Colletta

Colletta's has become a family favorite for special events. This was my third time here. We didn't reserve a table this time and asked to sit at the bar. We were able to sit at the kitchen bar, which was entertaining. I had the short ribs with spinach over polenta. I was at first leary of the polenta but actually it was delicious. Because I was celebrating my birthday they provided a complimentary dessert that was also delicious. Overall great place and atmosphere. There was a live performance that was also nice.

Our dinner celebrating our dear friend and her upcoming nuptials turned out to be a fantastic experience - in large part because we had such an amazing server, Ashley! Her energy is fantastic and she really set the tone for the entire dining experience. Thank you for being your fabulous self, Ashley (the one real way). We’ll definitely be back! Cheers!

I chose this place for my birthday and I’m glad I did . We made reservations for 7:30 and when we arrived , it was busy but not jam packed . Seated about 2 minutes after being checked in . The hostess staff were very friendly. Our server I believe his name was Nathan . He was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu . I loved how the servers all worked together in unison . Refilling our drinks , running the food , cleaning the tables .( shows how well the restaurant practices teamwork) . Our came out in 10 minutes or less , I would say . The steak dish was amazing (seasoned from head to toe ) . Highly recommend ). Each dish has great portion size and I will definitely return . It also has a outdoor patio area if you’re interested . All in all I would return and I recommend making a reservation .

We went here for the first time, and it was wonderful. Our server, Ashely, spoiled us as she said she would! The food was terrific, and the bruschetta was the best I had so far. I will come back.

Family style meal, service food, variety, taste were all top notch! We came in a fairly large group, food was steadily delivered. We had everything from pizza, meatballs, salads, pastas, pork chops steak, eggplant and varieties of dessert for a business meal. It was fantastic. The server didn't miss a beat. Tables stayed bussed, drinks were filled and plates were quickly removed and replaced as needed. Thanks for the experience.

Food was expertly prepared, the mushroom appetizer was soft and well seasoned and my black pepper tagliatelle main was al dente. The atmosphere was great for a team dinner and the place wasn't crowded for dinnertime. It's also located within a very cute shopping mall!

First time dining with them! If I can give out one tip, ALWAYS BOOK RESERVATIONS DIRECTLY WITH THEM! Call their number and book your reservations with them directly and try to avoid 3rd party booking websites. Today, we and a few other groups seemed to have encountered some weird calls impersonating them and requested something very unusual. However general manager Macy and other staff were able to take action and handle the situation rather swiftly. Other than that, we were seated right away and enjoyed our evening. Pasta was perfectly al dente and their margherita pizza was incredible!

We came to Colletta for our five year anniversary and had the best time. The food was great — the fungi pizza and Brussels sprouts were stand out dishes. The service was even better. Ashley made our night so special and she was so friendly and fun to talk with. Will absolutely be coming back and trying more delicious dishes.

As someone who is gluten free I'm always a little nervous when places mention gluten free options. However Colletta went above and beyond to accommodate my food allergy and I had the best gluten free pizza I think I've ever had! We sat on the patio and it was perfect-appreciate a well placed fan.

Food and service were excellent! Favorites were the black pepper tagliatelle The staff was also very accommodating and assisted us in taking care of our 6 month old.

I love the food at Colletta, and their espresso martinis are probably the best in Alpharetta! I am *very* picky about my espresso martinis. Colletta makes them with real fresh espresso and the perfect foam on top. So if you just stop by the bar for a drink - this is the one to get! We started with the prosciutto di parma, which comes with honeycomb. It's the best appetizer on the menu! When it comes to pasta, I try to stay gluten free. Colletta's gluten free pasta is lovely. I ordered the gluten free CAB bolognese and it was amazing. The sauce is flavorful and thick. My friend ordered the black pepper tagliatelle and said it was also amazing. I couldn't try it because of the gluten, but she said the egg yolk on top made it extra delicious. The restaurant is clean, open, and nicely decorated. They have a cute side-patio for when the weather is nice. We sat inside tonight with a very large group. We had 10 ladies celebrating a birthday. We were seated in the back room, which is a bit more private. Our server and the manager (I think his name was Austin?) were both friendly. They knew we were celebrating a couple birthdays, had had roses on the table for the birthday girls! My one complaint about Colletta is the speed. The kitchen seems to get a bit overwhelmed with larger groups and although our reservation was at 6:30, the food didn't arrive until 8:30. Now, keep in mind we were a big group of 10 women. We had various food allergies and preferences (a gluten allergy, a shellfish allergy, and a vegetarian) at our table. So I know we weren't the easiest group. Even so, two hours to get entrees seemed a bit long. After the meal, they brought us bday cakes for the women celebrating and a special candle. I will be back to Colletta for a date night soon. Can't wait for another espresso martini!

This restaurant is just beautiful. Walking in through the big grand doors, I was a little disappointed at how slow and long service was even though they weren't busy but staff were very friendly. It did seem like they were new and being trained. Let's talk food - hands down best bolognese in the area and surrounding towns, my kids kept asking for me. Pizza was very disappointing , burnt bottoms and strong burnt flavor. The calabrese had hot honest which added a nice touch. Plenty of public parking In the area. This would be a great date night spot, and had a nice outdoor closed off area

Booked a reservation here for my birthday because I'm gluten free and they have the best gluten free pizza around! We ordered cocktails and pizza... until the manager came over and said they were out of gluten free dough tonight! Bummer... but they really made it up to us. The manager brought out a comped charcuterie board, dessert, AND comped my meal! Seriously some great service here. Very knowledgeable about allergies etc. at the end of the meal Surthy ( Manager) came back over and gave me a $50 gift card to come back and get the pizza another time. WOW. Will be coming back and I recommend you do too!

Worst experience. Chicken Parmesan was a "frozen dinner." Waiter was too busy talking to another party...like we could hear the whole conversation. I just wanted to pay and get out but I waited so long it felt like a hostage situation. Couldn't get out fast enough. Never again !

Came on a weekend afternoon to try their new brunch menu. Wanted to order the French toast but was told that it was not available anymore. So we decided to opt for the black pepper tagliatelle because the table next to us ordered it and it looked good and we also got the basket of bread assortment. The assortment came with lemon brioche, Nutella donut, Italian donut holes and a biscuit. The pasta was pretty good but a little too salty and the noodles were not al dente, I thought it was a little too hard. The basket was pretty good and my favorite was the donut holes. Overall, the service was great! They came to check on us multiple times. Will be back to try their other items.

Authentic Italian flavours, great ambience , delicious deserts, and a lovely atmosphere for a perfect date night

We came here for Valentines dinner and loved it. The ambiance was sooooo beautiful, and I was really excited to be there. They even had little roses and candles on the tables for Valentines Day. They start you off with complimentary bread (so toasty!) and olive oil. We then got shrimp scampi to start and two different pizzas, fungi and Margherita, for our entrees. Everything was sooo goood!!!! I really liked the flavors of the shrimp scampi and the flatbread that it came with. The pizzas are a good size. We had a significant amount that we brought home, so we would probably share a pizza and try a pasta next time! They also had some potatoes (side) on the menu that looked really good as well! Can't wait to come back to try! Our server was a little bit slower, but it didn't really make a difference because we were enjoying our time. Food recs: Margherita pizza & Shrimp Scampi

I have to give props to this restaurant again because it is consistently AWESOME! We always go here for any family celebration and they always exceed our expectations. The people who work there, Austin, Israel, and Anthony, are just amazing. Not to mention that the food is outstanding and delicious. Colletta's has so many tasty options that is is hard to pick what to order....just know that no matter what you choose, Colletta's will not disappoint you.

The food and drinks were fantastic! This is a great spot for a date night or an event. There are photo ops inside and outside and there's a patio on the side for outdoor dining. The kitchen was backed up so it took 45 mins to get our entrees but the server brought us extra bread and apologized. I def recommend this restaurant for good food and good times. Very classy.

Sorry but aside from the meatballs, the food was not good at all. Ordered chicken parm...it has a weird breading very granular and not very flavorful. The noodles are cooked in squid water so if like seafood flavor this might be tasty for you but for us it was awful. The pizza was ok nothing great either sorry!

I have eaten at Colletta many times but this was my first time for brunch and wow did they deliver. First and foremost the food was spectacular as always, eggs were a perfect over medium, their breakfast potato's were to die for and the steak was perfectly cooked. Flavors and ingredients are always fresh. Secondly, service always above par, our server said that he was new and this was his first brunch service. He was polite, knowledgeable and courteous. We felt like the only table there as 3 other people checked and made sure we had everything we needed. I would expect nothing less from Colletta. Finally the atmosphere of the restaurant is perfect. It feels like being at home for a family dinner. Would recommend 10/10 for anyone looking for an amazing brunch. I've never been dissatisfied there. It's my favorite spot for a reason.

Collettas is a fantastic restaurant. The ambiance is on point with a very cozy atmosphere. We booked a reservation and were seated immediately. Everyone tried a different appetizer so we could try them all. Each one was better than the next. Burrata, grilled octopus, meatballs, and the focaccia bread. The bread was amazing. My friend ordered an Amaretto sour which was probably the best one I have ever had. When the meals came out it was so quiet. We had pizzas, chicken Parmesan, lasagna, and ravioli. Everything was so yummy. Can't wait to go back to Collettas.

I went here with my in-laws and fiancée for her birthday dinner. Before dinner, I had a bourbon smash, and she had a margarita at the bar. Both drinks were good, but a bit pricey for what they were. For dinner, we opted for the family-style option, which was well worth the price per person considering the amount of food. We ordered a bottle of wine along with burrata and meatballs as appetizers before deciding on the family-style option, and ended up with more food than we could finish. The cab flat iron and black pepper tagliatelle were the main entrées served toward the end, and they did not disappoint. For dessert, they brought out a sample plate with multiple desserts, and all were great. The service was awesome, and the outdoor seating made for an intimate, candle-lit dinner. The whole evening felt more like an "experience" rather than just grabbing a bite to eat, as we were there for over two hours, but it was very enjoyable from start to finish.

Highly recommend Colletta At Avalon. This wood-fired ocen Italian restaurant is certainly a spot where we will return. We ordered their Family Style menu and it did not disappoint. I think we got most of the menu haha. One right after the other, the dishes continued to impress. The Black Pepper Tagliatelle, the Malfadine Nero and the Prosciutto di Parma were the highlights. Dang, I almost missed the Ricotta Zeppole! Anyways, you've got to try this spot.

There was a technical glitch with my takeout order. So when I came to pick it up it was not ready. Manager was kind enough to quickly get one in, even though the kitchen was shutting down. It was worth the wait. Pizza (fungi) was phenomenal! The manager and his staff exceptionally kind and helpful. The restaurant patio looks amazing.

My partner took me here for date night and it was a very beautiful time. The restaurant had dim lighting, a soft ambiance, and a romantic space We had a full booth to ourselves and felt a lot of privacy. We did attend during a time it was not super busy so I would say that both also have other tables in front of them, although, during the time we came no one was sitting in front of us. We ordered Pizza, pasta, and potatoes. All of the food was mouthwatering and delicious. Everything was created perfectly and our waiter was very lovely and attentive. Additionally, we did not feel rushed and our waiter had great recommendations to the drink and food list. I would love to go back to this restaurant anytime. It was such a lovely and romantic experience.

Let's start with the positive, the front end and wait staff are very friendly and inviting. That's all that was good with our experience. We took our family here to celebrate a birthday. We brought a cake where they held in the back but didn't communicate with our waitress but that's not what went wrong. They tried to charge a $30 cake cutting fee. Nowhere do they mention that, no one said anything about it and never in my life have I seen something so absurd at a restaurant. The food was just meh. The mushroom pizza was tasty, the bread was good and the meatballs were okay. The pasta had no flavor and for these prices, we expect better. We also ordered cappuccinos and gelato. Those were good but then the cake fee set it off for us. Also, they don't have a changing table for families. What Italian restaurant doesn't have family friendly bathrooms? Won't be coming back

Fantastic food and cocktails. Fresh ingredients, and all food made from scratch. I went twice in 2 weeks because it was so good, with great waiters in Marshand and Colette. The lasagna is special. And the peach sorbet!

Colletta was such an incredible experience. Our server Steven offered the best service. Food was excellent and so was the vibe. We all enjoyed ourselves so much! Drinks were on point and the wait staff made sure to clear our plates quick. Love that! To wrap it in the Manager Austin was such a pleasure to speak to. He checked on us and asked us for feedback and we of course were very pleased. We will definitely be back!

We came back to Colletta for my birthday dinner and it was as always, a great experience. I'm sad that the beet salad has been taken off the menu because it was so good. The Calabrese pizza, black pepper tagliatelle, chicken parm, tiramisu (the best) and chocolate cake were delicious. Must-orders. I would skip the octopus as it was dry. Thank you Colletta for consistently great meals!

Where do I begin. Date night with Hubbie and it was incredible. The food was amazing. The best lasagna I've ever had. The service was outstanding. Marci the Manager was brilliant. Adam our server was excellent. The food was incredible. I had the sausage ravioli. It was so flavorful. My husband had lasagna. The homemade pasta was light, but firm and delicious.. Our appetizers were meatballs and peach burrata. The food itself was wonderful, but the service is what will bring me back again. Great job!

I wish I could give this place ten stars - For the people, the service, the food - everything! We just hosted a baby shower here and it was amazing! From the very first greeting by Vinny offering to help carry things in from the SUV, to Rashard always checking in and helping move things around to make it a beautiful setting! The FOOD was incredible as always - shrimp and grits, brunch sandwiches, those pastries... but this time the service really shone - I am grateful for the lovely way we were all treated, it felt like the entire restaurant was rejoicing in our new little one! Please thank everyone and blessings to you for bringing happiness in this sometimes weary world!

The pasta was homemade and was delish. I had the shrimp pasta. The service was great and the restaurant gave a quaint Italian feel. I have frequented a few times for lunch and dinner.

I can not rave about this place enough. Ambiance: Dark but not too dark, romantic intimate restaurant dark. The decor is simple and elegant. It's not too loud, but there's definitely a buzz of conversation. I didn't see any children when I went for dinner, it was young adults to middle aged guests. Service: Shelly deserves the biggest of shout outs. I am sure all of the servers here are great, but Shelly was incredible. She knew the menu in and out, she checked on us often but not so much that it disrupted our meal, she did everything and more to ensure we had a wonderful time at Colletta. To give an example of the level of customer care: we ordered San Pellegrino but at some point the restaurant had temporarily ran out of bottles. No big deal at all, we were able to order a bottle earlier. But the manager went out of his way to get their stock replenished and personally brought our table two bottles. We didn't even ask for it. That's how much they care about your dining experience here. Food: The food is stunning. Every dish was cohesive and well balanced. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the options here Must get: - meatballs (so tender and juicy) - any of their pizzas, but I specifically enjoyed the duck confit. It was sweet, tangy, and savory in all of the best ways - Linguine is spicy and full of fresh seafood Might be the best restaurant in the Avalon!!

Pasta made to order. Fantastic. The decor is upscale yet laid back. The Avalon in Alpharetta, where it's located is a highly desirable neighborhood. Walkability of surrounding shops is A+ Pizzas are great also. Service is always top notch.

We went during the brunch time. The brunch menu has more breakfast options than lunch options. We requested for the tagliatelle that was very delicious and antipasto salad that was also very good. I had a reservation at 2:30pm but the restaurant was plenty of available tables. The service was polite and good, but nothing special to highlight. I would try the dinner expecting have more plate options.

Celebrated our 5 year anniversary here and unfortunately, it was a major disappointment. The host was aloof and looked as though she didn't know we had a reservation. We were sat and didn't see our service for 20 minutes before we got water. Our entree came out the same time as our appetizers, filling our small table and making it hard to maneuver. The server didn't inform me that the lasagna is a portion that can feed up to 3 people. Had I known this I would've ordered another dish. It was MASSIVE, I barely made a dent in it. Thankfully, we took our first bite and were very satisfied. The food ended up being the only good thing about our evening. We booked a reservation and listed that we are celebrating not only our wedding as newlyweds, but our 5 year dating anniversary. Not once did anyone acknowledge our anniversary or wish us congratulations. With this place having such high ratings and being consider "upscale Italian" dining, it actually turned out to be an average suburban spot in a shopping center where folks can dine with sweatpants on. It took us over 3 hours to dine here, majority of that time spending wondering where the heck our server disappeared to again. We are not the kind to be hyper judgmental or expect flawless service. But we are newly weds and we wanted a special evening to celebrate our love, and this fell very flat. I wish I had better thoughts to share. :(

Best bar and bartenders, best servers, best food. It's always nice and clean. This place owes me nothing! I come here often it's always great. Be mindful that happy hour is only at the bar and it truly does fill up fast most days.

I hosted my mother-in-law's 60th birthday dinner here and it was absolutely AMAZING! We had a large party so we were able to do the family style dinner and we all could not stop raving about how delicious everything was. We got to try so many different dishes it was again truly an amazing experience! Now what made this extra special was the service! From the start Macy was an absolute delight to work with, she made sure I had everything I needed from her and allowed me to come early and set up the table! Our waiter Eric was so kind and walked through every dish as it came out. Lastly, Austin the manager was the icing on the cake! He made sure we were doing great all throughout dinner and even gave my mother in-law a surprise gift at the end! Highly recommend!! We will be going back!

Such a relaxing dining experience, expertly served with delicious food. Our waitstaff person Stephen was attentive and very careful to check out the food for my onion allergy. The atmosphere is welcoming. Our large party--a family celebration of a graduation--was placed in a cozy side room and we appreciated that. A variety of dishes were ordered and the photos will show most of them.

We love this restaurant. We drove all the way from Dallas GA to come to our favorite place. Thank you for making homemade Italian food taste so wonderful. Can't get this anywhere else. Staff is so friendly.

Came here for happy hour, and had an amazing time. The wine, flatbread, meatballs and gelato were all amazing!

Visited this restaurant on a Monday night at around 7PM and we were able to be seated right away, as it was not too busy. Our first drink order seemed to take over 20 minutes which didn't make sense since it wasn't busy and our drink orders were not complicated. The server was really good at refilling waters and taking our orders, especially giving honest recommendations for the entrees. We had Ravioli as an appetizer which was probably an 8 out of 10 and came out rather quickly. We also had the olives which were delicious, except for the pits, but I understand that's the Italian way. I had the Ndjury pizza which was phenomenal but overall, all of the entrees seemed to take forever to come out. I really debated if this is three or four stars but ultimately decided on three due to the slow drink and food service. The food prices were fair but I was maybe just too hungry to wait. None this seemed to be the fault of the waiter. If 3.5 were an option, that's where this review would land. I would try them again.

I. Food and drink I have ordered the black pepper tagliatelle, bolognese and pizza. All wonderful items. Very flavorful and great portions. The black pepper tagliatelle comes with an egg on top which really is the cherry on top of the sundae elevating the dish. Bolognese was superb. The sauce is spectacular. II. Service Service is impeccable. Servers are friendly and attentive. Doesn't get better than this. I was very impressed. III. Ambiance and decor I have been here for dinner or takeout. The lights have been dim and it's a very intimate and elegant establishment. Great date spot. IV. Prices It is a little on the pricey side. The pastas range from $24-38. The pizzas are $16-18. I do think the price point is well worth it. I am a regular here and would recommend going here!

Food is horrible and the service is worse! The manager is unreasonable and I will NEVER return.

I came here during a lunch for a lunch date with the wife considering we both took the day off. We got a few things that we had and I thought the meal was pretty good. Here was what we got: Burrata - I thought this was pretty good just because the amount of food that you got for the app. The amount of bread and cheese was awesome just because by the time we finished the cheese there was still leftover bread, which I'm never going to complain about. The cheese was tasty! Meatballs - This one was a little bit lacking, just because I wished there was 6 instead of 4. The sauce was plenty though and juicy. Calabrese pizza - I think the pizza was alright. I thought the honey was different compared to what I've had before, but it was sort of welcomed. I liked the bubble in the dough though and the bottom of the pizza was great. Overall, I really enjoyed the meal and would definitely have this place on my list to come back to if I'm ever back in the area. Then again, I could try a lot of other places around here... But I know this is a safe place to come back to.

My family ate at Coletta last night and were SO disappointed! It's been a long time since we ate there - like a year ago - we hadn't been back because we were disappointed the last time. As background we used to be regulars prior to that and ate there every other week. We ordered a few appetizers - shrimp scampi (good), meatballs (very good), burrata with pears (weird combination - just meh) and olives (just ok). Our service was very slow and it took forever to get our drinks. Our waiter also did not have any pep in his step either. It wasn't because they were full either - restaurant was about half full. Main course our daughter ordered the shrimp scampi again as a main. We checked the shrimp and it was not deveined so we sent it back. I shared the tagliatelle with my husband and it was barely seasoned - just blah. Our son ordered the pork chop and it was tasty but overcooked and dry. Not going back after this last meal here. It's such a shame because we used to love their food. The changes they've made have made it go downhill - evidenced by the half full restaurant at 7:30pm...

I cannot say enough good things about Colletta! They always have impeccable service, the food is fantastic and the vibe is super chill, but still fancy! We always recommend doing the family style meal and we've tried all sorts of stuff doing that! You won't be disappointed or leave hungry!

We came here for a Friday lunch since we were in the area. Food: Burrata - love the cheese. And we were provided plenty of bread and olives to eat it with. This might be the first time where there was more bread than cheese(/dip). The bread is similar (probably the same dough) to the pizza crust. Meatballs - comes with 4 pieces in a nice red sauce. Happy to say that the meatballs weren't dry. Calabrese pizza - the addition of honey was interesting but it definitely worked. The sweetness was not overwhelming. The cornicione was not my favorite as it got quite hard once the pizza had cooled down. Orange cream soda - refreshing summer drink that was not too sweet.

Very nice ambiance. Great bar. The service was awesome. Portions are small but food was delicious.

We were visiting and ordered take out since it was getting late and it was Sunday. When I went to pick up the order I was warmly greeted by every employee in the same polite fashion. The restaurant looked cozy, casual yet hip, large booths, smaller tables throughout. We ordered chicken Parmesan, pasta bolense and spaghetti with a spicy marina, sausage pizza and mushroom pizza, burrata appetizer. Everything was outstanding! Fresh ingredients, layers of flavor and the pizza would rival NY and NJ pizza! We are dining inside next time!

I took my lady to Colletta in celebration of her birthday and they genuinely made it special for her. I made our reservation for their dinner opening time of 5 PM and we were promptly greeted and seated. Our server was Daniel and he truly gave us a memorable experience. He was training another server and it quickly became clear why he was doing the training. Friendly, welcoming, efficient and professional - are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind. Colletta should know he is an exemplary employee. Thank you so much Daniel for making my lady's dinner so special. I can tell you she'll never forget it. In regard to the food - AMAZING! She got the pork chop and I got their flat iron steak. Both were cooked to perfection. Daniel recommended their meatballs and some bread to get things started, and yes - both were excellent too. My lady got their scallops also and she said they were the best she'd ever had. You can trust me when I tell you Colletta has earned their excellent reviews. We were their on a Monday afternoon, right at 5:00 and within 30 mins. they were packed. It appears to be a local favorite so expect a nice crowd, but not rowdy. We truly had a memorable experience.

We had a beautiful dining experience! The servers were so welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere was beautiful and the food was delicious!

The food is amazing. The service has been great and very helpful. And the vibe is really cool. It's the best Italian I've ever had.

I mean wow. I have seen this place so much and completely disregarded it. BIG MISTAKE. The ambience is so nice. The service started off a bit slow but my partner and I didn't mind because we were just talking the whole time and having a good night. Plus our waiter ended up explaining it has been a long night and he had a super large party. Anyway, let's get to the food. The food was so good I went two nights in a row. The first night I just did appetizers and wine because I got full pretty quick. The pizza was extremely good trust me I try pizza everywhere because I just love it and I'm determined to find the best. This was great pizza. The shrimp scampi was chefs kiss. Unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try the octopus but each night I was determined but it was sold out. I also got the burrata which was also pretty good. The next day I got pizza again, the chicken parm which was amazing and my bf got the ravioli which he loved and we got the Malfadine to share which was really good. We also tried 4 different desserts (tiramisu not pictured but super good) and they were all very rich and very good. It's hard to say what my favorite was. All in all I will be back many times in the future. I highly recommend.

Service could improve. Food could improve. Expect a better pizza and tiramisu. Pizza was very cheesy, thick...should have been more brick oven style. Tiramisu was not as soft

Love Happy Hour at Colletta and enjoyed a few dinners. But now trying to book NYE's has been a disappointment. Called twice over a week to find out what "Experience" included and price as not listed on website or on Open Table. Second time asked for manager. Still waiting for a call back. While food is important- service is even more to me. Would love to leave 5 stars but right now I am not feeling it.