Aria at Founders Hall

Aria Tuscan Grill brings modern Italian cooking to Charlotte, reimagining traditional Tuscan comfort food in a contemporary setting. Set within Founders Hall on North Tryon Street, the restaurant is a collaboration between owner Pierre Bader, beverage director Briana Cohen, and executive chef Alex Piatt. For private events, Aria offers two separate dining rooms and two bar areas, hosting seated groups of up to 200 and standing receptions of up to 250. Bar La Scala, the upstairs dining room, suits everything from intimate gatherings to business receptions and can be arranged as a private or semi-private space for cocktail parties or four-course plated dinners. The downstairs dining room accommodates larger parties and includes a private area beside the open kitchen, where guests can watch the chefs at work. The restaurant hosts bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate dinners, and holiday parties, and provides full-service on- and off-site catering for events of all sizes.