We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The Tripadvisor website may not display properly.We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
Get food delivered
OR
Get food delivered

Ratings and reviews

RATINGS
Food
Service
Value
Atmosphere

Details

PRICE RANGE
€9 - €18
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
View all details
meals, features, about
Reviews (105)
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
Filter reviews
104 results
Traveller rating
62
18
9
7
8
Traveller type
Time of year
LanguageEnglish
Traveller rating
62
18
9
7
8
Show reviews that mention
All reviews spaghetti bread pizza salad italian food food was fantastic dining experience pietro basil
Sort and selected filters
Sort FilterEnglish
Updating list...
Reviewed 2 weeks ago

By far this worst italian food in New Bern, I honestly don't know how they have managed to stay open, first time eating here since we moved to New Bern in 7 years, and realized I was doing myself a favor. The food came to...our table cold. The pasta, even though advertised as "home made pasta" you have the choice to either have home made pasta for 3 dollars more or just pasta. So that in itself is a question of authenticity of the food, if you are going to advertise homemade pasta, deliver homemade pasta, don't tact on a surcharge for something that is unique to the restaurant, that is the only saving grace to this place. I did not have the "homemade pasta" myself, my friend however did and it legitimately looked the same. The amount of food they give you is subpar compared to other places I have been, and the noodles were cold when I would bite into them, almost like they tried to reheat them at some point and then was unsuccessful, also there was absolutely no flavor, I have had microwave meals with better taste than this place, save yourself about 17 bucks per person and purchase a box of noodles and pasta sauce, you'll have more to eat, and you will have a better meal overall. And get a loaf of bread from publix, because the bread also came out cold and hard, and not even cut appropriately for slices. Terrible. Or if you are wanting to go out to dinner skip this place and go across the street to 37th street Pizza, they know how to make food without all the "trying to be fancy" just for food. Underwhelming place and 17 dollars poorer and still hungry.More

Date of visit: March 2024
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

If you want great authentic Itailian food, outstanding service, and a great evening out....La Casetta in New Bern, NC is the the place for you. It is simply OUTSTANDING!!!!! Top-notch customer service, with an extremely clean and warm family like atmosphere. The bar tender, DJ...is AMAZING! She is friendly, fast and creative and can whip up the best drinks. She treats you like you are the only customer and makes you feel right at home from the moment you pull up a bar stool. Additionally, service and drinks were so good my wife and I got a table and I can't say enough about our waitress, Bella. She was AWESOME and I would recommend requesting her. She greeted us with a warm smile, she rattled off all the drink and meal specials and thoroughly knew the menu. Despite a packed restaurant, she checked on us continuously and ensured our meals were perfect. Last, the owners, Piero and Paula, were just as friendly and one can easily see the pride they have in this family restaurant and the genuine care they have for thier customers. This place is a GEM in New Bern and guaranteed you will have a great night out. All freshly homemade pasta was perfectly cooked, and the pizza was perfect. The crust had a slight crunch and soft inside, perfect mix of homemade sauce, and cheese, and the pepperoni is OUTSTANDING !!!!!! Last, the drinks the bartender DJ made were so creative and quiye impressive. Check out my pics. This place will not dissapoint.More

Date of visit: February 2024
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 7 February 2024

Well, La Casetta certainly has come of age. The last review I did was in 2015 and I said it needed time. Well, we had visited it many times afterward and we could see how the owner and his staff were paying more attention to...service, wine, food and design....in other words, to the customer. Over the years Piero (and family), Francesco, and staff have really come very far. Both my wife and I are so happy to see where they are today. On this occasion we had a wonderful dinner - both the Chicken Piccatta and Veal Marsala were EXCELLENT. The homemade pasta was outstanding. The soup was super - don't take too much !! And they serve BREAD ! - We have found so many good restaurants aren't serving bread with their meals. Piero recently remodeled and added a considerable square footage as well as a lovely patio. New Bern has several Italian venues but THIS is the one you should visit !!More

Date of visit: February 2024
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 2 November 2023

Servers were friendly, food was ok- my chicken marsala was pretty under seasoned, and we requested garlic bread and just got regular bread. My husband liked his dinner- penne with sausage.

Date of visit: October 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 7 August 2023

Family owned, locals restaurant. Friendly and attentive staff. We go for pizza and it’s always GREAT!

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 9 July 2023

After being referred there on our vacation we thoroughly enjoyed a leisurely lunch there. The service was great and the food was “excellent!” They are adding on a dining room and I can imagine why. Do yourself a favor and stop by. Comparable Italian food...to “anywhere” we’ve traveled to in the US.More

Date of visit: July 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 16 June 2023

This is a nice place, but several things spoiled it for me. The wait staff needs more training in the dining experience. The entree was not hot- the cheese wouldn’t even melt. The sauce was good, but the eggplant parmigiana was disappointing. The breading was...soggy and not crispy like I’m used to. The serving was generous, but the soggy eggplant ruined it. The person who brought the bread did not bring or offer any butter or oil for dipping. Not sure I’ll be back.More

Date of visit: June 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 15 May 2023

I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! They have the BEST pizza and spaghetti! I admit the building doesn't look all that wonderful to me from the street as it looks like an old pizza hut...HOWEVER, I was blown away by the food, atmosphere and staff! It is...VERY nice inside, and the food is excellent! They have an excellent Sangue Di Giuda as well! Totally recommend this place!More

Date of visit: April 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 5 January 2023 via mobile

I have never had a bad meal or experienced bad service here. Pietro and the staff are very kind to all customers and have always made me and my family feel welcome. I have picked up Doordash orders from here before and the staff always...gave me water while I waited for the food. My favorite dish is the chicken parmesan. My mom loves the gnocchi bolognese. The desserts are also excellent. Thanks to all the staff!More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 2 January 2023 via mobile

Arrived and ordered two sandwiches. Very poor French fries not cook. Management was excellent took care of somethings but it was clear the kitchen did not give a hoot. Won't be back. Sorry 😞

Date of visit: January 2023
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 11 December 2022

My family and I recently enjoyed the wonderful food and beverages at La Casetta, New Bern. I can easily see why it was voted the best Italian restaurant in New Bern. It's worth the drive if you live out of town and it is a...great asset to the Craven County community.. The restaurnat has a wide variety of home-cooked offferings and the food was excellent. The service was first-class and you feel like family when you eat there. I recommend La Casetta in New Bern without any hesitation for original, fresh, Italian dishes.More

Date of visit: December 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 16 August 2022

Pizza was cooked perfectly, basil and sausage tasted very premium and it came within 5-10 minutes of us ordering. The staff there was also very friendly and polite. The restaurant was very clean and was free of bugs and crumbs. Loved the atmosphere and definitely...will be coming back here again!More

Date of visit: August 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 30 July 2022 via mobile

Do yourself a favor and spend your money at one of the actual delicious restaurants in New Bern with professional staff well versed in customer service. We placed a takeout order online. Said no more than 30 minutes but when we arrived to pick it...up more than 30 minutes later, the order had not even been started. Owner was not accommodating, told us he couldn’t even refund the order because the online system gets the money. Owner was rude and blamed us for not realizing his restaurant was busy. Made us feel like it was our fault. He and his staff could benefit from customer service training. He has most definitely never heard of the phrase, “The customer is always right.” We had the food once before, it’s mediocre at best for Italian food in the south. Will not return to a restaurant where the owner doesn’t value his customers. Do not use online ordering system or pay ahead, system doesn’t have contact information to get refunded so now we must dispute the charges with credit card company.More

Date of visit: July 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 10 July 2022

Located in a remodeled Pizza Hut, this restaurant is an excellent choice for Italian cuisine. The menu boasts a large wine selection and a moderate list of familiar Italian Dishes. Service was excellent. I ordered lasagna and one taste of it convinced me that this...was going to be my favorite Italian restaurant. My wife and I arrived at 5:30 pm as per our online reservation but the reservation wasn’t needed I thought. Maybe it was a bit early for the Friday night crowd because both rooms were almost full by the time we left.More

Date of visit: July 2022
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Reviewed 26 June 2022 via mobile

First time here and the food was fantastic. We ordered the pizza and salad both with everything and it was awesome people nice

Date of visit: July 2021
Helpful?
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
View more reviews
Best nearby
Best nearby hotelsSee all
Palace Motel
11 reviews
1.29 km away
The Ziegler Hotel Rooms, Suites, Cottages
60 reviews
1.45 km away
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Bern
758 reviews
1.60 km away
Hampton Inn New Bern
986 reviews
1.68 km away
Best nearby restaurantsSee all
El Taco Loco
115 reviews
1.24 km away
Famous Subs & Pizza
110 reviews
.43 km away
37th Street Pizzaria & Pasta Co
154 reviews
.18 km away
Best nearby attractionsSee all
Kidsville Playground
45 reviews
1.15 km away
Brewery 99
26 reviews
2.58 km away
Cedar Grove Cemetery
8 reviews
2.99 km away
Rinnova Spa & Wellness Center
11 reviews
.78 km away
Questions & Answers
Ask a question
John S
6 February 2020|
AnswerShow all 2 answers
Response from BellaNewBern | Reviewed this property |
I don’t remember the owners name but he is from Sicily.
0
Votes
Is This Your Listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim Your Free Listing

LA CASETTA, New Bern - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

Frequently Asked Questions about La Casetta

Yes, La Casetta offers takeaway services.

La Casetta is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4