We have been coming to carusos for over 10 years. We love it so much! The staff is amazing. We try to request Omar as our waiter. He is so nice, and truly cares about our experience at the restaurant. He goes above and beyond every time. He's the best! The ambiance of the restaurant is really nice too. It's dimly lit and sets a perfect Italian vibe. The food is incredible. We ordered the calamari to start. The sauce is a little spicy but delicious. They have gluten free pasta which is great for my mom's wheat allergy. We were in the mood for veal parm and even though it's not on the menu, they offered to make us a plate. Truly amazing! The osco busco was fantastic. The cheesecake dessert was 10/10. We will continue to come back!! read more

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The food is amazing! I wish you could get in easier as you have to plan in advance but their food is always delicious. We've tried several appetizers. I always get a fish special and it never disappoints. My husband loves the lamb. read more

My family has been coming here for a couple years now and it never disappoints. They will do any modifications without a problem. They do a vodka sauce with seafood but I asked for it to be chicken instead. The sauce still had a seafood-y flavor but it was almost like a lobster bisque sauce. I couldn't stop eating it. Their cheesecake is also to die for. Incredibly light and airy. The waiters treat us like family, which makes the experience so much better. I would recommend this place a thousand times over! read more

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Very consistent food and service . Very unassuming restaurant in a strip mall until you walk in . Great ambiance. Oh , and don't forget to leave the little kiddos home ! lol read more

Food, service and ambiance were excellent. One of the best meals in Mooresville I've had since I moved here about a year ago. read more

Caruso's - Veal Chop special. Expensive but very good! - Italian Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

This is the hidden gem in Mooresville. Food and service were awesome. The specials seem to be the way to go. Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. If you have not been, put it on your list to go to. read more

This place was very nice I love how my waiter was very friendly also the lamb chops were so good can't even speak about it bathrooms were nice and clean overall amazing place and would recommend read more

Food was top notch! A bit on the pricey side though. The staff was so friendly and made sure everything was to our liking.

We have been Caruso's fans for years. This review may sound like many others but I have not reviewed Caruso's in a very long time... It was my belated birthday dinner with my family. The evening was perfect and our server Omar made our experience even better. Out of the five of us three ordered to Lobster Risotto which was delicious, one of my sons ordered the Veal Chop and I ordered the Bronzino. The team at Caruso delivered an excellent tasty and well prepared meal experience yet again. Great ambiance for a romantic dinner or a dinner with friends and family... A must try in Mooresville... read more

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Best upscale Italian restaurant experience in the greater LKN area. Terrific traditional dishes, excellent service, very comfortable dining room, good wine list, and appropriate pricing. read more

Caruso's - Italian Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

My wife and I had date night on a Saturday and decided to go to an Italian restaurant. Sadly, we did not come to Carusos. The restaurant we did go to was not terribly good. So, we decided not to stick around for dessert. That said, my wife had her heart set on some tiramisu and coffee. So that brought us to Carusos with no reservation on their busiest night of the week. I explained the situation to the hostess, and she said that she could seat us if we could be in and out in 45 minutes. Bet! The food was fantastic, the service was excellent, the decor definitely has that date night feel, everything was wonderful. This is now our go to Italian spot and thanks so much to Carusos staff for saving date night! read more

Hidden Gem outside of Charlotte (MUST make reservation) I have been coming here for a few years and absolutely love this place it feels like family from the moment you walk in and the end when you are full off of the mascarpone cheesecake. When you first arrive to the location you get a little skeptical about a fancy restaurant in a shopping center but once you walk in the atmosphere is definitely high. I have tried a quiet bit off of the menu and each item has been better than the next. My go to is always the chef specials are the seafood pastas. read more

This is by far the best restaurant in the Mooresville are by far. The atmosphere is great, the staff is unbelievable and take care of you. Our waitress Lisa was exceptional and accommodating. The chef here is on their game and the food was simply amazing. I cannot praise this place enough and while it was our first time there it won't be our last time. read more

Caruso's - Rack of Lamb - Italian Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

I have no idea why this was my first time here ... it was excellent. The food ,the service and the atmosphere were all wonderful. Lisa our waitress made the experience perfect. The menu is unique and heavy on seafood, but plenty of options and specials. read more

Surprisingly elegant restaurant in a strip mall! Nice selection of pastas, seafood and meat entrees. We shared a nicely grilled octopus, one had a very nice piece of sea bass. Two of us had pasta, good but small portions for the price. Wine choices very expensive for bottle. Good service read more

It has been awhile since we have gone to Caruso's but let me tell you it is still great. We decided to start with the burrata. The tomato was perfectly ripe and the cheese very tender and creamy. We then ordered the figs marinated in Grand Marnier with whipped ricotta. They were so flavorful, tender, and savory not too sweet. I asked for them to add some prosciutto which commented it perfectly. I always appreciate a restaurant open to customer desires! We then had the veal chop special with sausage and peppers. Again very tender and cooked perfectly. We ended with affogato. One of my favorite deserts and Caruso's always nails it. read more

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Hubby and I sat at the bar, and had an excellent meal and service! The bartender was friendly and helpful, and our food arrived hot and delicious. Even though it was a busy Saturday night, it was never noisy, and we felt like we had a private, secluded spot at the bar. We will definitely go back! read more

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I love Italian food and will drive pretty much anywhere to try a high rated recommendation. It's a bit of a drive depending on the time of day and 77 traffic is always an issue so timing is everything. I called in my order of Pappardelle alla Vodka(fettuccini, shrimp, scallops and vodka sauce) and the portion was a decent size and overall it was good not great so not sure I would take the drive again with so many options closer. read more

Caruso's - Italian Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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Had my birthday dinner at Caruso's on a Saturday night. Husband made reservations a month in advance but was not able to get the time he asked for. We knew the restaurant must be amazing! It is very unassuming on the outside but inside was gorgeous. It had a European style ambiance and a beautiful waiting area. The dining area was very elegant and fancy, with beautiful decor. We were seated on time, and were greeted by Kelvin. He took our drink orders and gave us some time to look over the menu. It was our first time here, so Kelvin explained a bit of the entrees and talked about the specials. Our wine arrived and we decided on dinner entrees. We had some amazing choices for dinner! We ordered house salad, Cesar's salads and a Fresca salad. While delicious, portions were a little small. I think $10-12 for salad is a bit high for the size. Also, there was almost no dressing on the Cesar salads. We had to ask our server for dressing which definitely made a difference once it was added to the salads. A little disappointing, but resolved. The entrees we tried were delicious. We ordered the Pappardelle Osso Buco, Scalloppini Arrabbia, and two Pollo Involtini. For dessert, I tried the cannoli. Kelvin brought it out in a beautiful presentation with a candle for my birthday! The cannoli was outstanding. Delicious filling and crunchy shell. It was great! This is a great place for a date night, special occasion, or even a holiday. The prices do reflect that, but we were celebrating my birthday, so Caruso's was a special treat. Great staff, friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. Caruso's is an authentic Italian restaurant with an amazing menu in a strip mall next to Publix, but you will be wowed once you enter!! read more

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This was a cute an unexpected surprise in the area. It succeeded on food and service but price was a bit high for something in a strip mall. The wait was a bot long especially since we had a reservation bit the waiters were nice and professional. All the food was excellent good size portions and very tasty. Best dish at our table was the pasta osso bucco the chilean sea bass was also pretty good but the scaloppini was a bit tough. read more

Caruso's - Pops having the sea bass - Italian Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

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The food and service are always outstanding. Have been going here for years. Always a great experience.

Food a top notch, service is excellent, and the restaurant is high end on all fronts. Definitely the best Italian Restaurant in the Lake Norman Area. Make reservations early because this place is popular and busy for all the right reasons. read more

So sad to see our favorite Italian restaurant in the area loose their attention to detail. From the start it was obvious our server was not sure how the service of a dinner should flow. Not only did our server forget many things we asked for but others helping asked if we needed anything (more bread) and never returned. The food was mostly good, but a dish I have ordered a few times before came out with very little protein and mostly pasta, a stark contrast from why we keep coming back... we will be finding a new celebration dining place for future events. read more

This place is so deceiving from the outside. The inside is very beautifully kept and clean. The ambiance is very relaxed yet upscale compared to most other places. As a parent of 4 young kids on a date night we really appreciated the young child free atmosphere. Everyone was friendly and professional. Our waitress Lisa was attentive and knowledgeable. All of the food, starting with the bread and house made tomato dip was amazing. Getting good service AND good food in one place is hard, but Caruso's did everything perfectly. I honestly cannot think of one bad thing to say about this place; we will return! Sorry to say I did not take a photo of my meal but the dessert was also delicious. read more

Caruso's - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Mooresville, North Carolina

Best fine dining in Mooresville and surrounding areas. Make your reservations well in advance and be prepared for a long and enjoyable dinner. Server (Mike) was very helpful and truly had a passion for the food and helping us get the most of our visit. The bread to begin was excellent, especially with the tomato based dipping sauce. Crab cake special for an appetizer. Best crab cake Ive ever had. I often shy away from crab cakes since Im often let down but Im so glad I didnt here. Just excellent. Seafood pasta (fisherman linguini). Best Ive had. Fresh. Well balanced spicy sauce. Plenty of seafood. My search for a cioppino style dish in the area is finally over. 10/10 will go again. My wife got a chicken marsala type special. It was good but she had some minor complaints with the chicken, few bites were a bit chewy. Overall not bad though. Note it is fairly pricey which is to be expected for this level of food. Easily spend $80-$100 per person depending on how many drinks you get. read more

without a doubt THIS RESTAURANT IS THE BEST!! Welcomed at the door you're transported into another world! soft, beautifully lit, the art...our servers Lisa & Omar are always the most professional, knowledgeable and fun- all of our cocktails were perfection (seriously one of the best martinis I've ever had!) but THE FOOOOD.....I wish I could give more stars! Beyond excellent and the presentation was superb! We've come here for years on special occasions and last night was no exception- and I can honestly say it just gets better and better. Thank you Chef Caruso!! Quindi molto buono!! My 65th birthday will go down in the books as one of the best! read more

Amazing authentic Italian. Very hard to find in this area. Excellent food, dessert, wine, staff, and atmosphere. You can go early or come in for a late dinner. We always get whatever the chef special is for the evening. read more

There is no doubt some of the food is excellent. The atmosphere is that of a funeral parlor. Half the servers should find a new career. Gross old dirty or worn chargers should be disposed of. Spotted glasses and silverware. You can hear the chef yelling in the kitchen. Not a wonder the servers are rattled. Not a pleasant experience. Get a hostess to answer the phone and greet guests. The cheese cake is to die for. Get take out. read more

If I could give Caruso's more than a 5 I would. The food is fantastic the atmosphere is intimate, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Reservations on a weekday night are recommended it that tells you anything about this Gem. We celebrated our 23 Anniversary here with no regrets for the food or the Love of my Life.. You will truly be impressed. read more

Love the ambiance. Food was delicious. Perfect place for birthday celebration. We will be back!

THE best Italian in the Charlotte area! Amazing authentic Italian food. Great service and wonderful ambiance! Highly recommend!!

Excellent meal and service. Very personal and cozy atmosphere. Great flavors. The chef is talented with great flavor complements

Great food - authentic Italian cuisine. Service is also very good. It's a bit pricey but works it!!

It's one of the best most consistent Reasturant's I have ever been to. The staff is absolutely amazing. Drinks and bartenders are spot on. Can't recommend them enough. read more

Not to berate the culinary dignity of Mooresville, North Carolina, but as far as I could find Caruso's is the only real good bet in town for a decent meal. Though located in a shopping mall, wherein one wouldn't expect much, Caruso's offer a good setting with a more than pleasant upscale décor as well as upscale professional service. They had specials on the night I was present from which I ordered but in reviewing their menu, Caruso's has some other excellent offerings with all of them in keeping with what are considered real Italian. Like you aren't going to find chicken mixed in with a pasta dish or any other such in attempt at "Italian/American Compromise." The pasta part of my dishes were perfect in al dente texture, the sauces were fresh, alive and the ingredients of each well married together. The only drawback I had was that in being a party of one, I seemed to have lost the attention of the staff. It may just be my petulance showing, but I don't like being overlooked or ignored when dinning. read more

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Don't be swayed by it's location next to a grocery store. One of the best restaurants in town, almost any town

The bar tender is informational and fun. Great drinks. I almost passed this place up because it is in a strip mall. I'm so glad I didn't. Peeked in the door and never looked back. The food was amazing. The best Italian I've found in the area. Just happen to hit on a day they were serving lasagna. I ordered it because the nice man sitting next to me said it was not to be missed. He was right! Great experience all around! read more

Excellent food and service. Reservations are thought to get, but worth it Highly recommended

Food is good, not great. Definitely in the top three Italian restaurants in the Lake Norman area. Service was good but getting a table is tricky at times. read more

Very nice restaurant but be prepared to wait, even with reservations Over the years we've dined her several times, all of which were good experiences and even booked the restaurant for an office Christmas Party a couple of years ago. Called for reservations today for 6 pm and got a call back saying they could not accomodate us at 6 pm but would 6:30 pm work and we were limited to an hour and one half seating. Sounds they are doing what a number or restaurants do and break out the evening to hour and half blocks and do seatings in flights. In this case, sounds like 5pm when they open, 6:30, 8pm etc Arrived at 6:20pm and were told our table would be ready in 10 minutes. No problem because our reservation was not till 6:30 any way. 6:30 came and when, as did 6:40 and finally a little after 6:45, we were finally seated. Seated was the operative word because except for someone who came by and filled our water glasses, we did not see our server for another 10 minutes. Finally when we did make contact, everything went smoothly. He took our drink orders and explained the specials of the day, all of which sounded excellent and they had specials not only in the entree section but in each of the other sections including appetizers, salad, pastas and deserts. We had reviewed the menu pretty well before we arrived and already had decided on what we wanted. I started with a Caprese Salad and both of had Vitello Trifolato which is Veal Scallopini which is Veal Scallopini sauted in a white garlic sauce with three different types of mushrooms. Oddly enough, one of the mushrooms is shiitake which is definitely not an variety native to Italy. Came with Haricot Vert and a small dollop of mashed potatoes. The Caprese is not what I expected. Rather a tomato sliced thinly as with the Mozzarella and a number of them on the plate drizzled with Balsamic, these were two relatively thick slices of tomato with a a thick slice of Buffo Mozzarella on top of each The Balsamic was a smear off to the side and not on the medallions so you had to cut the medallion and drag it through the Balsamic. Not he most efficient way although it did make the plating attractive The Veal was perfect with great taste and texture. I only wish that there were other sides available because I am not a fan of green beans, regardless of how the prepared. All in all, after we got past a rocky start, the evening ended well. They do need to work on their reservation system because I observed a number of other patrons with exactly the same problems. read more