So we (me and wife ) went to Bricco after someone recommended it for good Italian. Seated with no resy which was nice. It was a fairly busy Thursday night. We shared the Mussels Marinara appy And we shared the arugula salad We had 2 glasses of wine each and had a pasta entree and the octopus calamari entree. SC Italian is not the same as NJ/NY Italian even though the owner is from NY. It was good. Here is the issue. 4.00$ sharing charge for the salad. A dinner bill Just under 200$ and you are going to charge me to put half a salad on another plate. Next time I will do that myself. Actually, despite the food being good , I would not return to this restaurant. read more

We are in town for a wedding over the weekend and had a wonderful dinner here. The portions were perfect and the food was seasoned really well no notes! I wish this place was closer to my home so I could go back again. read more

We had not been to Bricco since it first opened several years ago. Have heard good things about it recently and decided to give it another try. It was excellent! Our group of 5 was quickly seated in a comfortable spot and received excellent service throughout our stay. The specials were unique and tasty. With all that said, the attentive service by the staff really sets this restaurant above others. They were polite and quick with recommendations and explanations of the menu items. Also the atmosphere, although busy, was quiet so we could easily have good conversation. We will certainly return. read more

My wife and I were looking for some good authentic Italian food close to home with vegetarian options. Bricco checked all the boxes. Someone had also posted on a local social media regarding their service and quality of food. Reservations are STRONGLY suggested. We were lucky to get same day reservations--- but at 5 pm when they open. That worked out very well for us. When we arrived, another large party had arrived for their larger party room where they have a huge wine collection. We were seated at a booth across from the bar. The bar also had "reserved" signs. We were quickly offered tap or bottled water as well as bar beverages. My wife ordered a glass of Malbec while I had my classic Bombay Sapphire martini with blue cheese stuffed olives. Full martini glass and perfect!! Hot homemade baked bread came shortly after. Travis was our waiter for the evening and presented the specials as well as asking about appetizers or salads. My wife ordered the Insalata Del Sud which is the arugula salad while I ordered the Bricco Cesare which is their version of Caesar Salad, but with 3 nice shrimp as opposed to anchovies. My wife's salad had a lemon vinegrette which she said was very perfect and not overdone. My dressing was perfect as well. Fresh ground pepper added from a 3 foot peppermill--- quite amusing. For the main course, I had the Rigatoni Bricco which was nicely sauced and perfectly done rigatoni with shrimp, calamari and olives. Nice portion and great flavor. My wife had the Penne Belle Donna which was a pasta with eggplant, mozzarella and tomatoes. She mentioned the eggplant was quite subtle but excellent. The owners stopped by the table to make sure everything was to our liking. We learned they had a Bricco restaurant in Hells Kitchen New York City and now have moved to the Promenade and opened the Bluffton restaurant. I love their commitment to excellence and their customers. Their hours are limited and they are closed on Sunday. I hope our next visit is as good as this one. read more

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The best authentic Italian in the area great service great owner relationships fabulous food. Definitely recommend.

I had great expectations for this place, but the sauce was bland and the meatballs were disappointing.

Like the food and service but annoyed at their practice with not allowing pasta to be served separately from entre. Would have loved some pappardelle with its lamb-based sauce but Bricco would only serve it with the same sauce as the veal piccata. After protesting, they said they would serve the pappardelle with its own sauce but would charge an extra $10 and not put it on a separate plate, meaning the two sauces would mingle and cancel each other out. Strange practice, one that will likely cause family to go elsewhere in future. read more

Delicious meal and impeccable service everything was delicious from apps to desserts . Would definitely recommend

Visited Bricco after about 1 year from my first visit. During that first visit we just walked in and they were able accommodate my wife and I even with a packed restaurant. Food was excellent but the service at the time was really off. Fast Forward to August 2023, well the food was still outstanding and the service was really on point. So to Nino and staff.. Brovo and Grazie Mille! read more

We've dined at Bricco several times with friends and love it enough to bring out of town guests here, too. The owner often answers the phone to take reservations and always chats with his guests as they exit. He's quite charming! The Italian menu is phenomenal! We've always loved everything we've ordered. Some of our favorites are the Caesar Salad with fresh Shrimp - I didn't know I needed fresh Shrimp on my Caesar but, it's awesome! The Rigatoni Bricco is absolutely a must order. So flavorful with a delicate touch and depth of flavor that you can't stop eating. The Veal Marsala with mushrooms and artichokes is a dish that's fork tender and will guarantee a clean plate. The wine list is great and service has always been exceptional. We've been here often enough that we've had a large variety of staff and you will notice the standards of service here are very high! Bricco is one of our favorite Bluffton restaurants and we return often! read more

Too hot to cook last night so we headed out looking for something different. Went to Bricco and enjoyed it very much. Nice atmosphere. Very good food. They don't overcook the pasta! Isn't that wonderful! Way to go Bricco. read more

Food - delish! Best Italian in the Bluffton/ Hilton Head area!! Ambiance- yes! Beautiful artwork and overall comfortable atmosphere. Such nice, attentive and knowledgeable staff. The service was on point. Can't wait to go back! read more

This is a wonderful Italian restaurant. The food was very very good. I can't say up to standards on NY/NJ 20-30 years ago (I don't know how it is now - I haven't been back) Top Notch restaurants were one of the few things I missed and this white tablecloth venue fit the bill. read more

100% most fabulous Italian restaurant in SC but also rivals anything in New York and Boston‼ A Must Try

Excellent authentic Italian restaurant. Everything was delicious: grilled eggplant, veal meatballs, pasta primavera, linguine with clams. Beautiful table clothes and decor. Nino the owner is from Capri and chatted with us for a bit. read more

Bricco - Tartufo - Italian Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

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Amazing food. Finnie our server was top notch. Could not have asked for better service. We had the octopus cuttlefish starter special followed by a tri color gnocchi (beet, spinach and potato) accompanied by a butter sage sauce. We had their special Chardonnay unoaked wine. To complete the meal we enjoyed the flourless chocolate cake which was perfectly sweetened but not obnoxiously sweet. We will definitely come back when in the area. read more

Bricco - Wine - Italian Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Average food. Service was good. The sauce and food had no flavor. Brought out fresh bread did not offer any olive oil brought butter. Did know they had any olive oil until I heard the next table ask for it and the waiter said "we don't automatically bring this out because we ended up waiting to much so if someone asks we have it". Thought something is up when we got same night reservations and had only two couples in the place and it was seven. Would not recommend this place for Italian food. read more

Bricco - Rigatoni Bricco - Italian Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Great food Good atmosphere Attentive servers Nice views Great location Nice bar area read more

Friendly atmosphere, excellent food, service was a little off. I had the eggplant parm and it was exceptional. Bread was homemade and when it did arrive at our table it was warm and delicious. My only complaint was the service. We arrived for our reservation and were seated at a small 2 person table.. The couple behind us, who did not have a reservation were seated at the spacious 4 seat table next to us. We waited almost 45 minutes to have our drink orders taken.. No bread or wine arrived until we flagged down our waitress about a half hour later. No food order was taken either and we again had to call over the waitress. Our reservation was for 6:30 and it was 9:30 pm by the time we left the restaurant. We never ordered appetizer or desert, we would have been there until closing. Oh and the couple next to us, the ones without the reservation that were seated at the more spacious table were served appetizer, dinner and desert and finished at least a half hour before us.. Who knows, maybe it was just an off night.. But the food was very good, maybe we will eat at the bar next time around. read more

Last night we were seated by a host after being told we would have to wait approximately 5 minutes. We were a party of 6 and it was supposed to be an anniversary dinner for a friend. Well after over 25 minutes with not so much as a waiter/waitress taking our drink orders or bringing bread, we decided enough of this and we all decided we were leaving now. We walked out past the waiter and host, and they didn't even notice. Bad service! read more

Absolutely top notch dining in Old Town Bluffton! The exceptional, knowledgeable service, the exquisite Italian menu, the superb wine list, the attention to detail, and everyone in the restaurant treats you like family and remember you each time you dine! Difficult to believe in these mask wearing challenging times! Anticipating my next visit as I dine there once a week since moving to Bluffton! Thank you very much, Bricco! read more

Food is average at best. Nice atmosphere but there is better Italian around. Service was good drinks were rather expensive. Portions on the small side. Not sure when pasta is so cheap to serve restaurants skimp. read more

Was excited when invited to dinner here by an old friend. Upon entering; noticed Bricco had the vibe that set things in motion for what would seem like an enjoyable evening. The convivial greeting from owner when seated was another good sign. However that is the end of the positives for Bricco. The table was set for only three, even though reservation was for four. While I noticed it, the hostess who seated us, the owner who greeted us and the young server did not. Had to ask. After sitting with three sets of empty glasses for 15 minutes we had to flag someone to get water. Had to ask. Took another 10 minutes before we could order wine. Had to ask. And another 10 more before it was served. - 35 minutes seems long time for first glass of wine to arrive. - Bread was delivered. It was naked. While other tables had evoo and cheese made available with; we had to ask. One of the party was not drinking wine. Their water went empty. No one found to serve. Had to ask. Wanted to order. Had to ask. Bricco seemed way understaffed and I noticed other parties showing consternation over service and efficiency Only thing memorable about evening was the four-foot pepper mill and the server who seemed uncomfortable using it. Food was acceptable, but not remarkable. Bricco has a lot to do to improve its executive and service. If this is. It's operations Inlow season, don't want to be there when the tourists arrive. read more

Best Italian food I've had in South Carolina. Helps that the owner is Italian and has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years. Fabulously flavorful pasta. Wonderful thin crust brick oven pizza. Fresh mussels in a delightful sauce. Fresh octopus salad that is so tasty. Service is very friendly. Great dining experience for adults in Bluffton, SC. read more

We had a delicious dinner tonight at Bricco! Our server, Ginger, was pleasant and attentive. The three of us started with a healthy serving of mussels in a white wine sauce, followed by Eggplant Penne Pasta, Salmon with vegetables, and Linguini alla Putanesca. Everything was fabulous. We ordered the dessert special, Creme Brulee and Tartufo (an ice cream ball of yumminess). Everything was delicious. We will definitely go back! read more

Great food & service!! A favorite Italian place we live, Nico & staff are wonderful and accommodating

Stopped by on my visit to Bluffton. Not your typical Italian restaurant. More like being transported to Capri in Italy. The menu is so unique. So fresh and delicious. Will be back next time in town. read more

Bricco - Rigatoni Bricco with calamari and shrimp. - Italian Near Me - Bluffton, South Carolina

Bricco has amazing true Italian homemade food, and the owners are adorable. My veal Par and my wife fish were perfect. We have eaten there more than one time, it's always been excellent ! read more

The food in this restaurant is amazing. Authentic homeland Italian food with first class service.It's a must go for Italian food, you will not be disappointed. Great wine list, the servers are Very knowledgeable. We eat there once a week look forward to it every time. Make sure to make a reservation it's a busy place. read more

What a great dining experience. Just a short drive from Savannah, Ga. The atmosphere is nice and warm. Ginger, our server was knowledgeable, very pleasant and attentive. I Loved the mussels and my dinner was fabulous. The Salmon was cooked to perfection. Vegetables grilled and perfectly seasoned. I will return again soon and I highly recommend. read more

My husband and I joined friends for a birthday dinner and we were impressed upon entering the restaurant. Nice decor and table settings. Friendly server. But the remainder of the evening let us down. Slow service from beverage to dessert. The pizza was tasty but soggy in the middle. Two entrees were lukewarm. The much hyped dessert cake was dry and a very skimpy serving. But the biggest disappointment was the check. My husband ordered two additional items on his pizza (mushroom and onion) and was charged $4 per item. It was not on the menu or mentioned by the waitress when ordering. That slice of cake? $12! And our birthday friend? Charged for his dessert. There are so many finer Italian restaurants in the area with better food, better service, and better pricing. Will not be returning. read more

It's a great place, unique food, owner who is on site, nice decor, good atmosphere.....but, slow service, no attention to detail and expensive. 4 of us where there, with appetizers, one desert, no alcohol.....$185 w tip. I'd be worried if I were the owner. read more

Hey, Bluffton is for the better. We now have two good authentic Italian restaurants in town, and this is one of them. Its new, but when they train the staff better, it will hit 5 stars. Entree's tasted like its made on Mulberry Street, and that's because the owner had a great restaurant in Manhattan. Great veal. I love their gravy. Tips Don't sit in a window seat after dark. The car's lights in the parking lot line up perfectly with your eyeballs. I was blinded twice in the middle of bites. read more

Poor service, further hampered by overcooked meal. When a menu is featured, one expects the restaurant's best. Unfortunately, the dish was close o inedible. read more

Bricco serves fantastic authentic Italian affair. What a surprise as I was greeted at the door and by the proprietor as we enjoyed our dining experience. I have dined at Bricco 3 times now and it the best Italian on the Island and Bluffton . Well experienced waiting staff coupled with the beautiful ambience. The wine list is spectacular and if you're unsure about what type of wine to enjoy with your meal the owner will come out and select the perfect wine. The eggplant appetizer is delicious!!! A MUST TRY ... Bravo !!! read more

I woke up this morning thinking about my food last night and how delicious it was. From the time you get to this place you were greeted with a warm friendly staff the ambience is amazing I had the special which was the pheasant and it blew my mind my son had the salmon and we both had desserts that were delicious the tiramisu & the cheesecake , both delicious for an appetizer we had the prosciutto wrapped up meatballs with the really tasty bread that comes w it !!' I just can't say enough good stuff about this place I can't wait to go back !!! read more

simply the best owners and italian without going to hilton head. Nino (owner) has the persona to back up an excellent menu of high quality italian treats. Finn is the best server in the low country and karen the bartender is also great. the ambiance is perfect, the wine selection is excellent and the food is consistent quality. I would recommend this establishment to anyone who wants real italian food. Frank F read more

I wanted this to be a great place.. My guests and I were pleased with the decor and expected a great meal.. Not so much !! Two folks had the white clam sauce that was very scant.. the clams were not hot and the pasta had no flavor.. When they asked for some cheese the serer said we don't like to give cheese it will make the dish too salty !! No it will make it have some taste.. The wood fired pizza was too heavy on the arugula had scant amount of cheese. Sadly I will not be back.. It is not worth the money.. It is not NY style as I hoped for.. read more

Hands down our favorite restaurant in the area. The owners are lovely people - warm, hospitable and welcoming. The food is incredible - fresh and delicious. Like dining in Italy! Finn the Waiter is one of the best servers we have ever encountered. Karen at the bar is awesome. You can tell the people that work there are loyal and happy. That says a lot. read more

The manager accepted our last minute reservation as a favor, since I had forgotten my wife's birthday. Not having eaten there before, we were very pleasantly surprised with the food and service! The Monk fish special was wonderful as were the salad offerings. The bar created the mixed drinks we ordered beautifully and the wine flowed freely. We regard it among the top restaurants in this area and would not hesitate to return! No need to drive to HH for an excellent Italian dinner!! read more