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Sitti, Raleigh, NC

Sitti

4.6
4.6
3296 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Honoring Lebanese tradition through authentic cuisine. Sitti is a heartfelt tribute to the grandmothers, or sittis, the revered guardians of Lebanese culture, faith, and culinary heritage. Nestled in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Sitti breathes life into the rich traditions of Lebanon, honoring our ancestors by offering guests an unforgettable experience filled with mouthwatering dishes and exceptional hospitality.

If you seek an outdoor escape, we offer seating in our courtyard. This space is also available for Private Dining experiences.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 239-4070
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Catering is available. Please email devan@empireeats.com
  • Private party facilities
    Sitti accommodates a wide range of parties, from the private room downstairs to our open air courtyard, and the communal Sitti Table at the heart of the dining room. Large parties will enjoy the Family Style menu for seated dinners- or lunch- which easily translates to buffet service.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Manager: (919) 239-4070
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Hargett
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available as well as two parking decks located within a block of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    R-Line stop # R-19 (free bus line)
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sitti in Raleigh is a beloved gem known for its "outstanding food" and "friendly, helpful staff." The Lebanese-inspired menu features flavorful dishes like Kebbeh and Salmon, providing a cozy dining experience. While some find the service pace varies, the overall experience is praised for its authenticity and "great atmosphere."

3,296 Reviews
  1. Liz

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time - very helpful staff and the food was fresh and delicious.
    SittiResponded today
    Thank you Liz for your review! Excited to hear that your first time was a great experience. What items did you try on your first visit? Did you save room for dessert during your visit? If not, next time you have to try my favorite dessert. It's called "Ashta" it's sweetened Lebanese cream that's layered with phyllo dough triangles. It's topped with bananas, crushed pistachios and a honey drizzle. It's light, flavorful and shareable. Pair it with our Turkish coffee and it's **chef's kiss** a party in your mouth! Hope to see you soon to give it a try!

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  2. TERRY

    Greensboro

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visiting Sitti since we do not live in the area, and it was fantastic! The service was great, and you cannot go wrong starting with their fresh baked pitas and their hummus.
    SittiResponded today
    Hi Terry, thank you so much for the awesome review! You are correct, you cannot go wrong with fresh baked pita and hummus. We take pride in making all of our items fresh in house, from the pita, to the dips, to all the marinades for our meats. It's always a pleasure to know that they are enjoyed and appreciated. Will definitely share your review with our staff, it will put a smile on their face for sure. Hope to see you soon to explore some other amazing items that we offer. Next time you have to try my favorite, the Baba Ghanouj. It's a creamy, savory, smoky eggplant dip. Paired with our homemade pita - combination is unmatched!! Hope to see you soon, it was a pleasure to have you !

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  3. James

    VIP

    Raleigh

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner with excellent service. We have been there many times—always consistently good.
    SittiResponded today
    Wow! Thank you James for the 5's across the board. We are so appreciative of your review and glad to know that you had an excellent experience. What was the most memorable about this dining experience? Excellent service is what we love to hear !!! Who was your server? Would love to shout them for a job well done. Hope to see you soon and provide you with the same consistent experience. :)

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  4. Joe

    VIP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was terrible. Took us 20 minutes to get our check. We requested it 3 times. Finally asked the hostess for help! She was super helpful and fast to fix the issue.
    SittiResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Joe, we're sorry to hear that you had terrible service!!! Our mission is to always provide every guest with a welcoming and warming experience. Our sincerest apologies for falling short with our service and grateful that our hostess was able to provide a quick resolution. Despite the terrible service, we are thankful for your high ratings in other areas!! A 5 on food and value !! Woohoo! Which items did you enjoy during your visit? Would love to share your food feedback with our kitchen staff, they'd be pleased to hear !! Additionally, we'd love to have you back to give us a chance to redeem ourselves, and give you the 5 star rating of service that you deserve!

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  5. maureen

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious, really the only positive about the night. We ordered drinks from the bar, that took forever to get, BTW the place was not busy at this point. We ordered apps which took forever to get. My husband ordered a salad that arrived after we received our dinner, and had finished it. Coffee was ordered after the meal, which arrived iced told. It will be awhile before I decide to go back, disappointed in the service.
    SittiResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Maureen, first and foremost I would like to apologize on behalf of our entire team that your experience was not a pleasant one. It seems we definitely dropped the ball, then kept on dropping it. Thank you for taking the time to leave a honest, detailed review for us to better understand your visit. I will share your review with our team and use it as a coachable moment for our staff. We hope to see you soon to give us another try.

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  6. Julianne

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly amazing food and wine selection! Service was also great.
    SittiResponded 6 days ago
    Wow Julianne, thank you so much for the 5's across the board!! Whoohoo! We take pride in giving our guests a memorable experience. Which dish did you have this visit? Which wines did you try? Have you tried our Pepper Filet yet ? Our Chef curated a peppercorn crusted filet, perfectly paired with a decadent cognac cream sauce! So good !!!! A must try on your next visit for sure! We hope to see you soon and can't wait to share your review with our staff!

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  7. TraciT

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Typically so good. We were all disappointed. The entrees were ok, food not hot, lacking in the beautiful presentation they usually have. Apps were good. Bread was delicious after we sent back to be cooked longer! I’ll definitely go ago- perhaps the head chef wasn’t there or they were just having a bad night.
    SittiResponded on December 7, 2024
    Oh no! I'm sorry that we missed the mark Traci ! Very appreciative of you giving your honest feedback and allowing us to address your concerns. Will share your feedback with the Kitchen staff, as we strive to be consistent. If there is anything more you'd like to share, possibly more in depth about your visit, I would love to hear about it to ensure your next visit is much more memorable! Thank you for your review!

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  8. Emily

    VIP

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sitti is always delicious with excellent service. A bit pricey but worth it!

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  9. Wendy

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent experience at Sitti. The service was truly exceptional and the food was lovely!
    SittiResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you so much for visiting! We love to hear such positive feedback! What did you all order, and did you have a particular favorite dish? We do hope you visit again soon, and thank you for your review!

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  10. Karen

    VIP

    Raleigh

    56 reviews

    3.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Sitti is always a good choice of a place to dine with friends. They are about as consistent as you get with the execution of the food and the service is always good. I did find the Pita bread on this visit lacking in its usual airiness
    SittiResponded on November 26, 2024
    Thank you for your visit, and your review! We are really sorry to hear that not everything with this visit was up to par. I have shared this review, especially the part about the pita bread, with the kitchen staff. Was there anything else you noticed, that we could improve upon? We thank you for being consistent patrons, and all feedback is welcomed and appreciated! Please, come again soon, and thank you so much!

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FAQs

Sitti offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 239-4070.

Sitti is rated 4.6 stars by 3296 OpenTable diners.

Sitti does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Sitti

137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hargett
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Lebanese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available as well as two parking decks located within a block of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    R-Line stop # R-19 (free bus line)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (919) 239-4070
  • Catering
    Catering is available. Please email devan@empireeats.com
  • Private party facilities
    Sitti accommodates a wide range of parties, from the private room downstairs to our open air courtyard, and the communal Sitti Table at the heart of the dining room. Large parties will enjoy the Family Style menu for seated dinners- or lunch- which easily translates to buffet service.
  • Private party contact
    Private Dining Manager: (919) 239-4070
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