Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in North Charlotte

We dined in at our favorite restaurant, NAPA, to celebrate my birthday. It was a quiet evening, but we still had the same elevated experience we’ve come to know and love. We sat in Brendan’s section and quickly realized we were in great hands. Brendan had excellent recommendations for us and walked us through the chef’s special, as well as his favorite pairings. We had an allergy with our table, and he triple checked everything we ordered was safe to eat and would not cause any issues. Plus, he truly went out of his way to make us feel celebrated all night long. Anytime we dine with NAPA, our food is just out of this world. Their new chef is really outdoing themselves with the menu. We always opt for the seasonal goat cheese dip, bread service, and usually tack on something else to share. If you see the meatballs, be sure to try those! This time for entrees, we went with the scrimp capellini and fried chicken. Both were outstanding. Perfectly cooked, seasoned, and plated with generous portions. You won’t ever leave NAPA hungry. To end, we ordered the cheesecake, which is always a staple, in addition to a chocolate banana dome that was on special. I cannot express how good the chocolate banana dome was. It truly was a treat. If you’re dining in, be sure to ask for Brendan. He’s newer to serving, but he will ensure you’re taken care of, from start to finish. This is now our go-to date night, celebration, and just because restaurant, and we hope it becomes yours too!

Tyler, our server, was excellent, making sure we had all the information we needed before ordering and checking on us throughout the meal. He was personable, professional, and knowledgeable. As always, the food was excellent. Mama Ricotta's has the best red sauce (tomato basil sauce) of any Italian restaurant we have tried. The salads were delicious, and the house dressing is incredible. We have been coming to Mama Ricotta's since it opened in 1992 and continue to dine here because the food and the service are exceptional.

Joe is excellent. He is always responsive and recognizes members.

great food and environment as always. Love going to this since its local and close