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Pazzo! Italian Cafe
Pazzo! Italian Cafe

Pazzo! Italian Cafe Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.gr8food.net
  • Email: keith@gr8team.net
  • Phone: (239) 434-8494
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
  • Payment Options: Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Executive Chef: Jason Mattozzi
  • Dress Code: Smart Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar Dining, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 5 th Ave and U S 41
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Limited Parking on 5th Ave. South, directly behind the Restaurant and a four story parking structure one block away on the corner of 4th Ave. South and 8th Street
A word from Pazzo! Italian Cafe
Welcome to Pazzo! Cucina Italiana, Naples’ Best Italian Restaurant! Come to Pazzo! Cucina Italiana to enjoy great authentic Italian cuisine in a warm and inviting atmosphere, where everyone feels like family. At Pazzo!“It’s All About The Food!”TM, we make all of our own sauces, pastas,… desserts and everything in between from scratch to achieve that hard to resist authentic Italian taste! Nationally known ... Locally Loved!Continued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food
  • Diners' Choice WinnerItalian
Diner Reviews
  • "Pazzo has become our new favorite dining place in Naples! We have visited Pazzo three times in the past couple of weeks and each time the experience was exceptional. The wait and bar staff are very friendly- attentive and engaged. It is obvious that there is a commitment to hiring, training and retaining great staff. The menu offers a wide range of choices- from small plates to complex seafood dishes. Salads are crisp, fresh and interesting. We have recommended Pazzo to several friends and have encouraged them to book on Open Table and to give feedback."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "One of the most overrated italian restaurants in Naples . Probably ranked 4th or 5th among Italian restaurants on 5th Avenue behind L'Angolo, Alberto's, Tulia and maybe even cafe Luna."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Certainly not our favorite restaurant in the GR8 Food Group. Nothing out of the ordinary."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "This was our third trip to Pazzo - all fantastic. The menu is fantastic and each dish in our party of five was delicious. The filet mignon, rigatoni arribiata and all other dishes were amazing. The Vincenzo dessert is not to be missed. We enjoy dining outdoors right on 5th avenue. The service was excellent as well. Each year we travel to Naples we will be sure to visit Pazzo!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "we have a wonderful meal. Seven of us and everyone loved what they got. RECOMENDED!!!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Milo was the best server ever. Very knowledgable and enthusiastic. He was wonderful - thanks very much for making our special occasion even better!"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Everything was delicious and our waitress was the best! Thoroughly enjoyed it."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "We love to take our out of town guests to Pazzos to show them the great feel of Fifth Ave. The food is always good but the vibe in the restaurant makes it the place to be. Fun and good prices at the bar are also a good deal. Go before 6 and you can't beat the place."
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Great place.Always pleased.Will return again and again"
    Dined on 3/7/2014
  • "Great food but pricey. It will be even pricier if you order more than 1 bottle of wine. The wine list was a bit overpriced for this level of dining."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "A wonderful experience I will be back and I've been to Pazzo Before and have always had a top notch evening."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "We went here based on prior Open Table reviews. The food did not disappoint. But the highlight was our Server, Adrian. The Gelato Sampler was an excellent end to the meal."
    Dined on 3/5/2014
  • "Our waiter was very nice and our table was ready as soon as we arrived. Pazzo has always been one of my favorites. Our food was great as always. Our salads and appetizers arrived and were great. Dinner arrived for four of the five of us but the plates were still on the table from salads. No one knew what to do . The meal for the one guest was missed so we shared until her's arrived. The waiter was upset and did not even say I am sorry this has happened. Because all of my other visits have been fine I really feel this was just a bad night. I will try again and feel it will be the way it used to be."
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "Pazzo lists their restaurant as the best rated Italian restaurant in Naples. I have no problems with the food but aren't sure why Pazzo would be extra special. We had salads and fish entrees. The fish was fresh, cooked perfectly. It wasn't a traditional Italian recipe to compare with our experience at other restaurants. The sauce and tomato added to the salmon didn't seem to have the extra special taste that I hoped for in a fine restaurant. The waitress had helpful ideas and was pleasant and the wine list was decent. They had only a couples tables available on a Sunday night which we were told was their slowest day. We walked by on a Monday evening around 9:00pm and the place was packed."
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "We were celebrating a friends birthday with a group. We were not hurried, each of us had a great meal and the service was great. The little after dinner drink was very classy. Will go back again"
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "Have dined here many times and have always enjoyed it but this time the service was terrible..First off the A/C was way to cold. We had to ask for the bread to go with the olive oil, very nice bottle of red wine served warmer than even room temperature..Should be served slightly chilled. Salad plates were not picked up yet waiter walked by several times when he should have picked them up..Saw him leaning against wall doing nothing..Entrees were good as usual but 2 had the Grouper and it was a very small portion for the money..Waiter never came over and asked how everything was..Will go again but will not want this waiter again.."
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "Great food, great staff, great time. PAZZO!!!!! That's how babies are made."
    Dined on 3/3/2014
  • "We had a party of 4 each ordered a different entree...everyone was very happy with their meal!!!!"
    Dined on 3/2/2014
  • "My wife and I went to Pazzo! For our 6 month anniversary and couldn't have been happier with our decision. The wine list was very good and our server Nenad was fantastic. For the appetizer he suggested the Butternut Squash Ravioli and it was spectacular. I highly recommend it. Glad we took his suggestion instead of the calamari. I had the wild boar bolegnese which was excellent and very hearty. My wife had the linguine crabe and she loved it too. For dessert we the Vincenzo which is a chocolate cake with a light mousse which was also very good. All in all it was great and is highly recommended."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "My wife and I and two guests were happy with the meals but a waiter by the name of Justin was rude and condescending . Actually said to one of my guests, "i'm not a mind reader"when asked a question.Unfortunately we left very unhappy."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "We booked here in season & therefore it was very busy. A table was assigned to our group of 4. I requested a quieter table & they were able to accommodate us. We really appreciated their attention to our needs. The food was very good & presented nicely."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "Love the Del Prete dish - this is one of our favorite places."
    Dined on 3/1/2014
  • "Fun place in Naples with a lot of action. Good food!!!"
    Dined on 2/17/2014
  • "When reserving on open table, I requested "outdoor dining". Hostess stated that they did not have that noted but if we waited 15min. they could arrange it (which they did). We got drinks at the bar (standing room only, and bar area narrow). Our waiter was fantastic, we did not feel rushed, he had a good knowledge of the menu and was friendly without being overbearing. Now to the food. I had the grilled grouper (dry), husband had the torelloni with sausage and meatballs (funky taste, sorry can't place it). Atmosphere is nice (love being able to people watch) but outdoor chairs are a bit uncomfortable. In short, too many delicious place in Naples and on 5th Ave specifically."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "We all had tuna which was perfectly rare and served with homemade pasta and a roasted pepper tomato sauce...unusual for tuna but excellent. We were celebrating a birthday and our adorable young waiter sang happy birthday in Italian. Fantastico! The birthday dessert was yummy as were the chocolate martinis."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "The front desk/check in station continues to be the low spot to a very nice restaurant. As in the past the girls receiving patrons are not professional and unqualified . They are confused as to the early table seating rules thus not sure if we could be seated 15 minutes early. However, our waiter was extremely good going above and beyond his responsibility."
    Dined on 2/27/2014
  • "We always go to Pazzo when we are in Naples for the winter. The food and service have always been very good. Shane, our waiter, was very personable and attentive and offered suggestions on drinks and food. The bean appetizer and Caesar Salad were very good and the Grouper Piccata and Chicken Parmesan were excellent. The only negative was the hostess. We had a reservation for 6:00 but arrived at 5:30. The hostess said we couldn't be seated until 6:00 because their "quota" had been met for early bird dining (which we were not getting anyway). We told her this but she said nothing. Another hostess standing next to her said it was ok and took us to our table. Just tell us the early bird isn't available but you can still seat us."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "We were amazed at the treatment we received at PAZZO Restaurant for early dining meal deal. The service was stellar, the food was amazing and the ambiance fantastic. This is our favourite restaurant on 5th. We will definitely return and tell our friends."
    Dined on 2/26/2014
  • "Good food a little on the salty side. The Ruscola salad with beets was lovely. Veal Marsala and linguine nice portion size. Felt a little rushed through the meal even though we arrived 10 minutes earlier than our reservation. About half way thru salads meal was brought out, we requested that the waiter hold off a few minutes which he did. However, William our waiter was quite abrupt when we enquired about wines or suggestions on entrees. Saying "I already told you" when I enquired about a glass of red wine. We also noticed that he made the same remark to the guests at the table next to us when one woman asked which of the pastas he would recommend. He abruptly told her "I already told you all the pastas are good" excuse me?"
    Dined on 2/23/2014
  • "Food was wonderful. Our waiter was not. Maybe he was having a bad day. Did not describe the specials as other waiters around us did, did not answer our questions well, and worst of all-gave me someone else's take home box. I had purposely saved half of my salmon dinner for the next night's dinner at home. When I opened the box I saw a tablespoon of someone else's fettucine. As I mentioned earlier, other waiters around us were enthusiastic and friendly to their tables. We have eaten at Pazzo's before and never had this kind of experience, but it has left a bad taste in our mouths."
    Dined on 2/22/2014
  • "We went to dinner with our son and his wife on a Thursday night. Naples is hopping on Thursdays, and this was a holiday week for many, and our reservation was ready as soon as we arrived. Our waiter, Adrian, was great! He made menu suggestions, and even though we have been to Pazzos before, his suggestions were very helpful. Service was excellent. Dinner was delicious. It is a wonderful restaurant. The ambience is great for all ages, and the food is always fresh. We will be back there soon!"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "The open table app is awesome - so convenient and it reminds you of your upcoming reservations. Pazzo's early dining is one of the best - menu that is offered is very good - portion size is great and staff/waiters are very accommodating."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "My parents live in the Naples area and have been to Pazzo several times. They live it. It was my first time there. I recommend sitting in a booth along the wall. The service was great. The waiter was very knowledgeable. The food was very good but overpriced. We did have a great experience there."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "OURMEAL WAS GREAT, THE SERVICE WAS GREAT . THE ONLY THING WAS WHEN WE GOT THERE AND WENT TO THE RECPETION DESK. THE YOUNG GIRL WAS NOT WELCOMING OR FREINDLY. SHE SHOULD BE REPLACED."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Always consistent and delicious food! Service has always been excellent !"
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "We had reservations, and were seated right on time. The food was fabulous. Loved the ravioli appetizer, and the calamari was the best we've had in a long time. All were very happy with their meals. Can't wait to go again."
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Always a good choice especially if your going to the theater. You get good food, service and you can take advantage of their excellent wine and dine early specials. I highly recommend this restaurant, you won't be disappointed"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "We were disappointed in the quality of the food and the service. For that kind of an upscale restaurant you shouldn't have to wait around for the waiter to 'ask' if you need another soda. Then when it comes with a problem, he never brought another. One of the food dishes was not prepared as asked. I had to return it twice and its still was not done enough for me. The veal chop is so large that the outside was very good but toward the bone, not cooked enough. Probably would not go back"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "Been there many times before and have enjoyed our dining experience but the service this night was rushed and our waiter was awful. We asked for more drinks and silverware several times and never received them. One person was still eating the appetizer when the entrees came out. The bread & bread plates were removed before we had finished out appetizers or the bread we were eating.....we couldn't wait to leave!"
    Dined on 2/20/2014
  • "I have been to this restaurant several times before with excellent experiences. This time was sub-par. Except for the food, which was good, everything else was off kilter. I hope it was a one time occurrence and not a trend."
    Dined on 2/19/2014
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