Customshop Handcrafted Food

Was traveling on business and a coworker recommended this place. Just a short drive from uptown and in a nice location with additional places to check out right next door. Our table was ready when we arrived and it was very close to the door (the only downside to this experience) as it was cool when the door opened for patrons. Our server Blair was delightful and patient as we waited for our final member to join us. She was helpful answering questions and frequently checked in. The restaurant is homey and comfortable with some local art on the walls. It is a popular spot and stayed busy throughout our stay. The food was quite nice spanning from shared plates to main courses. We tried several small plates but the sunchokes were a standout. Definitely try them. I had the sea bass which was surrounded by mussels, kale, broth, and spigarello. My friend had the duck which she really enjoyed. It's a fun spot that takes reservations on Open Table so definitely give it a try.

First time here, and love the decoration. It's a pretty small spot but I feel like they have plenty of seating. The service was good although the server didn't seem to hear us good. Server was nice. Could have been more attentive. The food was yummy. The drink was so good. I wished they would have fill it to the rim. Pretty pricey for drinks that aren't fill to the rim. I got the saffron bucatini- it was shrimp and beef pasta. So yummy. Very flavorful. My friend got the scallops and she loves it. The tomatoe salad was also very yummy. Nothing bad to say except little things here and there. And they do share parking but I did not park so I don't remember if it's free parking.

Another awesome experience here! The food is unpretentious, approachable and damn good. I would eat my exact meal every week.... Tuna crudo, blue crab butternut squash ravioli, and spiced cake with ice cream that I never wanted to end. Service is excellent. Ambiance is small, northeast cozy neighborhood restaurant. I love it everytime!

My husband and I returned to Customshop after reading that they are now one of the top restaurants in CLT. Our tastes have changed over the years and we now prefer smaller plates, which Customshop excels in. We started with two cocktails--the Sexy Red and Mary's Garden Fuel. The menu doesn't state this, but the Sexy Red is topped with an egg white foam. If you're allergic to eggs, be aware! I liked the flavors of the drink and appreciated that it wasn't too sweet, but the smell of the egg whites was a bit off-putting. My husband loved his Mary's Garden Fuel.They give you a small plate of their house made focaccia to start, served on top of salted olive oil. I thought it was one of the better breads we've been served at a restaurant!For our appetizer, we had the tuna crudo. It's a small portion, but was full of flavor. Since we visited in the summer with strawberries in season, ours had a strawberry ponzu sauce and finely chopped strawberries and cucumbers, with (I believe) their version of fried onions. It was delicious!For our entrees, I had the blue crab ravioli and my husband had the duck breast. While I'm not a fan of peas, the creamy puréed pea sauce was really good. The raviolis were a bit thin, but tasty regardless. I loved the crispy crumb topping. I couldn't eat the entire plate, so my husband happy ate the rest. My husband's duck breast was cooked medium-rare. He loved the flavor, and the butternut squash purée added a unique flavor. The duck sausage was also good.Overall, we were very pleased with the food and service. Our server was very attentive and helpful. We'll definitely return!

Cute restaurant in the heart of Elizabeth, great for date night or a night out. Definitely make a reservation as it's on the smaller side.Food: recommend the ricotta cavatelli for pasta, burrata for appetizer (so fresh), and flan for dessert. The flan was amazing - my favorite part.Service was amazing and we had a great time!

City vibe, casual yet upscale, unique menu.Made reservations on a Thurs night for my bride's birthday. It was a packed house. The dining room acoustics made for a louder than average dining room setting (we actually thought about leaving). Local IPA options were narrow (one)....more of a wine selection. We started with Beets ($15) appetizer and it was a great light option to get started. My bride ordered the Blue Crab Ravioli ($28) and she said it was hard to find/see actual crab. I went with the Ricotta Cavatelli ($28) and it seemed to be lacking flavor.Service was great.From my persective, the food experience didn't equate to the price.

Had a wonderful experience at Customshop. The wine selection is lovely, and menu was stack with fresh flavors and seasonal ingredients. We were pleased by our selections and the vibe was on point. Service was excellent!

My mother, sister, and I dined here for my birthday dinner and were very pleased with our experience. I made a reservation via OpenTable, which I would highly recommend! The location is very nice and in a decent area. There is a free parking lot across the street, which is convenient! The interior has a rustic flair to it and the atmosphere is intimate. The service was good and quite attentive. They made sure our waters were filled, explained the flavors menu to us, and were very kind. To start, we ordered the empanadas and they offered complimentary focaccia in olive oil. The focaccia was light, with a saltiness to it. The empanadas were excellent! There were three empanadas and they included Mojo pork, aji panca, queso fresco, and espelette. The shell of the empanada was light, with a pastry crust quality to it. They had ample amounts of pork and the sauce complimented the smokiness of the pork. For our entrees we opted for the Canestri and the Sea Scallops. The canestri included Prosciutto cotto, Manchego cream, truffle butter, agrodolce, soft poached egg, gremolata. And let me just say this dish was divine! The manchego cream was very rich, the prosciutto cotto was plentiful, and the truffle butter tied all the wonderful flavors together. The sea scallops were excellent as well. Served with Carolina gold rice middlins, saffron, zephyr squash, and zucchini. The saffron gold rice had a nice texture to it and wasn't overpowering. The scallops were cooked to perfection and the zucchini and squash were subtle but, complimented the other flavors nicely. To finish the meal, we ordered the chocolate cake which included Strawberry ice cream, strawberry shortcake crumble, and a magic shell. We loved this dessert! The chocolate cake wasn't too heavy or rich, the homemade strawberry ice cream was so fresh, and the molten shell was the perfect touch! Overall, we had a very nice meal at Cuatomshop. The ambiance is really nice, the service is attentive, the food is of great quality, and the flavors are unique. Everything we ordered we were impressed with. The portion sizes were perfect as well. I would highly recommend dining here, especially for a special occasion!

A delicious stop in the Elizabeth area of Charlotte. Service was great and food was really delicious. This chef has done a great job pairing flavors and it shows in his dishes.

3.5 is more accurate than 3. The overall volume of this place takes a full star away. We were basically yelling to hear each other over the noise. The service was top notch though. Food was both great and average. We got a bit of everything to eat family style. The tuna and hamache were great, the beef tartare not so much. Empanadas, sweet potatoes, and burrata were good. Scallops were great but the duck was a miss. All the desserts were great but the flan was our favorite.