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Lugano Ristorante - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
Lugano Ristorante - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
Lugano Ristorante - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
11+ YEARS IN TBR
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LUGANO RISTORANTE

(4.9 Score)
1060 Darrington Drive,
Cary, NC 27513 Directions

Since 2014

Specialty:

✓ Spaghetti Lugano ✓ Tortelloni Formaggio ✓ Penne Sardi ✓ Capellini Di Mare ✓ Fettuccini with Lobster ✓ Lasagna Bolognese ✓ Rigatoni Ala Bolognese ✓ Ziti Al Forno ✓ Capellini Alla Melanzana ✓ Parmesan Lugano ✓ Chicken Marsala ✓ Salmon ✓ Shrimp Milanese

“Lugano Ristorante is a local and family-owned restaurant. They take pride in every aspect of the dining experience. The restaurant offers pure Italian and American cuisine with its wine and martinis in a beautiful atmosphere. Savor their Penne Sardi, a delicious dish featuring penne pasta with chicken, wild mushrooms, and caramelized onions in a rich tomato cream sauce, topped with oregano and garlic breadcrumbs, then baked to perfection. Lugano Ristorante has private and semi-private dining rooms; the Wine Room can accommodate up to 20 guests, and a semi-private dining area can accommodate up to 54 guests. For parties of more than 100, they do offer the option of restaurant buy-out. Catering and separate kids' menu options are available.”

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Price:

PIZZA
Pepperoni or Sausage $15
Margherita $14
Chicken Piccante $17
Mediterranean $15
Sicilian Meatball $17
Italian Cured Meat $17
SANDWICHES
Smoked Turkey & Avocado $14
Chicken & Goat Cheese Panini $15
Sicilian Meatball $16
PASTAS
Spaghetti Lugano $14
Spaghetti Lugano with Sicilian Meatballs $18
Tortelloni Formaggio $19
Penne Sardi $16
Capellini Di Mare $25
Fettuccini with Lobster $31
Lasagna Bolognese $17
Rigatoni ala Bolognese $19
Ziti al Forno $22
Capellini alla Melanzana $19
ENTREES
Parmesan Lugano
Chicken $16
Eggplant $13
Chicken Marsala $19
Salmon & Shrimp Milanese $22

Contact:

(919) 468-7229

Mon-Thu: 11:30am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30am - 10pm
Sun: 11am - 9pm

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Cary - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Cary - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Cary - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
5+ YEARS IN TBR
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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT CARY

(4.8 Score)
1809 Walnut Street,
Cary, NC 27518 Directions

Since 1982

Specialty:

✓ Chicken Alfredo ✓ Chicken Parmigiana ✓ Tour of Italy ✓ Shrimp Alfredo ✓ Ravioli Carbonara ✓ Lasagna Classico ✓ Family-Style Lasagna Bundle ✓ Spaghetti and Meatballs ✓ Spaghetti with Meat Sauce ✓ Spaghetti with Marinara ✓ Fettuccine Alfredo ✓ Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo ✓ Stuffed Chicken Marsala ✓ Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo

“Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Cary is located in Crossroads Plaza. The restaurant is a chain that specializes in Italian cuisine and offers a variety of Italian menus. The restaurant provides a warm, inviting dining experience for its customers. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Cary provides freshly baked breadsticks and iconic garden salad, and homemade soups and sauces. Try their Seafood Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, Cheese Ravioli, Chicken Scampi, Eggplant Parmigiana, Grilled Chicken Margarita, Herb-Grilled Salmon, and 6 oz. sirloin. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Cary offers a dinner and a movie special combo pack. The restaurant has dine-in, curbside pickup, and online ordering.”

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Price:

ENTREES
Chicken Alfredo $20.49
Chicken and Shrimp Carbonara $22.49
Shrimp Carbonara $23.49
Chicken Parmigiana $20.29
Tour of Italy $22.49
Shrimp Alfredo $21.29
Ravioli Carbonara $18.29
Lasagna Classico $18.49
Family Style Lasagna Bundle $58.99
Spaghetti & Meatballs Starting at $16.78
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce $12.99
Spaghetti with Marinara $12.99
Fettuccine Alfredo $16.49
Chicken Tortelloni Alfredo $22.49
Stuffed Chicken Marsala $20.79
Steak Gorgonzola Alfredo $21.79
Shrimp Scampi $20.79
Seafood Alfredo $22.29
Five Cheese Ziti al Forno $17.99
Cheese Ravioli $17.29
Chicken Scampi $20.79
Eggplant Parmigiana $17.49
Grilled Chicken Margherita $20.29
Herb Grilled Salmon $21.79
6 oz Sirloin $19.99
PASTA
Three Meat Manicotti $16.49
Four Cheese Manicotti $12.99
APPETIZERS
Fried Mozzarella $8.49
Stuffed Ziti Fritta $8.99

Discount:

10% Delivery Fee Up to $500

Contact:

(919) 233-9714

Sun-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm

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Colletta Cary - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
Colletta Cary - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
Colletta Cary - Cary, NC Italian Restaurants
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COLLETTA CARY

(4.5 Score)
1 Fenton Main Street, Suite 170,
Cary, NC 27511 Directions

Since 2022

Specialty:

✓ Tagliatelle ✓ Rigatoni ✓ Gnocchi Alla Romano ✓ Lumache ✓ Triangoli ✓ Ravioli ✓ Bucatini ✓ Chicken Parmesan ✓ Market Fish ✓ Osso Buco ✓ Steak Jillian ✓ Lasagna Bolognese ✓ Scallops ✓ Margherita ✓ Spicy Soppressata ✓ Regina Colletta ✓ Sausage ✓ Carciofo ✓ Funghi

“Colletta Cary (Colletta meaning “collection” in Italian) is a lively dining experience for its customers. The restaurant offers authentic Italian-American dishes in a unique ambiance. Colletta Cary provides a “For the Table” chef-curated option for a family-style experience, offered nightly alongside the full à la carte menu. The executive chef of the restaurant is David Connolly. Colletta Cary offers house-made focaccia and pasta, antipasti, made-to-order wood-fired pizzas, and Piatti. Finish your meals with their chef's special dessert menu and wines. The restaurant features 120 indoor dining seats, 60 seats outdoors on the semi-covered patio, and a 12-seat bar. The restaurant also has another branch in Atlanta.”

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Price:

PASTA
Tagliatelle $29
Rigatoni $28
Gnocchi Alla Romano $26
Lumache $28
Triangoli $32
Ravioli $30
Bucatini $33
PIATTI
Chicken Parmesan $31
Market Fish $46
Osso Buco $37
Steak Jillian $85
Lasagna Bolognese $39
Scallops $38
CONTORNI
Local Mushrooms $10
Fire-Roasted Cauliflower $10
Brussels Sprouts $10
Asparagus $10
Crispy Potatoes $10
NC Sweet Potatoes $10
PIZZA
Margherita $19
Spicy Soppressata $21
Regina Colletta $22
Sausage $21
Carciofo $22
Funghi $22

Contact:

(919) 766-0062

Dinner
Sun: 5pm - 9pm
Mon-Thu: 5pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 2:30pm - 11pm
Lunch
Mon-Fri: 11am - 2:30pm
Brunch
Sat & Sun: 11am - 2:30pm

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LUGANO RISTORANTE REVIEWS

My wife and I went for a date night on a Friday evening. We made a reservation and we were seated promptly upon arrival. We were quickly greeted by our fantastic server, Gabby. Prices were reasonable, the food was excellent and the service was top notch. You can tell this restaurant is managed extremely well as all the staff were always buzzing around the restaurant competing their tasks. We will definitely be returning as the experience was incredible.

We loved Lugano Ristorante, it was my first time going there it feels cozy, the staff who was serving us was very friendly and suggested some dishes. The food seemed fresh starting from soup to dessert. They also have a kids menu. We specifically liked their Sherry Tomato Soup, Capellini alla Melanzana, Ziti al Forno, Mediterranean Pizza and White Chocolate Bread pudding.

We are come here for lunch. Excellent hospitality service. My wife have some issue with her food but Chef and owner and employee are very polite and professional way handle the situation. Thanks for your great hospitality Service and food was excellent.

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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT CARY REVIEWS

Everything was great!!! Third time here. Our server Alex was incredible. She was attentive to us without being overbearing. She was fun and sweet with our children. Looking forward to returning.

Had a great time at Olive Garden restaurant. The ambience, food and service was really good and we had a very pleasant experience. Would definitely be back..

Always have a great time at this location! Everyone is always friendly and food is always great.

COLLETTA CARY REVIEWS

This place had a nice romantic flare. My server was kind and took time to explain the menu and some of his favorites. We enjoyed wine, food, and dessert. I had the market fish, and my partner had pizza. We shared a tasty mussel appetizer!! Everything was very tasty.

Our server Jenette was polite and attentive. We were celebrating our 23 wedding anniversary, and our initial plans were canceled. So we looked up a restaurant near our location and decided on Coletta since I had previously sined there. The food was delicious, and the dessert was heavenly.

We loved everything about our experience here. Our waitress was amazing. Incredible service and so pleasant. The food was incredible. Best margarita pizza I’ve had since being in Italy myself. The dishes are huge. The gelato is made fresh there and so good. Definitely get the focaccia bread and Caesar salad - incredible! Will definitely return.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

LUGANO RISTORANTE Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Experience: 8
Complete Info: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Table Reservation: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT CARY Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Contact Info: 8
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

COLLETTA CARY Total Inspection Points: 109/120
Experience: 7
Current Evaluation: 8
Legitimate Ratings: 8
Reviews Study: 8
Business Hours: 9
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Pricing: 10
Table Reservation: 10