Best Authentic Restaurants in Arboretum

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1. North Italia - Charlotte - Ballantyne

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ballantyne

Booked 73 times today

Using only the season’s best ingredients, our chefs create a variety of modern Italian dishes including pastas made from scratch daily, hand-tossed pizzas like the classic Margherita but make it Tie Dye, and savory lunch and dinner entrees like Pork Milanese, Tortelloni al Pomodoro, and Braised Short Rib Lumache that deliver flavors that go above and beyond the expected as well as a full-bodied wine and beer list accompanied by an array of handcrafted cocktails including a Sicilian Margarita and the Pomegranate Mule. For more information, visit northitalia.com.

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2. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Stonecrest

4.7

Exceptional(4858)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Ballantyne

Booked 87 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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3. Bulla Gastrobar - Charlotte

4.5

Awesome(2527)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Charlotte

Booked 33 times today

Restaurant owner Carlos Centurion’s newest Bulla (boo-ya) Gastrobar location in SouthPark at 4310 Sharon Rd., Suite W01. Bulla Gastrobar joins the Charlotte community with a contemporary spin on traditional Spanish tapas, an imaginative cocktail program, and an energetic atmosphere with extensive indoor and outdoor seating. Named after the Spanish slang term for “chatter,” Bulla Gastrobar offers a menu that boasts a mix of “alta cocina” and traditional approaches to tapas, featuring innovative techniques that are applied to classic recipes to yield modern yet authentic dishes.

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4. Superica - Strawberry Hill

4.5

Awesome(64)

Price: Expensive

• Tex-Mex • Myers Park

Booked 16 times today

Chef Ford Fry and Chef Kevin Maxey, together designed a “Mex-Tex” menu that plays to their own Texan roots, tracing the beginnings of the cuisine to the 1930s, when Mexican cooks first doctored up their dishes to suit a “Gringo” palate with Americanized elements, giving birth to the Tex-Mex dialogue. “Kevin and I wanted to do food we like to eat,” Fry said. “It’s natural for a chef to want to be true to a certain culture, and likewise, we wanted to do authentic Tex-Mex, because it developed where we’re from.

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5. Gallery Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1919)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Ballantyne

Booked 14 times today

Gallery Restaurant serves contemporary American fare for breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Menus change seasonally to provide fresh regional ingredients. An exclusive art display from a local gallery establishes an authentic gallery feel. Enjoy an impressive wine selection honored as a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Gallery Bar offers a casual option for lunch and dinner and has an extensive Whiskey collection. Diners enjoy monthly culinary events and seasonal Al fresco dining. Private dining offers an elegant space for small social events and meetings up to 20 guests. Gallery Restaurant is located at The Ballantyne, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Charlotte on the corner of Johnston Road and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Dress code is business casual or nice dress, no baseball caps please.

6. Mizu

4.5

Awesome(1287)

Price: Moderate

• Japanese • SouthPark

Booked 27 times today

Inspired by the wood-fired Robata grills of Japan, Mizu offers a refreshed take on live-fire cooking atop the Hyatt Centric in the heart of Charlotte’s SouthPark neighborhood. Opened in August of 2021 and named one of 2022's "25 Best New Restaurants" and "50 Best Restaurants" by Charlotte Magazine, the rooftop restaurant by Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) combines the traditions of ancient Japanese cooking with Southern influences and Asian flavors. The kitchen, anchored by Mizu’s own Robata grill, features a seafood-focused menu composed of wood-fired, raw, and chilled offerings.The beverage program focuses on bright, easy-drinking libations using Japanese spirits and seasonal ingredients, complementing the cuisine and atmosphere. With a chic, minimalist design with natural elements throughout, the restaurant, named for the Japanese word for water, offers sweeping rooftop views from the patio, as well as sophisticated interiors and comfortable lounge and bar seating.

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7. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Southpark

4.4

Awesome(2318)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 52 times today

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8. The Palm Charlotte

4.7

Exceptional(3614)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • SouthPark

Booked 22 times today

The Palm Charlotte has been a favorite dining spot since 1926. Known for its classic Italian fare, prime steaks, and fresh lobsters, it's also praised for its excellent service. As one reviewer put it, 'The Palm is consistently an excellent restaurant in food, service, and ambiance.' The restaurant's warm, welcoming atmosphere makes guests feel like family, contributing to the authenticity of the dining experience.

9. Hestia Rooftop

4.6

Exceptional(700)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Ballantyne

Booked 26 times today

Dynamic. Energetic. Alluring. Bold flavors, inventive presentations, and tailor-made omakase menus take center stage at Hestia: a modern Asian restaurant that sets premium ingredients and eclectic executions front and center—revealing an innovative, one-of-a-kind dining experience that sits at the top of Ballantyne’s inspired dining scene. Beautiful rooftop with views to downtown Charlotte.

10. Dolce Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1870)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Dilworth

Booked 15 times today

Dolce Ristorante in Charlotte is a classic Italian restaurant serving up family friendly favorites. The atmosphere at Dolce Ristorante is airy and bright with a deep Mediterranean feel complete with Italian style artwork. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner with special cooking classes offered regularly. Whether you are looking for a pleasant lunch or a lively dinner, Dolce Ristorante has something on the menu to please every palate. Try the ravioli in a parmigiana cheese pink sauce, the Milanese breaded chicken with lemon dressing or the salmone fresh Atlantic salmon in a white wine sauce. Be sure to save room for the Italian cheese cake dessert.

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Ed
Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Service was great and we loved the food. We will be back.
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North Italia - Charlotte - BallantynePrice: Moderate• Italian• Ballantyne
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4.5
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KathyVIP
Charlotte •51 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fun night out before Christmas! Very. Crowded with lots of Holiday get togethers. We are regulars here and have NEVER had a bad meal. Managers and Wait staff are always so friendly. Special shout out to Domonique who served us. Despite juggling several tables …Was Very Attentive and got our order right despite me substituting and “Putting items on the Side” Ha!
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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - StonecrestPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Ballantyne
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4.7
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Tracy
South Carolina •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Just a really well-run place. Good food, service and value. Our server was very busy but did a great job and was sweet and efficient. The food was delicious and we left stuffed. Always a pleasure. If I had one complaint it would be that the booths to the right of the main floor are pretty rundown and uncomfortable. The hostess relocated us without complaint.
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Bulla Gastrobar - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Spanish• Charlotte
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4.5
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Daija
Charlotte •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Dinner or brunch here is always awesome! Easily a fave!
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Superica - Strawberry HillPrice: Expensive• Tex-Mex• Myers Park
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4.5
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ChasaVIP
Charlotte •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
First time eating there in many years. Service was impeccable and the wait staff were on it, we went at an earlier time so not a lot of patrons yet. My only complaint was my filet was a tad overcooked and a little stringy.
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Gallery RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ballantyne
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4.6

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48 restaurants available nearby

1. North Italia - Charlotte - Ballantyne

2. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Stonecrest

3. Bulla Gastrobar - Charlotte

4. Superica - Strawberry Hill

5. Gallery Restaurant

6. Mizu

7. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Charlotte - Southpark

8. The Palm Charlotte

9. Hestia Rooftop

10. Dolce Ristorante

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