4 Best Restaurants in Savannah, Georgia

The Florence

$$$ | Historic District Fodor's choice

Housed in an old Savannah ice factory, the Florence has lots of original architectural details and serves up some of the city's most innovative flavors. The Italian-influenced menu is crafted by Kyle Jacovino, who has worked in kitchens all over Atlanta and New York. The food speaks for itself, and you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The menu changes seasonally, but there are raves all around for the Neapolitan-style pizza with Calabrian chilies, the fresh, homemade pasta selections, and the octopus starter. For cocktails, enjoy the signature Florence Cup—a twist on the Pimm's Cup—or an impressive array of amaros and other liqueurs. The adjacent coffee bar is open in the morning and offers small bites during lunch hours. If you have trouble getting a table, grab a seat at the bar.

Garibaldi

$$$$ | Historic District

This well-appointed restaurant is known to locals and travelers alike for its contemporary cuisine and Italian classics at reasonable prices. Ask your knowledgeable and professional server to offer wine pairings.

Italian Dinner $$$$
315 W. Congress, Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
912-232–7118
www.garibaldisavannah.com
Known For
  • elegant and intimate setting
  • crispy flounder with apricot and shallot sauce
  • Italian classics
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: No lunch, Credit cards accepted, Reservations essential

La Scala Ristorante

$$$$ | Thomas Square
This richly decorated, renovated mansion houses one of the finest dining experiences outside of downtown Savannah, with grand flourishes like antique furniture, a piano bar, and a chapel space upstairs that's surrounded by stained glass. White-tablecloth settings match the traditional menu of Italian favorites—the herbed risotto is recommended as a first course, followed by the tagliatelle vongole from the "secondi" section. The wine selection—kept in an ancient cellar reached by a narrow stone staircase—is a lesson in thoughtful curation.
Italian Dinner $$$$
119 E. 37th St., Savannah, Georgia, 31401, USA
912-238--3100
lascalasavannah.com
Known For
  • nice outdoor patio
  • excellent wine list
  • complimentary valet parking
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.

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Pacci Italian Kitchen

$$$ | Historic District

Pacci has the look and taste of a high-end Italian eatery, but with a laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Guests gather in the beautifully designed dining room or the open-air patio for signature cocktails like the Biarritz or the Negroni before moving on to some of the best charcuterie and crudites platters in the city. Breads, pastas, desserts, and pickled vegetables are all made in-house.