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Charleston, SC
Best Italian (Restaurants)
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Al di La |
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25 Magnolia Rd, Charleston 29407 • 843-571-2321 |
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WEST ASHLEY. Cozy and quaint, this little Italian dining room sets guests at ease. The aroma of hearty Northern Italian numbers, from creamy risotto with scallops and asparagus to fettuccine Bolognese, waft from the kitchen, tempting diners as they deliberate over the menu and sip flavorful wine. Next door, chef-owner John Marshall runs a wine bar that offers tasty Mediterranean bites and pizzas made in a wood-burning oven. |
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Bacco |
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976 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt. Pleasant 29464 • 843-884-6969 |
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MOUNT PLEASANT. Former Al Di La chef Michael Scognamiglio started up his own place in mid-2007. So far, it's been a success, with guests raving about his southern Italian creations. |
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Bocci's |
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158 Church St, Charleston 29401 • 843-720-2121 |
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MARKET. Housed in a 19th-century building, this romantic restaurant features stuccoed walls and tiled floors in a nod towards Old World charm. Its authentic Italian fare starts with sauteed mussels, calamari, and a classic caprese salad. Entrees, then, include pancetta-wrapped beef tenderloin, veal Marsala, shellfish fra diavolo, and a range of lush, baked pastas. A good wine list assures an apt complement, and desserts are worth saving room for. |
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Capriccio's |
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1034 Chuck Dawley Blvd, Mount Pleasant 29464 • 843-881-5550 |
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MOUNT PLEASANT. Hungry families fill tables at this popular Mount Pleasant pasta joint, where locals return frequently, raving about the amazing lasagna. The evening is enhanced by the warm personality of chef-owner Jacques Bouguyon, who makes everyone feel at home. Although Capriccio's may be off the beaten track, it's certainly worth the trip. |
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Fulton Five |
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5 Fulton St, Charleston 29401 • 843-853-5555 |
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. Owner Sylvia Meier has lovingly made this small yet elegant restaurant into one of the best places to dine on northern Italian cuisine. Do not expect to find an Americanized version of Italian here, as every emphasis has been placed on authenticity. Specialties like risotto, lemon sherbet with Campari, and antipasto Spoleto, mozzarella and prosciutto wrapped in a romaine lettuce leaf and drizzled with olive oil and diced tomatoes, are not to be missed. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Garibaldi |
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49 S Market St, Charleston 29401 • 843-723-7153 |
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. For relaxed Italian cuisine at its finest, this sister restaurant to Anson's is a great choice. Chef Garibaldi provides a wide variety of beef, seafood and pasta dishes with an extensive wine list. If you can't get there early, be sure to make reservations, as this place is always crowded. |
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User Rating: 6.5 / 10
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Il Cortile Del Re |
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193-A King St, Charleston 29401 • 843-853-1888 |
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DOWNTOWN. Run by a husband-wife team, Il Cortile Del Re is said to be one of the best in Charleston for authentic Tuscan cuisine. Enjoy the quaint dining rooms as well as the shaded courtyard. It's a little hard to find, so give yourself some time to get there. |
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User Rating: 9.75 / 10
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Mercato |
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102 N Market St, Charleston 29401 • 843-722-6393 |
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DOWNTOWN. Beautiful red booths and funky colored light fixtures accent this restaurant's alluring two-story interior. Patrons feast on appetizing dishes like white bean minestrone or spaghetti carbonara – available in full and half portions – and fantastic mains, from whole roasted sea bass topped with capers to delicious osso buco. Champagne, cocktails and an extensive wine list add to the pleasure. |
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MUSE Restaurant & Wine Bar |
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82 Society St, Charleston 29401 • 843-577-1102 |
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DOWNTOWN. Set in a charming old home, Muse is one of Charleston's more intimate, romantic restaurants. The menu ranges around the Mediterranean, with a focus on fresh Italian specialties. Enjoy grilled calamari with capers, gnocchi Bolognese, butternut squash ravioli with brown butter-sage sauce and hazelnuts, spaghetti puttanesca, pork tenderloin with green peppercorn-Dijon sauce, or grilled shrimp over polenta with basil-tomato-chardonnay cream sauce. Dozens of wines are offered by the glass, too, so you can pair your food with the perfect vintage. |
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Oak Steakhouse |
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17 Broad St, Charleston 29401 • 843-722-4220 |
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DOWNTOWN. Temptations abound at this extravagant, multi-level Italian steakhouse. Elegant starters include tuna tartare, made with sashimi grade yellowfin tuna in spicy ginger soy sauce, and decadent gorgonzola fondue. Bacon-wrapped filet mignon, NY strip and marinated bone-in rib-eye are popular dinner choices, and seafood and vegetarian options are also available. |
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