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I wore shorts and a T-shirt on a chilly night in Charlotte, but I wasn\u2019t going to let that stop me from sampling the food at Charlotte\u2019s newest Italian restaurant: Italo<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I invited my friend Alex, who I\u2019ve known since I was 12, partly because we reconnected a few months ago, but mostly because the guy I\u2019m seeing was busy. She was great company.<\/p>\n

Italo officially opens Tuesday, May 19, bringing handmade pasta, focaccia and other Italian staples to Charlotte in a space designed to feel intimate and relaxed, CharlotteFive previously reported<\/u><\/a>. But on Thursday night, we got an early look \u2014 and taste.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s everything we ordered.<\/p>\n

Prosciutto and Mozzarella ($25):<\/b> 600-day aged prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic, cracked black pepper<\/p>\n

Housemade Focaccia ($14):<\/b> roasted garlic and herb focaccia, whipped sheep\u2019s milk ricotta, fresh herb, extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic<\/p>\n

I told Alex these dishes reminded me of a \u201cbougie Lunchable,\u201d and I meant it in the best way. The salty prosciutto and creamy mozzarella paired with the fluffy focaccia was an excellent combo. I filled up on the bread, but I knew I had to save room for more carbs.<\/p>\n

Tagliatelle ($24):<\/b> Ragu bianco bolognese, wagyu beef, pancetta, prosciutto, mortadella, pecorino romano<\/p>\n

Linguini Vongole ($30):<\/b> littleneck clams, basil pesto<\/p>\n

Turns out, Ragu isn\u2019t just a pasta sauce brand \u2013 it\u2019s a traditional Italian meat-based sauce typically served over pasta. I scarfed down the savory tagliatelle while Alex choked on a piece of basil, but she was fine. And the linguini was excellent.<\/p>\n

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Picatta ($45):<\/b> grilled spatchcooked mediterranean branzino, capers, lemon, garlic<\/p>\n

Gnocchi ($12):<\/b> Roman style semolina dumplings, parmesan, chives, extra virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

The general manager told us we should enjoy the picatta, a dish that, she said, would \u201cstare back\u201d at us. I didn\u2019t know what she meant until I saw the fish head, but it was tender and perfectly-seasoned. The gnocchi came out piping hot, but was somehow even more pillowy than the focaccia.<\/p>\n

Gnam Gnam Gelato Sundae ($16):<\/b> Chef\u2019s choice<\/p>\n

Ricotta Cheesecake ($15):<\/b> Limoncello curd, lime wheel<\/p>\n

Torta Al Cioccolato ($16):<\/b> espresso ganache, salted caramel mousse, toasted crushed hazelnuts and shaved chocolate<\/p>\n

The Gnam Gnam (pronounced like \u201cnom nom\u201d) sundae was appropriately named, because I woofed down that creamy chocolate and vanilla gelato in a matter of seconds. The cheesecake was citrusy without being overpowering, and the espresso ganache filling inside the torta was a welcome surprise.<\/p>\n

Our total bill, including the glasses of wine we drank, would have come out to roughly $250, but the evening was complimentary as part of a media preview. Still, the experience was worthy of the price tag.<\/p>\n

The food was divine, and the service was attentive and warm. Italo is unlikely to become an everyday restaurant for most diners, but for birthdays, anniversaries or the kind of evening that calls for lingering over pasta and wine, it makes a compelling case for itself.<\/p>\n

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