43 Best Italian Restaurants near Sullivans Island

“Great experience,fast friendly service“

“Great food; great service“

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

“We came in to celebrate parents night out and my birthday, and our waitress Alexis made the whole night. She was fabulous -- attentive, fun, and made me feel incredibly celebrated and special. She really went above and beyond to make the evening memorable.

The food was 10/10 across the board. The focaccia with the brown butter whipped ricotta was the perfect start. The tortellini wagyu was incredible and the ravioli did not disappoint either.

Highly recommend, and if you can, ask for Alexis.“

“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.“

“I had high hopes for this restaurant as this was my first visit here. As you approach it from the outside it is very nondescript with tinted windows. It is a bit off to the side and down a small road which opens to a few places of business. Once you open the door you enter into a beautiful dining room with a glass hostess stand and well appointed tables and chairs. The lights appear to be a blown glass with led lights in them and they give a really nice appearance. We had made a reservation and they had a nice corner table waiting for us. Initially the service was excellent. One server came immediately and gave us water and a few minutes later the primary waitress came to ask for our drink order. We were ready to place our order and selected the raviolo al uovo, something I have never tried before. It was one ravioli about 2 inches in diameter with mushrooms, a nice ricotta cheese filling, egg yolk, and brown butter. While not listed on the menu it seemed to be topped with pancetta, something I don’t eat. This should be listed on the menu.
The appetizer was quite good and was served very quickly. Almost as quickly as we finished it a young man came and immediately cleared the small plates and silverware, replacing it with new silverware; something many restaurants no longer do.
The food seemed to take a short while but since we already had an app we just enjoyed people watching. When the entrees came out my wife and I noticed the nice presentation and the good portion size. I had chicken parmesan and she had beef bolognese tagliatelle. While both dishes were ample portions the chicken parm was a bit overcooked. It had a light coating which seemed to be egg based. When you cut into it the coating separated from the chicken and fell to the side. This is not common with this dish. The coating was a bit overcooked and dark. The bucatini was as is typical al dente. I was looking for more flavor from this dish however. The marinara sauce was quite light and I requested pepper flakes and parmesan. They give you ample portions of both.
My wife’s beef tagliatelle was much more flavorful and richer in taste. We always like to switch meals half way through so we can each try different things. She liked my bucatini and I enjoyed her tagliatelle more. It was very light and had a nice flavor to it. This dish had a lot more creativity to it than the chicken parmesan.
The service was quite good throughout but did seem to slow down once our entrees came. I had to ask for ice tea a couple of times. Here is where it gets a bit strange. We enjoyed our meals and when the bill came I was shocked to see a charge for 3 unsweetened ice teas. I travel all over the world and I don’t recall ever seeing something like this. I thought maybe it was a mistake. The waitress told us they have to key it in each time they get a new glass and there is no way to ring it up without a charge. She claimed they make it in small batches from scratch. I am unaware of how you make ice tea any other way. Being charged $9 for unsweet tea in a glass that is 50% ice (appreciated since it is very hot out) just does not make sense. Most restaurants today charge $3 - $4 for tea. If for some reason you need to charge more for it charge $5 but to charge $9 for unsweetened tea makes no sense.
The owners have clearly put a lot of thought and effort into the restaurant layout and atmosphere. I would recommend making a change when it comes to the tea. It was not listed on the main menu and we can’t find it online on the drinks menu. Since we don’t drink alcohol we did not open that menu and usually you don’t find soft drinks or tea on an alcohol menu anyway.

I wish them continued success but doubt I would return.“

“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 🥰“

“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.“

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

“The service, food and atmosphere are outstanding.“

“We had no reservations. Walked in, and the kitchen was only cooking orders that had already been placed. The chef/owner offered us seats at the bar and his special homemade pasta with meatballs for 2. The bartender was very attentive, funny accommodating and the food was amazing True Italian dishes. everyone we came in contact with with was friendly and accommodating“

“I wanted to like this place. But left hungry - I was afraid of this, plus bread is an added charge. To leave a restaurant hungry is a failure. However the food i had was yummy. Just not enough when splitting between 4 people. I don't think this concept will make it. Plus the noise level was off the chart we could not hear each other talk.“

“Drinks, food and service— all fantastic!“

“I have been to numerous Italian restaurants in my life. Out of every Italian restaurant this one is the absolute best, everything was so outstanding. Everything was made from scratch it had tons of flavor. Great service great atmosphere. I cannot highly recommend this place enough, today was my first day going there and I will be a regular there multiple times a month because it was that good. I can no longer hold other Italian restaurants that I’ve been to at such a high standard because this place was so outstanding and delicious.“

“Being from NY, it has a hometown feel with excellent food, good sized portions and the best waiter ever in Joel.“

“Great Food, baked clams, chicken parm YUmmy“

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

“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!“

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

“Good atmosphere and terrific food“

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

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

“Delicious and creative menu!“

“Gah! This place was so delish! The guy at the checkout was helpful in helping us make a decision. My husband and I both loved our sandwiches, BUT we kicked off our meal with a cheesecake cone and I’ll dream about that treat until I can eat it again. I look forward to grabbing their take and bake meals soon. Definitely worth swinging by! So great!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“We dined at Renzo after it being recommended by multiple people. The space is cute. It’s in more of a neighborhood. We started with the potatoes with the lemon aioli. They were fantastic. We got the Kevin McCallister and the Porco Rosso with dipping sauce. Both were really good. Service was awesome. He was super friendly and answered all our questions. Highly recommend.“

“Excellent food and service-everything we ordered was over the top and there were 8 of us, each ordering a different appetizer and entree!Our server Pat, was so well informed about the food, and his service could not have been better!“

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

“I had such a fantastic time at this spot. The atmosphere was exactly what I was looking for—it felt relaxed and welcoming, with just enough energy to make it feel lively. The drinks were crafted perfectly, and the staff were genuinely friendly, which really made the evening. It is definitely one of my new favorite places to unwind.“

“The food and service were great. Thank you for the welcoming and friendly atmosphere...AND a delicious dinner!“

“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!“

“Absolutely best Italian combo sandwich ever! The ciabatta is out of this world. Crispy and fresh. You have to try this one!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I just moved down here from PA and Just wanted to give a big shout out to Nick, Rocko, and Ella for making me feel at home. I went into order and they were nothing but kind!!! GREAT SERVICE GREAT FOOD 🙏🏽 thank you guys 10 out of 10“

“Waiting 1 1/2 hrs for the rest of our group to arrive wasn't in our plans, but Giovanni's pizza ended up being worth the wait. We had a church youth group of 22, traveling from Utah for a service mission, and Giovanni's was our meeting spot. Oh my, biggest pizza any of us had ever seen and just as yummy. With 16 teenage youth, there wasn't anything left! Thanks for accommodating our big group and starting the mission trip off with a great meal.“

“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“