Aria Tuscan Grill

100 N. Tryon Street

Charlotte, NC 28202

704-376-8880

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Aria Tuscan Grill and Champagne Lounge are Charlotte's urban neighborhood restaurant and lounge in the heart of center city. Serving mouthwatering Old World comfort food in a modern Italian setting, Aria brings the flavors and colors of Tuscany to Charlotte. From the House-Roasted Suckling Pig prepared based upon market availability and seasonal ingredients, to "Grandma B's" Lasagna, Aria features simple, classic Italian cuisine in a contemporary atmosphere that is both warm and ultra hip! Complimentary valet parking is available from 6 p.m.

Aria Tuscan Grill will be open Sundays during Charlotte Restaurant Week.

"25 Best Restaurants" list, 2013

$30 per person (does not include tax or gratuity)

Primi (choice of one)

Tuscan White Bean Soup - braised kale, grilled paesano, Pecorino

Heirloom Tomato Caprese - fresh mozzarella, basil pesto

Shaved Kale Salad - endive, apples, carrots, Pecorino, hazelnut vinaigrette

Fritto Misto - calamari, zucchini, peppadew peppers, marinara, lemon aioli

Aria Caesar - fresh kale + Romaine, white anchovies, red onions, garlic focaccia croutons, Parmesan dressing

PEI Mussels al Forno - plum tomato Sambuca sauce OR white wine, fennel, garlic

Eggplant Parmigiana al Forno - tomato marinara, mozzarella, olives, peppadew peppers, basil

Arugula Walnut Salad - Gorgonzola, salt-roasted beets, pears, lemon vinaigrette

Caramelized Gnocchi - prosciutto di Parma, pear, Gorgonzola, truffle oil

Bruschetta Caponata - UAV fresh ricotta, Sicilian caponata EVOO, grilled paesano

Grilled Meatballs - snipped salsa verde, marinara

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 - NC Giacomo pepperoni, mozzarella, chile honey

Secondi (choice of one)

Braised Lamb Shank - wild mushroom risotto, snipped salsa verde

Roasted Scottish Salmon – tomato-braised Wild Hope Farms kale, parsnip purée lemon + tomato vinaigrette, shaved radish

Crispy Chicken Parmigiana - fresh mozzarella, marinara, capellini, spinach

Grilled Petite Filet - roasted root vegetable + pancetta hash, pan sauce

Pan-Roasted Nantucket Scallops - warm butternut squash, parsnip, dried cherry almond + feta panzanella salad

Pan-Roasted NC Trout - sweet potato purée, Brussels sprouts, crisp pancetta, almond brown butter

Sicilian Chicken Cacciatore - olives, capers, Cremini mushrooms, mascarpone polenta

Fettuccine Carbonara - pancetta, Parmigiano, cracked pepper

Gnocchi - rabbit ragoût, Pecorino, broccoli rabe, lemon zest, snipped salsa verde

Orecchiette with Sausage - toasted garlic, broccoli rabe, roasted red peppers

Penne a la Vodka - crushed tomato cream sauce, ricotta

Tagliatelli - pork Bolognese, caramelized fennel, ricotta salata

Butternut Squash Ravioli - Wild Hope Farms organic greens, shaved NC apples, hazelnut brown butter

Spaghetti + Meatballs - Mimo’s meatballs, red sauce, Parmigiano

Pasta al Nero - shrimp, linguine, spicy arrabbiata

Grandma B’s Lasagna - Bolognese sauce, ricotta, basil

Terzi (choice of one)

Aria Tiramisu - espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone crema

Mascarpone Cheesecake – raspberry jus

Chocolate Hazelnut Cake - white chocolate crema

Sicilian Cannoli - dark chocolate, Uno Alla Volta ricotta, pistachios

A Selection of Gelato & Sorbetto - served with biscotti