This was one of the best dining experiences my wife and I have had in Charlotte, and we have both lived here for about twenty years. We went during restaurant week for our one year anniversary so we really got to explore the menu and taste several dishes. The grilled octopus appetizer was the most tender I've ever had. My grouper and risotto entree was perfectly cooked and very well seasoned. My wife had what we thought was going to be a caprese salad but turned out to be a very refreshing cold heirloom tomato soup (almost like a gazpacho) with fresh mozzarella, a basil leaf and focaccia bread croutons. It was delicious. Her eggplant and ricotta manicotti was excellent too. It wasn't covered in melted mozzarella and not smothered in chunky, overly-flavored tomato sauce like other places do, which really let the pasta, delicate sauce, and filling stand out on this one. Desserts were homemade and light, and a perfect end to the not overly filling meal, accompanied by an espresso to keep the night going! The plating and presentation was top notch. You can tell the chefs put all their effort and passion into each dish and do not let any plate leave the kitchen that is not up to Chef Grigo's standards. It was a nice surprise to see Chef Grigo come out to the dining area and slice the prosciutto on the carving station to prepare the meat and cheese platters. He even carved us each a slice to try since he caught my wife watching him work. The fact that there are only about 8 tables in the restaurant allows for an intimate or small group dinner with great service. I highly recommend everyone give this place a try.