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1. Angeline's
4.5
Awesome(1512)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 55 times today
We think of ourselves as a gathering place in Uptown Charlotte. A warm hub for locals and visitors to connect over Italian-inspired dishes made with seasonal southern ingredients. Angeline’s offers a modern, Italian-influenced menu in the form of house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas and flavorful small plates in a vibrant setting.
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2. Church and Union - Charlotte
4.6
Exceptional(5103)
Price: Expensive
• American • Uptown
Booked 36 times today
A 5th Street Group Concept. Modern-American cuisine with menu by Executive Chef Aaron Dearing and Bravo Top Chef alum Chef Partner Jamie Lynch. Offering a casual, yet refined atmosphere. Voted 2020 Best Chef Jamie Lynch by Charlotte Magazine | 2020 Restaurant of the Year by CRVA.
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3. Mariposa
4.5
Awesome(1274)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Uptown
Booked 44 times today
Mariposa, located at the Mint Museum brings world-to-table dining right to the heart of Uptown Charlotte. Our emphasis is on the communal experience that dining out with friends, old and new, should be. We welcome you to join us for an experience centered around genuine hospitality, care, and the passion to cultivate the feeling of community, fulfillment, and growth. Owner Jill Marcus shares “At Mariposa, we bring many cultures together around the table and provide a global experience right here in Charlotte”.Offering lunch Tuesday-Friday, dinner Tuesday-Saturday, and a bustling brunch on Saturday and Sunday, the culinary team led by Chef Kinsler Josaime offers delicious food and exceptional service. Book your table at this locally owned gem for a culinary experience that spans across the world.
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4. O-Ku - Charlotte
4.8
Exceptional(2484)
Price: Moderate
• Japanese • Southend
Booked 59 times today
O-Ku's menu provides a fresh and innovative take on traditional Japanese sushi and cuisine. The South End restaurant offers rare and unique dining options along with traditional sashimi and specialty rolls, highlighting seafood from the finest fish markets in Tokyo and Hawaii alongside local and seasonal ingredients. Reminiscent of traditional Japanese culture, O-Ku's menu is comprised of signature starters, contemporary Japanese entrees and seasonal traditional sushi that reflect the uniquely designed space.
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5. Customshop
4.8
Exceptional(1831)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Elizabeth
Booked 48 times today
Customshop is a chef-driven restaurant that showcases local farms and purveyors in an effort to bring our guests the highest quality ingredients within our community. Executive Chef and Owner Andres Kaifer along with his team believe in crafting honest straightforward food with an elevated modern touch that delivers something truly unique. Weekly menu changes allow us to highlight the seasonality of food and the beauty of North Carolina produce, seafood, and specialty items. With stylistic inspiration from Spain, Italy, and France, our neighborhood restaurant aims to make everyone feel welcome. We are proud to offer a seasonal cocktail menu that also takes an ingredient-first approach and looks to mirror the creativity and ingenuity of our culinary team. Our wine list is curated around a balance of old-world staples as well as new and emerging producers pushing the envelope. We cannot wait to serve you on your next date night, post-work drinks with friends, or at a family celebration.
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6. The Fig Tree Restaurant - Charlotte, NC
4.8
Exceptional(4696)
Price: Very Expensive
• Continental • Elizabeth
Booked 20 times today
Just minutes from Uptown Charlotte in the Historic Elizabeth neighborhood, The Fig Tree Restaurant is located in a beautifully restored 1913 Bungalow. Husband and wife team, Chef Greg and Sara Zanitsch offer Seasonal Cuisine with influences from Italy and France, an award- winning and affordable wine list and outstanding service. The Fig Tree is known for romantic evenings , expertly executed business dinners, and gorgeous al fresco dining. We look forward to serving you soon!
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7. Chima Steakhouse - Charlotte
4.5
Awesome(8105)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Uptown
Booked 72 times today
Located in beautiful Center City Charlotte on 4th and Tryon, just a few blocks from Belk Theater, Over street Mall and the Bobcats Arena. Chima offers authentic Brazilian cuisine and chic dining experience. Enjoy cocktails and the best view of Uptown Charlotte in our elegant upstairs lounge.
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8. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen Uptown Charlotte
4.7
Exceptional(2865)
Price: Moderate
• European • Uptown
Booked 76 times today
A Consumption Revolution in Uptown, Charlotte. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen, A Jim Noble Restaurant, will redefine dining out. A food and wine bar featuring an a la carte menu of comfortable Spanish, French and Italian influenced selections prepared on a wood fired grill, rotisserie and imported Italian oven. Rooster's is high quality and affordable casual cuisine combined with a local Southern boy's culinary impartations. The open kitchen centered in the dining room allows the guest to view the crafting of cuisine while dining at the kitchen's antique granite countertop on a hand crafted pub bar stool. Finishes of Leather, antique stone, beautiful crafted woodwork and wrought iron parallels the artisan architecture and design with artisan, hand crafted styled cuisine.
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9. Napa on Providence
4.6
Exceptional(3867)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Myers Park
Booked 34 times today
At Napa on Providence, we're bringing the heart of California to Charlotte. Enjoy fresh, flavorful dishes made from scratch, paired with bold wines, all in a cozy atmosphere that feels like home. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession. With small & large plate offerings, Napa on Providence is perfect for a business luncheon, friends gathering for cocktails, or families craving brunch. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. We look forward to your visit!
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10. Aria Tuscan Grill
4.6
Exceptional(4294)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Uptown
Booked 51 times today
Bringing the best ot Italy to Charlotte, Aria Tuscan Grill is Charlotte's urban neighborhood restaurant and lounge located in the heart of center city. Serving mouthwatering old word comfort food in a modern Italian setting, Aria brings the flavors & colors of Tuscany to Charlotte. Featuring a kitchen with a view, a striking wine wall that highlights a wide array of predominantly focused Italian wines, house made Limoncello, live music every weekend, a late night "Bar Bites" menu, Charlotte's only Chef's Table, a street level view of Uptown Charlotte to take in the city as you dine, and a location that is front and center to all of Charlotte's main attractions.

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  • Katy
    Charlotte •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    It was incredible! It was my brother‘s birthday, and they did such a nice job to make him feel celebrated. It’s his favorite spot, and we always go for every special occasion. The food was delicious, and it came quickly. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. Can’t wait to go back!
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    O-Ku - CharlottePrice: Moderate• Japanese• Southend
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    4.8
  • RestaurantLover
    New York City •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The restaurant was hopping but the food and service were great. Noise level was pretty high but we enjoyed ourselves
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    Church and Union - CharlottePrice: Expensive• American• Uptown
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    4.6
  • bonnie
    South Carolina •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We have had dinner here a few times, which is an outstanding experience with a lively but comfortable atmosphere. This was my first time having lunch here and it was equally wonderful. It didn't have the same amount of people as a weekend night, understandably, but it was a perfect choice for a business lunch. The lunch menu is priced very well and has a large amount and variety of menu selections to choose from, all at a very reasonable price for lunch. Our service was quick and our server was attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional - Shoutout Dimitri :) ! I always recommend Angeline's as a great dinner spot in Uptown Charlotte, but will add it to my lunch recommendations for people in Uptown as well!
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    Angeline'sPrice: Expensive• Italian• Uptown
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    4.5
  • ArmandoVIP
    Mexico City •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Customshop is amazing: great food, very good drinks, nice environment, tasty desserts... a place to go!!! :)
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    CustomshopPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Elizabeth
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    4.8
  • AlyH
    Charlotte •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Mar 4, 2025
    Wonderful business lunch. Food was delicious and service was good. Thank you.
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    MariposaPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Uptown
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    4.5

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