Lancaster’s BBQ

Neighborhood: North Charlotte |  Cuisine: Barbecue |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 3

A barbecue spot in the space of a beloved former neighborhood store

Mattie’s Diner

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: American |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

An old-school diner takes on modern operations

Matt’s Chicago

Neighborhood: Lake area |  Cuisine: American |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3.5

A low-key spot slinging Chicago classics

Lang Van

Neighborhood: East Charlotte |  Cuisine: Asian |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3.5

A neighborhood Vietnamese spot beloved for its hospitality

Mizu

Neighborhood: SouthPark |  Cuisine: Asian |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

A high-end Japanese spot in SouthPark’s Hyatt Centric

Old Town Kitchen & Cocktails

Neighborhood: Fort Mill-Rock Hill |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

A more traditional sister concept to NoDa’s Goodyear House

Curry Gate

Neighborhood: North Charlotte |  Cuisine: Indian |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3.5

Food vibrant in spice and flavor inside of a bland building

Inizio Pizza Napoletana

Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Pizza |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 4

Traditional Naples-style pizza is made in a 900-degree wood-fired oven

Bobbee O’s BBQ

Neighborhood: North Charlotte |  Cuisine: Barbecue |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3.5

A strip-mall barbecue spot with ribs that make it a must-visit

Dish

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 3

A true Southern comfort spot in the heart of Plaza Midwood