I had the lasagna and it was so good! The staff are excellent and fun!!! We had a private party and closed down the restaurant, the servers were dancing and singing. read more

Fantastic spot for pre-theatre dinner. Our party of two came in and sat at the bar an hour before showtime at Blumenthal. We told the lovely bartender we had to be in and out in under an hour, and she gave us great recommendations. I really appreciate that the bartender seemed familiar with the entire menu and could point us in the right direction. Bruschetta and create your own charcuterie board were very good and just wants we needed. I think this is our new pre-show dinner spot. read more

We had a reservation but upon arrival were told our table for 2 wasn't ready. Additionally, we were told others were ahead of us whose tables weren't ready either. We were invited to sit at the bar or in the lounge to wait. This all would have been fine, except we sat in the lounge for quite a while without being offered any type of refreshments while we waited. We finally left after seeing part of another party (half of a 4 top) walk in off the street and be seated without delay. read more

So good. Loved our server Robin. Our minds were blown by the food. The croquettes, the bruschetta, the cheese plate, so good.

The customer service is excellent, Mrs. Parker and I were given a tremendous amount of attention. I must say we did sit in their lounge area for our table for which we had an 8:00pm reservation for just a few moments. We ordered the Fried Oysters, Polenta Fries, Coquette, and Rack of lamb. This is a place to go if you and guest(s) want drinks and snackables, day after work, before a show, or a Ladies night. But if you're hungry x2, this is not the spot for you. I would absolutely go back but not if I plan to throw down ya Dig! If you are looking for a chill spot, casual date night, it's a gold mine! read more

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A very enjoyable relaxing and refreshing place. Enjoyed the small plate and the great variety of wines... read more

Excellent food and service! Robin is an amazing server, great advice and suggestions!

Tried several small tapas style food, very good. Server was very attentive. Great ambiance for some wine and good conversation

Cool place. All the staff wear an Italian flag lapel pin. Great service. Nice background music with a 40s sound. Delicious food for all tastes. Good choice of vegetarian options. Reasonable prices. Convenient to the Aloft Marriott in the Epicentre. We found this place on Yelp and like other finds on Yelp it did not disappoint. read more

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I love this restaurant! Tue - Thur they have half prices bottles of wine, any wine!! There are ~5 large shelves of wine to choose from which you can browse and select yourself. Or the waiters are knowledgeable and will help you pick a bottle based on wines you enjoy. My favorite plates are the pollo meatballs and the prosciutto bruschetta. My favorite waiter is Lucky. Enjoy! read more

First time here and everything was delicious! We sat at the bar and for a Saturday night it was DEAD which was great for us. We ordered the pollo meatballs, wild mussels, the polpo which is sautéed baby octopus with a creamy polenta squid ink in a white pan sauce, the pane fritto con prosciutto, coniglio which is a rabbit sausage with melted red pepper black olive tapenade and the pomodoro bruschetta. We were definitely a fan of the pollo meatballs and wild mussels. The mussels are served raw with crispy chips and hot sauce. The polpo was decent but we would not order again and the same hoes for the pane fritto, the coniglio as well as the bruschetta we selected. Overall we were pleased and we will definitely be coming back. read more

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I was excited to try this spot as it's in a more active part of uptown, seems classy and I like Aria, however... I don't have anything super negative to say but the whole experience fell a little flat. The food was average, the service was average and honestly the donuts were probably the highlight. So, if an Italian tapas only does donuts well, it was not quite worth the money. read more

Hear that? It's angels singing. Why? Because of this place! Cicchetti is a perfect date night spot for the wine enthusiast and wine appreciators alike. Adorned with shelves of wine from all over the world and a menu of small bites to compliment, Cicchetti brings a dab of something the uptown area has been missing. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary attending a musical around the corner at Blumenthal and weren't ready to end our Uptown experience so we stopped in to see what Cicchetti had to offer. Immediately, we were greeted and seated in the sitting area that horseshoes a bar and is surrounded by dozens of bottles of wine. Wines are offered from many regions and hit many price points. There is a $10 corkage fee which I didn't feel like paying so I opted to buy a bottle of recommended Pinot Noir to take home and enjoy a variety of glasses off their menu. With the amount of wine bottles available for purchase I would have thought the per glass menu would be over whelming however, I was pleasanlty surprised it wasn't. A variety of options, some standard and some unique, give you a simple selection that allows for a quick decision to get back to enjoying the experience versus wasted on reading pages of a menu. After a wine selection, ordered a the wild octopus tin and chips and a couple of bruschetta options (lily confit and pomodoro). I wasn't a fan of the presentation of the wild octopus; mostly because of the image. I don't like the idea of paying $12 for something someone just popped the top and placed on a plate but it was listed on the menu so no complaints. The bruschetta was served in bowls to share with bread and was fabulous. There were several other options that we will be going back to try but these two were home runs. We polished our small bite meal off with the chicken meatballs and they were good, not great but good. The pomodoro and cheese that the meatballs are smothered with is outstanding. The cheese was ricotta that had been slightly cooked to show some charring. Sorry meatballs but your sitting the bench while the dynamic duo of pomodoro and ricotta brings it home. The meatballs were good and well cooked, I don't want to discount that, but I could have eaten a gallon of the other. read more

Oh my goodness. What a hidden gem in Uptown (where we usually try to avoid!). The wine selection here is out-of-this-world. We love coming here to grab a bottle and just chill at the bar. There is one TV which usually has sports on which is great because we love having that on in the background anyways. Bartenders are both very attentive and knowledgeable with wine. We've only ever had an appetizer here -- noshed on some olives and such -- and I wish I could talk about the food, but I can't because the menu is NOT gluten free-friendly, so we go for the wine, which is fabulous (because the mark up is incredible), and we'll continue to go! read more

A perfect American rendition of Venetian bar snacks called cicchetti (like Spanish tapas)! Go if you love wine! All wine is market price to grab and go home or pay $10 corkage fee to drink there. Great for lovers of Italian cuisine and groups. Choose any of the $4 bruschetta toppings to enjoy on perfectly toasted baguette. Or try the rabbit sausage or duck with beans. We travel, cook, and have enjoyed many celebrated chefs' creations and are hard to impress. We went to cicchetti twice this week and bought 3 bottles of wine to take home! Cincin! read more

Food was great, staff are fun and took great care of me - solo woman on a work trip. Was seated at the bar and looked after with care. Had full bodied red wine, croquettes over seasoned butter and steak skewers. Nice end to a busy day. Nice find. read more

After being in hiatus for a while due to a death in my family a wonderful friend & I decided to choose this restaurant for a first try. Upon arrival no hostess was at the door so were told that she would be with us surely (the hostess was behind the bar). We were lead to our table and proceed to order a particular drink which was out so we ordered what was available. We then ordered our meals however they were out of a dish I wanted until the hostess returned to later find out that dish was available. I asked for red crush pepper flakes to add to my meal and the entire thing spilled on my meal. No accommodation was made due to the mistake on my meal. Although I wasn't looking for an accommodation it would have been nice for my inconvenience. The energy & service in this place was lacking. And the cooking of the food seemed rushed. We also DID NOT feel welcome in this establishment. But still decided to stay because sometimes your mind can be tricky. Needless to say we will not be returning. I hope this business considers the feedback and elevate because it has potential. Also the red & white straws ruins the aesthetics of the environment. read more

Lovely wine spot right in uptown Charlotte! Be prepared for a classy evening with epic service and knowledge from the wait staff, along with a plethora or wine selections and yummy plates to consume. Naturally, this experience will come with a higher price tag, so save it for a special night! Classy causal dress read more

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Great new spot that opened recently uptown near the epicenter. The space is very instagram worthy with the black and white geometric patterned floors and light fixtures throughout. You can cozy up in an armchair or cushioned couch while sipping on wine or sit up at the bar. The bruschetta is a must - especially the ricotta. It's a nice portion and a good sampling for 3-4 people. The chicken meatballs (you get 5) are amazing and the sauce is perfect for bread dipping too. Wine varies in price but they have affordable options for anyone! Not in to wine? They have an awesome cocktail list and some beer. read more

First time dining here as it was a convenient location prior to the event at Blumenthal. Validated parking was great as well as the half off wines on Tuesday. There is no outdoor signage, so it is easy to miss from the street, but we will definitely return as the small plates were wonderful. read more

Went to Cicchetti for small plates. The service by the bartender was outstanding. She was very friendly, attentive and well-versed with the offerings on the menu. The atmosphere was nice and unpretentious. The food, however was just ok, if that. The lamb skewers were small and very fatty. The polenta fries were tasteless and boring. The meatballs were very small and a small serving. I would not go back. read more

absolutely fantastic. Our service went above and beyond and the food was to die for. would absolutely recommend!

This is NYC worthy concept and execution. Small plates, all interesting, all appropriately priced. Great wine selection, including well chosen pours by the glass. Professional and gracious service. A hidden gem in Charlotte... read more

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Almost a 5. Restaurant is beautiful. Sat at bar for dinner...bartender was outstanding. Well staffed with professional servers and managers. Ordered many small plates...most outstanding as well with the exception of the grilled shrimp which were so mushy they disintegrated in your mouth and the octopus which was very very salty (and served with salty potato chips) and a little fishy tasting masking the octopus flavor. Ordered the chicken meatballs, the lamb meatballs, rabbit sausage, veal sausage, olives and Rucola salad...all very delicious! Drank cocktails but wine selection was also outstanding. Would definitely recommend going to this restaurant. read more

Very good addition to uptown dining (kudos for not being steak or formal Italian!!). Downside/warning/beware: across from the epicenter! Mostly small plates but unique; various meatballs, variety of bruschetta. Well done with the wine options also. read more

We went to Chichetti last night for dinner. I've been wanting to try a new tapas bar and this place absolutely didn't disappoint. The place had a great vibe and great wine selections. Great food options also for vegetarians. We ordered two Bruschettas - tomato & goat cheese and Leeks & ricotta. Also got the Bacala but the cod fish was very salty. Loved the mashed potatoes croquettes and polenta fries too. The portions are great and I thought it was a great weeknight dinner experience. ;) read more

For having an Italian regional name, the menu (including the cheese and meat selection) is definitely a farse. I come from Italy and I was disappointed by the flagrant use of Italian dishes names for very cheap imitations. The wine list, for a restaurant with such an Italian connotation, is barely acceptable. Forget about the espresso served in a Cappuccino cup and a Grappa served in a water glass! And to top itall, we had to wait 30 minutes for the valet to get our car ... when we brought it to the manager attention, the answer was *we have nothing to do with it". read more

great experience, excellent tapas, amazing selection of wine From all over the world and the best service ever by Ramiro. Came to Charlotte on a 5 day business trip and came across this gem of a restauran. it was so good my wife and I came two nights in a row read more

This is really a nice place to come for drinks, wine, tapas, or a meal. We were attending an event at Founders Hall and came across this place. We stopped in for a drink and ended up staying much longer. Really comfortable environment. We had some great food and drinks. They have an incredible wine selection. Very impressive! We had to eat Pate, Bruschetta, and Oysters. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent also. I'd highly recommend that you stop here and check it out! read more

I would like to start by saying you know a place is good when you and your friend text each other the next day sharing items you are craving. When you walk into the establishment, you immediately feel the difference in ambience compared to your regular Saturday night spots. Imagine...nice decor, perfect lighting, comfortable noise level, and variety of seating. We were seated by the host and later greeted by our server. We learned she was actually the bartender and server that night. She was so sweet and helpful. I wish I knew her name because she deserves recognition. I requested her favorites and she eagerly shared. So glad I asked her because she was spot on!! We ordered the Manzo meatballs, Pomodora dip & bruschetta, Pane Fritto Con Prosciutto , and Polenta. These items delivered tastes I don't think my tastebuds experienced before and I've been many places. I can't even get the words together to explain the taste. The same way a picture can't justify a view. My description will not justify the taste. Head over there and check it out yourself!! read more

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Moves! (when your reservation at Eddie V's is an hour delayed and you walk down the street to Cicchetti) I do not regret skipping down the block to this restaurant for a last minute maneuver for a lovely dinner date. We sure worked up an appetite with super delayed dinner plans, but it looked like it was the best time, around 9 or 9:30 Friday night, to have a good time. The service from the door to dessert was a friendly and calm approach. The unique thing about this place is that you can walk around the restaurant to find which wine you want to dine with, and they have a chilled (or not) version ready to order. We ordered to our hearts desire aka from almost every section of the menu and we set ourselves up sequentially from polpette (meatballs) to dolci (dessert). They're known for their polpette, and we jump started our digestive systems with the agnello (lamb), then lily confit from their bruschetta bar, wild cockles tins & chips / lattine e patatine. We needed to indulge in some carbs after all the wine we've had and the crispy polenta fries soaked it up. Our main umami dish was the gamberetto (prawns), polpo (octopus) and ostriche (oyster). We topped everything off with some zeppole. (Can't remember the sparkling wines we draaank). I feel I can attest to their food as we chose a wide selection. They're very tapas oriented, we're not just fatties, the portions are literally called small bites. Anyways, happy to indulge here again. The pictures were taken on two different phones--will update with the rest soon! read more

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Searching for a respite from the harsh winds of pre spring in Charlotte, we had the pleasure of stopping into this little gem last night. We were promptly greeted by the hostess who gave us the option of sitting at the bar, or snuggling up together in the lounge chairs. Many different options for seating. Looking around at the tile and the ambiance, I felt very comfy and cozy and the jazz music really sets this place up for a win in my book. Robin came by and introduced herself and went over the expansive menu. She explained the wine list, SO MANY WINES, and also explained how we can grab a bottle off the shelves that surrounded us! The tapas menus has wonderful little small plates to share, and Robin suggested some one of a kind tastes, the salmon was yum, the bruschetta was yum! The service from Rubin made me feel welcome and I've already told a few friends to GO! Enjoy, it really is a lovely place to sit back, stay warm and cozy, have a glass or two, and really be able to listen to your conversation, and if you get the pleasure of meeting Robin, you're gonna have a lovely time. read more

This place was OK, but disappointed me. The appetizer was shrimp-based, but did not taste fresh to me. The cocktail was also pretty average. Nice ambiance and friendly service, but the appetizer was not very good. Could be a different experience for dinner. read more

Quaint spot, rather hidden but very comfortable and friendly- the service was prompt, professional, and friendly - the kitchen was fast and the food fresh and tasty- I especially enjoyed the dish with the fried prosciutto! read more

Great decor and location is fantastic adjacent to Spectrum Arena and Epic Centre but the experience overall was ordinary Pros: Location Contemporary decor Well spaced and clean aesthetic Opportunities Food lacked flavor and authenticity Menu item and food presentation didn't match Wait staff seemed uninspired Overall experience was mediocre read more

My wife and I took a chance at this place....let me tell you, truly exceeded our expectations! From the decor to the service to the food, all were A+! If you're looking for a great selection of wines which are priced at retail and an additional $10 cork service fee, it really is an awesome deal! The next time I'm in Charlotte, you can bet I'll be back!! read more

Somewhat disappointed to say that this meal was just okay. I had high-hopes for our experience, but we were served the wrong food three times (!) before they got it right (and they reserved our dishes to the correct table), and no one ever apologized for the mishap. Once we finally had the right food, things were good but we're not raving. I much prefer Aria next door by the same owners for a better experience and better food. read more

Loved our experience. We had never been before and our server explained the menu, the portions, and timed our selections perfectly. Great dining adventure. read more

Best place in uptown. Great service amazing food and cool atmosphere. I love it here. Keep up the good work! Polenta fries are totally a must have! read more

Great experience! The space is super cute and trendy. The owner (I'm assuming she is the owner, or maybe manager) was very nice and accommodating. The service and food were great as well. I will be back! read more