Tucked into a historic Main Street storefront where handcrafted gas lanterns glow against rustic brick walls, Trio has been a locally owned downtown fixture since the mid-1990s, run by two owners who have been friends since childhood and have cooked around Greenville for decades.
The wood-fired brick oven anchors the kitchen. Sauces are made fresh daily and turn up in inventive combinations like roast chicken with basil pesto, though the menu reaches well past pizza into blackened carbonara, sauteed crawfish and rotini, homemade lasagna, calzones, and starters such as wood-fired wings, mussels, and lobster bisque. Desserts lean on that same oven, from a chocolate-filled cake to house-made tiramisu, and the wine list runs to more than 25 pours by the glass alongside a full bar.
Gluten-free and vegetarian options are on hand, and large-tray catering covers parties and events. Regulars and visitors alike single out the thin, crisp crust, generous portions, and the warm, familiar service from a staff many reviewers mention by name.
One practical note before you go: Trio is not listed on an online reservation network, so tables are walk-in or arranged by phone, and its long-running popularity means prime dinner hours downtown can fill up fast.