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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