Aria Tuscan Grill
100 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-376-8880
ariacharlotte.com
Bringing the best of Italy to Charlotte, Aria captures the flavors of Tuscany, serving old world comfort food re-imagined in a modern Italian setting. Owner Pierre Bader, SRG General Manager and Wine Director Briana Cohen, and Executive Chef Alex Piatt travel and work together to bring you a taste of the seasons, creating a regional menu focused on local ingredients, braised meats, handmade pastas, wood fired pizzas, and fresh seafood. Complimentary valet parking is available from 6 p.m.
Aria Tuscan Grill will be open Sundays during Charlotte Restaurant Week.
$30 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
Primi (choice of one)
Caprese - heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto
Tuscan White Bean Soup - butternut squash, kale, tomato
Parmigiano Brodo, Grilled Paesano
Caramelized Gnocchi - prosciutto di Parma, shaved pear, Gorgonzola crema, truffle oil
PEI Mussels al Forno - plum tomato Sambuca sauce OR white wine, fennel, garlic
Eggplant Parmigiana al Forno - tomato marinara, mozzarella, olives, peppadew peppers, basil (may be prepared vegan)
Fritto Misto - calamari, artichoke, peppadew peppers, marinara, lemon aioli
Grilled Meatballs - snipped salsa verde
Bruschetta - choices of Lily Confit (w/ Shallots, Garlic); Roasted Red Pepper (w/ Pecorino); Uno Alla Volta Ricotta (w/ EVOO); Pickled Mushrooms (w/ Balsamic); Sicilian Caponata (w/ Eggplant, Olive); Olive Oil Cured Tomato (w/ Pesto)
Arugula Walnut Salad - Gorgonzola, salt-roasted beets, poached pears, roasted lemon vinaigrette
Aria Caesar - kale + Romaine, white anchovies, red onions, garlic focaccia croutons, Parmesan dressing
Shaved Kale + Chickory Salad - radicchio, hard egg, bread crumbs, Pecorino, hazelnuts, walnut vinaigrette
House-Made Sausage Pizza - fennel pollen, mozzarella, red onion
Wild Mushroom Pizza - goat cheese, caramelized onion, arugula, truffle oil
Margherita Pizza - Uno Alla Volta stracciatella, tomato, basil
Pepperoni Pizza - Molinari pepperoni, mozzarella, chile honey, fresh basil, Pecorino
Secondi (choice of one)
Braised Lamb Shank - red wine risotto, fresh mint + almond gremolata
Roasted NC Trout - sweet potato purée, Brussels sprouts, crisp pancetta, almond brown butter
Grilled 10 oz. New York Strip - mascarpone polenta, sauteed spinach + wild mushrooms balsamic pan sauce
Faroe Island Salmon alla Plancha – roasted broccoli rabe + soppressata, scallion vinaigrette
Crispy Chicken Parmigiana - fresh mozzarella, marinara, capellini, spinach, Pecorino
Pan-Roasted Nantucket Scallops - celery root puré, cipollini onions, wild mushrooms, crisp prosciutto, saba
Prestige Farms Sicilian Chicken Cacciatore - olives, capers, Cremini mushrooms, maltagliati
Grilled Pork Loin - olive oil whipped potatoes, onion mostarda, Marsala pan sauce
Carbonara - house-made fettuccine, pancetta, soft-boiled egg. Parmigiano, cracked pepper
Cavatelli - oxtail ragoût, Pecorino
Hand-Made Orecchiette - house-made fennel sausage, toasted garlic, broccoli rabe, roasted Fresno chili
Grandma B’s Lasagna - Bolognese sauce, ricotta, basil
House-Made Spaghetti - Mimo’s meatballs, Sunday gravy, Parmigiano, garlic paesano
Hand-Made Ricotta Herb Ravioli - Uno Alla Volta fresh ricotta, braised kale, butternut squash purée, hazelnut brown butter
Penne a la Vodka - crushed tomato cream sauce, Uno Alla Volta fresh ricotta
House-Made Pappardelle - venison Bolognese, pancetta, shaved Parmigiano
Pasta al Nero - shrimp, linguine, melted leeks, pickled Fresno chili, preserved lemon
House-Made Kale Garganelli - duck confit, charred radicchio, Pecorino
Terzi (choice of one)
Aria Tiramisu - espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone crema
Mascarpone Cheesecake – dark chocolate, salted caramel, pistachio
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake - white chocolate crema
Sicilian Cannoli - dark chocolate, Uno Alla Volta ricotta, pistachios
Gnam Gnam Gelato - 3 scoops, pizzelle cookie
Affogato - scoop of gelato topped with espresso