forchetta

Name: forchetta
Address: 230 N College Street, Charlotte, NC, United States, 28202
Telephone: (704) 602-2750
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

454 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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Intrigue your culinary senses with our authentic Italian menu, prepared by Chef Luca Annunziata. Each dish hand crafted, featuring many dishes straight from the streets of Naples, Italy. Select from the lighter side such as soup and salad, shared appetizers or delectable entrées. Pair your meal with an elegant wine, house infused cocktail or a gourmet coffee drink.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(704) 602-2750
Website
https://www.forchettacharlotte.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
LUCA ANNUNZIATA
Private party facilities
For those who want the very best in gourmet cuisine, service and presentation, the Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City is proud to offer “Catering by forchetta,” the delicious, Italian restaurant located in the storefront of the Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (704) 335-5400

Location
230 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood
Uptown
Cross street
Located on College Street between 5th & 6th
Parking details
Use Wake Forest Parking Garage, behind the Holiday Inn Center City, accessible from both 5th and 6th Streets . Complimentary Self Parking excluding special events.
Public transit
7th Street station is a light rail station for the LYNX Blue Line in Center City Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is located between 6th and 7th Streets; forchetta is at 230 N College St, between 5th and 6th, just 1/2 block away.
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Vongole$17.00
Clams, Chorizo, Zucchini Alla Scapece, White Wine, Fried Biscuit Croutons Inspired by Chef Luca's Chopped Appearance!
Calamari$18.00
Tossed in a Jalapeno Honey Citrus Butter
Eggplant Parmigiana (V)$15.00
Spinach, Fior di Latte Ricotta, Pomodoro Sauce
Squid Ink$17.00
Butternut Squash, Country Ham, Burrata Sage Sauce
Grilled Lamb Chop$19.00
Lentil Fries, Harissa Aioli
Fagottini$18.00
Stuffed Crepe Purses with Maine Lobster and Mascarpone, Baked with Vodka Sauce, Parmesan Cheese
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Haricot Verts, Warm Potato Salad, Olives, Salsa Verde Aioli, Micro Celery

INSALATA

Insalata Della Casa (V) (GF)$12.00
Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Onions, Apples, Pecans, Balsamic Vinaigrette
Baby Lettuce BLT$14.00
Artisan Baby Lettuce, Bresaola, Fresh Pears, Tomatoes, Shaved Parmigiano, Creamy Italian Dressing
Romana$14.00
Romaine, Parmesan Tuile, Crispy Pancetta, Croutons, Caesar Dressing, Served in a Mason Jar
Beet Salad (GF)$15.00
Radishes, Goat Cheese, Orange Supremes, Avocado, Crumbled Walnuts, Greek Yogurt Emulsion

ZUPPE

Zuppa Del Giorno$9.00

PANINI

Served with House Made Chips, French Fries or Fruit

Traditional Burger$17.00
C.A.B. Burger Patty, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickles
Messy Burger$18.00
C.A.B. Burger Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Bacon Jam, Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Egg, Onion Ring
Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Paesano Bread, Pesto Aioli, Sun-Dried Tomato, Provolone, Asparagus Spears

PRIMI

All Pastas are Made Fresh In-House. Ask Your Server for Gluten Free Pasta Options.

Lasagna$18.00
Lasagna Sheet with Bolognese, Béchamel, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Parmesan Cheese
Casarecce Pasta$13.00
Rabbit Ragù, San Marzano Tomatoes, Porcini Sauce, Fresh Shaved Parmigiana
Pappardelle Pasta$31.00
Lobster, Shrimp, Asparagus, Garlic, Cherry Tomato Sauce, Parsley
Rigatoni$12.00
Pesto Cream Sauce, Spicy Crumbled Sausage, Kale, Toasted Pine Nuts

SECONDI

C.A.B Ribeye$48.00
Gorgonzola Polenta Cake, Asparagus, Fried Eggs, Red Wine Horseradish
Pan-Fried Airline Chicken$26.00
Camembert, Speck, Spaghetti Squash, Wilted Spinach, Truffle Sage Sauce
French Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chop$27.00
Camembert, Speck, Spaghetti Squash, Wilted Spinach, Truffle Sage Sauce
Branzino$31.00
Sun-Dried Tomato Couscous, Wilted Spinach, Fried Capers, Lemon White Wine Butter Sauce
Braised Short Ribs$31.00
Honey Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Balsamic Marsala Jus, Asparagus, Garlic, Oil, Fried Onion

What 454 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

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454 Reviews

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Conniebet
Charlotte
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful…wonderful…wonderful! Every time! Chef Luca Annunziata has the unique talent to cook fantastic Italian food from his personal heritage and also make you feel like a cherished member of his family…how does he do it???? It’s a gift!!!!!!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately, I did not know they were going through renovations, so you had to go up to the elevator to go to the bathroom was quite loud and it seemed chaotic. My friend had the eggplant what she did not like. I’m not sure why and there’s sir, it was not that great, but the cheeseburger was wonderful.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was amazing but we felt rushed even though the restaurant was half empty. Also with construction it was a bit sloppy.
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steaksnob1
Western NC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently dined at Forchetta for the first time, it was simply spectacular. My dining companion and I split a salad, then she had the Branzino which she loved, and I had the short ribs which were ny far, the best I've ever had. Tomas was our server, and he was wonderful.
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Wahoo
Richmond
137 reviews
vip
5.0
137 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
From the amuse bouche, to appetizers, to entrees everything was excellent. The entire staff was friendly & the service was prompt and efficient. This was our first visit to Forchetta, but we will definitely be back on our next visit to Uptown. We highly recommend this fine Italian restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I don’t typically leave reviews but we had such a great experience here! The staff was so nice and friendly and the food was great. Will definitely be back next time we’re in Charlotte.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, engaging staff. Chef Luca is wonderful
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a group of 9 friend who gathered for dinner before going to the theatre. The service was outstanding and the meals were delicious. Forchetta’s was highlighted on the theatre’s website and it was an outstanding recommendation.
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JimG
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I can't say anything negative. The food and service was excellent. I highly recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service great food. For an appetizer, two entrees and two desserts I paid under $100. And that is with the food being incredible. Definitely recommend it.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always an exceptional experience, the food was wonderful (as always), and the staff was very attentive. I brought 3 of my neighbors with me tonight who have never been there and they all said “when are we going back?”.
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KarenS
Charleston
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our food lacked flavor. We both ordered Italian dishes and were very disappointed! Salad with buttermilk dressing was good.
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James
Charlotte
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Ambiance is limited by the presence (windows) on College St. and the Holiday Inn. Service was disjointed, Arturo was the server of record but the only thing he did was take the order, after which we never saw him again. The hostess took our desert order and handled the check. Our food was delivered by kitchen "runners". The food was okay, the appetizer menu had substitutions one of which was scallops for the clams. It was a nice dish enhanced by fennel-infused sausage crumbles. The main course was shrimp and lobster in a red sauce with pappardelle pasta, the pasta was cooked to perfection but the sauce was bland. We finished with a Tiramisu inspired desert which was fine. All in all it was an adequate but not noteworthy dining experience.
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dragonfly
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Chef Luca always brings the best, delicious plates! We had the incredible tasty calamari, delicious perfectly cooked octopus, loved the salsa verde was an explosion of flavor in your mouth. My husband had the pork chopped, and was very happy!
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WendellS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, good wine selection, and the house made pasta is great.
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DominicD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Forchetta is a hidden gem in Charlotte. The food and service are outstanding!!
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swingonastar
Charlotte
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Small, quiet restaurant so it was great to be able to have a conversation. Wait staff was excellent and very friendly. Typically at my first visit to an Italian restaurant I want to be served spaghetti so I can taste how good is their base sauce. They do not offer this as a side or entree. The only pasta was lasagna which was tasty but was small in serving size. Will want to return to try other offerings
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NYVikesGuy
Charlotte
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great find!!! Decided to dine here before a show at Blumenthal. Menu looked good. Prices were reasonable. We took the plunge. We could not have been happier. The food was outstanding. The calamari app was maybe the best I ever had. Main courses were lasagna for my wife and the pork chop for me. Both were fantastic. (Honestly, though, wish I had gotten the lasagna. Pork chop was good. Lasagna was amazing.) The service was fantastic. They took great care of us without being disruptive. Very attentive. Made sure we had everything we needed. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back.
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DavidP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pasta was fresh and the staff was attentive Definitely plan on returning
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KathyH
Western NC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Evening out with friends to see Funny Girl
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Tammy
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I along with a few of his friends visited for his birthday. We had an awesome from start to finish.
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Foodie
Charlotte
128 reviews
vip
4.0
128 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great experience. Bigg salad fresh and delicious. Short ribs tender and richly flavored. Fish fresh but spinach was salty. Ricotta cheese was perfection.
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MJFoodie
Charlotte
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was excellent! The service was okay. The worst part was trying to get separate checks. They could not get everyone’s check correct and it became very frustrating! After the 3rd try, our party of 7 just decided to figure it out amongst ourselves and pay each other the difference. It took so long we had to run to make it on time for our show at Blumenthal Theater.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time experiencing Forchetta, and I was impressed by the customer service and food selection! The food was amazing, and our server ARTURO was superb. We will definitely be coming back. Kudos to chef LUCA ANNUNZIATA, and this wonderful establishment.
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TommyB
Washington DC
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The fagottini was sublime. Excellent in fact. The main courses, Casarecce Pasta and Pappardale pasta (lobster with asparagus) were both good, not great. The lobster was done perfectly, but the asparagus in the same dish was undercooked. The background music was questionable (Guns and Roses played loud?). Perhaps chef was having a not so great day.
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Uptowngirl
Charlotte
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Don't let the fact that it's on the ground floor of the Holiday Inn stop you from going. The food & service were excellent!
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Bobhin
Charlotte
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was ok, food nothing special. Service was friendly and good but the food was average.
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DanielS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to see Chicago at the Belk and this restaurant was close by. Making reservations was easy, we were sat right away, the food was amazing and service was great. The price was very reasonable as well.
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Mike
Charlotte
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time to Forchetta. Went before play at Blumenthal. Don't let the fact that it is in a hotel dissuade you. By being in the hotel we also got free parking. Server and District Manager both were attentive and professional and made it a very pleasant experience. Drinks and food were very good. We split the house appetizer and each had a delicious entree. Prices are reasonable and portions are ample.
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dragonfly
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Another Amazing dinner by Chef Luca!! My husband and I we are truly fans of his delicious dishes.
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TaylorG
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Luca (head chef) was so accommodating and personable to our table. We had an outstanding time talking and getting to know Luca. He listened to what we wanted, liked and even took into consideration our food allergies and brought us out something new to try that was safe to eat! Food was delicious will definitely be back.
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dinesalot
Charlotte
173 reviews
vip
5.0
173 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good service, outstanding food. Seriously geat food. This place doesn't seem to get the recognition it deserves for its dinners.
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dragonfly
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I absolutely love everything that Chef Luca prepares he is an amazing Chef!
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Beth
Charlotte
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Once again, Chef Luca hit it out of the proverbial park! We went to Forchetta on a Monday night so it was a bit quiet, but the service and the food were fabulous! As a self-described foodie, Forchetta never disappoints. And never worry about leaving hungry, Chef Luca always manages to take care of the next day’s lunch! With the prices when dining out today, that’s a bonus! If you do go to Forchetta, just be aware that the hotel is in the process of a makeover so you will have to take an elevator up one floor to use the bathroom, but a very minor obstacle when enjoying such a great meal. Fantastico! Grazie Chef Luca!
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DianeI
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , atmosphere and wonderful waiter Mitchell!! Really enjoyed our time there!
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ElleAyy
Charlotte
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Waited for 20 minutes after being seated and left after not being acknowledged by a single employee.
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H3AM
Des Moines
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food is amazing! Unfortunately our table was ignored by the entire wait staff. We had to ask the food deliverer for bread. No refills of our water, although we watched as they served others in the main dining room. I had to ask the hostess twice to find the server and get our bill. Server apologized saying they were just too busy to wait on us. Table behind us walked out 10 minutes after seating because no one came to the table. Would not recommend sitting in the back as you won’t get the attention of staff.
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ILiveForFood
Exclusive
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was top-notch. Every employee with whom we interacted acted like it was solely their responsibility to ensure we had a great visit. The food was delicious -- try the calamari! -- and the option for half portions of pasta much appreciated. We'll be back!
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MarissaJ
Charlotte
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the Pappadelle Pasta but substituted the red sauce for the pesto and omg phenomenal. My servers were amazing too
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JudyO
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our family made this choice because it was a quick walk from the Blumenthal Theater after our matinee. Everyone enjoyed their meal, which varied from salmon to lasagne. The rigatoni came in a half size portion, which was still generous and filling. Service was wonderful.
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FAQs

forchetta offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 602-2750.

forchetta is rated 4.4 stars by 454 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 9, 2023

8:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

230 N College Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

Cross street
Located on College Street between 5th & 6th
Neighborhood
Uptown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–11:00 am Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Use Wake Forest Parking Garage, behind the Holiday Inn Center City, accessible from both 5th and 6th Streets . Complimentary Self Parking excluding special events.
Public transit
7th Street station is a light rail station for the LYNX Blue Line in Center City Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. It is located between 6th and 7th Streets; forchetta is at 230 N College St, between 5th and 6th, just 1/2 block away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
LUCA ANNUNZIATA
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.forchettacharlotte.com/
Phone number
(704) 602-2750
Private party facilities
For those who want the very best in gourmet cuisine, service and presentation, the Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City is proud to offer “Catering by forchetta,” the delicious, Italian restaurant located in the storefront of the Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City
Private party contact
our Private Dining Coordinator: (704) 335-5400

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forchetta

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Private dining

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Lasagna

Calamari Famosi

Branzino

ANTIPASTI

Vongole$17.00

Calamari$18.00

Eggplant Parmigiana (V)$15.00

Squid Ink$17.00

Grilled Lamb Chop$19.00

Fagottini$18.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

INSALATA

Insalata Della Casa (V) (GF)$12.00

Baby Lettuce BLT$14.00

Romana$14.00

Beet Salad (GF)$15.00

ZUPPE

Zuppa Del Giorno$9.00

PANINI

Traditional Burger$17.00

Messy Burger$18.00

Chicken Sandwich$15.00

PRIMI

Lasagna$18.00

Casarecce Pasta$13.00

Pappardelle Pasta$31.00

Rigatoni$12.00

SECONDI

C.A.B Ribeye$48.00

Pan-Fried Airline Chicken$26.00

French Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chop$27.00

Branzino$31.00

Braised Short Ribs$31.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does forchetta offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is forchetta currently accepting reservations?

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