'Classic' South Carolina Eatery Named 'Oldest Restaurant' In The State

Have you ever dined at the oldest restaurant in South Carolina?

Restaurants open and close all the time but there are some that have lingered for decades, the establishments that have created a lasting legacy in some fashion, whether through charming decor, laid-back atmosphere or simply good food and service.

Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "oldest restaurant" in each state that is "worth seeking out and still serves great food." These are the establishments that have stood the test of time and have continued to draw in diners who return again and again to explore what the eatery has to offer.

So which South Carolina restaurant was named the oldest in the state?

Villa Tronco

This Columbia eatery has been around for nearly a century, dishing out homestyle Italian cuisine in the heart of the Palmetto State. Villa Tronco, which has a 4.4 star rating on Google and more than 800 reviews, is located at 1213 Blanding Street.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about this "classic" eatery:

"This convivial, family-friendly restaurant began life as a fruit store in the 1930s, before then-owner Sadie Tronco began cooking homestyle Italian meals. This was mainly to satisfy the appetites of the many soldiers of Italian descent who were stationed at nearby Fort Jackson and missing their families' home cooking. The restaurant may have changed hands, but it still dishes up comforting Italian dishes such as house-made pizza, creamy pesto seafood served with linguine, and chicken Parmigiana."

See the full list at lovefood.com to read more about the most historic restaurants around the country. You can also see our previous coverage of the eatery named the "best cult-favorite restaurant" in South Carolina.