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Bad Bambino

Avondale · Pasta

1301 Ashley River Rd unit b, Charleston, SC, 29407Directions
4.6★★★★★★★★★★684 reviews

Cheap pasta billing, Queens-regular energy, and panini reviews that won’t quit.

Bad Bambino is a $$ Pasta restaurant in Avondale, Charleston. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

neighborhood gembrunch spotoutdoor seatingregulars
“Best of all” · “Large portions and friendly staff” · “chicken cutlet” · “chicken cutlet sweet” · “chicken cutlet sweet sausage” · “friendly staff”
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Why go

Bad Bambino is listed as a pasta spot at a $ price level, but the highlighted review signal points to a broader comfort-food appeal: panini, popcorn chicken, tomato soup, and generous portions. Its 4.6 Google rating across 684 reviews backs up the picture of an affordable neighborhood staple.

Diners call out friendly staff, crisp panini bread, large portions, and a cozy back patio that one reviewer calls better than sidewalk dining. One reviewer describes it as a favorite Queens food spot for the past decade.

editorial/ updated today

Fast facts

  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 684 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out large portions and friendly service.
  • One highlighted review praises a chicken cutlet panini special with hot peppers and onion jam.
  • The back patio is described as cozy and reliably useful beyond sidewalk dining.
  • A reviewer says the menu has stayed mostly consistent over time.
editorial/ updated today

Did you know

The listed cuisine is Pasta, but the highlighted five-star reviews rave just as loudly about panini, popcorn chicken, and tomato soup.

editorial/ updated today

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Best of all”×2
  • “Large portions and friendly staff”
  • “chicken cutlet”
  • “chicken cutlet sweet”
  • “chicken cutlet sweet sausage”
  • “friendly staff”
  • “friendly staff Il”
  • “friendly staff Il Bambino”
I got the panini special yesterday which was chicken cutlet, sweet sausage, hot peppers, onion jam, cracked pepper aioli and Parmesan. What a delicious combination. Large portions and friendly staff. Il Bambino is a great neighborhood staple!
Luke J2 months ago
An amazing sandwich shop! Had the popcorn chicken which is one of the best chicken appetizers I've ever had. The tomato soup was delicious and served with pesto bread. We were able to get the brunch panini even though it wasn't brunch time and that was amazing too. Panini brea…
Sarah Rose4 months ago
One of our favorite food spots in Queens for the past decade. Their back patio was our escape during covid and continues to be reliably cozy for us (way better than sidewalk dining IMO). I wish they would bring back the avocado toast with hot honey but otherwise love how the m…
Joe Kennedy7 months ago
Google reviews/ updated today

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Review signal

4.6

684 Google reviews

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Why go

Bad Bambino is listed as a pasta spot at a $ price level, but the highlighted review signal points to a broader comfort-food appeal: panini, popcorn chicken, tomato soup, and generous portions. Its 4.6 Google rating across 684 reviews backs up the picture of an affordable neighborhood staple.

Diners call out friendly staff, crisp panini bread, large portions, and a cozy back patio that one reviewer calls better than sidewalk dining. One reviewer describes it as a favorite Queens food spot for the past decade.

editorial/ updated today

Review signal

4.6

684 Google reviews

$

Google Places/ updated today

What to order

editorial/ updated today

What people say

What people say

From real reviews
  • “Best of all”×2
  • “Large portions and friendly staff”
  • “chicken cutlet”
  • “chicken cutlet sweet”
  • “chicken cutlet sweet sausage”
  • “friendly staff”
  • “friendly staff Il”
  • “friendly staff Il Bambino”
I got the panini special yesterday which was chicken cutlet, sweet sausage, hot peppers, onion jam, cracked pepper aioli and Parmesan. What a delicious combination. Large portions and friendly staff. Il Bambino is a great neighborhood staple!
Luke J2 months ago
An amazing sandwich shop! Had the popcorn chicken which is one of the best chicken appetizers I've ever had. The tomato soup was delicious and served with pesto bread. We were able to get the brunch panini even though it wasn't brunch time and that was amazing too. Panini brea…
Sarah Rose4 months ago
One of our favorite food spots in Queens for the past decade. Their back patio was our escape during covid and continues to be reliably cozy for us (way better than sidewalk dining IMO). I wish they would bring back the avocado toast with hot honey but otherwise love how the m…
Joe Kennedy7 months ago
Google reviews/ updated today

Fast facts

  • Google shows a 4.6 rating from 684 reviews.
  • Reviewers repeatedly call out large portions and friendly service.
  • One highlighted review praises a chicken cutlet panini special with hot peppers and onion jam.
  • The back patio is described as cozy and reliably useful beyond sidewalk dining.
  • A reviewer says the menu has stayed mostly consistent over time.
editorial/ updated today

Did you know

The listed cuisine is Pasta, but the highlighted five-star reviews rave just as loudly about panini, popcorn chicken, and tomato soup.

editorial/ updated today
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FAQ

What kind of food does Bad Bambino serve?

Bad Bambino serves Pasta cuisine.

How expensive is Bad Bambino?

Bad Bambino is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

Where is Bad Bambino located?

Bad Bambino is located at 1301 Ashley River Rd unit b, Charleston, SC, 29407.

How do I check in at Bad Bambino?

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