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Colletta - Cary, NC

4.5
4.5
589 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Seasonal changes, outstanding ingredients and a made-from-scratch philosophy guide Chef 's menu of house-made focaccia and pasta, antipastis, made-to-order wood-fired pizzas, and piatti. The chef curated dinner and dessert menus, pair with the well balanced wine and beverage program. Located at Fenton in Cary, NC, this casual yet polished family-style Italian restaurant features 120 indoor dining seats, 60 seats outdoors on the semi-covered patio, and a 12-seat bar.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 50 times today

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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  • Raleigh

    Italian

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    Beautiful location. Service was ok and food was good

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Colletta made my wife’s birthday dinner very special! 10/10 from service to food quality. This was an experience we won’t soon forget. Not to mention the vibe is perfect!

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  3. Cait

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My husband and I have visited Colletta several times within the last month, we enjoy ourselves every time. The food is always tasty and consistent, the service is friendly and knowledgeable, and the atmosphere is welcoming. Definitely recommend.

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  4. Jenna

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We tried Colletta for our first time during restaurant week. Ordered the focaccia, beet salad, polpette for starters. All was very good - beet salad was fabulous. For entrees we tried the mafaldine & market fish which was grouper with mushrooms & brocolini - both were impeccable.

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  5. LatoshaT

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely the best lasagna in Raleigh! The outside seating during dinner add it to a beautiful experience!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Overall a good experience. Our waiter was very good and the ambience was very nice. Food was delicious. Note that lasagna and chicken Parm are HUGE portions so cost is acceptable at over $30 a plate for them. Other members of our group had a pasta and a fish dish which were good as well. Salads are quite large and easy to split. Wine selection was good had a nice cab. You will likely need a reservation as it is not a big place and seems very popular. Good place for a special occasion meal. Really enjoyed it.

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  7. thomasc

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another wonderful experience. Celebrated a relative’s birthday and high school graduation. Our waitress went beyond expectations and made our relative’s evening a night to remember.

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  8. AmandaR

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and food! The staff was attentive and helpful

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  9. crystalh

    Richmond

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience1
    Poor service. Mediocre food. Overpriced for the quality. Seated right behind hostess stand where waiters mingle while their guests sit waiting for service. Never acknowledged our special occasion nor asked if we were celebrating. Noticed several other waiters did ask their tables. Waiter forgot to bring what was asked for. Long waits between each ask. No suggestions/explanation of dishes. I asked for the meat to be left out of my pasta and they did so however they added random vegetables of which I don’t like. Luckily I wasn’t allergic to any of the added vegetables. Husband got the grouper which was fine. Bread is extra $ and bland. Didn’t risk being let down any further with a dessert. Needless to say, not the anniversary dinner I expected. Doubt I will return. Carrabbas is better than this.

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  10. Sparky

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Way too noisy; seats at table very uncomfortable. Had to ask for utensils. Will not revisit this restaurant.

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  11. BenitaP

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Ordered the ravioli with crab. I was disappointed at the less than teaspoon of crab on the dish. However the entree was very good.

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  12. SarsM

    Raleigh

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time at Coletta great food and service ( Jes) was a great good recommendation and great service Awesome drinks and desserts

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  13. Rjjj

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Didn’t have chicken Parmesan or bread when we went.

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  14. NicoleP

    Hong Kong Islan

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and our server was very good. Knowledgeable of the menu, recommendations were on point and nothing was too much trouble. We chose to sit outside as the inside was very cool and rather noisy. It was a perfect night for sitting out and the atmosphere outside was lovely. The gardens at Fenton are beautiful, there was enough pedestrian traffic to make it feel alive without being too busy. We will be back

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  15. CarolinaGirl

    Richmond

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the food, the service, and the atmosphere was perfect! looking forward to going back again.

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  16. Arlan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Need more menu options why is bread extra? It was good. but pricey

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The customer service was excellent, good wine selection but the ravioli was comparative to a can of Chef Boyardee. Too much dressing on salad. There was no tart in my lemon tart.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. Everything we ordered was delicious.. always is. Our waiter was awesome. I ordered the Limoncello collins with gin instead of vodka, soo much better that way. My favorite drink.

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  19. AllysonA

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Colletta! Their environment is so relaxing, the servers are fantastic, the food is amazing (and so are their drinks).

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  20. HarrietB

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Nothing special although some reviews led me to believe otherwise. We waited over 10 minutes for a waiter to approach our table, finally flagging down staffers. Waiter was very congenial and even noticed he was delivering the wrong drink before setting it down. We had the burrata appetizer which was flavorful and of good size. I have had fresher, creamer cheese, however. The scallop appetizer was tasty and the six scallops of good size and freshness. The pizza was very good especially the crust. A bit over priced and under managed.

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  21. SarahJ

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience5
    I was excited to eat at Colletta since I'm a huge fan of Oak Steakhouse. Unfortunately, the food was not up to the mark from the Caesar salad to the Pizza and Pasta. Caesar salad had no flavor and barely any dressing. Pizza was just ok. Lasagna had no flavor and was burned on the edges. My husband's dish - the flank steak was good. Also, one of the pasta dishes had good flavor but everyone complained about how the food was too acidic and heavy. Service was amazing and I loved the atmosphere but came for the food so therefore we will not be coming back.

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  22. breitoz

    Raleigh

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and outstanding service. I really enjoyed my visit.

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  23. OpenTableDiner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Colletta's was a fabulous experience. My family and I went last night and had a wonderful time! The food was great- highly recommend the Market Fish and Burrata appetizer. The drinks and focaccia bread were amazing as well. If you are planning on going, ask for Rafael as your server. He gave us great suggestions and has such an extensive knowledge of the menu. The desserts were all delicious, but the Spumoni Semifreddo Alaska was another level. Much thanks to Rafael for the recommendation and helping make the dinner so special.

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  24. MaryC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    The food at Colletta is wonderful and we enjoyed our meal. Unfortunately, even though the staff were friendly, the service was not ideal. Our appetizer took a very long time and when we tried to substitute it, our server did not put in the correct order. My husband also ordered a second drink that never came throughout the meal. Again, food was amazing but the service and environment did not match the pricing.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Chicken parm was very dry. Charcuterie board was boring and server didn’t bother to tell us what was on it. Service was kind but clearly inexperienced Wouldn’t go back.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Hi There, I am so sorry to hear about your dry chicken parm and that you did not care for our charcuterie offering. I will discuss with the team and we will make appropriate adjustments. Thank you for your review. Please reach out to me if I can do anything for you. Thank you, Joe Bee 912-508-8721

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time @ Colletta and definitely not the last. Started with burratta cheese appetizer served on toasted bread with strawberries and balsamic reduction with greens. Delicious. Moved onto an Italian salad with greens and salami lightly dressed. I had agnolotti pasta stuffed with braised short rib. Outstanding though a bit light in the serving. Three more pasta pieces would have been ideal but the dish is packed with flavor. My partner had malfadine, a spicy tomato fra Diablo generous portion. I drank a limoncello collins with vodka and she had a black Manhattan. Service was as impeccable as the food and it wasn’t overly noisy for a Saturday night. It did take three months to get reservations. But do not pass up the opportunity to dine at Colletta. You will be pleased at the experience!

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  27. JoeMc

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Over priced and very limited menu. For example, we spent $87.00 including tip for a shared salad and two average entrees for lunch not dinner.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Hi Joe, Thank you for your review. I am sorry if we were unable to show you the value of our offerings and that you did not enjoy your food. I will review with the team. Please let me know if I can do anything for you in the future. Thank you, Joe Bee 912-508-8721

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  28. EdgardoL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Temperture from de food They need check, cold and to hot is to much, my pasta the was somewhat slimy And my pork needed to cook a little more

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. I will discuss your concerns with the team and we will make adjustments so it does not happen in the future. Please reach out to me directly if there is anything I can do for you. Best, Joe Bee General Manager 912-508-8721

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  29. JoeB

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    First time visit to Colletta's. The restaurant was recommended by friends and it did not disappoint. Our waitress was outstanding, friendly, attentive and very responsive. The menu is not overwhelming but they had a couple specials which enticed a couple of us. All meals, including an appetizer pizza (SPICY SOPPRESSATA) were delicious. We ordered a couple of desserts which were equally good. One small concern to us was the noise level for what we thought could be a nice Italian dinner. The seating area is completely open in a rectangular area with no sound buffers. Difficult to have a conversation at a small table of 4. This does not deter from the meal which was our reason to visit for our first time. We will be back.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. We will let Rachel know!!

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  30. EXNJGAL

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good Italian food is a much needed addition to the area. The food was very good. Everyone enjoyed their entrees. The clam app and lasagna were stand outs. The environment was bright and chic. Fenton is a nice destination. Our only complaint was the server rushed us out.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. We enjoyed cooking for you!

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  31. mmstaple

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely visit and will definitely return! Service was excellent and food was very tasty.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. We enjoyed serving you!

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  32. suzannebernstein

    Charlotte

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Fun Atmosphere Poor acoustics very loud not easy to have a conversation Servers were friendly, but need better training ie clear tables before next course Nice presentation, but food is not hot Shrimp was cooked perfectly, but the pasta was doughy

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Hi Suzanne, It sounds like you did not receive the best experience from us and for that I apologize. I will be addressing all of the concerns with Chef and our service team as a whole at our daily preshift meeting today so that we can make sure this does not happen again. Please reach out to me directly if I can do anything for you. Thank you, Joe Bee 912-508-8721

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  33. JulieM

    Raleigh

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was outstanding and our server was very friendly and personable. Our food, including appetizers and entrees took a long time to come out, much longer than visits in the past.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. Sorry for the delay! We are making adjustments to ensure we are timely with our food. We enjoyed serving you! Please reach out to me directly if there is anything I can do for you. Thank you, Joe Bee General Manager 912-508-8721

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Staff was great, food was good and had a nice time

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review.

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  35. BlairB

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had the opportunity to check out Colletta last night with some friends and it did not disappoint! Italian happens to be one of my absolute favorites and every dish was delicious. We ate outside as it happened to be a perfect night, but had a chance to peek inside. The atmosphere reminded me of what you would probably see at an Italian restaurant in New York with leather booths and low lighting with the smells coming from the open kitchen. You couldn’t help but get hungry just waiting there. We started off with the Focaccia and Burrata salad. Both were simple but flavorful. Our waitress told us all dough and pasta was made from scratch in house so we decided to get a few dishes to share. We got the Regina Colletta pizza which was unique and cooked perfectly. The flavors worked so well together I would recommend getting it. Then we got the lasagna and the mafaldine. The lasagna was good and was quite a few layers of thin homemade pasta sheets. Our favorite dish was the mafaldine which is their spicy pasta. This was the perfect amount of spice and wasn’t too much. The pasta shape was unique and the flavors were robust- our standout dish amongst the entire group. We also enjoyed a bottle of the Sangiovese which I would recommend again. Overall we had a really great experience and look forward to coming back and trying more things on the menu.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. We are at your service!

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  36. MariaU

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Dangerously delicious cocktails! Our server split time in and outside so we had to wait a few times but she was very helpful. Burrata was perfect for two.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review!

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  37. Chad

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ordered the family style selection off the menu and it was fantastic. Service was great. We had 6 people and the table was ready when we arrived. We’ll be going back. Great time!

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. We are at your service!

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  38. NicoleE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been multiple times and every time the service is outstanding and food is so delicious. The servers have extensive knowledge of the menu and give excellent food and wine recommendations, the food is always so delicious and perfectly portioned, and the ambiance is perfect. I never feel rushed, or like we wait too long - the service is perfectly timed! I always recommend to friends and family.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. We are at your service!

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  39. DavidC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Was seated immediately (had reservation), service was excellent, tables are nicely spaced to allow for conversation, food was very good with large to huge portions. The chicken parm could have fed my wife and I and with leftovers. Prices were what you would expect. Overall, very nice place with good food and great service.

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 28, 2023Thank you for your review. We are at your service!

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  40. tiffany

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! We left another nearby restaurant because they had 6+ items out of stock on their menu, and we felt that was unacceptable. Walked across the street to Colletta and it more than made up for it! Elizabeth is a very talented server. Cordial, accommodating and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. A great dining experience overall!

    Colletta - Cary, NCResponded on May 19, 2023Thank you for your review! We will let Elizabeth know!! We are at your service.

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FAQs

Colletta - Cary, NC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 766-0062.

Colletta - Cary, NC is rated 4.5 stars by 589 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 50 times today
Google Map for Colletta - Cary, NC

1 Fenton Main Street, Suite 170, Cary, NC 27511

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Cary

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Unspecified, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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