Great news, pasta lovers — a new Italian dining concept is coming to uptown Charlotte.
Italo officially opens Tuesday, May 19, promising handmade pasta, focaccia and other Italian classics in a cozy setting reminiscent of “a Sunday dinner at your grandmother’s table,” according to a news release sent to CharlotteFive.
Italo, a new pasta house and wine bar, will replace Cicchetti in uptown Charlotte.
Soon, you can get bottles from this Dilworth wine bar delivered to your door.
It will set up shop at the corner of East Trade and North College Streets in the heart of the city. The space is currently home to Cicchetti, an Italian tapas and wine bar slated to close at the end of the week, owners said.
A sister concept to Aria Tuscan Grill, the Venetian-style wine bar offered a curated selection of wines from across the globe, plus a full bar, cocktails and beer, CharlotteFive previously reported.
Now, the team behind Italo’s — who also own Aria — is reimagining the space.
Handmade pasta and focaccia are on the menu at Italo.
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“The idea was to create an intimate pasta house for Uptown Charlotte — something that feels both classic and new,” veteran restaurateur Pierre Bader, who co-owns the eatery with Briana Cohen, said in the release.
“We’re excited to introduce a dining experience that’s rooted in tradition with timeless dishes but offers a new perspective for the neighborhood.”
At Italo, customers will find both single and family-style servings of classic Italian dishes. Think: cacio e pepe, risotto, gnocchi and wagyu filets, according to an online menu.
The beverage program at Italo includes classic cocktails, plus a variety of Italian-focused wines.
Other menu highlights include:
Spaghettoni Cacio e Pepe: Pecorino romano, cracked black pepper
Lumache: Braised Wagyu short rib ragu, red wine, sweet onions, tomato, ricotta salata
Linguini Vongole: Littleneck clams, basil pesto
Scampi: Skull Island tiger prawns, fresh garlic, rosemary, butter, EVOO
Piccata: Grilled spatchcocked Mediterranean branzino, capers, lemon, garlic
For the wine lovers, Italo’s beverage program will include a variety of Italian-focused wines — 30 to 40 bottles — all available by the glass. You’ll find classic cocktails, too.
Italo will be open for dinner service Tuesday-Saturday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
A spread of classic Italian dishes at Italo in uptown Charlotte.
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Location: 100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Menu
Cuisine: Classic Italian
Instagram: @italocharlotte
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