Sorry, as a native Italian .... This place misses the mark and is inconsistent.Great servers but the food ... sorry.
Kaitlyn Connors
Omg everything was phenomenal. Best New York style Italian food I've had in the area Thin cutlets on the chicken parm. Best garlic knots ever. I can't wait to come dine in person.
Brandy H.
Pretty good food for Italian take out delivery. Solid Italian fare nothing spectacular. The order arrived warmish and was correct.
Stephanie S.
Really sweet restaurant with good food but the main reason I am giving five stars is when we recently visited there was one solitary waitress covering the entire restaurant and she was absolutely amazing. Friendly, kind, personable and even though it was clear she was super busy she was a total professional. Really made the whole visit special and I could not have been more impressed.
Paul Orsett
I have waited to try Christina's to see if it was going to last. We finally went and I can say without a doubt, it was overpriced, the food was okay and the service was terrible. When we arrived, we weren't even acknowledged until we walked up to the counter. There was one small table and one large table open so we were sat at the small table. Two other couples came in after us and the large table was split into two smaller tables and apparently one of those couples was friends with the management. We waited 30+ minutes to get the bread basket while the "friends" had their bread and salads almost immediately. On top of that, to go orders were leaving the kitchen like no one's business at the expense of patrons in the restaurant. About another 30 minutes pass as we finally get our salads. Very small and they were okay. We ordered the pasta alfredo and the manicotti. Finally after another 15 minutes (75 minutes total so far) we received our entrees'. By this time the "friends" had completed their meal and were saying goodbye. We finished our entree's, which were small and just okay, and had to ask for the check. The bill was $50 for the two of us and we will not be going again. Save your money and time and head to the Olive Garden where the service is better, the food comes out a lot quicker and is less expensive.
Raquel Abad
Delicious food. Definitely recommend visiting
Brittany C.
This place has great food! Friendly staff, great service. The bruschetta is very good, pizza is delicious, all of the entrees we've had are very good! It's one of my favorites! My husband often wants Italian food and this is always our first choice even though it's quite a drive! Worth it!!
Crystal Dunlap
Best Italian meal in a very long time. Much different than its predecessor. The garlic knots (fried) are to die for. Trust me! Pasta, pizza, and zeppoli were also outstanding. Great staff too! If you've never tried this place or been in a while, you've got to come try it.
Ashley Flores
NEVER GO HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES- THEY CANT BE TRUSTED!Ordered gluten free pasta as I have a gluten allergy causing anaphylactic shock. Waitress brought my Caesar salad covered in bread croutons (I had asked her to leave them off). She returned with a new salad. This should have been my warning sign. I enjoyed my “gluten free” pasta - I still thought to myself, wow- this pasta is the best gluten free pasta I’ve had - so much like normal pasta…Within 10/15 minutes I started with anaphylactic shock and stomach pain… (I had left the restaurant waiting for my husband in the car) My husband had to rush me off to the hospital - thankfully my allergy meds started to work just as we got there and I didn’t need to go in and spend a load of money for not dying! The rest of my week was consumed by bodily aches and pains, extreme fatigue and a lot of diarrhea. I could do nothing I wanted to do, but rest and recover! A week stolen (thankfully not my life) from me due to negligence of someone in that restaurant! I repeatedly told this waitress that I had an allergy to gluten whilst placing my order. There was no due care taken in preparing my meal OBVIOUSLY.
Kittin B.
Went yesterday for dinner with hubby. I was surprised of the cuteness inside. To start, I loved the service and I had the best Sangria around the area. We ordered the lasagna and Frutti de Mare. Can't wait to return to Cristina's to try something different.
I ordered pickup but will definitely be dining in soon!! My order was ready when I arrived and served hot and fresh! I loved that I didn't have to wait. The restaurant was very warm and inviting. It's small, but comfortable. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo with extra shrimp before realizing the shrimp is JUMBO. You definitely don't need extra shrimp. The dish was delicious. I also enjoyed the cheese bread and artichoke soup. I never order soup. I always get salad, but I'm glad that I did. I'm looking forward to trying something new next time.Side Note- It was a pretty large serving. I'd say almost 3. I Was able to share with my mother-in-law and take a full serving to work the next day.Parking: There is parking available.
Aletta Lane
Fresh made delicious Italian food. Great variety of favorites from appetizers to desserts. Cristina’s never disappoints! Service is spot on and prices are reasonable. Give them a try…you won’t be disappointed :)
Kevin J.
The staff is wonderful! Food portions are generous and the food itself is about as good as it gets around here.
Alicia E.
I've eaten here several times. Usually they have pretty good food but slow service. So this time I order out since I had family in town. We ordered a large veggie pizza with half pepperoni and sausage. First of all the pizza was soggy. But worst of all was that it had deli paper mixed in. First bite of my pizza I thought it was the onion paper but the second bit was clearly deli paper. Immediately, I called the restaurant to let them know. I asked for a manager but the employee said there was only another waitress in that manager was off that day, Monday. I explained to her why I was calling. She said she would tell manager. I asked her to take my name and number, she seemed bothered but said she would pass along my number. I expressed that I did want the manager to call me. It's now Wednesday and still, I have not received a telephone call. Be careful of paper in your pizza at this place.
L R
Visited twice before writing this review.The reviews were a little mixed so I wasn't sure what to expect. When we went for the first time, it was clear that the pandemic was taking its toll on the business. It was pretty quiet and the food was okay but the vibes were unappealing.The second time was about 6 months later and the experience was much better. I believe this business deserves a second chance for the quality of food and overall dining experience (especially when you compare it to the mostly fast food and restaurant chains in Knightdale). The staff are friendly and attentive and I think they would address issues with the food if you brought it up to them.
Sorry, as a native Italian .... This place misses the mark and is inconsistent.Great servers but the food ... sorry.
Omg everything was phenomenal. Best New York style Italian food I've had in the area Thin cutlets on the chicken parm. Best garlic knots ever. I can't wait to come dine in person.
Pretty good food for Italian take out delivery. Solid Italian fare nothing spectacular. The order arrived warmish and was correct.
Really sweet restaurant with good food but the main reason I am giving five stars is when we recently visited there was one solitary waitress covering the entire restaurant and she was absolutely amazing. Friendly, kind, personable and even though it was clear she was super busy she was a total professional. Really made the whole visit special and I could not have been more impressed.
I have waited to try Christina's to see if it was going to last. We finally went and I can say without a doubt, it was overpriced, the food was okay and the service was terrible. When we arrived, we weren't even acknowledged until we walked up to the counter. There was one small table and one large table open so we were sat at the small table. Two other couples came in after us and the large table was split into two smaller tables and apparently one of those couples was friends with the management. We waited 30+ minutes to get the bread basket while the "friends" had their bread and salads almost immediately. On top of that, to go orders were leaving the kitchen like no one's business at the expense of patrons in the restaurant. About another 30 minutes pass as we finally get our salads. Very small and they were okay. We ordered the pasta alfredo and the manicotti. Finally after another 15 minutes (75 minutes total so far) we received our entrees'. By this time the "friends" had completed their meal and were saying goodbye. We finished our entree's, which were small and just okay, and had to ask for the check. The bill was $50 for the two of us and we will not be going again. Save your money and time and head to the Olive Garden where the service is better, the food comes out a lot quicker and is less expensive.
Delicious food. Definitely recommend visiting
This place has great food! Friendly staff, great service. The bruschetta is very good, pizza is delicious, all of the entrees we've had are very good! It's one of my favorites! My husband often wants Italian food and this is always our first choice even though it's quite a drive! Worth it!!
Best Italian meal in a very long time. Much different than its predecessor. The garlic knots (fried) are to die for. Trust me! Pasta, pizza, and zeppoli were also outstanding. Great staff too! If you've never tried this place or been in a while, you've got to come try it.
NEVER GO HERE IF YOU HAVE ALLERGIES- THEY CANT BE TRUSTED!Ordered gluten free pasta as I have a gluten allergy causing anaphylactic shock. Waitress brought my Caesar salad covered in bread croutons (I had asked her to leave them off). She returned with a new salad. This should have been my warning sign. I enjoyed my “gluten free” pasta - I still thought to myself, wow- this pasta is the best gluten free pasta I’ve had - so much like normal pasta…Within 10/15 minutes I started with anaphylactic shock and stomach pain… (I had left the restaurant waiting for my husband in the car) My husband had to rush me off to the hospital - thankfully my allergy meds started to work just as we got there and I didn’t need to go in and spend a load of money for not dying! The rest of my week was consumed by bodily aches and pains, extreme fatigue and a lot of diarrhea. I could do nothing I wanted to do, but rest and recover! A week stolen (thankfully not my life) from me due to negligence of someone in that restaurant! I repeatedly told this waitress that I had an allergy to gluten whilst placing my order. There was no due care taken in preparing my meal OBVIOUSLY.
Went yesterday for dinner with hubby. I was surprised of the cuteness inside. To start, I loved the service and I had the best Sangria around the area. We ordered the lasagna and Frutti de Mare. Can't wait to return to Cristina's to try something different.
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I ordered pickup but will definitely be dining in soon!! My order was ready when I arrived and served hot and fresh! I loved that I didn't have to wait. The restaurant was very warm and inviting. It's small, but comfortable. I ordered the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo with extra shrimp before realizing the shrimp is JUMBO. You definitely don't need extra shrimp. The dish was delicious. I also enjoyed the cheese bread and artichoke soup. I never order soup. I always get salad, but I'm glad that I did. I'm looking forward to trying something new next time.Side Note- It was a pretty large serving. I'd say almost 3. I Was able to share with my mother-in-law and take a full serving to work the next day.Parking: There is parking available.
Fresh made delicious Italian food. Great variety of favorites from appetizers to desserts. Cristina’s never disappoints! Service is spot on and prices are reasonable. Give them a try…you won’t be disappointed :)
The staff is wonderful! Food portions are generous and the food itself is about as good as it gets around here.
I've eaten here several times. Usually they have pretty good food but slow service. So this time I order out since I had family in town. We ordered a large veggie pizza with half pepperoni and sausage. First of all the pizza was soggy. But worst of all was that it had deli paper mixed in. First bite of my pizza I thought it was the onion paper but the second bit was clearly deli paper. Immediately, I called the restaurant to let them know. I asked for a manager but the employee said there was only another waitress in that manager was off that day, Monday. I explained to her why I was calling. She said she would tell manager. I asked her to take my name and number, she seemed bothered but said she would pass along my number. I expressed that I did want the manager to call me. It's now Wednesday and still, I have not received a telephone call. Be careful of paper in your pizza at this place.
Visited twice before writing this review.The reviews were a little mixed so I wasn't sure what to expect. When we went for the first time, it was clear that the pandemic was taking its toll on the business. It was pretty quiet and the food was okay but the vibes were unappealing.The second time was about 6 months later and the experience was much better. I believe this business deserves a second chance for the quality of food and overall dining experience (especially when you compare it to the mostly fast food and restaurant chains in Knightdale). The staff are friendly and attentive and I think they would address issues with the food if you brought it up to them.