My husband and I got a reservation here and were able to get seated a little early. We started with the focaccia which was good, but I wish it was cut up more as breaking pieces off was a struggle. I also wish it was a little larger for the price. I got the chicken parmesan, which was delicious! It was huge and had a large portion of spaghetti. I had some leftovers to take home, which they packaged up for me. I liked the table we sat at and the ambiance. It was a good place for a date night. I would definitely come again! read more

Colletta - Focaccia - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Colletta is a great spot to celebrate, especially a birthday. They made it extremely special for mine! The food here is delicious as well and the service is very good. It's a romantic atmosphere with dim lighting but also a great place to celebrate with adult friends. They also have a cute outdoor area. We've been here a few times and the portions are inconsistent, the chicken parm was huge but the ravioli was a fairly small portion. read more

I love this place. I have been there twice (celebrating my 50th and now an anniversary) and each time they have given me a gift! What?! They even brought us a champagne toast. So thoughtful and generous. The ambiance and service both times have been excellent. The old fashioned was made perfectly. I could've eaten the entire loaf of focaccia with lemon whipped ricotta. My husband ordered a pasta with short rib. His portion seemed small, but in the end he decided it was perfect ( so used to eating with the eyes) I had the tagliatelle - it is served with the egg yolk chillin in the middle, so don't forget to toss it around before diving in. It was good. That portion was large - brought most of it home because since the focaccia stood no chance and took up room in my belly. We tore up the Brussel sprouts. Like quickly. I will definitely return. Still have to try their 1000 layer lasagna. read more

My husband and I went to Colletta for a birthday dinner before a show at Lenovo Arena on a Friday night. When my husband made the reservation he checked the celebrating a birthday option. The restaurant messaged him asking for my interests, and they had a small gift waiting on the table for me. Such a kind & thoughtful gesture. To top it off, the summer cocktail menu was amazing. I got the Strawberry Blonde spritz and my husband had the Peach Spritz, both were so yummy and paired wonderfully with the Peach pizza and Chicken Parm dishes. All the food is freshly prepared from scratch. I love to watch the kitchen. Such a cool ambiance. There's also outdoor seating which is great for summer nights. Thank you! We will definitely be back soon. read more

Colletta - Thoughtful gift waiting because we mentioned we were celebrating my birthday. Strawberry Blonde and the Peach Spritz. - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Colletta is always my go to when I'm craving Chicken Parmesan. The chicken parm at Colletta is cooked perfectly and has a good portion size. You can even get it drizzled with fresh Parmesan cheese. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night or even a special occasion. The cocktail list is also pretty good. My favorite is the Bitter Italian. read more

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Came here with my best friend. We came on a busy weekend and they manage to seat us quickly. Theres alot of people seated but it was quiet inside. The food came out in a timely manner. We ordered the meatballs, calamari and brocolini for appetizers. We shared the Cassarecce pasta cause the portion is enoughfor two(ground pork sausage, zucchini, fox farm mushroom topped with freshly grated paramesan) which was delicious except the mushroom was a little overpowering for me. The meatball could of been seasoned more well and brocolini cooked better(chewy texture). The calamari came out fresh and made crispy how I like it. My favorite appetizer out of 3 would be the calamari and the tangy dipping sauce that came with it. They have a stunning interior with great service, I will try there other menu items in the future. read more

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Easily some of the best food and service I've had in the triangle. The pasta was perfectly al dente (probably the closest to Italy I've had in a long time), the portions were actually large enough to warrant the prices (enough for tons of leftovers). The service was incredible, they made me feel incredibly welcome on my birthday. I will return again and again! read more

Colletta - Pizza Regina Colletta - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We came here for restaurant week as a party of 8 and they were very accommodating. However, the restaurant week menu wasn't very clearly printed and they verbally told us what was included and what wasn't. In the end they tried to charge us for 2 extra pizzas that we were told were part of the restaurant week menu. Thankfully my sister checked the receipt and the server was able to change the receipt after some conversation. The salads were perfectly dressed and pizzas were hot and fresh! read more

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Went here for my two year anniversary with my girlfriend and it was absolutely amazing! The food was great, the service was great, and the atmosphere was top tier. Would 100% recommend to anyone wanting a cute date spot. read more

Colletta - Margarita pizza and chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Delicious entrees, decent beer list, tasty cocktails and a relaxing atmosphere. Great wait staff and terrific specials-we'll be back!

I wish I could leave a 10 star review! Our family came to celebrate my birthday. My husband called ahead and the staff helped him prepare for the evening. The service was phenomenal, and we've never felt so pampered at a restaurant before! We were even greeted with a gift. Truly an exceptional experience. I cannot speak highly enough about the entire staff here. Professional, kind, attention to detail and excellent food- we will be back! read more

Colletta - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We stopped by Colletta on MLK day for a late lunch. Service was quite nice and the food was good. It was a bit pricey, but we did have enough for another meal. The tagliatelle was very rich with a delicious salty flavor of the pork. The salad with the burrata was perfection. The pizza was yummy and I enjoyed the hint of a sweet flavor. Nice Italian option in Fenton. read more

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We just ate here for my husband and his aunts birthday. Prior to our experience through the reservation booking we were asked if there was a special off occasion of which I said yes they went further than any other restaurant I have seen asking what both people celebrating a birthday we're interested in what their favorite things were, etc. then when we arrived at the restaurant, they gave each of them a small gift that was clearly thought out as it aligned to what I shared. Never have I ever seen this before. To top it off the food was great and they were given a free dessert. Food was great and the celebration was so nice and personalized. We will definitely be back. read more

Big shoutout to Colletta for an unforgettable night last Friday! Our server Dylan was absolutely phenomenal--he went above and beyond, made us feel so special, and handled everything like a total pro. Huge appreciation to Diana too for checking in on us--such a thoughtful touch. The food? Out of this world (as always). Colletta isn't just good--it's hands down my favorite Italian in the Triangle. Every dish hits. Every. Single. Time. If you're looking for incredible Italian food + service that makes you feel like family, Colletta is the place. read more

Our favorite restaurant in town!! The chicken parm lives up to the hype (especially the pasta), love the calamari, the lasagna is 10/10. The new watermelon feta is really good (a little spicy so only get if you like heat). The brunch is truly exceptional too!! Dont skip the baked alaska. Seriously we go so much I mustve left a review earlier at some point... seriously our fave. read more

Colletta did me so good! I had never been to Fenton so we decided to do a cousin's night out and try out this restaurant that was a TikTok rave at the time. Initially we had a hiccup with our reservations but the manager was awesome and made sure to correct it and get us seated as quickly as possible. The atmosphere was to die for. Not a lot of lighting but just enough to set the mood. Our waitress was very knowledgeable of the menu and was able to answer any and all questions that we had. The manager even came an offered us a few appetizers due to the reservation being messed up which was really nice. You could tell all the food, the sauces, everything was made to order because it just breathed freshness. It was fulfilling and seasoned perfectly. The meatballs lived up to the hype. They could be a meal by themselves. They meat was so tender with the sauce drizzled over it...yum. The ice cream at the end was an unexpected delight initially we got it to share but ended up ordering another. I can't wait to go back...maybe this time for some date night action! read more

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Featured: -Bucatini: the large NC shrimp was -Coppa Viola: rosemary + = -Affogato: if you're a coffee lover you'll love this dessert! You can also customize what gelato flavor you desire Service: 9/10 I sat at the bar , multiple bartenders took my order and were attentive Food : 8/10 the affogato was rich, if you're a coffee lover you'll enjoy. The bucatini had a good portion of shrimp. Ambiance: Very cute date night spot. I would highly recommend a reservation. You do have the option to sit at the bar read more

Colletta - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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From first views of the restaurant from the streets of Fenton, to the incredible ambiance of the interior, Colletta knocked it out of the park. My wife and I had reservations for her birthday, and the first... not the last example of them going above and beyond was the thoughtfulness of their acknowledging her special day with a gift left on the table specifically for her. Service was spot on, recommendations and plate presentations (and of course flavors) were on target, and we could not have asked for a better dining experience. I have finally found an Italian restaurant that I cannot wait to return to! read more

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CAUTION: CREDIT CARD FRAUD alert! Check your cc receipts to make sure your server doesn't add additional gratuity to your tab. Our party of 4 dined on a Sunday evening with a tab of $224.61 (I come with receipts!) and I graciously left a $53 cash tip on the table. The charge that cleared my bank was for $254.61. Mysteriously, an additional $30 had been added. The manager offered to refund me $30. Gee, thanks. I would seriously consider dining elsewhere, it simply is not worth the inflated pricing (e.g. $17 cosmo, $19 espresso martini, $32 chicken parm) let alone the exposure to cc fraud. Check those receipts! read more

I wish I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars! We had the BEST experience here tonight. Being a Friday night there was going to be a wait in order to sit at a table, so we opted for the bar and it was such a good choice. Chris and Maria helped us throughout the night and they were AMAZING!!! Super fun, personable, and made our whole night. Not only were the people great, but the espresso martini... phenomenal!! I think someone said they got ranked #5 in North Carolina, but we ranked them #1. The Moscow mule and margarita were also delicious. For our meal we split the chicken parm and spicy soppressata pizza, both of which were great! The vibes were great and the bar area was super cute! Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone in the area or visiting. read more

Colletta - Moscow mule, espresso martini, passion fruit margarita - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Dining at Colletta is a unique experience. Making a reservation is imperative on busy days. I made a booking for two on a Thursday four days out and the peak times were already full. I first heard of Colletta through a local Instagram food vlog and wanted to try them out. The place seems to be the spot to go for special occasions. Dining in one of the corner or barside booths can carry an intimate vibe. My neighbor and I were greeted by the hostess and shown to our table. The restaurant answered my phone call promptly when I told them we might be late. I appreciate their quick response! Our server was Ashley. She and Nicole went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. Ashley showed us how to order from Colletta's menu. We enjoyed a three-course meal with drinks. We got their wild boar casarecce and lasagna bolognese. My neighbor's Italian, and it takes a lot to satisfy him. I can say that Colletta satisfied his high bar on how good Italian should taste. I chose their vanilla gelato dessert and was pleased with the presentation. This is certainly the place to celebrate. Hats off to the staff! read more

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I went here for a private event, and I must say the space is absolutely beautiful. The room where we were seated was very intimate and our waitress. Michelle was incredible! We came on a Sunday afternoon and I figured there would be quite a few options because of brunch. There weren't many pasta dishes on the menu, but that was OK. I thought the food was good, but it's not your traditional Italian restaurant. Please be prepared for that and also open for a bit of a fusion styled experience. I appreciated the service more than anything else. Also, there're focaccia bread is pretty good and there is a yogurt, honey sauce that comes with it. I will give that a three out of five. The calamari I would probably give a three out of five as well. The tiramisu seems to have a bit of white chocolate in it, which is a little different and it's on a graham cracker. Not a graham cracker crust, but like pure graham cracker, which is also different. I would give the actual tiramisu as in the Ladyfinger part a four out of five. Give it a try. read more

Colletta - Calamari - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The food, drinks, service and ambiance are top tier! Not to mention the perfect location!

My girlfriends and I have been wanting to try Colletta for some time now and we finally had the opportunity to do so! We came for lunch on a Saturday a few days ago around 2pm. My girlfriend had made a reservation two days prior for the four of us. We wanted to do dinner but there were no options within two hours of our request of 5pm (when they reopen for dinner), so lunch it was! Nestled in Fenton in Cary (first time at Fenton - love it), the ambiance is pretty nice, spacious and cozy. I wouldn't say this is a "fancy" spot but also not your average mediocre Italian spot. It's definitely above average. The service was also good. Rosie was our server; she was friendly and attentive. On to the menu, which is reasonably extensive but not overwhelming. I started with a glass of Paso Robles Cabernet; it was good. I like that they have quite a few wine by the glass options. My girlfriend ordered a Prosecco cocktail. We shared a few appetizers and a pizza to start: Calamari, Caesar salad, Marinated Olives, and Margherita pizza. The Calamari was not my favorite; pretty rubbery and didn't taste fresh. I love a good Calamari and this was not it. The olives were pretty good, as I love to get these at every restaurant I try. The Caesar salad was delicious, so fresh, huge portion to share, and the perfect amount of dressing! Now that PIZZA! So I follow pizza like a pro-golfer follows the PGA. Is this NY style pizza? No. Is it comparible to NY style pizza, not quite, but the quality and deliciousness is. I'm from NY and the best pizza obviously lives there. That being said, this is the best "wood fired" style pizza I've had in the area. Tazza Kitchen was my favorite, until I tried this. They are both amazing, but Colletta's Margherita pizza gives you fresh, flavorful, Italy style pizza vibes. The best pizza I've ever had was in Florence, Italy, and this almost compares. I would hands down visit this spot again just for that pizza, or two. We ended up also getting 3 entrées: Cacio De Pepe (one with breaded chicken and one with shrimp) and the Chicken Parmesan with vodka pasta. I'll start with the fact that they only offer "fried chicken or shrimp" to add as a protein to the Cacio De Pepe, which I found slightly odd if everything is made fresh here. I ordered the "fried chicken" and my friend the shrimp, both looked good. The fried chicken was actually more of a breaded chicken (same they use for Chicken Parmesan) and it was DELICIOUS. Perfectly tender and flavorful. Unfortunately, the actual spaghetti noodles with the Cacio De Pepe dish were very bland, soggy, and overcooked and so was my friend's who got the same dish. I was honestly surprised by this as that is an easy dish to make. Also, it was $25. For a simple pasta dish at that price point, it should be perfect. My friend's vodka pasta was pretty good, as I tried a bite. In conclusion, I would give this spot 3.5-4 stars for the experience we had but giving 4 because I'd definitely come back for the pizza, salad, wine, service, and atmosphere/location. I'd even try a pasta again, in hopes of it being better! read more

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Came to dine at Colletta on a Sunday night at 5pm. Had a reservation prior and was seated promptly. The waiter was quick to come and greet us, take our order, and the food also quickly arrived. The ambiance of the place was very nice and had a slightly fancier tone. Definitely not a place for shorts and a t-shirt. I think the food here is pretty average. I guess you're paying for the location and ambiance here cause I thought the food was pretty plain given how much it cost. The ravioli was pretty good, but smaller portion size. The burrata was very delicate and I think they did a good job with this. The bucatini was an oily mess and was very heavily overpowering in taste. But considering that I've only had a very small portion of the menu, I'm sure there are other menu items that are great that I have yet to try. Overall solid place for a fancier meal. read more

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The food was good. The service was a little crazy just because it was a Friday night and the joint was packed. Very loud. Good party atmosphere. Not great if you were going on a first date (at least on a Friday). read more

S Tier. Every-time we go to Colletta we are blown away by the quality of the restaurant. Zero complaints about Colletta. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu and very personable. The menu rotates every season so you get the freshest meals possible. Their meatballs are the best item on the menu. We went for our anniversary and got a private table in the corner of the restaurant. Ulysses served us and he was very pleasant. They even gave us an anniversary gift! Would recommend taking out of town friends and family to show them the peak of what the triangle has to offer. read more

The doppio pasta dish was to die for! Half beet half lemon ricotta hand filled pasta I could've had two orders they were so delicious!! Overall the ambience was low light and nice. Our waitress helped us all with what to order everything looked great. We also had a margarita pizza which of course was very good too. read more

Colletta - Doppio pasta dish - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

We had dinner last weekend to honor my son's graduation from Duke. He completed his master's degree and it was a special occasion for our family visiting from Boston. It was fantastic! We were warmly welcomed and started off with a complimentary toast of "celebration bubbles". Since it was our first time at Colletta they described all of the menu choices and recommended favorites and shareable items. We tried their lasagna (15 layers and 3 days to prep), chicken parm with freshly prepared spaghetti, and a pizza. All of the entrees were fantastic and the service was excellent. We were presented with a celebration dessert, tiramisu with powdered chocolate spelling out "congratulations" AND a gift from the manager that matched the interests of the guest of honor. We could not have asked for more and want to thank Colletta for exceeding our expectations for this special occasion. read more

The place was packed and they got us in for a 6:30 reservation last minute which was amazing. Every dish was excellent! 10/10 recommend if your looking for great food and great service read more

Tonight we had the most delicious and thoughtful dining experience for my fiancé's birthday. The food was fantastic, the service top notch and manager Kenny's birthday gift for my partner was perfect. Consider Colletta for any special event or even just a regular night out! read more

Colletta - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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We enjoyed the Margarita Pizza and Affogato on their front patio. Nice atmosphere, great food and service!

Returned to Colletta after about 6 months. I didn't plan to ever return since my first experience was sub par, but Joe (manager) reached out and invited me back. The experience was 180. The vibes and feel of the restaurant were immaculate and it actually felt like the prices were warranted and this was further proven with the incredible food. Everything was a 5/5. We ordered the crispy potatoes to share and they were seasoned perfectly and covered in and bathed in a shallow pool of white sauce (a spruced up ranch, I believe?) Not a huge ranch guy at all, but worked really well. We ordered the margherita pizza and lasagna for entrees and they were both excellent. The pizza was just as good as the first time around and the lasagna was extremely flavorful with too many layers to count and dense. It lasted me 2+ meals. We debated dessert and were recommended the Spumoni with marshmallow. It sounded unique and it was. Ice cream engulfed in a large marshmallow which was torched table side. Incredible flavor and presentation. Thank you to Joe and the wonderful server, Zachary, that made our visit one to remember. I will be returning. read more

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Absolutely amazing! So happy I stumbled across this place. Started with the strawberry peppercorn limonata which was great! Not too sweet, refreshing. The scallops were meaty, the smoke mozzarella pizza super flavorful, the steak was tender and juicy, the Bucatini was great with big shrimp, and our waiter and service was top notch! We sat outside and the weather was perfect, nice ambiance with fans outside too. I am so impressed and will absolutely be back! read more

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Colletta is my personal favorite when it comes to authentic Italian flavors which never is compromised by quality over quantity. All of their pasta is homemade. They offer a variety of food selections as well as cocktails and desserts. Their service is excellent and never disappoints as all servers are well versed in understanding the brilliance of their chef! Best part is they offer outdoor and indoor seating with true Italian charm. read more

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I always enjoy this place. The waiter was very nice and helpful and the food is always so good and fresh. We come here for a little date night every once in a while read more

Bottom line: Good food and excellent service on my first visit to Colletta in Fenton Cary. The pasta choice of their Tagliatelle hit with a good but admittedly surprising taste and I enjoyed the slightly different take on Caesar salad. The Deets: I had a chance to swing by Collette over in Fenton of Cary to try them out and glad I did. The process of getting a reservation is easy on OpenTable app or website. Once I arrived, I was promptly brought to a nice table (I even offered to sit at the bar since I was solo and they stated I was fine at the booth table so I went with it). The atmosphere is nice there, can be casual place or a bit dressier but I'd go with a compromise of nice casual to describe it. Water was served quickly and I had a chance to look over their menu which has a nice balance of starters, pizza, pasta, and main dishes. I went with the Caesar salad to start with...I enjoyed their take on it, with plenty of cheese and using focaccia crumbs that are toasted. The crumbs were a nice change from hard large croutons while give a bit of bread crunch to the salad, I liked the texture difference. For my pasta choice, I went their their Tagliatelle that has pork tesa, black pepper, Braswell Farms egg, chive, and Parmesan (I asked them to go light on the pepper). The taste was not what I was expecting...there was more of a sharpness/boldness or maybe a punch to the flavor which was surprising but nice. Definitely was expecting more of a carbonara type finish from the menu description but this one stood out from the expected. What definitely made the move up to a 5 star visit was the service, in that everyone including my server was extremely positive, helpful, and made sure I was taken care of every bit of the way for my first visit to Colletta. I liked my meal and I am hoping to try more out on the menu in future visits. read more

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So might not be a popular opinion but Colletta was ehhh nothing to write home about ...maybe it was the dishes that were had ? But to me it was lack luster.. The charcuterie board was boring ... the crumbled cheeses were not the best and was messy .. the meats were basic and nothing to wow you with.. The chicken parm was basic and just ok.. chicken was on the dry side .. sauce was just basic. The Shrimp Bucatini was lack luster... the shrimp was a bit over cooked and the sauce and flavor that was supposed to be on the dish was very mild and mute and didn't add much flavor to the dish. Overall I felt the place is overhyped and a bit on the pricier side for some basic Italian food... Staff was fine.. vibes were ok... love the open kitchen but wish it produced better food. read more

Colletta - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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I can only rate my experience based on cocktails and vibes. I was having dinner at Crawford Brother, but had some pre-dinner cocktails to start. The bar staff make a great Aperol Spritz. There is a nice vibe at the bar. May visit them in the future to try their dinner menu. read more

This is a generous number for stars, and I had to wait a while to write my review because I was so offended by the whole experience. Overall I kept getting disappointed as the meal continued. When we arrived at 4:30 and asked for a table for 5. The hostess said she would seat us if we could be out in a hour!!! We agreed but were confused as none of us had ever been told that before...and it seems just a little rude or that she was doing us some huge favor... Once seated our server told us that it was close enough to 5PM to be able to order on the right side (entrees) of the menu, but that it could take a little longer. My husband ordered a drink, server came back and apologized saying they had run out of it. No problem. That can happen. Then he ordered the fish and again our server came back and said that kitchen was a little behind a d wouldn't be able to do the fish. So he ordered the lasagna, and again the server came back and said due to the kitchen being behind they wouldn't do the lasagna either. My husband said, "so basically we actually can't order from the right side of the menu."The server said, "no" and apologized yet again. All in all it took 15 mins just get our order in with all the back and forth. Once the food arrived our server was coming in every 10 mins to "check on us" and was cleaning up plates before everyone was done and grabbing plates before asking if we had even finished. She brought us the check without being asked, I guess to ensure we would meet our 1 hour limit. The food was average at best and way, and I'm mean WAY overpriced for what we got. No Manager came by even though our server knew we were feeling frustrated. And it would be at this point that a manager should have come to check on us, even if she was unaware of our experience- it's just good practice to check on your guests. Our server was apologetic, which is something, but it was such a poor experience and I was so frustrated and felt bad for my family visiting us from out of town for the holidays. read more