great success. On a scale of one to ten, One Restaurant gets a ten!...Beverly"

Dined on 02/20/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch

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Review 44 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The flavors in each dish were

Dined on 02/16/2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The flavors in each dish were amazing!"

Dined on 02/16/2013

2009

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 45 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were with a group that

Dined on 02/16/2013

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We were with a group that intended lunch with a lot of conversation, so we didn't take advantage of the advertized opportunity to watch the chefs in action, though we could see that the setup invited intimacy with the kitchen. The restaurant was largely empty, but I don't think that reflects badly on ONE--it was an early lunch on a Saturday. So the one host and one waitress were very accommodating, helpful with the few unfamiliar items on the menu, and introduced us to a wine we'll try to find back at home. The salads and soups were inventive and excellent. If this restaurant were a lot less than 200 miles from our home, we'd go there again."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 46 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was outstanding.

Dined on 02/15/2013

Dined on 02/15/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was outstanding. Concept was excellent. I didn't care for paying 8-12 for a glass of wine that was ONLY 5 oz. I mentioned this to the waiter and he didn't seem to care. I had an earlier experience eating at the bar, and the service was horrible. The food was still outstanding, but would not eat at the bar again. Service was much better in the main dining room the second time I was there."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2013

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Review 47 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

One's the One

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One remains a Chapel Hill gem. The food is inventive, flavorful, and delicious, with an emphasis on local ingredients. The service is friendly, professional, and attentive. And the wine list has a nice range of varieties and prices. The setting is pleasant and quite modern and the lighting levels are good (becoming a rarity these days). Enthusiastically recommended."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion

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Review 48 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

We had been once before to

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We had been once before to One and had really enjoyed a meal in their bar, so chose to go back to the restaurant for Valentine's Day. We elected to go with their tasting menu, with wines paired with the dishes. We had to wait for really unacceptable amounts of time - 30 minutes on one occasion. The service was more about protocols than real human interaction. Overall a real disappointment."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 49 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food overshadowed by ambiance

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We greatly enjoyed our first visit at One. The food and service were excellent and more than once I thought "And this is in Chapel Hill!" The only negatives I have are related to the dining room lights and the choice of music playing (rather trendy and a bit too loud). While I enjoyed being able to read the menu without a struggle and didn't dislike the music in general, I thought both seemed out of sync with the rest of the dining experience. It's certainly not a reason to avoid One but offered as feedback for the owners that toning down both would have made our visit to One outstanding. That said, I think the lighting and music fits their wonderful bar area perfectly. I'm inclined to make my next visit there."

Dined on 02/14/2013

2003

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 50 for One Restaurant - Chapel Hill

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointing