I had heard good things about Oggi and my husband and I decided to try it out a few weeks back. We went in on a Saturday evening early around 6:00 without a reservation. The hostess was able to accommodate us at the bar or said that she had a table if we did not mind being more rushed and could be out in a hour. We were planning on an movie and said an hour would not be a problem. I have to say that everything was fabulous!
We were seated out on the patio and it was a perfect evening. I believe that one of the managers was our server and he was very pleasant and we enjoyed him. The food was wonderful. We started with the caprice and their complimentary bread. The mozzarella was so good. My husband got the lasagna and I got the Frutti di mare. We were both very happy with our choices. Since we were off to the movies we did not get dessert, but I did on my next visit 2 weeks later!
So, we enjoyed our experience so much that I took my Mom back 2 weeks later when she was in town visiting. She loves Italian and I knew that she would love this quaint restaurant. I made a reservation this time and we were seated inside. I have to say that I think that I prefer outside as the interior is rather small and it was very loud. With that being said, everything else was perfect. Our waiter was wonderful and the food again was superb. My Mom got the lasagna and loved it as much as my husband did, and I enjoyed the seafood special. For dessert we split their mango cheesecake and the cannolis. I think I liked the mango cheesecake the best, but both were very good.
I think this is now my go to Italian spot in Charlotte!