I've always wanted to try this place. I took my mom, who's visiting from California, for her 71st…read morebirthday and it was phenomenal! From the service, to the food, to the atmosphere, we couldn't complain. We ordered Calamari, Mussels in the white sauce and Eggplant alla Mezzaluna- melt in your mouth and so much more to devour than you think. Thank you for giving my mom a great Italian experience!

I'll get the negative out of the way first. We were quoted a 30-40 minute wait for a table, but…read moreended up waiting close to an hour and 20 minutes. We were told there was a large party in the back that had already paid and finished eating but was still sitting at the table. I completely understand that asking a paying customer to leave can be an uncomfortable situation, but when a large group has finished their meal and remained for another 30+ minutes, it ultimately meant more than 10 other parties were waiting to be seated. It feels like a lose-lose situation for the restaurant either way, but I do think management needs to have a plan for situations like this. The wait was especially frustrating because we were given a much shorter estimate initially. I'd also love to see them start accepting reservations -- it would make the experience much easier to plan around. Now, for the important part: the food! Once we were seated, everything came out quickly, hot, and delicious. We all started with the Caesar salad, which was well-dressed, flavorful, and a great classic way to start the meal. We each ordered a different entrée, and everyone loved what they got -- always a good sign when you're dining with a group! We finished with the cannoli, which was the perfect ending to a really nice meal. We will definitely return because the food was that good. I just hope management can address some of the front-of-house issues, particularly the long waits, enforcing reasonable table turnover when needed, and adding reservations. The food is worth coming back for -- hopefully the overall experience improves to match it!

Tucked into a corner in Birkdale. Plenty of patio seating (2patios)with fans and cover. Dog…read morefriendly Happy Hour from 4-6 Monday through Thursday with good prices oh several appetizers Modern upscale restaurant Pasta made in house We sat on the front patio since it was a beautiful fall day Quick service with water and drinks. The appetizers came quickly too Meatballs were delicious. The calamari was perfectly cooked and not tough. Zucchini chips were very tasty and crispy The chicken piccata was wonderful It is a fried chicken cutlet with an artichoke lemon caper sauce. It came with a lightly sauced pasta. I asked for extra lemon and i think that was important to add flavor and moisture Others had alfredo and spicy rigatoni We were all happy with the service and food The price was expected because of the location,ambience and overall quality This will be on our return list

I've been to North Italia quite a few times now, and we always have a great experience! We usually…read moreget Erin as our server, and she's always amazing. We've also had Tim, who was very attentive, and made great drinks. The ambiance is always wonderful. We usually sit at the outside bar, which we love, but we've sat inside a few times too and enjoyed it just as much. The food is consistently delicious! My mom and I are obsessed with the kale and goat cheese salad, and one of our favorite combinations is splitting that with the Sunday Night Lasagna. Sharing a salad and an entrée is the perfect amount of food for us. On our recent visit, my mom ordered the Pig Pizza, one of her go-to dishes, while I tried the braised short rib lumache. Both were delicious! Def one of my favorite places in Birkdale!

We really enjoyed the food here! We left feeling satisfied and would go back and bring friends. The…read morestaff were friendly and accommodating! The overall feel of the restaurant is boring and could use a little TLC to make it feel more welcoming and warm. Theres nothing on the walls and a recommendation, they should add shades at the bar. Be warned, if you sit at certain seats at the bar during sunset, you will be blinded by the light! Our food was very good. We did have a hiccup with the linguine Vongole but the chef corrected it and it was much better second go around. The lasagna was awesome! Definitely something I would recommend trying! Desserts were also very good and you can tell there is a lot of thought in the menu. With it still being so new, it's understandable there are kinks still but we did enjoy our evening here and will be back.

Excellent food and service…read more Parking was annoying but overall loved our food Cheese board was a 10/10

Our second time at North Italia was also spectacular! We had a group of 8 in town and made a…read morereservation for 7pm on a Saturday evening. It was super busy, so I believe that a reservation is needed for the weekend, especially for larger groups. The vibe is a bit darker and moodier but with natural lighting- perfect for a date night but not limited to that. The espresso martinis, cocktails, beer, and mocktails were all delicious. They have amazing espresso martinis and aperol spritzes. The only dishes that I tried included the white truffle garlic bread, Sunday night lasagna, and the hot honey prosciutto pizza. Everything was delicious. A special shoutout to the Sunday night lasagna - WOW it was perfect. I'm usually not a huge lasagna person, but this changed that. I would 100% recommend this. Since we were celebrating my birthday with our parents, they were kind enough to give me a free dessert. I chose the salted caramel budino, and it was amazing. I would definitely recommend this as a dessert. Overall, we had a great experience! I would definitely come back.

Went to North Italia for a girls' dinner and overall, it was just okay…read more I ordered the branzino, only to be told they don't make it, despite it being listed on the menu. I was told they had snapper with the same fixings, so I went with that, but then was told they didn't have the snapper either. I asked if they could do salmon with the same preparation and, if not, I'd just order salmon on one of their salads. The server didn't mention that they couldn't do the salmon dish and came back with the salmon salad. It was fine, but I would have appreciated a heads-up that the original request wasn't possible. The salad itself had way too much dressing, which made it difficult to eat. A couple of my friends ordered a pasta dish that had so much horseradish that they couldn't really eat it. Overall, the food was fine and the service was fine, but there were enough misses that I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend North Italia. The vibe was nice, so there's that.

Excellent offerings the service was great and the food delicious. Menu is very good with many…read moreoptions for all

Eddie Z here again. Once again dinner here was out of this world good…read more We started with 2 crab cakes in a cream sauce that was incredible.my dinner was a baked branzino with chunks of crab with cherry tomatoes and a cream sauce.I've eaten lots of fish and this one pairs with the best of them. My wife had the filet mignon with mixed zucchini and mashed potatoes and she loved her dinner as well. Finished off this delicious dinner with a slice of cheesecake that was fabulous. There's no going wrong here!!!!!

The decor of the restaurant was like an old Italian mother's home. As soon as I walked in the aroma…read moreof fresh herbs hit my senses. I started with the crab stuffed mushrooms and a Caesar salad. The mushrooms sat in a bed of vodka sauce. I literally scooped all the sauce up with the complimentary bread I was given because it was so good. My main dish was the lobster ravioli. This was one of the best dishes I've had in a while. It was very flavorful and also had the vodka sauce. This was my first time here at Mama Mia Too & I most definitely will be back. The service was great too. It seemed like a family run business for sure. Great job. The only thing I would say I would ask to improve (out of pure gluttony lol) would be a bigger portion size on the lobster ravioli dish. I know lobster is sold at a premium but I would pay extra for a bigger serving size of that. It's worth every penny.

Staff was great food was good. Gave it two stars because…read moreas soon as you there was a smell. Could not figure it out but the table next to us described it well. It was garlic with a hint of sewage. In the description it said it was quiet. It wasn't, there was a party of six or eight people that seemed to have too much wine and felt that everyone should celebrate with them and enjoy them being loud, at one point a lady was coming back from the restroom and the table shouted shack it girl and cat calling. Was not a romantic atmosphere for my wife and I date night

Gianni's Trattoria Gianni's Trattoria is one of the most…read moreconsistently great Italian spots around. The food is excellent every time. On this visit, I had the tagliatelle with chicken -- comforting, rich, and full of flavor. The slight sweetness of the sauce and WHITE CHOCOLATE topping (I know, sounds odd but trust) paired really well with the mushrooms and pancetta. The atmosphere is very family-oriented, and the staff is always welcoming. Our server, Jane, was only on her second day, but she went above and beyond to make our one-year anniversary feel special, even bringing us a complimentary cannoli. The ciabatta bread was also fantastic -- crunchy on the outside, soft inside -- and the olive oil and balsamic tasted fresh and light. We finished with the chocolate cake, which was rich and satisfying. This is a great spot for date nights, celebrations, or just a really good Italian dinner. Exceptional experience every time.

Visiting some friends in Charlotte, we drove up to Concord, they suggested Gianni,s Trattoria. In…read moreour group, a couple of got the seafood ravioli and a couple of us ordered the stuffed eggplant, the stuff eggplant was a mazing. The seafood raviolis were full of seafood and the sauce was full and rich. Finished the night with Lemon cake and the layer orange cake both were outstanding! We will be back the next time we're in the area.

Had a great dinner at Indaco! The food and service were both excellent, and I would definitely come…read moreback. We sat outside, so I'd recommend checking what's happening around the restaurant on the day you go if you're hoping to sit outdoors. There was an outdoor workout class happening less than 20 feet away that was very loud and made it difficult to hear each other. Once the class finished, though, the patio was great! The ambiance inside also looked really cozy and inviting. For food, we started with the focaccia, which I definitely recommend. I ordered the orecchiette with sausage and broccoli, and it was so good. It was my friend's birthday, so we also ordered several desserts and honestly, I'd recommend all of them! Overall, a really great experience and a fun spot for a girls' dinner or special occasion.

I have had Indaco on my Charlotte restaurant list for a very long time and we ended up here by…read moredefault tonight but at least I got here. Located in the very busy south end it's held its own and survived a wave of restaurant closings and seems to be busy . We had reservations for 7 at 9pm to celebrate a birthday . They were super nice to let us drop off a birthday cake in advance for our birthday girl. Service was awesome from start to finish as we closed the place down but they did not rush us out and worked around us. They have a nice cocktails and wine list. We all tried different things , my red viper was like a mild Negroni made with tequila. Enjoyed it very much. Couple of other cocktails had a thumbs up too. The golden cloak and winter is coming were both really nice. The restaurant itself was nice and lovely and had a great atmosphere. We liked our area on the second floor. Unfortunately I can't say the best things for the food. I'll be honest when I say I've had better. We tried several menu items and they all kinda fell flat. The mushroom pizza was good though and I ate a couple of those slices probably the best thing I had. The focaccia looked amazing and I liked the Parmesan snow on top. Was a little dry though. The mussels were good. I enjoyed the broth. Pasta dishes we ordered 3 and they were all just ok. The ravioli with butternut squash was just sweet and a little undercooked. The Campanella just didn't have any flavor . The Casarecce which was their take on bolognese was too dry and again no real flavor. None of the dishes had any Parmesan on them freshly grated. Just none of them were impressive for an Italian restaurant. Disappointed in the food, but I will say the service and the place itself was really good.

Great food and service. They added a 20% tip since we were a party of 10, but our server made sure…read morewe knew when we were paying for our meal, so as not to double tip. A very kind gesture on her part. The complimentary garlic knots with sauce helped as we waited for our food. Lasagna comes in a single size or large. The single is large enough to share. It says on the menu there is a $3 sharing charge, but they didn't add it to our bill. We had the veal Parmesan and they served it already split in two hot plates. We had reservation so we didn't have to wait at all. And on a busy Sunday afternoon, it was quiet enough for us to hear our friends on the other end of the table. We will definitely be back when in town.

My bestie last week here in Charlotte, so of course we had to squeeze in a great dinner! We headed…read moreto Basilico Italiano in Concord, and WOW--they never disappoint! I had the rice ball appetizer, which was definitely big enough to be my meal, and she had the Eggplant Parmesan. Both were absolutely delicious! . The owners and staff there are so nice. Great food and great wine!

Ferrucci's Italian Market is an absolute gem! I stopped in craving their Pollo sandwich (the basil…read morepesto chicken salad), but they had run out of the chicken salad. Since I thought they were out, I ordered something else. Instead of just preparing my "backup" sandwich, the gentleman working there surprised me and went above and beyond by making a fresh batch just so I could have the sandwich I wanted. Not to mention this was during the lunch rush. That kind of service is incredibly rare and speaks volumes about how much they care about their customers. The Pollo sandwich was absolutely delicious. I have been wanting to try it and I'm so glad I did! I highly recommend Ferrucci's to anyone looking for authentic Italian food and genuine hospitality!

The name captures the aesthetic - old tyme Italian Market. Walk into a small market with a deli…read morecase full of meats, cheeses, antipasto, and arancini. Find another case with a variety of steaks ready to be cut - ribeye and NY strip were just a few examples. The cases have oils and spices to enhance your cooking. At lunchtime on Saturday there was a line to order sandwiches but it moved pretty quickly. The meats, peppers, seasoning, and bread far surpass anything you'd get at a chain sub shop. Half a sandwich filled me up which meant I got to enjoy the rest for lunch the next day. Between cold cuts, paninis, and hot sandwiches there are a variety of sandwich options. Grab one of the tables inside or sit at a table on the sidewalk on a nice day and enjoy a great lunch at Ferrucci's.