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Pelato

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

Updated November 2026

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#5 Best New ▲#7 Italian ▲#11 Brunch ▲#37 Best Overall ▲
4.7
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.94,362 reviewsTripadvisor★ 4.9345 reviews
Yelp★ 4.3240 reviews

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

Address1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
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OpenedMay 2025

Why Pelato ranks where it does

#5

Best New Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #15
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier, Charleston City Paper and Charleston Magazine in the last five years.
  • Opened May 2025.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Post and Courier, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.9 on Google (4,362 reviews); 4.9 on Tripadvisor (345 reviews); 4.3 on Yelp (240 reviews).
#7

Best Italian Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #14
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier, Charleston City Paper and Charleston Magazine in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Post and Courier, Oct 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.9 on Google (4,362 reviews); 4.9 on Tripadvisor (345 reviews); 4.3 on Yelp (240 reviews).

Rank history

CategoryOct 26Nov 26
Best New#15#5
Italian#14#7
Brunch#15#11
Best Overall#131#37

A dash means it was not ranked in that category that month. See everything that moved this month.

What critics and guides say

Post and Courier: Tip Jar: Italian standouts and readers' questions (incl. burgers) (Oct 2026)Charleston City Paper: CP Hot List: Winter 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Feb 2026)Charleston Magazine: New & Notable (Sep 2025)

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Frequently asked

Is Pelato good?

Pelato ranks #5 for Best New in Charleston on TasteSignal for November 2026. Critic recognition from Post and Courier, Charleston City Paper and Charleston Magazine in the last five years.

What is Pelato's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

4.7 out of 5, the average of its ratings on Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor (platforms with 50+ reviews), checked Nov 2026.

Where is Pelato?

Pelato is at 1085 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).