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Columbia, SC
Best Italian (Restaurants)
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Al's Upstairs Italian Restaurant |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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304 Meeting St, West Columbia 29169 • 803-794-7404 |
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CAYCE / WEST COLUMBIA. Known as a special occasion hotspot, Al's Upstairs does everything right, from its tuxedo-clad servers to its fantastic skyline view to its classic (mostly) Italian cuisine. Begin with a Caesar salad, crab-stuffed mushrooms or fried green tomatoes topped with gorgonzola and red pepper coulis. Follow with chicken parmigiana, veal saltimbocca or mustard-crusted rack of lamb. The second-floor restaurant is extremely popular for romantic occasions (think Valentine's Day, prom night), so plan accordingly! |
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User Rating: 9.6 / 10
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Dianne's on Devine |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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2400 Devine St, Columbia 29205 • 803-254-3535 |
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DEVINE STREET. Long considered one of Columbia's top tables, Dianne's admirably maintains its contemporary, upscale ambience and varied menu, making it a popular destination for local deal-makers. Start with an antipasto platter for two, and then enjoy linguine with clam sauce, fettuccine Alfredo, or eggplant parmesan. Try trout picatta, chicken cacciatore or crab-stuffed filet mignon as your main course. Movers and shakers gather in the lounge (which features live music nightly) to see and be seen. |
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User Rating: 9.6666 / 10
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Garibaldi's of Columbia |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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2013 Greene St, Columbia 29205 • 803-771-8888 |
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Five Points might not come immediately to mind for old-school fine dining, but that's exactly what you'll find at Garibaldi's. Expect classic Italian dishes, careful service, and an elegant Art Deco setting complete with jazzy background music – it's ideal for business dinners or dates. The regular menu includes tasty and traditional pastas, seafood, beef and chicken, but the daily specials are usually a step up and worth exploring. Great wine list, too. |
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Gervais & Vine |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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620A Gervais St, Columbia 29201 • 803-799-8463 |
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THE VISTA. This Vista spot is a upscale gathering spot that gets great reviews for its wine list (more than 40 available by the glass) and awesome selection of tapas. The setting is sharp and sophisticated without being too dressy, and there's patio seating for evenings when it's nice out. Well-heeled 20-somethings keep the bar area lively, especially on the weekends, and they're especially keen on Gervais & Vine's lineup of craft brews. |
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Pasta Fresca |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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3405 Forest Dr, Columbia 29204 • 803-787-1838 |
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FT JACKSON / EAST COLUMBIA. Locally owned pasta joint where everything is made in-house, fresh, every day. Including the pasta. |
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Ristorante Divino |
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803 Gervais St, Columbia 29201 • 803-799-4550 |
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THE VISTA. Chef-owner Fulvio Valsecchi's Northern Italian cuisine has reached near-legendary status in the Midlands. The classic atmosphere augments selections such as smoked mountain trout, Italian sausage with polenta and marinara, gnocchi with your choice of sauce, seasonally changing risottos, and roasted veal chops stuffed with prosciutto and fontina. Making a selection from the award-winning wine list may be a tad daunting, but servers are well-versed and willing to help. |
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Travinia Italian Kitchen |
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101 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd, Columbia 29229 • 803-419-9313 |
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COLUMBIA NORTHEAST. With a warm Tuscan color palette, Travinia artfully achieves a place as one of Columbia's most appealing, unpretentious restaurants. Efficient servers accommodate guests, who relax to top-quality food and conversation as Rat Pack vocalists croon in the background. Traditional dishes include saltimbocca, scallops and shrimp pancetta, seafood pescatora and chicken piccata; grilled steaks and beautifully composed salads also find a place. Cap everything with a classic cannoli or a serving of tiramisu. |
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Villa Tronco |
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(Restaurants - Italian) |
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1213 Blanding St, Columbia 29201 • 803-256-7677 |
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DOWNTOWN. In the restaurant biz, longevity is usually an indication of reliability. Villa Tronco has been around for 60+ years and continues to be popular – lunch is a little less busy, so if you're looking for a substantial midday meal this is a great choice. The crab cakes, drizzled with roasted red pepper sauce, are fantastic (for a light meal, try a crab cake atop a spinach salad). Burgers get a fresh, Italian-style spin (topped with spinach, romano and fontina, or with prosciutto and mozzarella), or you can opt for a traditional main course such as chicken piccata, veal marsala, or lasagna. |
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