Highest-rated Italian Restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina by Diners

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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina by diners

It's no surprise that, in most countries, traditional national cuisine is the most popular, according to a . But Italian food isn't just top-rated in Italy—it ranks as the second-most popular cuisine in Germany and France and takes the bronze spot in the U.K., Mexico, and India as well.

Of course, it's also among Americans' favorites—and there's lots to love about it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken Parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering, even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.

Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feelings. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, Parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.

Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Charleston based on diners' reviews on as of January 2025.

Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.

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#27. New York City Pizza

- Rating: 3.1/5 (261 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 190 East Bay St. Ste 102 Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#26. La Fontana Authentic Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.2/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1759 Savannah Hwy Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Pasta Shops
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#25. Marco's Pizza

- Rating: 3.3/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 1319 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Ste 105 Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Italian
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#24. Vincent Chiccos

- Rating: 3.6/5 (277 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: Hutson Alley 39G John St. Ste G Hutson Alley Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Sandwiches
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#23. Legami

- Rating: 3.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 492 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#22. Pizzeria Di Giovanni

- Rating: 3.8/5 (324 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 40 North Market St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#21. Famulari's Pizzaria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1721 Clements Ferry Road Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#20. Yous Guys Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.0/5 (162 reviews)
- Address: 827 Folly Road Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
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#19. Le Farfalle

- Rating: 4.0/5 (684 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 15 Beaufain St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#18. Famulari's Pizzeria - West Ashley

- Rating: 4.1/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2408 Ashley River Road Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#17. Pizza a Modo Mio

- Rating: 4.1/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3125 Bees Ferry Road Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Food Trucks
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#16. Melfi's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 721 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#15. Mario's Italian Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1300 Savannah Hwy Ste 4 Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#14. Sorelle Mercato

- Rating: 4.2/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 88 Broad St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: New American, Italian
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#13. Muse Restaurant & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.2/5 (527 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 82 Society St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bars
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#12. Crust Wood Fired Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (299 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1956 B Maybank Hwy Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#11. Chez Nous

- Rating: 4.3/5 (328 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6 Payne Court Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: French, Spanish, Italian
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#10. Indaco

- Rating: 4.3/5 (740 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 526 King St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. Mondo's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 915 Folly Road Ste U Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#8. Frannie & The Fox

- Rating: 4.3/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 181 Church St. Charleston, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch
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