Coda Del Pesce

This was a great experience for my wife and I. The restaurant was so cute, and our service was very helpful. She helped select a nice glass of wine to pair with my food, while also walking us through the highlights on the menu. A must visit for anyone looking for good seafood or pasta while on the island.

Coda del Pesce brings fresh, Italian‑seafood flair with dishes like calamari Bolognese, grouper braciole, and wreckfish in a crispy potato crust. Gorgeous ocean view and smart wine pours make it a memorable, elegant dinner.

The Hungry Detective and new sidekick had a fabulous experience at my old new favorite Italian spot in Charleston!!! The food: started with the grouper braciole served up super hot in a La Cruset covered mini pot. Main courses….The tile fish is five stars and the plate was clean…”better than sex” Wine: Michael selected a fabulous red from Sicily!!! VERDICT: I usually do not go out on a limb but Coda de Pesce goes above and beyond the call of duty and guilty as sin for doing everything to perfection!!! Note: Sit at the bar….Michael the bartender is a true professional and knows his stuff…great suggestions that were on point!!!

My wife and I have been loyal customers of Coda Del Pesce for years, regularly bringing friends and family to celebrate special occasions. We chose this restaurant for our 13th anniversary, but unfortunately had a disappointing experience that fell far short of our expectations. We've always been willing to pay premium prices here because we believed the quality justified the cost. However, during our anniversary dinner, my wife discovered a hair wrapped around the pasta in her entrée. We understand accidents happen in any kitchen, so she discreetly informed our server rather than making a scene in the half-empty dining room. While our server was apologetic and quickly removed the dish, the manager's response was concerning. He brought a replacement plate without acknowledgment or apology, and when our server returned, she explained that "these things happen when the kitchen is behind" - despite it being only 5:30 PM with plenty of available tables. By then, her appetite was gone and she asked to have the remainder packaged. What troubled us most was the complete lack of service recovery. Our anniversary went unacknowledged beyond the initial greeting, the manager never approached our table to address or apologize for the situation, and our bill reflected no adjustment despite the significant issue with our meal. For a restaurant positioning itself at this price point, simply replacing a problematic dish with excuses isn't sufficient service recovery - especially in Charleston's competitive dining scene. We had been excited about Volpe's opening, but this experience has unfortunately changed our perspective on supporting this owner's establishments. The lack of genuine concern from management left us feeling undervalued as longtime customers, which is particularly disappointing given our history of loyalty to this restaurant.

Thursday night was my first time dining with you all and while the food was great, the server we had was so incredibly rude. So much so, that the food was not enough to make us want to come back, or recommend the restaurant to anyone. She was overtly rude, ignored requests we made, and gave push back on bringing out a side of oil and balsamic vinegar (a request we thought was quite simple). Wish I could say I will be back, but this is simply not the case due to our experience and how uncomfortable it made the table.

My wife's birthday was expertly served by Angie. She's extremely knowledgeable and kind. Eric seated us at the window for a beautiful view. The oyster appetizer was innovative and delicious. The swordfish was tender and fresh. We had a memorable time and look forward to our next visit

PARENTS: this place does not want you there. We chose Coda del Pesce because it was a well reviewed Italian restaurant in Isle of palms. We walked in with our 2 young well behaved children at opening right at 5:30. I want to note that we are ALWAYS conscientious about our kids and their impact on others’ experience. There was not a soul in the building. We were asked if we had a reservation. We didn’t so the hostess said that she could seat us outside. We told her we’d be happy to sit outside. She paused, hands us the menu, and said, “Well have you had a chance to look at our menu? We really don’t have a kids menu.” The pretentiousness was a little much. First: last I checked, pasta is 100% kids food. But the message was clear, kids are not welcome here. If you are looking for great food, friendly service, try down the road at Papis Taqueria.

One of, if not THE best, restaurant for food in Charleston. Had several courses and every single one was just amazing. The chef really knows what he's doing with flavor. It can be hard to get a reservation, but totally worth it!

Wow oh wow - and then again say it with me - wow oh wow This is italian food like few in SC have ever seen! You could be in the middle of Tuscany (Lucca specifically)! Menu is a home run - yes the choices are few, but get over it Food is beyond what I was thinking in almost every way - texture, layers of flavor, cooked to perfection, solid presentation, creative, and the base ingredients are to die for Service is tight and spot on Ambiance is friendly and casual chic Will go back time and time again Well done

Let me say first of all, the ambiance is nice seeing the ocean but we had a large party which ended up facing the wall. Hate to say our service was just mediocre at best. When you are paying these prices the service should be excellent. But ours was not. Our waitress was very lukewarm in personality and her service reflected her attitude. The food was very good. The flounder bracole was delicious. Very unique app with pine nuts and raisins topped with a red sauce. I had the tagliatelle Nero with clams and my husband had the broken meatball with the wide like rigatoni. The pasta and broken meatball was very good. Unfortunately my tagliatelle was too salty. The others at our table enjoyed their entrees. Drinks were ok, could have been a little stronger. We ended our meal with desserts. My tiramisu cheesecake was tasty and the custard was lumpy. Unfortunately our evening was less than desirable by the over 22% tip added to our bill. I know this chef won the battle against Bobby Flay but his service needs some attention. Gladly pay for great service and great food. So many other great places to eat in Charleston.

Really enjoyed the food here and the wait staff was on top of things. I had the Paccheri and my boyfriend had the Riccota Gnudi which was *chef's kiss*. The only weird thing that happened was a drunk patron came up to our table and said something before our dinner had started but it made for a good laugh in the end.

Back in Charleston and could not miss a dinner at Cods Del Pesce! By far, the gold standard of fine cuisine. This time we did our own tasting with several unique appetizers and a seafood and pasta entree. What a dinning experience! Coda also has a unique selection of great Italian wines...never disappointed. We are looking forward to our next visit. Thank you Chef Ken and your team for another memorable experience.

Beautiful setting, great location, great waitstaff. IOP on the water, I believe the only restaurant on the water (ocean side). Arrive early to get parking, no parking lot. The menu changes so don't pick your meal based on what you see here or online. Very friendly waitstaff. I'm vegetarian and she had the chef make me something that was not on the menu that was amazing. It was veggie, mushroom, pistachio pasta greatness. My husband had the Caesar salad and wreckfish and he said both were amazing. Highly recommend

Superlative fish, great cooking skill, good wine selection, wonderful experience. Can't wait to go back.

Coda Del Pesce... Fantastic, Fabulous, Five Stars. Everything on the menu was beyond perfection. It changes based on what is available and truly lived up to the hype. My friends and I sat at the bar because we made a last minute reservation, and I wouldn't have had it any other way! The bartender (sorry I am forgetting your name!!) was HILARIOUS and so knowledgeable of the menu. The executive chef brought us a few small dishes he was experimenting with and it was all FABULOUS. Everything we ordered was better than the last bite we tried, and the cozy beachside ambiance made it such a well-rounded experience. This place is a must go when you're in IOP!!

Ok so it's trying to be Italy but it's not We arrived at 8:30pm last night as the head chef left / owner bad idea should have left too But 32 for 8 small pieces of "nudi" aka gnocchi -produced nude e -- we don't have a ton to say it was disappointing The Cesar salad was ok had very little croutons and broccoli in it ok but .. Also no bread bread cost 8.00 Wine I wanted from Umbria ( been there ) couldn't get a glass only 70 bottle ?! Nice Ciao don't go here it's not like Italy in Italy you get a 5 course meal for like 35 bucks and it's perfecto Also fyi - the chefs should wear hair nets ( they had bellies of hair) and didn't see it covered .. also one guy touched his head never washed hands and then kept preparing.. nice work buddy.

My wife and I were visiting the area and wanted to eat at a local restaurant. I made a reservation about 10 days out. We arrived early and were seated at the bar (our choice). First off, the menu was very unique with an Italian spin on the food. We split the white shrimp appetizer, the Caesar salad and she ordered the tilefish and I had the bolognese. We had a bottle of wine as well. Michael the bartender was multitasking BIG time but his service was off the charts. Probably the best meal we've had (eating out) in years. Call ahead and arrive with your appetite!

Great food and service. Cool little restaurant with a view of the ocean. Try and reserve as far ahead as possible.

Just tried to work with Eric the manager to reserve a group reservation and the entire experience was awful. He was unhelpful and standoffish. I have lived in IOP for 15 years and have a lot of friends and family in the area. I will share my negative experience with them and we won't be doing business with you again. Incidentally I called the Boathouse and had the complete opposite experience. Polite, helpful, and accommodating. It's r easy to be king when you're on top but when the castle crumbles don't come calling...

Update Five years later.. I cannot believe that it's been so long since I've been here.. Outstanding dinner, impeccable prompt service in this very busy restaurant on IOP. The Four star instead of five is for the $40 charge for Corkage per bottle!! We brought two. It's the only negative here. Even in winter it's very busy here, book well in advance.

We tried so many delicious dishes here! Couple of highlights: 1. Snowy grouper with kohlrabi salad: CDP really knows their way around fish. I loved how smooth it was and the sauce was light but fantastic. The kohlrabi salad paired beautifully with the added brightness of fresh grapes. 2. Swordfish entree: I usually don't like swordfish because it comes out as a dry chunk. But they cut it into thinner pieces at CDP, and I was finally able to truly appreciate the allure of this fish. Definitely a must try. 3. Tiramisu cheesecake: I mean, do I really need to say more? 4. Last but not least, the service is outstanding.

Last night we sat outside on their oceanfront terrace for our dinner. The view of the ocean was incredible. We split the Caesar salad and it was very good. I had the best swordfish that I've ever had - the flavor and presentation were perfect. We also had the clams Vongole with a squid ink pasta. I N C R E D I B L E !!!! Then we had a cornmeal cake with caramel and strawberry gelato. Also very good. The service was exceptional with just the right amount of attention. We're already looking forward to returning!!

Food, service, ambiance, and view were all 10/10! The peach salad was chefs kiss! So so good!

Everyone at the table described their meal as "Terrific!" Clams Wreckfish Veal Octopus Much gratitude for the skillful preparation of our meals and the animals.

The grouper was deliscious. Not sure why I was charged $8for four slices of bread. The sticker shock aside, the wait service was professional and kind.

Well, it lived up to the hype! The food was incredible. I don't even love swordfish but this swordfish over cannellini beans was on point. The homemade pastas are all phenomenal. The menu changes daily, so I hate to even describe what I had because it might not be on the menu when you go, but rest assured, it will be amazing. I had Paul cake for dessert and that was equally as delicious as the rest.

Served by Erica and seated by Carmela, comfy feel, cool vibe, beautiful view of the ocean, feels like "Cheers" for us older gen but clean, modern seaside feel for the 20 somethings. It has an intimate side, and comfortable side and food was wonderful and the service was amazing till it got busy then Erica's attention moved from being friendly to almost complete distraction but this is not a bad thing, it is just some are able to handle the pressure and still be attentive and she maybe new. She started out very good and Carmela was just a great way to start off the meal. The food was amazing and dare I say better than anything "Bobby Flay" could prepare..lol (Get my Drift) We Enjoyed the meal, the location, the ambiance. We will return and Make RESERVATIONS!

Blue crab was excellent. would highly recommend giving this place a try. We will be back.

Where do I begin? The service was wonderful. The general manager eric real top notch guy. The ambiance was so romantic. My husband took me on a staycation and got us a reservation for this place. The Moscato is great almost bought a bottle myself. The food to die for. I cannot wait to come back here and walk along the beach after dinner. Caesar salad was great.

Great place on the beach. Soft shell crab was outstanding and the Caesar salad is a must order. Big enough for 2 but the best I've had. And the owner is a great man too!

Delicious food, but be aware of very limited vegetarian options. The waitstaff was incredible and the ambience was great.

The food was good but portions were WAY TOO small for the money. Service was terrible. Waiter could not answer ONE question that we asked. Managers just gave us blank stares and glared at us when the complaint was made. Save your money and eat elsewhere.

Great Italian food with a versatile menu. I love sitting at the bar and sharing stories with fellow foodies...best spot on IOP to dine!!!

Fantastic food! Fresh. Beautiful presentation. Excellent service. We enjoyed fresh oysters, a beautiful shrimp pasta second course and a potato encrusted grouper. Fantastic.

I have now visited this restaurant twice in a span of 2 months and I can't wait to come back! If you were lucky enough to frequent Trattoria Luca, then you might be familiar with the genius of Ken Vedrinski. This is the type of food you eat and then spend months talking about how good it was to everyone you meet. It's special and makes you wish that you could stay in the coziness of this restaurant forever and just keep eating. The space is small and feels intimate. Plus, the view of the ocean really can't be beat. Make a reservation and experience this deliciousness for yourselves. You won't be disappointed!

We came here with a large group and had a wonderful family style meal. It was a a 4 course meal - antipasto, pasta, main and dessert. Our server was excellent. I wish I knew her name! She was friendly and took such good care of us. The whole experience was lovely and the food was amazing.

This is an adorable place, we had fantastic food, and one of our desserts was spectacular!! The biggest drawback is the location, for us. This had been recommended to us by friends, so we were eager to try it out. It's in such a very crowded location where it's difficult to find parking. Other people may love the location, so don't let that deter you. If they ever open a location in a significantly less crowded area, we'll go there!

Coda Del Pesce on Ocean Boulevard on Isle of Palms is a great place to go for delicious and flavorful Italian food in a cool and unique atmosphere. I really like the space and experience that they have available here. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating.

The food here is always amazing. The service is good with no bad servers The Ambiance is quaint surf village feel

Wow! This place is amazing. Quit reading reviews be just try to get a reservation. We had the asparagus salad, burrata, and I had the grouper Marsala. All were the best we've ever had. I was in Italy a few months ago and I think I enjoyed this food more to be honest.

Amazing food, amazing views and fantastic service! I love how this menu changes frequently. We go so often that they know our family by name haha I cannot recommend this place enough. And the fact that it is located in little IOP makes it a true gem.

Simply the best food on the island, hands down. That's not to take away from other places it's just they are in another category. The service accommodates the fantastic entrees and the atmosphere accommodates the service. It's not the cheapest place to eat but well worth the money. We have eaten here on numerous occasions and have never had a bad experience. We leave talking about how amazing everything was on the way home. If you're a local or visiting, this is a must visit, just make sure you book in advance.

It was our first experience here and we wanted to love it. Our waitress greeted us after waiting a while. They were not busy as we were walk ins. We asked the waitress about simple pasta dishes for our teen and she said there is pasta with butter, red sauce or vegetable sauce. We inquired about the type of pasta and she said "oh it's whatever the chef has left back there". Mistake number one, she should have said, let me go back and check rather than her half hearted response. I asked her to tell me about another pasta dish and she was a little short, practically reading the description on the menu back to me. We placed our orders and my daughter said " are you bringing bread"?. The waitress brought it and there were 4 small pieces with a very small amt of butter and basil oil. Our dinner came and 3 dishes were ok, mine was barely warm and the rock shrimp were very small. To this point the entire experience was very underwhelming. We asked for another order of bread and she forgot about it, had to remind her and it came right before our last bite of dinner. We get the bill and see 14$ for two orders of bread. We were taken back and asked to speak to the manager. I saw her go talk to a large gentleman leaning against the wall about 6 feet from our table and he sarcastically said " well that's what we charge!" like he could have cared less about our concern. We waited 5 min and she came back and said "the manager and owner are both busy". She pointed to both and said you are welcome to talk to them on the way out. As we walked out I expressed our disappointment of charging for bread and the way the waitress acted with her responses. He walked out behind us on our way out of the door and said "we have it listed on the menu" which we did not see on the menu. He apologized for the waitress and my husband said " the fact you would not even come speak to us when we asked". The manager responded he didn't know. This was a blatant lie. He said "why would you want me to come to the table so I could tell you we charge for bread?!" I said no, so you could act like you cared about your customers. He told me we were the only ones this summer that complained and went on to remind us that we didn't have a reservation. (like they were doing us a big favor by accommodating us. ) The arrogant manager here has no regard for customers and the owner must be even worse to not engage a patron that is asking to speak to him. If you like to support good service, good food, and good people do yourself a favor and GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

My husband and I make sure to visit this place every time we visit Isle of Palms (once a year or so). Always great. This time, we had excellent service from Ellie. Food is always excellent, service usually is. I often have the black (squid) pasta with clams, and did this time (so good! So many!). Highly recommend!

So I went to Coda del Pesce on Friday night; I was super excited we got a reservation as it's always booked solid. For the most part our experience was good. The food was excellent as always. We started with a peach salad to share, I had the tuna and my wife had the veal. All of it was fantastic so no complaints there. I'd give the food a solid 4.5 stars. That's where the high rating stops. Our waitress, although very friendly and cheerful, was missing most of the time and failed on a couple things you expect from CdP. It's not a huge place, and although it was a Friday night and it was almost full, they had at least three other wait staff working. Our drinks took longer than usual but she explained that the bartender was very busy so we accepted that and just waited. I only mention it because as I said, she was missing most of the evening so I wonder if the bar was really as busy as she said or if our drinks may have been sitting there. Food came out, we were very happy with it; delicious! We noticed the two tables around us, which were being serviced by a different waitress, had bread. We were never asked if we wanted bread. Still not a big deal... then we heard the other waitress telling another table about a special, our waitress never mentioned specials. It sounded pretty good. I guess we should have asked about specials but nevertheless she should have told us. Okay, so even to this point it's not a big deal and could be chalked up to a busy waitress. We were in no rush; so after we finished our meals, we were just talking and enjoying each other's company. She hadn't been around, the owner came by a collected our plates, still no real issues because as I said we were in no rush. When she did return, she just came over and gave us our check; as if to say bye now or get out. Didn't ask if we wanted anything else, didn't ask if we wanted desert, didn't ask if we wanted the check. Really cold. Too bad, because as good as the food is, our waitress was enough to not hurry back. Food: 4.5 stars Service: 2.5 stars (hopefully just a bad night)

Always a great experience! We have gone as a couple and with groups. Every time we had exceptional meals complemented with professional servers.

If you can get in to this small gem, do it! Everything is wonderful from the anti-pasti to the dessert. The food is so incredible, fresh, and delicious I don't even know where to start. Recommend!

Had a nice time at Coda Del Pesce! You wouldn't expect this high end restaurant to be located where it is. Our server was very knowledgeable and made recommendations for us. I enjoyed the drinks and the homemade pasta was divine. You could make the argument that the portion sizes didn't match the price tag, however, would definitely go back for the experience, view of the ocean, and pasta.

Delicious!! I had the tiggerfish dinner with squash, with recommended red wine for our very knowledgeable waitress. Followed by butterscotch dessert!! Highly recommended.

One of my new favorite dinner spots in Charleston! We came her for a date night and had such an amazing meal. We started out with the octopus which was so tender and flavorful then we had the fresh pasta with scallops which was also delicious and ended with the pork chop which was probably the best thing I have ever eaten. The pork chop was lightly breaded and in a cherry port wine sauce and it was the best combination. We washed it all down with an espresso martini. If you are looking for good Italian with a beautiful view this is your spot. As we are super excited about their new restaurant Binky's which is opening up right below! We will be back to check out that as well!!

Always excellent service and fantastic food. Every time an exceptional dining experience. Book well ahead though...

Food was excellent. Fresh flounder braciole was delicate and delicious. Squid ink pasta with spicy clams was fantastic! Great setting and even though our server was a little salty, she gave us great service. Highly recommended!

Wow! Amazing food, great service, and a wonderful atmosphere. Yelp comes through again. We had a great dinner here on our first night in town. Going to be hard to to this. The bruschetta appetizer was only two pieces, but it was very tasty and made with local, seasonal ingredients. The tile fish and the clam dish were very tasty. Ask for bread to mop up the sauces left in the bottom of the dish.

Hard to get a reservation!!! But love the food!! Good vibe too!!! Plan ahead if you want to get in this restaurant!!

My wife Janine and I love this place..... we have been coming here for years.... it's probably best to make a reservation, as those in the 'know' realize this place has the best Food in the low country.... Ken and the rest of the staff do an amazing job.... Monica, our waitress was professional, well versed on the menu, charming and overall simply fantastic..... we will definitely be back.... although Everything on the menu is Good... the Chefs tasting will blow you away.... be prepared to be wowed....'s UP!

Very hard to score a reservation. Seems they cater to their regulars. But every time I've eaten here the food and service are outstanding.

I returned and got what I expected delicious food. Nothing had changed, knowledgeable staff, great view and fantastic fish. My only complaint was that my pasta dish was way too salty. I don't think I have ever returned a dish anywhere but a month after eating here I could kick myself for not returning the salty pasta.