Colletta - Cary, NC

4.6 (1774)

$30 and under

Italian

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

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2 people

May 23, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Lively
Romantic

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 766-0062
Website
https://www.collettarestaurant.com/location/colletta-fenton-cary/?y_source=1_ODE4NDQwNTUtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1 Fenton Main Street, Suite 170, Cary, NC 27511
Neighborhood
Cary
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

Popular dishes

FOCACCIA$8.00
lemon ricotta, honey, black pepper, parmesan
COLLETTA INSALATA$13.00
local lettuces, cucumber, radish, olives, banana peppers, soppressata, creamy Italian
POLPETTE$17.00
C.A.P. beef, pork, San Marzano tomato DOP, basil, parmesan
CAESAR$17.00
romaine, focaccia crumb, parmesan, lemon Caesar
FRISÉE$16.00
arugula, gorgonzola, orange, fennel, pistachio
BURRATA$18.00
balsamic, strawberries, arugula, pickles red onion, cucumbers, toasted pinenuts, flatbread
CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE$26.00
daily salami and cured meats, rotating cheese, jam, bread
MARINATED OLIVES$13.00
Ligurian, green Cerignola, and Castelvetrano olives, salsa verde
Wood-Fired Shrimp$18.00
salsa verde
FIRE-ROASTED BONE MARROW$24.00
prosciutto jam, parsley salad, pickled onion, toast

Pizza

PIZZA'S ARE SERVED FOR THE TABLE AND AS READY

MARGHERITA$19.00
San Marzano tomato DOP, mozzarella, basil, parmesan
SPICY SOPPRESSATA$21.00
San Marzano tomato DOP, mozzarella, oregano, aleppo honey
'REGINA COLETTA'$22.00
mozzarella, garlic, ricotta, arugula, parmesan, aged balsamic, prosciutto
SAUSAGE$21.00
San Marzano tomato DOP, smoked mozzarella, arugula, pickled red onion, provolone piccante
LEMONOSA$22.00
lemon, fennel, garlic, ricotta, smoked mozzarella
FUNGHI$22.00
local mushrooms, whipped goat cheese, mozzarella, lemon

Pasta

TAGLIATELLE$28.00
pork tesa, black pepper, Braswell Farms egg, chive, parmesan
RADIATORI$28.00
CAB bolognese, tomato, basil, parmesan, ricotta
CASARECCE$28.00
charred onion pesto, Blue Sky asparagus, peas, pecorino romano
RAVIOLI$30.00
smoked gouda, mortadella, brown butter pesto, candied pistachio
MAFALDINE$33.00
Fox & Farm mushrooms, sunchoke, spring onion, walnut, parmesan
Agnolotti$38.00
wild boar, NC sweet potatoes, rosemary butter, Calabrian chili, balsamic, parmigiano
BUCATINI$35.00
NC wild caught shrimp, arugula, tomato butter, garlic, vino blanco, lemon

Piatti

*only available after 5pm*

CHICKEN PARMESAN$31.00
crispy Joyce Farms breast, spaghetti, vodka sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, basil
GOLDEN TILEFISH$38.00
turnip, fennel, asparagus, citrus, almonds
22oz CAB RIBEYE$65.00
black garlic jus, crispy potatoes, Nduja vinaigrette
LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$39.00
besicamela, beef bolognese, basil
GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANO$28.00
pomodoro, mozzarella, parmesan
RISOTTO$26.00
turnip, daikon radish, basil oil

Contorni

LOCAL MUSHROOMS$10.00
shallot, garlic, marsala
ASPARAGUS$10.00
parmesan
BRUSSELS SPROUTS$10.00
calabrian chili vinaigrette, raisins, sesame, parsley
TURNIPS$10.00
goat cheese, prosciutto, basil
CRISPY POTATOES$10.00
Calabrian aioli, parmesan

Bicchiere

PROSECCO, Jeio by Bisol, Veneto, Italy NV$13.00
BRUT ROSÉ, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy 2022$12.00
ROSÉ, Tenuta Regaleali 'Le Rose', Sicily, Italy 2022$14.00
PINOT GRIGIO, Santa Margherita, Alto Adige, Italy 2023$13.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Infamous Goose, Marlborough, New Zealand 2023$14.00
GAVI DI GAVI, Enrico Serafino, Piedmont, Italy 2023$16.00
SOAVE, Inama, Veneto, Italy 2023$13.00
MOSCATO D'ASTI, Ercolé, Piedmont, Italy 2023$14.00
CHARDONNAY/ MALVASIA, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy 2022$13.00

Bottiglie

FRIULANO, Venica & Venica , Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy 2023$54.00
GRECO DI TUFO, Mastroberardino, Campania, Italy 2021$64.00
ROERO ARNEIS, Malabaila Di Canale, 'Le Tre', Piedmont, Italy 2021$55.00
KERING, Abbazia Di Novacella, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 2023$59.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Hunuc, Maule Valley, Maule Valley, Chile 2023$48.00
SAUVIGNON BLANC, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley, CA 2023$68.00
CHARDONNAY, Cuvaison 'Vintner's Select', Carneros, CA 2020$57.00
CHARDONNAY, St Innocent 'Freedom Hill', Willamette Valley, OR 2021$85.00

New World Reds

PINOT NOIR, Infraction Wines, Russian River Valley, CA 2021$73.00
PINOT NOIR, Sokol Blosser 'Estate', Dundee Hills, OR 2019$100.00
MERLOT, Trig Point 'Diamond Dust Vineyard, Alexander Valley, CA 2022$60.00
GRENACHE, Elizabeth Spencer, Mendocino, CA 2022$62.00
GRENACHE, La Sirena 'Aviatrix' by Heidi Barrett, Eldorado County, CA 2019$105.00
SANGIOVESE, Stolpman 'Love You Bunches', Ballard Canyon, CA 2022$59.00
ZINFANDEL, Hendry 'Block 7&22', Napa Valley, CA 2021$95.00
ZINFANDEL BLEND, Ridge 'Geyserville Red', Alexander Valley, CA 2022$130.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Truchard, Paso Robles, CA 2022$75.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Tayros by Silenus, Napa Valley, CA 2022$90.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Raymond 'Reserve', Napa Valley, CA 2020$115.00
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, CA 2020$125.00

Classic Italian Reds

NEBBIOLO, Giuseppe Cortese Langhe, Piedmont 2020$74.00
BAROLO, Renato Corino, La Morra, Piedmont 2020$110.00
VALPOLICELLA, Pra 'Morandina', Veneto 2022$57.00
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, La Giaretta 'Ave', Veneto 2020$94.00
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA, Bertani 'Villa Arvedi', Veneto 2020$155.00
CHIANTI CLASSICO, Castell'in Villa, Tuscany 2019$68.00
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, Castello di Volpaia, Tuscany 2019$120.00
ROSSO DI MONTALCINO, Il Poggione, Tuscany 2021$76.00
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, Casanova delle Cerbaie, Tuscany 2019$135.00
SUPER TUSCAN, Querciabella 'Mongrana', Tuscany 2020$74.00
SUPER TUSCAN, Aia Vecchia 'Sor Ugo' Bolgheri Superiore , Tuscany 2021$110.00
SUPER TUSCAN, Poggio Al Tesoro 'Il Seggio', Tuscany 2021$115.00
SUPER TUSCAN, Argiano 'Solengo', Tuscany 2021$160.00
AGLIANICO, Mastroberardino 'Taurasi Radici', Campania 2020$69.00
ETNA ROSSO, Tornatore 'Pietrarizzo', Sicily 2019$85.00

What 1,774 people are saying

Colletta - Cary, NC reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Raleigh
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Colletta in Cary, NC is a vibrant dining destination praised for its "fantastic service" and "exceptional food." Guests love the personalized touches for special occasions, making it a "go-to for celebrations." While it's on the pricier side, the "ambiance and food quality" often justify the splurge. Highly recommended for memorable dining experiences.

1,774 Reviews

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Leila VIP
Raleigh11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. I reserved through opentable and checked the box saying we were celebrating a birthday, it happened to be a friends 40th. The restaurant reached out and asked all sorts of questions, ranging from the birthday girl's name and favorite color. When we got there they had us set up at the most beautiful table by the window in a perfect location with a gift ready and waiting for her- what a special touch. The food and service was FAST and amazing, we just could not have asked for anything more. It was perfect.
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Laura
Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is by far my new favorite restaurant. I spent my birthday here, and they made me feel so special and went out of their way in thoughtful, unique and unexpected ways, going above and beyond to celebrate my birthday. The food and drinks were fantastic, the pasta was obviously made in house and was so delicious, and the suggestions made by our server were fantastic. We loved everything about this experience, the ambiance, the food, and will be back soon!
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Rebekah
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked here for our daughter’s birthday. She and her friends had an incredible experience. Their server was amazing, the food was delicious, and they even gave her a small gift for her birthday. They were so accommodating, even with a power outage earlier in the day. Highly recommend!
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Laura VIP
Raleigh25 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Colletta is amazing! Not only was the food and service wonderful but they gave us actual gifts for our birthdays! We indicated on the reservation that we were both celebrating our birthdays so they messaged and asked our hobbies. We responded that we both love travel and they got us a portable charger and digital luggage scale! The lasagna was fantastic as usual. The ravioli with mortally and pistachios was incredible. The staff is always so nice! This is our go-to for special occasions!
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Leah
Raleigh1 review
3.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This place came highly recommend I wanted to like it but the table had flies or gnats buzzing around. The lasagna was underbaked and it was the number 1 dish I was told to try. The appetizers and dessert were fantastic. Overall though I came away disappointed
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Derek
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Awesome experience every single time! Fantastic service and staff!
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William
Raleigh4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is great and the food matches that. It’s a special event place for my family as it’s expensive, but it’s been worth the splurge every time so far.
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Kathy
Raleigh1 review
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The service was excellent but the entire menu is completely overpriced. $18 for a spritz, $35 for a pasta dish with 5 shrimp. I knew the pricing before we made the reservation but the food was not good enough to support that pricing in my opinion.
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Cheyenne
Raleigh1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They made my partners birthday such an amazing and memorable experience. Great food, great drinks, I neeeeed that espresso martini recipe
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Kraig VIP
Raleigh1 review
1.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I’ve been to this restaurant a dozen times since it opened. Unfortunately, more often than not, my table isn’t ready at the time of my reservation. I’ve waited as long as 20–30 minutes in some cases, with the most recent wait around 10–15 minutes. While occasional delays are understandable, it’s frustrating when a restaurant that enforces a credit card hold for no-shows consistently struggles to seat guests on time—it doesn’t reflect well. Service quality has been inconsistent, ranging from very good to underwhelming. On our last visit, we were seated at a table behind the host stand that had a large crack, which caused the wine glass to wobble and spill during pouring. While we’ve had some excellent service in the past, the overall experience has been about 50/50. The food is good and has noticeably improved since opening. However, I do miss the olive oil that used to be served with the bread—the current butter spread doesn’t feel very Italian. I genuinely want to see this place succeed, but with so many new options opening up, it’s getting harder to justify coming back regularly.
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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 4.6 stars by 1774 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 41 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cary
Hours of operation
Mon 11:00 am–8:00 pm Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

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Colletta - Cary, NC

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Rigatoni

Bucatini

Ravioli

Antipasti

FOCACCIA$8.00

COLLETTA INSALATA$13.00

POLPETTE$17.00

CAESAR$17.00

FRISÉE$16.00

BURRATA$18.00

CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE$26.00

MARINATED OLIVES$13.00

Wood-Fired Shrimp$18.00

FIRE-ROASTED BONE MARROW$24.00

Pizza

MARGHERITA$19.00

SPICY SOPPRESSATA$21.00

'REGINA COLETTA'$22.00

SAUSAGE$21.00

LEMONOSA$22.00

FUNGHI$22.00

Pasta

TAGLIATELLE$28.00

RADIATORI$28.00

CASARECCE$28.00

RAVIOLI$30.00

MAFALDINE$33.00

Agnolotti$38.00

BUCATINI$35.00

Piatti

CHICKEN PARMESAN$31.00

GOLDEN TILEFISH$38.00

22oz CAB RIBEYE$65.00

LASAGNA BOLOGNESE$39.00

GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANO$28.00

RISOTTO$26.00

Contorni

LOCAL MUSHROOMS$10.00

ASPARAGUS$10.00

BRUSSELS SPROUTS$10.00

TURNIPS$10.00

CRISPY POTATOES$10.00

Bicchiere

PROSECCO, Jeio by Bisol, Veneto, Italy NV$13.00

BRUT ROSÉ, Lamberti, Veneto, Italy 2022$12.00

ROSÉ, Tenuta Regaleali 'Le Rose', Sicily, Italy 2022$14.00

PINOT GRIGIO, Santa Margherita, Alto Adige, Italy 2023$13.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC, Infamous Goose, Marlborough, New Zealand 2023$14.00

GAVI DI GAVI, Enrico Serafino, Piedmont, Italy 2023$16.00

SOAVE, Inama, Veneto, Italy 2023$13.00

MOSCATO D'ASTI, Ercolé, Piedmont, Italy 2023$14.00

CHARDONNAY/ MALVASIA, Querceto, Tuscany, Italy 2022$13.00

Bottiglie

FRIULANO, Venica & Venica , Friuli-Venezia-Giulia, Italy 2023$54.00

GRECO DI TUFO, Mastroberardino, Campania, Italy 2021$64.00

ROERO ARNEIS, Malabaila Di Canale, 'Le Tre', Piedmont, Italy 2021$55.00

KERING, Abbazia Di Novacella, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy 2023$59.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC, Hunuc, Maule Valley, Maule Valley, Chile 2023$48.00

SAUVIGNON BLANC, Long Meadow Ranch, Napa Valley, CA 2023$68.00

CHARDONNAY, Cuvaison 'Vintner's Select', Carneros, CA 2020$57.00

CHARDONNAY, St Innocent 'Freedom Hill', Willamette Valley, OR 2021$85.00

New World Reds

PINOT NOIR, Infraction Wines, Russian River Valley, CA 2021$73.00

PINOT NOIR, Sokol Blosser 'Estate', Dundee Hills, OR 2019$100.00

MERLOT, Trig Point 'Diamond Dust Vineyard, Alexander Valley, CA 2022$60.00

GRENACHE, Elizabeth Spencer, Mendocino, CA 2022$62.00

GRENACHE, La Sirena 'Aviatrix' by Heidi Barrett, Eldorado County, CA 2019$105.00

SANGIOVESE, Stolpman 'Love You Bunches', Ballard Canyon, CA 2022$59.00

ZINFANDEL, Hendry 'Block 7&22', Napa Valley, CA 2021$95.00

ZINFANDEL BLEND, Ridge 'Geyserville Red', Alexander Valley, CA 2022$130.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Truchard, Paso Robles, CA 2022$75.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Tayros by Silenus, Napa Valley, CA 2022$90.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Raymond 'Reserve', Napa Valley, CA 2020$115.00

CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Crossbarn by Paul Hobbs, Napa Valley, CA 2020$125.00

Classic Italian Reds

NEBBIOLO, Giuseppe Cortese Langhe, Piedmont 2020$74.00