Elizabeth

Customshop

Open-kitchen New American on Elizabeth Avenue that has quietly outlasted nearly two decades of Charlotte restaurant churn.

  • Sit-Down Dining
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Hours & practicals

Hours (fall)
Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm; Sun-Mon closed
Price
$$$pricey
Reservations
Reservations for up to 8 via OpenTable, opening 90 days in advance; parties larger than 8 use the Large Party / Private Dining Inquiry form; walk-ins accepted based on availability; parties over 16 require full buyout.
Address
1601 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
From your base
Sorts every list here by walk time.
Parking
Free three-hour public lot across the street from the restaurant, and another lot down Travis Ave; paid street parking and Gold Line nearby.

The take

Opened by chef Trey Wilson in 2007, now run by chef Andres Kaifer — a Michelin-recommended neighborhood anchor built on seasonal ingredients.

What to order: The blue crab ravioli is the dish everyone talks about, and the burrata with peach butter is a killer opener — this kitchen just picked up a 2025 Michelin nod.

Details

Cuisine
latin, italian

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation?

Booking opens 90 days ahead, but walk-ins are taken when there is room, including at the bar. Weekend walk-in space is limited.

Can I book a large party?

Up to 8 books online, 9 to 16 goes through an enquiry form during normal service, and 17 or more means a full buyout with a custom seasonal menu.

Where do I park?

A free three-hour public lot across the street, another on Travis Ave, and paid street parking. The Gold Line streetcar stops right outside.

Are children welcome?

Yes — there are simple pasta or protein options and two high chairs, and the restaurant asks that children be counted in the party size so the table is big enough.

Can they handle dietary restrictions?

Most allergies, with one stated exception: allium — the onion and garlic family. Email ahead for specifics.

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The neighborhood

The 6 things this place connects to in the guide's map of the town — one step out, and nothing beyond it.

District

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Categories

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Places

near · competes with

See Customshop on the wiki, with every connection listedArriving in Elizabeth? The first-hour guide