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What to order at Aria Tuscan Grill
- Must order
- The fresh pasta and a glass off the Italian-leaning wine wall.
- Signature dishes
- Tuscan pasta, Wood-fired meats
- Editor tip
- The lounge takes walk-ins; reserve the chef's table on OpenTable for a tasting-menu setting.
CuisineItalian
Price$$$
Neighborhooduptown
HoursTue-Thu 11:30-13:30, 17:00-22:00; Fri 11:30-13:30, 17:00-23:00; Sat 17:00-23:00; closed Sun-Mon
Phone+1 704 376 8880
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Signature dishes: Tuscan pasta, Wood-fired meats
Must order: The fresh pasta and a glass off the Italian-leaning wine wall.
Tip: The lounge takes walk-ins; reserve the chef's table on OpenTable for a tasting-menu setting.
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Location
Address: 100 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202
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