Italian Restaurant Shutters SouthPark Location

Fontana Di Vino closes Charlotte spot, Davidson location remains open

Feb. 18, 2026 at 4:31pm

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Fontana Di Vino, a modern Italian eatery known for its pasta, steaks, and pizza, has permanently closed its SouthPark restaurant location in Charlotte. The restaurant's Davidson, North Carolina spot remains open, but the reason for the SouthPark closure was not immediately clear.

Why it matters

The closure of Fontana Di Vino's SouthPark location marks the end of the restaurant's presence in one of Charlotte's most prominent dining districts, where competition among Italian eateries is fierce. The shuttering also highlights the ongoing challenges facing the restaurant industry, even as the economy recovers from the pandemic.

The details

Fontana Di Vino opened its SouthPark location last year, taking over a space previously occupied by other restaurants. The eatery was described as a "modern pasta chophouse" offering a variety of pasta dishes, a mozzarella bar, prime steaks, and pizza. As of February 17, 2026, the restaurant's SouthPark location was listed as permanently closed on Google, and it was no longer featured on the company's official website. A reason for the closure was not immediately provided.

  • Fontana Di Vino opened its SouthPark location in 2025.
  • The SouthPark restaurant permanently closed as of February 17, 2026.

The players

Fontana Di Vino

A modern Italian eatery known for its pasta, steaks, and pizza.

Lexie Cortes

The marketing manager for Fontana Di Vino.

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What they’re saying

“At Fontana di Vino, we live for ossimoro — where old-school Italian tradition collides with bold, modern moves. It's unapologetic, crave-worthy and made for those who like their meals with a little heat and a lot of attitude.”

— Lexie Cortes, Marketing Manager

What’s next

The future of the SouthPark location remains uncertain, but Fontana Di Vino's Davidson, North Carolina restaurant remains open.

The takeaway

The closure of Fontana Di Vino's SouthPark location highlights the ongoing challenges facing the restaurant industry, even as the economy recovers from the pandemic. The shuttering of this modern Italian eatery in one of Charlotte's premier dining districts underscores the fierce competition among restaurants in the city.