Mama Ricotta's is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

1. Mama Ricotta's

9.1
601 S Kings Dr Ste Aa (at Charlottetowne Dr.), Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Kyle M.Kyle Miller: One of the best Italian places in Charlotte. They have to go too if you're feeling like staying in.

NocatchoNocatcho: The grinder is a great lunch and the fresh baked bread is sinful!

Kristi 🎀 H.Kristi 🎀 Hodge: Peanut butter goodness

Maggiano's Little Italy is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

2. Maggiano's Little Italy

8.8
4400 Sharon Road (at SouthPark Mall), Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Samantha F.Samantha Faust: Try the beef medallions! They come with a balsamic cream sauce and portabella mushrooms on a bed of mashed potatoes! The meat will melt in your mouth! yum! also, amazing tiramisu!

Philip C.Philip Ciccarello: Get a specialty pasta for $12.95 and take one home for free.

Jamie M.Jamie McAtee: Dear Maggiano's marketing team, It's not a checkin special if you can get the same deal straight off your everyday menu. Customers that check in give you value, offer something special.

Dolce Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

3. Dolce Ristorante

8.4
1710 Kenilworth Ave (Fillmore Ave.), Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Dilworth · 13 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing CharlotteCreative Loafing Charlotte: Locally owned by Luisa (as in Luisa's Brick Oven Pizzeria) and Rudy Amadio, this Italian trattoria offers some of the best Italian dishes in the city set in this warm and fun-loving family run spot. Read more.

Jamie H.Jamie House: Excellent food. Try the Gnocchi with the four cheese. AMAZING. Only on Tuesdays!!

Scott L.Scott Lundgren: Gnocchi is made here by hand only on Tuesdays. One batch is made for lunch, a second batch for dinner. Try it with the 4 cheese sauce with a strong red wine

Aria Tuscan Grill is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

4. Aria Tuscan Grill

8.7
100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · First Ward · 36 tips and reviews

Talita P.Talita Pagani: Great italian restaurant in Charlotte's uptown.

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: The Cucumber Gin Spritz is a delightful mix that is refreshing, lightly sweet, tart and aromatic.

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: If you love fresh fish, the NC river trout is spectacular.

Portofino's Eastway is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

5. Portofino's Eastway

8.7
3124 Eastway Dr, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Briarcreek - Woodland · 19 tips and reviews

Bea C.Bea Cote: The bread is wonderful! Crisp, fresh- perfect.

Jay G.Jay Garrigan: Bald Guy is hillarious

Bryan S.Bryan Skelton: Great NY style pizza. Try the house dressing on your salad.

Portofino's at the Arboretum is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

6. Portofino's at the Arboretum

8.4
8128 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Rain Tree · 8 tips and reviews

Austin A.Austin Arnold: Best Italian food in Charlotte. The pizza is amazing and the FRESH tiramisu is the real deal. This place is legit.

Meghan P.Meghan Patrick: Best chicken parm in Charlotte

Amanda O.Amanda Ogden: The linguini is delicious paired off with the house sangria

Vapiano is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

7. Vapiano

8.5
201 S Tryon St (E 4th St), Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Uptown · 71 tips and reviews

Kristin M.Kristin M: Seasonal gazpacho and spicy orange fennel salad with chicken. Add on the house red, and you've got a great dinner and drink for less than $20. Grab a table by the patio for some good people watching.

Stace B.Stace B.: Scampi e Spinaci is a must try! (add the chili peppers for a little extra heat)

JessC ⚓JessC ⚓: Dogs not allowed on the patio = lame.

North Italia is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

8. North Italia

8.0
1414 S Tryon St Ste 140, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · South End · 2 tips and reviews

Justin M.Justin Martin: So good & wonderful ambiance. Truffle bread & aranchini were superb packed with flavor. I loved the burrata anolini while the short rib cavatelli was mouth watering. Great wine, a must visit!

Gabriela P.Gabriela Phillips: I love their pizza and garlic bread.

Luce Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

9. Luce Restaurant & Bar

7.9
214 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · First Ward · 9 tips and reviews

eric j.eric johnson: AMAZING everything...seriously one of Charlotte's best dining experience.

JasmineJasmine: Definitely try the Riesling! Delicious. And the Rigatoni Buttera.

Monda W.Monda Webb: Great to meet new people and the Lava Cake is to die for! Ok, live for!!

Ciro's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

10. Ciro's Italian Restaurant

8.0
8927 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · University City North · 15 tips and reviews

Candy R.Candy Rosenbaum: great family place, big portions, and let's not forget Paulo playing the accordian. fantastico!

Esra A.Esra A: Shrimp fradiablo 👍🏼

Al M.Al Mele: Try the cannoli - unbeatable!

Capriccio's is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

11. Capriccio's

7.8
9611 Brookdale Dr, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

Alejandro F.Alejandro Ford: Best NY style pizza in Charlotte. Delicious.

Panna P.Panna Patel: Pizza and pasta are amazing.

Tracy E.Tracy Eaddy: Always GREAT!!!

OGGI Ristorante Italiano is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

12. OGGI Ristorante Italiano

7.8
16646 Hawfield Way Dr (Ardrey Kell & Lancaster), Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Ballantyne West · 9 tips and reviews

Joy M.Joy Mislevy: Good food and service. The covered patio restaurant was great... Not crowded. 😊

Nerio C.Nerio Casanova: The best pasta, the best place

Roger R.Roger R: The pasta is the way to go...anything on the past menu is amazing...fresh made, which makes a big difference in texture...and the sauces are Amazing...if I could bottle it and take it home I would!!

Portofino's Park Road is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

13. Portofino's Park Road

7.8
5126 Park Rd #1C, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Madison Park · 25 tips and reviews

Lucky Lou's T.Lucky Lou's Tavern: I like the Small Pizzas... nice thinner crust & I like to order it "crispy" or "well done".. perfect amount for One hungry man.

Michael S.Michael Sison: Best Italian-American food in Charlotte, hands down.

Miriam A.Miriam Anthony: Lasagna is delish

Luciano's Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

14. Luciano's Ristorante

7.7
1910 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · Dilworth · 13 tips and reviews

Trey B.Trey Blair: Amazing lunch special menu. 3 courses for 12.95. Great food and really nice atmosphere.

Heather H.Heather Houston: I love their 3 course lunch specials for 12.95. Great deal and Always different options and all so yummy!

JonathanJonathan: The Gnocchi was amazing!

Portofino's Ayrsley is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Charlotte.

15. Portofino's Ayrsley

7.8
2127 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte, NC
Italian Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Robert T.Robert Tantalo: Everything is good. Dine in or take out. Always authentic

Patrick H.Patrick Helton: 2 Trips in one, first and last.

Casey S.Casey Spiller: Chicken Marsala, cant go wrong