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Sitti

Name: Sitti
Address: 137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC, United States, 27601
Telephone: (919) 239-4070
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (3339)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Healthy
Neighborhood gem

Honoring Lebanese tradition through authentic cuisine. Sitti is a heartfelt tribute to the grandmothers, or sittis, the revered guardians of Lebanese culture, faith, and culinary heritage. Nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Sitti breathes life into the rich traditions of Lebanon, honoring our ancestors by offering guests an unforgettable experience filled with mouthwatering dishes and exceptional hospitality.

If you seek an outdoor escape, we offer seating in our courtyard. This space is also available for Private Dining experiences.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 239-4070
Website
http://www.sitti-raleigh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Catering is available. Please email devan@empireeats.com
Private party facilities
Sitti accommodates a wide range of parties, from the private room downstairs to our open air courtyard, and the communal Sitti Table at the heart of the dining room. Large parties will enjoy the Family Style menu for seated dinners- or lunch- which easily translates to buffet service.
Private party contact
Private Dining Manager: (919) 239-4070

Location
137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Cross street
Hargett
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as two parking decks located within a block of the restaurant.
Public transit
R-Line stop # R-19 (free bus line)
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,339 people are saying

Sitti reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.6Value

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Raleigh
Healthy

Review summary

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Sitti offers "fantastic" Lebanese cuisine in a "beautiful" downtown Raleigh setting, perfect for pre-event dining. Renowned for its "delicious" small plates, fresh pitas, and vegan options, guests appreciate the "excellent" service and vibrant atmosphere. Highlights include "amazing" shawarma, "luscious" bacon-wrapped dates, and a robust cocktail menu. "Highly recommend!"

3,339 Reviews

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Nick
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience. Good food and service. Warm pita bread was nice. Sitti tasting was a great as a shared appetizer. Mixed kebob (chicken, beef, and kafta) was well spiced. Only minor complaint is that the kafta seemed dry and overcooked. Waiter recommended the Ashta for dessert and it did not disappoint. Look forward to dining there again.
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Mary
Asheville / Western North Carolina14 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is my second time eating at Sitti. The food is fantastic. A truly delicious meal both visits. The restaurant is beautiful. The service was ok. I think our waiter had several other tables downstairs. He was nice but not as attentive as some of the other wait staff. I highly recommend Sitti!
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Elizabeth
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was impeccable. Food is consistently quite tasty.
SittiResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Elizabeth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be impeccable. At Sitti, we always strive to provide delicious meals and top-notch service, so your feedback is greatly appreciated. We noticed your rating on value and we're always looking for ways to improve. We hope to see you again soon!
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Matt
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very nice graduation lunch. We enjoyed the appetizers and we all enjoyed our meals.
SittiResponded on May 27, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Matt! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our appetizers and meals during your graduation lunch at Sitti. It's wonderful to know that our efforts to provide a memorable dining experience are appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best wishes, The Management Team
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Mary Beth VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina15 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitti is a great dinner spot in downtown Raleigh. We had dinner before attending a theater event. Others around us were having a business dinner or catching up with friends. The wide array of small plates were delicious and the shrimp shawarma portion was generous. Definitely will be back.
SittiResponded on May 20, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Mary Beth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner at Sitti and found our small plates delicious. It's great to know that our shrimp shawarma portion hit the spot for you and that others in your group had a wonderful business dinner. We're looking forward to your next visit, whether it's for a pre-theater dinner or just catching up with friends!
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Beth
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I chose Siti for my Mother's Day gift dinner because I had been there a couple of times before and enjoyed the delicious food. Yesterday the food was as tasty as usual, but the service and ambience were not at good as during my previous visits. We had a table in the center of the room near the door, so we felt a draft each time someone entered or left (it was a cool rainy day). The service was slower than usual, maybe because it was Mother's Day. I'll definitely return because the food is so good and reasonably priced. Also during this visit I learned that the adjacent parking deck has free parking on the weekends and for the first 2 hours during the weekdays. Convenient free parking is also a plus for downtown restaurants!
SittiResponded on May 13, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Beth! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our prices reasonable. We're sorry to hear that the service and ambience didn't meet your expectations on your recent visits. We're always aiming for a comfortable atmosphere and it's clear we missed the mark on this occasion. We're glad you appreciated our free parking on the adjacent parking deck and we'll continue to work on making your next experience even better. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sitti soon!
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Hema VIP
Washington DC2 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Service was slow and inadequate. Food was not cooked properly.
SittiResponded on May 11, 2025
Hello Hema, We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Sitti. It's disappointing to know that our service and food did not meet your expectations. We always aim to deliver a great experience, and we're sorry we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service and food quality. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best regards, Sitti Management Team
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Dawn
Pinehurst23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Everything we ordered was excellent: Lamb and beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, and kibbee mikli. For dessert, we had ice cream that was basically vanilla bean with some pistachios served with 3 cookies. The ice cream was some of the best we have had. The server was attentive and observant. The restaurant was quite busy. Reservations could be important.
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Antony
Charleston11 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Overall an ok experience. Won’t go back for a while.
SittiResponded on May 11, 2025
Hey Antony, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Sitti. We're glad to hear that you found our food to be good, but we're sorry to hear that our service didn't quite meet your expectations. We always aim to provide a great experience, and we're gutted when we miss the mark. We appreciate your feedback and we'll certainly take it on board as we continually strive to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with a better experience. Best wishes, The Management Team at Sitti
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Olivia
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always love this place, but today was special because we celebrated Mother’s Day. I have a vegan dad and it’s always difficult to find a place that can suit everyone. The menu is clearly labeled with vegan options which is much appreciated. Everyone enjoyed the grape leaves and hummus appetizers. The entrees were also delicious. For dessert we had the chocolate torte which was very rich. My mother was very happy with the experience. We are grateful for the hospitality!
SittiResponded on May 10, 2025
Hey Olivia, We're overjoyed to hear that you chose Sitti for your Mother's Day celebration and that we could make your day special! We're glad that our vegan options were to your liking and that everyone enjoyed our appetizers, entrees, and desserts. It's our goal to cater to all dietary needs and we're glad we could do that for you. Your kind words about our hospitality truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back soon! Warm Regards, The Management Team
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FAQs

Sitti offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 239-4070.

Sitti is rated 4.7 stars by 3339 OpenTable diners.

Sitti does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 4, 2025

7:00 PM

137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

Cross street
Hargett
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available as well as two parking decks located within a block of the restaurant.
Public transit
R-Line stop # R-19 (free bus line)
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.sitti-raleigh.com/
Phone number
(919) 239-4070
Catering
Catering is available. Please email devan@empireeats.com
Private party facilities
Sitti accommodates a wide range of parties, from the private room downstairs to our open air courtyard, and the communal Sitti Table at the heart of the dining room. Large parties will enjoy the Family Style menu for seated dinners- or lunch- which easily translates to buffet service.
Private party contact
Private Dining Manager: (919) 239-4070

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Sitti

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

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Private dining

Private Dining Room

Jiddi/Courtyard

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Popular dishes

Shrimp Kabob

Beef Kabob

Chicken Kabob

Menu

Main

Mini Tasting$7.00

Cheese Pizzette$6.00

Chicken Kabob$8.00

What 3,339 people are saying

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FAQs

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