This North Carolina restaurant ranks No. 1 in the state for pasta. Why fans love it
A North Carolina restaurant serves the best pasta in the state — including a beloved dish, new rankings show.
Little Mama’s in Charlotte ranks No. 1 on a list of top places to eat the Italian staple, according to results published Oct. 1 from Yelp.
To create the list, the review website said it studied pasta restaurants in each state. It “ranked those spots based on the volume and ratings of reviews” left over time from Elite users, those who are active on the platform.
“Ah, pasta! Is there anything cozier than diving into a warm, cheesy bowl of cacio e pepe, swirling up some spaghetti and meatballs, or sinking our forks into a towering plate of lasagna?” Yelp wrote in its report. “We love you in all your cheesy forms, topped with all of your delicious sauces.”
Why fans love the NC pasta restaurant
Little Mama’s reigned supreme in North Carolina as Yelp called penne alla vodka its “most popular pasta dish.” The restaurant’s version includes “sautéed pork pancetta in a pepper vodka, spicy tomato cream sauce.”
On Yelp, some customers raved about the spice level of the restaurant’s sauce. Others were fans of pastas ranging from lasagna to ravioli.
Little Mama’s has two Charlotte locations, including one that launched earlier this year, CharlotteFive reported. But it was the other eatery on Sharon Road in SouthPark that got the nod.
“A full bar, sun room and dining room give you a variety of spaces to enjoy yourself and have a leisurely time with a cold beverage and some food like your grandmother used to make,” the restaurant wrote on its website. “Inspired by the 1960s and 70s Italian restaurants of his youth, Frank Scibelli opened Little Mama’s in 2020.”
In addition to pasta, Little Mama’s has a mozzarella bar and serves fan favorites such as eggplant parmesan. The restaurant also earned praise for its atmosphere and service, helping it reach 4.4 out of 5 stars on Yelp.
This story was originally published October 7, 2024 at 11:31 AM.
