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Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island, Pawleys Island, SC

Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island

4.8
4.8
185 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Pawleys Island

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Prepare to be thrilled at this all-star Italian restaurant located off Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island, SC. Gios Italian Kitchen is family owned and operated since August 7th, 2014. Brothers/Chefs Klodjan & Renato Hoxha run the kitchen while the sister/GM Eri handles the front. Parents are also involved in the business operation on a daily basis. The Hoxha family was born in Albania and moved to the United States in 2003, seeking the American dream. The family has 17 years of experience in cooking. Our chefs make all the dishes with the freshest ingredients and highest quality of product. Gios serves the best marinara sauce and some of the tastiest authentic Italian dishes in the Grand Strand. We pride ourselves in providing quality consistent good food while emphasizing in excellent guest service. Eat Fresh. Eat Well. Eat Local.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 237-8245
  • Website
    http://www.giositaliankitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Location
    10008 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7805
  • Area
    Pawleys Island
  • Cross Street
    Clam Digger Loop
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 185 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South Carolina

    Italian

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Overall

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Food

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Service

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambience

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Value

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for groups

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Great for fine wines

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gio's Italian Kitchen in Pawleys Island is renowned for its "scrumptious" Italian cuisine, "outstanding" service, and charming atmosphere. Many diners highlight the delicious lobster ravioli and veal Marsala. Although the space can be "very crowded," the majority of guests consistently praise the restaurant for its "excellent food and impeccable service." Ideal for special occasions, this spot never fails to impress.

185 Reviews

  1. Joy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE the eggplant parm!!! Great portions. It’s one of my favorite restaurants in Pawleys Great drinks!

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  2. Ariane

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Good service. Delicious food.

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  3. Karen

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was very friendly, we remembered her from the last time we ate there. We are both from CT. Food was great my husband and I usually get the same thing. He gets the Parm I get chicken piccata. Our dining mates got the special and they raved highly recommend.

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  4. Laura

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fabulous, service was fantastic!! Will definitely be returning.

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  5. marie

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a little loud. The food was excellent, except the meatball appetizer had an unusual taste to it not like usual perhaps not met homemade. But we still love this restaurant for consistency and our favorite server is Bethany

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  6. coleen

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and pleasant friendly staff and servers. One bathroom stall for men, women creates a line to wait. It's always a full house when we visit and even though the servers are very busy, they are attentive.

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  7. jill

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    All great except how tight the tables are crammed in. Difficult to get in my seat because next table was so close

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  8. Kevin

    Toronto

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice comfortable atmosphere experienced as soon as we entered this restaurant. We were greeted by our server Emily immediately. Her service was exceptional - professional and courteous with perfect timing. Our group of 4 all enjoyed our dinners.

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  9. Jennifer

    Las Vegas

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our waitress was so kind and attentive.

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  10. Bonnie

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always have a wonderful experience when dining at Gios. Our waitress was delightful and very attentive and the leftovers were just as delicious the next day!

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FAQs

Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 237-8245.

Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island is rated 4.8 stars by 185 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island restaurant

Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island

4.8
$30 and under
Italian
Pawleys Island

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island

10008 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7805

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clam Digger Loop
  • Area
    Pawleys Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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