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Where to eat in Columbia

56 hand-picked places in Columbia, chosen for people who are in town for something and have one night to get dinner right.

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Top Tables in Columbia

Motor Supply Co. Bistro $$$ · Vista
Columbia's original farm-to-table special-occasion room, open since 1989.
Saluda's Restaurant Southern restaurant (US) · $$$ · Five Points
Upscale seasonal Southern in a converted 1920s building, the go-to for a big night out.
751 Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
Villa Tronco $$$ · Downtown
Columbia's oldest family-run Italian restaurant, open since 1940, white-tablecloth classic.

Late Night in Columbia

Cook Out Restaurant · $ · Near USC
Late-night trays and shakes a block from campus, open into the early morning.
1101 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205
Ray's Diner Diner · $ · North Columbia
Classic diner counter for breakfast at 2am after a set.
3110 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204
The Hollow Restaurant · $$$ · Vista
Cocktail den that keeps the Vista crowd out late.
823 Gervais St Unit 100, Columbia, SC 29201

Healthy in Columbia

The Reizod Vegan Experience Vegan restaurant · $$ · Northeast Columbia
Scratch vegan soul food, the city's best-reviewed plant-based kitchen.
9300 Two Notch Rd Ste l, Columbia, SC 29223
Tasty As Fit Vegetarian restaurant · $$ · Millwood
Clean-eating bowls and meal prep built for the health-conscious crowd.
3001 Millwood Ave, Columbia, SC 29205
Enjoy Vegan Cafe $ · North Main
Neighborhood vegan cafe on North Main serving plant-based comfort plates.

Italian in Columbia

Villa Tronco $$$ · Downtown
Historic red-sauce Italian, a Columbia institution since 1940.
Di Vino Rosso Italian restaurant · $$$ · Vista
Wine-focused modern Italian in the Vista, a favorite for date night.
807 Gervais St Ste 100, Columbia, SC 29201
Il Giorgione $$ · Devine Street
Neighborhood Italian on Devine Street known for scratch pasta.

Pizza in Columbia

Il Focolare Pizzeria Pizza restaurant · $$ · Downtown
Wood-fired Neapolitan pizza consistently ranked Columbia's best.
2150 Sumter St, Columbia, SC 29201
Schiano's Italian restaurant · $$ · Forest Acres
Brooklyn-style pizzeria that's been slinging pies in Columbia for over 35 years.
4839 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206
By The Fire Pizza Pizza restaurant · $$ · St. Andrews
Fast-casual wood-fired pizza with a loyal westside following.
6169 St Andrews Rd Ste 110, Columbia, SC 29212