For a globally inspired bite, you’ll want to snag a reservation at Tazza Kitchen in Trenholm Plaza. The restaurant draws influence from Baja California, Mexico, and the Amalfi Coast, making for a diverse menu of bright, wood-fired specialties. Those in the mood for tacos can dig into the likes of pork carnitas, pulled chicken, and harissa-glazed shrimp with all the fixings, while pizza lovers will delight in brick-oven pies, from classic Margheritas to those with more adventurous toppings such as spicy sausage and black pepper honey.

Get the best of both sweet + savory worlds with Tazza’s spicy sausage + black pepper honey pizza—born + raised in a wood-fired oven. If you can’t decide between gyros and pizza, order the Lamb Shawarma pizza from Arabesque (which starts with a heavenly, house-made pizza sauce). Or try something really out-of-the-box and go for 1801 Grille’s duck sausage pizza, paired with gorgonzola, arugula and pickled onions.

If you’re in the Forest Acres area, choose Tazza Kitchen in Trenholm Plaza for a surprising, wood-fired Saturday brunch. While this brunch spot offers classics like breakfast burritos and French toast (with a twist, of course), unexpected items grace the menu and consistently impress. As delectable as it is gorgeous, the huevos rancheros plate is consider-licking-the-plate delicious.

Not quite a local eatery, Tazza Kitchen was founded in Richmond, Virginia, and has since spread to the Raleigh area of North Carolina and Trenholm Plaza in Columbia. The small restaurant chain features wood-fired cooking and uses local ingredients as much as possible. The Columbia location features a bright and airy restaurant with outdoor seating overlooking the Publix shopping center.

Amid some heavy competition, Tazza Kitchen wins the hearts of Forest Acres residents thanks to their winning blend of comfort food and foodie-approved excellence. Whether it's the salads, tacos, pizzas or delicious entrees, the crew at Tazza always use quality, often-locally-sourced ingredients that bring a bit of panache to every dish. Honorable Mentions: Pasta Fresca, Tombo

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What it's known for: Wood-fired dishes built upon seasonal ingredients found close to home. Heritage Fields Farms in Irmo, Freshly Grown Farms in Columbia and Berry Hill Farm in Lexington are a few of the go-to local farms Tazza Kitchen supports. This is true farm-to-fork dining, and the freshness is evident with each bite.

Tazza Kitchen is a local favorite for brunch with an extensive menu, incredible seasonal cocktails, and the coolest vibe on the block. Pictured below you’ll find some of our go-to menu items like the crab cake benedict, huevos rancheros, and the burritos. Other favorites include their burger and French toast.

4840 Forest Drive, #20, Columbia, SC 29206tazzakitchen.com1-803-782-0760. This contemporary casual eatery features a variety of types of fare, from pizzas to salads to tacos. Although not a gluten-free establishment, the labeled dishes are “suitable for most gluten sensitivities,” the restaurant notes.

I absolutely love sitting on the patio when the weather suits, and they definitely fire up the heaters when the temps drop too low. The food and cocktail menu host a variety of options for all palates. My favorites are the cast iron goat cheese and simple salad, as well as the cheeseburger and tacos.

- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (138 reviews)- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)- Type of cuisine: Italian, American- Price: $$ - $$$- Address: 4840 Forest Dr Suite 20, Columbia, SC 29206-4810- Read more on Tripadvisor

Tazza Kitchen is a lively, casual restaurant serving seasonal, locally-sourced wood-fired pizzas, tasty tacos, fresh salads, craft cocktails, regional wine, and local brews.

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