Open Kitchen

$ • Italian, Soup

Hours:
1318 W Morehead St, Charlotte
(704) 375-7449

About Open Kitchen

Open Kitchen is a long-standing Italian restaurant that has been around for over 70 years. The atmosphere is cozy and nostalgic, perfect for creating lasting memories with family and friends. The menu offers classic Italian dishes like shrimp cacciatore, baked ziti with meatballs, and chicken parmesan. The food is described as delicious, with dishes like shrimp cocktail and calamari receiving high praise. It is also one of the few great staples on the Westside. The restaurant is kid-friendly and has a welcoming vibe that feels like eating at a friend's house. The service is attentive without being intrusive, adding to the overall positive dining experience. Known as Charlotte's oldest and possibly the first Italian restaurant in the area, Open Kitchen has a rich history and is celebrated for its great food and consistent quality. It remains a favorite spot for those seeking good, simple food in a relaxed setting.

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Open Kitchen Reviews

4.2
356 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
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Food
4.2
Atmosphere
4.5
Service
4.6

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I had a terrible experience at this restaurant from beginning to ending! We had a reservation at 7pm for a party of 11. We got there on time and was seated. The waitress did not come to our table for 15 minutes to take our drink order. 15 min after that another waitress came to our table and stated that the previous waitress had lost our drink order and she needed to retake it. We then got our drinks around 7:40pm. Once we got our drink orders the waitress walked away and did...read full review

Tonight was my first time and when I say I will be back at least every two weeks I’m not exaggerating. It’s rare to find a place that’s not only been around as long as it has but also still be owned by the family that started it. I am the pickiest eater but when I say everything I had blew my mind and has me craving it not even an hour after leaving. Don’t be fooled by the plain exterior. When you walk in you automatically know you are about to eat food made with love....read full review

Delicious food and great service!

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 9PM
Tuesday 11AM - 9PM
Wednesday 11AM - 9PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 4 - 10PM
Sunday 4 - 9PM
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