If authentic Italian is what you're looking for in Charlotte, Luce is the place to go!
The decor is a bit cold, but it's warmed up with Murano style light fixtures that are beautiful. The service is superb - everyone from the hostess to the server to the manager want to make sure you have a great experience.
The food was excellent and quite authentic. The octopus appetizer is very tasty as well as the carpaccio. I had the tagliolini and it was served HOT and had an abundance of succulent shrimp. I wanted to try their delicious sounding desserts, but was way too full. I'm excited to go back and try some other dishes.