I found Aria on my way walking to the EPI center. Place is very nicely decorated. I'm a big fan of places that don't over serve you. Price probably on the higher end but c'mon... you're in Uptown Charlotte.
I got a duck pasta which quite yummy and garlicy. Good reason not to get it if you're on a date. Luckily I was not on a date so i can enjoy and breath all I want. We also split a tiramisu which very good one slice portion.
The service is a little weak, my water bottle was not refill until I stop one of the server that passing by. But that's all I can complain about... is my water.
I would like to come back and try their bar menu. They have all $5 tapas.