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Pelato - Charleston
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
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- 4.9 · 25021276 Yeamans Hall Rd, HanahanTrending
Cane Pazzo
Neighborhood Italian on Yeamans Hall Road in Hanahan, serving wine and beer in a reservable dining room.
4.92.1k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 2503798 Folly Rd Unit A, CharlestonTrending
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island
Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.
4.89.1k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 1774570 King St, CharlestonTrending
MESU
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
4.61.4k ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 25051130 Ocean Blvd, Isle of PalmsTrending
Coda Del Pesce
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
4.89.6k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25061035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd C-10, Mt PleasantTrending
Cuoco Pazzo Trattoria
Trattoria offering traditional Italian dishes & a wine list in an intimate atmosphere.
4.82.5k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2507101 N Main St, SummervilleTrending
Laura Summerville
Family-run Italian on North Main in Summerville, with a long-standing local following and a straightforward red-sauce menu.
4.618k ratingsOpen - 4.7 · 18281150 Queensborough Blvd Suite B, Mt PleasantTrending
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - Mt Pleasant
Laid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.
4.51.4k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2509492 King St, CharlestonTrending
Legami
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
4.52.3k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 22710526 King St, Charleston
Indaco
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 2281188 Broad St, CharlestonTrending
Sorelle
Italian fine dining from the Indaco team, tucked into a historic Broad Street building with handmade pasta and an Italian wine list.
4.61.7k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 25012721 King St, CharlestonTrending
Melfi's
Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.
4.717k ratingsOpen - 4.6 · 100131171 Basketweave Dr, Mt PleasantTrending
Sushi Taro Japanese Restaurant
Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.
4.5768 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 2501415 Beaufain St, Charleston
Le Farfalle
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
4.624k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 25015181 Church St, Charleston
Frannie & The Fox
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
4.610k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 250161324 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.
4.68.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 120171161 Basketweave Dr, Mt Pleasant
Bricco Bracco
Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
4.4918 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 128181055 SC-41 Unit 100, Mt Pleasant
Migliori's Pizzeria
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
4.4978 ratingsOpen - 4.8 · 1519479B King St, Charleston
Shokudô
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
4.5114 ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 20620194 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston
Wasabi of Daniel Island
Sleek Japanese venue serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi & Thai bites in modern digs with a patio.
4.51.6k ratingsOpen - 4.4 · 250216601 Rivers Ave, North Charleston
843 Korean BBQ & Sushi House
Casual eatery offering BBQ beef, pork & veggies cooked on tabletop grills, plus sushi.
4.42.4k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 88221300 Savannah Hwy #4, Charleston
Mario's Italian Grill
Neighborhood Italian-pizza standby on Savannah Highway, doing dine-in, delivery, and gyros out of a strip mall since the West Ashley crowd figured it out.
4.3676 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 176231680 Old Towne Rd, Charleston
Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - West Ashley
Neighborhood sushi bar and sports pub on Old Towne Road, serving rolls alongside draft beer and wall-to-wall screens.
4.41.3k ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 20724802 Bay St STE C, Beaufort
Saltus River Grill
Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.
4.31.6k ratingsOpen - 4.5 · 35251035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd suite b-9, Mt Pleasant
Kanpai Japanese Restaurant
Calm, cozy eatery featuring creative takes on sushi, plus Japanese & Korean dishes.
4.3268 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 7826224 Seven Farms Drive #101, Daniel Island
Vespa Pizzeria
Wood-fired pizzas made with local produce are served in a room decked out with recycled Vespa tires.
4.3595 ratingsOpen - 4.3 · 14427644 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill
Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
4.31.1k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 15628340 King St, Charleston
CO Restaurant
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
4.21.2k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 189291244 Belk Dr, Mt Pleasant
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
4.21.5k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 39301803 Crowne Commons Way Suite A-3, Johns Island
Tolli’s Trattoria
Neighborhood Italian on Johns Island's commercial strip, serving pizza and pasta with beer in a strip-mall setting.
4.1301 ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 250314952 Centre Pointe Dr #112, North Charleston
Sake House Japanese Sushi & Hibachi Restaurant
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
4.13.9k ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 6132901 Island Park Dr, Charleston
Ristorante LIDI
Traditional Italian dishes prepared in a charming atmosphere with red-&-white checkered tablecloths.
4.0470 ratingsOpen - 4.1 · 145333032 W Montague Ave #204, North Charleston
Taste Of Tokyo
Easygoing, modern eatery offering self-serve Japanese staples, such as teppanyaki & sushi rolls.
4.01.1k ratingsOpen - 4.0 · 136341909 US-17 Ste K, Mt Pleasant
Tsunami Japanese Restaurant
Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.
4.01k ratingsOpen
