Ombra Cucina Italiana is an Italian restaurant in Hilton Head, South Carolina, in the Village at Wexford at 1000 William Hilton Parkway. The room is brick, white tablecloths and warm light, and locals shorten the name to Ombra HHI. The chef, Michael Cirafesi, has been voted best chef on the island several years running, according to the restaurant.

What to Order at Ombra

The menu is classical Italian. Reviewers name the veal, especially the veal alla pizzaiola, along with the seafood soup, the fried calamari, the house pasta, the Milanese chicken and the Toscana salad. For dessert the zabaione and the panna cotta get mentions. One reviewer noted that the gluten-free pasta was not made in house, so ask if that matters to your table. The wine list is long and Italian-leaning, and the menu button above opens the current menu.

Early Dining and Happy Hour

Ombra runs an early dining menu from 4:30 to 5:30 every day, three courses at $39.99 a person before tax and gratuity, with wine pairings offered. Happy hour is 4:30 to 6:30 daily, with 20 percent off cocktails, beer and wine in the bar and wine lounge and a complimentary pizzetta.

Reservations and What to Wear

Book through OpenTable on the restaurant’s website, or call the restaurant after 1 p.m. any day. Dress is casual-elegant; neat clothing suits it, and visitors suggest skipping flip-flops and t-shirts. Parking is easy next to the entrance. More places to eat are on the Hilton Head restaurants page or in the dining guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ombra take reservations?

Yes. You can book through OpenTable on the restaurant’s website or call after 1 p.m. any day.

Does Ombra have an early dining menu?

Yes. From 4:30 to 5:30 every day it offers three courses for $39.99 a person plus tax and gratuity.

When is happy hour at Ombra?

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. daily, with 20 percent off cocktails, beer and wine in the bar and wine lounge.

What is the dress code at Ombra?

Casual-elegant. Neat, comfortable clothing is fine, and visitors suggest avoiding flip-flops and t-shirts.

Where is Ombra on Hilton Head?

At 1000 William Hilton Parkway in the Village at Wexford, on the south end of the island.

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