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Unpretentious Picks: Patios

October 8, 2025

Rosemont

Neighborhood: Cherry-Elizabeth-Midtown |  Cuisine: New American |  Price Range: $$$$
Overall Rating: 4

The evolution of this Elizabeth wine bar lands Charlotte a reliable restaurant destination


October 6, 2025

NoDa’s newest patio opens at neighborhood favorite Local Loaf

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 0

Chef Adam Spears brings a new gathering space to the neighborhood he calls home


May 19, 2025

Mezzo Market

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: Deli / Cafe / Market |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

This market and restaurant with indoor-outdoor seating has become a Plaza Midwood hangout


May 8, 2025

Catalú

Neighborhood: South End |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3.5

Spanish tapas and paella are just a step off the light rail


May 31, 2024

Renaissance Pâtisserie

Neighborhood: SouthPark |  Cuisine: Deli / Cafe / Market |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 4

The home to the city’s most authentic and prolific offering of French baked goods


February 27, 2023

Cheat’s Cheesesteak Parlor 

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood-Belmont |  Cuisine: Deli / Cafe / Market |  Price Range: $
Overall Rating: 4

A walk-up restaurant serving classic Philly cheesesteaks


September 7, 2022

Mariposa

Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: New Southern |  Price Range: $$$
Overall Rating: 3

A reformatted Halcyon offers a great uptown vibe, solid international menu


300 East cheesecake
July 26, 2022

300 East

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

A classic menu with standout desserts


October 6, 2021

Southern Pecan Gulf Coast Kitchen

Neighborhood: SouthPark |  Cuisine: Southern |  Price Range: $$
Overall Rating: 3.5

A casual Cajun-inspired eatery from the owner of Café Monte


January 12, 2021

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


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