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Aria Tuscan Grill

Cuisine
Gluten-Free Options Italian Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Days Available
Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Queen’s Feast price: 

All prices are per person. Tax and gratuity are not included.

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.

Queen's Feast menu

Starter (choice of one)

Tomato-Braised Meatballs – Pecorino, fresh herbs

Caramelized Gnocchi – Prosciutto di Parma, shaved pear, Gorgonzola crema, truffle oil

Siano Burrata (GF) – marinated beet + local citrus salad, toasted pistachio, fennel pollen, EVOO

Baby Gem Caesar Salad (GF) – Parmigiano, red onion, creamy Parmesan dressing, white anchovies (add shrimp OR chicken for $9)

Primi or Secondi (choice of one)

Grilled 12 oz. Niman Ranch Pork Tenderloin (GF) – roasted sweet potatoes + cipollini onions, miso pan sauce, smoked apple mostarda

4-Hour Braised Australian Lamb Shank (GF) – celery root purée, broccoli rabe, pistachio gremolata

Crispy Chicken Parmigiana – Bell + Evans airline chicken breast, marinara, fresh mozzarella, casarecce pasta, pecorino, fresh herbs

NC Mountain Trout (GF) – butternut squash puree, roasted NC squash, wild oyster mushrooms, sage brown butter

Potato Gnocchi – braised Wagyu short rib ragout, tomato, sweet onion, red wine, ricotta salata

Nero Campanelle – lobster, uni butter, scallions

Mascarpone Polenta Ravioli – roasted wild mushrooms, garlic confit, shallots, white wine butter sauce, 24-month aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Carbonara Roman-Style – house-made spaghetti, grated Pecorino Romano, crisp guanciale (add shrimp, chicken, OR meatballs $9)

Dolci (choice of one)

Classic Tiramisu – ladyfingers, mascarpone crema, coffee espresso whipped cream, shaved chocolate

Mascarpone Cheesecake – orange apricot marmalade

Chocolate Torte – chocolate mousse, shaved chocolate, raspberry sugo