South Carolina, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Bluffton

January 21, 2020 Madelene Haan

Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Bluffton, South Carolina, United States. Bluffton is a Lowcountry town in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is primarily located around U.S. Route 278, between Hilton Head Island and Interstate 95. The town's original one square mile area, now known as Old Town, is situated on a bluff along the May River. The population was counted by the 2010 census at 12,893. Bluffton is the fastest growing municipality in South Carolina with a population over 2,500, growing 882.7% between the 2000 and 2010 census. Bluffton is the fifth largest municipality in South Carolina by land area. The town is a primary city within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Bluffton is known for its eclectic Old Town district and natural views of the May River. It has been called "the last true coastal village of the South."
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10. NYC Pizza

107 Belfair Oaks Blvd Belfair Plaza, Bluffton, SC 29910-4813 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Serves Alcohol, Delivery, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible +1 843-757-9500 http://www.ilovenycp.com
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3 based on 45 reviews

NYC Pizza

843 757 9500

Reviewed By Brian D

Unfortunately this area is not known for great pizza. We are originally from the NY metropolitan area and good pizza was readily available. New York pizza is one of the better pies in the area. If you specifically ask for crisp and well done you might get it, although not always . The sauce is fairly good . The personnel are friendly and efficient.

9. New York City Pizza

107 Towne Dr, Bluffton, SC 29910-4203 Pizza, Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Delivery, Reservations, Seating [email protected] +1 843-757-9500 https://www.newyorkcitypizza.com/
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3 based on 97 reviews

New York City Pizza

Reviewed By JUDYandSWEETIE

IT IS NO NYC PIZZA !EXCLAMATION !I was promised the world by a local friend who assured me that NYC pizza NYC Pizza, but alas, all I got was pie-in-the-sky, my oh my !More exclamation. Bland sauce, light on the cheese, crust paper thin and crispy as a crisp cracker, small, noisy and cramped dining area, cold environs, (probably HOT in the spring/summer), dark inside, dank so much the place did stank of stale beer in the rear, flavorless salad, expensive food, lots of nerds outside waiting for pizza who just LOVED to puff puff puff away on cigs and joints......... BUT........the service was great, though she, our server, did lie a white lie when she told me that our Pies would be flexible, bendable, hot, fresh and tasty and flavor-fully delish............oh boy and oh girl was she ever wrong to the tune of a big fat bil and a deceitful pizza joint song ! More exclamation.I'd look around and about elsewhere before dropping my dollars at this dump, my friends......until then...........Good luck finding great pizza at this establishment. .

8. Village Pasta Shoppe

10 Johnston Way Ste B, Bluffton, SC 29910-9684 Italian Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible +1 843-540-2095 https://www.facebook.com/thevillagepastashoppe/
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4 based on 22 reviews

Reviewed By 3xnananana

They offer fresh breads, pastas and sauces. It is a shop to pick up your choices and then take them home to warm them up.

7. Cheap Seats Tavern 2

142 Burnt Church Rd Ste A, Bluffton, SC 29910-6443 Italian, Pizza, Pub, American, Bar Lunch, Dinner Delivery, Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar [email protected] +1 843-837-3287 http://www.cheapseatstavern.com
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4 based on 85 reviews

Cheap Seats Tavern 2

Reviewed By MayRiverGirl

Cheap Seats in Bluffton never disappoints. I have visited on many occasions, and have also utilized their delivery service. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience. A few days ago, Ryan promptly delivered 2 delicious pizzas that arrived when they said they would. We visited last night and listened to Fishwhistle, a local funky band who were playing outside. Just a fabulous vibe. Family friendly, great outside space with picnic tables and a stage for entertainment. I recommend Cheap Seats without hesitation.

6. The Upper Crust

30 William Pope Dr, Bluffton, SC 29909-7515 Italian, Pizza Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Seating, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 843-705-5520 http://theuppercrustokatie.mypub.website
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4 based on 115 reviews

The Upper Crust

Reviewed By rowdygirl00

A friend recommended we eat lunch at Upper Crust since I hadn't tried it. The menu was interesting and I settled for the Chicken Red Pepper Wrap. Very good and the wrap was pizza crust! My friend went for the Shrimp Salad which was excellent! She highly recommended the pizza so I will return to try it out!

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5. Nonna Lucia

5 Godfrey Pl Suite 1, Bluffton, SC 29910-9055 Italian Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Live Music, BYOB [email protected] +1 843-707-4281 http://www.blufftonnonnalucia.com
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4 based on 109 reviews

Nonna Lucia

Nonna Lucia is back! Owners Michelle and Julio Licona are pleased to announce their Grand Re-Opening! New menu same great award winning Chef. Come see why Nonna Lucia won Best All Around Restaurant, Best Italian Restaurant, Best New Restaurant and more! W

Reviewed By Dianne M

Great place to enjoy fresh food, friendly people and entertainment. Must give this place a try with specials changing all the time.Thank you for the great review. All of our seafood is local and we offer fresh pasta and freshly grated parm ! Our biggest source of business comes from word of mouth and reviews like this. We look forward to having you visit again soon!

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4. Mulberry Street

1476 Fording Island Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-6510 Italian, International Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible +1 843-837-2426 http://www.mulberrystreettrattoria.net/
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4 based on 197 reviews

Mulberry Street

Has been at this location 8 years now- a local favorite

Reviewed By The_Preacher55

Upon entering we were greeted at the door by the owner who told us of their restaurant. The waiter was friendly and knowledgeable and the food was wonderful. Started with healthy cocktails, then onto the delicious calamari. I had the crab stuffed shrimp while my wife had the halibut - both delicious. Although we were both stuffed we made room to split the tiramasu served with complimentary Cappacinos. From beginning to end a great dining experience.

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3. Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta Bluffton

25 Bluffton Rd No. 601, Bluffton, SC 29910-7618 Italian, American, Pizza Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Delivery, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service +1 843-815-9200 http://www.facebook.com/GiuseppisBluffton/
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4 based on 319 reviews

Giuseppi's Pizza & Pasta Bluffton

Reviewed By Linda B

Wanted to grab lunch after checking out the Hurricane Preparedness Expo at Home Depot and Giuseppe's came to mind. I love the one on Hilton Head so decided to give their Bluffton location a try. The staff was friendly and attentive. I had the Onion Mushroom Steak and Cheese Hoagie. It was packed with tender and tasty meat, fried onions and mushrooms for sure. You get to choose the type of cheese you want and it came with a choice of fries or pasta salad. I had enough left over to bring it home for my husband to have when he gets f home from work. Very yummy!Thanks for the great review!

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2. Nonna Rosa Italian Restaurant

198 Okatie Village Dr Suite 105, Bluffton, SC 29909-7527 Italian Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer [email protected] +1 843-707-1750 http://www.nonnarosabluffton.com/
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4 based on 250 reviews

Nonna Rosa Italian Restaurant

Reviewed By joc55

We've had dinner at Nonna Rosa before with some service/server issues, but have never really complained til now. Our server, as it's listed on our receipt, since he never told us his name, as they usually do, is G. Graziano. We had a reservation for 6:15 on Saturday 9/7, waited about 10 minutes to be seated. Got the seats along the banquette, very small tables for 2 and too close to other tables on either side. Bread came out fairly quickly. Took a while for a server to come over to take a drink order, and when asked if we wanted wine, he took away our wine glasses and disappeared. Waited a bit more, then he came over and asked if we had any questions about the menu and we said not really, and he was about to leave and we called him back and said that we wanted to place a drink order. Grey Goose martini straight up w/olives on the side for me and hubby wanted a Bullet Manhattan straight up. Waited about 15 minutes, watched our waiter serve other tables, take orders, walk in and out of the kitchen numerous times and ignore us. Finally got his attention and asked about our drink order, was told in a curt manor, that the bartender is working on it. So he marched himself over to the bar and voila, came back with our drink orders, but not what we ordered!! Husband's manhattan was on the rocks with ice clearly melting. Again, the waiter just put them down and proceeded to walk away, and we had to call him back and say that it was not what was ordered, he wanted it straight up. At that point the waiter got an attitude and leaned in and said, you could say please!! Well how about the waiter saying that he's sorry, he's the one that should know what we ordered and didn't care that it wasn't correct. So we waited for the right drink and I didn't taste mine til hubby got his. But when I did finally taste it it wasn't Grey Goose martini, it had a thicker consistency and a flavor that I couldn't put my fingers on, and also I had gotten blue cheese olives on the side with no toothpick, in a shot glass. I've gotten olives on the side before and they're 3 Queen Pimiento Olives slid on a toothpick. Oh well.... it tasted good, so I didn't complain, didn't want to get the waiters nose out of joint anymore than it already was. The table next to us had mentioned to us that they felt that we were being ignored and not served properly or efficiently!! They had the waitress we would have liked. That just boosted our feelings about that even more so if another table recognizes that. They felt bad for us. We had just received our drinks and waiter wanted to take our order. Told him that we weren't ready yet. Eventually we did get his attention when we were ready and we place our order. Hubby ordered the eggplant rollatini appetizer, pear and gorgonzola salad and veal piccata. I ordered the caesar salad w/anchovies and the sea bass special. We waited and waited and our salads came out first, delivered by someone else who then said the eggplant rollatini will be right out. Now who on God's green earth wants a hot dish sitting there with your salads. Not only that but the tables are so small there was no room for it anyway. Told her we wanted to wait til we finished our salads. Had figured the appetizer would come out first and then salads. And also told her not to fire up our entrees since we still had the appetizer to eat. Ordered a glass of Pinot Grigio which came promptly. Also noticed that we had paper napkins, which was unusual, while all other tables had the cloth ones, so we had to ask for them. Now the other table next to us, a couple, called over the waiter and asked if they could buy a bottle of wine to go. I think that's against the law unless you have a special license for it. And the liquor laws close liquor stores at 7 p.m. and they're closed on Sundays. He brought the bottle wrapped in plastic bag with another bill for it ad the walked out. Meal ended, asked for the Limoncello Cake to go, which we have had before and it's really good. Got it and the bill. I was charged extra for the blue cheese olives which I had never ordered, oh well. And when we got home and opened up the bag with the cake, surprise... it was a sliver of a piece, almost like the regular slice was cut in half. The table next to us had 2 of them fairly nice size, and we've had it before, so we know what it should be. Charged $8 for a sliver!! Now we're talking about a $150 check at this restaurant. Thank you for your review this gives us a wonderful opportunity to better our service at our restaurant. The server that you spoke about is no longer working here as we take pride in our service and customer satisfaction. Also we are investigating the sale of wine that we also do not allow. This review was appreciated and we have definitely responded and in turn corrective of actions have been taken. We would please invite you back when you come back to us ask for Danny or Peppe. We want you to have a wonderful experience I would like to apologize in person.

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1. Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante

163 Bluffton Rd Suite F, Bluffton, SC 29910-6225 Italian, Sicilian, Southern-Italian Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +1 843-815-6900 http://www.dolcevitarustica.com/
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4 based on 438 reviews

Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante

Dolce Vita is a fine dinning restaurant ,authentic southern and central italian cuisine.you will experience all homemade and prepared to order old world style.

Reviewed By 1Bluffton

We were greeted graciously and immediately seated. Our Waiter was attentive but not hovering. We were checked on by the host and had a delightful evening. Dinner was spectacular. Yummy Scallops, Lasagna, Involtini, Wine Dessert & Coffee were all excellent. It was a wonderful eveningthank you for review of our restaurant. it was our pleasure having you amd making your anniversary a memorable one..grazi and ciao..joe/chef/owner

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