Coletta's Italian Restaurant is shutting down its Appling Road location in northeast Memphis this Friday, closing the book on 28 years of lasagna, pizza and neighborhood get-togethers at the site. The restaurant says catering services and private parties will carry on without interruption, and its South Parkway spot is staying put, so Coletta's loyalists will not be completely out of luck.
Announcement Came Via Social Media
According to Action News 5, the restaurant broke the news in a Facebook post, telling customers that the Appling Road dining room will serve its last meals this Friday. The outlet reports the location has operated for 28 years and that the message included a heartfelt thank you to patrons for their longtime support. The post also noted that catering and private events would continue as usual.
Other Location Will Stay Open
The company's website still lists the South Parkway restaurant and confirms that the location remains in operation, according to the contact page. The Appling Road spot appears as part of Coletta's overall footprint, although the closure notice itself does not appear on the site. Customers looking to book catering or private gatherings are being directed to use the restaurant's contact page or call ahead with questions.
A Local Fixture For Decades
Coletta's has been woven into Memphis's dining scene for decades, known for its barbecue-style pizza alongside classic Italian dishes. Memphis Magazine lists the restaurant among the city's enduring favorites and points to the South Parkway location as a neighborhood mainstay. For many northeast Memphis residents, the Appling storefront became the go-to spot for birthdays, office parties and those hurried carryout pizza runs.
The Facebook announcement did not include a reason for the shutdown, and the restaurant has not shared further details with news outlets, according to Action News 5. For up-to-date information on hours and catering availability, Coletta's is directing customers to its official pages or to call the listed locations.
