Basilico Pizzeria & Italian Cuisine
1175 Woods Crossing Road, Suite 10 at Shops by the Mall, Greenville BasilicoSC.com
From pizza to pasta and sauteed dishes to homemade pastries, there’s something for every lover of Italian food at this family-friendly restaurant.
Bocca Pure Italian Restaurant
2660 Poinsett Highway, Greenville BoccaPureItalian.com
This family-owned and operated restaurant prides itself on using the freshest ingredients. When possible, vegetables are sourced from the family garden.
Davani’s
1922 Augusta St., No. 111A, Greenville DavanisRestaurant.com
This eatery, led by husband-and-wife team Rocky and Stephanie Davani, has an inviting atmosphere that is just as much about being a spot for special occasions and gatherings as it is about enjoying classic Italian cuisine.
DeMarco’s Italian
366 Field St., Suite A at 408 Jackson, Greenville
DeMarcosItalian.com
This family-owned Italian restaurant serves a variety of pizzas with fresh-made dough and Italian-inspired cocktails. Pasta dishes are sourced from The Pasta Addict.
Indaco
40 W. Broad St., Greenville IndacoRestaurant.com
Handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and an exciting cocktail menu are front and center at this popular dining spot. Choose the main dining room or go al fresco on the covered patio with views of Main Street.
Jianna
207 S. Main St., Greenville JiannaGreenville.com
This modern Italian osteria led by chef Michael Kramer features house-made pasta, fresh seasonal ingredients and, of course, oysters — complemented by stellar views of Main Street.
L’INCANTO
117 E. Poinsett St., Greer Lincantosc.com
This charming restaurant in downtown Greer focuses on cuisine from Northern Italy.
Limoncello
401 River St., Greenville LimoncelloGvl.com
This restaurant’s classic Italian cuisine is complemented by an all-Italian wine list, curated from award-winning vineyards across the region. You may sit inside, or outside on the piazza.
Mama Mozzarella
126 Augusta St. at Gather GVL, Greenville @MamaMozzarella
Located in Gather GVL, this Italian eatery has a variety of apps, wraps, sandwiches and salads. On a warm day, cool off with an Italian ice pop or some gelato.
Pastavino
441 The Parkway, Greer PastavinoItalian.com
Founded by cousins Niko and George Sakellis, this restaurant delivers both Maryland-style crab cakes and Italian classics.
Portofino’s Italian Restaurant
30 Orchard Park Drive at Magnolia Plaza, Greenville PortofinosSC.com
This family-owned restaurant has been a Greenville staple since 1997. Signature dishes include the tortellaci pasta and the scarpariello.
Ristorante Bergamo
100 N. Main St., Greenville RistoranteBergamo.com
This restaurant was a foodie hotspot long before Main Street was cool. Established 35 years ago in a historic corner building in the heart of downtown, founder Nello Gioia — and now new owner Gian Pietro Ferro — interpret their native northern Italian cuisine.
Sciortino’s Trattoria & Pizzeria
3734 Pelham Road, Greenville SciortinosTrattoria.com
Diners can experience New York-style pasta and pizza right here in Greenville. The menu also has traditional Italian chicken, beef and seafood entrees.
Spaghetti Westurn
2728 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville SpaghettiWesturngvl.com
Jason Saunders, formerly of Jianna, and his wife, Adrienne Saunders, opened this “semolina saloon” in 2021. The restaurant offers scratch-made pasta in a laid-back setting straight out of an old Western movie.
Tavola
620 BridgeWay Blvd. at BridgeWay Station, Mauldin TavolaItalian.com
The architecture and cuisine are inspired by the Italian countryside; executive chef Beau Owens and his team prepare scratch-made pasta daily. Dishes range from small, shareable plates like arancini to classics like veal marsala.
Trattoria Giorgio
121 S. Main St., Greenville
This eatery is renowned for authentic cuisine inspired by chef Giorgio Todisco’s childhood in Bergamo, Italy. Ambiance is the No. 1 ingredient in this cozy, elegant eatery.
Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
105 E. Beacon Drive, Greenville TraviniaGreenville.com
Come enjoy authentic Italian food featuring chicken, steak, pasta and salads. There’s a great selection of Italian wines and a curated selection of craft cocktails.
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Fast Fact
If you’d like to dine on authentic Italian food at home, check out The Cook’s Station’s classes. There’s Pasta 101, tortellini-making and preparing sauces. There are lots of other classes to enhance your at-home culinary skills from cast iron cooking to seasonal specialties.
515 Buncombe St., Greenville
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