Vidrio; Mediterranean Dining in Raleigh’s Glenwood South

Marcus Apicius, perhaps the world’s first foodie, is credited with the saying that a person eats with their eyes. In few places is this truer than at Vidrio in Raleigh’s Glenwood South. With a combination of simple and beautifully prepared Mediterranean inspired food and architecture that can best be described as stunning, dining at Vidrio is a feast for all the senses.

Since opening its doors in January of 2017, I’ve been waiting for the right moment to dine at Vidrio. A recent girl’s night out gave that opportunity and it did not disappoint. My guest and I were seated at a corner banquette with a view of the main dining area and its modern architectural design features which include a dramatic rope cylinder that descends from main dining area ceiling and a towering wall adorned with nearly 400 glass objects created by artist Doug Frates (a nod to the restaurant’s namesake which is Spanish for “glass.”) Our server Hannah, who was excellent, explained that the artist spent over a month deciding the perfect placement of each piece. It shows.

Continuing our food bliss, we ordered the whole branzino, which is a Mediterranean sea bass. The fish was beautifully charred yet perfectly moist and served atop a complement of delicately dressed citrus greens. We chose a side of fingerling potatoes, which I’m still dreaming about, as the perfect accompaniment.

We finished dinner with a chocolate bread pudding and blood orange sorbet and the suggestion to check out the upstairs level which is used primarily for special occasions and private parties. A quick step past the velvet rope and we were in a whole other jaw-dropping area of the restaurant which we had all to ourselves. The upper level of Vidrio is every bit as stunning as the main floor, with vivid eye-popping colors (those green chairs!), beautiful tile work, floor to ceiling windows that look out onto Glenwood South, a full bar, and a birds-eye view of the kitchen and main dining area.

For a visit to the Mediterranean without ever leaving Raleigh, and a feast that all of your senses will not soon forget, I suggest giving Vidrio a try.

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