Cicchetti
Venetian vibes with approachable Italian pours
Charlotte · Charlotte · Italian Small Plates
Reviewed March 3, 2026
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First Impression
Cicchetti takes its name from Venetian small plates, and the wine list follows suit with an Italian-focused approach that doesn't try to be a textbook. You're looking at a selection that knows its audience: approachable regions, recognizable producers, and prices that won't make you wince when the check comes.
Selection Deep Dive
The list leans heavily into Northern Italy—Veneto, Piedmont, and Lombardy get proper attention—with a solid supporting cast from Tuscany and a few Southern outliers. You'll find the usual suspects like Pinot Grigio and Chianti, but there's enough depth in the mid-tier to keep things interesting. The Prosecco selection is respectable given the restaurant's Venetian inspiration, and they're not afraid to stock a few orange wines for the adventurous. What's missing: serious cellar depth and anything beyond Italian borders.
By the Glass
The glass pour program sticks to safe choices—a Soave here, a Barbera there—with occasional seasonal rotations that suggest someone's paying attention. Expect 8-10 options that cover the basics without much risk-taking. Service temperatures are inconsistent, and the stemless glassware is functional but won't elevate the experience. For a weeknight bottle with cicchetti, it does the job.
Cantina Terlano Pinot Bianco Alto Adige — $42
High-altitude precision at a neighborhood price—crisp, mineral-driven, and built for sharing plates
Radikon Ribolla Gialla
If they're stocking it, this skin-contact wonder from Friuli is your gateway to orange wine—funky, textural, and unforgettable with fried bites
Generic Prosecco DOC
At $38 a bottle, you're paying Charlotte markup for grocery store bubbles—skip it and go for a proper Franciacorta if available
Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo + Arancini or any fried cicchetti
Young Nebbiolo's bright acidity and red fruit cut through rich, fried textures like a knife—classic Italian logic
✔️ The Bottom Line
Cicchetti delivers what it promises: an Italian-focused list that complements small plates without demanding a PhD in Barolo. Limited intel means we're guessing on some specifics, but the bones are solid for a neighborhood spot.
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