- PLEASE NOTE: The Queen's Feast specials shown on this website are available during dinner only, unless otherwise noted on an individual restaurant's menu page.
- Bringing the best of Italy to Charlotte, Aria captures the flavors of Tuscany, serving Old World comfort food reimagined in a modern Italian setting. Owner Pierre Bader, Operations Manager & Beverage Director Briana Cohen, and Executive Chef Alex Piatt work together to bring you a taste of the seasons, creating a regional menu focused on local ingredients, handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, braised meats, and fresh seafood. Aria also offers handcrafted cocktails, as well as a well-curated wine list, draft and bottled beers. Complimentary valet parking is available Friday and Saturday beginning at 6 PM on College Street. Parking may be validated for the Bank of America Corporate Center parking garage located at 100 N College Street. Our front door is located on Trade Street between College and Tryon Streets, directly across from the Omni Hotel. We also have an entrance inside Founders Hall on the main level for your convenience.
- Closed Sundays and Mondays.
- Named one of the 2022 "50 Best Restaurants" by
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- $35 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
- Starter (choice of one)
- Grilled Paesano Bruschetta - Italian sheep’s milk ricotta, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, fresh mint, radish, za’atar, olive oil
- Tomato-Braised Meatballs - Pecorino, fresh herbs
- Caramelized Gnocchi - Prosciutto di Parma, shaved pear, Gorgonzola crema, truffle oil
- Baby Gem Caesar Salad - Parmigiano, Creamy Parmesan dressing, white anchovies (add shrimp OR chicken for $9)
- Primi or Secondi (choice of one)
- Grilled Pork Tenderloin - Beluga lentils, house-made fennel sausage, pepperoncini chimichurri
- Braised Lamb Shank - lemon + kale risotto, pine nut gremolata
- Pan-Roasted Wild Striped Bass - roasted beet purée, broccoli rabe, wild greens, lemon yogurt
- Crispy Chicken Parmigiana - fresh mozzarella, marinara, capellini, spinach, pecorino
- Orecchiette – house-made fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, Parmesan, toasted breadcrumbs, pepperoncini flakes
- Nero Tagliatelle alla Vodka – pan-roasted shrimp, spicy crushed tomato cream sauce, pink peppercorns, salsa verde
- Carbonara Roman-Style – house-made spaghetti, grated Pecorino Romano, crisp guanciale (add shrimp OR chicken OR meatballs for $9)
- Dolci (choice of one)
- Tiramisu - ladyfingers, mascarpone crema, espresso, cocoa powder, espresso crema
- Mascarpone Cheesecake - dark chocolate and salted caramel sauces
- Chocolate Layer Cake - chocolate icing, shaved chocolate
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