Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Greenville

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems in Greenville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Stella's Bistro - Simpsonville

4.9

4.9 (2172)

$30 and under

Southern

Greenville

About the restaurant

**PLEASE NOTE** THIS IS THE STELLA'S IN SIMPSONVILLE ON FAIRVIEW ROAD
Parties larger than 8, please call the restaurant for reservations!
Stella’s Southern Bistro in Simpsonville- open for 16 years, is a staple of this area. We offer cuisine influenced by the coastal Carolina's & American south. We support regional food artisans & emphasize the importance of sourcing products harvested locally. Stella’s offers from-scratch menu, genuine hospitality, full wine list & crafted cocktails all served in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere.
Enjoy the menu cuisine of nationally recognized Chef Jason Scholz.
Private Dining: Stella's can accommodate groups up to 50 in size in our beautiful & private Indigo Room.

Top review

TerriVIP

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

Always a great meal. Service was excellent. Nice touch having trio playing Christmas music.

Green Lettuce

4.9

4.9 (76)

$31 to $50

Persian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Green Lettuce serves from-scratch Persian-inspired salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches, desserts and meat and vegetable kebobs. Salad dressings and sauces are all made in house, and herbs, vegetables and fruits are locally sourced. The restaurant has a relaxed vibe, comfortable seating and a full bar with handmade cocktails, beer and wine

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CassieVIP

Dined on Nov 12, 2024

Persian cuisine is one of my favorites and the food at Green Lettuce does not disappoint. There are several tasty choices of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. I especially love the relaxing atmosphere and the service is friendly and welcoming!

Sciortino's Trattoria & Pizzeria

4.8

4.8 (217)

$30 and under

Italian

Greenville

About the restaurant

Sciortino's is a classic Italian trattoria and wine bar. The restaurant makes most of its sauces and pastas from scratch every day, ensuring that guests get the freshest plate of food possible. This dedication to making its own ingredients has led to partnerships with local farmers. Sciortino's is a family restaurant, with lots of large tables and a few semi-private rooms that can be reserved for special events or private parties.Sciortino's menu is made up mainly of classic Italian fare. Guests will see pizza, pasta and a few grilled entrées on the menu, each with a few standouts. Some of the signature items the kitchen prides itself on are the pizzas, eggplant parmesan and chicken marsala. Patrons who come hungry should save themselves some room for dessert, because Sciortino's does an excellent cannoli, complete with cream on top and coming out of both ends.

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Donna

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Always amazing food. Great service. Vodka sauce is my favorite!

SELECT Restaurant - Greer

4.8

4.8 (2379)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Greer

About the restaurant

SELECT (definition)- Carefully chosen to be the best or most valuable.

At SELECT we take that serious. We carefully choose every ingredient, location, menu selection, process, wines, craft beers, finest crafted cocktails, hot teas, etc....to provide you, the customer, what you desire. After all, you are the entire reason we are here.

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Yvonne

Dined 1 day ago

Always excellent food! Definitely will eat here again!

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4.8

4.8 (1879)

$30 and under

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

You won't find a neighborhood restaurant anywhere close to Greenville doing what chef Shawn Kelly set out to do: provide both neighbors and visitors alike the Upstate's freshest and most plentiful meats, produce, and products, both as a dine-in and carryout option.

This concept supports the idea that farmers and chefs can make a living supplying a community with its daily necessities, while also encouraging enjoyment of a simple meal of a sandwich or steak, chop, or bake.

Just imagine: Wednesdays become your favorite lunch day of fresh and locally-sourced soups and salads with a friend. Then you get a favorite bottle of wine to bring home, coupled with carefully chosen side dishes and the best burgers and fresh Carolina seafood in Greenville to throw on the grill. Or maybe you even have a long-standing Sunday brunch date!

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sara

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

The server was nice and knowledgeable. They did a great job at accommodating our two food allergy family members. We were seated right away. It was perfect!

Spaghetti Westurn

4.8

4.8 (287)

$30 and under

Italian

Taylors

About the restaurant

Spaghetti Westurn is a classic semolina saloon that provides a playful and peculiar twist on homemade pasta. We like to eat. We like to drink. We like sharing what we eat and drink with our friends and loved ones.

Spaghetti Westurn was founded in 2021 in the city of Greenville, S.C.. The concept is the brainchild of Chef and Owner Jason Saunders, formerly of Jianna in Greenville and Wicked Weed Brewing and Table in Asheville, to name a few of the spots where he made his mark. Chef Saunders decided to open his own concept in 2020.

Spaghetti Westurn was conceived of as an eatery and oasis that prizes the beauty of quality, culinary simplicity and generous depths of service in an environment that is comfortable and welcoming for guests and employees alike. We pride ourselves on providing a great place for people to eat and a great place for people to work.

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Bruce

Dined 5 days ago

A happy surprise discovery! Must have driven by the establishment hundreds of times w/o knowing it. Everything was as good as advertised, especially the bolognase and the focatta appetizer. Very laid back atmoshpere was nice. Only ding was the music playing was a bit loud for us - but everything else more than made up for it. Will be visiting again soon!

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Stella's Southern Brasserie - Greenville

4.7

4.7 (1686)

$30 and under

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

**PLEASE NOTE** THIS IS THE STELLA'S IN GREENVILLE ON ROCKY SLOPE ROAD
Parties more than 10 people, please call the restaurant for reservations!
Stella’s Southern Brasserie is a unique adventure of food and beverage. The Brasserie features local cuisine in a natural gathering spot for the community, with plenty of outdoor seating. Open for Coffee, Lunch and Dinner, as well as Saturday and Sunday Brunch.
We support regional food artisans & emphasize the importance of sourcing products harvested locally. Stella’s offers from-scratch menu, genuine hospitality, full wine list & crafted cocktails all served in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere.
Enjoy the menu cuisine of nationally recognized Chef Anthony Gray.
Private Dining: Stella's can accommodate groups up to 40 in size in our beautiful & private dining room.

Top review

PatriciaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Really great food and service. My pork chop was amazing. They even helped me get my mom, who's in a wheelchair back to the car after our wonderful dinner!

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Popular dish

Heritage Farm Pork Chop

The Vista

4.7

4.7 (533)

$30 and under

American

Greenville

About the restaurant

The Rick Erwin Dining Group's cozy neighborhood restaurant and bar. Located in Greenville's historic Alta Vista neighborhood, "The Vista" offers a range of American Cuisine, from rotisserie chicken and fall off the bone ribs, to classic shrimp and grits, and a variety of fantastic menu items. This venue aims to be every local's favorite place to eat, drink, and relax with neighbors and friends.

Top review

Lawna

Dined 5 days ago

We celebrated our 33rd Anniversary at The Vista. They placed a anniversary sign on our table and the employees were always wishing us a happy anniversary. They really make sure that you’re being well taken care of!

The Farehouse

4.7

4.7 (111)

$30 and under

American

Greer

About the restaurant

The Farehouse is located in the heart of the historic Taylors Mill’s Dock No. 3. The mill began its life as the Southern Bleachery and Piedmont Print Works during the height of the Greenville area’s reign as the Textile Capital of the World. Closing as a mill in 1965, the building found a variety of partial uses until revitalization efforts began in the mid 2000s. While many mill revitalization projects have converted mills into condos and other residential projects, the Taylors Mill is proud to be the largest grassroots project of its kind in the upstate of South Carolina. Today the Taylors Mill seeks to facilitate craft and commerce for a new generation in the heart of Taylors, SC. The Taylors Mill is reclaiming creative community.

Our menu focuses on New York style pizza, pub-style appetizers, deli sandwiches, and dinner specials using fresh, locally-sourced meat and produce.

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Paula

Dined 7 days ago

The cocktails are varied and well-prepared. The caesar salad always delivers. The pasta is fresh and the pizza delightful.

Crust & Craft - Greenville

4.3

4.3 (42)

$30 and under

Pizza Bar

Greenville

About the restaurant

Redefining how South Carolinians enjoy Pizza, Beer, & Cocktails.