America is full of beloved restaurants that have been serving their communities for decades, and in some cases nearly as long as America has been a country. To take it even further, South Carolina has a rich history, both culturally and in terms of its culinary scene, so it's no surprise that there are plenty of historic establishments that have stood the test of time.
According to a list of the "oldest" restaurants around the country compiled by LoveFood, the "most historic restaurant" in all of South Carolina is Villa Tronco in Columbia, which has been around for nearly a century. Villa Tronco is located at 1213 Blanding Street.
Here's what LoveFood had to say about this iconic South Carolina institution:
"The history of Villa Tronco represents the story of many Italian Americans. The restaurant was started by the Tronco family, who were running a fruit stand in Columbia. 'Mama' Sadie Tronco was renowned for her spaghetti and meatballs and the local community created enough demand for them to turn the fruit market into an Italian restaurant. More than 80 years later, the restaurant still serves Mama's delicious recipes and is run by the same family."
See the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more historic restaurants around the country.