Aqua e Vino
Day 2: 5-Course Northern Italian Nostalgia Tasting Series
A true survivor on today’s tumultuous restaurant scene, having opened in 2015, this classic Italian-style bistro continues to gather accolades. Charlotte Observer named Aqua e Vino to its 2024 List of “Highest-Rated Restaurants,” while Charlotte Magazine gave it a spot on its 2024 Lists of “50 Best Restaurants” and “Best Italian in Charlotte.” Italian-born Chef/Owner Gabriele Grigolon has cooked at famous restaurants around the world, including Il Cortile in Paris, under the management of renowned 6-Michelin-Starred Chef Alain Ducasse, Michelin-Starred Aimo e Nadia in Milan, and Harry’s Bar in Monte Carlo. He received the prestigious international Cordon d’Or for Chef de Cuisine from the Principality of Monaco and then moved to the U.S., working in Connecticut, New Jersey, and, ultimately, the Queen City. Chef Grigolon’s menu features authentic cuisine from Northern Italy with classic European and Mediterranean influences, seen in dishes like fegatini (chicken liver truffle pâté with crostini), risotto with rock shrimp, zucchini blossom, and ramps, mailalino (pork tenderloin with rhubarb strawberry agretto and roasted vegetables), and much more. If you love Italian food—and who doesn’t?—then you won’t want to miss this one. See you there!
About the Host:
Gabriele Grigolon
Chef/Owner
Italian-born-and-trained Chef Gabriele Grigolon has enjoyed a career including celebrated restaurants such as Il Cortile (under the management of renowned Alain Ducasse) and Michelin-Starred Aimo e Nadia. In the late ’90s, his career trajectory brought him to the US, where he worked in NJ and CT for a time before settling in Charlotte in 2005. He is a Cordon d’Or Award-Winner.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Barbajuan
seasonal crispy ravioli
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Sformatino
cauliflower flan, parmigiano fondue, quail egg, black truffle
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Crespella
savory mushroom crepe au gratin
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Guanciale
braised beef cheek, ripasso, polenta pasticciata, baby carrot
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Pera
red wine poached pear, mascarpone mousse
Aqua e Vino
4219 Providence Rd #3993
Charlotte, NC 28211
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- How will dietary restrictions/food allergies be accommodated at this event?
- The menu is nut-free, and the chef will only be offering gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian substitutions at this series (e.g. pescatarians and red meat restrictions will receive vegetarian substitutions). If you have restrictions, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
