$30 to spend at Pranzo Italiano

• From Michael Bongiorno (Bongiorno + Son), Pranzo jumps from market vibes to sit-down—modern Italian built for lingering.
• The whole thing runs on aperitivo energy—drop in after work for drinks + light bites, then stay for dinner.
• The wine list is for discovery: smaller producers, organic winemaking + women-owned wineries, with bottles you won’t spot everywhere.
• Smart casual + lively but laid-back—a social room that’s as easy for lunch as it is for a long night.
• Bonus: there’s a small market on-site with specialty Italian products, so you can eat now + take a little Italy home.

🥩 BAROLO BRAISED SHORT RIB Slow-braised beef short rib in Barolo wine, served over soft Parmigiano Reggiano polenta—rich, glossy, and built for comfort with serious depth.

🧀 SMOKED BURRATA Smoked burrata paired with sweet-and-sour red onions, baked tomatoes, arugula, and first-press olive oil—smoky creaminess cut by bright, tangy-sweet acidity.

🦐 SPICY PRAWNS Spicy prawns with pesto-marinated zucchini, balsamic, radicchio, and saffron mayonnaise—heat, herb, and bitterness balanced by a luxe saffron-tinged sauce.

🍝PAPPARDELLE BOLOGNESE with Ricotta Impastata

🥩 BEEF CARPACCIO

Thin-sliced raw beef dressed with roasted red peppers, Parmigiano Reggiano, capers, and whole grain mustard dressing—clean with a classic Italian bite.

🥦 CHARRED BROCCOLINI Charred broccolini with mascarpone lemon crema and toasted breadcrumbs—bright, creamy, and finished with a satisfying crunch.

Located at The Exchange Raleigh (1000 Social St) — 8 hours free parking in onsite parking garage with scan of QR code (in the garage)