Top Best Italian Restaurants in Isle of Palms

"Another respected producer of its own pasta, Lucca swears by semolina flour for every shape it makes, including a spaghettoni prettily blackened by squid ink. While the terrific house-made charcuterie isn’t the ideal choice for an athlete trying to keep his or her hydration levels high, the cozy dining room, situated on a quiet corner of a neighborhood that’s still more residential than restaurant, is easy to enjoy, regardless of what’s ordered. 41-A Bogard St., 843-973-3323, luccacharleston.com"

"Chef Ken Vedrinksi, also chef at Coda Del Pesce on Isle of Palms, knows exactly what he's doing when preparing Italian food. We're just thankful he's chosen to bring is talents for authentic Italian to the city of Charleston, serving world-class pasta dishes from a Bogard Street corner at Trattoria Lucca. This casual, comfortable, and semi-subdued restaurant is warm and cozy inside, and the smells alone are enough to sell you on a long night of taste-testing."

"This unassuming building in a quiet, mostly residential neighborhood is serving up some of Charleston's best Italian. Trattoria Lucca, which opened up in 2008, is known for its pasta, made fresh in house daily. The restaurant's chef and owner, Ken..."

"Le Farfalle is the sort of eatery everyone wishes was in their neighborhood — the food is comforting, the airy atmosphere full of blue booths and bright paintings is relaxed, and there's always a regular from Harleston Village at the bar. The menus are full of pastas, like agnolotti with duck confit, and smaller plates, like octopus carpaccio, which allow patrons to choose if the meal experience will be a big Italian feast or a light snack."

"Opening its doors in 2009 and certified as South Carolina’s first Green Restaurant in 2013, Wild Olive is an Italian culinary gem. Serving homemade variations of all of Italy’s classic national dishes, Wild Olive follows the local trend of sustainability and active collaboration with local producers. The restaurant attempts to bring authentic Italian culture to a city where the occasional respite from Low Country dining is certainly welcomed by adventurous locals."

"Wild Olive is a rustic-chic eatery on St John’s Island that serves a simple menu of Italian staples and artisanal classics, accompanied by an extensive wine list. The eatery opened in 2009 with the aim of bringing authentic Italian cuisine to Charleston, Wild Olive offers handcrafted pasta, wood-fired pizza, house-cured charcuterie and excellent desserts. A list of food-friendly wines completes the experience."

"After passing the River Road intersection of Maybank Highway, the traffic onto Johns Island seems to open up just a bit, but if you hit the accelerator too much, you'll zip right by this restaurant."

"This cozy corner pizza joint is a locals' favorite, located in the heart of the residential Elliotborough neighborhood. D'Als, as it is called by its regulars, is an excellent place to kick back and enjoy a beer and a couple of slices of thin, cheesy pizza. But, if you must take it to go, you can expect a pizza experience that's just as delicious as dine-in."

"Learning from their father, Nick and Ben D’Allesandro serve what they know best: traditional-style pizza. The parlor in Cannonborough-Elliotborough has staked a claim as a favorite among CofC students and other neighborhood residents with delicious dine-in, carry-out, and delivery options."

"I am a little annoyed with myself that I forgot to include D’Allesandro’s Pizza the first time I wrote this article. Their Philly-style pizza is definitely the best pizza in Charleston, SC, in my opinion. And they’ve always got great happy hour and lunch specials, to boot."

"Bargain hunters will want to head to this shopping center in North Charleston, which offers more than 100 different discounted and outlets shops from name brand clothiers like Michael Kors, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF FIFTH, Coach, Forever 21, Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Banana Republic, and Brooks Brothers. Athletic companies Nike, Adidas, Under Armor, and New Balance have stores here as well, as do accessory brands like Vera Bradley, Sunglasses Hut, and Claire's. The outlets are only about 2 miles from Charleston International Airport, so if you're driving or renting a car, it's worth your time to swing by on the way in or out of town."

"Once you have strayed far downtown amidst vintage streets and boutiques of Charleston, prepare to unleash the serious shopper in you at Tanger Outlets - an enormous mall with a full-service inventory of 100 factory stores world-famous brands, accessories, and footwear. Among all the malls of this eminent US-based chain, Charleston's outlet is home to multinational tenants like Gap and Ascena. Bask in the tropical South Carolina sun at Tanger Outlets’ open-air shops and enjoy a 30% discount on specialty retail goods, a fraction of the normal cost of shopping in Charleston."

"Whatever luxurious brand that you can think of, you will find it here. Be it local or international brands, you will find them all side by side. There are great discounts in the stores and you are guaranteed value for money in the store like Nine West, Skechers, Coach, Ralph Lauren, Saks Off 5th, Nike, Michael Kors, Under Armour, Old Navy, Gap, Palmetto Moon, and Tommy Hilfiger."

"Lowcountry Consignments adds special charm to home interiors through unique consignment pieces, quality furniture pieces & home decor. We have an unrivaled array of: Dining Tables & Chairs, Artwork, Beds, Sofas, Accent Chairs, Area Rugs, Home Decor, Bar Stools, Ottomans, Decorative Pillows, Bookcases, Side Tables, Mirrors, Wine Racks, Lamps & Outdoor Furniture within a broad range of budgets. Summer Hours Open Tuesday -Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm."

"For a traditional shopping mall experience away from the business of downtown, head to Mount Pleasant, a suburb about 10 miles northeast of the city. This open-air shopping district has more than 65 stores, including national shops like Belk, Old Navy, Victoria's Secret, J. Jill, Loft, Ultra Beauty, and Barnes & Noble as well as local boutiques like Copper Penny and Millie Lynn, which sell women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. The complex also has several fast casual and chain restaurants like Qdoba and P.F."

"If you are looking for varieties within a one-stop shopping center, this open-air mall brings you 65 national and local brands to choose from. Away from the bustling downtown crowds, this serene mall with a majestic fountain houses upscale clothing and cosmetic stores like Barnes & Noble, Belk, Pick Up Sticks, Banana Republic, Ulta Beauty Francesca’s apart from boutique items, children’s fashion, and sportswear. Want to catch a break from the shopping frenzy?"

"Outdoor shopping center with dozens of stores, including Belk, Buckle, GAP, Old Navy, Southern Tide, Chico's, LOFT, Soma, Victoria's Secret, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, Longhorn Steakhouse, P.F. Chang's, TCBY, TGI Fridays, Zoes Kitchen, Pandora, GameStop, Bed Bath & Beyond, Regal Cinema, Bath & Body Works, GNC, Ulta Beauty, Rack Room Shoes, Barnes & Noble, Palmetto Moon, Peloton, Sunglass Hut, Hyatt Place, LensCrafters, Jos."

"This beige, white, and Robin's egg blue-colored bakery and dessert shop is small, but hard to miss among Cannon Street's residential buildings and businesses. Sugar Bakeshop has been a massive hit among both locals and visitors to Charleston since opening its doors in 2007, bringing in a growing circle of walk-in sweet lovers as well as special order party and event patrons. From day one, this uber-cute bakery has made local produce sourcing a priority, and the freshness of their ingredients is showcased in a major way among the flavors of their cakes and cupcakes."

"The squat, square block that is Sugar Bakeshop is just so cute!. Snap a shot of its printed shop name or turn the corner to find the cupcake motif painted on its side. For an Instagram-worthy photo, you can pose with your treat of the day (this lavender blueberry cupcake was so yummy!)."

"This is, without question, one of the best bakeries in Charleston, South Carolina. Sugar Bakeshop is a small but cute bakery with helpful staff and super friendly owners. All their baked goods are fantastic: the cakes, tarts, cookies, muffins, pies are great."