Convivio Restaurant & Wine Bar serves only authentic food made from genuine Italian recipes handed down through generations. The wine list includes natural, organic and bio-dynamic wines that suit any budget.
We celebrated a 46th wedding anniversary at Convivio this weekend. Our first time there - it will not be our last. Owner and server both very friendly. Everything reminded us of a meal we had at a Tuscan farmhouse last year. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients - cooked to perfection. The house wine 🍷 perfect. Salad and burrata outstanding. Eggplant perfectly prepared, and the Porcheta reminiscent of the finest pork dishes in Italy. And try the Olive Oil cake with gelato. Never tasted a cake like that before.
Sylvain D Marguerat
Aug 19, 2024
5
If you are looking for an Authentic Italian Experience, you will be not able to find a better place 4,700 miles around!
We were at the Convivio Restaurant - Durham, NC on August 17 2024.
“We can’t express enough gratitude to Chef Giuseppe and his entire team for the incredible care and service they provided during a very sensitive time for our family. After a difficult funeral ceremony, they transformed a sorrowful day into a moment of warmth and togetherness. The meal they prepared was nothing short of exceptional—every dish was crafted with love, and the flavors brought comfort and joy when we needed it most. The ambiance, the attention to detail, and the kindness shown by everyone at the restaurant made us feel like we were in the best of hands. Thank you for helping us create a beautiful memory during a challenging time. We couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience.”
Theresa Gamble
Aug 19, 2024
5
I have no idea how I managed to miss this restaurant for the first two years it has been in downtown Durham because it is a gem! Chef Guiseppe Cagnoni, who is also the owner, has done a spectacular job making you feel like you have stepped off the streets of Durham right into a cozy Italian bistro. Between us all, we tried many of the dishes - some simple, like the insalata di stagione (seasonal salad), and others deceptively simple - meaning how special can parmigiana (eggplant parmesan) be - but it was devine! In addition, we tried the tricolor pizza (a margherita pizza), the tagliere misto (a charcuterie board), the Baccala (Atlantic cod), mallureddu (a lamb ragu with pasta), and all the sides (mushrooms, pomodori tomatoes and warm cannellini beans). We were stuffed like Christmas geese - but still managed to fit in some lemon sorbet and panna cotta. We felt that the service was excellent - attentive and fun - matching the quality of the food. As for the wine, I liked the Musa the best by far. Run, don't walk, to Convivio - you won’t be disappointed!
Sarah Cline
Jul 19, 2024
5
Best value (and perhaps only) chef’s selection menu in Durham! We had a wonderful time dining here- did the chef’s selection for two with wine pairing. Will be back!
greta vanderloop
Dec 23, 2023
4
Italian dishes are always a personal favorite; this restaurant offers more of a unique authentic style of Italian cuisine. Assortment of dishes without overlapping and featuring pasta after pasta options. This restaurant has different choices.
What grows together goes together, there are some wonderful wine selections, various varietals that one may not have tried before. It’s incredible. Guests can purchase bottles from the restaurant, which is a bonus as many wines you can’t get on your own.
Overall, service both times by different team members was over the top type of hospitality care. The food is pretty flavorful + acceptable, but the wine list is the true showcase here; as it provides descriptions of each wine’s tasting profile and what to expect as you venture with a glass of it.
