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Top 3 pizza spots in Charleston for sure. Might be #1 if they just had a few more specialty pizzas. I had the broccolini in the XO sauce which gave it a nice Asian twist. For pizza I tried the wrath of kahan which had spicy salami and dates which was incredible. Perfect balance
Oh Renzo. You are just so cute! It's this little corner pizza place tucked in one of the best neighborhoods of Charleston. Service was great- all the guys were attentive and friendly. Service was fast, pizza was hot, and wine was yummy! Even their house wine was delicious! If you come during the week they have happy hour from 5-6 where they have discounted food and $6 house wine. Definitely do a reservation if you can but also you can just walk in and try to snag a spot. The place is small so you may have to wait for big parties. Parking is street parking on a busy street so keep that in mind too. We loved the specialty pizza and the OG meatballs. We will be back!
Renzo never disappoints. It's a must every time we're in Charleston! It's become one of those places we can't imagine a trip without. We started with drinks. My mom had a glass of wine, I had the pepperoni martini (such a fun and flavorful twist!), and my sister had the peach tea, which was really refreshing. We shared the charred cauliflower appetizer to start, and it was delicious. For our main, we all split the Porco Rosso pizza, and wow... the vodka sauce and salami combo is next level. Don't skip the house ranch, it's a must have. The service is always cool and welcoming, and the food is consistently amazing. Cozy dining area too. Can't wait to come back on our next trip!
Great neighborhood gem! Shareable starters such as charred cauliflower and Cesar salad. Both delicious, I would have preferred a chimichurri sauce than the Asian chili oil served with the cauliflower. Definitely need reservations as it is a small cozy place. Service was attentive yet unobtrusive. House wine is very good and my Aperol spritz was perfect! We split the 4 slice wood fired marinara pizza and added fresh basil. Dough was tasty with a yummy chewy texture. Street neighborhood parking was appreciated so we could stroll after dinner! Would love to visit again when we are back in town.
Was so waiting to go here and it was worth it Spot on service Love the coziness - ambiance is chic Menu super interesting Margarita pie the best Blueberry desert 2nd Shockingly the fried chicken 3rd Then the kitchen gets too excited with adding flavor to their dishes Caesar Miso meatballs Cauliflower All way too much Take it down a notch - please
I recently had the chance to visit Renzo, and it was certainly an interesting experience. Overall, I would give it a solid three stars. From the moment we arrived, the gentleman who greeted us was a bit detached, simply pointing us to our table. It felt a little odd, but we decided to go with the flow. After ordering cocktails and appetizers, the service didn't really improve in terms of warmth or attentiveness. It wasn't until we ordered the bottle that the server seemed to realize we were in the mood to enjoy both drinks and food! When the bottle was brought to the table, it was simply placed in front of us--no chiller, no real attention to the details. We made the best of it, even though the champagne started to warm up as we slowly savored it. I thought maybe it was a simple oversight on the server's part but definitely was a little disappointing. As for the food, while I didn't get a photo of the pizza, I thought it was decent. As of right now, I am writing this review a week after dining and I really, truly cannot remember much about our food. I think that says all I need to say about that.
The loveliest little corner spot!! Come at 5 to snag the best seat in the house - the window seat! Reservations strongly encouraged. Happy hour is awesome and actually really affordable.
This place is amazing! It was a bit loud inside but they played great music, service was attentive. The pizzas were the star of the show tho, the crust was perfectly bouncy and charred. I can't remember the names of the pizzas we got but they were both phenomenal. I will say for the price I thought they would be bigger but the outer crust is so thick they're very filling. Overall highly recommend coming. It looks like they also have great happy hour deals as well.
Without a doubt, Renzo is a statement piece. It has a quaint charm to it as it's nestled in a neighborhood near downtown Charleston. In my opinion, it's a perfect first date spot. The small and intimate atmosphere is one that would surely impress a love interest. Matter of fact, there were multiple dates happening around us. If you're looking to step onto the town right after, this is not the place. There's not much on the street other then them and a catty corner speakeasy bar. You'll definitely have to uber to your next location. The menu is petite, which I personally did not mind. It made it simple to pick an appetizer and entree. Again, great for a first date when you want to be focusing on the other person. ;) We chose the Caesar Salad, Wrath of Kahan and The Cheli. The Caesar Salad was unfortunately a big miss for me. It was very heavy on celery, which completely overpowered the salad and masked the traditional Caesar flavors. If you're a celery lover, you'll eat it up! My husband is, and was on a fresh celery cloud 9. The pizzas, like the menu, were petite in size. They were more individual sized, which is not a big deal if you are okay with the price of them. If you are looking to really chow down on lots of pizza, I'd advice going to another spot or go in knowing you are going to spend some dough to get full. We expected The Cheli to be a sweet & spicy mediterranean masterpiece as it said it had feta, lamb sausage, pickled jalapenos, honey and za'atar. We've ordered pizzas like this before and really loved the sweetness the honey provides to the spice of jalapenos. Unfortunately, there was no sweetness or real spice to be found on this pizza. Instead, it had a strong vinegar tang to it. The Wrath of Kahan was our favorite out of the two. I'd order it again! However, both pizzas crust came out a tad too burnt (you'll be able to see in my photo). I'm all about some crunch, but not when the char over powers the pizzas components. Nor when you a paying quite the premium for your pies! Maybe, we just went on an off night? Which is A-okay, things happen! We do not live in the area and will likely not return if we ever travel back to Charleston but I hope others have the 4.5 star experience they have clearly earned. I wish this pocket pizzeria the best of luck! They have potential to shine, that's for sure.
4 months ago
We knew we were off to a good start after trying the Roman meatballs as an appetizer, but the pizza we ordered was next level! The Kevin McAllister with pepperoni and soppresseata, Calabrian chilies and onion was seriously as good as the best pizza we've had in Italy. The soppressata was incredible!! We live in Asheville, but we'll be back! read more
6 months ago
Split 4 different pizzas with friends and they were all great! I forget the names but the prosciutto apple pie and another with pesto were my 2 favorites Our server was helpful and checked in on us regularly. I loved being able to see pack into the kitchen a bit from front of house! They had an outdoor seating area in the back also that looked amazing. Seemed a bit more casual than inside which is a great option read more
Renzo is awesome. Went yesterday and honestly didn't expect it to be that good. They've got a daily happy hour from 5 to 6 with solid drink and pizza specials, which is definitely the move. We started with the Caesar salad which was great, then got the Wrath of Kahn and a margarita pizza. Both were really good, but the miso meatballs were the standout and an absolute hit. Service was great the whole time and the place was already packed right when we got there at 5, which says a lot. Definitely worth checking out. read more
Top 3 pizza spots in Charleston for sure. Might be #1 if they just had a few more specialty pizzas. I had the broccolini in the XO sauce which gave it a nice Asian twist. For pizza I tried the wrath of kahan which had spicy salami and dates which was incredible. Perfect balance read more
3 days ago
Oh Renzo. You are just so cute! It's this little corner pizza place tucked in one of the best neighborhoods of Charleston. Service was great- all the guys were attentive and friendly. Service was fast, pizza was hot, and wine was yummy! Even their house wine was delicious! If you come during the week they have happy hour from 5-6 where they have discounted food and $6 house wine. Definitely do a reservation if you can but also you can just walk in and try to snag a spot. The place is small so you may have to wait for big parties. Parking is street parking on a busy street so keep that in mind too. We loved the specialty pizza and the OG meatballs. We will be back! read more
Renzo never disappoints. It's a must every time we're in Charleston! It's become one of those places we can't imagine a trip without. We started with drinks. My mom had a glass of wine, I had the pepperoni martini (such a fun and flavorful twist!), and my sister had the peach tea, which was really refreshing. We shared the charred cauliflower appetizer to start, and it was delicious. For our main, we all split the Porco Rosso pizza, and wow... the vodka sauce and salami combo is next level. Don't skip the house ranch, it's a must have. The service is always cool and welcoming, and the food is consistently amazing. Cozy dining area too. Can't wait to come back on our next trip! read more
5 months ago
Great neighborhood gem! Shareable starters such as charred cauliflower and Cesar salad. Both delicious, I would have preferred a chimichurri sauce than the Asian chili oil served with the cauliflower. Definitely need reservations as it is a small cozy place. Service was attentive yet unobtrusive. House wine is very good and my Aperol spritz was perfect! We split the 4 slice wood fired marinara pizza and added fresh basil. Dough was tasty with a yummy chewy texture. Street neighborhood parking was appreciated so we could stroll after dinner! Would love to visit again when we are back in town. read more
2 years ago
Was so waiting to go here and it was worth it Spot on service Love the coziness - ambiance is chic Menu super interesting Margarita pie the best Blueberry desert 2nd Shockingly the fried chicken 3rd Then the kitchen gets too excited with adding flavor to their dishes Caesar Miso meatballs Cauliflower All way too much Take it down a notch - please read more
6 months ago
1 year ago
I recently had the chance to visit Renzo, and it was certainly an interesting experience. Overall, I would give it a solid three stars. From the moment we arrived, the gentleman who greeted us was a bit detached, simply pointing us to our table. It felt a little odd, but we decided to go with the flow. After ordering cocktails and appetizers, the service didn't really improve in terms of warmth or attentiveness. It wasn't until we ordered the bottle that the server seemed to realize we were in the mood to enjoy both drinks and food! When the bottle was brought to the table, it was simply placed in front of us--no chiller, no real attention to the details. We made the best of it, even though the champagne started to warm up as we slowly savored it. I thought maybe it was a simple oversight on the server's part but definitely was a little disappointing. As for the food, while I didn't get a photo of the pizza, I thought it was decent. As of right now, I am writing this review a week after dining and I really, truly cannot remember much about our food. I think that says all I need to say about that. read more
7 months ago
2 years ago
This place is amazing! It was a bit loud inside but they played great music, service was attentive. The pizzas were the star of the show tho, the crust was perfectly bouncy and charred. I can't remember the names of the pizzas we got but they were both phenomenal. I will say for the price I thought they would be bigger but the outer crust is so thick they're very filling. Overall highly recommend coming. It looks like they also have great happy hour deals as well. read more
2 years ago
Without a doubt, Renzo is a statement piece. It has a quaint charm to it as it's nestled in a neighborhood near downtown Charleston. In my opinion, it's a perfect first date spot. The small and intimate atmosphere is one that would surely impress a love interest. Matter of fact, there were multiple dates happening around us. If you're looking to step onto the town right after, this is not the place. There's not much on the street other then them and a catty corner speakeasy bar. You'll definitely have to uber to your next location. The menu is petite, which I personally did not mind. It made it simple to pick an appetizer and entree. Again, great for a first date when you want to be focusing on the other person. ;) We chose the Caesar Salad, Wrath of Kahan and The Cheli. The Caesar Salad was unfortunately a big miss for me. It was very heavy on celery, which completely overpowered the salad and masked the traditional Caesar flavors. If you're a celery lover, you'll eat it up! My husband is, and was on a fresh celery cloud 9. The pizzas, like the menu, were petite in size. They were more individual sized, which is not a big deal if you are okay with the price of them. If you are looking to really chow down on lots of pizza, I'd advice going to another spot or go in knowing you are going to spend some dough to get full. We expected The Cheli to be a sweet & spicy mediterranean masterpiece as it said it had feta, lamb sausage, pickled jalapenos, honey and za'atar. We've ordered pizzas like this before and really loved the sweetness the honey provides to the spice of jalapenos. Unfortunately, there was no sweetness or real spice to be found on this pizza. Instead, it had a strong vinegar tang to it. The Wrath of Kahan was our favorite out of the two. I'd order it again! However, both pizzas crust came out a tad too burnt (you'll be able to see in my photo). I'm all about some crunch, but not when the char over powers the pizzas components. Nor when you a paying quite the premium for your pies! Maybe, we just went on an off night? Which is A-okay, things happen! We do not live in the area and will likely not return if we ever travel back to Charleston but I hope others have the 4.5 star experience they have clearly earned. I wish this pocket pizzeria the best of luck! They have potential to shine, that's for sure. read more
3 years ago
Truly one of my favorite restaurants in Charleston. I've been twice and have loved every bite while there. It's a smaller space so if you have a larger group not a bad idea to get a reservation. Also do not sleep on their happy hour - it's a great deal with food and drink. Their Caesar salad is unique and has the best crunch with the seeds addition. We also tried the Korean chicken which was a great share item for the table and packed with flavor. All the pizzas are great but the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever had. I tried to get my husband to go back the next night just to get me one to go. Also - the house ranch and hot honey?! You really cannot go wrong with either. Love everything about Renzo. read more
2 years ago
1 year ago
Such a great midweek evening out! The ambience of the restaurant is very intimate and warm and comforting, and the service was fantastic. I had some questions for the staff, and they were very accommodating in answering and helping navigate the menu. We ordered the meatballs that were on the happy hour special, and while they were delicious in the sauce was amazing, they were pretty small so they definitely left you wanting more. We also got the empanadas which were fantastic. They came out hot and the filling was delicious. We split a Kevin McAllister pizza with pepperoni and added onion and it was very good. It was a little bit oily, which made the bottom, not as thick as I would prefer, but the crust was delicious. read more
2 years ago
My top 5 favorite restaurant in Charleston! I always get their Caesar salad, margarita pizza, and aperol spritz. Their pizza is thin and soft with the fluffiest crust everrrr it's so good and they have homemade ranch to dip which is 10/10!!! I could literally eat this meal every day. I recommend this place to everyone! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
Wood fired pizza so good. Took forever to get waited on it was a busy Saturday night. The pizza made up for it though. Delicious sausage and nice crispy dark crust. Delicious read more
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4 years ago
Everything I could have wanted and more. Renzo is Italian with the best twist. All wines are natural. The Caesar had seeds instead of breadcrumbs and the dressing was out of this world. Chicken was spicy and flavorful and perfectly breaded. The wrath of kahan was an amazing pizza with amazing flavors profiles and the homemade ranch was perfect! read more
So this is my second time trying out Renzo. I enjoyed it so much. The first time I just grabbed it to go and it was delicious but the second time I really got to dive in and try a lot of different things. We had the OG meatballs, the marinara pizza , one other kind of pizza... I forgot the name of it, but was one of the originals on the happy hour menu we also tried the warm olives. They were so good so many people recommended them in the reviews and I was like guys we gotta get these. I enjoyed them and then we also got the house ranch and the hot honey sauce to dip our pizza and guys those two were game changers. Also the OG meatballs came in this like Alfredo sauce. I believe I might be mistaken, but it was delicious. If I would've kept that dish and would've dipped my pizza in, 10/10. we grabbed the house wine. It was so good. We had like maybe three glasses, it was such a fun girls night. I would highly recommend getting there early on the happy hour days just because it does tend to get busy quickly and it is a smaller area but we just parked on the street which is pretty easy and I would just get anything off of their happy hour menu honestly anything in general but it's such good deals. Definitely try it out and I'm gonna be back soon. I promise. read more
So delicious! This is not your usual pizza joint, they make the most unusual combinations of flavors that no one else dares to do and you will be happy you tried it. If you really want, you can "make your own" but trust them, at least once. Their Korean fried chicken will make you forget it's an Italian restaurant and the Caesar even has nuts and sunflower seeds to make it special. They also have one of, if not the best and most creative bartenders in all of Charleston, try one of his specialty cocktails, but he'll also be more than happy to fix you your favorite classic as well. The menu is ever changing, so it's always a new experience! read more
If you're looking for an affordable Italian restaurant that: 1. Have thin crust pizzas 2. Use high quality ingredients 3. Still feel like you're in fine dining and not some pizza joint ... This is the place We ordered gnudi, wrath of kahan pizza, and funghi pizza. Gnudi - This was probably the best dish I had that night! My friend and I initially had no clue what all of the ingredients meant, but we were so glad we ordered it. Similar to gnocchi, gnudi is mainly made out of ricotta and parmesan cheese. The pesto sauce and the thinly shaved cheese gave it that last flavors that the gnudi was missing. We loved it so much that we even tried to recreate at home (but it didn't turn out like this dish). Wrath of Kahan - This reminded me of your typical meat lovers pizza, but elevated. Loved the shallots and hints of sweetness. Funghi Pizza - Generous amount of mushrooms on this one! Loved the variety of mushrooms. However, I felt like it was on the greasier side. Service was pretty standard, which was just fine! Looking forward to coming back here. read more
3 years ago
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384 Huger St
Charleston, SC 29403
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