Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in South Carolina

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in South Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Pomodori - Hilton Head

4.9

4.9 (1821)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Due to the intimacy of our Restaurant and to guarantee your dining experience reservations are almost always required all year long.

Please be mindful when booking reservations. If you select "outdoor seating" you will be dining on our screened in patio. Requests for bar seating can only be made by calling the restaurant - not through reserving times on Open Table. For same day reservations please call the restaurant after 3:00 for the most up to date availability!

Our Food is Fresh, Our Wines are Old, Our Recipes are Timeless, Our Family is Yours.

Grazie,
Amanda

Top review

PaulaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As always, we were well treated. This is our favorite restaurant on the island, casual, and cozy with wonderful service and incredible food. Angie is our favorite, orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage, while I tried the chicken Milanese which will be hard to pass up in the future. The house wine is also lovely. Thanks for a fabulous experience and meal. Merry Christmas!

Ristorante Bergamo

4.9

4.9 (583)

$50 and over

Italian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Fine Northern Italian dining with an experienced NYC Chef

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Gini

Dined 1 day ago

Truly the BEST, authentic Italian food in this region! The quality of the ingredients is exceptional. Sit at the bar for the most incredible service and enjoyment.

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Popular dish

Linguine with shrimp

The Market Cafe at Michael Anthony's

4.9

4.9 (1458)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hilton Head Island

About the restaurant

Michael Anthony’s Market Cafe, the sister restaurant to Michael Anthony’s Cucina Italiana, features casual, trattoria-style dining for lunch and dinner plus an Italian specialty shop. Located just across the breezeway from Michael Anthony’s, we cater to almost all of your culinary desires.
Here we showcase a menu of lighter fare including sandwiches, salads, pasta, pizza and smaller portions of our chefs’ acclaimed meat and seafood dishes. We also have Italian coffees and a full bar. "Hilton Head Monthly" readers have voted us their “Favorite New Restaurant” and “Favorite Lunch Place.”
Join us for Happy Hour (4:30pm-5:30pm), when we offer specially-priced cocktails, wine and perfectly-sized snack plates.
Or stop in and browse our carefully-curated specialty foods. They include cheeses, fresh meats, house-made pastas, olive oil, tomato products, heat-and-serve entrees and homemade desserts.
Please visit our website or call for dining reservations.

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Sue

Dined 3 days ago

Enjoyed some happy hour specials before ordering dinner. Food was delicious. Our server was wonderful. We were a party of six and had a wonderful meal before going to the theater.

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4.7

4.7 (283)

$30 and under

Italian

Taylors

About the restaurant

Spaghetti Westurn is a classic semolina saloon that provides a playful and peculiar twist on homemade pasta. We like to eat. We like to drink. We like sharing what we eat and drink with our friends and loved ones.

Spaghetti Westurn was founded in 2021 in the city of Greenville, S.C.. The concept is the brainchild of Chef and Owner Jason Saunders, formerly of Jianna in Greenville and Wicked Weed Brewing and Table in Asheville, to name a few of the spots where he made his mark. Chef Saunders decided to open his own concept in 2020.

Spaghetti Westurn was conceived of as an eatery and oasis that prizes the beauty of quality, culinary simplicity and generous depths of service in an environment that is comfortable and welcoming for guests and employees alike. We pride ourselves on providing a great place for people to eat and a great place for people to work.

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Sara

Dined 2 days ago

My favorite restaurant to visit when I am in town! Food is amazing and the staff is great. I’ll need to make one more stop here before I head home. Try the meatballs and bolognese dish! The chef is very talented!

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Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island

4.8

4.8 (190)

$30 and under

Italian

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

Prepare to be thrilled at this all-star Italian restaurant located off Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island, SC. Gios Italian Kitchen is family owned and operated since August 7th, 2014. Brothers/Chefs Klodjan & Renato Hoxha run the kitchen while the sister/GM Eri handles the front. Parents are also involved in the business operation on a daily basis. The Hoxha family was born in Albania and moved to the United States in 2003, seeking the American dream. The family has 17 years of experience in cooking. Our chefs make all the dishes with the freshest ingredients and highest quality of product. Gios serves the best marinara sauce and some of the tastiest authentic Italian dishes in the Grand Strand. We pride ourselves in providing quality consistent good food while emphasizing in excellent guest service. Eat Fresh. Eat Well. Eat Local.

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Tom

Dined 3 days ago

Veal Parmesan and the daily special Halibut Mediterranean; both were excellent.

Sciortino's Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (216)

$30 and under

Italian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Sciortino's is a classic Italian trattoria and wine bar. The restaurant makes most of its sauces and pastas from scratch every day, ensuring that guests get the freshest plate of food possible. This dedication to making its own ingredients has led to partnerships with local farmers. Sciortino's is a family restaurant, with lots of large tables and a few semi-private rooms that can be reserved for special events or private parties.Sciortino's menu is made up mainly of classic Italian fare. Guests will see pizza, pasta and a few grilled entrées on the menu, each with a few standouts. Some of the signature items the kitchen prides itself on are the pizzas, eggplant parmesan and chicken marsala. Patrons who come hungry should save themselves some room for dessert, because Sciortino's does an excellent cannoli, complete with cream on top and coming out of both ends.

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Donna

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Always amazing food. Great service. Vodka sauce is my favorite!

Gios Italian Kitchen Myrtle Beach

4.8

4.8 (397)

$30 and under

Italian

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Prepare to be thrilled at this all-star Italian restaurant located off Kings Highway in Myrtle Beach, SC. Gios Italian Kitchen Myrtle Beach is family owned and operated since August 7th, 2014. Brothers/Chefs Klodjan & Renato Hoxha run the kitchen while the sister/GM Eri handles the front. Parents are also involved in the business operation on a daily basis. The Hoxha family was born in Albania and moved to the United States in 2003, seeking the American dream. The family has 15 years of experience in cooking. Our chefs make all the dishes with the freshest ingredients and highest quality of product. Gios serves the best marinara sauce and some of the tastiest authentic Italian dishes in the Grand Strand. We pride ourselves in providing quality consistent good food while emphasizing in excellent guest service. Eat Fresh. Eat Well. Eat Local.

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Gini

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

First time trying Gio’s since we visit Myrtle Beach yearly. So very happy we dined there. Food was plentiful and delicious. Server was friendly and efficient. If you are in Myrtle Beach and do not eat here you have missed one of the best!

Indaco

4.8

4.8 (3804)

$30 and under

Italian

Downtown Charleston

About the restaurant

Located on Charleston's Upper King Street, Indaco (Italian for "indigo") serves rustic Italian cuisine. Wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pastas, housemade salami and cured sausages fill the restaurant's menu which can be enjoyed family-style or a la carte. With community tables, an open kitchen, and a comfortable atmosphere, Indaco can accommodate 100 guests for a casual night of food and drinks. The wine list is focused on affordable Italian varietals, the Negroni cocktail is on tap, and the fresh sodas are made in-house. The massive wooden doors on Upper King Street are your first indication that Indaco is different from the typical Charleston restaurant. Rustic details continue inside with butcherblock tables, lime-wash walls, and white brick. An open kitchen with nearby community tables lets interested diners keep an eye on the action inside the kitchen. Outside, a patio puts you streetside to watch Upper King Street's vibrant nightlife scene.

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Ann

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was fine! Not outstanding, but for the price, it was ok.

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Popular dish

Sausage

Portofino Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (580)

$30 and under

Italian

Myrtle Beach

About the restaurant

Open Table DINER'S CHOICE AWARD 2024!
An elegant atmosphere to relax and taste uniquely authentic food, with a twist of Italian creativity! House made focaccia, pesto, lasagna, eggplant parm, zuppa di pesce .....and many other dishes that match the best Italian culinary tradition! And our vibrant bar is ready to serve any cocktails, liquors and a large selection of Italian and international wines. Giovanni and Ilma Carapelli are waiting to welcome you!

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JaneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was perfect… the bruschetta, butternut squash soup, Super Tuscan wine, chicken Parmesan was crispy and delicious! And tartufo and carrot cake were superb💞

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4.8

4.8 (780)

$31 to $50

Italian

Pawleys Island

About the restaurant

Escape to Italy when visiting Caffe Piccolo. This authentic Italian eatery specializes in hearty, flavorful fare, featuring the freshest ingredients on the Grand Strand. Caffe Piccolo sources seafood locally, as well as produce and homegrown herbs, working with regional and ethical vendors. The menu is packed with delectable dishes, including appetizers, soups, salads and flavorful entrees. Entrees include land and sea choices, plus pasta dishes. Entrees include bread and your choice of soup or salad.

Caffe Piccolo features a comprehensive wine list, featuring imported and domestic selections. Dine indoors or outdoors on a beautiful patio, alongside a warm, open hearth.

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Chris

Dined 2 days ago

Wonderful service by our waitress. Attentive and extremely pleasant!

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