Review Forchetta - Charlotte

Rebecca Leo

This place has good ambience, all the servers are in black too. It has a quiet atmosphere. We shared the Lasagna which has a delicious meat sauce, but very few noodles. I had the HI Iced Tea drink which was nice - very orangey! The bread was warm, and good and was served with the traditional olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We got onion rings to supplement the meal. They were excellent, done in a crisp batter to perfection. The server was attentive and very nice. Keep in mind with this place you may have to order an appetizer. I will be back as it was an overall very pleasant place to eat.

Sara Lambert

Chef Luca and Bartender Danny, truly made our experience unforgettable. My boyfriend and I traveled from Seattle to explore Knoxville TN, Charlotte NC, and Virginia Beach, and our favorite memory was hanging out at Forchetta. The food was immaculate and the drinks hit the spot. Luca and Danny made sure that we were well taken care of. They were some of the kindest people we’ve ever met. We will be sure to stop by the next time we are in Charlotte. ❤️

Phons. S.

Everything was EXCELLENT! The Braised Short Ribs were so tender that I didn't need a knife. The Jalapeño Honey Butter Calamari was so good & melted in your melt. I dipped the bread into that sauce & my heavens, so good! Hubby had the Messy Burger, so juicy & tender. We were too full to have dessert.

Lisa Elliott

Wow!! Grilled octopus was amazing! We had a beet salad with a steak on the side that was perfectly done! We had a handmade pasta and a lamb chops again perfect. Chef Luca is amazing. The friendliest staff I think I’ve ever had what a gem hidden inside the Holiday Inn!!

J B

I normally don’t eat at restaurants in hotels. Not sure why I developed that attitude, but there it is. But I was running late Sunday night and took the advice of the front desk team (hi JJ and Adraysa) to eat at Forchetta inside the Holiday Inn Center-City. (The large sign, announcing Chef Luca’s win on Food Network’s CHOPPED, also helped guide me in.) Dining solo sometimes lands me at the bar, but I prefer a table and was led to one immediately and without anything but the warmest welcome. Ibok was there quickly to remove the second place-setting and fill my water glass. Arturo was right behind her to answer any menu questions. I’d hoped for the Pappardell Pasta, but they were unable to make it that evening. Arturo offered to ask Chef if he’d be willing to make something similar. I am always up any time a Chef wants to improvise. The entrée he created was exceptional. I haven’t had seafood of that caliber in a long time, and I wish I could have ordered a bowl of the broth for later. It smelled incredible and tasted even better. I ate as much as I could and while full, I didn’t feel stuffed. A glass of the Montepuciano was a delightful accompaniment. Ibok and Arturo are an exceptional team. I felt watched over and cared for, and had I more time, I would have stayed for dessert. Thank you for a wonderful evening. I will be back.

Amanda Oser

I took my wife and in laws to this beautiful establishment for an early dinner. It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had not only in an Italian restaurant but any type of restaurant period. Our waiter Arturo was amazing. We had beef short ribs, lasagna, salad, and lamb chops. It was a 10 out of 10 and service was perfect. I would def be back and recommend to anyone.

Jim DiSalle

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.

Jason Stevens

I love a restaurant where the chef interacts with his guests and truly cares about their experience. My son and I were in Charlotte for a convention. We spent a couple evenings at Forcheta located in our hotel.The staff went above and beyond! From our server(Mitchell), chef(Luca) and pro bartender(Donny). It was definitely a highlight of our visit. The lamb chops were amazing!

Edith Lugo

Came here for dinner before a show at the Belk Theater. The place has a nice quiet atmosphere. Food was good and staff was very friendly. Only problem was our food took a long time! We got a salad and appetizers and had to wait for a long time before getting the rest of the entrees. Their jalapeño honey butter calamari was delicious!

Pablo A Lopez

Great customer service, delicious food and great ambiance. We loved it and we will be back for sure…