Best Italian Restaurants in Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach is home to thousands of restaurants, but nothing pleases the taste buds quite like a great Italian restaurant. Here are some favorite Italian restaurants in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Benito's Brick Oven

Benito's Brick Oven serves the best Pizza in Myrtle Beach. Some locals even argue that it's as good as New York City. All pizzas are handmade and baked in a wood-fired brick oven. With 13 specialty pizzas and with over 25 toppings to choose from, the pizza possibilities are endless. If pizza isn't your thing, Benito's offers a full menu of Italian favorites like mozzarella capresse, veal scaloppini, and mussels over linguini.

This Italian restaurant has a casual atmosphere, so you'll feel right at home here. With reasonable prices, and a friendly staff, you cannot pass up Benito's Brick Oven. Visit Benito's off of Highway 17 in North Myrtle Beach.

Carrabba's Italian Grille

Carrabba's is a popular Italian restaurant in Myrtle Beach. There is usually a bit of a wait to get seated, but you can order drinks and appetizers and enjoy some time on the 'porch' while you wait for your table.

This Italian restaurant features delicious recipes passed down from old Sicily and everything is prepared fresh. The kitchen is exhibition style, so you can watch the cooks at work

Carrabba's is a chain restaurant, but Myrtle Beach's Carrabba's is especially exceptional. The staff is warm, friendly, and accommodating, and the interior is beautiful. Carrabba's is located at 1015 Highway 17.

Umberto's- a Pittsburgh Italian Trattoria

You haven't experienced a true Italian restaurant until you've visited Umberto's in Myrtle Beach's Barefoot Landing. If you are looking for a low key atmosphere, this isn't your place. The crowd is usually lively and the seating is quite compact, but you won't find a better Italian restaurant in Myrtle Beach.

Come to this unique Italian restaurant with a big appetite. "First Courses" consist of fresh bread, traditional tomato and green pepper salad, greens and beans, and a pasta selection. Main dishes include delicious Italian pastas, steaks, seafood, a wide veal selection, and the biggest pork chops you've ever laid your eyes on. If you leave room for dessert, Umberto's has some of the best cannolis on Myrtle Beach.

Bob Montanari, Umberto's owner, is usually walking around the restaurant greeting guests and assuring that everyone feels at home. From the personable staff, to the pictures on the wall, this Italian restaurant in Myrtle Beach will remind you of grandma's house.