Restaurants: Italian Charlotte
Home Style. Traditional. Italian. Charlotte’s definitive home style Italian restaurant, Mama Ricotta’s has become an institution, garnering both regional and national attention and praise. Mama’s features authentic Italian cuisine made from the recipes of founder Frank Scibelli’s family. At the top of Charlotte’s list of most beloved restaurants, Mama Ricotta’s is consistently voted Best Italian Restaurant and has served up scratch made family favorites for over twenty solid years.
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Served with our grilled ciabatta for dipping, this Mama Ricotta's favorite is topped with a warm tomato basil sauce.
Price: 11.00
House made fresh mozzarella snuggled between thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil. Variety of tomatoes changes based on seasonality.
Price: 8.00
House made fresh mozzarella snuggled between thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil & fresh basil. Tomato variety changes with seasonality.
Price: 13.00
Steamed in a broth with roasted tomatoes, white wine, Italian butter and plenty of crusty sourdough bread to soak up the flavors.
Price: 18.00
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Made fresh daily. Changes based on availability. Photo does not illustrate current offering.
Price: 3.00
Made fresh daily. Changes based on availability. Photo does not depict current offering.
Price: 5.00
with a charred lemon yogurt dressing and garlicky breadcrumbs.
Price: 9.00
with a charred lemon yogurt dressing.
Price: 13.00
Gorgonzola cheese, romaine lettuce, kale, walnuts, bruschetta tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans and carrots tossed in a light Balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Price: 10.00
Gorgonzola cheese, romaine lettuce, kale, walnuts, bruschetta tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans and carrots tossed in a light Balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Price: 14.00
Balsamic marinated grilled wagyu skirt steak, mixed greens, gorgonzola, grapes, cherry tomatoes, topped with crispy onions and a sweet herb vinaigrette dressing.
Price: 20.00
Romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, house made mozzarella, red onions, and Kalamata olives tossed together and plashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
Price: 9.00
Romaine, diced Roma tomatoes, house made mozzarella, red onions, and Kalamata olives tossed together and plashed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.
Price: 14.00
Made with crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & vine - ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of salad dressing.
Price: 7.75
Made with crisp romaine, fresh vegetables, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers & vine - ripened cherry tomatoes, with your choice of salad dressing.
Price: 13.50
Grilled North Atlantic salmon filet, grilled zucchini, fresh arugula, capers, artichokes, bruschetta tomatoes in a Kalamata olive vinaigrette.
Price: 19.00
Organic spaghetti tossed with seasonal vegetables and served with your choice of sauce.
Price: 10.00
Our family recipe for cheese ravioli stuffed with creamy ricotta, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano and Pecorino Romano. Served with your choice of sauce.
Price: 12.00
Organic spaghetti with American wagyu beef and Kurabuto pork meatballs braised in Mama's tomato basil sauce.
Price: 17.00
Southern Italian style lasagna made with layers of ground beef, veal, homemade sausage and a blend of three cheeses.
Price: 13.00
Housemade pappardelle tossed with sweet, slow cooked San Marzano Roma tomato sauce and topped with fresh basil.
Price: 10.50
Our famous penne pasta tossed with sautéed pork pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce.
Price: 10.00
A Scibelli family recipe made with ground beef, pork, veal and Italian plum tomatoes.
Price: 10.00
Roasted chicken breast, broccoli florets and penne pasta tossed in a delicate lemon cream sauce.
Price: 10.00
The Italian American Classic - crispy chicken breasts, melted cheese and tomato sauce, served with a side of organic spaghetti.
Price: 14.00
Tender chicken scallopine with artichoke hearts in a light sauce of lemon, white wine and capers server over organic spaghetti.
Price: 13.00
Flavored with rosemary and balsamic vinegar, layered with fresh mozzarella in a crunchy grilled flatbread.
Price: 9.50
House breaded chicken Romano breast topped with San Marzano tomato basil sauce and melty cheese on a crusty baguette.
Price: 12.50
Grilled marinated hormone - free chicken breast, Heritage Farm bacon, peppery arugula, sliced tomato and finished with roasted garlic Dijon mayonnaise on toasted bread.
Price: 11.00
American wagyu beef and Kurabuto pork meatballs smashed and topped with tomato-basil sauce, provolone cheese sauce and sliced provolone
Price: 13.50
Basil, applewood-smoked bacon, heirloom tomato and house-made mozzarella
Price: 9.00
Chicken salad made with shredded chicken breast, curry powder, grapes and walnuts. Layered with romaine lettuce and fresh tomato on grilled flatbread.
Price: 10.00
Breaded Romano chicken breast, pickles, shredded lettuce and Calabrian comeback sauce
Price: 11.00
Freshly made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, torn basil and Italian extra virgin olive oil.
Price: 14.00
Roasted chicken breast, shredded mozzarella, red onions, & gorgonzola cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Price: 14.00
Roasted zucchini, squash, bell peppers, eggplant, tomato sauce & mozzarella.
Price: 18.00
Fresh garlic, olive oil, and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella, Romano, and sautéed spinach.
Price: 14.00
Pepperoni and house made pork sausage smothered with mounds of shredded mozzarella.
Price: 14.00
Price: 11.00
Freshly made mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, torn basil and Italian extra virgin olive oil.
Price: 21.00
Roasted chicken breast, shredded mozzarella, red onions, & gorgonzola cheese drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.
Price: 21.00
Roasted zucchini, squash, bell peppers, eggplant, tomato sauce & mozzarella.
Price: 21.00
Fresh garlic, olive oil, and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella, Romano, and sautéed spinach.
Price: 21.00
Pepperoni and house made pork sausage smothered with mounds of shredded mozzarella.
Price: 21.00
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Chocolate - hazelnut spread whipped with mascarpone cheese and peanut butter, chilled on a graham cracker crust and topped with dulce de leche and chocolate sauce.
Price: 11.00
Layers of moist chocolate cake and rich fudge frosting served with salted caramel sauce, chocolate crunch and whipped cream.
Price: 13.00
The cheesecake is Biscoff the Charts with cookie butter swirls and caramel sauce
Price: 11.00
Sweet ricotta and chocolate chip cream - filled crisp pastry shell and topped with powdered sugar and thick chocolate drizzle.
Price: 5.00
Ladyfinger cookies soaked in Kahlua, layered with sweetened mascarpone.
Price: 10.00
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