Riccio's Italian Restaurant

I love Riccio's! It's been a south Charlotte staple since forever and the food is awesome! I'm especially fond of the Tomato & Bacon pizza and the Baked Ziti, but seriously everything is good. I wouldn't hesitate to go here with kids or on a date night, it's right in that sweet spot where it works regardless of who's in your group.

Traveling again and was looking for some Italian but not the "Garden". Stumbled upon this place doing a search close by and was not disappointed!! I don't give out too many 5 stars but the food and the service won me over. We first got the cheese bread which is really a pizza with cheese herbs but no tomato sauce. It was also served with the marinara that was outstanding and certainly homemade. We got it to go along with our main dish instead of just rolls. I had the lasagna and my daughter had the fettuccine Alfredo. My lasagna was literally still boiling when they brought it to the table. Lots of ricotta, great marinara meat sauce, and plenty of mozzarella on top. Very even flavor and not overpowering. Not spicy. The Alfredo sauce was absolutely wonderful! Very creamy and also tasted homemade. Not a place for the really young kiddos, but 10 and up would be fine. I will certainly be back!