Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Charlotte

OpenTable

Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Charlotte? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The 220 Café

4.9

4.9 (448)

$30 and under

American

Statesville

About the restaurant

The 220 Café is a Contemporary American Cuisine restaurant, located in the historic district of downtown Statesville, NC.

The 220 Café provides a fine dining experience and atmosphere for all of our guests. With a combination of class and elegance, the 220 Café also exudes a “stop by anytime” welcome to the restaurant.

Top review

MaureenVIP

Dined on 15 Apr 2025

I had a lovely lunch with my girlfriend while at 220 Cafe. Great food and service!! A great location to Wine & Dine at lunch and or dinner!!

Primo Prime

4.8

4.8 (581)

$31 to $50

Italian

Myers Park

About the restaurant

We bring the best of Italy to the heart of Myers Park, offering classic Italian cuisine created from the freshest ingredients served in a warm, casually elegant atmosphere. Preview wines from our wine cellar and enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner in our cozy bar.
At Primo Prime, pride in our food, excellent service, and an inviting atmosphere never let us settle for being anything less than the best. We were featured in the South Charlotte Weekly Culinary Corner. Come on upstairs and see why they gave us five stars!

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Lori BethVIP

Dined on 21 Mar 2025

Excellent all around! Great food, service and conversation. Thanks Tommi!

The Workman's Friend

4.8

4.8 (85)

$30 and under

Irish

Plaza Midwood

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Plaza Midwood, we are an authentic Irish American pub serving scratch-made pub fare with friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere. Choose from our open air patio overlooking the action of Central Avenue, or our cozy indoor dining room outfitted with a working fireplace.

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Kent

Dined 4 days ago

Comfortable and warm pub atmosphere. Fish & chips are the best in CLT and their Guinness pour is perfect.

Flour Shop

4.7

4.7 (1205)

$31 to $50

American

Myers Park

About the restaurant

Your neighborhood pasta bar.
With a culinary team lead by Chef Trey Wilson, we're bringing handcrafted food to the Backlot of Park Road Shopping Center since 2018 and are thrilled to be an OpenTable Diners' Choice award-winner multiple years in a row. At Flour Shop, everything is made in-house with a commitment to supporting ethically-sourced food, including ingredients from local farms and fishermen. Choose to dine with a front-row view of the busy open kitchen at our 24-seat pasta bar, relax with friends and family in the dining room, or enjoy your dinner au natural on our creekside patio. We feature an extensive wine and cocktail program.

Conveniently located a few minutes from Myers Park, Selwyn, Dilworth, Southpark, and other great historic neighborhoods in Charlotte, NC.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Sydney

Dined 5 days ago

A majestic experience! Thank you Steven and staff!

Pizza Baby East

4.6

4.6 (46)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Elizabeth

About the restaurant

We're proud to be an award-winning establishment, having received the Top 50 Pizza for 2024 in US.

Pizza Baby East is the full-service Roman Café and Wine Bar, offering a selection of locally sourced mozzarella, antipasto, a rotating special, and our signature 12" Americana-style pizza inspired by the Eternal City. Everything is baked in-house, meticulously sourced, and clean label!

Located in the Elizabeth neighborhood, we serve pizza by the slice in a rectangular hand-held fashion, using our signature housemade focaccia. If you haven't been to Rome, our pizzas are reminiscent of street-style pizza al taglio.

Top review

CherylVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Pizza Baby East never disappoints. The food, the wine, the beer, the service, the vibe are all amazing. We tried two sandwiches that we hadn’t had before (chicken cutlet and the Italian) and they were so good. But you can’t go wrong with whatever you eat. We love PBE and are so glad they are in the Elizabeth neighborhood!

Maiz Agua Sal

4.6

4.6 (23)

$30 and under

Mexican

Charlotte

About the restaurant

Located in the vibrant Wesley Heights neighborhood, Maiz Agua Sal is a celebration of authentic Mexican cuisine that honors tradition while embracing culinary diversity. We serve brunch, lunch, and dinner, crafting meals that reflect Mexico's rich history and unique flavors.

At the heart of our kitchen are house-made heirloom corn tortillas pressed daily, alongside long-simmered braises and perfectly tender meats, all complemented by farm-fresh produce. Our scratch kitchen ensures every dish bursts with vibrant flavors, offering a fun and delicious dining experience.

Our beverage program beautifully mirrors our culinary philosophy, featuring a thoughtfully curated selection of artisanal agave spirits and high-quality ingredients inspired by Mexican culture. Join us for an unforgettable meal that brings a taste of Mexico to Wesley Heights!

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Mary

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious food!! Great service. Guacamole and tamale outstanding. Best refried beans! We went for Mother’s Day! So pleased. Loved the frozen passion fruit pineapple and guava! We will be back!

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Leroy Fox Cotswold

4.4

4.4 (121)

$30 and under

Southern

Cotswold

About the restaurant

Leroy Fox is a restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina that specializes in serving fried chicken. The restaurant features a modern roadhouse appeal and offers a large outdoor patio area and cocktails served in mason jars. Leroy Fox offers a multitude of menus, including a lunch and dinner menu, brunch menu, drink menu, dessert menu, catering menu, to go menu, kid's menu and late night menu. The brunch menu features omelets, chicken and waffles, fried pork chop, sausage and gravy biscuits, chicken and sausage biscuits, eggs Benedict and more. Lunch and dinner fare at Leroy Fox includes rib eye, pork chop, salmon filet, shrimp and grits, grilled chicken and dumplings and multiple fried chicken options.

Top review

Marsha

Dined on 18 Mar 2025

I had salmon salad very good Waiter was very good

Emmy Squared Pizza - South End

4.3

4.3 (108)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Southend

About the restaurant

Serving Detroit-style pizzas and an award-winning burger. Full service bar, local drafts & wine selection.