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Italian Restaurants
For a taste of great Italian food in Myrtle Beach, you’ll find so many excellent choices, you should probably just visit them all. Perfect for every occasion, and in every season, Italian cuisine is synonymous with family and friends, and is the definition of “comfort food.” While robust, rich tomato and meat sauces with mounds of pasta first come to mind, Italian food can be quite healthy as a part of a Mediterranean Diet. So splurge occasionally with a limoncello and antipasto starter, followed by large dinner portion of Ossobuco, brigole, or lasagna, then finish with a decadent tiramisu dessert. Maybe you’d rather or go lighter with fresh seafood, and fresh vegetable salad with olive oil and vinegar dressing? Regardless, no Italian meal is complete without the Chianti, or other fine Italian wine, and every meal should finish with an espresso (lower in caffeine then coffee!) with a lemon twist, and maybe a shot of Amaretto. Enjoy any of the great Myrtle Beach Italian restaurants!
Original Valentino Italian Restaurant
The Original Valentino’s” of Surfside Beach, offers fine Italian food, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Start with the best bruschetta on the beach, or their signature Antipasto for Two. With a dozen distinct pasta entrees, veal, pork and lamb chops, plus chicken, steak and seafood, everyone in your party will find something delicious from which to choose. Got kids? They’ve got pizza, too. It’s all here and all Italian.
More InfoVilla Romana
For 30 years the award-winning Ristorante Villa Romana in Myrtle Beach has been serving fine Italian food, in a classic Italian (Roman) ambience. Four- and five-course dinner selections mean that each meal is prepared from scratch, and you can take your time enjoying the freshest, most delicious Italian cuisine on the beach. Veal, chicken, seafood and baked pasta specialties offer the authentic tastes that only traditional Italian cooking can.
More InfoCiao Italian Restaurant
Ever hear someone boast about finding a quaint little place that makes the best Italian in town? For many years this was Ciao! This family owned and operated establishment began humbly as a sandwich shop/dinner, but quickly took a turn to the latter once folks got a taste of the food. The secret is
More InfoLombardo’s Italian Restaurant
Lombardo’s Italian Restaurant brings a romantic, Italian-style atmosphere to the dining scene in Myrtle Beach. Whether you’re hungry and looking for a family-friendly restaurant or a special place to bring your date, Lombardo’s Italian Restaurant is a great place for you to get you
More InfoCapriccio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria
New York transplants love the pizza here, claiming that the consistency of the dough is close to what they’re used to getting back home. But NY-style pies aren’t the only thing that keeps them coming back – Capriccio’s offers a reasonably-priced full Italian menu for lunch and dinner. Capric
More InfoCarrabba’s Italian Grill
With so many options for a good Italian meal on the Grand Strand, how does anyone go about deciding which restaurant to choose? If you don’t have a favorite that you swear by, and want something familiar, this upscale casual chain offers a menu full of creative renditions of Italian standbys. Carr
More InfoAngelo’s Steaks & Pasta
Angelo’s has been an institution in Myrtle Beach for more than four decades. They are famous for their slogan “The Greatest Steaks In The Universe,” which has held true with numerous awards for Best of the Beach, Visitors Choice, Readers Choice, Beef Backers and many more, so bragging rights a
More Info Visit WebsiteMaggi D’s Fine Italian Cuisine
John Magliato opened Maggi D’s Fine Italian Cuisine in 2008 in Myrtle Beach and has been greeting his customers at the door since the day they opened the doors. You’ll feel like a regular at this quaint Italian restaurant down the block whether you’ve visited several times or you’re there fo
More InfoTravinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
This Southeast regional chain offers a contemporary American-Italian dining experience in a classic setting. Located in the trendy Market Common shopping district, Travinia is an excellent gathering spot for families and friends or for a romantic party of two. Travinia’s Food Travinia’s mott
More InfoUmberto’s Pittsburgh-Italian Trattoria
Owned and operated by an Italian family of transplants from Pittsburgh, Umberto’s offers a taste of Italian as translated through the Steel City. Umberto’s maintains a loyal following on the Grand Strand with its family recipes and friendly atmosphere. Umberto’s Pittsburgh-Italian Food Umb
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