26 Best Italian Restaurants in Charleston

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

“Great food, service and atmosphere. Trendy and fun!“

“How does this place only get 4.4?? I have eaten here multiple times and it's always been outstanding. So many restaurants are reviewed by people who are happy to eat mediocre food but this is anything but that. Most people happily review French cuisine but they have never been to France for example. This is a diamond in the rough for sure.“

“The service, food and atmosphere are outstanding.“

“Truly one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. I've been twice and have loved every bite while there. It's a smaller space so if you have a larger group not a bad idea to get a reservation. Also do not sleep on their happy hour - it's a great deal with food and drink. Their Caesar salad is unique and has the best crunch with the seeds addition. We also tried the Korean chicken which was a great share item for the table and packed with flavor. All the pizzas are great but the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever had. I tried to get my husband to go back the next night just to get me one to go. Also - the house ranch and hot honey?! You really cannot go wrong with either. Love everything about Renzo.“

“Great server, excellent dinner especially the meatballs!“

“I could not write this review fast enough. We had the pleasure of having Eric as our server last night. What an incredible guy. He greeted us by name, went over the entire menu page by page, offered recommendations for food and drink. We did the chef’s experience tasting menu and it was incredible. Eric went over each course and explained how it was prepared. Our bill after some drinks and tip was a bit over $400 but truly the best money I have ever spent for food and experience. Again, thank you to Eric for making our time in Charleston so memorable and if we are ever back we will be requesting him by name, he was truly wonderful. -The Fees“

“We had a fantastic visit at the bar tonight for my birthday! My mom is Celiac and I can’t tolerate gluten- great meals!! We highly recommend, very special food and service.“

“spectacular.Let me preface that I grew up eating my nonna’s porchetta and it’s one of my favorite things in the world. This sandwich is right on par with it. On every level, bread is fresh, olive oil is high quality, and the pork is perfectly seasoned- just like nonnas. A MUST if you’re visiting Charleston.I also got a chocolate chip cookie to go because they looked so insanely good- it delivered as well.“

“The cuisine is superb, the service is excellent. Our waiter Dominic was kind, quick and hospitable. This is now one of my favorite places! I can’t wait to eat there again!“

“Food was absolutely amazing ! Staff very friendly as well! Well done!“

“Coming from a NY pizza snob. I’ve lived in the Charleston area for the last 18 years and this is the closest I have felt to home. The food is fantastic and challenge anyone to say any other pizza pie is better. Throw in the amazing customer service from the staff and they are second to none. Will put them up against any pizza spot in the area. 5 stars all day! If you haven’t gone to taste their food….what are you waiting for???“

“Super tasty, great service and the atmosphere is absolutely to die for❤️. A perfect date night.“

“Very tasty Italian restaurant! It was packed like sardines on a Tuesday night, which is a good sign of great food. Was a bit crowded and loud for my typical liking, but it was well worthwhile. The service was about as good as the food, but the food certainly was the star of the show!“

“Delicious food!! First time eating here and I had the lasagna. Wow!! I'm not vegan and this is one of the best lasagnas I've ever had in my life. Will definitely be back for more.“

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

“Hands down our favorite pizza place in Charleston. Honestly our favorite place to go period. Super efficient, funny, attentive staff. Family atmosphere but my husband and I come here and sit at the bar to chill just us and love it. Our favorites are the new Pesto and the pepperoni. The salads are also massive and so delicious. Got a half to split three ways as an appetizer the other day and we all got plenty. Love it here.“

“Popped in for an uber order and was pleasantly surprised by the selection for individual to-go slices. Decided to go with a slice of "The Works" and a silce of the "White Pizza" and they did not disappoint. Staff was super friendly and helpful and as if i wasnt already sold 2 slices and a soda came out to less than $15. 10/10 highly recommended.“

“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!!“

“I love love this place first time here is when they did the Christmas tree lighting an I’ve been going ever since!!! I have taken a pic yet but trust it’s good next time I’ll take a pic but the lamb an chicken over rice burgers an wraps must try I haven’t tried a pizza yet but it’s next thx y’all for good “

“I love this pizza, best in town, and impressive for the south! The slice is massive. Thin crust, quality sauce and cheese. It is not greasy and made fresh. There is indoor and outdoor seating but we opted to take ours in a box and eat it by the waterfront. This pizza hits the spot!!! The service is great. Cash payment is preferred, but they do accept credit cards.“

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

“We ended up choosing this pizza spot after our 6 mile 10K Cooper River Bridge Run in Charleston, SC. The quaint old school pizza joint feel has so many options to choose and not just pizza , pastas sandwiches, salads, and more. The specialty pizzas offered are unique and you can create your own but the topping selections include butternut squash , kale , a variety of cheeses and protein. I chose the crustacean with spicy shrimp and it lived up to its name. Whew hottt !! Yet very tasty and fresh with a pesto base. All pizzas are 12" making it the perfect size and enough for a leftover snack. The staff was very nice and managed all of our orders with efficiency. They also offer vegetarian and gluten free options as well. I love pizza and sometimes you don't know what you may get when trying something new but this was a great choice !!“

“Great venue and the mushroom pizza was excellent“

“This little pizzeria has the best food! Every ingredient is so fresh and cooked to perfection. We had the black and bleu salad and margherita pizza. The pizza is big enough to split with 2 people. Each person gets 3 medium size slices. We were very happy with the service we had and it's a nice relaxing place to eat outside in the shade under some oak trees.“

“We booked the private room above Vincent Chico’s restaurant for our company meeting. It was an incredible experience. The staff was on top of it with service and communication. The food was also very good. Sometimes, when you have a family style meal, the dishes will not come out at the right temperature. All of our meals came out hot and ready to eat. I was very impressed by the flavor of the food. We had -salad -bruschetta -seared salmon -roasted chicken -seasonal pasta -roasted fingerling potatoes -sautéed spinach -cheesecake bites We also had our own bar upstairs so wine and cocktails were available. It was a great night, and everyone enjoyed themselves. I will definitely recommend and use the space again in the future.“