Via Roma

What a Great evening at Via Roma ! it all started with a warm welcome and cocktails at the bar complete with olives ,appetizers and conversation with other customers…. Seated right on time and a wonderful wine discussion with owner Augusto Conte. His selection for us was a bold Sangiovese which was enjoyed by all of my group with great reviews. Our waiter Ryan was very helpful with the dinner specials and house favorites and each course of our meal was excellent capped off by a variety of deserts including the best Tiramisu I have ever tasted. You can’t go wrong with Via Roma and its beautiful décor, friendly and professional staff and of course…. Great food !

We enjoyed this small, intimate restaurant and highly recommend it to others! The star dishes of the night were the Pasta del Giorno and the Osso Buco followed closely by both appetizers we ordered and the panna cotta for dessert. Roasted Octopus Appetizer - Polipo Best octopus we ever had, cooked perfectly and very tender. Flavorful, tangy, Mediterranean-based spices. Crab Cakes Appetizer- (Daily Special) Well-seasoned, heavy on the crab meat and only minor filler. Surprisingly good and held-up well in comparison to a quality Maryland crab cake. Pasta del Giorno (Daily Special) This was a lovely, notable pasta dish. The fettuccini tasted homemade with a nice al dente texture in a light white wine and garlic sauce. The beef tips were an excellent addition as they balanced the light sauce and increased the depth of the dish without being too heavy. Further, the arugula and cherry tomatoes added a fresh, sweet summer taste to the dish without overcomplicating the dish. Overall, we loved this special and it was a highlight of the dinner. Osso Buco Fantastic, the veal was so tender that you could cut it with a fork. It was complemented well by the saffron risotto which was very flavorful and had a smooth, creamy texture. The sauce was a rich, tomato-based sauce that complemented the veal and risotto. They were thoughtful and included a small fork to access the bone marrow - which was delicious. Pesce del Giorno (Daily Special) Good pan-fried flounder that was cooked perfectly and paired with a well-seasoned spinach. Mare Classic seafood pasta in a marinara sauce. The clams, mussels, and lobster were tender and cooked perfectly. Panna Cotta This is one of my favorite traditional Italian desserts and it was well-represented here. It’s a sweet and tangy dessert that is fresh and light. The strawberry sauce was a strong, tangy complement to the sweet, custard. Tiramisu Good ratio of coffee to sweetness, not too bitter or too heavy on the cream. Crème brûlée Fantastic, hit the spot after a savory meal with a good balance of caramelized sugar to custard.

A deliciously supple restaurant. You almost don’t expect a place like this in Charlotte, no offence to Charlotte. 🤣😁 But seriously, I understand ‘eat to live’, but I also ‘love to eat’. And of the many cities around the world that I’ve been in, you know when you taste it. Expensive doesn’t always mean good, cheap doesn’t mean bad, and this is especially true when it comes to food. But no matter the cost, we all know great/tasty when we meet it. This is just such a place. Do yourself a favor and come once. Do someone else a favor by coming back and bringing them along (once you understand what this place is). And then come back a third time or more because you, too, understand what this place is. Congratulations to the team that has brought this together..the chef(s), the owner, and the staff. Thank you to you all.

Food looks as good as it tastes. Service was amazing, highly recommend!

Great food! I mean top rate, tasty and has a great atmosphere. Definitely try out the pasta. The only complaint I have is that they seemed to be a little short staffed, as our waitress was running around in between a lot of tables and it took her a little while to get back to us. She was never unpleasant!

By far one of the best meals and service I had in Charlotte for the longest. I had a 07:45PM sitting time and left a message to call if they had an earlier time, and they called me twice to offer different times to accommodate me. They seated our group of 7 as soon as we arrived. Meghan, our server, was fast, responsive, and on point. Drinks, appetizers, main course, coffee and dessert were served quickly. No food was left under the heat lamp before it was served. The bill was fast, and so was the box to go. The food was delicious!! Finally a restaurant in the area that is properly staffed.