Best Restaurants for Local Ingredients in Norcross

Our dinner was delicious, the scallops were unbelievable and spinach risotto was the perfect accompaniment. Valanza is a regular and for good reason.

First visit and it was a good experience overall. Greeting was warm and friendly at the host stand. Waited for what seemed like a few minutes while the hostess stared at the computer screen (it was not busy) before being led into the dining room. Offered the choice between a table for four and a table for two. We chose the table for four along the banquette so that we could sit side-by-side ... only to have the hostess separate the tables as we were sitting - they were two conjoined tables for two - to reveal that we would only be sitting at a table for two - my wife on the booth side and I in the chair. Felt like a bait and switch...and the adjoining table remained empty throughout our meal, so the table "separation" ended up not being needed after all and we were a little cramped as a result. To be fair, the hostess was very kind and warm :) Server was gracious and technical service was on point throughout. The only criticisms were the pacing was a little slow and the server asked if "we needed anything else" more than a dozen times during the meal. Sometimes being present is enough - you don't have to ask questions and force a response on every time you visit the table. Lighting elements and the interior design were attractive - chic/hip. Three of the four drafts on the menu were not available :( Food was very good. Mussels with nduja were GREAT - sauce was so yummy we had extra bread to soak up what was left after the mussels themselves were completed. Wife's pizza was tasty - toppings were wonderful; the crust could have used a little more flavor. Beef short rib was a good portion and very flavorful, however the greens were on the salty side (and I love salt). Overall it was a good experience - will probably return in the future. If so, will just ask for a booth (as those tables looked MUCH more comfortable than where we sat). Hope this review helps and I encourage those who have not visited to try Colletta for themselves!

My wife and I had a great date night this Valentine’s Day! Great food and service. Really enjoyed the atmosphere.

A wonderful experience. Service was top notch. Started with Oyster Rockfeller (the smoke bacon added another level of flavor) and the Valentines Salad, the champagne dressing was a standout. Mains - Wagyu Beef Welllington was perfectly cooked and the local mushroom was a standout. Prawns - the sauce was outstanding. Finished with Lemon Meringue tart, the honeydew sorbet was a unique twist. Mint Chocolate cake was not too sweet and again the malt gelato was a unique twist that complimented the chocolate flavor. Bravo for a well executed experience. Tables were somewhat close causing neighboring conversations to spill over. Seated near the door and every time the door was opened, blast of cold air hit our table. Minor is the scope of things but worth mentioning.