Highest-rated Italian Restaurants in Myrtle Beach by Diners

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Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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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#30. Ducatis Pizzeria & Trattoria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 960 Cipriana Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#29. Angelo's Steak & Pasta

- Rating: 3.6/5 (712 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2311 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Buffets
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#28. Mama Mia Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.6/5 (149 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1155 Robert M Grissom Pkwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#27. Serafino's

- Rating: 3.7/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 587 Burcale Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, New American, Chicken Wings
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#26. Ramando's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (253 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#25. Hot Tomato Italian Restaurant & Brick Oven

- Rating: 3.8/5 (571 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 21st Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
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#24. Lombardo's Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 3.8/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7604 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#23. River Oaks Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 154 Sapwood Road Ste 107 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
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#22. Capriccio Restaurant & Pizzeria

- Rating: 3.9/5 (238 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1285 38th Ave. North Plantation Point Plaza Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#21. Ginos Real New york Pizza

- Rating: 3.9/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3771 Renee Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#20. Nonna's Taste of Italy

- Rating: 3.9/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 2132 Oakheart Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#19. Maggi D's Fine Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.0/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 Seaboard St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#18. Flamingo Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (608 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7050 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Italian
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#17. Cafe Vincenzo's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 7710 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
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#16. Scotto's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.1/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4030 River Oaks Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#15. Gino's Real New York Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3521 Belle Terre Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#14. Gios Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (149 reviews)
- Address: 7915 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Caterers
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#13. Quagliata Brothers Italian deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Delis
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#12. Luigi's Trattoria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 61st Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#11. Little Italy

- Rating: 4.4/5 (529 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3001 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#10. Crave Italian Oven & Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (671 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5900 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars
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#9. Toscana Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2703 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#8. Ciao

- Rating: 4.4/5 (528 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5223 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
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#7. AJ's Pizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5917 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#6. The Waterway House Sports & Spirits

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9814 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Sports Bars, Italian, Pizza
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