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Renzo

Downtown · $$–$$$ · Ranked in 3 TasteSignal categories

Updated October 2026

← Best Pizza in Charleston, SC
#3 Pizza ▲#6 Italian ▲#29 Best Overall

Renzo is a Cannonborough-Elliotborough neo-Neapolitan spot with a strong natural wine program that quietly punches above its weight. Small room, wood-fired pies, and a rotating list of pours from small European producers. A fixture on Charleston best-pizza lists since it opened.

4.5
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.5305 reviewsYelp★ 4.4about 147 reviews

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

Address384 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403
Open inGoogle MapsApple MapsWaze
Phone843-259-2760
Websiterenzochs.com
HoursTue-Sat 5-10pm; closed Sun-Mon
ReservationsBook on Resy
Walk-inYes

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

Why Renzo ranks where it does

#3

Best Pizza in Charleston, SC

▲ from #4
  • Pizza recognition: Charleston City Paper (Apr 2026), Post and Courier (Apr 2024) and 2 more.
  • Critic recognition from James Beard Foundation, Charleston City Paper and 2 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (305 reviews); 4.4 on Yelp (about 147 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 6 different years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
#6

Best Italian Restaurants in Charleston, SC

▲ from #12
  • Critic recognition from James Beard Foundation, Charleston City Paper and 2 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (305 reviews); 4.4 on Yelp (about 147 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 6 different years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

What critics and guides say

James Beard Foundation: 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Semifinalists - Charleston area (Jan 2026)Charleston City Paper: Our Top 50: Summer 2026 (DISH Dining Guide) (Aug 2026)The Local Palate: The Ultimate South Carolina Dining Guide 2026 (May 2026)Post and Courier: Thin crust? Deep dish? Here's our list of the top 20 Charleston-area pizza restaurants (Apr 2024)

Also top-ranked for Pizza

D'Allesandro's Pizza, EVO Pizzeria, Indaco, Famulari's Pizzeria. See the full ranking →

Frequently asked

Is Renzo good?

Renzo ranks #3 for Pizza in Charleston on TasteSignal for October 2026. Pizza recognition: Charleston City Paper (Apr 2026), Post and Courier (Apr 2024) and 2 more.

What is Renzo's TasteSignal Crowd Score?

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

Where is Renzo?

Renzo is at 384 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403 (Downtown).