Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

Nunzio is a love letter to two food cultures — the Italian roots of Chef Nunzio Patruno and the Lowcountry larder of the South Carolina coast. The result is a restaurant that feels genuinely distinctive in a way that most places on the island don't.

The handmade pastas are the anchor of the menu — proper Italian technique applied to local ingredients. The fresh-caught local seafood gets preparations that honor both traditions. And the patio at Nunzio is one of the nicest outdoor dining settings in the New Orleans Road restaurant district.

Consistently ranked among the top restaurants on HHI by both locals and critics. If you're doing one special dinner on the island, this is a strong contender.