$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.

🧀 SMOKED BURRATA Smoked burrata with sweet-and-sour red onions, baked tomatoes, arugula, and first-press olive oil.

🥩 BEEF CARPACCIO
Thin-sliced raw beef dressed with roasted red peppers, Parmigiano Reggiano, capers, and whole grain mustard dressing.

🥖 PINSA ROMANA
Prosciutto, basil, ricotta, tomato sauce.

☕️ ESPRESSO MARTINI Vodka, rich espresso + coffee liqueur, shaken until smooth with a frothy finish.

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