Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. South Carolina
  4. Georgetown / Pawleys Island
  5. Pawleys Island
Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island, Pawleys Island, SC

Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island

4.8
4.8
214 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Prepare to be thrilled at this all-star Italian restaurant located off Ocean Highway in Pawleys Island, SC. Gios Italian Kitchen is family owned and operated since August 7th, 2014. Brothers/Chefs Klodjan & Renato Hoxha run the kitchen while the sister/GM Eri handles the front. Parents are also involved in the business operation on a daily basis. The Hoxha family was born in Albania and moved to the United States in 2003, seeking the American dream. The family has 17 years of experience in cooking. Our chefs make all the dishes with the freshest ingredients and highest quality of product. Gios serves the best marinara sauce and some of the tastiest authentic Italian dishes in the Grand Strand. We pride ourselves in providing quality consistent good food while emphasizing in excellent guest service. Eat Fresh. Eat Well. Eat Local.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (843) 237-8245
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • South Carolina

    Italian

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Overall

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Food

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Service

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Ambience

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Best Value

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for groups

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Good for special occasions

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Lively

  • Georgetown / Pawleys Island

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gio's Italian Kitchen in Pawleys Island offers an exceptional dining experience with "delicious food," "outstanding service," and a "cozy and elegant" atmosphere. Highlights include the Scallops Provincial, Veal Marsala, and Italian Wedding Cake cocktail. Though noise can be an issue, many praise the attentive staff and "consistently excellent" meals, making it a beloved local favorite.

214 Reviews
  1. Steven

    VIP

    Atlantic City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in the room behind the bar and it was very nice. Not loud. Food was very good and I didn’t feel like I was getting robbed by the cost of the wine. We had an exceptional night.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Michele

    VIP

    Atlanta

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were good. Sadly, we sat next to older people that might be hard of hearing and had to yell at each other throughout most of our whole meal! Not the restaurants fault but kind of dampens the experience. The meatball was delicious!

    Is this helpful?

  3. Cathy

    Atlantic Canada

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great evening! Was nice to be greeted by Gabby once again we come for 3 months every winter and seeing a friendly face was nice. Our server Emily was excellent very knowledgeable of menu and of customers needs. Lobster ravioli, lasagna and Halibut special were all very nice! Thanks Gio’s and staff for a wonderful evening.

    Is this helpful?

  4. p

    VIP

    Charlotte

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A most enjoyable meal at Gios Tuesday. (The minestrone was excellent.)Thanks to Charity and Bethany! We give high marks to both. Bethany could not have been more attentive. This is our go to restaurant at Pawleys and will continue to be so. THANKS SO MUCH!

    Is this helpful?

  5. James

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best PEI Mussels I have ever eaten. The entire experience, appetizers through desert, garnered five stars.

    Is this helpful?

  6. Bob

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gios is one of my most favorite restaurants! The food is always delicious. We had a very good waitress. My only complaint is the tables are very close. We had trouble getting in out seats.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Cindy

    Key West

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was good, and the service was great. The noise level was so great, however, that it was hard to enjoy conversation with our party.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Tom

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chicken Marsala and Spaghetti Bolognese, both were excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Sherry

    VIP

    Charleston

    83 reviews

    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I prefer going to Pawleys Island to this Gios instead of Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach can be very loud. Food is always good at both.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Michael

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent as usual. Service awesome as well. The front dining room is a little cramped which bumps up the niose level a little, but overall Gio’s is fnatastic.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (843) 237-8245.

Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island is rated 4.8 stars by 214 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gios Italian Kitchen - Pawleys Island

10008 Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585-7805

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Clam Digger Loop
  • Area
    Pawleys Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo