Coletta's Italian - Memphis

This restaurant had a strong smell of mildew and did not appear to be very clean. It seemed like it hadn't been updated or maintained in years. We were seated on the bar side, which confused me because the dining area with tables looked much cleaner. Unfortunately, the quality of the food was terrible. I ordered lasagna, while my companion chose shrimp mushroom linguine. What I received was definitely not lasagna and was very disappointing. When we finished, the server offered us to-go containers, but we ended up not taking any food home. The only positive aspect was the sweet tea we ordered, which was enjoyable. Overall, I feel like I wasted $37.

The chicken parmesan is absolutely to die for! The sauce is thick, hearty, and full of flavor. We devoured the ravioli before I had a chance to take a picture—they're made fresh every day. The owner was present during our meal and introduced himself; he was very personable, and we really enjoyed the stories he shared with us. I can't wait to return!

When I called to speak with the manager, she claimed the lasagna was meant to look that way (see photos), but there's no way it should have been spoiled and burnt. I wouldn’t recommend this restaurant to anyone! They refuse to take responsibility and just make excuses. The manager said she had never heard complaints about their food, which I find hard to believe. She offered no apology or resolution. Never again! It was disgusting!

A staple when we visit Memphis. My husband MUST get his BBQ pizza. He once again enjoyed his personnel pie this trip. I had the Alfredo with breaded chicken. The chicken was excellent, very crisp. The sauce could have used a little more seasoning for my taste, but overall it was tasty.

There s a haunted spaghetti in their front case so Dont order from this location if you arent local. It s super old school Memphis and they re doing the best they can. Some menu items are amazing and some are not this kitchen's specialty. I could survive on their garlic bread. Simple things are better here than complicated items. Check your order if you get take out. They have a good staff but they're small and get busy at popular times. The Bartlett location isprobably better but they dont have a haunted spaghetti. They might should check a few expiration dates on things like the black olives.