Legami

The best Italian in downtown Charleston! We ordered a variety of pasta dishes, risotto and Appetizers. I loved everything: The risotto is so tasty and perfectly cooked and with the lobster it is a wonderful combination. The polenta fries … to die for. I love that they have changed up their menu recently too. But don’t just stop at the food: The cocktails are sooo good. I can’t even describe them. You have try them and try a few of them. I can’t decide which one is my favorite yet :) so we will be back soon.

We went as a larger party, which sometimes can be a true test on a restaurant's time and quality of food. Our waiter was very thorough even with some of the guests with food restrictions (they offer gluten free penne by the way!) Everything from the drinks, to the appetizers, entrees and desserts were delicious! It took no time at all for our food to be served, and everything was mouthwatering. Will absolutely be returning!

I found Legami through a mention on Eater, and thought it would be a great place to bring my sister for her Birthday last Saturday. I read some mixed reviews a couple of hours before our reservation, so went in a bit apprehensive. Walking into Legami, it’s a gorgeous restaurant! We were greeted super warmly by the host, and he had no issue transitioning our reservation from 3 to 2. He sat us at a 4 top table in the back by the kitchen (assuming due to our original reservation), and was so kind when we requested to move to a 2 top in the front of the restaurant after deciding that wasn’t the vibe we were hoping for. They were very busy, with a line at the host stand when I went back up to request the change. I was dreading asking, but he was so accommodating and changed us without any issue. Kudos for stellar customer service! I wished I had got his name. We continued to have amazing service with Olive as our server for the night. She immediately brought us two glasses of sparkling wine with a Birthday card for my sister, made great recommendations, wasn’t hovering but checked on us regularly. We both had the Legami martini with the snack side car. This is a must order for anyone that enjoys a dirty martini. Phenomenal. The Birthday girl had two! Ha We split a bunch of items. The focaccia with ricotta was heavenly, as was the hamachi crudo. The field greens salad was huge, fresh, but too heavily dressed for my preference. I ordered the ravioli, and really enjoyed them. My sister ordered the butternut squash pasta (can’t remember the exact name), and we found it a bit bland. We intended on splitting more, but were too full. We got the roasted pineapple desert with anise ice cream and loved it! Of course they brought it out with a candle. Extra bonus points for that. Overall, we had a great experience and would definitely go back to try more dishes! We had incredible service, and that alone will always bring me back to a restaurant. Tip: Request a table in the front of house or upstairs for a nicer ambiance. Don’t miss the Legami martini, focaccia, or crudo of the day.

My wife and I were very excited to try the new spot downtown that she had heard so much hype over on social media. However, we were greatly let down by the food and service. The atmosphere was admittedly very nice but that’s where the positives end. We were not given any direction on the menu and our server was not able to give much information on our questions. We ordered a starter of bread and ricotta and we each got an entree with a drink. The ravioli came with 6 individual raviolis that were very bland and my wife’s pasta took two bites to eat. It took us three times as long to finish our first drink than it did to eat our entire meal. We are no strangers to fine dining prices and portions but this felt criminal. We would have gladly ordered more had our waiter been able to give any meaningful advice. We left hungry with a lighter wallet and a bad taste in our mouth, literally and figuratively. Additionally, I expressed on our reservation that we were celebrating my wife’s birthday which got not even as little as a mention. With so many great options for fine dining downtown, I’m sorry to say that Legami is not one I can recommend.

Not only is the food absolutely delicious but the servers, bartenders, and hostesses are above and beyond. The management of James and Ethan—who made a point to check in with us throughout our meal—is beyond impeccable. Our server Zack was knowledgeable and beyond kind. Fantastic food and even better service. Love the second floor bar too - the dessert espresso martini from Darren is to die for too. 10000/10 recommend

Legami in Charleston delivered an incredible dining experience from start to finish. Food Highlights: • Started with the focaccia rosmarino and whipped ricotta—both were very good, light, and flavorful. • The hamachi crudo appetizer was absolutely amazing—some of the best hamachi I’ve ever had, fresh and perfectly prepared. • For mains, the chicken cacciatore stood out with its rich, delicious, and deeply flavorful sauce, while the ravioli was equally impressive with its beautiful, vibrant tomato sauce. • Finished with the roasted pineapple for dessert, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal. Atmosphere: I sat on the second floor, which was not only beautiful but also created a warm and inviting ambiance. The space has an elevated yet relaxed feel, perfect for a special evening out. Service: The service was excellent—attentive, friendly, and polished without being overbearing. Overall: Legami checks all the boxes for a top-tier Italian restaurant—outstanding food, a gorgeous atmosphere, and impeccable service. It’s a must-visit in Charleston for anyone craving a truly memorable Italian meal. I’ll definitely be back!

Ok WOW. The food was good. The ambience was good. The service was UNBELIEVABLE. I'd come back for the service alone. I want to be friends with all the staff. I showed up with a reservation but wanted to know if we could up our count from 2 to 3. Not ideal, but I thought I'd ask. They said we could sit at the bar, which we were very happy to do. Very kind of them to accommodate. The rest of my party arrived late but I sat quietly at the bar and waited for them. Not very kind of us, truthfully. Finally, everyone arrived. We all started off with cocktails. I was pleasantly surprised by the mocktail options and was greeted with a smile when I ordered one. Y'all know I'm picky when it comes to reception of bartenders to NA drinks but they scored A+. My friends and I were super chatty and it took us forever to start ordering. The staff was patient and never rushed us. My friend announced her engagement to us and the bartender brought us over some wine, on the house, to celebrate. So kind!! I toasted then gave my drink to a friend. She immediately asked the bartender if there was a NA version I could have, and the bartender apologized and then immediately got me a NA drink instead. Ok WOW. Apps - braised Octopus, scallops, and burrata. Braised Octopus was my favorite, so yummy and now chewy at all! Scallops were delicious, just slightly over salted. Burrata flavor mixture didn't quite hit the spot for me, but I will never say no to a zucchini, bread, cheese combo. Mains - Bottoni, Chicken Cacciatora, and Grouper. Didn't love the Bottoni - the pasta was too cheesy for me and I was expecting a buttery sauce. Grouper was delicious and I LOVED the asparagus in it. Sauce was amazing and the grapes really complemented the whole. Chicken was delicious as well. Very well cooked, good flavor. Grouper was my favorite. Dessert, my friends had raspberry tiramisu and loved it. Then, at the end, the bartender came up with a card for my newly engaged friend. A congrats card that the entire staff had signed!!!! She was so shocked!!! It was incredibly kind and thoughtful. We ended up sitting at the bar, chatting and eating, for four hours. The whole place had us mesmerized. While this may not have been the best food I've had in Charleston, I will come back any day of the week just to be in that fun space again. Would highly recommend!!

We had the most delightful dinner at Legami last night a new addition of fine dining to downtown Charleston. Brenda and I were immediately seated at a great corner table and server Olive started us off with KettleOne Martinis perfectly mixed dry, beef tartare and Lobster Tartine. The vibe downstairs was exciting and energetic filled with very attractive customers, great music and an awesome build out from what used to be "492" restaurant years ago. For the main course we shared the Grouper washed down with a bottle of Sancerre. Impeccably dressed owner Eldredge came over to make sure we were ok and invited us when we finished to check out the upstairs for after dinner desert and coffees....but not before Michelin star Chef Andrea came over to say hello to us and make sure all was good. We were blown away by the build out upstairs...a bar area and then a dining room discreet and very sophisticated not quite a hideaway-- but getting there-- with a quiet undertone of music and conversation. We enjoyed the Raspberry Tiramisu, home made Anise Gelato and Cappuccinos. Thank you Washington Street Hospitality for bringing Legami to Charleston for over the top 5 star food, service and ambiance.