We had an amazing experience at Porchetta shop and it ended up being our favorite spot we ate at…read morewhile visiting! The shop itself is small and charming, right in the middle of town, with tons of sandwich options on the menu. The staff was incredibly welcoming and warm, and the service was super quick when we visited on a weekday (though we've heard weekends can get busy). We ordered the Chicken Milanese sandwich, which came on focaccia with bacon and an incredible sweet chili sauce that brought everything together perfectly. It was easily one of the best sandwiches we've had. We also tried the Bollito sandwich, a rich beef sandwich that came with a dipping broth on the side--absolutely unreal and packed with flavor. Overall, the experience was fantastic and the food was outstanding. If you're in Charleston, this place is a must-visit!

Service was good. Food was mediocre and underwhelming. We got the "Eggplant in Scapece,"…read more"Prosciutto Italiano," and "Porcini Rubbed Prime Rib." The flavor profile of the eggplant sandwich did not go well together and there were so few leaves of arugula that you count them. The italiano sandwich was fine, but you could easily make something comparable with grocery store items. Would not recommend and definitely not coming back.

I can't recommend this place enough! If you're reading this, do yourself a favor and head over to…read moreOpenTable to book a table at this incredible locally owned restaurant. We called on a Saturday evening hoping to accommodate a party of 30 later that night, and they welcomed us with less than 45 minutes' notice. We were beyond grateful for their hospitality. The entire staff was exceptional. Multiple servers worked together seamlessly, and even one of the owners jumped in to help serve drinks, appetizers, and entrées. Despite the size of our group, everything came out promptly, and every dish was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the Pork Osso Buco and loved every bite. We shared the calamari (not pictured), which was fantastic - especially dipped in their homemade marinara. I ordered the Spaghetti Pomodoro with added sausage, and it was a generous portion that was full of flavor. From the outstanding service and delicious food to the great music and cozy, low-lit atmosphere, this is a wonderful spot for a date night or a special dinner with friends and family. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we'll absolutely be back!

I wanted try this restaurant for a while, and my husband took me there for dinner about 3 months…read moreago. I have debated posting a review, and Yelp has requested a review a few times so here we go...will I ever eat at Ciao Bella again? NOPE. When I asked our waitress to suggest a dish that had marinara sauce and if the Fruit Del Mara could be served with marinara, she said "the dish is served with marinara cause they put those little tomatoes in the pasta." Did she think I asked about a different item on the menu?? The food was pretty good, but not one ounce of marinara sauce was included. The bread and oil/herbs/spices they served was one of the best I have ever had. So why 2 stars? #1 Waitress obviously didn't know anything about the food the restaurant she works(ed?) for served and/or just BS'ed me. #2 The seating arrangement sucks unless you enjoy having people you don't know sitting less than one foot from you on one side, and the other side the table is turned so it faces your table, so that the couple sitting there are facing you (our experience-apparently the female had a fear of abandonment as she sat next to her date instead of across from him - maybe this is the normal thing for some...) it was uncomfortable having the couple on our right side sitting less than five foot away, both facing us, just weird, but that's still not the reason for 2 stars. #3 Asked our *lovely* waitress for boxes and if we could take the bread and oil/herb dip we had left over too, which would require a to-go small bowel etc. "Of course! I will be right back!" Next thing I know, some dude was snatching up our plates, came back and slung the to-go boxes on the table. Not our appetizer, "Crispy Calamari", though, or the bread and oil, so I asked him can we please have a box for our appetizer and bread/oil? What an attitude this joker had! Didn't say a word and again grabbed the plate with the calamari with an attitude, came back and again slung the to-go box on the table. No bread/oil, even though we had some left over, maybe he didn't hear me? Oh he heard me but was apparently having a crappy day- and where was the waitress that was all sweet and said she would bring us boxes etc, - she was behind the bar, laughing and having a grand time with the customers. The food was good, not great; however, the bread/oil was so good we would have returned to try other items on their menu - but with the seating arrangements, confused or BS'ing waitress, and angry box-slinging miserable guy working there, we will have to pass...

The ambiance was wonderful. It felt like a European cafe with its variety of imported European…read moremeats, cheeses, and grocery items. We bought a few grocery items but plan to order food next time.

Such an underrated little place! This is one of our favorite stops for a quick snack, drink, or…read morecoffee. Love the ambience, great indoor and outdoor seating and nice views! They also have an amazing selection of specialty meats and cheeses. They even host periodic pop-ups for upcoming restaurants!

Can't miss restaurant in charleston- of the best meals I've had in a while!…read more They do have a full restaurant and more of a tavern area, and we sat in the tavern. It was intimate and cozy, perfect ambiance for a sweet date night! Reservations definitely recommended. We ordered a little bit of everything- biscuit, chicory salad, salmon crudo, swordfish, and pork rigatoni. Everything was excellent, specifically the salad and the swordfish! I truly think the chicory salad is the best salad I've ever had. The portion sizes were perfect and everything was super fresh and flavorful. We paired our dinner with a Verdejo white wine and it was amazing. The staff were super knowledgeable and descriptive with the menu options. While we were 100% satisfied with our choices, we kept eyeing the schnitzel and the burger that everyone was ordering. There was plenty of bar seating available and we were already planning our next dinner there for those two meals!

I came to Lowland Tavern after a Spoleto Festival performance with friends. The overall location…read morewas a convenient 6 minutes walking distance from the Gaillard Center. Upon entering, the restaurant was VERY dimly lit with a tavern-like aesthetic. We started with drinks: a hugo spritz and a campari spritz. Both were good! Unfortunately, things kind of went downhill a bit after that--not because of the food, but mainly for the service. Our waitress seemed annoyed with our party from the get-go. To be fair, some of our friends did arrive about 25 minutes later than expected (from another Spoleto event), but we were very up front about their delay upon arriving to the restaurant. Beyond that, our waitress just never smiled and always gave us looks that just made us feel like a burden. The menu is also poorly organized. Appetizers are not separated from mains--which is annoying when you're deciding what you want (thinking it's a main when it's not). For appetizers, we ultimately ordered the lowland biscuit, the celery salad, and the yellowfun tuna + snapper crudo. All were very tasty and well made! The celery salad is so refreshing! But that biscuit is absolutely delicious! We loved all of them! For my main, I split a tavern burger with my sister. Also very good and very cheesy! Our friends ordered drinks and the butterscotch desert. We all enjoyed the food, just wish the menu was better delineated and the service was better. For my campari spritz, and splitting the appetizers/main, I paid $91.60 with tax and tip. Given that Charleston has so many amazing restaurants, I'm not sure my first choice would be to return here purely due to the aforementioned. I'm giving them 4/5 stars purely for the food.

Over $18 for one medium sandwich with a single-serving bag of chips only with a dollar tip. The…read moreprices on their website are outdated. That is expensive but the sandwiches are big enough to feed 2 small people so, a meal for 2 under $20 ain't bad. The bread is truly amazing--chewy but doesn't cut your mouth. The woman working provided very good customer service. Just a casual deli so not much for ambiance but it's clean!

Solid sandwich stop on our way back from the beach. We ordered the turkey and tuna and both were…read moregreat. AO has a unique pita pocket bread that is light and "holds" the sandwich in. More importantly, AO's sandwiches TASTE fresh. Staff was friendly and open to custom orders (toasting, etc.). We look forward to our next post-beach sandwich run.

I highly recommend this place. My son and I went for his birthday and Mother's Day celebration…read more Everything was absolutely delicious. As a started my son had the CHAR-GRILLED OYSTERS and I had the SCAMPI DI V (lobster bisque with shrimps) served wit lightest focaccia bread with feather cheese on it. It was so amazing. For the entree, I think my son had BLACK TRUFFLE PIPETTE, it is a short rib pasta. I had the lobster ravioli. I could not really feel the lobster in the ravioli, but the taste was amazing. My son said his food was delicious as well. The next time I go back I would like to try BAROLO BRAISED SHORT RIBS. The atmosphere was very nice, there was music playing, but not overbearingly loud, but we went on a Monday at around 5pm. Weekends are probably a different vibe. The restaurant is adjoined to a parking garage and you can get 2 hours parking free if you get them to validate your parking ticket. I did not get the free parking because I saw the sign, but didn't know how to go about it. I guess I should have asked. But I highly recommend if you want amazing food. You wont be dissapointed. Server was very attentive and one thing that I did love about it was that utensil are on the table so if you are finished with one, you can just grab another one without having to request another utensil. I had a roman mule which was also amazing. Did not have space for dessert.

V Modern Italian has been getting a lot of buzz in Charleston, so I was excited to finally check it…read moreout with a friend. We had a great experience overall, and the atmosphere alone makes it worth checking out. The space is gorgeous, with an elevated, energetic feel that makes it perfect for a girls' night, date night or celebration. We originally made our reservation for the Girl Dinner experience but ended up ordering from the regular menu as well. The Marinara Meatballs were my favorite bite of the night, and the Char-Grilled Oysters were another standout. Everything was beautifully presented, and we finished the night with the tableside Cannoli Concierge, which was such a fun experience. I also loved the little extras, especially the pop-up flower shop that was part of Girl Dinner. Even with an early reservation, the restaurant was already packed, so I'd definitely recommend making reservations. Overall, V Modern Italian is a fun addition to Charleston's dining scene. The beautiful space, lively atmosphere and thoughtful touches make the experience feel like more than just dinner. I'd definitely go back, especially to try more of the menu. Bonus: They validate up to two hours of parking, which is always appreciated downtown.

Amazing service, great price, and quick lunch in store or to go. The food tasted wonderful. You can…read moretell it's homemade and from the heart. The restaurant was clean and the vibe is low key chill.

Stopped here on our way from Charleston to Myrtle Beach and it was great. Popular sandwich shop…read morewith friendly service. The food took a little while but when it came, it was so good! Tasted like a home made grilled cheese, good quality, hot and tasty!

Had a great girls night out at Avondale Wine & Cheese. It is such a warm and cozy vibe in there for…read morea chill night out. Our server was excellent and attentive. We started off with a bottle of Pinot Grigio. For food, we did the pick 4 for $24. You have any selection of meats, cheese, and tapas. We went with goat cheese, black truffle salami, caprese, and the real standout was the prosciutto wrapped dates stuffed with Gorgonzola cheese!! I would highly recommend trying those. Overall, it was a great experience and I am looking forward to going back soon!

Looking for a Girls' Night, date night, family time idea then check out Avondale Wine and Cheese!…read more Relaxing vibe, great food choices, and excellent wines! You can't go wrong!