33 Best Italian Restaurants near Johns Island

“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!“

“We have been 4 times now and the food is fresh, plentiful and flavorful. Their pistachio cheesecake and raspberry lemon cheesecake are delicious and we brought them home to enjoy over the next couple of days. The linguine and clam sauce is almost as good as my husband’s recipe . Their bread is fresh and great to finish off the clam sauce. The meatballs are a great meal if you are skipping pasta. Their pizzas are wood fired thin and crispy with many choices for toppings with both red and white sauce. The staff is friendly and attentive. Even the customers are friendly and smile and greet you. Thankful they are here on John’s Island“

“JI has a message saying you can't place online orders and there not answering the phones . they keep a problem. it's a shame because the pizza is good. The business is just not being ran right.“

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

“Great food; great service“

“This place was a madhouse on a Saturday afternoon, but for very good reason. The setup is a bit disorientating at first, but makes sense; you order at the glass first, where they’re making the sandwiches, get a ticket to pay at the register, and then wait anywhere you can stand. Dining is standing room only as well, but we did choose to dine in.

The bread used for the sandwiches is an incredible focaccia, golden crisp but soft on the inside. The ingredients are fresh: tomato, basil, olive oil, pear, pesto, and mozzarella. The prosciutto is cut while you watch on an old fashioned crank driven deli slicer. The staff is working over time serving up dozens of sandwiches including their porchetta with horseradish.

We topped it off with some cannoli and Peligrino. Everyone was very polite (customers and staff), and the management did check to ensure you were enjoying the food if you decided to dine in.“

“Can't wait to visit! Looks amazing!“

“Phenomenal food and atmosphere. Get the “dessert bread” appetizer if you come. Had the grouper on special and it was incredible“

“I can't believe Legami wasn't on my radar until recently! We had an incredible dinner with outstanding drinks. The Legami Martini truly made its mark with the burrata-stuffed olives.

We tried the oysters, which were uniquely paired with pickled onions. The added crunch gave them an unexpected texture that actually worked surprisingly well together. The Shrimp Kataifi was another favorite. I had never had anything like it before but I do wish the portion included more than three shrimp for the price.

This was the best Gnocchi dish I’ve ever had. It was both creamy and flavorful. If Gnocchi isn’t your style, I highly recommend the Pappardelle Al Ragu. Overall, it was a great dinner with exceptional service and beautiful presentation.“

“Absolutely world class service & great flavorful food!!!!! They not only made our food another time after door dash “dished” us…they delivered to hotel hot & fresh for us even though not their fault!!! Thank you sooo much. Highly highly highly recommend this restaurant whether vegan or not.“

“The service, food and atmosphere are outstanding.“

“Alfredo's is hands down my favorite restaurant on Folly! Every visit has been a great experience. The food is amazing and fresh, the staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is laid-back and welcoming. Plus, the prices are very reasonable. Easily a 10/10 recommend! The garlic bread is the MVP!“

“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.“

“Great food service and atmosphere!One of my favorites 🥰“

“I dine out essentially for a living and am rarely impressed anymore. Volpe's is just....on another level. The staff is lovely and kind, the ambience is great, the wine list carefully selected - but the food? My heavens. I literally ordered a second main course because I couldn't believe how good the steak was, and then the flounder equally blew my mind.

I'll be dining here every single time I visit Charleston. Every. Single. Time.“

“We came on a whim with a party of eight. Because we had a large group and hadn’t called ahead, we weren’t quite sure what to expect on a busy Saturday. After a short time on the waitlist, they moved some tables together and got us seated earlier than planned. Mallory, our server, was an absolute gem. Super patient and accommodating. We will be back!!“

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

“Delicious and creative menu!“

“Me love Modo Mio! Mr. Mike makes the best pizza!“

“Couldn’t have imagine a better place to celebrate my aunt and uncles anniversary. Best homemade Italian dishes and atmosphere we could ask for!“

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

“Renzo provided me with the BEST pizza I’ve ever had. Not just in Charleston, but from anywhere, ever. The flavor rollercoaster of the Mulberry Street pizza was a ride I didn’t want to end. So, I got another one to go. Also, they have homemade ranch. Excellent and attentive staff.“

“I was definitely surprised by this place! Hands down some of the best pizza in the area. It even better that it's located in a shopping center with plenty of FREE parking and away from the hustle and bustle and headache of downtown Charleston. Service was also spot on. Their garlic knot appetizer was different and unlike any other garlic knot I've ever had. I will definitely be back!“

“The food was great perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned and the tiramisu was delicious. Bartender Tessa was phenomenal great with making drinks and helping you decide what drinks you might like as there’s so many to choose from I left impressed. Tessa made it easy to wanna come back.“

“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 😀“

“Visited last Sunday for first time… cheesesteak hoagie… fantastic… ordered another to go…I will return“

“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!!“

“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 !!!“

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

“Worth the wait! Get there on time for seating. Great flights and pizza offerings.“

“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.“

“Excellent New York style pizza!!! Hand tossed, sauce had just the right amount of sweet and tang...plus the atmosphere, music and the guy making the pies made me feel like I was actually sitting in a neighborhood pizza joint in New York City. Next time we go back to Charleston, we are definitely stopping in for another huge, hand-tossed New York style pizza.“