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Gennaro's Italian Ristorante, North Charleston, SC

Gennaro's Italian Ristorante

4.5 (443)
$30 and under
Italian
8500 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston, SC 29420

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Gennaro’s Italian Ristorante has been serving fine Italian cuisine in the Charleston area for 35 years. In a warm, cozy atmosphere, the Gennaro family work diligently at providing a wonderful dining experience. Whether you bring your family in for quality time together or gather with your friends for a hearty meal, live jazz or happy hour, Gennaro’s is the perfect place for you! From veal to grilled seafood or a wonderful black angus steak, you will certainly appreciate the quality at Gennaro’s and the perceived value. See why Charlestonians always come back to Gennaro’s. We look forward to providing you with the best in Italian cuisine!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Continental
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Gennaro and Jimmy Gennaro
  • Neighborhood
    North Charleston
  • Cross street
    Appian Way
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on premise parking
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Thursday evenings featuring the Gennaro's Jazz Ensemble at North area location!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 443 people are saying

Gennaro's Italian Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

427 Reviews
  1. LindaR

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 17, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The meal was excellent tonight as always. Sad to see we can’t dine there for awhile ☹️ government says! We Will return 😊

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  2. JeanmarieL

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had requested a quiet table so our family could celebrate two anniversaries and the restaurant came through for us. Very nice. We celebrate there every year. Thank you

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  3. MichaelC

    South Carolina12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our anniversary and this place is like an old family Italian restaurant just like at home in New York! Love this place.

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  4. RonN

    South Carolina1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first visit to your restaurant. The quality of food was very good. We were disappointed in the Lasagna since it didn't seem to be prepared exactly as shown on your website video. Also, your Bolognese Sauce did not have ground veal .

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans / Louisiana1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    1st time there. Great food. Great wine selection. Great service. Will be back

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  6. CharlestonClint

    Atlanta10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and cocktails. Had a great evening

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  7. Pleased

    South Carolina4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gennaro's is always great. The food is wonderful and the service is always good.

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  8. JimO

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 29, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Keep up the good work. Our waiter was prompt, knowledgeable and friendly.

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  9. DanD VIP

    South Carolina28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding restaurant! The aroma from the food cooking is almost intoxicating! Highly recommend this hidden jewel!

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  10. Kimj

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good and our waiter Mike was exceptional.

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FAQs

Gennaro's Italian Ristorante offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 760-9875.

Gennaro's Italian Ristorante is rated 4.5 stars by 443 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
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  4. Charleston
  5. North Charleston

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Gennaro's Italian Ristorante

8500 Dorchester Rd., North Charleston, SC 29420

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Appian Way
  • Neighborhood
    North Charleston
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Continental
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Plenty of on premise parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Gennaro and Jimmy Gennaro
  • Entertainment
    Live Jazz Thursday evenings featuring the Gennaro's Jazz Ensemble at North area location!
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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