Aria
Aria
Bruschetta Bar Bites
Arugula salad
House white beans with olive oil
Malfadine Bolognese
Shaved Kale Caesar Salad
Tiramisu
BROWN SUGAR BUTTER AND WARM BREAD
Kale Salad
Dining area
Entrance Lobby
Tiramisu
Crispy Chicken Parmigiana
Inside
interior
a plate of pasta with spinach and parmesan cheese
Ribs
Roasted Red Pepper Spaghetti w/ Braised Short Rib Ragout
Tiramisu
Seasonal Crostata
interior
food
Upstairs
Andi M.
Jan 24, 2025
My husband and I have been to Aria many times in the last fifteen years, and they are still one of our favorites in Charlotte. I give VERY few five-star ratings, but Aria deserves that rating every time we visit! Their food and service are exceptional!We recently visited twice during Charlotte Restaurant Week--because the first visit was phenomenal. Their menu has lots of choices and is still very affordable. On both visits, we started with the burrata and meatballs for our first course. My husband even stole some of my burrata to have with his tender meatballs. Both dishes were fabulous!For our entrees, I had the striped bass (twice), and my husband had the lamb shank and pappardelle bolognese. The bass was perfectly cooked, and I loved their original presentation with puréed sunchokes and brussels sprouts. The lamb shank was served with pastina (like couscous), and had a delicious gravy. But the pappardelle blew both of us away. Their bolognese sauce is EXTRAORDINARY--just full of flavor, with a wonderful ricotta topping.For dessert, we had the mascarpone cheesecake and chocolate torte. The torte was lighter than the cheesecake, but both of us favored the cheesecake. Aria is also our first choice to dine whenever visiting Blumenthal Theater for a show. They offer a 10% discount if you are attending a show, too! Aria also validates parking if you park in the Bank of America garage connected to the Ritz, Founder's Hall, and 1BAC (we always enter the garage off 5th Street, but there are additional entrances off College and Trade Streets). I must also mention their cocktails. I had the whale trail tini both visits--it's not too sweet, and so good! My husband had the mountain apple old fashioned the first visit, and a black negroni the second. Both were fantastic. We can't wait to return!
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Francisco M.
Jan 18, 2025
This is HANDS DOWN THE BEST Italian restaurant I've been in the US. Can't comment a lot on prices because I went on restaurant week but the food was incredible. Caramelized gnocchi for appetizer, REAL Carbonara (with guanciale NOT BACON) and a tiramisu (big cut)Service was nice and quick. Very good selection of wines. They VALIDATE parking in the same building but I didn't know :( One of those restaurants that I would consider going several times to try everything!
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Destiny H.
Dec 31, 2024
Boo! I wanted to love this place so bad. Boyfriend and I decided to try out Aria on New Years Eve. As far as the ambiance, it's nice... not romantic. A place you'd want to take a few friends for sure though, it was packed and everyone was pretty loud (which doesn't bother me tbh) I've hung out at the bar previously and had a fantastic experience. Did their small $5 dollar week day bites and drinks. Never had a a problem and really enjoyed it. This New Years Eve experience wasn't good. First we arrive for our reservation a few minutes late, but it states when booking there was a 15mim grace period. We arrived within that and but our table was given to another couple. Frustrating. The host altogether was rude and really just an unfortunate way to start our meal. Our server was fantastic and shout out to her for being great. I ordered the carbonara and boyfriend ordered the pizza. Pizza was great! Flavorful and definitely big enough for a meal. The carbonara and the chicken was very bland, not a whole tone of flavor and the portion was kind of small. I had two glasses of wine which I really enjoyed. I'll be back but I'll hangout at the bar. I also wouldn't recommend this place to anyone either. If you can go somewhere else.
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Anthony S.
Jan 27, 2025
I was here for dinner on New Year's Eve and we had a large group of about 15 people. As soon as the majority of us were there we were brought upstairs to our reserved table, which was the perfect size to be comfortably sat. Our service (listed on the receipt as Eddy) was fantastic and attentive. He handled the large group with ease and professionalism. My friend and I split a Rosso pizza which was delicious and made even better with the chile honey. It was perfect for splitting (we knew we would be eating at our NYE party so we went light). It was a great time, and I'd definitely go back for an actual dinner!
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Elyse P.
Jan 21, 2025
We came here for restaurant week and were blown away by our dinner! The ambiance was upscale but cozy, they had an extension wine selection and our service was friendly and efficient. We got caramelized gnocchi and meatballs for the starter, the meatballs were good but the gnocchi was amazing! Then for mains we shared the carbonara which was authentically made with real guanciale and NOT bacon, and the orechiette with lamb sausage, which was phenomenal. For dessert we got a chocolate tart and a generous piece of tiramisu, which were both delicious. Definitely the best Italian restaurant I've been to in Charlotte!
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Sofia G.
Jan 20, 2025
I truly enjoyed my dinner here at Aria. The bartender was great and personable. He was kind and knowledgeable of the menu. The reason I ordered dessert. Lol. Very cute place for a date night, solo date, and more.
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Kirby P.
Feb 1, 2025
I dined here with a friend for Queen's Feast & it was a wonderful meal. There is a large dining area with booth & table seating, as well as a bar. While it is a large space, the tables are close together. It was dimly lit & surprisingly loud. We had reservations & we were seated immediately. Our server & all staff that we encountered were very pleasant & professional. A manager stopped by at one point to check on our experience - not only how we liked the food but also how we liked the service - it was a nice touch. Our parking was also validated. Although our order was taken at once for all three courses, it took longer & longer between each course for our food to arrive. Overall, our dinner lasted two hours but the food & service were so great that we didn't notice until we got in the car. All dishes were presented well. We each ordered something different but we enjoyed every course. The Steak was cooked perfectly & the Carbonara was so flavorful. Caramelized Gnocchi is a great appetizer & the desserts were a nice, delicate end to the meal.
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Megan L.
Feb 9, 2025
We really liked this restaurant & would come back. The staff was very nice and the food was delicious. Our favorite part was the tiramisu!!
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Joe H.
Jan 26, 2025
One of the very best Italian restaurants in Charlotte the food is excellent the service is excellent make sure you ask for Enzo hands down the best waiter we've ever had....Mangia!
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Kate M.
Jan 10, 2025
I went to Aria last night with my husband and another couple for dinner before going to a show at the Blumenthal. The tables were very close together, but comfortable. The menu had recently changed and had lots of delicious looking options. I opted for the scallops with sweet potato risotto. My husband got a lamb loin with a delightful citrus flavor and gnocchi. Our friends tried the kale salad, a pizza and another pasta dish. If we had more time, I would have loved to do the 3 course meal. The staff was very friendly, and even validated our paneling, which we didn't know was an option! Sorry, I got excited and forgot pictures.
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