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Eater
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
Pelato Offers Italian Fare for Under $20 in Charleston
Charleston has another option for Italian fare with the recent opening of Pelato at 1085 Morrison Drive. Restaurateurs Theresa and Anthony Scotto Jr., along with their son Anthony Scotto III, describe the food as Brooklyn-style Italian. It's the food their ancestors made when they stepped off the boat from Italy and settled in New York in 1905. The menu is heavy on red-sauce classics like meatballs al forno, chicken Parmigiana, and garlic bread. There's also burnt brocollini, cacio e pepe, and radiatori vodka. The party crowds will be happy to hear frozen espresso martinis are on tap. The best part of the menu? Nothing is over $21 — which is rare in Charleston these days. The interiors are completely different than the previous tenant — Butcher & Bee. Now there are black-and-white family photos on the wall, green leather banquettes, wood paneling, and a small bar anchoring the back of the restaurant. The Scottos opened the first Pelato in Nashville. It's popular for Italian comfort foods in a relaxed setting. They decided to open in Charleston because they have family in the area and always visited the Holy City while living in New York and even more frequently when they moved to Nashville. Pelato is open Sunday through Thursday, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday through Saturday, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sign up for our newsletter.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Restaurateur previews new Charleston venture on ‘Today' show
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – The owner of a soon-to-open Italian spot in Charleston was featured on the 'Today' show Thursday, where he showcased a few dishes the new eatery will serve. Anthony Scotto, owner of Pelato, which is set to open its second location on Morrison Drive in May, appeared on the show alongside hosts Carson Daly, Savannah Guthrie, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer. During his time on air, Scotto explained his connection to the Charleston community and why he wanted to open his second Pelato here. 'We have family there, but we've always visited. We've always loved the community and been part of something of the community there. Now, seeing what we've been doing in Nashville, what we think Pelato will do there [Charleston] is give that level of Italian food that no one in the south has seen yet.' Guests can expect to feast on Ragu Bolognese, the Scotto family's famed potato croquettes, and the Pelato salad that Scotto prepared for the 'Today' team. The Brooklyn-Italian-inspired establishment's Charleston location will introduce new menu items utilizing the area's local produce and one special tradition that will carry over is 'Sunday Sauce.' The sauce comprises a collection of meats cooked overnight poured over Fusilli pasta and served during dinner only. Until the opening, local architect David Thompson will curate Pelato alongside Scotto's daughter, Gabriella. The space's main dining room, bar seating, private dining room, and outdoor patio can accommodate 180 patrons. The family said a mural showcasing their Brooklyn roots through original photos will also be a standout design element. 'We've been making our way south for years now and are proud to call it our home,' said Theresa Scotto. 'The people here feel like family, and we're excited to bring a real taste of Brooklyn to one of our favorite cities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
