The main dining room at Nunzio Restaurant + Bar with white tablecloths, wooden chairs and framed Italian coastal photographs
Hours
Monday4 PM–10 PM
Tuesday4 PM–10 PM
Wednesday4 PM–10 PM
Thursday4 PM–10 PM
Friday4 PM–10 PM
Saturday4 PM–10 PM
Sunday4 PM–10 PM

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Nunzio Restaurant + Bar

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars on Google$$$$

Nunzio Restaurant + Bar is at 18 New Orleans Road, and the pull is a chef who is usually in the building. Nunzio Patruno is the owner and executive chef, his son Angelo is chef de cuisine, and the menu is southern Italian cooking built on local ingredients. The room is white tablecloths and framed coastal photographs, with a lively bar alongside. Most locals call it Nunzio’s.

What to Order at Nunzio

Reviewers name the homemade pasta first, then the veal chop, the halibut piccata, the chicken parmesan, the lasagna and the eight-ounce filet. The tiramisu, cannoli and espresso crème brûlée get the dessert votes, and gluten-free pasta is available. The menu button above opens the current menus, including wine.

Early Dining and Reservations

Nunzio is open every day from 4 to 10 p.m. Early dining runs 4 to 5:15 in the dining room and is what reviewers mean when they call it good value, and the aperitif happy hour runs 4 to 6 at the bar. Book on Resy, or call (843) 715-2172 between 10:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. Parties of seven or more, and bar seats, are reserved by phone. Dress is smart casual.

Getting There

Nunzio is on New Orleans Road, on the south end of the island, and takes private dinners and events in a separate space. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page, and the Hilton Head dining guide sorts them by meal and style.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Nunzio take reservations?

Yes, through Resy or by phone at (843) 715-2172. Parties of seven or more, and seats at the bar, are booked by phone.

What is early dining at Nunzio?

An early dinner menu served from 4 to 5:15 p.m. in the dining room, at lower prices than the regular dinner menu.

What does Nunzio serve?

Southern Italian dishes: homemade pasta, veal chop, fresh seafood, chicken parmesan, steaks and desserts like tiramisu and cannoli.

Is there a dress code at Nunzio?

Smart casual or resort casual.

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