


When they say authenticity is the key at Philly’s, they mean it. Faithful diehards as well as new converts flock to Philly’s on a regular basis, for one main reason, ‘the food’. The restaurant may be all shiny and new, but the tradition born seven decades ago remains. Within months the small eatery was packed during lunch and dinner, and a reputation was established, that still exists today.Ģ7 years later, re-development of the older business park forced Philly’s to build a brand new location in the newly anchored Lowe’s Supermarket shopping center. By 1991 Philly’s threw open their doors at the corner of Dorchester and Ladson Roads, in the Oakbrook section of Summerville.
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Before the 80’s ended, Marcucci’s a full scale Italian restaurant emerged on Sam Rittenberg West of the Ashley.Īfter seven years of success Stephen decided to sell all three locations and solely focus on the family’s true passion, serving up the best damn cheese steak Charleston has ever tasted. With son Stephen now at the helm, Scampy’s would soon open another location near Marion Square downtown. Three decades later the couple including their three grown children relocated to Goose Creek, opening Scampy’s in 1983, thus introducing greater Charleston to Philly style pizza, subs, pasta, and the iconic cheese steak. In the 1950’s, the late Peter and Josephine (Josie) Castellucci began the family heritage back in their native Philadelphia. First and foremost, they take pride in serving up the most authentic Philadelphia style cheesesteak sandwich in the low country, alongside incredible Italian entrees, all in a family friendly environment with emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Long Standing Charleston Area Eatery Is All About Keeping It Realįor over 65 years, covering three generations the Castellucci family, owners and operators of Philly’s in Oakbrook of Summerville have prided themselves on three things when it comes to the food and drink industry.
