Sorelle

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Sorelle | Southern Italian Dining in Charleston, SC – Michelin Recommended

Southern Italy Meets Southern Hospitality

On Charleston’s historic Broad Street, Sorelle brings a fresh, confident take on Southern Italian cuisine to the Lowcountry. The restaurant’s name—Italian for “sisters”—hints at the warmth and conviviality that define the experience across its mercato, bar, wine room, and grand dining room.

Under the direction of Executive Chef Nick Dugan, the kitchen offers a modern spin on classic Southern Italian dishes, made with ingredients sourced from the surrounding region. The menu ranges from fresh pastas and wood-fired pizzas to refined seafood preparations. Chef Dugan’s all-time favorite, the Ricotta Tortellini with prosciutto cotto, balsamico, and high-quality butter, exemplifies the kitchen’s approach: precise, ingredient-driven, and rooted in tradition. The “Spuntini” (little snacks) are a perfect way to begin, and the cocktail and wine lists celebrate Italy’s diverse regions, with a sommelier on hand to guide selections from a highly curated cellar.

The building itself has deep roots in Charleston history. Constructed between 1793 and 1804, 88 Broad Street has housed banks, a Jewish charitable organization, and a tavern. Today, it provides a setting that feels both grand and approachable. A third-floor private dining room, designed by Meyer Davis Studios, offers an intimate space with a marble table, velvet chairs, and a billiards table—available for seated dinners of ten or standing receptions of up to twenty-five.

Sorelle’s quality has not gone unnoticed. It earned a Michelin Recommended distinction for its thoughtful Italian cuisine and the seamless integration of market, bar, and dining room. Whether you stop in for a coffee and pastry at the Mercato or settle in for a multi-course dinner, the restaurant delivers a genuinely welcoming experience—one that feels as comfortable for a weeknight meal as it does for a special occasion.