What to order at Ever Andalo

Must order
Whatever fresh pasta is on the menu and a wood-fired pizza for the table.
Signature dishes
Handmade pasta, Wood-fired pizza
Editor tip
The bar takes walk-ins. Book on Tock for the dining room.
Book at Ever Andalo
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
Neighborhoodnoda
HoursTue-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri 17:00-23:00; Sat 10:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00; Sun 10:30-14:30, 17:00-22:00; closed Mon

Signature dishes: Handmade pasta, Wood-fired pizza

Must order: Whatever fresh pasta is on the menu and a wood-fired pizza for the table.

Tip: The bar takes walk-ins. Book on Tock for the dining room.

Book at Ever Andalo

Location

Address: 3116 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205

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