10/02/09

GREAT FOOD FAST FRIENDLY SERVICE

by Caroline M

My family been there several times never been nothing but impressed with the flavor of their Meals. Service is good and attentive. Place is a little pricey but sometimes we pay more for things that we view as good. Pizza is just ok.. stick with the pasta dishes!

• Pros: Flavor and presentation of food
• Cons: Little Pricey

09/20/09

Hidden Find

by boston17

My friend and I ate here last month and the food and service were excellent. We were turned off by the location at first (being located in a strip mall off Capital Blvd.), but once we were inside, it was a totally different atmosphere. Inside the it was was very cozy and nicely decorated.

• Pros: Great Food, Cosy Enviroment
• Cons: None

07/12/09

Great Family Run Busines

by goldfire

Even though Raleigh lacks an authentic Italian restaurant I like Casalinga. It is located in a low end strip mall but I keep going back because the food is great! I lived in Italy for 2 years so, I am comfortable with this type of atmosphere which is quite comfortable on the inside. It is a bit pricier than comparable places like Cafe Luna. If you live near Casalinga take advantage of taking out a pizza! If you like a more romantic place where you can walk to other bars and shops after the meal then go to Vivace in North Hills Mall.

• Pros: Great dinner, pizza, service
• Cons: location, pricey, same tomatoe sauce used on too many items

06/29/09

Wonderful food

by canesgirl17

The first time my friends brought me to this place I thought it was going to be horrible. We pulled up to this strip mall and the outside of the restaurant looked mediocre at best. But once inside you totally forget the outside! It's very comfortable and laid-back inside. The food is amazing! I think it's funny to read some of the reviews that say the food is okay. Those reviews are probably written by the people that rave about Olive Garden. THIS is Italian food! I highly recommend it!

• Pros: Food
• Cons: Location

03/19/09

Don't judge a book by it's cover

by jerseygrl93

Dining in a strip mall has not always been my idea of a romantic dinner, but once you walk inside, you will feel enveloped in Italy! The walls are covered in photos of celebrities that have eaten Carlo's food. The tables are quaint and the bar area is really nice. I especially enjoyed the Caprese salad - it's hard to find good tomatoes this time of year. I had the seafood linguini. There must have been a pound of linguini on my plate. Enough for 2 and the fish was delicious. Carlo the owner was VERY hospitable. It's nice to walk into a place where the management greets you like you've known them all your life. This is a "hidden gem" and certainly worth a try.

• Pros: Ambiance, Service, Food
• Cons: Location

03/15/09

Garlic Knots...YAY! Food.....naaaahh:(

by billyblanks

If you like garlic knots then this is your place....if you like Italian food try somewhere else.

Food was way overprice for the quality of what arrived in front of me to eat. My entree was supposed to be spaghetti carbonara, but it was spaghetti floating in "milk" that basically tasted like alfredo sauce.

If dragged there fill up on garlic knots, beer and have a salad!

Food was great after I had the time to fix it at home, so if you must be sure to take a portion home and redo it there.

• Pros: Garlic Knots and Tomato Bread
• Cons: Entree's way overpriced

02/14/09

Can't get enough

by ccr14

We just recently moved here from the NY/ NJ area and my family came to visit last week and so I made a reservation for 25 in their back room. I was amazed when ALL our food came out ontime, it was all hot -our drinks never went unflilled - and carlo, the owner was great. He came into the dining room about 10 minutes after receiving our food to make sure that everything was ok. After dinner Carlo surprised all of us with free dessert! How awesome. He really went out of his way to make sure that we had the best experience possible. After dinner I noticed that he is a Five Star Chef and has his certificate on the wall. Although this was our first time eating at Casalinga it wont be the last! My family from NY told me they are coming to visit in about a month and begged me that when they come to town - Casalinga is the place they want to go.

01/28/09

Mmmmm. Goooood

by Lynchburg

Looking for a " GREAT AUTHENTIC " Italian food? Casalinga is the spot! When i first relocated to the area all I heard about was the hidden Italian secret. I finally experienced it for myself. Casalinga is very warm and friendly environment, food always fresh and cooked to perfection. Very attentive staff making sure your experience is great. Huge portions and reasonablly priced. I recommend it highly.

• Pros: plenty for the money
• Cons: needs more than one location

01/28/09

WOUNDERFUL! THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN TOWN

by BELAMY1

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!

01/28/09

AMAZING!

by eamills

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!