After 14 Years, Uptown Italian Restaurant Closes Its Doors
After 14 years in business, Bella Ciao, an Italian restaurant located on South Tryon Street near East 4th Street in Uptown, has permanently closed its doors. A sign posted at the restaurant thanked patrons and explained the reasons behind the closure. According to WBTV, ongoing economic challenges in Uptown Charlotte played a major role in the decision, along with lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Bella Ciao had been a longtime staple in the area, and its closure marks another sign of shifting business conditions in the city’s center.
