The quality of the food here is pretty good but some of the "small plate" items are not easily shared. It is best if you have two or three people in order to really sample the menu and not break the bank. Otherwise, you are going to end up needing to order a lot to be full and satisfied.
We were there with a party of 5 so the sharing idea was a little more difficult than normal. This would be a great place to grab a lite bite before heading elsewhere for your main entrees.
All in all I do really like this place. I think it is has a cool atmosphere and is in a fun location in Charlotte. I love the idea of tapas and this place has a nice variety on their menu.
I ordered the Canelinni Cake which was on top of an arugala salad and had a carmelized apple on top and was drizzled with a red pepper sauce. It was a little bland but once I took a bite with the apple and dipped it in the sauce it was much better. I also ordered the seared scallops. They had a very nice consistency. They were buttery, smooth and melted in my mouth. They were also very fresh but the one negative is that they were served warm and turned cold pretty quickly.
Others at the table ordered the Apple & Fig plate which is served on toasted focaccia with brie sauce, butternut squash soup, and the Mediterranean shrimp that is baked with peppers, tomatoes, onions and cheese and served on focaccia bread. All were said to be very good as well!
They had several other yummy options including cheese plates, pork medallions and chocolate bread pudding for dessert!
As I previously mentioned, this is a fun place with good food. It has the atmosphere of an intimate wine cellar. I think if used for the right purposes it is a great place to check out! They have special events, live music on the weekends and wine pairing specials.