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Sitti, Raleigh, NC

Sitti

4.7
4.7
3329 Reviews
$30 and under
Mediterranean
137 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC 27601

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • 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 3,329 people are saying

Sitti reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sitti offers a delightful Lebanese dining experience with "excellent food" and "spectacular service." Guests rave about the fresh hot pitas and flavorful dishes like "chicken shawarma" and "Samkeh Harra." The atmosphere is "warm and inviting," making it a "perfect spot for a cozy dinner." Highly recommended for both vegetarians and meat lovers.

3,329 Reviews
  1. David VIP

    Greater Boston42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent with a friendly and helpful server. The food was fresh and flavorful! We shared a Sitti tasting platter as an appetizer with was enough for four to enjoy a sample of Lebanese tastes. The entrees were delicious! The noise level was a bit lively but didn’t interfere with our table conversation, and our overall experience was wonderful!
    SittiResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review, David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fresh and flavorful food, and that our service was excellent. We're glad our Sitti tasting platter hit the spot! It's wonderful to hear that you appreciated the variety of our entrees. We strive to create a lively atmosphere, and we're glad it didn't interrupt your conversation. We look forward to welcoming you back to Sitti soon!

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  2. Cameron

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite restaurant, I don’t think I’ve ever left a review but it’s seriously so incredibly good. Atmosphere, service, food all of it has been perfect everytime I’ve been.

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  3. Rich VIP

    Minneapolis13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have great food and service at Sitti! So many delicious items to choose from.

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  4. JOHN

    Toronto10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We look forward to dining at Sitti. The fresh hot pita bread is amazing. The bacon wrapped dates are luscious. You can’t go wrong on any of the shawarma or kebab dinners. The lamb chops are divine.

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  5. Ashley

    Western NC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious but, when the food runner came to serve our food, she noticed that a salmon filet was on the wrong salad. She then proceeded to stick her bare hands in our food to switch the salmon onto the correct salad before placing the food on the table. I don’t know if she just thought we wouldn’t notice but it was unacceptable.
    SittiResponded on April 6, 2025
    Hello Ashley, I am truly sorry for the incident you experienced at Sitti. I understand that our service fell short and the mix-up with your salmon filet was not up to our usual standards. I have already spoken with the employee that made the mistake and I can assure you this will never happen again. If you have a moment, I would love to speak with you personally to offer my most sincere apology. You can reach me at 919-239-4070 Thank you again for letting us know about your experience Robb Everett General Manager

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  6. Kristy VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a wonderful dining experience! My daughter is vegetarian so this one of her favorite spots!
    SittiResponded on March 25, 2025
    Thank you Kristy for the kind words, glad to be the vegetarian spot for you and your family.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing experience with even better food!
    SittiResponded on March 24, 2025
    Thank you very much for the kind words and review.

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  8. Steven VIP

    Raleigh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drew and Noah offered spectacular service to a fine dining experience.
    SittiResponded on March 22, 2025
    Thank you so much for the kind words Steven! We'll be sure to appropriately embarrass our staff for their 5-star efforts.

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  9. DeniseT VIP

    Raleigh41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delish and noise level was perfect for book club tonight. Thank you!
    SittiResponded on March 22, 2025
    No, thank you Denise!

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  10. Cheryl VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had lunch with a large group. Service and food were both fabulous. We were running late and they were very accommodating.
    SittiResponded on March 19, 2025
    Thank you for the kind words Cheryl! We're glad you had a wonderful experience with us

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FAQs

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

Sitti is rated 4.7 stars by 3329 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
7:30 PM
Booked 26 times today
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
  • 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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