Charlotte, NC
For Italian in Charlotte, the local food press points to Stagioni - Four Seasons of Food, Mama Ricotta's, and Ever Andalo. Picks from Charlotte Magazine, updated July 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Charlotte Magazine. Updated July 2026.
Stagioni - Four Seasons of Food · Eastover
Bruce Moffett's seasonal Italian in an old Eastover mansion. Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, slow-roasted meats. Named in both Charlotte Magazine's Italian guide and its 50 Best Restaurants 2024 and 2025.
Mama Ricotta's · Midtown
Frank Scibelli's 30-plus-year institution. Scratch sauces, sausages, and mozzarella served within 24 hours of being pulled. Anchor of Charlotte Magazine's Italian guide.
Ever Andalo · NoDa
NoDa's regional-Italian room from the Heirloom Restaurant Group. Listed in Charlotte Magazine's Italian guide and carried forward to the 50 Best Restaurants 2025.
Little Mama’s Italian · SouthPark
Frank Scibelli's casual counterpart to Mama Ricotta's. SouthPark pasta house named in both the Italian guide and Charlotte Magazine's 50 Best 2024 and 2025.
AQUA e VINO · Cotswold
Cotswold coastal-Italian from the Volo team. Charlotte Magazine's Italian guide highlight and a 50 Best 2024 and 2025 listee.
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