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Alivia's Durham Bistro


#126 of 393 restaurants in Durham
3.0 of 5 stars 30 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Café, Ethiopian, Bar, Bistro
  • 900 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
  • (919) 682-8978
  • Price range: £1-31 ($1-$50)

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1 of 5 stars
NC
29 Sep 2009

Went to this restaurant in the middle of a Sunday afternoon with no crowd. After being seated we were ignored by the entire staff for 15 minutes while others were seated and waited on. We finally walked out. I sent an e-mail to their web site and was also ignored. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
20 Sep 2009

We gave this place 2 tries (lunch and dinner) and were disappointed both times. Just too "froo-froo" for us. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
1 Feb 2009

Overpriced. more

The definition of what a great bistro's about. Nice outside and inside tables, an impressive breakfast menu. Food selection is limited but in a good way - what they do, they do well. Wonderful place to stop after shopping or other casual event. more

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2 of 5 stars
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3 Dec 2008

Very average food and poor service. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
30 Nov 2008

oh, dear Alivia's, you could be so much cooler. how about some decent veggie dishes? and bring those prices down! I'll buy plenty of high margin beers if you just gave me some decent food! more

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1 of 5 stars
Durham, NC
16 Oct 2008

I stopped in on a slow Wednesday night to hear a jazz trio on my way home from work. As a 40-something (gasp) unaccompanied woman, I could not get served. Waitress was careful to attend to all the tables around me and I felt humiliated by the experience. I finally stopped her and asked for a menu, and she gave... more

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2 of 5 stars
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21 Jul 2008

Over-rated. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
12 Jul 2008

Sit outside when you can...and people watch more

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4 of 5 stars
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21 Jun 2008

Lunches good and reasonably priced. Dinners a little over-priced. more

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Alivia's Durham Bistro Address

900 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Tel: (919) 682-8978
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.