Robbin Schettini Nolan
+5
The food is wonderful. Real pasta dishes created with care by a chef. The service however is why I will be back time and time again. It is so rare in charlotte to have this kind of service. Too many restaurants ask me to pick up my half eaten appetizer plate so they can drop the main course. Via Roma times the courses with a nice break In-between, as it should be. Extremely professional and experienced staff. We never had to ask for a thing, yet they are not overwhelming. We were so relaxed and because we weren’t rushed into eating, we had room for dessert. I hope they continue with great success. The waitress who served us at the small table in the bar area before dinner, was funny and professional. She made our night that much more fun.
What a Great evening at Via Roma ! it all started with a warm welcome and cocktails at the bar complete with olives ,appetizers and conversation with other customers…. Seated right on time and a wonderful wine discussion with owner Augusto Conte. His selection for us was a bold Sangiovese which was enjoyed by all of my group with great reviews. Our waiter Ryan was very helpful with the dinner specials and house favorites and each course of our meal was excellent capped off by a variety of deserts including the best Tiramisu I have ever tasted. You can’t go wrong with Via Roma and its beautiful décor, friendly and professional staff and of course…. Great food !
We first went to Via Roma (didn't make reservations) soon after they opened - 2 hour wait; we left. Last week, I made a reservation for this past Friday night. The staff greeted us right away and the owner, Augusto, introduced himself. The service and food were outstanding! The waiters made an excellent wine recommendation, too. The wait staff was very attentive. We very much enjoyed our dinner...we will be going back!
We had dinner tonight and everything was excellent with the service being exceptional. They have a very good wine selection. The bread was served fresh and warm with olives and white beans. I had the burrata with eggplant and it was fantastic, I highly recommend it. Others in our party enjoyed their salads. The pastas were delicious, my husband enjoyed his carbonara. Not quite Rome, but pretty close. My daughter had the osso bucco and it was tender. My mom had the fish and said it was fantastic. We also sampled several desserts. Even the coffee was good. We will definitely be back!
We went on the first night they opened and typically we expect a few minor problems but there were none. The food was awesome. Everything was cooked perfectly and arrived promptly. The service was excellent. Our server Diego was very knowledgeable, friendly and offered recommendations. We will definitely be back.
Creighton Skaradzinski
+5
This is one of our favorite places to eat!!! Ashley and Anicia are absolutely lovely and awesome at their job. Augusto the owner makes sure all guest are happy and enjoying their meal and time!! The food is beyond excellent!!! Highly Recommend!!
It was fantastic I would definitely recommend it to other people Food and service was great
Beautiful restaurant and a wonderful addition to the Conte family of outstanding restaurants. We loved everything we had and the bar and wait staff were very friendly and accommodating. We will absolutely return 🍷👍🏻
Service and food is always great, always classy just like his other restaurants
Wellington Wilfrido Salinas Villavicencio
+5
Food was delicious. Great Service. Una atencion de primera. Se los Recomiendo.
I ate here with a large group (10+) and our waitress was superb. She was very knowledgeable about the menu. I ordered the carbonara with chicken for my entree and I enjoyed the dish. The dining area is not the large so don’t expect to have any real privacy.
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We enjoyed this small, intimate restaurant and highly recommend it to others! The star dishes of the night were the Pasta del Giorno and the Osso Buco followed closely by both appetizers we ordered and the panna cotta for dessert.
Roasted Octopus Appetizer - Polipo
Best octopus we ever had, cooked perfectly and very tender. Flavorful, tangy, Mediterranean-based spices.
Crab Cakes Appetizer- (Daily Special)
Well-seasoned, heavy on the crab meat and only minor filler. Surprisingly good and held-up well in comparison to a quality Maryland crab cake.
Pasta del Giorno (Daily Special)
This was a lovely, notable pasta dish. The fettuccini tasted homemade with a nice al dente texture in a light white wine and garlic sauce. The beef tips were an excellent addition as they balanced the light sauce and increased the depth of the dish without being too heavy. Further, the arugula and cherry tomatoes added a fresh, sweet summer taste to the dish without overcomplicating the dish. Overall, we loved this special and it was a highlight of the dinner.
Osso Buco
Fantastic, the veal was so tender that you could cut it with a fork. It was complemented well by the saffron risotto which was very flavorful and had a smooth, creamy texture. The sauce was a rich, tomato-based sauce that complemented the veal and risotto. They were thoughtful and included a small fork to access the bone marrow - which was delicious.
Pesce del Giorno (Daily Special)
Good pan-fried flounder that was cooked perfectly and paired with a well-seasoned spinach.
Mare
Classic seafood pasta in a marinara sauce. The clams, mussels, and lobster were tender and cooked perfectly.
Panna Cotta
This is one of my favorite traditional Italian desserts and it was well-represented here. It’s a sweet and tangy dessert that is fresh and light. The strawberry sauce was a strong, tangy complement to the sweet, custard.
Tiramisu
Good ratio of coffee to sweetness, not too bitter or too heavy on the cream.
Crème brûlée
Fantastic, hit the spot after a savory meal with a good balance of caramelized sugar to custard.
Food and service were amazing! I ordered the chicken Parmigiano and it was very delicious. My guest and I also ordered the bruschetta (great flavor with a nice cruch) and she got the Rigatoni. Server was helpful and knowledgeable, although she was busy on this Friday evening, my drink was only empty once.
A few notes: Need to make a reservation to get a regular table, I ended up at a high top which was okay, but my dinner guest wasn't as comfortable (she is shorter and doesn't do well at high top tables). Parking is a bit cumbersome because of the shopping center design, you may need to park on the other side of Carolina Ale House and walk around. Not terrible just something to note if you are accompanying handicapped or elderly persons or if it's raining. I would go back for a special occasion or celebration, it was on the pricey side for just a regular dinner in my opinion.
A deliciously supple restaurant. You almost don’t expect a place like this in Charlotte, no offence to Charlotte. 🤣😁
But seriously, I understand ‘eat to live’, but I also ‘love to eat’. And of the many cities around the world that I’ve been in, you know when you taste it. Expensive doesn’t always mean good, cheap doesn’t mean bad, and this is especially true when it comes to food. But no matter the cost, we all know great/tasty when we meet it. This is just such a place.
Do yourself a favor and come once. Do someone else a favor by coming back and bringing them along (once you understand what this place is). And then come back a third time or more because you, too, understand what this place is.
Congratulations to the team that has brought this together..the chef(s), the owner, and the staff. Thank you to you all.
Service here was great. Several people helped wait on our table so we were never without a full drink and food. The ambience inside is nice and intimate feeling.
The food was all really good. We tried the seafood special, ravioli, chicken dish, carbonara and scallops. Everyone at our table enjoyed the meal.
Food looks as good as it tastes. Service was amazing, highly recommend!
So, the 1st thing to note is the restaurant is fairly small. Get there early, or their will be a wait. Next, the ambience is great. The pictures are beautiful. The waiter was amazing - so much so, that I had black pants on and had gone to the restroom to take a picture of the picture hanging in the restroom. I noticed that there was white lint all over my pants. I asked him if they had black napkins - they did! Then he also showed up with a lint brush! Amazing. The food was delicious - my husband had the Eggplant Involtini appetizer, the Pollo Ripieno, and Tiramisu; I had the Ensalata, it was really fresh, Pesce del Giorno, and Panna Cotta – chilled vanilla custard. The bread was light and airy. We couldn't have had a more delightful experience!
Great food! I mean top rate, tasty and has a great atmosphere. Definitely try out the pasta. The only complaint I have is that they seemed to be a little short staffed, as our waitress was running around in between a lot of tables and it took her a little while to get back to us. She was never unpleasant!
One of those hidden gems you hesitate to share because then the secret gets out. Great ambiance! Very attentive staff, our visit was seamless. Antipasto appetizer was good. I had the NC prawns with butternut squash risotto with balsamic reduction. Amazing! Tiramisu with cappuccino was delicious. Highly recommend. *2023 update-another incredible experience! From start to finish, great service and amazing food. I had the pasta del giorno which is cheese tortellini in parmesan sauce with truffle oil.
By far one of the best meals and service I had in Charlotte for the longest. I had a 07:45PM sitting time and left a message to call if they had an earlier time, and they called me twice to offer different times to accommodate me. They seated our group of 7 as soon as we arrived. Meghan, our server, was fast, responsive, and on point. Drinks, appetizers, main course, coffee and dessert were served quickly. No food was left under the heat lamp before it was served. The bill was fast, and so was the box to go. The food was delicious!! Finally a restaurant in the area that is properly staffed.
Via Roma is a great resturaunt. Polite staff and great food. The pasta was cooked/drained perfectly with an excellent cream red sauce. The fish was very flaky and tender. Chicken parmesan was crispy and flavorful. We enjoyed our experience.
Wow! What a great experience! Service, food, drinks - all outstanding! We were treated like royalty, Paul was exceptional as was every person that came to our table. Love the ambiance.
The absolute best place for Italian food! Great service, food is perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. Even when busy, service is excellent! (Even the takeout is amazing!)
We really liked the restaurant and were fortunate to get maybe the only round booth? So we were able to sit closer in order to talk and hear each other. Food was very good, lovely upscale/intimate ambiance...but very loud. No sound buffers. Lol may try sitting in the more quiet bar area next time. Will definitely be back!
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What an excellent meal! Treating our friends to dinner - 6 people total. Our friends praised the quality and overall taste of their meal; and they should know since they lived and traveled in Italy for years. The beef fillet special entree was very good. The gnocchi was tasty, but there could have been a bit more cheese. Spaghetti and meatballs were excellent. The sea food plate was very good. Overall each plate was different, yet all tasted fresh and were not overally salty or spicy. Portion size was filling, maybe even a bit too much. Desserts were really terrific. Bread pudding was very good. Tiramisu and chocolate tort were great. The cream brulee was outstanding. All totalled, 6 people with entrees, one appetizer, 2 coffees, and 4 desserts was just under $360...and you got more food than you could eat. (Although we found a way to finish the desserts.) We are already planning on coming back again and trying more menu items. Reservations are preferred but not needed. Seating at the bar and outside I believe. Very nice seating inside. Only critique was the service. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu, but didn't return to the table for a while after serving the main course. We ended up asking a bus boy for butter during the meal and a dessert menu afterward.
This place does fresh pasta and Roman cuisine right. I had the Mare pasta was fresh tagliatelle instead of linguine in white sauce. My husband Jim had the lasagna. The service and atmosphere was very pleasant.
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