31 Best Italian Restaurants near Folly Beach

“The food was absolutely delicious with good sized portions and a great value for the price.“

“Great food; great service“

“Great experience,fast friendly service“

“To say we’ve been sleeping on this culinary gem would be the understatement of the year 🫠 Unbelievable meal and wonderful service by Kim tonight!“

“When you go sit at the kitchen counter. Loved watching the cooks.“

“We had such a wonderful experience celebrating our anniversary here, and a huge part of that was thanks to our incredible waitress, Naomi. From the moment we sat down, she was warm, attentive, and genuinely enthusiastic about making our evening special.

What truly stood out was the thoughtful surprise she organized for us — the entire staff signed a beautiful anniversary card, and she even gave us a postcard to send as a keepsake. It was such a personal and meaningful touch that made the night unforgettable.

Naomi checked on us at all the right moments without ever being intrusive, made great recommendations, and made us feel truly cared for throughout the entire meal. The food and atmosphere were fantastic, but Naomi’s hospitality elevated the whole experience.

Thank you for making our anniversary so memorable — we will absolutely be back!“

“If you love authentic Italian sandwiches, Porkchetta is the place to go. Their sandwiches are served on fresh, homemade focaccia bread and packed with high-quality, fresh ingredients. Every bite is full of flavor, and the staff makes you feel right at home. An outstanding experience from start to finish — highly recommend!“

“Can't wait to visit! Looks amazing!“

“We visit Le Farfalle every time we visit Charleston, as it is a tradition for me and my son. We love the food and the atmosphere. We can’t wait to have many more trips together to enjoy there.“

“Fantastic food with personal service“

“Amazing food. Everything is homemade. My fiancé and I live an hour away and it is always worth the drive. Must try! We have loved everything we have tried. After developing a gluten intolerance I can still enjoy their delicious gluten free lasagna. Even their homemade breads are much easier to digest than anything else I have tried! Such a treat to get their food 🥰“

“The service, food and atmosphere are outstanding.“

“This is the closest thing to San Francisco North Beach Italian on the east coast. I had carpaccio, penne alla vodka and crème brûlée. O M G YOU MUST EAT AT CIAO BELLA“

“Truly one of the most authentic Italian spots in Charleston. There’s no shortage of great options, but this is one I’d come back to every time. The menu is designed for family-style dining, though they’re happy to accommodate à la carte requests if that’s more your pace. Affordable, welcoming, and genuinely feels like I'm in Italy.“

“I can confidently say it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had! Although we didn’t have a reservation, the staff went above and beyond to accommodate our large party and quickly arranged a lovely table for our group. When we asked for recommendations, our waiter suggested a family-style three-course meal, and we couldn’t be happier with his suggestion! Each course was beautifully presented, and simply delicious. From appetizers to desserts, every dish was crafted with care and creativity. It was a wonderful way to experience the menu and share in the joy of great food together. If you’re ever in the area, do yourself a favor and dine here—you won’t regret it! Thank you for an amazing experience; I can’t wait to return!“

“delicious meal with great service. everything was wonderful, from the bread to pasta to tiramisu. Dogu took good care of us.“

“Just ate dinner at the reopened Mondos and loved it! Great atmosphere, excellent server and delicious food! Highly recommend“

“The pizza was good, but the watermelon gazpacho special didn't do much for me, personally. The waitress seemed put off and moody the entire time, but did her job. I'd browse more pizza places in the area before immediately going back to Crust.“

“First timing eating here last night. Amazing food, service, etc!“

“Ive had Tollis before for dinner but first time having it for lunch today! Holy smokes so good! Sandwiches are HUGE and DELICIOUS! The bread is light and airy on the inside with a crunch on the outside and it’s made from their pizza dough. 🤤🤤 I already told my husband I want to come here again for lunch! Really great prices too!“

“A genuine taste of Italy. Mind blowing bread, fresh ingredients, and a meal for two under $25. Don't even get us started on the decadent desserts. #12 The Don and the Cucumber Feta Salad made for the perfect balanced lunch on their air conditioned patio.“

“Delicious and creative menu!“

“Best food and service in all of a Charleston. Ask for Gage Jenkins. Best server in town.“

“Baker’s Bar is one of those places that just gets it. The team is always hustling and welcoming, serving up fantastic cocktails, fresh delicious salads and pizza, and a soundtrack that somehow always matches the mood. Finally, a place made for locals! We keep coming back for a reason... The rest is still unwritten“

“I am so upset that we’ve never ordered from here before!! It was the best pizza and pasta we’ve ever gotten in the Charleston area. I would even compare it to the food we got in Little Italy in NY. The pizza is superb with the best crust, sauce and mozzarella!! The spaghetti with marinara and the Lasagna were AMAZING as well. It’s our new go to for pizza and pasta!!“

“Been searching for an authentic Philly cheesesteak for a year. All places advertise that they are the real deal and we end up disappointed every time . A friend that we met recently is from up north and told us to try . Today we stopped in and thank GOD we did!! Literally our prayers have been answered. Soft bread , delicious meat , melty cheese. Authentic Philly food! We got a cheesesteak , Italian hoagie and turkey hoagie. If you’re looking for soft customer service , this may be alittle hard core for you as in normal Philly fashion , we loved it ! This is a MUST!! GO BIRDS!“

“Only have one question…how come you are not open at 9am. So glad you are here to make these amazing pies. Never disappoints, well except having to wait for you to open!“

“Just got an everything pizza, it’s probably the BEST pizza I’ve ever tasted!! The pizza was fast and fresh and amazing, what more can you ask for!! My new Charleston tradition will definitely be Suna’s pizza!! Thanks guys 😀“

“Visiting Charleston,SC, needed something filling . Found New York Pizza on East Bay Street. The young lady April who took my order over the phone was wonderful. She was most helpful in suggesting the amount and toppings. My mobility issues allowed me to go to the Lobby and receive my Pizza. Leo brought it to the desk, he was very nice, appreciative and caring. April and Leo are great employees to have, they accommodate others issues and make it happen. I am most grateful and thankful. My Pizza,Side Salad, Strawberry Lemonade mad the difference also. Thank you again and again April and Leo.“

“Bruh, BEST PIZZA IN CHARLESTON IDGAF what anyone says. $10 a slice, yeah sounds expensive. But when you SEE it OMG. And then taste it?! Bro, GET DOWN HERE NOW.
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PREEM FEED MY CHOOMS“

“Food was good- pepperoni and basil on gluten free crust & another pepperoni on regular crust. Pizza is wood fired and has that thin crust, rustic, floury thing going on. The kids tried the hot honey on theirs and loved it! The meat and cheese board was good as well. We went on a weekend and there was competing music between here and the bar across the street, lots of people, lots of kids playing on the playground in the seating area.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free crust available“