I would rate this as the most authentic Italian food in charlotte. During the winter there is a great fire going on the patio making the patio still nice to eat. The portions are large which is great if your going for a family style dining, Prices are a little high but for the amount of food your getting its completely worth it. This is the type of Italian food you expect the traditional large Italian woman (and I mean large large not just slightly overweight but very rotund) to be making food in the kitchen. I have been to Italy two times and gives this place a thumbs up for best Italian food in charlotte - please do yourself a favor and go there maybe even bring your own marshmallows to roast :) .