Panciuto - Hillsborough

The atmosphere is good, the food is average, and the service is nonexistent. I thought the braised pork butt sandwich was a little overpriced at $17 dollars, but when you add on the mandatory 20% tip, the price became severely inflated. Hoping to get a little side with your $22 sandwich? Well, keep going because all you get is the sandwich. Here's the kicker, I fancy myself a good tipper, I worked in the service industry, but this place expects you to get your own water, napkins, silverware, and then to bus your own take when finished. Where's the service that warrants a 20% tip?? The entitlement of this page is absurd!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 3 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 4

I've been here several times to meet friends for a morning visit. I always get a nice pastry. You never know exactly what they'll have, but they are good and fresh. And the coffee is the best I've found in Hillsborough! Service: Dine in Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Food was ok. But this forced tip is soooo dumb. I had to get my own water. My own silverware. And bus my own table. All for me to pay a 20% tip. Not coming back. Your employer should pay you more. Not force me to pay for something I don’t get.

Panciuto has changed form over the years, but it is still serves some of the best food in the Triangle. The menu changes weekly to incorporate food that comes into season. Can't recommend it enough. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Canestri+ cacio e Pepe was a delicious lunch. This is a bus your own table place, and tips are included to pay their workers. So nice not to do math every bill. Only a few tables but full bar, canned beer and even coffee if you’re so inclined.