Cuisine: Italian
Arooji's Wine Room & Ristorante
5349 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28277
704-845-5244
This popular wine bar became a proper restaurant when Steve Arooji added a full menu due to popular demand. Now, suburbanites flock for the standout Tuscan menu and welcoming atmosphere–and the wine list. Try the sambuce appetizer–a delicate warm pastry stuffed with ground beef, potatoes, and mozzarella.
Price: Most entrees $10-$25
Other: D, L, Patio, Reservations
Neighborhood: Cotswold