Josh Decarolis

Head Chef

Chef and Owner Josh Decarolis opened Mothers and Sons Trattoria in downtown Durham, NC. Drawing on his Italian-American upbringing, he built the restaurant around the tradition of family cooking, serving fresh handmade pasta daily with a seasonally focused menu of regional Italian specialties.

What to Order

Handmade Pasta

Cacio e pepe and tagliatelle al ragù are both standouts. Order whichever calls to you and add the chef's seasoned butter with the bread.