This is a must-try in the Boardman area. And then you'll keep coming back because the ambiance is great and the food is consistently excellent. Be sure to make reservations and request the outdoor (covered and temperature regulated) area early if you want to sit there (you won't regret it). read more

Service was a tad slow but you could tell that Chelsea was working HARD and it is appreciated. Drinks were good. The bread served before dinner was awful as was the oil for dipping. Bread was cold and some odd flavor to the oil. Things went up dramatically from there. The Honey Whipped Ricotta was delicious and the bread served as an accompaniment was very good. I got the 12oz Short Rib special. While it tasted very good I question the 12oz. Son enjoyed his Spaghetti Carbonara. My wife ordered the Chicken Milanese which again was amazing. Pounded very thin and fried perfectly. read more

Aqua Pazzo - Short Rib - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

This has been my favorite elevated spot in Youngstown since it opened. I no longer live here but eat here every time I visit home. I've held several birthday celebrations for family members and a few date nights here. I've sat at the bar, inside, outside, and in party rooms. I've had almost all the pastas and appetizers. I especially love a pasta Tuesday night whether it's $12 or 20% off. And don't get me started on the butter cake. Magical. I've always had great service. And last night I had even better. The team, including Corey, went above and beyond when there was a misunderstanding with the party size and check. He quickly solved the miscommunication & assured me everything was set. I always will recommend this spot. And I'll keep coming back! read more

Aqua Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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I just want to take a few moments to acknowledge the FOH staff and the customized experience they provide each time I visit. Steve, the GM always makes it a point to stop by and speak and proceeds to check on me throughout my visit. Gina, Angelique, Jordan, Anthony, Justin, and Mark take excellent care of me when I dine at the bars, and pour quite a nice cocktail! Amanda, Cory, David, Tyra, Taylor Devann and Sam always stop by and make me feel welcome, even when Im not sitting at a table in their section. Thomas the food runner and Connor the lead barback are both personable and efficient. McKenna, Avari, Mason, Ryan, Caleb and Arius all do great work and take pride in what they do. If I missed anyone, it wasn't intentional. Thank you all, for making me, my friends and my family feel welcome and valuable as customers! read more

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The place was packed on a Saturday night. Thankfully, we had a reservation. We were sat promptly. The waitress did take about 20 minutes to see us, but maybe someone forgot to tell her she was sat or maybe she was just super busy. I got a very basic pasta dish. It was very basic for Youngstown pasta- meaning I feel like I could get the same dish anywhere. But the dish itself was not that expensive. The meatballs were five dollars apiece and definitely not worth five dollars apiece but they were good. The waitress was very good at her job. But the best part was the dessert. The butter cake is legitimately the best dessert I've ever had in my entire life and I will go back just because of this. read more

We loved it! The food was really great. Service was nice and helpful. Restaurant inside is beautiful and there is a lot of seating. We were very impressed. read more

Aqua Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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My husband and I were looking for an upscale place to dine and came across this restaurant. We didn't have reservations but we were able to sit at the bar. The bar team was simply amazing! Made all the best recommendations and was very attentive. The food was cooked to protection, the drinks were also great! We can't wait to go back to try other items on the menu. I will include, it's a must you make reservation. They do have two bars but they get really packed. read more

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Got to have a Halloween date night on the patio at Aqua Pazzo, my first time out there! Loved sitting next to the Koi pond and the temperature was perfect with the heaters. The portions for our entree's were great and the appetizers were so delicious. The cocktail of the night was definitely the spiced chai espresso martini, unbelievably good! read more

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Great bartenders Josh and Anthony! I never thought we would get a seat in this busy place and ended up sitting at the inside bar with exceptional service. Great dinners and fantastic svs. Highly recommend this place this bar and these 2 tenders. Really enjoyable evening. Thank you, Josh for remembering my pizza to go ! read more

Ok, I just came back from a week around Boston. Ate my own weight in lobster and seafood. Still had a taste for it so I ordered the tuna appetizer and the lobster pasta entree from the seasonal menu. Off the charts flavor and texture for both. The tuna was sliced so thin it melted into my mouth. The lobster was buttery and sweet with the asparagus and tomatoes adding a great contrast and texture. But it was all topped by the butter cake. Who ever heard of a balsamic glaze on a sweet dessert? It makes the strawberries pop and the great contrast between the warm cake, the ice cream and the cake filling explodes with flavor. The only downside is they aren't open for breakfast and lunch, because I could eat it all day. Staff is all attentive and friendly. read more

Great place, great food, and great service. it is in a unique location and quite unassuming.

First timer! We sat at the bar due to them only accepting reservations, maybe because it was a Saturday? It's a pretty fun atmosphere and people are friendly, which I appreciate because I hate going somewhere where I'm uncomfortable or feel like I stick out! Got the fried calamari for an appetizer with high expectations coming from an Italian restaurant, and was not disappointed! Fried perfectly & the plate presentation was interesting, sadly didn't snap a picture beforehand. Decided to try Cacio E Pepe. It was very good & piping hot fresh, no complaints as I ate the whole dish! I've wanted to try this on several other occasions, but never did since I always fall for familiar foods but I'm glad I stepped out! Oh & the butter cake... all I heard was raving reviews, so I was tempted to try for myself. What a luxurious dessert! It's not a massive serving of something sweet that you wouldn't be able to finish. The ice cream paired with the buttery soft flaky cookie-esque cake is something I've never experienced. Definitely a hit! I get it. read more

Aqua Pazzo - Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, added chicken - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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Everything was beautiful !! The food was delicious and the service was great. I'll definitely be returning. read more

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Too loud..too expensive. Never get seating where we request even when making reservations a week in advance. Everything feels so automated no real warmth or hospitality. We had gift cards and gave the balance on them away because we will NEVER GO BACK read more

This place is amazing, our waiter was outstanding! we enjoyed the arribiatta pasta and the pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage. Great choices to pick from,. The calabrian citrus shrimp for an appetizer, this is tasty and lightly breadedOf course bread with dipping oil was soooo good. We also shared an arugula salad, which was plenty for both. We sat in the patio area and stunning...snow outside, koi pond and warm inside. Dont be fooled by the building entrance, once inside you feel the welcoming warmth from the staff And mouth watering aroma. I highly recommend this restaurant and will certainly return. read more

This place was all around incredible. We got seated right beside the fish pond and it was a crazy good view the whole time we were eating. We started with one of the appetizer boards and everything was great I don't remember the certain type of cheese but it tasted like ice cream and melted in your mouth. The bread was really good. I've never been a fan of bread and oil but I'm sure people love it. I got the caco e pepe with mushrooms on the side. I have to say those mushrooms were the best I ever had they had like a sweet and sour almost taste with an amazing texture. From the time we ordered our entrees it was a little over 15 minutes before they came out. We had appetizer entrees and desert in less than an hour. Our server mark was very attentive and he even brought over fish food for us to feed the fish towards the end of our meal. We had the brownie and the butter cake for dessert which both were insanely good. If you are considering eating at this place definitely give it a try!!! read more

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Everything from the atmosphere to dessert is amazing! Great Service, I'm not a huge "Sauce" person.... However, this was delicious! So many choices it was hard to decide! Cocktails are very good, the entire staff was pleasant and attentive. Would Highly recommend Aqua Pazzo! read more

We had a lovely experience the food was exquisite the ambiance delightful and the staff was attentive and sweet Thank you for a nice evening read more

Aqua Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

We had a reservation for our wedding anniversary and were seated in the bar area. Tables seated far after we sat had ordered, been served, and finished before we got our entrees. There was so much foot traffic and noise, we skipped dessert and just left. It was not the atmosphere we were hoping for a nice dinner for two. read more

My sister ordered 12 pieces of fish and rigatoni for a Christmas Eve party, the 12 pieces of fish were ok at best. The rigatoni was ok but the small pan that was supposed to be for 20 people, and the 4 meatballs mediocre, of course I would have made the same amount of rigatoni for four people, and I don't know how you cut up for meatballs for 20. I guess they have a much higher opinion of their food than I do and for over $300 I would tell you it would be extremely overpriced if it was in the finest restaurant in downtown Manhattan or Beverly Hills. Of course we're in Boardman, Ohio. read more

This was a wonderful dining experience. We got reservations for a Wednesday, and we needed it! When you call for reservations, make sure to ask about the "outdoor" area. That area is the coolest place to eat. If you can figure out a time to see the sun go down, do that! Our waitress was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was gorgeous. The arancini was a must from the appetizer menu. We all loved our meals. My husband and I split a pizza...soo good...and a rigatoni and meat special for the week. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This place is oh so lovely! Such a beautiful interior and lots of room to have a girls night, date night, etc.! I tried the Italian wedding soup, Sicilian greens, and the rum bundino for dessert and it was all delicious. Beware for your breath that the greens are quite garlicky. Would definitely recommend for your next dinner out! read more

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I went to ask on Tuesday night if I could pay for my son and daughter-in-law's anniversary dinner which was the following night. I also had a pick for them to put in their dessert from their wedding cake. I was assured they would do this for me and took my debit card info and the pick. The following night after I knew my son was home from there I asked to make sure they followed my directions. NOPE! They didn't do either. I called and left a message for AP to call me, but no call. I called Thursday and after being on hold for a long while, was told the manager would call me back. Well, it's Friday morning and again, no call. I am so disappointed in them. Worst part, this is my son and daughter-in-law's favorite place!! And now I have to go back to retrieve the pick from the cake. Thank for ruining my surprise AP. read more

Really good pasta! Service was super. Depending on where you are seated the ambience goes from fair to FABULOUS! I've experienced both and regardless... the pasta is still really good! read more

The food was great. The only thing i would say bad about this restaurant is they undercooked my steak. But we notified our server and they took care of it. The place looks very cool. read more

Camille our server was fantastic!! Ambiance was beautiful. Happy hour at table service until 630 was a definite plus!! Camille made recommendations and suggestions on the summer menu. The octopus carpaccio was absolutely tender and fantastic! Pasta was cooked all dente to perfection. My only complaint was the noise level outside. It was loud that I felt like I was yelling across the table and had a headache when in walked out. read more

I tried to order a gift card through Card Foundry that appears to be an outsourced company to purchase gift cards. I incorrectly provided the wrong email and requested a refund the same day that it was purchased. The refund was requested on 11/23/25 and I have not received a refund to date ( 12/3/25). I have now had to request a dispute with my credit card company. The experience of dealing with the outsourced company is very poor and a reflection of poor service by Aqua Pazzo. The restaraunt itself is wonderful but this experience of attempting to purchase a gift card has been a disaster. read more

The food is excellent, and so is the atmosphere. I loved the staff. I love the special effect of lighting the fountain, the place was just perfect for a day night. read more

We were not disappointed during our first visit. We sat at the bar, which is first come first serve. But there is also a beautiful outside enclosed patio bar that is also first come first serve. The wait staff was attentive and gave great suggestions and service. The decor inside is intimate and a great date night venture. The outside patio was beautiful and busy! The food was great! Appetizers to dessert. Try the seasonal specials when you visit! read more

Aqua Pazzo - Sauvignon Blanc - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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Didn't go because of their reservation policy. We booked 8 people and had six coming into town, three from Texas and three from Philly. If for any reason we had to cancel inside of 24 hours it is $25 charge per person on the card on file holding reservation. Told them give us until that morning to see if all arrived, flat out no..... Sorry, that place is not that good, so we booked at The Blue Wolf Tavern, FANTASTIC food at three quarters of the price!! Will never go there with owners with such an attitude. read more

Enjoyed dinner there recently. Food, service, atmosphere were excellent. Steve did a great job accommodating us. Will return.

As I primarily reside west of Pittsburgh, on occasion instead of going into the City, I'll choose to cross the border into Ohio for a change in scenery. As such for not being a Boardman local, I doubt if I would have heard of this place if it wasn't for another Yelp Elite I follow posting about it. Despite not being on the beaten path AND in a very non-descript building, this Italian restaurant is VERY popular. I'd say reservations are a MUST and need to be booked by phone if have a preference of where to sit as there are three sections with different ambiances. The two indoor seating sections have the same warm low lighting but one has a bar and the other the open kitchen. Our reservation time was for when the sun was still out and so we requested a table out on the enclosed open-air patio section. It was bright and somewhat like being in a botanical garden including a koi fish pond. Our attentive and friendly waiter bought to the table complementary bread and oil to start. I very much enjoyed their pomodoro sauce and the thinness of their ravioli pasta stuffed full of spinach and cheese mix. The mushroom pizza, meatballs, and butter cake ordered by others were liked too. Note: as mentioned on their menu all their pasta is cooked al dente which is just the right texture for me but was less liked by the others. We purchased a bottle of their homemade marina sauce to-go right from the table. We all very much enjoyed celebrating the special occasion of Mother's Day with a meal here. read more

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Aqua Pazzo is so aggressively Italian that if you don't speak the language, just smile, nod, and hope for the best. When we asked the waiter for recommendations, they took a deep breath and proceeded to list every single item on the menu like they were delivering a Shakespearean monologue. But they didn't stop there. After listing the entire menu, they started suggesting entire meals as appetizers. A full plate of pasta before the actual meal? Completely reasonable. A seafood risotto to "warm up" for the main course? Why not? By the time they finished, I was worried we might need a pre-dessert dessert. The food? It was good. The pasta? Handmade, obviously. The sauce? Like someone's nonna had been stirring it since the Renaissance. The seafood? Let's just say the salmon had traveled less in its lifetime than I did to get to this restaurant. The tiramisu? It existed. The price? Expensive, but fair for what we got. This place is basically Willy Wonka's factory but instead of candy, it's Italian food, and instead of Oompa Loompas, you get a waiter who is personally offended if you don't order at least five courses. read more

Really enjoyed the ambiance and menu items. The indoor patio is beautiful and even includes a koi pond! The staff was incredibly helpful and nice. read more

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Best ambience ever! Food was unique and traditional but very tasty. Service was great and everyone was driven to ensure we had a good time. Great restaurant for special occasion. read more

Phenomenal food, service, atmosphere, etc. It was never too loud and our food/drinks came at a reasonable rate read more

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No question the ambience is great and the service is very good. That said, the food was average at best and not worth the drive (from Pittsburgh) or the cost. Heard a lot about this place, but bottom line: it's over-rated. Sorry. read more

Over priced. Ambiance on patio great. Service was excellent. Food small portions Had a great server

Always excellent service and food with great ambiance. Bolognese and butter cake are must-trys.

Aqua Pazzo is Italian for "crazy water" and is likely a play on the phrase "aqua pazza" which is the name for an Italian dish of poached white fish. Specifically, aqua pazza is the light herb broth used to poach the fish. I recently enjoyed my first visit here on New Year's Eve. We made reservations for four early in the evening (around 6pm). I was delighted to see that in addition to their traditional menu they also were offering a special menu that included an a la carte version of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, which is an Italian Christmas Eve tradition. Though I did not partake in these, one of the other guests in my party did and I was able to taste some of their delicious Branzino, or European Sea Bass. Aqua Pazzo offered an exciting assortment of drinks including copper-cupped mules and some light Proseccos. Personally, I enjoyed the subtle flavors of the Limone Sparkler. For Starters, we enjoyed the Sicilian Greens and the Crispy Risotto Balls. Both dishes were either the best or at least rivaled the best I've had of either. I would absolutely recommend them. At dinner, my date and I split the meat and cheese board as well as the Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, while the other in our party enjoyed the Pappardelle Bolognese. I tried everyone's dish and somehow they were all excellent. We finished our visit with the Spiced Carrot Cake Trifle that we split four ways. I thought we were all too full for it, but somehow we polished the dessert as well. Our server was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. Every aspect of this outing deserved high marks. I will try to visit again in the summer as I hear they have a lovely outdoor eating space. Ciao! read more