Mothers and Sons Trattoria

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107 W Chapel Hill St
Durham, NC 27701
+1 (919) 294-8247
http://www.mothersandsonsnc.com
Our lunch and dinner menus differ greatly. Please see the menu link below to see an example of our offerings.Partners Matt Kelly and Josh “Skinny” DeCarolis are proud to offer Mothers & Sons, a trattoria in downtown Durham featuring regional Italian food with seasonal sensibility. DeCarolis introduces the first restaurant in the South to focus on fatta a mano —handmade pasta. Mothers and Sons offers antipasti dishes such seasonal bruschettas or smoked octopus. Choose from primi dishes like the bucatini al amatriciana, squid ink tonnarelli or rigatoni alla norma and secondi dishes like the bistecca alla floretina and eggplant parmigiana. Dishes are made with seasonal ingredients so menus may change depending on when you visit. The full bar and extensive selection of Italian wines at Mothers and Sons assures there will be a drink that will complement your meal perfectly.

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4.0429 reviews
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Maryellen S.
10/11/2025

Great little bistro I stumbled upon when I was walking to find another place. Vibe...independently owned, family friendly local cafe with food made with intention and a friendly staff. Brunch...

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Kassim C.
11/11/2025

What I recommend: Ask what's seasonal and go with that Mother & Sons is a solid Italian spot in downtown Durham, especially for a date night. I've tried the lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and...

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Hayley P.
9/20/2025

My partner and I were headed to Pops on the Green at American Tobacco and stopped in here for a quick dinner. They were fully booked at their tables (it was a Friday at 5:30) but they were able to...

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Andrea L.
12/12/2025

Went there for a private event and I must say WOW all of the dishes, the presentation, and the overall ambience was great. The private back room is perfect for special occasions.

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Lauren K.
12/8/2025

We came for an early dinner on a cold night, and the cozy food did the trick of warming us up. We sat near the kitchen and could see all the wood stacked on the wall - it's used to good effect...

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