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Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC
Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC

Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh

3.4
3.4
720 reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Jimmy V’s Osteria & Bar is a unique and modern restaurant was created with Jimmy Valvano’s passion and commitment to excellence, and a percentage of the restaurant’s revenue is donated to the V Foundation. Jimmy Valvano’s love for food is the influence behind our menu creation featuring local and seasonal dishes with an emphasis on delicious Italian/American down to earth and traditional comfort foods using local farm grown ingredients and straightforward preparations. Also, our culinary team focuses on shareable small-plates, to encourage groups to socialize in a convivial atmosphere, which is warm and inviting for family gatherings, a night on the town or toasting drinks with friends.

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2 people
20:00
Booked 5 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Phone number
    (919) 256-1451
  • Website
    http://www.jimmyvsraleigh.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Roberson
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Erin Goodwin: (919) 256-1407
  • Location
    420 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Cross Street
    City Center
  • Parking Details
    Access valet parking from the roundabout at 421 S. Salisbury St. To access the restaurant go inside the Sheraton Hotel, take a left, go up the escalator, and Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar can be entered directly to your right.
  • Public Transit
    Raleigh's free R-Line stops just behind us at the Raleigh Convention Center at stop R-13 Cross over Salisbury, enter through the Sheraton, go left up the escalators and come straight ahead until you see Jimmy V's on the right!
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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What 720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.4
3.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.6Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.4Value

Noise • Moderate

720 Reviews

  1. Meredith

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Delicious Italian food. Must try the fried risotto balls! Easy walking distance to parking and local entertainment venues.

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  2. MajorSki

    Charlotte

    24 reviews

    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Very large dining space with high ceiling. Service was very good and food served fast. Good wine list.

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  3. AmyJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 August 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Restaurant was decorated nice. Service was good. The big issue was the food. Calamari and shrimp was over cooked and steak was tough. The best thing was the crab dip.

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  4. FrankH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Considering the late hour the waitress and staff were very accommodating. Pizza and drinks were perfect for an after concert meal.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed the visit to Jimmy V's, the food was excellent, the service was excellent and they were very accommodating to our requests.

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  6. DebeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great friendly staff - Trevor was an excellent server - very attentive. We especially loved the personal touch Chef James Prince gave to our dinner!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 July 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience5
    Our waitress was excellent but had way too many tables to serve. The bartender was extremely slow

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  8. Sienna

    Raleigh

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 14 June 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food was good, but not amazing and the service was lacking. It was my daughter's 21st birthday. We had made a reservation week ago. Our server was obviously tired even though it was 6:30 pm on a Wednesday night. We ordered dessert for our daughter and the server brought it and noted that no candles/matches could be found. She also said they would normally sing to her, but there were not enough people working. It was disappointing and we will not be going back.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 12 June 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Unfortunately, there weren’t many wait staff or seating, even though we had reservations. However, they worked diligently to help take care of us amidst those obstacles. When they ran out of gluten free pizza crust options, they expedited alternative menu choices to serve us. Tabitha was a wonderful, friendly waitress.

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  10. KristenM

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 June 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Came here for graduation celebration with family. Service was fine, however food was disappointing. Calamari was super rubber band alike. Chicken sandwich was incredibly dry, should have sent back all three. Clearly a location lack from consistent employees. Wish we had gone somewhere else for a special celebration.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 June 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    The service was not great. Food was ok. It sat under the light for a long time before anyone came to bring it to us.

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  12. MacM

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 28 May 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Didn't realize it was simply a bar with a small amount of food. My mistake.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience2
    This is not a brunch place. It’s a buffet in a Sheraton.

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  14. CrissyS

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 10 May 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Kind of disappointing honestly. Food was average at best. We sat on the patio and homeless people come up and bother you which probably makes me sound awful but it was uncomfortable. I won’t go back because of the food though. Nothing special at all.

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  15. Buck

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 9 May 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    The food was pretty good. The menu is very limited. The only issue there was that the entrée that the 2 of us were going to order was not available. I know, supply chain . . . The waitress was either MIA or she was in our faces trying to take the plates before we were done and take the check before I was sure of the cash I was leaving. This was my first visit since the pandemic. I probably won't go back anytime soon.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 May 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Pizza on Saturday was not able to be made. Our food was terrible. I ordered chicken Marsala. Potatoes were very cold, chicken was fried and cold. Not even room temperature…cold! My husband got ravioli and his was cold and the flavor was bad. Service was ok at first but once the meal was served, seemed like we were forgotten. I realize there were prom tables coming in, but honestly it still was not busy in there. I was very disappointed.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 20 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed both breakfast and lunch here both time’s delicious. Will be back

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    This is just not a good restaurant. I’m not sure what the hotel where it is located in pays the Valvano family for the rights to the name, but the family should be embarrass to be associated with this place.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Food was just ok. Basic bar food. Seems like I remember it being better years ago.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    I’m not sure how the quality of food could be so much lower than the reviews, but maybe it was a change in chef or new menu. Starting with the good. The place is large, tables are well spaced, and noise level allows for you to easily have conversations. Also, the bar drink was delicious. Sadly, I think there were only two other tables, likely because word has travelled on the food. We ordered two appetizers - the risotto balls were okay and the meatballs were not bad, but not good - coming from an a Italian family it tastes like they used too much sausage and not enough breadcrumbs. For the meals we ordered two pizzas the club sandwich and the steak sandwich. The steak sandwich was good - according to my 15 year old - the club was okay - the fries were the best part of the meal…and the two pizzas were inedible. Someone they burnt the edges without the bottom being able to cook - and the crust for both was so salty not even a 16 year old kid who eats EVERYTHING would eat more than one slice. As for service - the food was brought out fast - and our drinks were refilled but we had to get another waiter to grab our check after waiting for a bit. To give the benefit of the doubt - the menu on OpenTable is different than the one they have in store - so maybe they are trying new things…but if that’s the case they should definitely go back to the drawing board and get some consistency on the type of quality you can expect in Downtown Raleigh.

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  21. Steph

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 20 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and my coworkers were celebrating a birthday and we had a wonderful time. The food was great and the service was great.

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  22. Haroldg48

    Wilmington

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great selection of pub style food, with great portion sizes, including a large ribeye steak. Pizzas and sandwiches were terrific, and service was very good. Our server Trevor was top rate!

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  23. Synthya

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Meal at 1pm - ambiance great - garlic parmesan wings delicious!

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  24. Doverpro

    Minneapolis

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Petty basic menu, I thought there would be more pasta dishes. But the food was good, the service was very friendly and attentive. Cool place, good prices for the food and drink. I would definitely come back if I am in town.

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  25. ClaudeZD

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 11 February 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Just meh…food was just okay. Service was great.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The food and drinks were good. The waitress was lackadaisical.

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  27. MichaelW

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderfully relaxed dinner of delicious food, ice cold beverages, and superbly attentive service. Never been disappointed at Jimmy V’s and this time was no exception. A mainstay when dining in Downtown Raleigh!!

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 20 January 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service good. .shared we were going to NC Symphony and they honored our time frame!1

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  29. JanD

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We stopped during a road trip as the restaurant was next to our hotel. It was right after the New Year and so was very quiet. I expect the noise level would be higher during a regular business night. Service was attentive. Food came quickly. The meatballs were amazing!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 January 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious & server was very friendly. All staff were very nice & accommodating. Thank you!

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 December 2022

    overall3food2service2ambience1
    I am not quite sure what happened, but this place lost it's ambience, lighting, and generally feels like an eatery.

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  32. Anony

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2022

    overall2food3service3ambience2
    Very over priced for what it is. Caesar salad was 50% wilted lettuce. Came with a pile of lettuce, Parmesan and then two sauce sides of Caesar dressing. Not even made. Pizza was fine, just really over priced.

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  33. JB111

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Server was nice. Host made a rude comment to us when we arrived to celebrate an important night.

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  34. BarbaraB

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Stay away from the chicken marsala. It's a crusty piece of chicken with some chunky kind of mushroom mess. It is unattractive and not particularly tasty. The roasted chicken ravioli was the best meal of the 4 ordered. The other 2 were the pizza and ribeye, they were good but not great. Based on taste the price was high.

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  35. Rebelburch

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    My party of 5 were all disappointed with Jimmy V's. My chicken was borderline undercooked. I was scared to eat it. My husband's steak was undercooked as well. The pizza is mediocre at best. We waited 45 minutes for our food and the bar/restaurant wasn't busy at all. The table next to us was 4 guys who were loud and obnoxious so that was annoying. I realize that's no fault of the restaurant, but it can get quite loud. Our server was friendly and attentive, but other than that I can't find a reason to return.

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  36. RaquelD

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    I had good memories from this place from more than 8 years ago but I was very disappointed this time… food was cold and not well prepared. And not cheap. Service was horrible. Not professional at all.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner downtown at Jimmy Vs. food was great service was awesome. We will definitely be back!!!

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  38. JulietL

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2022

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    The Thanksgiving Day Brunch was cold and overpriced. The service and setting was great. The food just wasn't what I expected at all. The vegetables were cold and the rest of the food lukewarm.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thanksgiving menu was great , serving size just enough , the salad & Turkey were outstanding/ my waitstaff was beyond exceptional

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  40. Kwest

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    A hotel restaurant that’s doable if you’re too tired to go anywhere else.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

FAQs

Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 256-1451.

Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh is rated 3.4 stars by 720 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
20:00
Booked 5 times today

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Google Map for Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar - Downtown Raleigh

420 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    City Center
  • Area
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat 7:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Access valet parking from the roundabout at 421 S. Salisbury St. To access the restaurant go inside the Sheraton Hotel, take a left, go up the escalator, and Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar can be entered directly to your right.
  • Public Transit
    Raleigh's free R-Line stops just behind us at the Raleigh Convention Center at stop R-13 Cross over Salisbury, enter through the Sheraton, go left up the escalators and come straight ahead until you see Jimmy V's on the right!
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kevin Roberson
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    http://www.jimmyvsraleigh.com/
  • Phone number
    (919) 256-1451
  • Private party facilities
    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Jimmy V's Osteria + Bar can accommodate all your special event needs.
  • Private party contact
    Erin Goodwin: (919) 256-1407

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