New Italian restaurant and market brings Roman vibes to Dilworth
House-made pasta and wood-fired pizzas are on the menu at a new Italian restaurant now open in Charlotte’s Dilworth neighborhood.
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Ardente Kitchen debuted Wednesday, June 24, in the former Capiche space at 500 E. Morehead Street. The concept draws on family-run trattorias found across Rome and promises “approachable” Italian cuisine with locally-sourced ingredients.
“Our hope is that when guests walk through the doors, they feel transported — not to a themed version of Italy, but to the authentic feeling of discovering a neighborhood spot in Rome where great food, great drinks, and great company come together naturally,” co-owner Madison Patrizi said in a news release.
Patrizi and her husband, Raffaele Patrizi, also own Mano Bella Artisan Foods.
Earlier this month, their team spent several days transforming the 5,200-square-foot space into a Roman-style restaurant and market.
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Customers can look forward to organic, handmade pasta and meats cooked over open fire, alongside seasonal veggies and sauces made from scratch, CharlotteFive previously reported.
The lunch and dinner menu also includes:
Beyond dine-in service, Ardente will offer weekly specials, family-style meals and a market stocked with prepared foods and imported pantry staples.
It’s “about recreating the feeling of sitting around a table in Italy, sharing food, conversation and time with the people you love,” Raffaele Patrizi said.
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Ardente: Roman Kitchen & Market opens at 11 a.m. daily, Monday-Saturday.
Location: 500 E Morehead St #100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Cuisine: Italian
Instagram: @ardentekitchen
