Collina's Italian Cafe

I’m so sad to leave this review.
We have had such good experiences at this cute little kitchen and love the BYOB thing they have going.
However, the management and/or ownership has obviously changed.
It no longer smells like Nonna’s house.
The staff isn’t nearly as friendly, and worst of all, the food quality has gone down.
We ordered our favorite-pepperoni on whole wheat- and one other pizza.
When the food arrived, it was obvious the pepperoni was not on whole wheat.
We mentioned it to the waiter so as not to pay the up charge.
Next thing we know, someone from the kitchen came to the table to ask for our leftover box, took it to the kitchen, then came back to tell us that the whole wheat crust is no longer brown, but white, and that it is also gluten free.
The picture is of what we brought home of both pizzas.
Which is the “gluten free whole wheat” and which is the regular crust?🙄 Also—so glad none of us is allergic to gluten, or someone might be in the hospital today! Did I mention that one of the cooks was leaning against the food prep counter eating dinner? I think I’ve been there for the last time.

Love this small cute diner! The service was sooo nice and they were really attentive to their customers! We did bring our own wine and they got us glasses and a bucket of ice! I believe the BYOB price is $4 which is better than buying it by the glass at any restaurant! The food was so homey and it just felt really comforting.
I really enjoyed this place and I hope to come back again!

Owner response

Heard the pizza was good and it sure was! Friendly service, fast service.
The place has a small mom and pop feel, which translates to the taste. We ordered the Chicken Caesar salad with garlic bread.
The garlic bread; it was toasty and very tasty definitely recommend. We went with a pepperoni pizza as our entree and it was delicious.
Cheese is placed on top of the topping and it’s just somehow makes sense. Great place, definitely will be back to try more of their items!

Owner response