Pelato

Pelato has a great vibe—cozy, stylish, and perfect for a nice evening out in Charleston. The menu is creative with strong Italian influences, and most of the dishes we tried were flavorful and well-balanced. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our visit. There was a minor issue with one of the dishes that caught us off guard, but it didn’t overshadow the overall experience. We still enjoyed the evening and appreciated the atmosphere and food. As locals, we’re happy to have a spot like this in town and would consider coming back again.

Amazing Italian food! We had such a great first time at this restaurant. Each dish that we had was unique and all had amazing flavor profiles. Perfect place for a date night or to celebrate a birthday. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The whole staff was on point with making our experience nothing short of wonderful and Sarah had such great energy and was super knowledgeable! We will definitely be back!

Food was AMAZING! Service was stellar. Will 100% be coming back very soon. The limoncello margarita and the frozen espresso martini was delicious! Special shout out to the vodka radiatore, baked clams, and the potato croquets! As a NJ/NY Italian, I approve! Our waitress Darian was so lovely and made great recommendations!

Pelato is my new favorite spot in town! The atmosphere is very nice, but with a casual comfortable feel to it. I dined with my three friends and between the three of us we almost tried just about everything on the menu. I don’t have a bad thing to say about any of the dishes, it was all amazing. Our waiter, Caleb, was great as well! He did an amazing job coursing out our dishes and not rushing us at all - which I really appreciated. Pelato is definitely going to do great here and I’m excited to go back. I’ve already booked my next reservation.

From my phone conversation to reserve a table I knew I would love this place!! The female was so sweet and accommodating!! We were surprised to find out that they just opened for business about a month ago because the service was excellent, every one smiling and attentive. Haley was our server and she was very sweet and professional! But the best part was the FOOD!!!!!! OMG! Best Italian food I’ve had since moving to SC from NJ! The chicken parm was perfect as well as the fried calamari, meatballs the homemade macaroni with pesto and fresh peas, tomato and fresh mozzarella and balsamic was crazy delicious!! I can’t wait to go back!!

I am blown away by the food, service and atmosphere here! As our server recommended, we got the broccolini and it was incredible. The ravioli was definitely my favorite pasta dish. The frozen espresso martini was insanely good. You can tell that the servers genuinely enjoy their job and have a great knowledge of the menu, even though they haven’t even had an official opening yet! I would recommend this to anyone hoping to find a more upscale Italian vibe in Charleston with a great patio.

The food and service were excellent! Jason was our server and he was very knowledgeable and helpful with the menu. This was our first time here and he was excellent. Very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The shrimp pasta was the best.

Atmosphere is great and so is service. I was honestly very excited to try this restaurant since it’s been on all over my feed. The food was salty. My husband and I tried different dishes and almost all were salty. I’m not sure if Italian food itself is salty but I wouldn’t come here again. It was a fun experience overall but I’m not a fan of salty food. Also it’s claimed to be a family owned restaurant so I sort of assumed it was family friendly. I brought along my baby and there’s no changing station so I had to change her on my lap in the bathroom. So i don’t recommend coming here if you have a baby along with you unless you want to change him/her on your lap or floor.

Pelato was incredible from start to finish! Our waiter, James, was extremely knowledgeable and gave us great recommendations. We loved every dish, from the appetizers to dessert and our main courses were incredible! Staff came and cleared the table inbetween each course and James checked on us frequently. Can't wait to come back!

Overall, we had a good time! What we ate was delicious! I get the portions are supposed to be small so that you try more things HOWEVER the radiatori vodka we received was extremely disappointing from a portion standpoint. It looked like somebody scraped half of the plate off before it arrived. I've had seen multiple other people post beautiful plates here when they first opened so we were slightly disappointed especially considering the price. Our service was also fantastic and the espresso martini was delicious!

Absolutetly phenomenal! Excellent service(: Logan took very good care of us! Probably the best Italian in Charleston!

A must visit when in Charleston! They have such high-quality food and an interesting system. Everything on their menu, including pasta, is considered a "small plate" meant to be shared or meant to order multiple items. Everything we got was fantastic. Highly recommend the crispy zucchini though. The staff is excellent at what they do and everyone is helping everyone out to ensure the best experience. Their bathrooms are also private and very clean. They have quite a few private bathrooms as well, so there's not usually a long wait or anything. Reservations recommended because they're very busy, but they do accept walk-ins. We had to wait about 45 minutes on a Thursday night because we didn't have reservations. Well worth it!

Definitely lives up to the hype. We were a table of 4 and our waiter suggested 3 dishes per person (which was definitely accurate; we had no left overs and everyone was satisfied, not stuffed) so we had almost the whole menu. Garlic bread w/ melted parm: excellent. Wasn't pulling like mozz cheese; was like a soup/ cream dip of cheese Fresh mozz and caprese: we got both. One plain in oil, one with balsamic and green tomatoes. Salty and delicious Prosciutto, chicken parm, meatballs, calamari, rigatoni with sausage: the meat eaters loved. That's all I got, I (vegetarian) didn't try them Potato croquettes, stuffed mushrooms, eggplant bread, ravioli and cacio e pepi: all excellent. Great flavors and I was glad the portions were so small so I could taste everything. The plates are really small: example the potato croquettes are 3 pieces so you're gonna cut and share. If you're used to big portions, like many Italian restaurants , just know that coming in. They say they're "Brooklyn Italian" and yes the flavor is on point for Brooklyn NY but the portions are more Spanish tapas. Dessert: rainbow cookies (not my jam so didn't even try but everyone else liked them), ice cream sandwiches were like cream puffs with ice cream: delicious and zeppoles were very good Inside and outside seating. High chairs available. More casual looking inside than I had thought. Parking lot was packed at 5:15 on a Thursday (shares w/ Edmonds Oast) but easily got a spot on the street. Definitely get reservations. Highly recommend, we will be back

I had VERY high hopes for Pelato after reading reviews and following them on Instagram. After eating there, I was VERY disappointed. I'll start off with the environment. I love what they did with the B&B space. It was still open up top and had a lot of natural light coming in. They did cram A LOT of tables in there, though. Trying to walk to our tiny table in the corner was frustrating since they had about ten thousand employees walking around. A lot of the servers had a second server with them, people were running plates, people were running drinks and others were clearing off plates. Just so many bodies moving around at once and not a lot of space to do so. The tables were all very close together. I probably could have laid my head on the shoulder of the person at the table next to me. Our server and her partner were great. Attentive, knowledgeable about everything on the drink/food menu and incredibly nice. No issues there at all! The drinks were pretty solid, I'll give them that. My partner had a mocktail which was delicious. I had a glass of wine and the Pelato Breeze which was A+. The drinks did take quite a while to come out, but I didn't see but one or two people working the bar for the large amount of tables in the restaurant + outdoor space + two bars people were sitting at. Let's move onto the food... All of the plates are considered "small plates" and "shareable". I find that laughable as the plates were very small and some could be finished in one or two bites. Prosciutto Plate - cut fresh when ordered, tasted as prosciutto should taste. The parmesan on top was delicious and the balsamic was a nice touch. The meatballs - Listen, I love a good meatball. Our server had advised us that this was made with breadcrumbs, which was weird to tell me but I suppose if it would be a dietary restriction it is nice to know. There were three in a bowl. Presentation look good, so I was excited to try them, especially after reading great reviews online about them. I was a tad disappointed when I realized that they were ground Italian sausage. Don't get me wrong, I like Italian sausage - I've just never had it in a meatball form when there wasn't really any other kind of protein with it (beef, pork, etc). If it was ground up in a sauce, I may have enjoyed it more - but this was too much like just eating a sausage link. The marinara/sauce was very watery and lacked flavor. The burrata crostini came next. I love a good seeded bread loaf. After seeing it come out and having sesame seeds on it, I was so happy! Reminds me of the loaves I'd get from the bakery down the street in Brooklyn with my grandparents. Once it was placed on the table, I became a little sad seeing that the marinara/tomato sauce (whatever they call it there), which as I mentioned was very watery, had made the bread super soggy. It wasn't crusty at all. The burrata on top was topped with something SO SALTY that I could barely eat it. I like flavor and salt in my food, but this was way too much. I only took one or two bites before deciding I couldn't finish it. Next came the Pelato Rav. This lacked....everything. It was 3x3 squares, but not cut, just making it one large square. If that makes sense. I posted a photo with this review so you can see. It was just a sheet of ravioli, which was very al dente and kind of hard to eat. The filling didn't have any flavor to it. My partner basically folded it over and was able to eat it in two bites. It wasn't hot, either, which was sad. The campanelle shrimp limon was our next dish to come out. The shrimp was overcooked and made the "o" instead of "c" shape. They were rubbery and tough to eat. The flavor of this dish was pretty great, but the black pepper on top wasn't a good addition to it. The pasta was also undercooked. The chicken parmigiana was received last. I had seen photos and reviews of this and was looking forward to one dish I didn't think could be messed up - especially if you call yourself an Italian restaurant. Our chicken was SO thin, we could barely tell what what chicken and what was breading. Some parts of the chicken tasted burnt (either from the breading being burnt or the oil not being refreshed). I have made so many chicken cutlets in my life for a lot of Jewish holidays and gatherings. I've messed up and burnt some before but I would never serve it to anyone. The cheese on top was slightly melty but the rest of it seemed as though it sat under the broiler too long. With the red sauce, which lacked flavor, this was a very underwhelming dish. Desserts - the torta di mele was so so so dry. The apples on the edges tasted really great, but the cake itself was not good. The rainbow cookies made me want to cry. As someone who grew up in Brooklyn eating rainbow cookies and has rainbow cookies delivered ever year to her from there, these were nowhere close to "Brooklyn Italian". It lacked flavor and were so tiny. I will probably not return to this restaurant or recommend it.

Top tier pasta spot! We tried a bunch of different dishes, some were fantastic, some just good. The hand made pasta and homemade rainbow cookies were a highlight for me. Salad was also great! It is very busy and loud so if you are looking for a quiet spot, go on the week day. Waitress was extremely helpful and always made sure we had drinks and anything we could need.

If I had an Italian grandmother this is what I imagine dinners at her house would be. Fresh, flavorful and filling, everything I tried was perfectly prepared. I will dream about the burrata probably every day and the bucatini is exactly what I needed in a pasta. The meatballs are also an absolute must order. I could have lived without the rigatoni, it was good but it wasn't a show stopper. I love that this place has mocktails, beautiful outdoor seating and and incredibly friendly team who helped make the dining experience! The manager came around to check on everyone and I always appreciate the added touch

Yall... ITS. SO. GOOD!!!! Prices are high, but the vibes and experience is everything!!! We got the campanelli and radiatori, as well as a frozen espresso martini (total of $59). We were suggested to order 3-4 dishes since the portions are small, and the timing of when the dishes come out are not consistent (like it won't come out all at once). So just keep that in mind, and I would also recommend making a reservation since this place is fairly new and is popular! Service is also amazing! They want you to enjoy the experience within a 2 hour time frame, but nonetheless so welcoming and accommodating. Would come again, and get more menu items!!

We recently had a reason to go out and celebrate and I had heard of Pelato when I was in Nashville, so I wanted to check out the CHS location! I stalked OpenTable for a bit to find a reservation and after a week, a late dinner option that worked for us popped up! We arrived early because I was antsy, which worked out perfectly for us to grab a drink from their outdoor bar window! We started with the Pelato breeze and the limoncello margarita. Both cocktails were well balanced and refreshing, which is perfect in the (not yet summer) heat. We were seated a touch early, which was perfect, in the outdoor dining area. I had read reviews and crossed my fingers for indoor seating - I had heard the outside was incredibly loud. The place was booked and there was definitely chatter but I had no issues hearing my conversation or the staff! For the meal, we decided to order - mozzarella caprese (I wanted the burrata crostini but they were out), prosciutto di parma, crispy garlic potatoes, chicken parmigiana, bucatini cacio e pepe, rainbow cookies, and the dark chocolate budino. I also grabbed another cocktail, this time the Sicilian lemonade. The mozzarella and prosciutto were delicious but the rest of the meal was phenomenal! The crispy garlic potatoes are a must order, especially if you love garlic. I'm obsessed with bucatini and cacio e pepe so the two of them being together made my heart happy! So, so well balanced with just the right amount of pepper. The chicken parm is one of the best I've had - nice and thin, crispy, cheesy, saucy... For dessert, we INHALED the budino - very rich but with a thick layer of cream to balance it. I only had room for one of the rainbow cookies, and even though they are smaller than I expected (I'm used to them being a little chunky)they were packed with all the traditional flavors I love. Service was great - our waitstaff were all very friendly and well-educated on the menu and cocktails. Parking was very easy. I'd like to sit inside next time to see how that ambience compares, but we went on a lovely (but warm) evening and enjoyed the semi-open patio area. We've already texted our friends that we need a double date, so we will definitely be back!

The service was phenomenal, the cocktail (Casanova) was so good, the appetizers were all fantastic, and I love the casual ambiance--stylish but not stuffy, city without the pretentiousness, no white table cloths here. Love me a budino and theirs was [chefs kiss]. Will 100% return.

Everything was amazing from top to bottom from the moment we walked into the door we knew we were going to be treated special. They actually pay attention to notes made during your reservation so if you have a special something you're celebrating or any food allergies or intolerances they will make note even before you arrive. The ambiance is lively such as an Italian Cafe can be and the acoustics or proof of this. The ambiance is wonderful boasting a brisk afternoon in Italy with subtle touches of elegance and pictures to make it feel like home. The food is carefully handcrafted and attention to detail is where it's at. An empty plage doesn't remain on your table for long and water carafes/drinks don't go unattended. The small plates are brought out Swifty for you to plate and enjoy sharing different tastes with your table. Absolutely loved the gluten free homemade rigatoni. Delightfully surprised at the portions for sharing. Can't wait to return and bring others to share in the experience!

Wow this place was incredible! From the service to the drinks to every dish - it was such a standout experience and I can't wait to go back. The owners wife has celiac so there's a lot of gluten free dishes on the menu and their house made GF pasta might be the best I've ever had. I loved the panelle too. Incredible!

Really enjoyed Pelato! great ambiance, you have to love a place you can go to have a good meal without having to engage in a fashion show!! The Service was outstanding. A waiter was intentive and funny and make sure we had everything we could possibly want. We started the night with a few slices of prosciutto de Parma and Parmesan Reggiano with a little balsamic and olive oil. Great prosciutto! And olive oil was pretty good also. We also shared a Pelato house salad. A great blend of lettuce, vinegar, peppers, provolone, salami and oregano. We opted for the Sunday sauce for the main entrée. Wonderful sauce with a combination of meatballs, pork ribs, sausages, and beef braciola. A big dish of fusilli on the side. It was wonderful. A nice Nero d'Avola was the perfect way to wash it down. Anthony came over and gave us a little history of the places in Nashville and Brooklyn Heritage. There's a nice decent size bar there Full bar so anything you could want is available. We've already made reservations again on another Sunday and bringing two more couples. It's good to have a great Italian American restaurant in Charleston!!

Every once in a while, a restaurant stirs a major buzz. Food boards are filled with questions and pictures of food. Tik Toks start popping up like crazy and everyone wants to try the place. This is the buzz Pelato has created. We made our reservation three weeks in advance which seems the norm. When we arrived, we were pleased to see that dedicated parking was available since they are right next door to Edmunds Oast. The atmosphere is lively with waiters bustling around taking orders. There is inside dining as well as a patio which is glassed in and airconditioned. If you don't have a reservation, you can get bar seating but be forewarned that these disappear fast. We arrived right as they opened, and they were gone in three minutes! We ordered their frozen cocktails; my wife got the Frozen Limoncello drop which was not too sweet and very refreshing. I ordered the Frozen Espresso Martini which had great coffee notes and was perfect for a hot day. We started with the Garlic Bread which can have melted parm sauce or a red sauce added, we got both. The melted parm was lick the bowl delicious. We frantically tried to mop up every drop. Next was the Street Style Arancini where we made use of the red sauce we ordered with the bread. They were light and delicate with bold flavors which were enhanced by the red sauce. The Crispy Garlic Potatoes had to be ordered. They were downright crunchy in a good way and the garlic aioli was a garlic lover's dream. We decided on another cocktail, the New York Sour. It had whiskey, orangecello, lemon, and a red wine float. I really loved the fact it was two toned and very boozy. We then had the Pelato Rav which was their take on ravioli. The pasta was a perfect Al Dente and loaded with cheese and zesty sauce. If you want to try this, get here early as it is limited availability. Our favorite dish was the Radiatori Vodka. I am not usually a vodka sauce fan, but this made me a believer. Perfectly cooked pasta with a vibrant sauce with a nice spice kick at the end, excellent! Of course, Chicken Parm is a staple, so we had to give it a go. The chicken was juicy and flavorful with a nice crispy fry accented by the cheese and sauce, probably in my top three. Finally, we ended the meal with their San Gennaro Zeppoles which arrive in the traditional paper bag. Hot and sugary they reminded me of a powdered donut but lighter with a slight lemony taste. Everything we ordered was outstanding and the service was friendly, efficient and on point. Put in your reservation now!

What a fun experience tonight! Tapas Italian where we all got to try a bunch of different items on the menu. The mouth watering Cacio e pepe was my favorite and I can't wait to have it again! The Radiatori Vodka has a great spice to it! Just the right amount of heat! Don't forget to order the burnt broccolini, grilled to perfection! The white Peach Sangria was a perfect summer drink to have while we waited for our table. This dinner experience was worth the small wait and I can't wait to go back because there are still so many other items on the menu I'd like to try!

Booked this place about a month before we visited. Of course it was seen on tiktok. Started with the amazing broccolini and the good calamari. For entrees ordered the lemon shrimp dish, pesto dish, chicken parm, and the sausage. By the time desert came around we trusted our waitress Erin so much after her previous suggestions we put the choice in her hands. She brought us the apple cake and it also did not disappoint. Only then did we find out they had been open just 8 weeks. As a group we could not believe it based on how well everything was executed the whole meal.

Very pricey with small portions, but DELICIOUS!!! Every single thing I had was amazing, and I am THRILLED to have finally found a GREAT vodka sauce in our area!! I haven't had a good one since I moved out of NYC, and this is it!! Bar is first come first served - love that! The staff is all so wonderful - welcoming, pleasant, and friendly. There is onsite parking, which is a TREASURE to have downtown! Can't wait to go back!!

Overhyped microwave reheated food. The "owner" was rude and awful towards his employees AND customers.

From the moment I walked into this restaurant, I fell in love with it! The wonderful smell of Italian food, friendly staff, and cozy interior was a great first impression. The food - oh my goodness! It was so delicious and generous portions. The recommendation is to order about two small plates per person and share. We had these dishes: Burrata Crostini, Stuffed Mushrooms, Meatballs Al Forno, and The Pelato Rav. All were incredible. Our friends had similar dishes, but I ended up stealing their Fusilli Pesto because it was that good! For dessert, our server recommended the Torta Di Mele - a caramelized upside-down apple cake with vanilla gelato. WOW - it was fabulous. Their service here is impeccable - friendly, knowledgeable, and just the right amount of interaction. Empty dishes were removed promptly. We never felt rushed. There is a lovely wine list and cocktails and mocktails as well. The outdoor patio is spacious and lovely. I will come back on Sunday for a special dish they only serve then called, "Sunday Sauce", served family style. One small touch that I appreciate - plenty of free parking in an adjacent lot. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Our server was maybe the best waiter in the world. Constantly checking on us, knowledgeable of the menu, never had a drink even half empty. The food was ok at best. Homemade pasta was thick and chewy, garlic potatoes had burnt garlic which ruined the flavor. The chicken parm was average. Not worth the price

We were able to snag an early 5:30pm reservation last minute. We were seated promptly and had a comfy table for our party of 3. Service was good, nothing over the top but totally fine. The manager (I think she was the manager) did stop by our table towards the end of the meal to check in. This is always a nice touch. We ordered 7 different dishes to share. Love the tapas/share style. Highlights were the burrata crostini, vodka pasta, and chicken parm. Honestly, there wasn't one dish we didn't like. I had read people thought the prices were a bit much for the portions but we honestly didn't feel this way. It's Charleston, eating out (especially at trendy and quality places) is not going to be cheap. As locals, we will def. Be back to try more dishes we didn't get a chance to try this time around. Add this to your list of places to try for sure!

Welcome to Charleston, Pelato! We are so glad you're here. What an incredible spread of delicious options! Our service was speedy and the food came out as it was ready, rather than all at once. We enjoyed 5 different shareable pasta dishes and some apps while dining outdoors. The frozen espresso martinis were delicious, but a little too sweet to enjoy throughout the meal. The limoncello margarita was just perfect. We enjoyed the burnt broccolini and crispy garlic potatoes as appetizers and had every last bit of both plates. So good! While we enjoyed all of our main shareable dishes, the groups favorites were the radiatori vodka and the chicken parm. We can't wait to come back here! Extra bonus points for the parking lot!!

Delicious! Ambiance, to the service to the food everything was amazing. Will definitely be returning! The vodka pasta did not disappoint

This place lived up to the hype! I went with 3 friends and we ordered garlic bread, panelle, potatoe croquettes, and salad to share as apps - you're served 3 pieces of bread and 3 croquettes so we cut them up to split and they were delish. We all ordered our own separate pastas and the vodka was 10/10. I wish the serving size was a tad bigger lol because it was the best meal ever. We ordered aperol spritz and frozen espresso martinis which were again, 10/10! And last but not least, the hazelnut gelato was to die for. Sarah was our cute server and gave us good recommendations and the service was great. It's a great vibe in there we'll be back soon!

Excellent meal and service from Jason! Had the frozen espresso martini. The fresh mozzarella to start, chicken parm, pesto pasta, and shrimp limone. My only wish was the shrimp on the shrimp limone were larger.

A fun new addition to CHS! Our server Raleigh was fantastic--great service, kind, and good recommendations! We ordered lots and enjoyed most all of it. Favorites were zucchini crisps, potato croquettes, and apple dessert! We were underwhelmed by the Vodka Pasta, but maybe credit that to all the overhype on the internet. (We still finished it all;) Biggest complaint was just some of the prices vs. quantity. Love a good tapas style meal but for $50-100 per person maybe some other portion options would be grand! Still, this is a must try for anyone visiting or local--and make sure to ask for Raleigh!

It was our first time at Pelato and Logan was our server. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great suggestions for the food! 10/10 recommend the potato croquettes and Radiatori Vodka pasta!! The frozen espresso martini was amazing too!

This place was excellent. Definitely coming back when I'm back in Charleston. The service was excellent from the bar to our waiter Nasser their service was spotless. Nasser explained the menu very well and answered any questions we had. When it came to the food even though we didn't have a reservation and the place was packed we barely waited for our food and it every single dish was delicious. Our order is below with the pictures I uploaded. Definitely check this place out.

Incredible food and drinks all around! One friend got the frozen espresso martini (not pictured) and it was amazing. Surprisingly 4 people split the food below and we were full!! Small portions for some of the food but it's all super tasty and filling. Going back again with my parents in a few weeks and I am so excited. The patio we sat out on was super cute too and the restaurant is a lot bigger than I was expecting!

In love with everything we ate! Great service, pasta portions could be bigger not quite "shareable"

Everything about this restaurant is perfect especially our server MEGAN. She guided us well on food choices and timed them perfectly. We were on the porch and there was plenty of fans and some A/C for our comfort. I highly recommend this restaurant .

I came by myself as I had just moved here and wanted to have a treat dinner. I sat at the bar and was greeted by the bartender, who stayed attentive throughout my stay. I had the frozen limencello and lemon shrimp pasta per bartender rec and it was amazing. Thank you!

Pelato was incredible! We were looking for a yummy Italian dinner and Pelato did not disappoint. We enjoyed the potatoe croquettes, brunt broccolini (12/10), chicken parmigiana, baked clams oreganata, and bucatini cacio e pepe. Everything came out at different times as that is the style of the restaurant. Could not recommend it enough if you are in Charleston!

Loved the food and service and the redesign. The ONLY minus was the fly infestation between our table and the window and door!

Delicious meal on the beautiful patio. My dining companions and I enjoyed the burnt brocollini, crispy garlic potatoes, garlic bread & red sauce, radiatori , cacio e pepe AND pesto fusilli. All were fabulous and the radiatori was a standout - served in a creamy slightly spicy perfect vodka sauce. Rainbow cookies, chocolate budino, and frozen cocktails - limoncello and espresso martini - to finish the evening, perfection! A week and a half in, the place was absolutely at capacity. We experienced some typical to-be-expected service kinks of a freshly opened packed spot with a fresh hire class, but I'm confident Pelato will be running like a delicious well-oiled machine in no time.

My wife and I (mid 60's) are transplanted New Yorkers to Charleston (Mount Pleasant) for the last 4 years. This was the first of many visits to Pelato, home to authentic Brooklyn Italian food. We went on a Sunday to have the "Sunday Sauce" (aka Sunday Gravy) like Nonna used to make. It's only available on Sundays. The dish is fusilli, tomato, ribs, braciola, sausage and meatballs. It was very good as expected and we had leftovers to take home. We also had the Arancini to start which was lightly fried and excellent. We had the the Dark Chocolate Budino for desert which was excellent. We will be back to try the other dishes and definitely get the "Sunday Sauce" on a Sunday. The restaurant is well laid out with high ceilings and an excellent wait staff. They have a good selection of Brooklyn Italian dishes, a good wine and liquor menu, and Peroni beer on tap. The restaurant is an offshoot of a Nashville restaurant by the same name, owned by Theresa Scotto who is married to Anthony Scotto Jr., a well know NY restaurateur. When we lived in NY we regularly ate in his Italian restaurants and Steakhouses. We' happy to see them branch out to Charleston. Our excellent servers were Grace and Darian. Note to tourists: The restaurant is not "downtown", but on the Charleston Peninsula just 3/4 of a mile North of the Ravenel Bridge and Rt. 17. It's in an area with a number of great Charleston restaurants, including Edmund Oast (next door), Lewis' BBQ and Home Team BBQ and a few others just a short drive away. If staying "downtown", take an Uber or drive as there is on-site parking.

I loved my experience at Pelato. The food had wonderful portion sizes for their price point. Two of my favorite dishes that I tried were the meatballs al forno and the radiatori vodka. And our server Logan was very kind and helpful and he made the experience even better. I will definitely be returning.

Logan was an excellent server! The food was excellent, super nice to have a spin on tapas.

Just tried this place last night, loved the atmosphere and everything we ordered and ate was very good! Will definitely go back ! Drinks were excellent , as well!

Just had the BEST meal since moving to Charleston here at Pelato. Our waiter, James, couldn't have created a better experience. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, and we loved every dish we had. Plus the outdoor seating was fabulous! Highly recommend the Radiatore Vodka and the Zepoles! This was a top tier dinner downtown and we will most definitely be back!

Went for dinner last night and the whole team went for tapas and we split the dishes. Highlights of the meal were the Arincini Balls and Chicken Parm. Everything was great especially the service, huge shoutout to Will he did everything right. Will be back again. Also make sure you try the espresso old fashioned

First, the interior renovation is a significant upgrade from the former B&B. Nice work Pelato! After dining at New York's Fresco by Scottofor many years, we decided to try this new Scotto family spot in SC. We know this is a new restaurant in Charleston and believe they deserve some time to get everything perfect. From our recent experience, they missed the mark on the potato croquettes, burrata crostini, pelato rav, and the cloud rice pudding. The best we sampled were the eggplant stuffed bread and shrimp limone. Which only means we need to go back and try the other items on the menu! Initially, we planned not to return, but we will be back as we know Alexis and team are working hard to enhance the food quality and service. Looking forward to our next visit!

My new favorite restaurant! Everything we ordered was so good! My favorites were the frozen drinks, vodka pasta, meatballs & the crispy potatoes

Wow what an experience!!!! We were amazed at the service we got from Jason. Not only was he knowledgeable he was a riot. Everything he suggested was amazing. We had such a wonderful time & can't wait to come back.

So fabulous! Loved every dish. Will return. Great vibes outside. Cacio e Pepe was a surprising delight.

I went to Pelato's opening night in Charleston and it did not disappoint! The recommendation is to get 2-3 plates per person, which is honestly perfect. I highly suggest the radiatori vodka, and the meatballs (they are the best I have ever had in my life). The service is incredible, we were sat immediately at our reservation time, and our waitress was so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Overall it was an amazing experience!

1. Nice venue. loud. 2. Friendly staff 3.small plates great 4. Chicken parmigiana and radiators vodka mundane 5. Wife's pasta (pesto fusilli)...don't know....never came...we left

Amazing service from Mauricio and the young lady that worked that day. Food was great! We had an awesome time! A must visit place!