Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Ducatis Pizzeria & Trattoria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 960 Cipriana Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Cafe Vincenzo's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 7710 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Angelo's Steak & Pasta
- Rating: 3.5/5 (647 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2311 South Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Buffets
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Mama Mia Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.5/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1155 Robert M Grissom Pkwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Lombardo's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7604 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Ramando's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2001 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. River Oaks Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 154 Sapwood Road Ste 107 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Ginos Real New york Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3771 Renee Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Nonna's Taste of Italy
- Rating: 4.0/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 2132 Oakheart Road Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Capriccio Restaurant & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1285 38th Ave. North Plantation Point Plaza Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Hot Tomato Italian Restaurant & Brick Oven
- Rating: 4.0/5 (498 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 406 21st Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Maggi D's Fine Italian Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 Seaboard St. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Flamingo Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7050 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#17. DeVeglio's Fresh Pasta Italian Market
- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Farrow Pkwy Ste C Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pasta Shops, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Gino's Real New York Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3521 Belle Terre Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Pianas pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 8724 South Carolina 707 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#14. Scotto's Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4030 River Oaks Drive Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Gios Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0/5 (113 reviews)
- Address: 7915 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Little Italy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (467 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3001 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Crave Italian Oven & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (554 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5900 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Toscana Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (425 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2703 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Luigi's Trattoria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 503 61st Ave. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Quagliata Brothers Italian deli
- Rating: 4.5/5 (19 reviews)
- Address: 4999 Carolina Forest Blvd. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian, Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Ciao
- Rating: 4.5/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5223 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#6. AJ's Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (398 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5917 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Villa Romana Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (730 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 707 South Kings State Rte Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. The Waterway House Sports & Spirits
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9814 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Sports Bars, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Sole Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (739 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3401 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian
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#2. Vicini's Restaurant and Pizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (316 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5001 North King Hwy Ste 105 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Portofino Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 9734 North Kings Hwy Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
