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Aria Tuscan Grill

4.4

3695 reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Bringing the best ot Italy to Charlotte, Aria Tuscan Grill is Charlotte's urban neighborhood restaurant and lounge located in the heart of center city. Serving mouthwatering old word comfort food in a modern Italian setting, Aria brings the flavors & colors of Tuscany to Charlotte.
Featuring a kitchen with a view, a striking wine wall that highlights a wide array of predominantly focused Italian wines, house made Limoncello, live music every weekend, a late night "Bar Bites" menu, Charlotte's only Chef's Table, a street level view of Uptown Charlotte to take in the city as you dine, and a location that is front and center to all of Charlotte's main attractions.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

31 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 63 times today

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(704) 376-8880
Website
http://www.ariacharlotte.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alex Piatt
Catering
As a full service caterer, Aria will work with you on every detail of your special event, tailoring it to your taste and budget. Please allow us to discuss your upcoming event with you. Simply contact us at 704.331.0078, or email Briana Cohen, briana@sonomarestaurants.net. We would love to have you join us for your special celebration.
Private party facilities
Aria offers a unique setting for bridal showers, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, holiday parties and celebrations of all sizes and occasions. Simply choose your date, and we will help do the rest! Please allow us to discuss your upcoming event with you.
Private party contact
Briana Cohen: (866) 928-5686

Location
100 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Area
Uptown
Cross Street
College and Trade Streets
Parking Details
Aria validates for the Bank of America Corporate parking deck. It may be entered from Fifth, College & Trade Streets.
Entertainment
Live music every Friday & Saturday from 7:30-10:30pm
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Charlotte
Great for fine wines
Charlotte
Great for fine wines

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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience3
We always go to Aria during restaurant week. For the most part the food was good but some parts need improvement. The frito misto was more soggy than crispy. The bread was cold. The pasta that came with the chicken parm was mushy. My wine was served in like a water glass unlike a wine glass like the table next to me. The highlights of the experience was the service. The hostess was super friendly and professional. The servers were very nice and and also professional.
RG
ReneeG
New York Area
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food5service2ambience5
This is our second time at Aria. First time was great service and food. This time, we had a waiter that only came to our table when we waved him down for his attention. For the whole time! And when we asked for something, he Still forgot and we had to remind him again. Food Still delicious! We'll try again.
VL
VincentL
New York Area
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience4
Food was good and came out fast. Had to wait longer for dessert than other parts of the meal.
TP
TomahawkPorkchop
Charlotte
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
By far the best restaurant during Queen's Feast week. An excellent variety of both starters, entrees and desserts! I have visited the last 3 years and will continue to do so. Always a great place for dinner!
VO
VictoriaO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it! Food was amazing and the service was great! I would deff be coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came here for queens feast and thought that it was our favorite out of all the places we visited. It really is a good deal with the best food!
LD
LindaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were sat between tables of 2 and 4 by downstairs wall. 2 round tables were near us, one empty and one had 6 people. That table was very loud. They put square tables together next to us to accommodate 12, but they were thankfully not loud. Food was excellent. Taylor a great waiter.
TS
TracyS
Charlotte
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aria is a wonderful experience - the restaurant atmosphere is elegant and the food is delicious. A great place for special occasions or just a Tuesday night out!
PP
PigletPotters
Charlotte
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We dined before going to the Opera so it was an early 5:00pm start. By the time we left, the restaurant was full with the happy buzz of customers. Our waiter was attentive and helpful. But the food, the food was amazing. We had been here a long time ago but had forgotten how good it was. We did not realize it was Restaurant Week. Per chance I found just what I wanted on the not-so-limited special menu which included lamb shank and cheesecake, both to die for. My husband selected off the main menu. He’s a mussels and/or clams officionado. He declared these were the best he’d had in a long time, as was the duck leg confit. A delightful evening- we will be back.
S
Schylar
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to Aria at least 6 times and every time I go the service and food are amazing. Listen to the staff and their recommendations and you will not be disappointed
DL
DonnaL
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great for big parties it was very lively
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OpenTable Diner
Key West
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service3ambience2
Very welcoming staff upon arrival. The host seating us was informed by another host en-route (we were stopped half way up the stairs) that she needed to seat us elsewhere because another party had asked to move to the table that was to be ours. We were then seated directly next to the bar upstairs, so noise was to be expected as they were still having happy hour. Not ideal but no real complaints at this point. Service started out great. We were there for restaurant week so menu items we chose were fixed. We waited over 30 minutes for the dessert once the table was cleared of our dinner. We also ordered another glass of wine each asking for the same as the first, but were brought different ones. We were told twice the kitchen was backed up, however observed all other parties receiving everything pretty timely. Eventually a to-go bag was handed to us with our dessert - we did not ask for it to-go. At this point we just asked for the check. Overall disappointed by the end and most likely will not return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
We dined at Aria during restaurant week. The food was amazing and staff very accommodating. Chicken Parmesan and mushroom pasta were the meals of choice followed by chocolate cake, cheesecake and tiramisu. Delicious food.
C
Cltbill
Charlotte
74 reviews
vip
4.0
74 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service5ambience4
Visited during restaurant week. We thought the food was very good and our server was attentive even during a very busy evening. The space is energetic so quiet conversation is probably difficult.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
everything was delicious!
M
Michelles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 January 2023
overall3food3service2ambience4
We went to Aria for a friend's birthday before a jazz show. When we came in the hostess asked whose birthday it was and I said that our friend and his wife were parking their car and they would be right behind us. They came in and checked in and then found our table. During the dinner and their check-in, the birthday was never mentioned at all. It was restaurant week and the service was also very slow. I was surprised they only had 1 ipa on the restaurant list for beers (according to our server) It was also offending that he said at the beginning of the dinner that we couldn't share or even take a box home. I understand the sharing but not the box thing. The food was good but just average. The dessert was the best but it would have been nice to have a candle for the birthday boy
DH
DoreenH
Greensboro
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 January 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Food and service were awesome. It was freezing upstairs so eat downstairs if possible
BB
BijoyB
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food. The filet mignon was too good compared to surrounding restaurants
WC
WayneC
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was on business and staying nearby at the Marriott City Center so this was a convenient location and I'm glad I ate here. Aria is a very inviting, well designed restaurant and though the menu choices are limited, there is adequate choices for everyone and I'm actually glad they focus on making a few dishes top notch. I had the kale Caesar Salad and the Trout for my main dish and both were excellent! Fresh and the Trout didn't have one single bone, had a healthy portion, and a very unique tangy flavor. Will definitely be back!
MC
MCt2
Charlotte
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2023
overall1food3service1ambience2
Food was mediocre. Plenty of other Italian with better food and ambience. Though the staff were friendly, the service was less than adequate. No complimentary bread (whereas some others were able to get it), wine bottle ordered was left unopened until after we ate the appetizers - drank water in the mean time, had to wait for spoons for desert and ask multiple times - gelato was melting, and parking situation was terrible. On the plus side, very nice place in the first floor. The second floor feels like an addition to a hotel.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely phenomenal dining experience in Uptown Charlotte! Food, service and ambience were all spectacular! I will be back... very soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were greeted and immediately seated and served. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Everyone in the restaurant seemed to be enjoying themselves. The salad, the lamb shank and the dessert were non-existent after my first taste. I tried to leave some, but it was way too good. Loved every second there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My and my best friend went for the 1st time and it was a wonderful experience. We went for her birthday, our waiter (from New York Buffalo) gave excellent recommendations for drinks and food. Everyone was so pleasant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 January 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food and drinks were great.
RW
ReneeW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience while in town! Great service & tasty food. We would definitely go back and highly recommend to anyone visiting!
KS
KristinS
Phoenix
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bolognese is delicious! Beautiful wine list. Great vibe.
SE
SarahE
San Diego
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall3food5service1ambience3
The food was good, but the service was slow and there were 3-4 missed orders at our table through the meal.
R
Renee
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
This year we are doing 12 New Restaurants - 1 each month. Aria was the first one and what a home run it was! Every single item was amazing. Great wine and cocktail selection. Make sure you try the gnocchi appetizer, pork belly, carbonara and the lasagna! Everything was fresh, hot and oh so tasty. Our server was Taylor and he provided excellent service, was knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly. Five stars in my opinion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2023
overall3food4service5ambience5
Loved the service and food.
GT
GloryT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was very flavorful. There was a variety of food items that we could choose from. Delicious cocktails, too. The wine list is very extensive. Service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The hostess was so friendly and our waiter was prompt with bringing drinks and getting our order in. The food was so delicious and the perfect portion.
LR
LauraR
Charlotte
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and wonderful service!
M
Michelle1972
Chicago
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were excellent. We enjoyed the lasagna. The restaurant has a lovely ambiance definitely check it out!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
Food was disappointing, service was mediocre, and probably won’t return or recommend.
L
Lollipop
Charlotte
42 reviews
vip
3.0
42 reviews
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Difficult review. Food was very good. Noise level is so loud everywhere anymore and very difficult to converse with 2 couples. We were attending the theater so time was tight. We realize they were busy but our waiter was very rude. He had a heavy accent (no problem normally), but he was masked(again,normally not a problem), and with the noise level, we could hardly understand him which irritated him when we asked him to repeat things. When our adult son tried to get his attention for the check as he flew by, he put a finger to our son’s face and shushed him. If we return, we’ll have a different waiter.
CM
ChrisM
Charlotte
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Just seems sometimes when booking on open table you don’t end up with the best seats in the house. We were very close to the door.
JR
JamesR
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful date night here. The food was delicious and the service superb.
SG
SaraiG
Denver
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The place is awesome, the staff is great.. but I felt the food was not the greatest for the price.
JJ
JoJoG
Charlotte
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Very busy, but the staff managed to get our order out quickly. The lasagna and filet were very good! Recommend this restaurant!
DA
DianeA
Charlotte
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
For some reason, cocktail and wine orders take a long time. We never order our food until our drinks have arrived at the table.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

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You can order delivery directly from Aria Tuscan Grill using the Order Online button. Aria Tuscan Grill also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Aria Tuscan Grill also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 376-8880.

Aria Tuscan Grill is rated 4.4 stars by 3695 OpenTable diners.

Aria Tuscan Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.