This is a fantastic place all around. The ambiance is warm, tables are well spaced, and they have interesting corner booths and seats (where we were) that help facilitate conversations. We started with the steamed pei mussels appetizer, which was delicious. As some others have noted, you'll want to sop up the sauce with bread. My wife also tried two of their specialty drinks, which I can't recall, but were both good. Next we ordered a pappardelle with bolognese to split, and our server brought it on split plates. Also amazing. Finally, my wife and I both ordered the lamb shank over a saffron risotto. Cooked perfectly, and the risotto may have been my favorite part of the meal. I'm a lamb freak/snob - so this was impressive. Apart from the food, our service was outstanding - Meagen was our server.
This was a really great experience that I'd highly recommend to anyone. Easily the best Italian restaurant that I have been to in Charlotte.