Summerville's Restaurant Scene is Growing--It is About to Add to Its Competitive Edge

Over the past year, the property on the corner of N Magnolia and E 3rd North Street has been the site of a great deal of activity. Summerville residents traveling this busy side street intersection have been spectators of a stunning metamorphosis. The historic house's outdoor garden area has undergone an exquisite transformation into a spacious pavered piazza surrounded by a decorative, black-poled fence with a large water fountain for a visual centerpiece. Reminiscent of piazzas in Italy, the space is a fitting outdoor seating area for the local family-owned Italian restaurant soon to open its door to the community's visitors and residents called La Rustica.

Inside the historic house, the reconstruction of its living space is moving along at a steady pace. Once the floor plan work ends, it will be a plush dining area with a full bar. Decorative ceilings, lighting fixtures from Italy, mirrored walls, and a fresco are just some of the features that will enhance the dining aura. The kitchen, where the preparation of the family's time-tested recipes will take place, is already completed. The front porch will accommodate patrons desiring a covered outdoor experience.

The day I visited and took pictures, the owner--a polite, accommodating gray-headed gentleman with a firm handshake--was hard at work. We chatted a bit about our town. His gratitude and love for Summerville were a part of his expressions.

La Rustica Restaurant is accepting applications for all positions, front and back of house.

Enjoy the pictures. They are just a tantalizing glimpse of what will be another quality restaurant coming to the town at the heart of it all. Once the restaurant is near completion, possibly September, I will write a detailed article about its owners and story.

You will see La Rustica at the 9th Summerville Italian Feast on Sunday, October 9.

315 N Magnolia Street, Summerville, SC