Postino is opening its doors in Charlotte. Scheduled to open in summer of 2024 at The Bowl at Ballantyne, the hottest new development that is home to top restaurants and retail stores, along with a live music venue. Opening in a 5,213-square-foot space, this 198-seat restaurant, including a spacious 56-seat outdoor patio, embodies Postino’s warm, come-as-you-are culture, eclectic design, menu that appeals to all and vibes that will keep people coming back for more. Postino has become synonymous with serving as the perfect date night spot, host for your everyday happy hour, and gathering space for friends and family to catch up over great food and drink.

Offering an ever-changing selection of boutique wines, craft brews and cocktails, paired with a decked-out menu of bruschetta, panini, salads, and a lineup of crave-worthy charcuterie boards and shareables, the Postino team is dreaming up a one-of-a-kind kicked back space served up with a sophisticated twist. Postino WineCafé draws its name from the Italian word for postman – an homage to the former 1940’s post office where the first Postino was born over 20 years ago – but each location is unique to the neighborhood and community in which it lives. Accordingly, the idea to bring the concept to Charlotte began with discovering the perfect destination within this vibrant community. Located in the suburbs of the city and minutes from South Carolina, Ballantyne’s lush, southern scenery, ever-developing campus, and thriving business landscape is the perfect home for the restaurant. Postino is excited to introduce a new neighborhood hangout to the new heart of the Carolinas where ‘Drinking Wine At Lunch Is Not a Crime.’

“As one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, it’s clear that there is so much to love about the Charlotte area: from the sense of modern sophistication to the bustling streets and dynamic arts and culture scene,” says Postino co-founder and CEO Lauren Bailey. “And we are so lucky to have found the perfect space at The Bowl at Ballantyne, which, without a doubt, will become the ultimate destination for dining, shopping, and entertainment as it continues to grow. We couldn’t be more eager to dive into the passionate Queen City community.”

Postino hallmarks include sophisticated mid-century modern furniture sourced from local vintage shops, quirky found objects and showstopping art installations, rollup garage doors, custom walnut wine walls, and get-your-shazam-ready playlists that keep the good times rolling. Plus, what makes Postino special, their simple yet powerful mission to “Make People Feel Good.”

Open daily for lunch and dinner, Postino will proudly pour a wide variety of North Carolina craft brews, alongside more than 30 wines by the glass. Plus, Postino will offer delicious daily specials and $25 Bottle & Board on Monday and Tuesday (a bottle of wine and a board of bruschetta for only $25)…

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