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What to order at The Open Kitchen
- Must order
- The lasagna; that recipe has been on the menu since 1952.
- Signature dishes
- Lasagna, Pizza, Spaghetti
- Editor tip
- The neon sign out front is the giveaway. No-frills, cash-friendly, decades-deep regular base.
CuisineItalian
Price$$
Neighborhoodwest-charlotte
HoursMon-Thu 11:00-21:00; Fri 11:00-22:00; Sat 16:00-22:00; Sun 16:00-21:00
Phone+1 704 375 7449
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Signature dishes: Lasagna, Pizza, Spaghetti
Must order: The lasagna; that recipe has been on the menu since 1952.
Tip: The neon sign out front is the giveaway. No-frills, cash-friendly, decades-deep regular base.
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Location
Address: 1318 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208
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