My husband & I ate here for dinner today. There was a mishap in the kitchen & they dropped our pizza on the floor. So they had to start over which took a while. The way they treated us after that was impressive to say the least. They totally took care of us. The manager (not sure his name) & our waiter Ulysses were awesome! Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harry Daniels III
We stopped in for brunch today and wish we had gotten the stellar service and food that others who have given this place five stars to Coletta did. Our host is Zara seemed disconnected and to be honest a bit snarky and we couldn’t understand why. Honestly the food was just OK I asked for well done eggs and they were still a bit runny not very hot, etc. Pretty surprising because it was noon the height of Brunch the restaurant was pretty empty and the food still came out a bit lukewarm. I will say that the assistant general manager Kenny stopped by our table….Not sure if he saw the disappointed looks on our faces or what but he smoothed things over and took care of us. My overall review of this place is just based on my expectations at any place that I eat to be served food that was made with love, served by someone with the easy connected energy, which I did not feel today. I’m an easy guy so I’ll may try them for dinner another time like a secret shopper lol wait for the update! 🧐
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Shane
Service was good but there were gnats and or flys all around the bar which made the experience less enjoyable. The light fixture on the table was covered in dust. The food was ok but nothing fabulous for the price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
Michael O'Malley
We har a wonderful waitress, everyone was extremely friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. This is definitely our go to Italian spot going forward!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mohammed Al Saffar
After trying many Italian restaurants in the Raleigh area, I can confidently say that Colletta is the best so far. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, inviting, and refined without being pretentious. The service is attentive and friendly, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and genuine hospitality.
The food is what truly sets Colletta apart. Every dish we tried was beautifully prepared and bursting with authentic flavor. The lasagna are clearly made with care, with exactly 15 layers—perfectly cooked with sauces that feel both comforting and elevated. The pizzas have that perfect balance of a crisp yet airy crust, fresh toppings, and bold flavor. Even the small plates impressed, with ingredients that tasted fresh and thoughtfully paired.
Unlike other spots that try to do too much, Colletta focuses on quality over quantity, and it shows in every bite. The wine selection also complements the menu perfectly, adding to the overall experience.
If you’re looking for Italian dining in Raleigh that feels both authentic and special, Colletta is the place. It’s the kind of restaurant you want to return to again and again—and I certainly will.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloe Friese
My husband and I dined at Colletta for my husbands birthday. Upon making a reservation, I was asked if we were celebrating anything special. I told them we were celebrating my husbands birthday. They asked what his hobbies, favorite color and interests were. I told them he was into cars and his favorite color was green. Thinking that maybe they’d draw a picture in a birthday card or something for him. When we arrived, our server brought out a gift bag and said happy birthday. Inside was a green model car. Needless to say, the night was already started off above our expectations. Then we got to talk to our server Corey a little more as he guided us through the menu. He had perfect timing to his attentiveness, explained dishes perfectly (as we tried them all after we asked about them), he was able to make suggestions and even threw in a few more perks for my husbands birthday. The lasagna and chicken parm are amazing! Along with the meatball appetizer and the affogato for dessert. We will definitely be back, not only for the food but for Corey’s service. It’s not everyday that you find a server that has genuine hospitality and isn’t just someone trying to get you in and out as a part of their night. I’ve been in the restaurant industry for 10+ years as a server , bartender, and general manager. I can truly say he is an asset to your restaurant, and I recommend anyone dining, should ask for Corey to take care of them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mrs. McCorry
One of our favorite restaurants - we go here for celebrations with the family because it's kid friendly, plus enjoy date night. Get ready to be stuffed on lots of delicious Italian food! All the servers we've had are awesome 🥰
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Donna J
Sat at the bar and had awesome cocktails but got to food to go. Super disappointed with the pasta serving size for $22 (see pic). Pizza is good though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Chandler Price
Had a great date night here, the food was fantastic and the portions were larger than expected. Our server Erika really took care of us, will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vito + Holly Petrone
Arrived at 2:14 seated within two minutes. Both ordered soup and 1/2 sandwich on a cold rainy day. Ignored for over twenty minutes while the staff fussed around with a professional photographer. 4 people in kitchen doing nothing. paparazzi had total run of the place but wasn't taking photos. Very poor impression. Left in disgust. Paid for one fountain drink.
DO NOT ORDER FAMILY STYLE. 3rd time at Colletta. Great server, but we ordered family style 4 people ($300 total) and got 1 app, 1 pizza, 3 entrees, and 2 desserts. TERRIBLE VALUE. Could have just ordered all of that and saved $100+.
Adam Standley
rude staff. will never return.
Laila Jackson
We arrived a bit early, mistakenly thinking they were already open, so we left and returned at the 5 p.m. opening time. Upon arrival, we were informed that as a family, we could only be seated outside or in an empty bar area. Additionally, the food took far too long to arrive, and we noticed that several tables around us received their orders well before we did. While the food itself was delicious, the extended wait time and inconsistent service left us disappointed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
G. Candels
I think the food was okay. The service and atmosphere create the environment here. The reason why I am downgrading the score is my daughter ordered a spaghettis and meatball, The pasta was overcooked and Boiled together. yuck. what an unforgivable mistake for a place of this caliber.
My husband & I ate here for dinner today. There was a mishap in the kitchen & they dropped our pizza on the floor. So they had to start over which took a while. The way they treated us after that was impressive to say the least. They totally took care of us. The manager (not sure his name) & our waiter Ulysses were awesome! Love this place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped in for brunch today and wish we had gotten the stellar service and food that others who have given this place five stars to Coletta did. Our host is Zara seemed disconnected and to be honest a bit snarky and we couldn’t understand why. Honestly the food was just OK I asked for well done eggs and they were still a bit runny not very hot, etc. Pretty surprising because it was noon the height of Brunch the restaurant was pretty empty and the food still came out a bit lukewarm. I will say that the assistant general manager Kenny stopped by our table….Not sure if he saw the disappointed looks on our faces or what but he smoothed things over and took care of us.
My overall review of this place is just based on my expectations at any place that I eat to be served food that was made with love, served by someone with the easy connected energy, which I did not feel today. I’m an easy guy so I’ll may try them for dinner another time like a secret shopper lol wait for the update! 🧐
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Service was good but there were gnats and or flys all around the bar which made the experience less enjoyable. The light fixture on the table was covered in dust. The food was ok but nothing fabulous for the price.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 4
We har a wonderful waitress, everyone was extremely friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. This is definitely our go to Italian spot going forward!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
After trying many Italian restaurants in the Raleigh area, I can confidently say that Colletta is the best so far. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm, inviting, and refined without being pretentious. The service is attentive and friendly, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and genuine hospitality.
The food is what truly sets Colletta apart. Every dish we tried was beautifully prepared and bursting with authentic flavor. The lasagna are clearly made with care, with exactly 15 layers—perfectly cooked with sauces that feel both comforting and elevated. The pizzas have that perfect balance of a crisp yet airy crust, fresh toppings, and bold flavor. Even the small plates impressed, with ingredients that tasted fresh and thoughtfully paired.
Unlike other spots that try to do too much, Colletta focuses on quality over quantity, and it shows in every bite. The wine selection also complements the menu perfectly, adding to the overall experience.
If you’re looking for Italian dining in Raleigh that feels both authentic and special, Colletta is the place. It’s the kind of restaurant you want to return to again and again—and I certainly will.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I dined at Colletta for my husbands birthday. Upon making a reservation, I was asked if we were celebrating anything special. I told them we were celebrating my husbands birthday. They asked what his hobbies, favorite color and interests were. I told them he was into cars and his favorite color was green. Thinking that maybe they’d draw a picture in a birthday card or something for him. When we arrived, our server brought out a gift bag and said happy birthday. Inside was a green model car. Needless to say, the night was already started off above our expectations. Then we got to talk to our server Corey a little more as he guided us through the menu. He had perfect timing to his attentiveness, explained dishes perfectly (as we tried them all after we asked about them), he was able to make suggestions and even threw in a few more perks for my husbands birthday. The lasagna and chicken parm are amazing! Along with the meatball appetizer and the affogato for dessert. We will definitely be back, not only for the food but for Corey’s service. It’s not everyday that you find a server that has genuine hospitality and isn’t just someone trying to get you in and out as a part of their night. I’ve been in the restaurant industry for 10+ years as a server , bartender, and general manager. I can truly say he is an asset to your restaurant, and I recommend anyone dining, should ask for Corey to take care of them!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of our favorite restaurants - we go here for celebrations with the family because it's kid friendly, plus enjoy date night. Get ready to be stuffed on lots of delicious Italian food! All the servers we've had are awesome 🥰
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sat at the bar and had awesome cocktails but got to food to go. Super disappointed with the pasta serving size for $22 (see pic). Pizza is good though.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Had a great date night here, the food was fantastic and the portions were larger than expected. Our server Erika really took care of us, will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arrived at 2:14 seated within two minutes. Both ordered soup and 1/2 sandwich on a cold rainy day. Ignored for over twenty minutes while the staff fussed around with a professional photographer. 4 people in kitchen doing nothing. paparazzi had total run of the place but wasn't taking photos. Very poor impression. Left in disgust. Paid for one fountain drink.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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DO NOT ORDER FAMILY STYLE. 3rd time at Colletta. Great server, but we ordered family style 4 people ($300 total) and got 1 app, 1 pizza, 3 entrees, and 2 desserts. TERRIBLE VALUE. Could have just ordered all of that and saved $100+.
rude staff. will never return.
We arrived a bit early, mistakenly thinking they were already open, so we left and returned at the 5 p.m. opening time. Upon arrival, we were informed that as a family, we could only be seated outside or in an empty bar area. Additionally, the food took far too long to arrive, and we noticed that several tables around us received their orders well before we did. While the food itself was delicious, the extended wait time and inconsistent service left us disappointed.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
I think the food was okay. The service and atmosphere create the environment here. The reason why I am downgrading the score is my daughter ordered a spaghettis and meatball, The pasta was overcooked and Boiled together. yuck. what an unforgivable mistake for a place of this caliber.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Quiet and very laid back atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Bolognese
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