The Open Kitchen offered decent Italian food, but I wouldn't call it \"world famous\".  The atmosphere was the best part of my visit.  I loved the brick interior.  The servers were kind and attentive, but it's worth noting that our party of four was served after nearly 20 minutes of waiting, and with only a handful of other guests in the restaurant at the time (weekday for lunch).\n\nI ordered the cheese-stuffed cannelloni and I thought it to be an acceptable dish, but I can't say I'd ever go back there again.  I've had better, cheaper Italian elsewhere in Charlotte.