Scratch-Made Italian Eatery Expanding to Bluffton’s New Riverside Development

Cafe Al Dente's Bluffton location is currently in the initial stages of development.
Scratch-Made Italian Eatery Expanding to Bluffton's New Riverside Development
Pappardelle Bolognese at Cafe Al Dente | Photo: Courtesy of Cafe Al Dente on Facebook

A scratch-made Italian restaurant with New York roots is planning its second South Carolina location.

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Cafe Al Dente will open at Bluffton’s New Riverside development, a 35-acre area that includes homes, shops, restaurants, and a park. While the exact address for the new eatery has not been finalized, New Riverside Village is situated at the southeast corner of New Riverside Road and S.C. 46.

The original Cafe Al Dente was founded nearly a decade ago in Oyster Bay, New York. In February 2024, Damien and Yakshi Carlino brought the eatery to the Coligny Plaza Shopping Center on Hilton Head Island, where they delight patrons with their Italian-inspired, scratch-made pastas.

In addition to the signature pasta dishes, Bluffton residents can look forward to offerings such as Chicken Milanese and Shrimp & Polenta, as well as an array of salads, desserts, and cocktails.

Cafe Al Dente will join a plethora of upcoming eateries at New Riverside Village, including Local Pie and Nom Nom Poke.

Yakshi told What Now Charleston that she and Damien are thrilled to expand to Bluffton; however, the project is still in the “very early stages,” so details are limited for now. She expects to have more information in about a month, so be sure to check back for updates.

Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton is a creative lifestyle writer and contributor at What Now Media Group, where she covers the latest in restaurant openings. With a BA in English from the University of Memphis, she has a passion for storytelling and crafting compelling narratives. When she's not putting pen to paper, you can usually find her perfecting her downward dog, enjoying vegan cuisine, or treasure hunting at local thrift stores.
Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton

Cat Broughton is a creative lifestyle writer and contributor at What Now Media Group, where she covers the latest in restaurant openings. With a BA in English from the University of Memphis, she has a passion for storytelling and crafting compelling narratives. When she's not putting pen to paper, you can usually find her perfecting her downward dog, enjoying vegan cuisine, or treasure hunting at local thrift stores.
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