The Open Kitchen
The Open Kitchen
House salad
Lasagne Parmigiana
The Outside
Menu Cover
figurines on a shelf
Mama's Supreme Pizza Gluten Free
Lasagne Parmigiana
Hostess Station
a man standing in front of a counter
a little slice of history
a man sitting at a table
Parachute guy right above the dinner table
I ordered 2 hours ago online, just arrived, and the order is still not ready. They do not prioritize online orders!
interior
interior, burritos and wraps
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Fettuccine Di Allessandro with shrimp and added mushrooms
Empty salad bowl
Chicken Alfredo with bacon
outside
Chicken Alfredo
Jeff M.
Dec 3, 2024
The original Italian restaurant in Charlotte open in the same location since 1952! It was one of only a handful of Italian restaurants in Charlotte when we first moved here! We used to go for their pizza on Friday or Saturday nights. The atmosphere is intimate but not overdone just like an old Italian restaurant. That's because it's exactly what it is complete with red and white checkered tablecloths.Their service has been great every time I have been. If you don't know what you want then the servers can guide you.
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Casey B.
Nov 23, 2024
First time eating here after years of driving by and we loved it so much! A class Italian restaurant similar to what I grew up with in the North. It is so cozy and welcoming inside with all the decor. The service was phenomenal. The food was great! Best meatball sub I've had in town and we loved the veal parm too. Would recommend for a cozy Italian dinner!
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Luisa R.
Nov 30, 2024
This is such a great Charlotte gem! The Building is unassuming, but enter their doors to enjoy delicious food and a family friendly environment. Great for groups! Their lasagna is amazing, as is their manicotti. The service is very good and they are always so welcoming to their customers!
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Christin N.
Jan 13, 2024
Love the Vintage old school pizzeria vibes!!!! Hope this staple NEVER closes!!!! Super cool atmosphere Prices were goodPortions were perfectService was ok not to friendly but timely Food was decent just basic but GOODDEFINITELY try their Alfredo and loved they give you bread and butter! Oh and their RANCH is excellent!
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Cheryl M.
May 14, 2024
This business has been around for years. They have a very nice and accommodating staff of servers. They kept are glasses full. They put our orders in quickly and delivered thoughtful dishes. This is an old school restaurant producing authentic Italian cuisine. The appetizers were tasty. The entrees were rich and flavorful
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Jennifer E.
May 15, 2024
Lovely little Italian restaurant. Had the pleasure of coming for dinner for a work event on a Monday. Parking is small but small, but they do have various spaces on the front, side, and back of the building. I believe they also offer parking across the street. Numerous tables throughout the restaurant. I ordered the chicken parmesean that came with spaghetti. Now the chicken is not fried. it's more oven baked than anything, but it was still delicious. We ordered the calamari, which was delicious. Normal Italian restaurant is nothing that WOWd me per say, but I definitely will be back to try other dishes.
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Lauren K.
Jan 5, 2024
The Mama "K" Supreme pizza was delicious! Pepperoni, ground beef, sausage, peppers & onions, mushrooms and salami. Allll of my favorite things! You can never go wrong with the classic Chicken Parmigiana. I loved the addition of the mushrooms. The Chicken Barcelona is what I'm going to order next time. Chicken sautéed in butter, oregano, and fresh lemon. Served with mushroom marinara sauce and spaghetti buerre noir. Love the nostalgic ambiance and the fact that its under the radar for most people.
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Kim H.
Feb 22, 2025
Not ever going back after years of being a customer. Our food tonight was very bland and sparse when it came to ingredients. Don't ever look upat the decor that has been there for years. More dust and cobwebs and filth than imaginable. Seriously filthy. A man walked in with a dog on a leash. He was randomly walking by tables and taking bread and crackers and putting them in a red nylon bag. Then he proceeded to ask customers for some of their food to put in his bag. When it was mentioned to the two people working at the front they said oh he is just going to the bathroom. He never went to the bathroom. They waited entirely too long to ask him to leave. The fact he had a dog was enough. It's very tight in there and he just strolled in like he was a regular. After 50+ years and many celebrations there we are finished with Open Kitchen.
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Holly D.
Dec 25, 2024
This restaurant is a charlotte treasure! The garlic bread is great. The manicotti is delicious, with the perfect cheese pull. It is a must try the salad is iceberg lettuce but the dressings are tasty
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Alisa G.
Dec 30, 2024
The personnel are so friendly and nice. My first time here and been in Charlotte for 42 years.
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