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    Laura

    4.2 (304 reviews)
    PriceyItalian
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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    Y-Danair N.

    This is our second time at Laura's. The agnolotti was quite good and the sauce was bright and refreshing. Our favorite thing of the night. Octopus was good as usual. The foccacia was very fluffy and filling--served with whipped ricotta I believe. I think it's worth getting only to clean up the remaining sauce from any pasta you get. It wasn't worth it on its own. The last time we ordered the carne pizza which was fine but I didn't care too much about the texture. This time we got the one with squash and stuff on it...didn't care at all for this. same texture but it felt a bit TOO charred on the veggies that gave a bitter note. Atmosphere was good. Our server was quite attentive at first, but as it picked up, we didn't see them for a while. took a bit longer than expected to refill our waters or pay the bill. All in all, still good. I like how they have the pass near the dining area so you can see everyone working, though I'm sure it gets busy. on the way out we saw the lasagna and that looked pretty good.

    Pizza Carne, with white anchovies!
    Rob H.

    We came with a group for Pizza night. It was my first visit, and I'll be back. The pizzas were delivered right out of the oven, and my Carne with anchovies was perfect. Hot, crispy, and fully loaded. My Happy Hour draft beer was $4, so I wished we could've stayed longer for refills. I got a cannoli for dessert with an espresso, a good ending to a good meal. Our server was excellent, attentive, knowledgeable, and personable. We were in the back room, and I loved it because it was quiet. We were a party of 8, and conversed throughout our meal, a real treat when most places's noise levels squelch cross table talking. We had pre-agreed that tonight was pizza night, but I'll be back to sample the other entrees - soon!

    Semi-freddo
    Lalliet V.

    Laura is our favorite spot for birthdays, date nights, and great food. Their constantly refreshing seasonal menu keeps us coming back--I waited an entire year for their amazing pear tart appetizer to return this fall! The staff is attentive and the service always exceeds expectations. They celebrated my friend with a birthday card on the table and a complimentary sorbet with a candle. For top-notch Italian dining and fantastic hospitality, Laura is a must-try.

    Beef Carppacio
    Anne O.

    Friends came in from out of town for a Naval School grad and were staying in Summerville, so we met up at Laura for dinner. We started with the Beef Carpaccio, and I loved the zip of lemon zest, pickled onions, and capers. We also ordered the bread, but it was, for us, just ok. For our meal my husband ordered the Pappardelle Fungo, which was delicious, hearty, and rich. I enjoyed my Agnolotti with the ricotta stuffed pasta and lots of asparagus and peas. Known for their fresh pastas, I understand why. Tender and cooked to perfection! We did order dessert, but would def skip next time... the only downside of the meal.

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    Mary D.

    Celebrating my birthday yesterday I was taken to Laura's. It was a perfectly lovely birthday gift. The focaccia was hot, springy and tasty, The chicken parm was huge yet tender and delicious. Enough to take home. Tiramisu so large it could be eaten by 4 people. Thank you for helping to create such a wonderful memory!

    Amanda M.

    This was my first time at Laura's after hearing so many good things about and I wish I came sooner! We had a large group of 7 on a Saturday night but they were able to seat us within 10 minutes! I ordered a Laura cocktail which was a light and refreshing limoncello with lemon sorbet. For my main I ordered the Laura lasagna and was blown away! It was so cheesy, rich and delicious! The braised beef they used inside took the lasagna to the next level and I will definitely be thinking about it for awhile! My hubby got the carne pizza and loved all the meats on top! For dessert my friend ordered the semi freddo with a toasted meringue on top that they do in front of you and a creamy biscoff inside. My hubby ordered the tiramisu which was more like a mousse cup and I happened to like it better that way then the traditional heavy cake. I can't wait to be back!

    Jordain C.

    Laura's is such a gem. Their margarita pizza during Wednesday happy hour is perfection, and the burrata board is always fresh and delicious. The vibe is relaxed and inviting, and the bartenders truly make the experience even better. Friendly service, great food, and a place I'm always happy to return to.

    Lisa M.

    Great experience and food. Arrived at 530 on a Monday so was able to take advantage of the happy hour drinks (1/2 off specialty cocktails!) Focaccia was delicious and a huge serving The Alfredo at the table was also pretty good. Added on shrimp and they were a bit smaller than I expected and not super flavorful . My friend had a salad (huge!!!) and pizza which was wonderful. Great spot - service was exceptional!

    Gluten free filet

    OMG!! I can't say enough about Laura and their whole staff. Phenomenal!! The food from start to finish was above and beyond exceptional. The meatball app and the octopus..I could eat my weight in. So delicious. The Caesar salad was delicious. I had the filet which was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Two at our table had lasagna which they both loved. My other had had agnolotti pasta with scallops and I would kill to know how to make that sauce on that. Delicious. Another had the salmon special and it was on point. Another with us was gluten AND dairy free and she said her meal was delicious. And the cheesecake at the end...Lord a mercy!!!! All so good. Thanks to everyone..even Nico for making my birthday one of the most memorable in a long time. I'll be back for that octopus very soon!

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    Stephanie M.

    I ordered two things that I could pronounce or even heard of before this day. They were awesome. The Caesar salad was deconstructed-- meaning that they gave use a bunch of lettuce with all the ingredients on separate parts of the plate. It was annoying to cut up our own salad and add the sardines and mash everything together I did like the rice balls and the ravioli

    Roasted whole fish.
    Lou A.

    First time going to Laura's, and won't be the last. It was a bit of a surprise pulling into a parking spot here as the building looks a bit like a commercial industrial property. In fact, having passed it many times, that's what we assumed it was. The interior is a mix of Italian bistro and industrial (open ceiling, exposed joists and HVAC). The seatings are well spaced so it feels a bit more posh. Noise level was quite low, despite being near the "finishing station." That's the sign of a well done acoustical design. Reservation process was smooth and easy and we were seated immediately. Greeted promptly by service staff and our waiter Tom. Tom quickly introduced the restaurant, including a bit about its history, and our first introduction to the menu. We ordered wine and Tom returned to tell us about all the Antipasta (basically appetizer) items and the Primo and Secondo items, as well as the specials. My wife ordered the pear tart and I ordered the octopus. We ordered a chianti from their nicely rounded wine list, and it was excellent. It was also a good pour, something not always true at restaurants. The pear tart is a wonderful concoction that sort of defies easy characterization. It has a delicate crust, pears and a small salad like topping. Delicious with a cacophony of flavors, including prosciutto(!). The octopus consisted of two large arms on a bed of polenta. Not just polenta, but there is no doubt that it was the best polenta we've ever had. My wife, not usually a fan, had multiple helpings. Tom carefully paced our order so that the main course gave us some breathing room before the entree arrived. My wife ordered the Lasagna (a la Laura) and I took a chance on the whole roasted fish, which was sea bass. The lasagna was a fair sized portion and filled with cheesy goodness. The meat is not a traditional ground beef, but something more akin to a wonderfully tender beef roast (fall apart tender), accompanied by pork. The flavors were nicely married. The whole fish came in a wonderful presentation (picture enclosed). Tom graciously helped me to remove the flesh from the bones, and taught me about the cheek meat, which I would not have known about. In general sea bass is a wonderfully tasty item, and this was done perfectly with a delicious slightly sweet taste. I have to note here that the fingerling potatoes did not get short shrift, and had just a bit of firmness (no mushy overcooked potatoes here) with nicely balanced salt and rosemary. For desert my wife chose the blueberry/lavender gelato. This is an amazing combination with the blueberry flavor coming through first, followed by a long lasting lavender taste. This was something like a fine wine with different flavors emerging over time. I chose the sorbet, which was a nice strawberry mixture with no sugary taste. Very well executed. We spent roughly 2 hours on site, and there was no suggestion of a need to rush by the staff. Very pleasant experience. My only regret is that we didn't come here sooner. It is now definitively the best Italian restaurant we have experienced anywhere. The flavors and pairings are a bit different than other Italian restaurants, but incredibly well thought out. The prices are really quite competitive as well. Really there is nothing not to like.

    Insalata Di Mare (calamari, shrimp, bay scallops, olives, peppers, red onions, citrus vinaigrette.) - $16
    Charity T.

    My family thoroughly enjoyed Laura. It's right off of Main Street basically in downtown Summerville, yet we had never noticed it before we went looking for a decent Italian restaurant. Everyone thought the food was fantastic. Some of the best they've had. Definitely the best they've had out for Italian in the area. The service was very good. The server was knowledgeable and friendly. The restaurant was smaller than we thought it would be. We came in with two reservations. Because we couldn't find one for the amount of seats we needed; we initially sat at two different tables, but they were later able to accommodate moving us to one larger table together. The only reason I'm giving them four stars not five, is because of their lack of vegan options. I know they're a traditional Italian place that is built off of Chef Nico's grandma's recipes; however, places that I went in other states with a similar set up still had one vegan dish on the menu. All my family would definitely go back if they were craving more Italian food out. For myself, they would have to create a vegan option for me first.

    The Italian Benedict $16
    Rebecca A.

    Another 5 star meal at Laura. After having brunch here for Tarah's birthday Cheri said back in November she wanted to have her birthday dinner here. And everything was delicious. I love lemon so I was in heaven with everything I ordered! The Laura is a lemoncello, Prosecco, elderflower, and a floating ball of lemon sorbet cocktail. It's refreshing and just the right amount of booze. For an app I went with the beef carpaccio. Easily the best app out of everything I tried. Parmesan, confit lemon, fried capers, Caesar cream, pickled red onions, and radishes. I will order this every time I'm there! And for dinner I again headed down the citrus road!! Their agnolotti was a citrus ricotta filled pasta in what they called a brown butter sauce, but I felt it was more of a lemon sauce. Which I was in love with. I asked for a spoon so I could scoop up plenty of sauce with each bite. Ray was our server and he was amazing. And believe me when I say the place was packed! There wasn't an empty chair!!! From start to finish we had our drinks, order apps and our meals. Apps came out timely. Next round of drinks then dinner followed right behind. A party of 9 with and enjoyable hour and a half from start to finish meal was awesome. I hope everyone else tipped Ray as well as JD and I tipped him!! ;-)

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    So glad you enjoyed, Rebecca! Come back and see us soon.

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    Great lemon drop martinis. Love their $10 pizza special on Wednesday night. Arancini also great. Kim the bartender very personable.

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    Thanks, Kathy! So glad you enjoy dining with us.

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    Ask the Community - Laura

    Is there a private dining area for a wedding dinner for approximately 20 guests?

    Yes! We have a large private dining room. Please reach out to sales@nicoromohg.com or visit our website, www.laurasummerville.com to inquire.

    Are there gluten-free options?

    Hello, we have many items that can be made gluten free! Just let your server know when you arrive and they can point you in the right direction.

    Anything to accommodate a gluten free meal?

    Do you think this is a good place to eat before prom?

    Sure

    Do they have a kids menu?

    No kids menu. When I asked, the assistant manager said the owner ,Nico ,thinks kids should eat like adults. Of coarse that's at a higher cost which fills his pockets

    Do they have lunch menu for Saturday?

    No they open at 4 pm

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