The Open Kitchen

[Carolina Husker]

What is the general consensus, huddlers?

Anyone who's been to the one in Charlotte, please share your thoughts.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

it's been a long time but it's definitely old school..I remember it being very good

[cookinwithgas]

It is pretty good and the service is usually great. Last time I was there was over last summer for dinner, it was me, the wife, our friends, and the Richardsons at the table next to us. Check out the old menus in the foyer.

[Carolina Husker]

Sorry, but you're both incorrect.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

does is suck now?? what part of "it's been a long time" don't you understand...dang!

[Carolina Husker]

It is one of the worst Italian restaurants I've ever been to. I would truly rather go to Sbarro's or CiCi's.

[Mrs Pantherfan]

dang..that bad? what was so bad about it?

[Carolina Husker]

First of all, I'm not sure an Italian has ever set foot in that place, much less the kitchen.

Two, my salad came in a public school type paper bowl with 6 shreds of iceberg and a half gallon of ranch.

Three, if I'm going to eat on that side of town, there are so many better options. I feel like I wasted the drive.

Four, I'm PMSing.

[Jackofalltrades]

One of my all time favorites. Food is great, service is great and Old school is an understatement.

WTF are you ordering ranch at an Italian restaurant? Especially when they have a homemade Mama K's dressing.

[cookinwithgas]

It's not for a fine dining experience, it's owned by Greeks, and it's a cool funky place that's one of the few old school Charlotte places left.

I like their meat sauce and their baked pasta dishes.

[Niner National]

I used to live a couple blocks from there. I thought it was okay, but nothing special. I never went back.

[Scrumtrilescent]

It sucks, go across the street to Savor.