Why you should experience Piace Pizza in South Carolina.
Piace Pizza is a lively pizzeria where Lady's Island's family-centered atmosphere, Italian-American comfort food, handcrafted pizza traditions, and neighborhood hospitality have earned one of Beaufort's most enduring local followings.
Set along Merchants Lane near Sea Island Parkway and just steps from The Shops at Sea Island, this inviting pizzeria fills the dining room with the aromas of freshly baked dough, bubbling mozzarella, roasted garlic, basil, oregano, and house-made pizza sauce as hand-tossed pies emerge from the oven throughout the day. Crisp New York-style crusts, relaxed service, and a menu extending from specialty pizzas to hoagies, pasta, and homemade desserts encourage lingering family meals in a comfortable setting. The result is a restaurant defined by handcrafted pizza, welcoming hospitality, and one of Lady's Island's favorite neighborhood dining destinations.
What you should know about Piace Pizza.
Piace Pizza is best known for earning “Best Pizza in Beaufort” recognition from the Beaufort Gazette for five consecutive years, establishing itself as one of the Lowcountry's most consistently celebrated independent pizzerias through a commitment to handmade dough, fresh ingredients, and New York-style pizza. Operating from its Lady's Island location at 1 Merchants Lane, the restaurant has expanded beyond traditional pies with an extensive menu featuring signature creations including The Piace, Mark's Mighty, The Greekster, Margherita, BST, and Momma's Italiano, alongside homemade strombolis, calzones, hoagies, wings, fresh salads, and weekly pasta specials. The kitchen also introduced specialty offerings such as Carmine's Veggie Pizza while maintaining daily dough preparation, house recipes, and delivery service that have helped build a loyal local following. Through years of steady operation, Piace Pizza has remained rooted in a philosophy that emphasizes handcrafted preparation, fresh toppings, and approachable Italian-American cooking.
Fresh dough develops a crisp exterior with a light, chewy interior before supporting layers of whole-milk mozzarella, energetic tomato sauce, roasted garlic, basil, ricotta, premium meats, and garden vegetables selected to complement. Signature combinations such as the Greekster, Margherita, and Mark's Mighty balance fresh herbs, creamy cheeses, savory meats, and bright vegetables, while homemade strombolis, toasted hoagies, pasta specials, and cannolis extend the experience well beyond pizza. The kitchen's emphasis on scratch preparation and carefully layered flavors produces comforting Italian-American dishes that remain satisfying.
How to fold Piace Pizza into your trip.
Piace Pizza works as the centerpiece of a relaxed afternoon exploring Lady's Island's cultural attractions and waterfront scenery.
Begin at The Shops at Sea Island, where locally owned boutiques and specialty retailers provide an easy introduction to Lady's Island before stopping at Piace Pizza for lunch. Continue to Charles Lind Brown Activity Center, whose community programs and public gathering spaces reflect the everyday rhythm of the island beyond Beaufort's historic core. Conclude at Whitehall Park, where scenic waterfront views, walking paths, and peaceful marsh landscapes provide a fitting Lowcountry finale. The progression moves naturally from neighborhood shopping to handcrafted Italian-American cuisine before concluding beside the water, creating an itinerary that feels authentic to Lady's Island.
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