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Melfi's

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 4 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Italian Restaurants in Charleston, SC
#9 Italian ▲#9 Pizza ▼#10 Best Lunch#64 Best Overall

Melfi's is Brooks Reitz's Roman-style thin-crust pizza and Italian-American operation on Upper King. Cocktail-forward bar, thin-and-crisp pies with restrained toppings, and a smart-casual room that works for a date or a group.

4.4
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.5727 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.3121 reviews

Diner ratings checked Oct 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address721 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Open inGoogle MapsApple MapsWaze
Phone(843) 513-0307
Websiteeatatmelfis.com
HoursMon-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sun 12-4pm & 5-10pm
ReservationsBook on Resy
Walk-inLimited

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Why Melfi's ranks where it does

#9

Best Italian Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #11
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier, The Local Palate and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Post and Courier, Jul 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (727 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (121 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 6 different years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
#9

Best Pizza in Charleston, SC

▼ from #3
  • Pizza recognition: Post and Courier (Apr 2024), Post and Courier (Apr 2023) and 1 more.
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier, The Local Palate and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Post and Courier, Jul 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (727 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (121 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 6 different years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
#10

Best Lunch in Charleston, SC

New to the top 10
  • Lunch recognition: Post and Courier (Feb 2026).
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier, The Local Palate and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Post and Courier, Jul 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (727 reviews); 4.3 on Tripadvisor (121 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 6 different years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

Post and Courier: Restaurant review by Parker Milner (Jul 2026)The Local Palate: An Insider's Guide to Upper King Street (Jun 2023)Charleston City Paper: 10 pizza places in Charleston to celebrate National Pizza Day (Feb 2022)

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Frequently asked

Is Melfi's good?

Melfi's ranks #9 for Italian in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Critic recognition from Post and Courier, The Local Palate and Charleston City Paper in the last five years.

What is Melfi's' TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.4 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Oct 2026.

Where is Melfi's?

Melfi's is at 721 King St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).