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Sitti, Raleigh, NC

Sitti

4.6
4.6
3300 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Neighbourhood gem
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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,300 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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."

3,300 Reviews
  1. Rich

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have always had great food and service at Sitti!
    SittiResponded 1 day ago
    Wow Rich, thank you so much for the great review and feedback! We love to hear that you would recommend us. What is your favorite dish? My all time favorite is the Chicken Shawarma, I can't get enough of it !!!! We value and appreciate your business and feedback. Hope to see you soon!!

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  2. Derek

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an outstanding dinner starting with many traditional Lebanese appetizers. The bread is to die for. Entrées were very fairly priced kabobs, Shawarma, etc. All fantastic Sampled three of the desserts, which were delicious 
    SittiResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Derek, thank you for your amazing feedback! We're pleased to hear that you enjoy our food and appreciative of you taking the time to leave us a review. I have to know, out of the three desserts you sampled, which was your favorite ??? My personal favorite is the Ashta. Yum! Hope to see you soon and thank you again for your review!

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  3. Kristin

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend Sitti! We were a few minutes after our reserved time but were greeted warmly and directed to a nice table for 4. We ordered cocktails, appetizers and dinner. The food was delicious. All items were perfect and flavorful. You cannot go wrong ordering anything from this menu. Our server was wonderful. I believe she was Diara. We don’t live in Raleigh. This was our 2nd visit to Sitti. We will return whenever we are in Raleigh.
    SittiResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Kristin. Thank you so much for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit and thank you for shouting out your server! Appreciative of your feedback, will share with our team. I'm sure it will put a big smile on their face!!!!!! Which cocktail did you try? We have some delicious featured cocktails as well, the Black Manhattan is a must try! Give it a try next time you're in Raleigh. :)

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  4. Liz

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days 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 6 days ago
    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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  5. TERRY

    Greensboro

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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 6 days ago
    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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  6. James

    VIP

    Raleigh

    45 reviews

    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    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 6 days ago
    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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  7. Vickie

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fresh pita was delicious and the hummus is always outstanding. We came mid-afternoon following The Nutcracker. Food was just what you would expect- fresh, delicious and unique. Service wasn’t the best, but perhaps because of the time we came. Food will keep us returning for more.
    SittiResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Vickie! Disappointed to hear that the service wasn't the best, would love to hear more about your experience with the service. Ecstatic to hear that you enjoyed your food, will definitely share both feedbacks with our team. What was your entree of choice this visit? We hope to see you soon to try some of our weekly features. Thank you for your review!

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  8. Joe

    VIP

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 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 on 15 December 2024
    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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  9. maureen

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 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 on 15 December 2024
    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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  10. Julianne

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly amazing food and wine selection! Service was also great.
    SittiResponded on 15 December 2024
    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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FAQs

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

Sitti is rated 4.6 stars by 3300 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.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today

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Google Map for Sitti

137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Hargett
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, 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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