Casalinga Ristorante

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4538 Capital Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27604

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(919) 873-1334
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Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
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Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
Casalinga Ristorante - Raleigh, NC
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This was my first experience at Casalinga's and it was wonderful. I enjoyed linguini with shrimp,clams,calamari,mussels, and scungeli, it was delicious, generous portion , could h...

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The server was ok at the beginning, but messed up my friend's dinner order (the chicken pizza was missing all other toppings except chicken!). he then seemed very reluctant to ma...

WOUNDERFUL! THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN TOWN 1/28/2009

I have had the opportunity to eat there and the food is great! The service is excellent. It is the best kept secret in the triangle. You will be blown away with the inside decor of the restaraunt. During these economic times noone wants to waste money on terrible food. You will leave there with your monies worth. The portions are plentiful and the taste will keep you coming back! more
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AMAZING! 1/28/2009

I would just like to mention that my family and I eat at Casalinga ALL the time! since day one, we have always been treated like part of a family. Every person that works there always has a smile on their face and is so eager to help no matter how small or big the request. For all the people who have made comments about the place not being clean, the food taking forever to come out, ect. I would just like to say - that EVERYTIME i am in there I always notice that the workers are cleaning something. I have never seen dust on picture frames, or flowers, there is never any trash left on the floor (undertables, ect.) and even the bathrooms are always kept clean. As far as the food - WOW! Everything they cook comes out hot and tastes so good that all you want to do is lick your plate clean even if you are stuffed! You might have a small wait to get your food, but honestly people, lets be real - you will wait at ANY place you go to eat! All food is made fresh to order in the kitchen - no preprocessed or microwaved food (it even mentions this on the back of their menu). The owner, Carlo, is amazing! He is so involved - From helping in the kitchen to greating customers - it is a wonder how the man does it all! He is so friendly with everyone. He gives my two little ones hugs when they come in and makes a point to tell them chow when we leave! AMAZING - that is the only word I can think of to describe this place..... just pure AMAZING! So for all of you who like to write bad things about good places - lets find something else to take up your time. These people work hard everyday to make your dining experience the best it could ever be and if the best is not good enough it seems as though you should stay at home and cook something in your own kitchen that will take 5 minutes to heat up in the microwave! For those of you who like fresh made to order food - Casalinga is the place to go!! They have been open for 14 years - and that in itself has to say something! more
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another restaurant is falling to the wayside...guess who 1/26/2009

It is a shame that citysearch requires you to give at least one star in order to write a review. Here is how it went down. Our server (if that job now requires no skills, manners, or sense of responsiblity) had to be flagged down to place an order. Each and every item when it FINALLY came was over seasoned and over cooked. Oh yeah I haven't mentioned the over abundance of fake plants with enough dust on them to require an allegra to sit down. I kept looking for cameras to see if I was on an episode of Kitchen Nightmares, but no chef Ramsey. This turned out to be how they did business. When asked at the register how was everything. I simply asked do you want the truth or what you would like to hear? That recieved a shoulder shrug. So I left it simply at don't worry I won't be back. I'm hoping that this review helps someone in not making thie same mistake. more
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Hidden gem 1/17/2009

.This place is a hidden gem that my husband and I just happen to run across this is my fav. restaurant now staff is wonderful owner is nice and very attentive to his customers I cannot wait to go back this is one of the best hidden gems in Raleigh it is a must try they give plenty of food for left over?s. Pros: Food is great, Staff is wonderful Cons: nothing everything is wonderful more
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Packed, couldn't breathe, squished in 11/18/2008

If you have elbows, they won't fit in this space. They leave about 5 molecules between each table. I can't only inhale, but there's no room to exhale. And their sauce is icky... it's sweet.\r \r The place is pretty, tho, with its murals and plants and paintings on the wall and arched doorways. I just couldn't really see it because about 5 other heads and elbows were in my face. Pros: Pretty room, Nice artwork, Good location Cons: PACKED, no room between tables, couldn't breathe more
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A Cozy Italian Restaurant 9/25/2008

I love Casa Linga's food and ambience. It's in an extremely unlikely location but don't let that fool you. You will definitely enjoy your visit and the great food too. more
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Great takeout service, great pizza, stromboli's and salads 9/2/2008

I love Casalinga. Not sure why I haven't had any of their main Italian dishes, but I've had plenty pizzas, and they great. I just had a spinach salad with warm bacon vinagrette. It was amazing. As was the stromboli. I'm sure everything here is great. And the service is prompt and extremely friendly for takeout (I haven't eaten in yet). On top of all this, you are helping a small family business thrive against all the mega-franchises. It's a win-win. Pros: great takeout service, great food, and a family business Cons: no delivery (I'm lazy) more
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Best Italian Food 8/13/2008

My experiences at Casalinga Has always been sensational! The food is exquisite and the service is exceptional. My family , friends and I have never been disappointed with the food or service at this establishment.. Coming from New York, I appreciate such fine Italian food - as if i were at home. Carlo is very warm and personable making the dining experience memorable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who truly enjoys great Italian food and wishes to have a wonderful evening. Pros: GREAT FOOD, SERVICE and ATMOSPHERE more
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Traditional Italian! 7/19/2008

This is a great place if you want traditional Italian food. On weekends, they have live entertainment (a little dated but pretty good). Don't be fooled by the outside appearance, the inside is fantastic. A definite try! more
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...a delightful treasure of Italian culinary pleasure! 3/20/2008

Listen up everyone who considers themselves a ""Foodie"", or just longs for exquisite Italian cuisine!\r If you want to discover a treasure of Italian culinary pleasure, then you will be surprised to find this slice of heaven, in such a non-descript spot.........(near a Food Lion & a H&R block)......therefore, we must never judge a restaurant by it's exterior, or it's surroundings. \r Oh, If everyone only knew, than all those ""Italian type chain"" restaurants in Raleigh, like the ones across, & down the street on Capital, would just go out of business!\r I have only dined at Casalinga twice, but it is, by far, my favorite restaurant in all of North Carolina. And I have had the privilege of experiencing some of the finest establishments in several cities across the state that are known for great dining, such as, Charlotte, Chapel Hill, and Asheville. I moved to North Carolina in 1983 from San Diego, and fine dinning has always been apart of my family history.\r Experience for yourself ""Casalinga.....which means homemade in Italian"". \r And as we all know, word of mouth, is the greatest form of advertising! Pros: The Best Italian cuisine in all of North Carolina! Cons: One would never guess how wonderful Casalinga is by the location. more
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Great food Great Music Great service 3/15/2008

This is a wonderful little jewel hidden in a very unassuming location in Raleigh.If this place were in a downtown location instead of a little strip mall on Capital Blvd it would be considered one of the trendiest locations in the Triangle. One of the best places for everything from pizza to a gormet meal. The chef is wonderfula and the service is great. On weekends Carmine is at the mike singing love songs and making us smile as he works the room with his quick wit and great voice., He sings everything from the old Italian standards to Eric Clapton . The neat thing is he does all of it so well.\r I have been there twice and I am totally impressed with the place. I recommend it to anyone who likes good food, especally good Itialian food Pros: everything more
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Great Service and Food 1/1/2008

The staff was friendly and helpful, especially our waiter Rob. Our appetizer, calamari, was out in a flash and was tasty. The main dishes took a little bit of time but they were freshly made, hot, and delicious. The bread was very good also. The decor was very nice and impressive, lots of art from Italy and the bathrooms were in tip-top shape. The only downfall was that it was slightly loud, but it was new years eve so there were lots of people. At the end the waiter came and packed our food into boxes for us, and was more than happy to do so. Overall we would definitely go back again, and we came from an hour away! Pros: food, service, price, quality Cons: slightly noisy more
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Awesome Lunch Buffet!! 8/30/2007

This is the most flavorful delicious buffet ever. The pizza is great NY style and the pasta and lasagne are very herbal with high quality ingredients. I used to ride my bike up here when I was a little kid and spend all my money on the buffet, I hadn't been back in the past 4 or 5 years and I will be going every chance I get now that I have been reintroduced. I just left stuffed but I am already craving more!!! Pros: food atmosphere service Cons: not free more
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Re: Review by ""Stop the Propaganda"" 8/27/2007

My family has been enjoying Casalinga for over a dozen years. I feel that the author of ""Stop the Proaganda"" must have a personal vendetta against Carlo and is trying to ruin his reputation. None of what he has written is true. I happen to know for a fact that all of his sauces are made from scratch and their food is excellent. I have personally seen his awards and know they are real. Everyone that I know that frequents Casalinga only has the best things to say about the food. Carlo's wife Josephine, makes everyone feel welcome and special. The atmosphere is lovely and the new addition and bar add a great touch to an already solid restaurant. Pros: Josephine more
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Great Italian for Vegetarians in Raleigh 8/25/2007

My family went to this restaurant on 25 Aug 2007 and enjoyed it quite a bit. We were there around 8 o'clock on a Saturday but it wasn't very busy and we were seated promptly. The service was friendly and the food arrived quickly. The complimentary bread was surprisingly varied and delicious and the fried ravioli appetizer was nice. We are a vegetarian group and were pleased with the selection on both the appetizer and entree lists. Their wine list is extensive and the three different wines we tried (two red and one white) were pleasing. The shopping center that Casalinga is in doesn't look like much, but the food is certainly worth it. Be prepared to pay a bit more than you would at chains like Olive Garden, but the food won't disappoint you. Enjoy! Pros: Veggie-friendly, easy parking, fast service, ample seating, uncrowded, good wine list Cons: Music was a bit too loud, but maybe that's just me :)h more
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Amazing, authentic Italian - EXCELLENT! 7/28/2007

This is our favorite restaurant. The food is excellent no matter what you order. Here you'll find the best calamari in Raleigh, no question. Other favorites include escargot, pasta a la vodka, ...anything a la Carlo, ... just about every seafood entree especially the fresh fish - ask chef Carlo to make a recommendation. The other day four of us ordered the sea bass and we all agreed it was the best fish we'd ever had. And don't leave without a piece of REAL ITALIAN cheesecake - heaven! The coffee is out of this world, too!\r Carlo and family are delightful - don't let the next critic fool you. Go just once and you'll be hooked! more
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Don't let the plaza scare you, this is the best pizza in Raleigh. 5/19/2007

OK, so it isn't the best location, but this is the best pizza in Raleigh. And, they have a sanitation score OVER 100. And, it feels like you've taken a quick trip to the friendliest little pizza place in NY. What's not to love? Also - where else are you going to get a black and white cookie in North Carolina? Pros: Great food, fun decor inside, friendly staff Cons: Very busy and a little congested especially at lunch more
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The best Italian in Raleigh! 3/3/2007

I visited Casalinga's for the first time at the insistence of a very good friend. She's always right - and she was right about this place. The atmosphere, food, and service were reminiscent of some quaint eatery in Italy. We sat in the area of the restaurant that is a new addition and it was decorated with pillars, Sicilian artwork, and marble-like fixtures. Our server was friendly and prompt; she recommeded an excellent pinot noir that we enjoyed throughout dinner. We both ordered seafood pasta dishes that were absolutely delicious. After dinner, we enjoyed more pinot at the bar. We laughed and talked with the bartender until we realized that we had sat there long past closing time. None of the staff hurried us along or treated us like we were an inconvenient intrusion. This place has quickly become one of my favorites! Pros: food, service, atmospher Cons: closes early (10 PM on a Friday night) more
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Lovely change of pace 1/26/2007

A great find! We wanted a nice new restaurant because we were tired of Olive Garden, etc. We stumbled on this restaurant and loved it. We went on a Friday night--we made a reservation for 7:15 and did not have to wait, but the wait around then didn't look to be longer than 10 minutes. The interior is nice, authentic, and well-decorated--and all the staff was speaking Italian. It was a good sign. Service was very good, the food was definitely great--garlic knots were delicious. Their tomato sauce was also a highlight--uniquely fresh tasting and wonderful--so different from the usual canned stuff. Calamari was great. Plates were very big--recommend the Eggplant Parmigiana. Overall, a wonderful, authentic dinner we will repeat, though perhaps with some wiser food choices (spaghetti carbonara was good--only after I picked out the flavorless pancetta). As for the location, we were perplexed by the negative reviews. It's not in a bad or sketchy location at all. It is right next to a Jersey Mike's Subs, but after all the best places are holes in the wall! Pros: service, garlic knots, calamari, big plates, big menu, authenticity Cons: can't think of any more
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Perfect Atmosphere! 12/15/2006

Don't let the strip mall exterior fool you - once you walk in the door it's literally like you're walking into a small restaurant in Italy. We had an excellent waitress who was friendly, humorous and thoughtful -- the food is unbelievable. Best Italian food in Raleigh!! I've only been for dinner and will be recommending this to all of my friends! Pros: Calzones, Service, Garlic Knots Cons: Unappealing location more
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  • For 17 years, Casalinga Ristorante Italiano has been distinguishing itself from other local Italian restaurants with our genuine home cooking. Our recipes are more than 100 years old and have been passed down through the generations from our owner's great-great-great grandparents. From pizzas to pastas, Casalinga Ristorante menu's of genuine Italian food includes meals made using recipes from generations of family tradition! Your order is served fresh by a friendly waitstaff that is always attentive to your dining needs. Contact our Italian restaurant for more details about what we have to satisfy your craving for authentic Italian food. Stop by for a bite to eat to see why so many people love us for our Italian-inspired atmosphere. In fact, many of diners comment that dining with us is just like enjoying a dish at a restaurant in Italy.

Editorial

  • In Short
    Casalinga's owner is from Sorrento, and has brought a piece of southern Italy to Raleigh. Candlelit tables are surrounded by murals, photographs and artwork. Casalinga means...

  • 8/22/2005 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Lunch Buffet Daily 11:00 am - 3:00 pm All You Can Eat Adults $8.95 Children 2-10 $4.95 DINNER HOURS: Mon - Thurs 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm Fri 4:30 - 10 pm Sat 4:30 10 pm Sun 5 - 9 pm
  • Payments: American Express, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Northeast
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