Bad Bambino

Name: Bad Bambino
Address: 1301 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC, 29407
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

Avondale · Pasta

1301 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC, 29407Directions

4.6686 reviews

Crisp panini, cozy patio energy, and Queens-regular devotion.

Bad Bambino is a $$ Pasta restaurant in Avondale, Charleston. It has logged 539 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Monday evenings; check ins are up 95% over the past month. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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Why go

Bad Bambino is listed as a pasta spot at a $$ price level, but the highlighted review love centers on crisp panini, sandwiches, popcorn chicken, and tomato soup. The data point that matters: a 4.6 Google rating across 686 reviews, with diners repeatedly calling out friendly service and generous portions.

Reviewers describe it as a reliable neighborhood staple, with praise for a cozy back patio, consistently friendly staff, and a menu that has stayed largely steady over time.

editorial/ updated 14d ago

Fast facts

Bad Bambino holds a 4.6 Google rating from 686 reviews.
Google lists the price level as $$.
Reviewers repeatedly praise the friendly service.
The back patio gets singled out as cozy and preferable to sidewalk dining.
Named review favorites include popcorn chicken, tomato soup with pesto bread, and panini specials.

editorial/ updated 14d ago

Did you know

Despite being categorized as pasta, the highlighted reviews rave most about panini, sandwiches, and popcorn chicken.

editorial/ updated 14d ago

What people say

From real reviews

“Best of all”×2
“best chicken”
“favorite food”
“Large portions and friendly staff”

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 Rose5 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 Kennedy8 months ago

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 J3 months ago

Google reviews/ updated 14d ago

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The room in motion

Activity358

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Flynet check ins

539

Neighborhood

Avondale

Last 30 days

358 check ins

+95% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Bad Bambino

Review signal

4.6

686 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 14d ago

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Inside Bad Bambino

Why go

Reviewers describe it as a reliable neighborhood staple, with praise for a cozy back patio, consistently friendly staff, and a menu that has stayed largely steady over time.

editorial/ updated 14d ago

Review signal

4.6

686 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 14d ago

What to order

editorial/ updated 14d ago

What people say

From real reviews

“Best of all”×2
“best chicken”
“favorite food”
“Large portions and friendly staff”

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 Rose5 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 Kennedy8 months ago

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 J3 months ago

Google reviews/ updated 14d ago

Fast facts

Bad Bambino holds a 4.6 Google rating from 686 reviews.
Google lists the price level as $$.
Reviewers repeatedly praise the friendly service.
The back patio gets singled out as cozy and preferable to sidewalk dining.
Named review favorites include popcorn chicken, tomato soup with pesto bread, and panini specials.

editorial/ updated 14d ago

Did you know

Despite being categorized as pasta, the highlighted reviews rave most about panini, sandwiches, and popcorn chicken.

editorial/ updated 14d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Bad Bambino?

Bad Bambino has logged 539 check ins on Blackbird, and check ins are up 95% over the past month.

When is Bad Bambino busiest?

Bad Bambino is busiest on Monday evenings, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

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.

How do I check in at Bad Bambino?

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