George V. Kessler, chef and owner of Il Giorgione, loves everything Italian, and he shares that passion with his customers. You will be enchanted from the moment you step on the lovely brick-paved patio to when you sit at the large table with fresh herbs in a pot and receive his thin crust Roman-style pizza on a wooden platter along with a glass of good Italian wine. Even the menu is written in Italian. If you are looking for romantic date ideas in Columbia, this is a great place to try.

All ingredients are crisp and fresh, and the restaurant makes its own mozzarella and pasta. Don’t expect any modern versions of pizza; everything is authentic and traditional and delicious.

2406 Devine Street, Columbia, South Carolina, Phone: 803-521-5063

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