I enjoyed this place. We did family style which was expensive but I think it's worth it if you are hungry. You get to sample half the menu. The stars were the appetizers and pastas. The main dishes offered were chicken and pork it was only ok. But overall I was between 4 and 5 star due to the price but I went with 5 read more

Love it! Went there tonight with hubby to celebrate my birthday. Good drinks, amazing food, fair prices. It's a cute place with industrial decoration, staff was friendly and COVID conscious. Will definitely be back!! read more

Excellent service, great food, & quick!!! We ordered 3 different items and all were yummy!! read more

Indaco - Sausage pizza - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The service was amazing and the staff was so nice. Have the focaccia bread and pepperoni butter. It is so amazing. The meatballs were so good and the sauce was really something to die for. I had the Totellini, our friends had the Agnolotti. I really couldn't pick between the two of I had to do it again. It was our friend's birthday and we didn't order dessert but they were so sweet and brought us a trio of ice cream anyway. I highly recommend this restaurant and suggest you don't miss it. AMAZING food! read more

Indaco - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

By far my go to Italian restaurant in Charleston for any special occasion or dinner date. Atmosphere: Dim but not too dark, "mood" lighting with moderate level of noise dependent on the night. Great outdoor area as well! Drinks: Delightfully light and deceptively strong. Both a blessing. Changed frequently but can never be steered wrong by one of the hand crafted cocktails here. Food: For an Antipasti I'd recommend the Proscuitto do Parma, hands down delectable. As far as Pasta goes, my favorite is the Black Pepper Tagliatelle, followed by the Agnogtti. As for Pizza, they change frequently but the usual for me are the Sausage or the Margherita. Service: Knowledgeable and attentive, also very accommodating for people with allergies, particular diets, etc. Overall: great and consistent experience every time and will continually return! read more

This is a decent place. Recommended by a bartender to me so I tried it. Food is very salty. What really bothered me was that I was sitting at the bar. There were two bartenders there that were much more interested in themselves than waiting on me. More than sure the female was trying to bed the male bartender. It was a total turn off. read more

Just got back from a long weekend in Charleston with my wife. Every one told us we wouldnt have a bad meal down there. And after our stay I can attest to that. We did our research on where we wanted to eat and made a few reservations before our trip. However, some meals we left open. Indaco was something we stumbled on. It very well may have been my favorite stop. To start the inside space is awesome. Big industrial style restuarant with an open kitchen and casual dining feel. We ordered a bottle of wine ($50) salad, pasta and pizza to share. The Cavatelli pasta with lamb ragu was out of control. Hands down my favorite dish of the weekend. We also ordered a mushroom pizza that could compete with the best of NY. Great dessert and impeccable service. Check it out. read more

The food was pretty good- not amazing and probably not worth the $$$ the black pepper tagliatelle was really good, I also liked the buratta. The focaccia appetizer was not good, and the Bianca pizza was overwhelmingly garlicky. Black pasta was okay. None of us got to-go boxes. read more

Wow, just wow. I've been on an Italian kick lately, and this place absolutely delivered. The service was impeccable, our waiter - Teddy - was one of the nicest and most helpful waiter's I have had in a long time. He gave superb recommendations for each part of the menu - showing he knows the food well - and his suggestions did NOT disappoint. We had the burrata, octopus, black pepper tagliatelle, black spaghetti, catch of the day (snapper) served over fascinatingly delicious pasta balls, and 3 desserts. Every single item had a fantastic punch of flavor and tastiness, and deserved a second bite. Much to our happy surprise, Sunday's are also half price bottles of wine (under $80), so that just added to our wonderful experience. The Namaste All Day cocktail (pictured) was their take on a Moscow Mule, and if you love a good mule like me, you'll love this take on it! I would absolutely eat here again, and will absolutely be ordering the Black Pepper Tagliatelle again (my party argues the black spaghetti is better, to each his own). Definitely a must-go when you want Italian in Charleston! read more

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Great spot with great food. We got pasta dishes and were very impressed. Service was also very good. Def a great Italian spot to try while visiting Charleston! read more

Stopped in for drinks and appetizers at the end of a long day walking around and shopping downtown. Super convenient that they offer free valet parking service in the lot right behind the restaurant less than a block's walk away. Just make sure you take the key ticket with you to get validated at the restaurant to return to the valet upon retrieval of your car! We did not have a reservation on a weekend night and it was about 5:15 pm when we got there. Hostess was very friendly and seated us at a table after asking if we thought we would be there longer than 45 min-1 hour (we told her just wanted drink/apps). We had a six month old and it really was just a quick snack before dinner so it worked perfect for us... she was clearly seating us at a table that was reserved for another party a little bit later. Thought this was a really kind gesture on her behalf to make it work instead of turning us away at the door. We had the pork belly app and peach crostini. The crostini was the perfect balance of bread, cheese and fruit and was so flavorful. It was crispy and held up the abundance of toppings even after being bitten into. The pork belly was served atop a succotash that was just as delicious as the meat itself! After such good appetizers we really wished we had planned to eat a full dinner but know I will be back again. read more

Following a disastrous attempt at dinner at nearby Felix' we had a wonderful experience all around at Indaco. The pasta is super fresh and the service was awesome. Even the hostess Kristen was great as she made us feel so welcomed. Will definitely be back on my next visit to Charleston. read more

We ate here on our first night in Charleston. Our plane arrived late and I called and they said to come by anyway. We were so impressed we wished we had made reservations for two nights during our stay. From the food to the staff it was truly a memorable evening. Thank you for making our first night in Charleston one of our best. read more

Visiting Charleston from Atlanta, we decided to celebrate my husband's 50th birthday at Indaco. We enjoyed a spectacular meal by Executive Chef, Michael Holler, that will be remembered for years to come. The flavors, textures, and presentation were executed flawlessly in every dish we tried (10 in all). Standouts for me were the Prosciutto di Parma & Burrata, absolutely exceptional. A close second would have to be the Black Spaghetti, so simple yet flavorful & perfectly al dente. As for my husband, he has not stopped raving about the Mussels Conserva & Tortellini. The salted caramel & hazelnut torte was a delicious way to end the meal. Lastly, we can't thank our server, Trevor, enough for his expertise and attentiveness. Indaco was definitely one of our culinary highlights of the year! read more

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Great service and amazing food! We were celebrating a birthday and will definitely be back when in town!! read more

Indaco - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Beautiful restaurant with excellent cuisine and service. We enjoyed watching them make the pizzas by hand and placing them in the wood fired pizza oven. read more

Went here during our honeymoon last night, and we were very impressed! My wife and I had very good food and drinks. Alyssa, our waitress, was very nice and attentive. We also received complementary champagne as a gift for our honeymoon! Would highly recommend! read more

While I really enjoyed this restaurant's atmosphere, the food wasn't as great as I was expecting. I got the tagliatelle (carbonara), and it was a bit heavy on the black pepper. There was so much black pepper that it overpowered any other flavor in the dish. If it didn't have so much pepper, I think I really would have liked it. My friend got the agnolotti and said that it was good. I would come here again because there are lots of options (and gluten free pasta / pizza), but wouldn't order the tagliatelle again (or would ask for much less pepper). read more

Indaco - Black Pepper Tagliatelle in the front, back right is the Agnolotti - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Franco kano reviews here: 1. Food was excellent 2. Service was awful: a. Hostess with nose piercing did not accommodate a 7 person party when asked to move us to a different table when we asked multiple times and we were ignored ( the restaurant was empty at 6pm ) b. Server, Arianna, barely came by to ask if we needed anything, we had to ask the other server a couple times to accommodate a request c. Manager never came by to ask how our meal was, we felt as if we were eating at a fridays. d. When the manager was approached, he just brushed it off as if it never happened. Good food, awful service read more

The food is fine. Nothing incredible, but not awful. This 2-star review is for the service. The management and staff here are incredibly unhelpful and unaccommodating. They are pretentious, disengaged, and do not even feign any attempt to make you feel acknowledged or appreciated. If you're celebrating something special, go somewhere else. Don't spend your hard-earned money here when there are so many other excellent local establishments that will go above and beyond to welcome you and make your experience memorable. Indaco is an Inda-no. read more

We traveled here from California and ate lowcountry food for about 4 days.....On our walk this morning we stopped for a cup of coffee and while we were sipping our coffee and perusing through a restaurant cookbook.... landed on a page that was about the homemade pasta.... saw they had wood fired pizza. Tonight we came here for the happy hour. It was so perfect. The four in our party shared the five items on the happy hour food list and we loved everything! So good! Highly recommend! read more

Had dinner here as part of a party of 18 with a fixed menu. The staff did a great job of taking care of everyone. The ziti bolognese and sausage pizza were both major hits as were the crispy potatoes. The pizza crust was nice and crispy. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely a must for dinner while in Charleston! I'm from the NE and we know pizza but this place was impressive. The atmosphere, friendliness and attentiveness of staff, great selection of adult beverages- this place has it all! You will not be disappointed. I even need to mention the general manager who checked on us and was out and about ensuring the restaurant ran perfectly! Oh - save room and try the butterscotch crumble desert! read more

You MUST go here while visiting Charleston. I could have eaten there every night while in town. The ceaser salad had anchovies in it but was done perfectly. The black pepper taglietta pasta was incredible, I practically licked the bowl. The margherita pizza was classsic neoplitian style and was perfect! Go on Sunday for half price bottles of wine and try the Orin Swift! read more

We were seated promptly on the heated patio on a Friday night after calling in at 6pm for reservations. Online next available was 9pm and it is a busy place. The staff and service was excellent and the food very good. I ordered the butternut squash with mushroom ravioli and fried artichokes. read more

Pro tips: 1. Sit at the chef's table so you can stare at all the food coming out of the kitchen 2. Go on a Sunday to get 1/2 price bottles of wine 3. Order the burrata and black pepper tagliatelle 4. Get dessert to go because you'll want it later read more

Indaco - Everyone gets the burrata and it's - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I experience this dinner every year on my birthday and I feel like it gets better and better. I like a little change up and this place always has new items that don't disappoint. I dabble on their Happy Hour, M-F, for half off specialty pizzas and other delicious items! Can't wait to see what this year will bring me! read more

Sat at the bar for dinner on an early wet evening. Place smelled divine with some great tunes playing in the background. Jared the bartender was spot on. Started off with the peach crostini. Absolutely delicious - fresh, clean and very flavorful. Next came the corn and shrimp pasta. Another dish that hit all notes. Continued on to the seared scallops and this is where they lost a star. I think they sear them earlier in the day then keep them at temp sous vide. Although seared, there was no variance in texture, just soft, bland and tasteless. This was disappointing because they looked fabulous. Please rethink the prep on this. Dessert was good and we met a new friend that gave us fab tips and a piece of her mushroom pizza to try (wow!). We will be back. read more

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The ambiance here is really great and it's clean! Really great wood fired margarita (we added sausage and it was awesome!) pizza and a super friendly bartender. Nice glass of house red and we enjoyed sitting at the bar watching them make cool drinks. Wish we could've stopped back for another visit before we left town. The only knock is my husband had a bourbon and he just got regular ice cubes. He said, quietly, just to me, that he would've thought a place like that would have the nice big whiskey cubes. Then a party came in that must have been locals (hugged the guy) and he got one of the big cubes so that was a bummer. We'd still go back but would hope to have the local treatment on that- and would ask specifically next time. This place will be on our definite recommend in Charleston list! read more

Alex and Jared are awesome bartenders. I'm addicted to Expresso martinis and Alex's creation are on point. Jared's knowledge of Italian food and this menu in general was great. We enjoyed their Charleston Restaurant week menu which was fantastic. I started off with the Ricotta Toast which was mouth watering. The roasted mushrooms were my favorite. Michael enjoyed the Ambrose Kale Salad and I must say the dressing was out of this world. Second course was the Parmesan Ricotta Ravioli and for Michael the Pappardelle. My dish, although delicious, could have been a bit warmer. The Pappardelle was a classic Bolognese and simply divine. The ambiance is a great blend of modern and high end and yet feels warn and inviting like your family's kitchen. I'm super pleased by our visit and look forward to returning. Bueno. read more

Indaco - Parmesan & Ricotta Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I am very impressed with the service! Our waitress was absolutely sweet and accommodating. Not once did she have an attitude after removing our drinks from the table, because we weren't too pleased with them. She recommended the Moscato and it was very good! Our food was very delicious! I would absolutely recommend Indaco to anyone wanting to eat at a gorgeous restaurant with amazing service and food! read more

This is my go-to "TREAT. YO. SELF" restaurant. It's the kind of place you want to stay for hours and order course after course just to try something new. One big fat star goes to their subtle placement of sound absorbing panels all over the walls and ceiling. This makes it possible to have a conversation while surrounded by a full house of people on their 3rd glass of wine. (Unlike tasty Basil down the street. I can't even hear myself think in there on a busy night.) SERVICE: Excellent. I always see the manager (?) out and about and he goes out of his way to greet each table and make you feel like part of the family. I've had a couple different servers, but my favorite is Molly. She knows her stuff, is timely and consistently handles all my weirdo friends and family with a sense of humor and kindness. APPETIZERS: If you love potatoes, cheese and fried things (and who doesn't), go for the potato crochettes. They're just the right crispy texture with a not-too-heavy creamed potato/cheese filling. SALADS: The winter greens salad is one of my favorites, as it is a light mix of roots and greens that you don't often see on the menu. It was perfectly dressed and just the right amount for two of us to share before our main courses. PIZZA: For a simple classic, the Margherita delivers. The flavor of the crust carries the pizza, so that you get texture and taste as a foundation for whatever goodness you like on top. I've also had the Pork Tesa, which, if you love bacon (do I even need to ask?) you'll love this pizza. Centered with an egg, this would be a Ron Swanson favorite. PASTA: Pappardelle. The noodles are so light and melt-in-your-mouth. The pork sugo has a slightly sweet taste which I attribute to some herb I couldn't place. It's lovely. DESSERT: Get the something-something Budino. It's a salted carmel pudding sort of affair with this delicious little chocolate cookie that has just the right balance of flaky, salty and sweet. I love this place a lot. Oh and there's a valet parking lot behind the building which makes life easier. I would definitely make reservations if you dine at normal-people hours during the rush. They're often packed! read more

This is my second trip to Indaco.. I love this place, Busy busy but we were lucky enough to walk in & get a table right away. It is so busy here, no wonder..the food is just excellent. They are quick, efficient, not rushing the patrons and knowledgeable about their menu. They have great cocktails. I love that they are right across the street from Prohibition, where you can go for post dinner drinks should you so desire. We had the Brussels Sprout Pizza here. It is just a magical pizza. Love it. You definitely should give this place a try. The menu is authentic locally sourced Italian with a twist. The Restaurant is hip trendy & very busy. If you are i the mood for just pizza or the whole Italian ambiance..Come here, you will not regret it. A fun evening had by all. read more

Food and service excellent. We liked it so much we went back again in a 5 day visit to Charleston. We had burratta and fried oysters and shrimp. Dinners were pappardelle and ziti verde. Hubby had pork chop dish twice with the PICKLED MUSTARD SEEDS. Each time the zeppole for dessert. Dessert was comped for returning. A nice thank you. Special cocktails were delicious. Reservations recommended. read more

Staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was great. The downside: the cuisine was terrible... The fancy Italian-ish menu options were lacking in authenticity and the favors in the dishes did not blend well together. read more

WE stopped into Indaco after failing to get seats at a few other restaurants... ok so call us unprepared. It was the Saturday night before Easter, and we had no reservations anywhere, we were just hoping to get lucky somewhere. We stopped into Indaco and they only had a table on the patio, which it was way too cold for, despite heaters, but the hostess said the bar was first come first served and it was wide open, so we gladly opted for that. A lot of times I'm skeptical of bar service since they have to make drinks and serve, but it didn't seem that busy so we took a chance. We got menus right away and our server Cory introduced himself. We asked for an app. recommendation and he recommended the Burrata which came with a flat bread with toasted cheese on top and some marinated olives. We also opted for the mushroom, caramelized onion and balsamic pizza. After our starter came, I realized that we were going to be eating another form of cheese and bread with the pizza, so I asked to also order the shaved spring vegetable salad. Although I liked the burratta and the pizza was really good, I think my favorite thing we ate that night was the salad. It was thinly shaved ribbons of spring vegetables like zucchini, radishes, asparagus, and some sunchokes, which I had never had. On the bottom of the plate was whipped ricotta and honey. It was amazing! So good. Their menu seems to be seasonal, so what is on their website may or may not be what they are serving on any given day. Even their pizzas change often, but I have to assume they will make you a pizza to your liking within reason. As far as I can tell, only the Margharita pizza is standard on the menu. Our experience at the bar was excellent. Cory was a great server. Attentive without being over bearing and he seemed to know the menu well. Prior to Indaco we had bought a few pastries a Macaroon Boutique, which we had with us at the restaurant. Cory noticed we had them and before we left he offered us one of a few coconut macaroons that had been shared with the staff earlier. It was so nice of him and really tasty too! We will definitely go back. read more

I would like to give a 4.5 star rating and i obviously will explain why. Walking into Indaco, is an experience. I wouldn't describe it as hipster, nor as romantic, nor as speakeasy but it's very cosy with dimmed lights, soft background music and wooden table and walls. We were seated at the table on the outside patio which is covered, luckily. We were received by very friendly waiters who took their time and knowledge to explain us the menu. And they SOLD that menu. Apparently the menu changes on a regular basis so i'm sorry if the descriptions no longer match. As a starter we shared a plate of charcuterie which was plenty to feed 6 hungry people. It's basically nibble food over conversation but the flavours were so good. Especially if you combine the compote with the bread and the cheese. As my main course, I choose the squid ink pasta with king crab. For those who don't know, squid ink is black pasta. Just imagine a big plate of awesome pasta with chuncks of king crab and a great creamy sauce to bind it all. When we were ready to pay, the waiter offered if we would like a limoncello which is common in Italy after dinner. We thought it came complimentary since it was offered out of the blue. It wasn't only not complimentary, it was $10 shot per person added to our bill. But after spending such a feast and such an experience, we let it slide and continued our tour on King St. read more

Really disappointed in this spot. While the styling inside is warm and relaxed, they pack far too many people into the space. As a result, it's as loud as a metal concert. That might work for a bar, but my group couldn't hear each other despite screaming. Definitely not a first date spot, unless you're sure the two of you will have nothing to talk about. The food was surprisingly bad. I had a pizza, and while looking great, it was bland. The crust was tasteless, the toppings sparse. Other dishes at the table ranged from acceptable (tough to mess up steak) to awful (avoid the soup). The waitstaff were great, and the prices - while decent - were not low enough to make up for the experience. Too many other solid Italian options in the area to waste your time here. The bar had good cocktails and a nice wine selection, so it might be worth looking into for a drink. Just avoid it if its crowded or you'll need to learn sign language. read more

This is a place I wanted to give four stars, based on my friends' experience, but I had to keep it strictly from my perspective. It started out with the hostess asking if we had reservations, which we didn't. Her response was an overly-exaggerated "Wellllll, let me see if we have anything available," reminding of a scene from a movie. I have to note that during the 1.5 hours we sat on the patio, more the 50% of the tables remained empty. Next up, I asked about the happy hour special. The server didn't know much about it, and contradicted part of what I had read online. Explaining to her what her restaurant's happy hour entailed was awkward. More awkward was at the end, when I had to explain to her that she incorrectly charged me for the happy hour drinks. The gin cocktails (Peering Through...) I ordered were very tasty. The sweet corn pizza I ordered was pretty good. The pasta dish (Creste de Gallo) I ordered was a bit dry, and didn't have much flavor. When I ask for salt at a restaurant, it's a key indicator the food is bland. We ordered three desserts. Since I'm a dessert fanatic, many restaurants (that seem to consider desserts an afterthought) fall short. This was the case here. And I have to say the olive oil cake was simply not good, an opinion that was unanimous at the table. Dry and flavorless, the only thing I tasted was disappointment (the description sounded fantastic). The ambiance was good. It seems there were many areas where they almost got it right at the restaurant, or perhaps I just had bad luck. I'm willing to give it another try. read more

Amazing Food. Came here with the family as we were staying at a nearby hotel and the wife was craving Italian. Best decision of the entire week's vacation. Food was as good as any Italian place in Chicago (home). Had the bread with pesto dipping side, it was so good we requested two more. Had the Black Spaghetti which was unique and savory. My 13 year old had the a specialty pizza which he enjoyed to the last bite. Because of the layout of the place, we had a birds eye view into the kitchen. The lady expediting the meals was on point for everything constantly communicating with the line as well as the FOH staff. Bartender mixes a mean Old Fashioned. Service was spot on. I am one of those individuals who asks every server what is their favorite dish is and what is the house specialty. Nate did not disappoint with his suggestions and was extremely attentive. Treat yourself and stop in, you wont be disappointed. read more