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Restaurants in Durham

9 restaurants in Durham recognised by Forbes Travel Guide, Michelin and Wine Spectator. The ones most guides agree on come first.

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  1. Fairview Dining Room

    2 guides · 3001 Cameron Boulevard, Durham, North Carolina 27705

    Fairview Dining Room in Durham, NC serves Southern American dishes at the Washington Duke Inn, with Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026) recognition.

  2. Azitra

    1 guide · 8411 Brier Creek Parkway, Raleigh, North Carolina

    Azitra brings refined Indian cuisine to Raleigh's Brier Creek, recognized by Wine Spectator for its exceptional wine program.

  3. Cucciolo Osteria

    1 guide · 601 W. Main St., Durham, North Carolina

    Cousins Jimmy and Julian Kim bring modern Italian cuisine to Durham's West Main St, with a seasonal pasta-focused menu and a Wine Spectator award-winning cellar.

  4. Little Bull

    1 guide · 810 N. Mangum St., Durham, NC, 27701, USA

    Little Bull serves sincere, nostalgic comfort food in Durham’s Old Five Points. Chef Oscar Diaz’s pocho cuisine earned a Michelin Recommended award.

  5. Nanas

    1 guide · 2514 University Dr., Durham, NC, 27707, USA

    Since 1992, Nanas has been a Durham neighborhood staple. Reimagined by Chef Matt Kelly, the restaurant now serves seasonal contemporary dishes and craft cocktails in Rockwood.

  6. Nanasteak

    1 guide · 345 Blackwell St., Durham, North Carolina

    Award-winning steakhouse next to DPAC in Durham, NC. Hand-cut prime steaks, local North Carolina fare, and a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list.

  7. Nikos

    1 guide · 905 W. Main St., Unit 21B, Durham, NC, 27701, USA

    Nikos brings Greek philoxenia to Durham with a menu rooted in family heritage and a Michelin Guide 2025 recommendation.

  8. Parizade

    1 guide · 2200 W. Main St., Durham, North Carolina

    Parizade in Durham, NC serves Mediterranean fare with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. A flagship of the Giorgios Group, it’s a community staple since the 1990s.

  9. Seraphine

    1 guide · 324 Blackwell St., Ste. 4, Durham, NC, 27701, USA

    Seraphine in Durham, NC, celebrates Louisiana heritage with modern takes on classic dishes, from gumbo to beignets. Michelin Recommended.