Top Best Italian Restaurants in Kiawah Island

"This buzzing home-style dining room with a reliably dynamic atmosphere serves divine Italian fare, including an assortment of antipasti, house-made pastas and creamy rice dishes, alongside an amazing wine menu bursting with popular imported Italian labels."

"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..."

"Authentic historic district Italian restaurant, Chef Michael Toscano serves up lunch, brunch and dinner with modern Italian style. Impressive wine and craft cocktail program."

"Wild Olive’s Jacques Larson is a transplanted Frenchmen with the heart and stomach of a southerner — and an Italian. Located out on Johns Island west of Charleston, Wild Olive is like a trip to the Tuscan countryside, but just minutes from downtown Charleston. Starters to share include venison carpaccio with a "cacio e pepe" aioli, local arugula, Parmesan, Bull's Bay smoked sea salt and crostini, but Larson’s pastas keep regulars returning — including his light-as-a-pillow ricotta-goat cheese gnocchi."

"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."

"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."

"It's true that pizza might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Charleston cuisine, but if you do get the urge for a pie, this Elliotborough spot is the place to go. A true neighborhood favorite, you'll be among locals and plenty of college students who live in that area of town, all enjoying draft beer and creative pies. Check out the Supreme, which is heaped with pepperoni and sausage, or the OM, topped with balsamic tempeh and peppadew peppers."

"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."

"Another clandestine location, you’ll get to the entrance along a narrow, one-block street. Then enter a cozy room with a small, well-worn bar, the clink of glasses, and typically lots of laughter and conversation. Tastes of wine, olive oil, pasta, and osso bucco begin, and you’re intoxicated with Italy, romance, and Charleston."

"This intimate ristorante is off the beaten path but worth seeking out. The small but sophisticated menu features Northern ­Italian fare, including mouth watering choices like the chocolate espresso-rubbed filet served over whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, and aged balsamic veal jus."

"Outside of Charleston on the quieter island of Johns Island is the largest tree east of the Mississippi: the Angel Oak Tree. The Angel Oak Tree is a massive live oak that makes up for not being too old (only about 600 years) by being big and graceful. The branches seem to spread out from the tree for a wide expanse, requiring wires and supports in many parts."

"If you’re looking for free things to do in Charleston, then the Angel Oak Tree should top your list!. Although technically located on John’s Island, the Angel Oak Tree is thought to be one of the oldest living organisms in the United States at around 400 years old!. Kids and adults alike will stand in awe at this gentle giant."

"Standing at a massive height of 66.5 ft, the Angel Oak Tree is one of the most visited natural attractions in Charleston."

"The Isle of Palms County Park is a famous beachfront park offering a playground & umbrella rentals, alongside grills and an always-open sand volleyball court."

"This local chain has done gangbusters in the Southeast and with good reason. The ribs and pulled pork are finger-lickin’ good, especially doused in one of their many sauces—try the whiskey version. Dine with the crowds or get the goods to go."

"It's true that pizza might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Charleston cuisine, but if you do get the urge for a pie, this Elliotborough spot is the place to go. A true neighborhood favorite, you'll be among locals and plenty of college students who live in that area of town, all enjoying draft beer and creative pies. Check out the Supreme, which is heaped with pepperoni and sausage, or the OM, topped with balsamic tempeh and peppadew peppers."

"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."

"If there is only one site you visit in Hue, make sure this is it. Constructed in 1804 under the rule of Emperor Gia Long, this fortress…"

"Get spooked on a tour of Charleston’s most haunted building, The City Jail. The castle-like building on Magazine Street housed many of Charleston’s infamous criminals, from pirates to serial killers, over a period of one hundred and fifty years. Head inside after dark to explore the warden’s quarters and cells listening for the eerie rattle of chains and the slamming of cell doors as the spirits make their presence known."

"Bridge, frequently referred to as the Cooper River Bridge, dominates the view along the east coast of Charleston or the west coast of Mount Pleasant as it connects the two across the Cooper River. Construction of the bridge was completed in 2005. The massive bridge is one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world."

"Bridge is the sole land passage between the city and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It is 1,546 feet long and has eight lanes. At its highest point, the bridge soars 575 feet above the water."

"Also Read: MYRTLE BEACH: 5 THINGS THE MYRTLE BEACH KNOWN FOR. With eight lanes and two iconic, triangular arches, The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is undoubtedly a work of architectural beauty."