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    Unpretentious Picks: Restaurants for Wine Lovers

    March 18, 2026

    The Teal Turnip

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

    Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food


    January 27, 2026

    Customshop

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

    Local ingredients and classic technique combine on this menu


    December 11, 2025

    Albertine

    Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: International |  Price Range: $$$$
    Overall Rating: 4.5

    UP’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year stands out on all factors


    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 29, 2024

    Assorted Table Wine & Shop

    Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: Wine Bar |  Price Range: $$
    Overall Rating: Not yet rated.

    Wine nerds will feel right at home at this wine shop and bar


    September 25, 2024

    Coquette

    Neighborhood: Uptown |  Cuisine: French |  Price Range: $$$
    Overall Rating: 3.5

    Pâtisserie by day, brasserie by night, Uptown restaurant offers pleasant French experiences any time of day.


    April 8, 2024

    Chapter 6

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

    The latest restaurant from Rare Roots Hospitality travels the Mediterranean


    March 21, 2024

    L’Ostrica

    Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Tasting Menu |  Price Range: $$$$
    Overall Rating: 4.5

    Chef-driven fare that excels across experiences


    September 21, 2023

    Ever Andalo

    Neighborhood: NoDa-Villa Heights |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
    Overall Rating: 3

    An Italian concept in NoDa with a notable beverage program


    November 4, 2021

    Osteria LuCa

    Neighborhood: Dilworth-Sedgefield-Montford Park |  Cuisine: Italian |  Price Range: $$$
    Overall Rating: 3.5

    A casual by day, elegant by night Italian gathering spot emphasizing quality ingredients and service from the owners of TRUE Crafted Pizza


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