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, including selections developed by local mixologist Bob Peters, as well as a well-curated wine list, draft and bottled beers, and a $5 Bar Bites menu beginning at 5 PM. Complimentary valet parking is available beginning at 6 PM.
Aria Tuscan Grill will be open Sundays during Charlotte Restaurant Week.
Named one of the 2019 "50 Best Restaurants" by
$30 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)
Primi (choice of one)
Ribollita Soup - white beans, kale, tomato, bread pecorino, EVOO
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
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 Salad - radicchio, pomegranate, pecorino, hazelnuts, walnut vinaigrette
Caprese - olive oil-cured tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto
Brussels + Pancetta - shaved Brussels sprouts, mozzarella, crisp pancetta, caramelized onion
House-Made Sausage Pizza - fennel pollen, mozzarella, red onion
Wild Mushroom Pizza - goat cheese, caramelized onion, arugula, truffle oil
Margherita Pizza - fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil
Pepperoni Pizza - Molinari pepperoni, mozzarella, chile honey, fresh basil, Pecorino
Venison Sausage - buffalo mozzarella, caramelized onions, pickled Fresno chili
Secondi (choice of one)
Braised Lamb Shank - Parmigiano risotto, roasted market beets, pan sauce
Grilled 10 oz. New York Strip - olive oil whipped potatoes, confit heirloom carrots, aged balsamic drizzle
Grilled Pork Loin - fingerling potato hash, pancetta, Marsala pan sauce
Crispy Chicken Parmigiana - fresh mozzarella, marinara, capellini, spinach, pecorino
Prestige Farms Sicilian Chicken Cacciatore - olives, capers, Cremini mushrooms, mascarpone polenta
Pan-Roasted Nantucket Scallops - whipped butternut squash, forbidden rice, crispy prosciutto
Faroe Island Salmon alla Plancha – braised tomatoes, kale + green lentils, pickled golden raisins
Roasted NC Trout - house-made sweet potato triangoli, pancetta, hazelnut brown butter, shaved Brussels sprouts chips
Carbonara - house-made fettuccine, pancetta, soft-boiled egg. Parmigiano, cracked pepper
Cavatelli - oxtail ragoût, Pecorino
Handmade Gnocchi - pan-roasted shrimp, Calabrese salumi, spicy pomodoro
Grandma B’s Lasagna - Bolognese sauce, ricotta, basil
House-Made Spaghetti - Mimo’s meatballs, Sunday gravy, Parmigiano, garlic paesano
House-Made Paccheri Fagioli - kale pesto, borlotti beans, pancetta
Penne alla Vodka - crushed tomato cream sauce, Uno Alla Volta fresh ricotta
House-Made Pappardelle - venison Bolognese, Uno Alla Volta fresh ricotta, caramelized fennel, pancetta, pickled turnips
Handmade Orecchiette - house-made fennel sausage, toasted garlic, broccoli rabe, roasted Fresno chili
Bucatini Cacio e Pepe - Pecorino Romano, black pepper
Terzi (choice of one)
Aria Tiramisu - espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone crema
Chocolate Hazelnut Cake - white chocolate crema
Gnam Gnam Gelato - 3 scoops, pizzelle cookie
Affogato - scoop of gelato topped with espresso
Mascarpone Cheesecake – dark chocolate, salted caramel, pistachio
Sicilian Cannoli - dark chocolate, Uno Alla Volta ricotta, pistachios