If you are looking for some of the best pizza in Charlotte, look no further than Bird Pizzeria. It is a small, family-owned pizza shop near Optimist Hall, serving fresh, East-Coast Style pies.

If you are looking for the best pizza in Charlotte, look no further than Emmy Squared. Normally I like NY Style pizza; however, this Detroit Style Pizza has me hooked. The flavor combination of the toppings is excellent. Click to read the full review.

Stagioni serves modern Italian with very creative and well balanced flavors. Stagioni is one of the best Italian restaurants in Charlotte, NC - albeit on the pricey side, given the portions. Click to read my full review of Stagioni.

Osteria LuCa is a superbly average Italian restaurant, serving food that you could expect to find in a chain-Italian restaurant. There is great ambiance, and the cocktails are strong; however, the food could use some improvement.