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Caffe Piccolo, Pawleys Island, SC

Caffe Piccolo

4.7
4.7
826 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Escape to Italy when visiting Caffe Piccolo. This authentic Italian eatery specializes in hearty, flavorful fare, featuring the freshest ingredients on the Grand Strand. Caffe Piccolo sources seafood locally, as well as produce and homegrown herbs, working with regional and ethical vendors. The menu is packed with delectable dishes, including appetizers, soups, salads and flavorful entrees. Entrees include land and sea choices, plus pasta dishes. Entrees include bread and your choice of soup or salad.

Caffe Piccolo features a comprehensive wine list, featuring imported and domestic selections. Dine indoors or outdoors on a beautiful patio, alongside a warm, open hearth.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 314-3424
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire

What 826 people are saying

Caffe Piccolo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Italian

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Overall

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Food

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Service

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambiance

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Value

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for groups

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Healthy

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Neighborhood gem

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Piccolo charms with "beautiful outdoor dining," "excellent Italian cuisine," and "fantastic service." Regulars rave about "delicious scallops," "varied veal dishes," and "perfectly cooked pasta." The cozy ambiance and attentive staff, especially Chris, make it a "favorite upscale restaurant." Outdoor seating enhances the experience, ideal for special occasions.

826 Reviews
  1. Connie VIP

    Louisville10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious. The veal saltimbocca was perfect

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  2. Paul

    Charleston3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We Left your host was Rude & wait our table no service !! We Left !!!

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  3. Giovanni

    Charleston1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    You ask if there is a "special occasion". They didn't acknowledge it, they didn't seem to care. But it was important to us! Hostess made no eye contact when we arrived, just looked down at her book and asked if we had a reservation. No "welcome", no "I see you have a special occasion", no anything. Walked us to the table, placed menus on the corner and walked away. No "your server will be with you shortly". Wait person was disheveled... certainly not the look you would expect at a restaurant with an upscale reputation. Stuffed pepper appetizer was on point but the calamari and eggplant were only passable. Two of our three entrees were very good but the $45 ribeye special was a poor excuse for a steak. No sear or crust, very undercooked and over sauced, Complementary salads were underwhelming. Table next to us was celebrating a birthday as were we. They had a dessert with a candle. When asked if we wanted dessert we informed the waits person that it was my wife's birthday and we ordered the lemoncello cake and profiteroles both thawed out institutional purchased. Desserts came and yes...no candle. We said, "don't we get a candle?" and the reply was, "If you want one I guess I can go get one"... no thanks. 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, 2 desserts and 2 drinks came to $270+ with gratuity. No management ever came to our table, no one was at the door when we left to thank us for coming. Our special occasion felt more like an imposition. There are many other restaurants in Pawleys Island with better food, staff and management.

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  4. Mikaela

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely date night. Everything was prepared beautifully and came out in a reasonable time. The servers/employees were kind, professional, and attentive.

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  5. Vincent M VIP

    New York City75 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food great service what else can I say. While waiting at the bar for our guest to come the bartender Rebecca was outstanding friendly professional great drinks then to our table and the everything was just as outstanding 😎👍

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  6. Su VIP

    Washington DC11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caffe Piccolo never disappoints. We may have overstayed our welcome as the group of eight had lots to talk about and we were noisy too. We started with calamari and mussels for apps, then each ordered entrees ranging from piccolo shrimp, to diver scallops over mushroom risotto to burrata salad with diver scallops, eggplant rollatinis. I may have missed one. Ended with tiramisu and pistachio cheesecake. Staff as always was superior and Amanda did a stellar job.

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  7. Mark

    Charleston1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated next to a 17 top table for our 20th anniversary to start. I had made a note when I made the reservation weeks in advance. Busboy brought the water holding the glasses at the top, his finger nails were caked with black dirt. So we wouldn't drink the water. We put our order in before the 17 tops order was taken. They received and ate their apps, soup & salads, dinners, sang happy birthday, had cake and paid and we still never received our scallop and fish dinners. One hour and forty minutes later. We asked for our check for our two drinks and what do you know the server said the food was done. What a coincidence. We left and got take out on the way home. Thanks Caffe Piccolo for a anniversary we will always remember.

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  8. Angie

    Charleston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and the service was excellent. We had a young new waiter named Owen who did a fantastic job. What a delightful person.

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  9. Catherine

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a quiet Monday night dinner at Caffe Piccolo. Our server, Amanda was friendly and attentive. She made some great recommendations. We both had the daily specials. Husband had wonderfully cooked lamb. I had lobster ravioli with scallops. These were the best scallops I've ever eaten-perfectly seared and delicious! We will definitely have this restaurant on our list when we visit here several times a year!

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  10. William VIP

    Charlotte21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always ! Best scallops you’ll find anywhere . The veal Francese was delicious also . Can’t wait to get back .

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FAQs

Caffe Piccolo is rated 4.7 stars by 826 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for Caffe Piccolo

9428 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Pawleys Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Gluten-free Options
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