Aria

italian

Sourcing evidence found

100 N. Tryon St.

ariacharlotte.com ↗704-376-8880

Independent

Anitpasti/Insalate

House Made Focaccia
14
Sea Salt + Rosemary, Burro di Parma, Head of Roasted Garlic
Fritto Mistosourcing signal
20
Fresh Calamari, Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Smelt, Artichoke, Eggplant, Citrus Aioli
Roasted Tomato Bisque
12
Parmigiano Focaccia Bruschetta, Basil Oil, Aged Balsamic
Caramelized Gnocchisourcing signal
12
Prosciutto di Parma, Shaved Pear, Gorgonzola Crema, Truffle Oil
Charred Octopus
18
Squid Ink Aioli, Red Chimichurri
Arancini
16
English Pea + Parmesan Risotto, Cured Lardo, House Made Tomato Jam
Blistered Shishito Peppers
14
House Made Breadcrumbs, Garlic Aioli, Nduja Pesto
Tomato Braised Meatballs
25
Pecorino, Fresh Herbs, Six for 12, Nine for 16
Cheese + Meat Boardsourcing signal
25
Grana Padano, Toma, Gorgonzola Picante, Salami Rosso, Capicola, 600 Day Aged Prosciutto di Parma, Podere Francesco Montepulciano Grape Jam, Giardiniera

Salads

Aria Caesar Salad
12
Baby Kale, Napa Cabbage, Parmigiano, Red Onion, Creamy Parmesan Dressing, White Anchovies (add shrimp +9 /add chicken +9)
Arugula Salad
15
Shaved Fennel, Celery, Shaved Grana Padano, Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette
Siano Burratasourcing signal
16
Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled Local Peaches, Basil Pesto, EVOO, Pickled Shallots

Pizza

Margherita
$ 17
Buffalo Mozzarella, Red Sauce, Arugula, Basil (add pepperoni +5)
Speck
$ 25
White Pie, Roasted NC Corn, Scamorza, Green Onion
Sausage
$ 20
House Made Fennel Sausage, Roasted Garlic, Mozzarella, Broccoli Rabe, Red Onion, Pickled Fresno Chili

House Made Pasta Primi

Potato Gnocchi
$ 36
Lump Crab, Roasted NC Corn Purè, Toasted Marcona Almond, Basil Oil
Roasted Beet + Ricotta Ravioli
$ 24
Spring Pea Pesto, Shaved Local Chioggia Beets
Linguine al Nero di Seppiasourcing signal
$ 35
Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Lobster, Scallions, Lemon Mascarpone Crema
Lumache
$ 25
Whey Braised Pork Ragout, Shiitake Mushrooms, Dandelion Greens, Pecorino
Pappardelle
$ 28
Duck Bolognese, EVOO, Pecorino
Carbonara Roman Style
$ 19
House Made Spaghetti, Grated Pecorino Romano, Crisp Guanciale (add shrimp +9 /add chicken +9 /add meatballs +9)

Secondi

Maiale di Parma⬧sourcing signal
$ 36
Grilled Italian Pork Rib Chop, Summer Succotash, Local Field Peas, Heirloom Tomatoes, Okra, Lardon, Romesco
Frutti di Mare⬧
$ 40
Skull Island Tiger Prawns, Wild Hokkaido Scallops, Pastini, Uni Butter
Crispy Chicken Parmigiana
$ 25
Bell + Evans Airline Chicken Breast, Marinara, Fresh Mozzarella, House Made Casarecce Pasta, Pecorino, Fresh Herbs
Grilled 12oz. Prime NY Strip⬧sourcing signal
$ 58
Heirloom Tomato + Roasted Vidalia Onion Panzanella Salad, Taggiasca Olives, Focaccia Croutons, Tomato Vinaigrette
Braised Rabbit
$ 35
Risotto alla Nerano, Local Zucchini, Parmigiano
Pan Roasted Flounder Cioppino
$ 30
Little Neck Clams, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes, Pickled Fresno Chili, Fumetto di Pesce, Bruschetta

Dolci

Chocolate Espresso Cake
$ 15
Mascarpone Butter Cream, Chocolate + Ground Coffee Bark, Dark Chocolate Drizzle
Seasonal Crostata
$ 14
Baked to Order, Sunflower Seed Crumble, Rose Water Honey
Torta Bianca
$ 15
Toasted Almond Cake, Buttermilk Pana Cotta, Limoncello Honey, Fresh Cherries

Menu as captured Sep 1, 2026 · source ↗

Notable evidence#1 of 12 scored in Charlotte, NCScored as of Sep 7, 2026

We hold 102 venues in Charlotte, NC and could score 12 of them. Positions are counted against those 12.

Sourcing5.8/50

Farm partners0/20

Registry0/12

Press0.5/18

v1.7.4 6.3/100 = sourcing 5.8/50 (named-farm 0 distinct, named-region 3 distinct, attribute 2 distinct [class=provenance-adjective x0.50, class=wild-capture x0.60], buzzword 0 distinct) + farm partners 0.0/20 (none scored) + registry 0.0/12 (none listed) + press 0.5/18.

produce

Vidalia onion
Named region
“12oz. Prime NY Strip⬧ Heirloom Tomato + Roasted Vidalia Onion Panzanella Salad, Taggiasca Olives, Focaccia Croutons, Tomato”
on the menu · source ↗

seafood

Gulf shrimp
Named region
“Made Focaccia Sea Salt + Rosemary, Burro di Parma, Head of Roasted Garlic 14 20 Fritto Misto Fresh Calamari, Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Smelt, Artichoke, Eggplant, Citrus Aioli 20 12 Roasted Tomato Bisque Parmigiano Focaccia Bruschetta, Basil Oil, Aged”
on the menu · source ↗

sourcing

Prosciutto di Parma
Named region
“Citrus Aioli 20 12 Roasted Tomato Bisque Parmigiano Focaccia Bruschetta, Basil Oil, Aged Balsamic 12 12 Caramelized Gnocchi Prosciutto di Parma, Shaved Pear, Gorgonzola Crema, Truffle Oil 12 18 Charred Octopus Squid Ink Aioli, Red”
on the menu · source ↗
Wild Caught
Attribute
“Made Focaccia Sea Salt + Rosemary, Burro di Parma, Head of Roasted Garlic 14 20 Fritto Misto Fresh Calamari, Wild Caught Gulf Shrimp, Smelt, Artichoke, Eggplant, Citrus Aioli 20 12 Roasted Tomato Bisque Parmigiano Focaccia Bruschetta, Basil”
on the menu · source ↗
Heirloom
Attribute
“+9 /add chicken +9) 12 15 Arugula Salad Shaved Fennel, Celery, Shaved Grana Padano, Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette 15 16 Siano Burrata Heirloom Tomatoes, Grilled Local Peaches, Basil Pesto, EVOO, Pickled”
on the menu · source ↗