Costa Charleston
Restaurant · Charleston
320 Broad St Suite 160, Charleston, SC 29401
Highlights
Costa Charleston serves coastal Italian fare with a modern twist in a stylish waterfront setting, perfect for sharing elegant, bold-flavored dishes.
Costa Charleston serves coastal Italian fare with a modern twist in a stylish waterfront setting, perfect for sharing elegant, bold-flavored dishes.
"Chef Vinson Petrillo pulls inspiration from his own Italian family’s traditions for the menu at Costa. Popular starters include the scallop crudo with passionfruit or burrata with a seasonal setup. Try the beef cheek tortellini and then move on to the eggplant Parmigiana, pork Milanese, or grilled swordfish. The dining room and bar are seductive, with some of the best lighting in town — perfect for date nights." - Erin Perkins
"Every critical element of a well-honed restaurant has been consistent at Costa since its opening day. The stately dining room with gilded touches and midcentury modern furnishings is transformative. The staff is knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. The food is a testament to chef Vinson Petrillo’s Italian heritage, with bold flavors and precise technique. And the wine always pairs up. Start with hamachi crudo and a seasonal burrata preparation, then move on to fresh pastas, and don’t forget an order of eggplant Parmesan to share with the table." - Erin Perkins
"The gilded bar at Costa faces the floor-to-ceiling windows and makes for a stunning backdrop to end the day with a martini or an Italian wine. Order ceviche or a plate of oysters if you’re feeling peckish — or go big with a giant plate of eggplant Parmesan from chef Vinson Petrillo. The bar recently launched aperitivo hour on Monday through Thursdays, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with fun spritzes and snacks." - Erin Perkins
"Charleston’s known for seafood, so a coastal Italian restaurant like Costa fits right in. There’s great hamachi crudo with the unexpected but welcome addition of blueberries and a plate of shrimp (caught by a purveyor down the road) with sungold tomatoes and calabrian chili. But there are other things worth ordering, too, like beef cheek tortellini that’s fortified with braised octopus, burrata caprese with peaches, and a shareable eggplant parmigiana that’s perfect red sauce comfort. The warm and grand space with its floor-to-ceiling windows and open kitchen makes this restaurant feel like it could exist in any other big city. But the servers are so damn nice, the southern charm makes the whole operation feel right at home." - jai jones, emily yates
"Charleston’s known for seafood, so a coastal Italian restaurant like Costa fits right in. There’s great hamachi crudo with the unexpected but welcome addition of blueberries and a plate of shrimp (literally caught by a purveyor down the road) with sungold tomatoes and calabrian chili. But there are other things worth ordering too, like beef cheek tortellini that’s fortified with braised octopus, burrata caprese with peaches, and a shareable eggplant parmigiana that’s perfect red sauce comfort. The warm and grand space with its floor-to-ceiling windows and open kitchen makes this restaurant feel like it could exist in any other big city. But the servers are so damn nice, the southern charm makes the whole operation feel right at home." - Jai Jones
