Pelato - Charleston
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
The places locals actually book — from neighborhood lunch spots to tasting-menu nights.
Neighborhood Italian on Morrison Drive serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and housemade pasta in a spare, no-fuss dining room.
Counter-order deli on George Street slinging sandwiches and cold beer steps from the College of Charleston.
Neighborhood Italian on Yeamans Hall Road in Hanahan, serving wine and beer in a reservable dining room.
Detroit-style square pies with crispy, lacey cheese edges, served out of a strip mall on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant.
Cash-friendly Mt Pleasant pizza spot on Mathis Ferry Road serving New York-style pies with beer and wine.
Compact King Street Extension sushi counter serving omakase-style dinners with reservations and a short beer list.
Compact, unpretentious locale for sashimi, specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.
Counter sandwich shop on Folly Road where James Island locals queue for deli-built subs at lunch.
Compact East Bay sushi bar with a focused menu, sake list, and reliable omakase options in a spare, dimly lit room.
Rustic-chic dining with a simple menu of artisanal Italian dishes & a sizable wine list.
Classic pizza, subs & salads get a modern twist at this simple spot focused on takeout & delivery.
Dual-concept West Ashley strip mall spot serving build-your-own poke bowls and Japanese ramen under one roof.
No-frills North Charleston pizza counter on Dorchester Road, drawing steady locals since the neighborhood long predates the city's restaurant boom.
Strip-mall Japanese on Savannah Highway serving sushi and cooked dishes, with beer and wine, to a loyal West Ashley crowd.
Neighborhood pizza and beer spot on Windermere Boulevard with live music and a loyal West Ashley following.
Neighborhood sushi counter on Folly Road that doubles as a sports bar, drawing James Island regulars for rolls and draft beer.
Neighborhood pizza shop on Ben Sawyer with beer, wine, and a 4.8-star following from Mount Pleasant regulars.
No-frills Folly Road pizza counter doing takeout and delivery for the James Island crowd.
Brick-oven pizzas & other Italian comfort fare from a cozy, low-key family-run Italian spot.
Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.
Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.
Neighborhood pizzeria offering lots of sauce & topping options, plus happy hour & lunch specials.
Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.
Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant on upper King Street, with sushi and tacos sharing a menu alongside cocktails and occasional live music.
New York-style pizza shop on Bees Ferry Road, slinging pies by the slice alongside bagels out of a strip mall.
Local diner chain serving classic American breakfast & lunch fare in a warm atmosphere.
Counter-service Vietnamese on upper King, built around pho, banh mi, and rice bowls with a tight beer list.
Housemade pasta & Italian seafood dishes served in a light-filled eatery with a patio & ocean views.
Airy, modern pizzeria with counter seating serving brick-oven pies with classic salads & draft beer.
Trattoria offering traditional Italian dishes & a wine list in an intimate atmosphere.
Local chain serving ice cream & shakes, plus sandwiches & sides, in a low-key, retro space.
Counter-order pizza and wings spot on upper King, where craft pies and cold beer keep a loyal neighborhood crowd coming back.
Tucked-away sandwich shop on Wentworth Street serving lunch with outdoor seating and coffee.
Family-run Italian on North Main in Summerville, with a long-standing local following and a straightforward red-sauce menu.
Bustling, casual outfit serving wood-fired pizza made using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Laid-back, late-night hangout offering sushi, cocktails, beer & a roster of live entertainment.
Neapolitan-style pizza spot on lower King, pouring local beers and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King, built around handmade pasta and a concise wine list.
Bright counter-serve spot offering build-your-own banh mi sandwiches, tacos & salads.
Intimate Italian spot on Spring Street, built around handmade pasta and a short, rotating menu in a snug dining room.
Neighborhood pizza counter on Johnnie Dodds serving pies with beer and wine in a strip mall off the Mount Pleasant corridor.
Rustic eatery starring Italian fare & wood-fired pizzas, hand-crafted pasta, cured sausages & wines.
Italian fine dining from the Indaco team, tucked into a historic Broad Street building with handmade pasta and an Italian wine list.
Traditional Italian fare in a casual atmosphere with outdoor patio, daily specials & a full bar.
Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.
Counter-service spot on President Street built around porchetta sandwiches, with coffee and rotating small plates.
Neighborhood hibachi grill & sushi specialist serving bento boxes, noodle bowls & wok-fried rice.
Neighborhood brewery and pizza spot tucked into a North Charleston industrial suite, pouring house beers on Pringle Street.
Neighborhood Italian on upper King serving red-sauce classics and hand-rolled pasta in a warm, low-lit room.
Hip restaurant serving sushi & Asian-fusion cuisine boasts a large bar with happy hour.
Japanese eatery serving creative rolls, hibachi & bento box entrees in a stylish space with a patio.
Wood-fired Neopolitan pizza, pasta & an extensive wine list in an upscale neighborhood trattoria.
Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting.
Counter-service Italian spot on Ashley River Road, slinging takeout pasta and dinner plates to West Ashley locals.
Neapolitan pizza and espresso from a dog-friendly roadside café on SC-162 in Hollywood.
Family-run brewery and pizzeria on Folly Road pairing wood-fired pies with house-brewed beers in a laid-back, sports-bar setting.
Understated pizzeria with basic decor turning out New York–style pies & familiar Italian classics.
Sushi is served alongside familiar Japanese dishes & Chinese specialties at this informal eatery.
Bright & airy neighborhood osteria for thoughtfully sourced, reimagined Italian cuisine & cocktails.
Relaxed Italian restaurant offering wood-fired pizzas & happy hours, plus homey decor & a courtyard.
West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.
Neighborhood coffee shop and deli on Spring Street, pouring espresso and serving pastries alongside beer and wine.
Neighborhood Italian on Rutledge Ave serving wine and pasta in a casual, no-fuss room.
Easygoing Italian establishment with exposed-brick walls offering pasta, pizzas & desserts.
Folly Beach Italian spot dishing pasta and pies a block off the strip, with beer, wine, and free parking.
Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.
Classic pastas & other homestyle Italian dishes served in a comfortable setting with a full bar.
Sprawling neighborhood bar-and-grill on Ashley River Road with wings, live music, and a loyal local crowd.
Hand-tossed pies, sandwiches & salads served with beer & wine in a casual modern spot with a patio.
Happening Japanese eatery & lounge with trendy environs sporting exposed brick & high ceilings.
Industrial-style counter-serve pizzeria dishing out ample slices & pies in a quick fashion.
Compact Japanese dining room on upper King serving izakaya-style plates with a focused sake and beer list.
Neighborhood brewery on Meeting Street Road slinging wood-fired pizza alongside house-brewed pints in a no-frills North Charleston taproom.
Tucked into a cobblestone alley off John Street, this intimate steakhouse and seafood spot draws regulars with a compact, focused menu.
Wood-fired pizza spot on Meeting Street, hauling its DC roots into the NoMo corridor.
Casual counter-serve pit stop from a Bronx native selling thin-crust pies & slices, subs & starters.
Grilled hibachi fare, sushi & Pan-Asian plates served in an upscale lounge setting with bar.
Counter-service spot on W Montague dishing grits bowls, burgers, and seafood in no-frills North Charleston digs.
Sleek Japanese venue serving creative sushi rolls, hibachi & Thai bites in modern digs with a patio.
Casual eatery offering BBQ beef, pork & veggies cooked on tabletop grills, plus sushi.
Wood-fired Neapolitan pies and Italian wine on Maybank Highway, tucked into a James Island strip mall.
Italian catering and culinary consulting operation on Signal Point Road, handling weddings and private events out of a working kitchen.
Casual pizza restaurant serving stone oven-baked pies in a relaxed atmosphere.
Relaxed, modern setting for locally sourced seafood & creative pizzas prepared in a wood-fired oven.
Local deli chain doling out made-to-order sandwiches along with salads, baked potatoes & hot dogs.
Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.
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.
Neighborhood strip-mall Thai and sushi spot on Coleman Boulevard, steady enough to earn loyal Mt. Pleasant regulars over the years.
Dog-friendly coffee stop on Maybank Highway serving Johns Island commuters and farm-road regulars.
Neighborhood strip-mall pizza joint in Mount Pleasant slinging pies and beer to a loyal local crowd since the '90s.
Neighborhood sushi spot on Wappoo Road serving rolls, hibachi, and all-you-can-eat buffet with beer on tap.
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Fast-casual counter on King Street serving sushi burritos and poke bowls where Hawaiian and Japanese overlap.
Neighborhood pizza and Italian spot on James Island's Harbor View Road, pouring beer and wine alongside wood-fired pies.
Neighborhood sushi bar and sports pub on Old Towne Road, serving rolls alongside draft beer and wall-to-wall screens.
Down-to-earth pizzeria with a neighborhood vibe also offering sandwiches, wings & salads.
Neighborhood Italian spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pizza and pasta for dine-in or delivery.
Hibachi tables and sushi rolls on Folly Road, serving James Island's suburban strip with teppanyaki theatrics and standard Japanese fare.
Sophisticated eatery with wood grill, sleek bar & extensive wine list serves steak, seafood & sushi.
Local chain serving NY-style, stone-oven-baked pies, plus grinders & pasta, in a casual setting.
West Ashley strip-mall Italian with a full martini bar, wood-fired pies, and enough parking to bring the whole family.
Calm, cozy eatery featuring creative takes on sushi, plus Japanese & Korean dishes.
Neighborhood pizza and coffee spot on Simmons Street in Mount Pleasant, slinging pies and espresso with beer on tap.
Gourmet market & cafe offering a range of eats, including sandwiches, salads & pastries.
Casual slice & pie shop with rustic interiors, high-top seating & colorful wall murals.
Counter-order pizza spot on East Montague serving New York-style pies with beer and wine in a North Charleston strip mall.
Wood-fired pizzas made with local produce are served in a room decked out with recycled Vespa tires.
Sleek venue featuring signature sushi rolls & hibachi entrees, plus a full bar & daily happy hour.
Neighborhood pizza spot in a Mount Pleasant strip mall, slinging pies with beer on tap and a dog-friendly patio.
Casual quick-serve shop serving pizzas, subs & salads near the beach.
Family-run Italian market and deli on Scott Street serving imported goods, sandwiches, and wine in Mount Pleasant.
Pizza shop serving New York-style pies, catering to a late-night crowd till 3 AM Fridays/Saturdays.
Chinese & Japanese dishes, plus creative maki, served in a simple dining area with a sushi bar.
Neighborhood pizza joint off Clements Ferry, slinging pies with beer and wine for the Cainhoy corridor.
Brisket, burgers & veggie-driven seasonal fare in a lively, expansive brewery & live music venue.
Hip choice for contemporary twists on Southeast Asian staples like pho, banh mi & dumplings.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Casual, Brooklyn-based pizzeria chain serving brick-oven pies & calzones, plus wine & beer.
Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.
Neighborhood Italian on Johns Island's commercial strip, serving pizza and pasta with beer in a strip-mall setting.
Neighborhood cafe and market on McCarthy Street in North Charleston, pouring coffee and serving sandwiches alongside beer and wine.
Neighborhood strip-mall Japanese grill in West Ashley serving sushi and cooked plates with free parking and delivery options.
Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Family-friendly Japanese spot featuring sushi, hibachi cooking tables & a lengthy sake selection.
Serene hideaway offering refined Italian fare, a chef's tasting menu & patio dining in elegant digs.
Traditional Italian dishes prepared in a charming atmosphere with red-&-white checkered tablecloths.
Sushi plus hibachi & tempura entrees served by chefs that combine classic & Western-inspired styles.
Easygoing, modern eatery offering self-serve Japanese staples, such as teppanyaki & sushi rolls.
Landmark no-frills barbecue joint with meat slow-cooked in a wood-fire pit, plus outdoor seating.
Casual pizza spot inside the Wild Dunes resort on Isle of Palms, serving beer and wine alongside pies to vacationers and locals alike.
Local chain serving a menu of sushi & Pan-Asian entrees in a contemporary, stylish space.
Pizza, calzones, chicken sandwiches & subs served with Irish style in a diner atmosphere.
Counter-order pizza spot steps from the Folly Beach strip, serving slices and pies for the beach crowd.
Casual beach-strip pizza and sandwich counter on the Isle of Palms, steps from the ocean, with beer and a dog-friendly patio.