37 Best Italian Restaurants near Hanahan

“Last night we went to Cane Pazzo in hanahan and man, what a treat that was! The service, the whole atmosphere, and the cocktails and food were beyond phenomenal. I got the soft shell crab pasta special and it was heavenly! The bread is so good we got 2!! The burrata with arugula, strawberries & balsamic was divine, the meatballs were so yummy i could just eat the 3 piece appetizer and be fully happy! Highly recommend and definitely get a reservation!!! 10 out of 10 ☆“

“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!“

“Fantastic food with personal service“

“Mt Pleasant has a REAL Italian restaurant. The food is authentic tasty and cooked to perfection. I felt like my family & I were back in Italy w great Italian food. You can taste the love that this restaurant has for their food & their customers. The service was impecable and out waiter Jim was very attentative. My family is from NY, FL,SC and we all enjoyed a taste from Italia.“

“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 🥰“

“I ate an early dinner 10/3rd at 5:00pm. My server, Wendy, was excellent! She was attentive without hovering. I was torn between three choices and she helped me decide which of the three I should eat. The dish was excellent and just the right choice for me. I thought the caesar salad was fresh and delicious but had too much dressing for me. I would order it on the side next time. If you visit this restaurant, ask to be seated in Wendy's section!“

“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“

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

“Drinks, food and service— all fantastic!“

“Delicious food - huge portions !!!“

“Great Food, baked clams, chicken parm YUmmy“

“Really authentic Italian at reasonable prices! So good! We especially like the Bolognese and Penne Ala Vodka. Great focaccia bread too. And we can't not order without getting my mom a Tiramisu! You can't support a nicer family-run business!“

“The food and service were wonderful! Excellent potato and sausage soup! The sauce, absolutely delicious! The Alfredo (add chicken and broccoli) was some of the best I’ve had in the Charleston area. The atmosphere was pleasant. Good portions, you’ll definitely be taking leftovers home. Highly recommended.“

“I took my wife on a mini food tour and this was our last stop. The food was very delicious! We only ordered the Disco Fries and the Bruno Bianco pizza. The fries were very flavorful with vodka sauce, pesto, and fresh mozzarella. The Bruno Bianco was extremely fresh and very delicious. You could definitely taste the aromas of the parmigiano and basil pesto ranch sauce. It was phenomenal!! I completely recommend this place and these options.“

“Chicken piccata was amazing. Our server Dominick is a true professional. Our experience was terrific. Compliments to the chef🫶“

“Delicious and creative menu!“

“I went for the first time and it was awesome. I saw that they had amoroso rolls and had to have the meatball sandwich. It helps to take the crave away if your from the Philadelphia area.“

“whomever drew this giraffe deserves a medal!“

“👊 Pizza A Modo Mio continues to impress with their quality. Definitely the best in the area and love to see them prosper!!!“

“Had a fantastic meal at Renzo! The pizza was absolutely delicious — perfectly made and full of flavor. The salad was fresh and well-balanced, and the potatoes were a real highlight too. Everything we tried was so good. Will definitely be back. Highly recommend!“

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

“The food is delicious!! My husband ordered Chicken Alfredo and I ordered Stromboli for dinner. Our order was delivered in 25 minutes and was hot and fresh. We both got way more food than what we could eat and it was so delicious!! We will definitely be ordering from them again!!!“

“Great pizza. Excellent service. We always love eating here when we are on DI !“

“Our group held a Super Bowl party at steel City and the staff went above and beyond for us. Gerald was amazing from day one helping us with a perfect menu within our budget. Lisa was our designated server and made sure everything went smoothly from the timescales in until we left. Looking forward to many more events in the future at Steel City !!“

“Very busy time before a concert and they accommodated the crowd! Bianca pizza was extraordinarily good! Meatballs very good too. Service was very good from both the female server we had as well as the gentleman bartender. It was also cool to watch at the small bar where you can watch the pizzas cook.“

“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!“

“La Mejor Pizza Que Hemos Comido En SC ✨ 10/10 Excelente Servicio Al Cliente!“

“The strambollis here are delicious, they’re the perfect mix of cheese and pepperoni stuffed into dough. The employees are amazing and friendly, I’ve been here countless times and have never had a bad experience with their service or food. If your ever wanting pizza or just want to give them a try I’d highly recommend!!😁😁“

“I have been stopping in here for a few years now and have never had a bad experience. I have always found the staff to be friendly, and the sandwiches top notch. This is definitely not your average sub shop, so be adventurous and order yourself a Whole Mild Spicy Italian and see if you can eat it by yourself“

“My family and I just moved here, and Kimberly is by far the best dang server I have ever seen in a service industry. I own multiple restaurants and wish my staff would be more like her. That lady needs a raise or bonus! She was so good and attentive with our kids even though it was very busy!!!! Thank you Kimberly!!!!!“

“We ordered an Italian sub, a steak sub and a medium thin crust pizza with 4 toppings, from Ryan. Everything was fresh and tasted great ! Ryan really has it going on !!!“

“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“

“1st time I been in and my experience was great. The young guy who waited one was a perfect gentleman, patient and happy to engage in conversation, giving good information and showing genuine concern that I would get what I wanted. I ordered a Chicken Parm sub and it was dynamite. I'm from Rhode Island originally and haven't found much good Pizza & Subs since Genarro's on Dorchester Rd changed hands. I was told by someone I use to work with to check it out and I am more than happy I did. I read several bad reviews and I'm glad I didn't let them scare me off. I wish I remembered the young man's name at the counter today 3/24/26 at 1pm. Great job“