We stopped in for dessert and cocktails and sat in the bar. The espresso martinis were over $20 which seemed very high and the bartender openly complained about the possibility that we were ordering food, and it was only 8pm! I'm not impressed by the prices or service but the martinis and creme brûlée were tasty at least! read more

Via Roma was perfect for my hubby's birthday celebration. It was almost after 4 years that we visited this restaurant again and we loved it. Food was delicious. We ordered bruschetta for appetizer, kids portion of chicken Parmesan, penne with chicken and mixed seafood pasta. Everything came out perfectly. I got my Seafood pasta in garlic sauce, it was delicious and seafood was fresh and tender. I loved how calamari was in my pasta - not overly chewy at all. Chicken in both my husbands and kids meal was cooked perfectly and was flavorful. Our server was wonderful and surprised us with a cake to celebrate the birthday. Such a sweet gesture. read more

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Food is always highest quality, service is amazing, great atmosphere. Can go casual or for special occasion. One of the best in Charlotte!

This place is great! It is a small restaurant, but for me that means it is more intimate. The service is always top notch and the people are friendly! The food, as at any Conte restaurant, is incredible! I went and got their gnocchi which was light and fluffy with a vodka sauce and TONS of fresh mozzerrella cheese. Their tiramisu is also probably the best in the city! You must try it. Parking can be a challenge, my recommendation is just to park in the parking deck and walk. It's about 5 minutes, but the parking deck is free too. read more

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Delicious food and wonderful ambience. So authentic it should require a passport! I've never had less than a five star experience. Meats are cooled perfectly and the pasta is fresh and flavorful. read more

The most tender steak I've had in awhile. Let me go back to the beginning. We had such a fantastic waitress (Amy). She was super helpful and attentive but not hovering. Support staff was great too. Our table got crumbed! You know the little crumb tool to clean up your mess. I hardly ever see that in Charlotte. What a very nice touch. Ok back to the food. Great pasta, great sauces, great veg, great apps, bread, desserts, and vino. Everything was great. What else is there to say? Atmosphere was dark but not too dark. Relaxing. The only negative thing I can say is that the tomatoes in the bruschetta should have been room temp not cold. I wonder if that is a safety rule. Anyway, we can't to go back! read more

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The food is AMAZING!! So much so that I splurged and went back several days later . The staff is very attentive and the service couldn't have been better. read more

Via Roma is not for me. It's not worth my money and time. I was excited to try the Mare; the presentation appeared well. But, alas, it was too salty, and the squid rings and shrimp were overcooked and tasted rubbery. My husband's pollo parmigiana was soggy, and the cheese was partially melted. The inside of the restaurant's acoustics is poor, making the sound of table conversations amplified and loud. As for service, it was lacking. It took over 10 min for someone to take our order, and as we ate, no one even came at all to check and refill our drinks. As I observed, the staff were focused and distracted by the larger parties. Overall, it was not a positive experience for me. read more

Via Roma - Mare. But the seafood tasted rubbery as they were over cooked! - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We decided to come here on a whim for an improptu date night and the food was good. They gave us bread and beans, but I wasn't a fan of the bread on its own. With the beans it was great, but without, the bread had no flavor. We started with caprese and it was really good. The mozzarella was so fresh however, it came with arugula instead of basil, which was good, but I prefer caprese with basil. My entree was gigli. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. The flavors went together but it lacked and little bit of... punch in the flavor department. Nonetheless, the portion of pasta to shrimp and vegetables was really good. I feel like a lot of times when you order a pasta dish it's like 90% pasta with only 10% of any of the extras, and this was not the case here. My hubby had pollo alla parmigiana with a side of pasta and it tasted amazing! If I came back here I'd probably switch my order to this because it was bursting with flavor. The first thing they asked us when we walked in was if we had a reservation, which, we didn't. We came early enough that there was space at the bar and the high tops that were near and that's where they directed us to. I was actually happy about that because this is a nice restaurant with table clothes and a fancy vibe, and we were not totally dressed for that. Either way, overall, dinner was good. read more

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Amazing service that's hard to come by in this area. The food was so flavorful! The Mare was full of delicious seafood. Our 13 year old said the meatballs were the best she's ever had. Lasagna, chicken Parmesan and the tagliatelle were all hits with the family. And I can't stop thinking about the tiramisu! I can't wait to go back (after we eat all the leftovers we brought home)! read more

Via Roma - Mare - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I can't believe this amazing gem is close by to me and only realized it recently! Arrived with no reservations on a Friday at 5, opening time, with my husband! We were fortunate to get a bar seat! This place did not disappoint! My martini was PERFECT! Anisha was a wonderful bartender and made our first visit extra special! Terrific, friendly service! I learned that she has been there for years and I love to hear that because I assume the place must have great management...it shows! The staff, food and ambience all in sync together made for a perfect night out. Husband ordered the gnocchi and I got the salmon. Food was fresh and very good! We are definitely looking forward to returning soon!! read more

Apps and food were delicious. This is a very nice Italian Restaurant with great food. I would recommend it.

My favourite place! I can't count the how many times I've been here. Food every time is delicious! Definitely recommend this restaurant! read more

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We had quite the sampling of food - and all was absolutely wonderful! We started with a Burrata and Bruschetta at our table for four. Each of us enjoyed our be very filling pasta entrees following - especially my choice of a braised beef speciality pasta that evening. We didn't have a reservation and was sat at a table oddly positioned near a kiosk and in eye shot of the bathroom. The restaurant was pretty empty when we arrived for dinner just before 6 but did fill up with larger parties and reservations throughout our time there. I'd recommend to plan ahead if you're going for a special occasion so that you don't get sat in the back 4. read more

Via Roma - Special entree - braised beef in tomato based sauce and homemade pasta - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I am staying at the nearby Hilton Garden Inn and decided to try this restaurant based on reviews and pictures. I was very disappointed. I ordered a Caesar salad and veal marsala. The salad was super spicey and had too much pepper. This is very unusual. The Veal Marsala had very little taste. This was the worst marsala sauce that i ever had. It was very watery and had no taste. The service was good but they put me at the only 2 person table and it rocked. read more

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Stop here when I travel. Tonight's experience was less than status quo. I ordered take out - no utensils and asked for no bread - I got pieces where in the past - even when I said no bread - I got a fresh half loaf - I take to office - not tomorrow - trash. Finish off with higher price vs what was posted on line and changed the dish - zucchini vs spinach - big diff - need to update on line menu. Too many food options in Waverly for this. read more

Stopped while on business, restaurant right across the street from hotel. Probably one of the best Italian places I've been in years, definitely top 5 and I've been around awhile! Shout out to Megan, she goes above and beyond! This place is definitely worth checking into. read more

Full house on a Wednesday night! We were welcomed by friendly server but I would only give 4 out of 5 for the service - they were somehow rushing us (maybe want to be ready for the next round of guests?) which made us feel a little uncomfortable. Gilgi, the shrimp pasta, was pretty good. Soft crab, as daily catch, was carefully seasoned and worth trying. The price is a little bit on the higher end though. read more

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First time going to Via Roma I was pleased with the service and the delicious food very nice place I was surprised it was packed on Monday the atmosphere was really nice I will definitely comeback again read more

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Was there Saturday night to celebrate my fiancé's birthday and the Food was horrible! the tagliatelle I ordered taste like dog food, the beef was not seasoned and the maitre d was very confrontational because I sent the dish back. The mare dish was over salted and chicken Alfredo was the worst. I've been a chef for 33yrs and have never been treated so disrespectful, the chicken Marsala was even worse. Despite spending over $700 for crappy food the manager was rushing us to finish and leave because he wanted to seat another group of people, I will NEVER EVER Eat there again and I will never recommend it to anyone!!!!! read more

It seems the quality of food has changed. Has it? Is it management too? The sauce with tomatoes was fresh, which now seems to be canned and lacks the homemade taste it once did, and is quite salty. Of the dishes we get, which is 4-6 different ones, all of them seem to have changed. Dishes also lack consistency. For example, the apps are given in different amounts (one instead of the two we usually get and then back to two), the extra beans do not always come with the extra bread. read more

After loving this place the first time and wanting to come back here, I decided to take my family here for my birthday and it tanked and here is why. They asked me how I'd like my meat and when it was served it was way over cooked so my family ate without me and I had to wait to get what I asked for. This time it was done ok. But my family wanted to leave and o was still eating. This could have been easily rectified with an " I'm sorry a drink is on me or a dessert is on me., whatever: just an acknowledgment of how you screwed up my birthday dinner. But nothing. So now I'll never be back. You had me at first but lost me forever second. :( Look through all my reviews, I don't give bad reviews easily! read more

We visited on a Tuesday for my birthday and it was lovely. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. We enjoyed enjoyed everything we had but The mare was beyond excellent. The spicy Lima beans were new to me but fantastic. We left full and happy. read more

Via Roma - Negroni and local IPA with the features of the day. - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food, service, and ambiance are all fantastic here! Highly recommend. Very nice wine selection, and wonderful dessert menu with a lot of dessert drinks to choose from. read more

Our bartender/ server Anicia was sooo AMAZING. Her suggestions were on point. I had the gigli pasta let me tell you it was cooked to perfection. We had no reservations but we were able to be seated @ cocktail tables immediately. Via Roma thanks a million. Great ambience everyone was amazing. Definitely will be back read more

Via Roma - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Classic Italian restaurant . Stayed acrossed the street Planning to give each restaurant a try on each stay. Staff is friendly and will accommodate your needs. Food was delicious read more

Via Roma - Italian Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The service was ok, everyone seemed annoyed to be at work other than the host. The vibe was nice, the food was not great.

Food, service, and ambience all were very good. However, that was a few years ago. I haven't been back since then. My wife and I are now on a plane based diet for years now. We would like to dine here again soon. read more

No pics but had a really good chicken parm on a work trip, sat at the bar with my wife and had very good service. Right across the street from our hotel, cool location. read more

Okay... This has to be a well hidden secret... when I say the pasta was 'the best I've had... I MEAN it! David was the chef this evening and he knocked it out the box! ( pardon the slang ) - The risotto, soooo creamy and delicious... my daughter had the Gigli, don't sleep on the Gigli, it was incredible---large shrimp cooked to perfection! The ambiance...fitting for an establishment that understands the true definition of a 'quality' meal and all around dinner experience. ---5 Stars!!!! Amy was our waitress and she knows the menu forward and backward. She really exceeded our expectations! read more

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Pretty good food at a higher end price. It can also be very crowded with uppidty type people if you are into that. I sat across from a table of drunk women and it honestly killed it for me. I couldn't concentrate on anything but them. read more

We have been to this restaurant a number of different times the service is great. Environment is great and the food has been excellent. My family really enjoys going here. read more

Mare. One word. The food is fantastic. The service is top notch and the white table cloth feel makes it feel like you are dining at a classic Italian place. I would highly recommend. read more

This is a great Italian spot in the waverly shopping center. I really like the mare pasta and the service is always friendly. It can get packed so definitely make a reservation in advance. One star off bc the food isn't always consistent, but good enough that we keep coming back. read more

Food was excellent! had to go for a second take and definitely met our expectations. Service was amazing we loved our waitress! 10/10 recommend. read more

I heard decent reviews, and it's near where I live, so we gave it a shot. Not for me. My wife got chicken parmesan and I had lasagna. Honestly, even if they were having a bad day, the food was poor. The chicken was not good. It looked like a frozen piece of chicken would look like, with a piece of cheese thrown on top, and hardly cooked. I'm not saying it tasted frozen, but it wasn't good. This is a basic dish, so come on. I had Lasagna, and to be fair, it can be hit or miss, depending on the place. This missed the mark in multiple ways. I would say it was mediocre at best. I stopped writing reviews for a while, especially when we were just post covid. These can hurt a business. At the same time, people are spending good money, and this is the only opportunity for them to improve their product. read more

Food was delicious, had Bruschetta and the shared the Mare. It was all very flavorful . I know it was Saturday night and they were busy, but we felt rushed. They kept trying to clear our plates away and asking if we needed anything else... we were chatting and looking at the dessert menu and the server came to us around 4 times. It was annoying. Would go back for the food though. read more

I came here during restaurant week and had a great time. Service was friendly but a little slow, which is fine for the atmosphere. I loved the cocktail menu and all the food is very flavorful. Definitely smaller portions so not sure if I would ever take my husband here lest he complain about still being hungry. Definitely worth a trip, especially for a girls night! read more

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Everything is always on point, the service is good and the food is amazing. It not only has a sentimental value to me but I know whenever I'm craving Italian food, Via Roma is the right place to go. P.S. It has the best lasagna in Charlotte! read more

The staff...the food...the atmosphere!!!! Love this place! The burrata with the eggplant capanada is like crack!!! Wow!!! They accommodate my changes and can keep me on a healthy kick when I'm watching what I eat. Megan, Paul, Antonio, Anisha ..servers are the sweetest Megan is the best bartender in the US according to my dinner date. read more