Top Best Italian Restaurants in Gastonia

"I rarely post food photos on IG, but this penne alla vodka is every bit as good as the pasta I've eaten during two trips to Italy 😍. A photo posted by Ryan Holmgren (@ryanholmgren) on Oct 2, 2015 at 10:50am PDT. A long-time Charlotte favorite, the pasta sauces here are unique and tastier than even those straight from Italy."

"Charlotte has more than 30 Italian restaurants, but few as simple and comforting as Mama Ricotta’s. The Midtown spot isn’t about gimmicks or reinventing Italian-American cuisine; it’s focused on the classics. Penne alla vodka ($16) arrives with sautéed pancetta in a peppery tomato cream sauce."

"Opened in 2014, Stagioni is the third Charlotte restaurant from chef Bruce Moffett. Cozy is the best way to describe the interior of Stagioni, which is located in a historic house, as well as how you’ll feel after dining here. The menu changes with each season (in fact, Stagioni means seasons in Italian), and while the pizza is a standout, the Italian dishes with a twist are the real draw."

"Stagioni – Four Seasons of Food offers their clients the finest Italian dishes available. Moreover, this restaurant provides its clients with a cozy environment, maintaining a comfortable atmosphere within their restaurants. Also, their food is prepared by a professional chef that has extensive experience and skill in cooking exquisite Italian dishes."

"Tucked into a historic home in Charlotte's Eastover neighborhood, Stagioni beckons with its warm ambience and blissful location away from the fray. Inside, cookbooks and wooden lamps add homey design touches to this charming Italian spot from well-known Charlotte restaurateur Bruce Moffett. Do not confuse Stagioni with a typical red-sauce joint."

"Lovely Murano glass and original artwork enhance this restaurant, located in the base of the Hearst tower, and an outdoor patio provides additional dining. From luscious starters such as mozzarella layered between fresh tomatoes, basil and olive oil to flavorful meats, fish, and pastas, the kitchen boasts satisfying Tuscan cuisine. Try the agnolotti alla piemontese (ravioli stuffed with roasted veal, braised Swiss chard and parmesan)."

"Las luces de Murano, el estuco veneciano y los pisos de travertino crean un ambiente exclusivo. Luce significa "luz" en italiano y el restaurante "resplandece" claramente. Luce ofrece una experiencia gastronómica ideal tanto para un almuerzo rápido como para una..."

"Taking a nod from the light, refreshing Tuscan cuisine of central Italy is Aria Tuscan Grill. Located in the heart of Charlotte’s city center, this up-and-coming restaurant specializes in the simplicity of Italian comfort food without compromising on an upscale atmosphere. Founded by Charlottean restaurateur Pierre Bader, Aria promises to deliver the refined authenticity of Tuscany with its caramelized gnocchi, wild mushroom pizza, hand-selected Italian wine, tenderized pork loin, and warm and inviting ambiance."

"Aria Tuscan Grill offers the best of Italy to Charlotte with the collaboration between Pierre Bader the owner, Alex Platt who’s the restaurant’s executive chef, and operations manager Briana Cohen. The restaurant offers the best flavors of Tuscany for Charlotte residents to experience firsthand. Aria Tuscan Grill authentically reproduces old-world comfort food in the restaurant’s interactive modern Italian atmosphere."

"The most affordable of the pizza buffets, New York Pizza & Pasta offers up an all-you-can-eat option for just $6.99. It’s an easy and satisfying pick for your time crunch, with dish selections ranging from traditional slices and calzones to salads."

"Tucked in the heart of Myers Park, Zio is the go-to spot for locals to enjoy authentic Italian fare. But perhaps its best kept secret is the intimate patio and courtyard. Dine al fresco with the fountain and flora and you'll forget you’re just a few miles from Uptown Charlotte."

"Founded:1998Brixx now shares its love of great pizza with more than 30 locations ranging from Atlanta, Georgia, all the way to Fishers, Indiana. All pizzas are cooked in their brick ovens, which give the crust a smoky, campfire-esque flavor. Despite this pizzeria’s rapid expansion, it keeps its community roots by supporting local schools, churches, nonprofits and other charitable organizations."

"The perfect place to spend time with family or friends and enjoy Charlotte's favorite for brick oven pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and salads. In the warmer months, ask for a table on the patio. Pastas are prepared a multitude of ways."

"The quality of food has definitely gone down hill over the years. Picked up some apps and pies to-go and was disappointed when I got home. The Spinach A... More reviews"

"This outfit serves as a one-stop shop for beer, coffee, and solid American-style fare. Tucked close to the New Bern Station stop on the light rail, the seating features heated and covered outdoor spaces and wide booths. Eclectic brews made on-site and scratch-made cocktails that pair with items, like thick-cut pork belly BLT, roasted beet hummus with toast points, thick chicken biscuits and gravy, and toasty flatbreads."

"The Suffolk Punch is a coffee bar by morning and a brewery and eatery whenever it’s polite to quit with the coffee already. The South End space is also fantastic, with a large patio and gleaming indoor space that leads to a curated experience from start to finish. If you’re there to eat, their weekend brunch is fantastic."

"The Capital Grille deleita a sus comensales con vino y comida en un ambiente deslumbrante. También podrán disfrutar de carnes de renombre nacional, como filetes de res de primera calidad añejados en seco por los propios carniceros del restaurante, marisco fresco, acompañantes creativos y postres..."

"Capital Grille always knows how to combine the best flavors on the plate, and this cake is no exception, topped with peanuts, melba sauce, and crema glaze. #SpoonTip: Order this dessert on Valentine's Day for a little extra romance."

"Steak 48, one of the newest and most awaited projects in South Park will be coming soon with some interesting features. With glass walls from floor to ceiling, Steak 48 will show their customers a true view of the kitchen while they dine in the unique atmosphere. Steak 48 will offer wagyu beef along with various seafood and side platter options to accompany your meal."

"2017 in Charlotte The brewery that proves not all zombies are badAlthough they’re celebrating twenty years since its founding, Catawba Brewing only opened their Charlotte location in 2017. As part of HUB 933 in the Belmont area where other tenants include Trade & Lore Coffee, Advent Coworking, and Oso Skatepark, Catawba has created a prime neighborhood hangout. A patio boasting a view of the Charlotte skyline is the perfect place on a warm day to drink a White Zombie or a CLT IPA, or a Mother Trucker."

"Wesley Heights and Uptown (with more locations coming to NoDa and South End!). The Scoop: Rhino has become a destination for great, fresh foods with as many local ingredients as possible and community with weekly events like trivia, wine tastings, sake tastings, and live music. I personally can’t make it through my workweek without at least one (and often times many more) trip(s) for lunch, to stock my snack drawer at work or for their variety of fresh brewed coffees from local roasters Enderly, Magnolia, and Pure Intentions."

"Founded: 2014With two locations, casual bodega and bottle shop Rhino Market is a neighborhood hangout known for stocking Charlotte goods. The “deli” half of this whole is particularly beloved by locals. Rhino offers breakfast sandwiches and burritos as well as lunch sandwiches, salads and soups in both vegetarian and non-vegetarian varieties."