We’re thrilled to announce that both Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar and La Terrazza have been recognized in Raleigh Magazine’s 2025 Best Restaurants list! This marks Mulino’s third consecutive year on the list and La Terrazza’s follow-up recognition, building on last year’s honor as Best New Restaurant.
This year’s issue is extra special as Raleigh Magazine celebrates its 10-year anniversary. Since its inaugural issue, the magazine has set the standard for what’s hot, hip, and happening in the hospitality world—sharing must-read, snackable content on bites, beverages, openings, chef previews, and the city’s top dining destinations.
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
Mulino continues to win hearts with its authentic Italian cuisine and inviting atmosphere. Raleigh Magazine praises the restaurant:
“Mulino doesn’t just serve dinner—it seduces. Draped in string lights and kissed by the glow of the pool, the lush patio pulses with dolce vita energy, equal parts glamour and comfort—where every night feels like a well-staged scene dropped straight out of Tuscany. Whether you’re grazing on burrata over a bottle or tantalizing your taste buds with housemade pastas, stone-baked pies and red wine-braised lamb with risotto, restaurateur Samad Hachby spins tradition with intention—every dish dialed in, every bite transporting. It’s the kind of place where spritzes stretch into hours, dessert might be a second cocktail (get the After Midnight), and the only thing sharper than the service is the blade you break bread with. Locals know: This is Raleigh romance, bottled and poured.”
Editor’s Pick: Gnocchi Tartufo
Handmade potato dumplings, Umbrian black truffle, and Parmigiano crema—rich, indulgent, and a must-try for every Italian cuisine lover.
La Terrazza
Perched atop The Dillon, La Terrazza continues to impress diners with breathtaking rooftop views and Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Raleigh Magazine raves:
“To dine atop The Dillon is to momentarily forget where you are—until Raleigh’s skyline reminds you you’re witnessing the city’s culinary altitude shift in real time. Part transportive rooftop reverie, part glass-walled shrine to worldly flavor, Samad Hachby’s sky-high stunner channels the polish of a downtown NYC hot spot without losing its Southern soul or Mediterranean flair. High style without the high price tag, it’s the kind of place where diners slip into golden hour and stay for the seductive glow of wood-fired pizzas, charred octopus, pillowy pasta and that cult-favorite roasted cauliflower you’ll low-key crave for days. Executive chef Jean Paul Fontaine brings worldly, unpretentious excellence to every plate—and while the views may first steal your breath, it’s the food (and that pitch-perfect service) that will leave you floating. Elevated, literally and otherwise.”
Editor’s Pick: Tuna Tartare
Avocado and yuzu—fresh, flavorful, and the perfect starter to complement the skyline dining experience.
Thank You, Raleigh!
We’re beyond grateful to Raleigh Magazine for this incredible recognition, and most importantly, to our guests. Your support allows Umbria Hospitality Group to bring authentic Italian and Mediterranean-inspired dining experiences to Raleigh, with exceptional flavors, memorable moments, and unforgettable settings.