Savi has been one of favorites restaurants and we are now proud Wine Club members!!! These are photos of our dinner this weekend. Full of flavor, all local ingredients and a staff that takes the time to talk about all the things. Plus, the manager Brianna was super helpful and full of Mount Pleasant/Savi Cucina history. If you've never been-you must give it a try. I had the short ribs with garlic mashed (including shredded crispy Brussel sprouts) and mushrooms. Justin had Rigatoni bolognese. He swears it's the best sauce in town! #charlestonfoodandwine #charlestonfoodie #savicucina read more

We went to SAVI Cucina + Wine bar to enjoy their Feast of the Seven Fishes, which I always wanted to experience but never had an opportunity before now. There were a few amazing dishes, some good dishes, 1 miss, and 1 that was just awful. The service was super friendly, but the timing was off a tad. We waited a good bit of time between the 1st and 2nd course, but then the 3rd course came out before we had 2 bites of the 2nd. After that the timing was much better. The restaurant itself is large and nice, but does not give off a cozy vibe, and we felt too close to our neighbors. I wasn't sure if I should do the meal review from good to bad dish, or by course, but decided it makes sense to the latter Starting with the Aperitivo course, we both got the Scallop crudo. The wife and I disagreed on this dish, as I enjoyed the aroma of and taste of the fried capers, and thought lemon added a nice touch of acid. However, I thought the dish needed either more capers or salt as the sauce was bland and there were not enough capers to make up for it. For the Antipasti I had the Seafood Arancini which was a crispy, golden Italian rice balls consisting of a mix of lump crab meat, Miss Paula shrimp (which upon looking up is from the seafood market at Tarvin Seafood), along with scallops, mascarpone, and creme fraiche aioli. This was an OK dish The wife ordered the Sicilian Octopus, with summer squash, zucchini, smoked pecan romesco. Here is another dish we disagreed on, but only because my wife has decided she does not like Octopus. I on the other hand loved it and thought the dish was great. The meat was tender and had a great char flavor. There were two sauces, one was a romesco and the was green (I think pesto) that the wife and I both really enjoyed. For the Zuppa y insalata course I had the Lobster bisque with sherry cream, crispy focaccia crouton. I took the 1st bite and immediately knew it was good; however, I had to send it back because it was served room temperature at best. Upon having it reheated, I thought this was easily one of the best Lobster bisques ever. The flavors were bold and spicy, but not so bold that I could not taste the lobster. The wife ordered the Seafood salad. Another dish with Miss Paula shrimp, bay scallops and pieces of calamari, supposedly topped with lemon herb vinaigrette. We both agreed this dish was bland, bland, followed by more blandness. There was no salt, no acid from the Lemon Vinaigrette and not a whiff of spice or taste from the herbs. It was just Scallops, a few pieces of calamari and some thinly sliced shrimp with zero flavor. For the Secondo course I had the Scallop risotto, with fire roasted peppers, sweet corn, crispy pancetta, and parmigiano. Here we go another amazing dish. The Scallops were cooked perfectly, and the risotto was loaded with flavor. The fire roasted peppers with sweet corn just added extra pop. The dish was made more pleasing to the eye with a ring of green sauce halfway around the risotto and the other half with a red sauce. There was so much flavor in the risotto, I could not tell if it added flavor or not, but it was clearly added to the visual aspect. Here is where the meal really took a hit as the wife ordered the Grilled branzino mediterranean sea bass, with charred broccolini, potatoes, artichokes, fresh herb oil, yellow tomato vinaigrette. When I took a small bite my first reaction was OH NO, I don't think she is going to like this. When I took a second bite, I realized it was uneatable. The skin on the fish was a bit tough and Slimy making it hard to cut. The fish was covered in a sauce that was just gross and not eatable. The only good thing about this dish was the charred broccolini which we both agreed was good. After that Sea Bass we were both done and decided to get the Dolce course to go. I ordered the Tiramisu cheesecake which we both enjoyed when we got home. The wife's Limoncello cake which was an olive oil cake soaked in limoncello, sweet cranberries with orange marmalade, was OK but neither of us would order again. So here we are with a tale of two dinners experience. Except for the 1st dish, we both thought everything I ordered was really good, but on the other hand, the wife didn't like anything she ordered, while I really loved the octopus, thought her Antipasti And Dolce dishes were just OK, the Seafood salad was tasteless, and the Sea Bass was just awful. read more

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I've dined at SAVI a few times now, and it's always good . Located in Towne Centre, it may blend into the strip mall setting from the outside but once you step inside, the atmosphere completely transforms. Warm, inviting, and elevated without being pretentious. I've sat both at the bar and in the main dining area, and the service is consistently excellent every time , attentive, friendly, and polished. Now, let's talk about the must-order dish that deserves its own spotlight: PROSCIUTTO + BURRATA 24-month aged prosciutto and Italian-imported Artigiana burrata , need I say more? Do yourself a favor and ask for a side of balsamic glaze to drizzle over the burrata for an extra touch of magic. Our appetizer also came with warm focaccia and fig jam, which is absolutely divine!! Pro tip: make yourself a little prosciutto-burrata sandwich using the focaccia , it's an amazing flavor experience ! Honestly, I could make a meal out of this appetizer alone. It's the standout star of the menu and an absolute must order every single time! read more

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar - Prosciutto + Burrata - Wine Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

An easy place to stop if you are near the town center and would Like quality food. Pricing is equivalent to fine dining for the downtown Charleston competition so know that going in. Service was great and we were promptly seated. We had salads before a concert out on IOP. read more

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This place was huge. The food was delicious. I really liked my steak salad. The seating arrangements were strange but the staff service was only ok. Don't be in a rush if you come here. read more

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The food was great and the atmosphere was excellent. It is really clean and light and airy.

My favorite pasta dish is any sort of pasta with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe. It is the reason why I chose to make a reservation for my family at this restaurant recently on a Saturday night. Their orecchiette barese sounded perfect: homemade pasta, Italian sausage, sautéed broccoli rabe, garlic, EVOO and chili flakes. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to my expectations. It was very bland, almost flavorless. I can't exactly pinpoint where it went wrong. Just not enough punch. My husband had the eggplant parmigiana and he gave his 3 out of 5 stars as well. Good, but not great. I thought the sauce tasted very sweet, My son loved the pizza. It was a highlight. I tried a piece and thought it was delicious as well. I would definitely come back for the pizza. The service was excellent. Our waiter was very good. The restaurant is beautiful inside. My only pet peeve: no free basket of bread. We had to pay for an order of focaccia. I'm glad we did order it though because it was quite tasty and we were hungry. read more

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SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar is the jewel of Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. I came in on a weeknight looking for something to eat and as Savi happened to be there and quiet at that moment I went in and sat at the bar. At first I felt a bit neglected. I sat there uncertain as the bartender and another employee chatted up a couple of regulars who seemed to have recently returned from a vacation. This feeling passed when the conversation had a natural conclusion and the bartender came over and gave me a menu and a rundown of what was delicious. I opted for the caesar salad with the addition of shrimp and wow! It was an incredible salad with an amazing amount of shrimp. Like there has been no restaurant before or since that was so generous with their shrimp portions. The lettuce was crispy and the lemon brighten it up, it was so fresh, so delicious, so crunchy I found I lost myself to each bite. I simply did not notice how full the bar became between my first and nearly last bite until another customer broke my reverie by snapping at a new bartender for a minor mistake. The new bartender confessed his newness and apologized for his misinformation. I thanked them profusely for the delicious dinner, marveled at the full bar, paid, and took my leave. Out of all the restaurants in that area of Mount Pleasant Savi is the best. Highly recommend!! read more

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This used to be my daughter's "favorite pasta" but it was served cold and they changed it. It was just ok - nothing special like it used to be. read more

Was really looking forward to trying this place since a few friends recommended it, but the food and the vibe just missed for me. Service was actually great. Our server noticed we tried the mushrooms and then did not touch them, asked if something was up, and she comped them which I appreciated. Salads were soggy, mushrooms were overcooked, and the whole time I felt like I was sitting right on top of everyone around us since the booths are packed in so tight. Not really the dinner I was hoping for read more

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Came for lunch in a Saturday after a movie. We did not have reservations but it was pretty empty. One table of 8 and 2 at the bar. Started with the chopped Italian. It comes with salami but put that in the side for my son to keep it vegetarian for me. The dressing was different than regular Italian. Almost had a mustard lemon flavor but it was good. Husband had the meatballs that came in a little cast iron skillet with focaccia bread. He loved it. We all split the margarita pizza and I loved it. Crunchy crust, salty cheese and just the right amount of sauce. Reminded me of a "Round" or typical NYC take out pizza. Sav Blanc came in two different pour size options. Nice place for family dinner, groups, date night. Good size bar with plenty of seats. Perfect after a movie, right across the lot or after a day of shopping read more

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I've heard so much about this place so we finally decided to give it a try. It was ok. A bit costly for lunch. Service was inconsistent. Food was ok. Sat outside which was nice but having to ask repeatedly for water, silverware, salad dressing cause mine didn't come with any was a bit annoying. read more

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar - Pizza - really undercooked on the bottom. - Wine Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Loved our girls night at Savi! We came on a Wednesday for their Wine Down Wednesday 25% off bottles of wine deal and stayed until we were full of pasta. Each of us really enjoyed our pasta dishes and the portions were large enough to fill up on and to take leftovers home. Our waiter was very kind and attentive and offered great suggestions for wine and meal pairing. Always easy to find parking here with the huge parking lot around Mt P Town Center. read more

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This place was very delicious and one of the best happy hour deals I've had here! Everything was fresh and flavorful. Eric our server was very sweet! We will be back for more! read more

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This restaurant was so good we might have to drive the 2 hours just to go there again. Richard, our waiter was very good and helpful with the selections. The Som. helped me make a delicious choice for wine. The food was outstanding!!! We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Stumbled upon this place for lunch on a Thursday w BFF. We were told by the server that every thing is made in-house, Super tasty. Visually, its a great space. I felt like I was on a mini-vacation (definitely not in Summerville anymore). Started with crispy artichokes - tiny, deliciously and lightly fired petals - so good. Who knew I liked parley aioli. I went outside of my safe zone and ordered the Sausage & Burrata. SO excellent - the sausage was delicious. I will be re-ordering that soon. Its served in one size and it was certainly big enough to share with 1 or 2 others. BFF has the orecchiette - so good. But really, here is the rub. We ordered the fresh focaccia and I have never had such good focaccia. It stood about 2" tall, fresh, great olive oil. With the app and entrees, it ran us about $30, but worth it and we had to-go that would be another full meal. read more

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar - Sausage and Buratta. Delicious! - Wine Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I love that they have happy hour every single day from 3 to 6 PM! Make sure you sit at the bar as that's the only place that this happy hour is served though. The meatballs are delicious and very flavorful and you can choose how many you'd like to order as only one comes per order. Crispy artichokes were smaller than expected, and a little bit too lemony with the sauce. The wine wines are the price of a 5 ounce glass but the pour of an 8.5 ounce so definitely a discount. read more

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We had dinner at Savi recently, and while the food and service were just okay, the evening wasn't without highlights. The pacing was a little slow and wine service could have been more attentive, but the hostess was absolutely wonderful--warm, lively, and so accommodating. It feels like a place with potential; a few small tweaks to timing and attention to detail could make the overall experience really shine. read more

The Hungry Detective had the most fabulous experience at Savi on a Sunday evening after a round or golf. Brett the bartender knows the business and recommended a super Tuscan red wine to start things off and was spot on. The food: I had the lasagne special which was creamy and full of meat and came in a pinwheel presentation...totally outside the box of traditional lasagne. Special Agent Deidre had the eggplant parmigiana with radiatore pasta, which was incredible as it was served up in a piping hour cast iron dish. Dessert: Savi's Citrus Cake VERDICT: Guilty on all counts of doing it all to perfection...great food and atmosphere...Savi has always been consistent and sit at the bar with Brett for five star service. NOTE: This is the best Italian in Mount Pleasant!!! read more

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25% off wine on Wednesdays brought us in. Thank goodness because the majority of their wine was on the pricy side. We enjoyed timely service and a cozy, clean ambiance sitting inside. Appreciated they had gluten free pasta options, but thought $5 extra was a bit much. Sausage pasta was light, fresh, and satisfying. Quite large portions, too. read more

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This was my first time coming in and enjoyed it. I actually love that it's located right outside of the movie theater. Convenient for a movie and dinner. There is ample outdoor seating. When you first walk through the doors the bar area is open. I was greeted by the hostess and sat at the bar. The bartenders were super nice. They all introduced themselves to me and recommended their favorite selections...I opted for a cocktail this time around. I can't recall the name of it but it was delicious I didn't have a very big appetite so I ordered their meatballs and a side caesar salad. I did leave a little room for their banana pudding trife, which was so tasty. The caramelized banana on top was top tier. Would definitely come back to explore the wines and menu options more. It was a great experience. read more

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I am from New Jersey which is Italian Food "Mecca".. I have to say the pizza was very good. It is EXTREMELY hard to find good pizza in the South. I would definitely return for the pizza. I also had Linguine with Clams which was a little weird the way it was prepared. There was bits of breading in the pasta with small chunks of ham. There was also no clam sauce, which I found bizarre. Very different from what we serve in the NJ/NYC area. It wasn't terrible, but I'd probably not get that again. The wine selection was great. Many choices for wine, little on the pricey side but not terrible. I would definitely go back for Pizza. As I said earlier, it is hard to find good pizza in the south. I will definitely return next trip to Charleston/ Mount Pleasant area. read more

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Place is well designed, chic and elegant. The service was great. Our waiter was attentive and knowledgeable. The food was delicious. We ordered the Rigatoni and Short rib. Both were good, but we liked the Rigatoni the best. The wine prices are a bit steep, but otherwise a perfect spot for a romantic evening or a wine night with your girls. read more

The service here is amazing. Everyone is so attentive. I love their happy hour which goes from 3 - 6 and it's super conveniently located in town center so it's a great post shopping stop. I got the meatballs and the fried mozzarella and both of them were delicious. I love that they have excellent wines and cocktails so everyone in your party has options. Their full dinner menu starts at 5 and it gets busy around 5-6. read more

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I came back recently and have to do a review update. We came in without a reservation because we just happened to be in Towne Centre that night. They offered us a high top at the bar, but my friend has a particular issue with her knee making those stools uncomfortable. The owner overheard our conversation with the hostess and immediately seated us at a regular table in the dining room which was much appreciated. Considering the restaurant is in an outdoor mall/shopping plaza, you immediately forget about that once you're inside. They start you with a plate of house focaccia with the best dipping oil. Then we got a small Caesar salad and meatballs to start. The crispy pancetta on the Caesar really makes it next level and their meatballs are fantastic. For entrees we did a little sharing and ended up with two classics. The chicken parm was huge and the chicken was perfectly tender. On my last visit my brother had the lasagna al forno and I had been thinking about it ever since. You basically get your own long cast iron pan full of lasagna and it's so delicious. We definitely over ordered and were happy to take some home for lunch the next day. read more

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Savi was an interesting place. The wine wasn't my favorite. I tried 2 flavors and neither were very satisfying. I ended up ordering a Sauvignon blanc which was decent but still had a little after taste. I went during wine Wednesday and they give an extra pour and they have a deal for 25% of a full bottle. Also, not sure if this is something to note, but when we requested to be seated outside the hostess lead us away from the empty tables in front of the restaurant, to the side of where no one else was being seated. We ended up asking to be seated in front and she obliged but it was odd because there were many tables in the front and she went on to seat the next table right behind us. Overall, the outdoor seating was nice and the server was very helpful with bringing samples and helping us pick a wine we'd enjoy. read more

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Do not sleep on this stop, it was the best pizza I've had in a minute. We went for happy hour that is offered in the bar area (high tops included) until 6pm. We got the Brussels and arancini off the HH small plates menu. Both were delish but Brussels were our favorite. We also got some of the cocktails that were good as well. For the entree, we split the sausage and burrata pizza with a side of hot honey and I will be thinking about it for a very, very long time. It is packed with flavor and the crust actually is firm enough that all the toppings don't slide off when you pick it up. We finished the meal with the almond rum cake and the chocolate mousse desserts which were huge portion sizes (didn't stop us from finishing both however). The almond rum cake was really light and unique, would order again. Only complaint was service was quite slow. We spent way more time in the restaurant than we should have but the food made up for that. Hoping that was a fluke thing and not a regular occurrence. read more

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SAVI was fantastic! Atmosphere, service, food, and drinks all will make you a regular if you're local. If you're not local, put this on your list of restaurants to try in Mount Pleasant. We had the gnocchi, orichiette and that night's special of lasagna. Everything was delicious. Get the appetizer of focaccia with garlic confit. They offer espresso martinis two ways; dark or creamy. Perfect after dinner drinks. Our server (wish I could remember her name) was delightful. She was knowledgeable and helpful with a bright smile. I highly recommend going as soon as you can! read more

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar - Fantastic cocktails! - Wine Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Very expensive for a pasta meal for Valentine's Day . Ambience was good. Service was good. read more

Absolutely outstanding! Everything tasted truly homemade, high-quality, and fresh. The pasta was cooked perfectly (even after delivery!), the focaccia was incredible, and the prosciutto with burrata was amazing. The donuts were delicious too. The sweetest touch was the hand-written thank-you note -- such a thoughtful gesture from a family-owned small business. Thank you, Savi! read more

Our first time dining at Savi Cucina and we will definitely be back! We ate in the wine bar area which has great ambiance, combined with the excellent service. Starting with the grilled octopus and chicken lollipops kicked off a very yummy dinner. I ordered the Branzino which was stuffed with risotto (that's right stuffed with delicious risotto). The fish was cooked perfectly and had been deboned which made us much easier to enjoy. The wifey had eggplant Parmesan which was a bit heavy and stopped us from having dessert but definitely worth it! The drinks are just as good with a great priced happy hour! It was amazing to find such an excellent Italian restaurant not far from our home! Cheers! read more

Stopped in for a quick bite, had the Calamari and the Gnudi, both were delish. Server Ansley was awesome. Would go back again! read more

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Underwhelming! While the service was great and the smokey old fashioned was delicious, the food was just ok. I was most disappointed by their meatballs. They were so bland that I doused them in parmesan and crushed red pepper just to make them palatable. Bread was served, but the portion was tiny! The homemade pasta was ok but served a bit too al dente. Recipe was nothing more than ordinary. The decor is classy and outdoor seating is comfortable. They have heat if necessary. read more

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar - Not as good as grandma meatballs - Wine Bars Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I don't recommend this place. We went here to try to get a relaxing drink after doing some shopping, but it was soooooo awkward and not relaxing at all. I really disliked the service here mostly, it was just really awkward and not welcoming. It seemed like the bartender just wished everyone in the bar would leave, which we did after only one drink. We had hoped to get two drinks at least, but we were like this is terrible and just ended up grabbing a bottle of wine on the way home so we could have a chill evening at the house we rented. The wine was fine, not amazing, but good enough. I got a quartino of the Somma Prosecco, and it wasn't bad. Not the best prosecco, but it was good enough. I originally wanted to get the Bubbles Trio flight, but after a couple of interactions with our bartender, I realized I just wanted a one and done type of thing. My friend ordered an old fashioned, which was presented kinda cool, except the bartender then messed up, dropped part of the stuff on the floor yet proceeded to just pick it up off the floor and continue making the drink. Omg, so gross in my opinion. I wouldn't have drank it and would have sent it back if it had been my drink, but my friend didn't want to make a big deal about it. He wasn't overly impressed by the fact that the stuff had been dropped on the floor and then just picked back up though. The bartender then went back behind the bar and started singing really loudly to himself - one of the people sitting at the bar was like "are you bored or something?." The bar cleared out pretty fast because the bartender kept either singing to people or oversharing his life stories. Like, fine if someone wants to talk, but it was pretty clear that NO ONE wanted to listen to him and everyone felt very uncomfortable. He also overshared every time he came over to us. Sir, maybe get a therapist that is paid to listen to you? While their food looked kinda yummy, we didn't want to stay with the service everyone at the bar was having and we were having. And then when we asked for the check, he brought it to us, said "No rush" while proceeding to stand directly behind us as we were getting a credit card out, and picked it up as soon as we set it on the table - it felt very rushed lol. I feel like I'm not even describing this entire debacle as awkward as it was, but just know it was soooooo awkward. I will not be back here. read more

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Extremely Crowed, ( 15 inches between tables) extremely loud, ( could not hear across our 24 inch table). We left after only an appetizer. Would not recommend if you are looking for a great dining experience. read more

Brought my dad and brother here for Father's Day dinner. They're both chefs so it's hard taking them to restaurants since they'll be more critical than average--they know great food! And they both enjoyed their meals. As for my non-chef tastebuds, I really liked everything I had! The pasta tasted fresh and the dishes were flavorful. Everyone in the fam left satisfied, which is a win in my book. The dads in my fam were happy and felt all the love and left satisfied in more ways than one! read more

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Wanted to love it, but had an okay experience. Sat at a bar high-top by the front door and our server was not very friendly. I asked a couple of questions about the wine list and he didn't answer any and just came back with a bottle he said the sommelier picked out for us and poured it without confirming the price. The pasta that came with the chicken parm barely had sauce on it & was and not very flavorful. The dessert that was an ice cream sandwich special was amazing, though! Would come back for happy hour but felt that it was overpriced for dinner. read more

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Don't get the blue crab ravioli, it's one ravioli for $38. Server was nice but man, I'm still hungry;(

The food and service was unbelievably good! Loved this restaurant! Highly recommend this restaurant

The Best food I ever ate i will be back for the veal the dessert is very good, This my Valentine treat from my husband.Best husband in world. read more