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✔️The Reliable

Cicchetti

Venetian vibes with approachable Italian pours

Charlotte · Charlotte · Italian Small Plates

casual-vibeslocal-producersold-world-focus

Reviewed March 3, 2026

Wingman Metrics

List VarietySolid Range
MarkupFair
GlasswareStemless Casual
StaffWilling but Green
Specials & DealsOccasional
Storage & TempAcceptable

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.

💰Best Value

Cantina Terlano Pinot Bianco Alto Adige — $42

High-altitude precision at a neighborhood price—crisp, mineral-driven, and built for sharing plates

💎Hidden Gem

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

Skip This

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

🍽️Perfect Pairing

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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