We live in Charleston and visited for our anniversary, and Cane Pazzo ranks among the very best restaurants we have experienced--rivaling any fine dining restaurant downtown, but with an even warmer, more intimate neighborhood feel. From the moment we arrived, the restaurant was buzzing with energy while still feeling organized and welcoming. The host greeted us with anniversary wishes, and we were seated promptly. Waiting at our table was a handwritten anniversary card signed by the staff, an incredibly thoughtful touch that set the tone for the evening. The service was exceptional--warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely engaging. Our server struck the perfect balance of professionalism and personality, making the meal feel both special and relaxed. The food was outstanding. We enjoyed the bread service and special pasta, both of which were extraordinary. The meatballs were brought out as a complimentary surprise, and the charred cabbage and pasta special were among the most memorable dishes we've had in a long time. What impressed us most was how distinctive and flavor-forward every dish was. Nothing felt ordinary. The flavors were bold, balanced, and memorable, and the quality of ingredients and execution were evident throughout the meal. To finish the evening, the staff surprised us with a salted gelato and Nutella dessert for our anniversary. It was the perfect ending to an already exceptional meal and another example of the thoughtful hospitality that made the entire experience so memorable. read more

Wow I'm blown away! Came here to celebrate my friend's birthday and they really pulled out all the stops. Handwritten birthday card waiting for him at the table, little dessert with a candle... it truly was a special night! We started with an array of appetizers. Ham and cheese, tomato salad, arancini, mozzarella sticks, meatballs, and of course the daily bread. Everything was so tasty!!! Daily bread and tomato salad were my faves. We also split a few of the pastas, the lumache, zucchini linguine, and the cavatelli, plus the chicken parm, a special they offer on Mondays. For dessert, we tried the panna cotta, hazelnut gelato, and blood orange sorbet. All were delicious. My cocktail was the certain shade of green and it was soooo yummy read more

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The food lives up to the hype. We had to sit outside under the canopy because all the inside tables were booked. Best cheese stick and sauce combo we've had in the Chuck. And yes, we're those people that always order cheese sticks if they're on the menu. The daily bread, meatballs, Caesar, Verde, and Bolognese were all flavorful and presented well. While Jack, other servers, and the GM were friendly, we had our exact meal delivered 3 times and other random dishes 4 times. Unsure what was going on with the ordering system, window, and the expo. The additional deliveries were awkward, disruptive, and were also happening all around us (at other tables). read more

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We've been meaning to check out Cane Pazzo for months! It's tucked in the corner of the Piggly Wiggly shopping plaza so parking is a'plenty. I love that finer dining areas exist beyond the downtown peninsula. With that being said, the staff did their best to provide excellent service and made sure our water cups were full and checked in on us. It's a good spot to celebrate engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, milestones..The ambiance feels like a study room library with Italian regalia. I enjoyed my aperol spritz and tried sips of my fiancés island drink, more frothy based. For the appetizer we tried the daily bread. The butter and herb center tied the appetizer together but the bread could be left in the oven to bake a little longer, felt raw and chewy. Our main dish my fiancé got the special of the day - a giant pork chop with dots of homemade gnocchi. Our side dish to share was the charred cabbage with fondue in between the leaves. For my main dish, I tried the linguini with local clams to which had about 6 in there. All their pasta is made in-house and our server was able to explain each one. I would say the one area that needs improvement is to scale back on the salt..our dishes were incredibly salty. It's hard because the pasta was cooked perfectly, but something in the sauce made it difficult to fully enjoy..felt like my mouth was pickling and kept downing cups of water to help with the saltiness. Overall give Cane Pazzo a try for yourself! They have a unique menu that's waiting for you to give it a chance and a crew that's eager to please. read more

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This is a hidden gem in Hanahan. Our friends had been here several times and we finally were able to come check it out. We've had some disappointing Italian food before so we were looking forward to this recommendation. The ambience was lively and it was a very busy night for a weekday. We sat near the kitchen, so we got to see the executive chef in his team work the service. I loved that the menu was smaller and had many unique options. We started off with some cocktails and wine. My husband particularly enjoyed the Aperol-spritz with passionfruit. Our server was very helpful and accommodating my husband's celiac allergy. We were able to still get a handful of things to try. But first, the daily bread was out of this world. Every bite was delicious! We got a bunch of things to share. We could really taste the quality and love they put in these dishes. Everything was very flavorful and cooked well. The royal shrimp in the gramigna nero was the most tender I have ever had. It was truly a beautiful dish. The blue crab risotto was cooked really well, we did wish we could have a little more crab, but they went out of their way to pan sear the artichokes for my husband to be able to eat it since he couldn't eat it fried. Don't sleep on the side dishes now, because the bok choy was nicely charred, and the fried potatoes were also great. We felt the amount we paid for definitely aligned with the quality of food and service we received. We can't wait to come back! read more

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Contrary to other reviews, this place was packed and not noisy at all. Noise level was comparable to any other popular restaurant in Charleston. The ambiance was fabulous and the food was delicious. I will absolutely return. read more

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Okay... this is our second time coming here and it is still fabulous. Admittedly our first visit was better than the second visit but still the best modern Italian restaurant around. The bread changes often and we liked the Parmesan butter one the best. Limited menu but still good selection of choices. Wait staff are professional and know their menu. The restaurant is small with a couple of bars. Make sure to make reservations ahead of time. read more

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We had a fantastic meal at Cane Pazzo and truly loved everything we ordered. We started with the meatballs and Italian salad both were excellent and set the tone right away. For mains, we tried the Duck Spring Onion Risotto (a special) and the casoncelli with duck, and honestly, every dish was a hit. Thoughtful flavors, beautifully prepared, and deeply satisfying. Also a major plus is working with local farms for the most fresh ingredients! Service was great throughout the meal attentive, friendly, and paced well. The only minor downsides were related to seating. We sat at a high-top table where wine was served in a stylish water glass rather than a traditional wine glass, which felt a bit off for the experience. Also, the view from our table wasn't ideal one of us had a direct line of sight to the parking lot and the Piggly Wiggly sign, which definitely broke the ambiance a bit. That said, the food and service were strong enough that we'd absolutely come back next time opting for the chef's table or dining room instead. Overall, a great meal and a place we'd happily revisit! read more

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We had a wonderful evening at Cane Pazzo celebrating a friends birthday. I have been wanting to come here for a few months and was very excited to finally be able to see what all the hype was about! I was surprised to find the location tucked away in a shopping plaza next to Piggly Wiggly, but at least there was plenty of parking! Our appetizers were excellent, and all of our entrees were delicious. They also had a wonderful wine selection, and our server, Gracie, guided us perfectly between appetizer choices, helped us pick a bottle of wine, and gave us detailed descriptions of each of the entrees. We felt so well taken care of. The food was absolutely delicious and worth the drive to Hanahan! That said, we did have one downside: although we ordered a full spread including wine, appetizers, entrees, cocktails, and dessert, we started to feel a bit rushed. The manager, or who we assume was the manager, approached us twice while we were eating asking if we needed anything else, and eventually told us she needed us to leave to make sure the table was available for others, even though we were still enjoying our cocktails and dessert. It felt a bit surprising, especially since we were still happily lingering, enjoying a birthday celebration, and it had been less than two hours. We ended up leaving our unfinished dessert and cocktails on the table. Despite that, we would still recommend Cane Pazzo for the food and Gracie's excellent service--just know that they may not necessarily want you to enjoy your entire meal, and might ask you to leave before you're finished. read more

Just wanted to come back and say that once again I was served my wine in a juice glass tonight 6/17/26. It's just wrong. On a better note , I had the market fish ( trigger fish) and it was cooked perfectly and delicious. Thr food has always been exceptional, thoughtful, and special every time I come back read more

Out of this world from start to finish. Everything was welcoming, intimate yet inviting, absolutely mouth-watering & satisfying, craveable! One of our best dining experiences in Charleston to date. THE #1 bread anywhere! Don't let the Hanahan location deter your visit as it had ours in the past. It's very close to Daniel Island & bonus! Parking is easy! Such a humble, quaint visit but absolutely, hands down spectacular in service, ambiance, food quality, and flavor! Try the appetizer~ House ham + cheese (fried saltines, their own thinly sliced smoked ham, pimento cheese bianco) Daily Bread is a wood fired sour dough with Calabrian honey butter, Parmesan, chive. Lumache was sausage ragu in a light but perfectly balanced sauce. Pasta perfection. The fresh peas popped in our mouth. read more

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Only appetizers and a beer but excellent service at the bar. Any those meatballs were divine. Some of the best I have ever had. I'm going back and hopefully soon. read more

Cane Pazzo - Pilsner - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

Service, ambiance, and food all lived up to the hype. What a gem in Hanahan! The restaurant is large but cozy and you can see into the kitchen. My water glass was never empty haha and service was friendly and thorough! They were very busy for a Thursday night but we still felt taken care of. We got the meatballs, bread service, mozzarella sticks, three pastas, steak, tiramisu, and gelato. Everything was delicious but if I had to choose a few from that order, I would get the meatballs, bread, filled pasta, steak, baked pasta, and gelato. The meatballs are a family recipe and have awesome flavor - sometimes I can be underwhelmed by meatball seasonings. The filled pasta was DELICIOUS and maybe the best part of the meal - autumn flavors with a tart but salty sauce - the perfect fall dish. And the banana gelato (and bday gelato for my bday!) was surprisingly good and creamy with salty cookie and dark chocolate/dulce de leche toppings. This is going to get a place in our regular rotation! read more

Cane Pazzo - Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

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If you have not tried Cane Pazzo yet you need to go ASAP! When I tell you the food was incredible it is not an exaggeration. All the pasta is fresh! The fried mozz was the best I have ever had- unlike any other i have tried. The meatballs 10/10 absolutely delicious. The daily bread is a must. The kids meal was even delicious my son got the kids pasta with chicken and omg that chicken.... No words. I could go on and on how amazing the food was but really you just need to go try it for yourself. The service was incredible... everyone was so friendly!! Also, a beautiful restaurant. The ambiance was great. I loved the open kitchen. If you're looking for a new place to try this is it! This is in my top lists of restaurants around. New favorite spot! read more

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Cane Pazzo is the definition of a neighborhood gem--warm, lively, and full of kind, genuine service. The food blew me away from start to finish. The daily bread is easily one of the best things I've had in Charleston. I tried the crispy clam strips , gramigna, bucatini nero, and the agnolotti--which stole the show and might be my new favorite pasta anywhere. Everything feels thoughtful and well-crafted while being affordable. Between the glow of the oven, the buzz of the room, and a menu that celebrates both comfort and creativity, Cane Pazzo is a place I'll keep coming back to. read more

Cane Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

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Actually really like this place, the focaccia bread appetizer was great! Ambience was cozy and nice

I am SO, SO excited for this addition to Hanahan. I wanted to come twice before I wrote a review to make sure it wasn't a fluke and I am so happy to report it wasn't! I've dined twice - once on a date night and once for a family birthday celebration - and both times Cane Pazzo was phenomenal. We've ordered quite a few items from the menu but the can't-miss dishes are definitely anything on the specials board, the fried mozzarella, the meatballs, the agnolotti, the risotto (I had a nice tomato, n'duja, stracciatella version), tiramisu, and the entire cocktail/mocktail list. If the long beans are still on the menu, grab those also. We also really, really enjoyed the potatoes if you have room for a side! The pastas are all made in house and I love that even a "simple" dish feels elevated. I can't wait to come with my friends and order family style so I can try even more! I love the ambience and the staff. I love the food and the drinks. What a wonderful addition to the area! Do yourself a favor and stop in! read more

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So excited to try out a local Italian spot that opened right outside of Charleston. Beautiful establishment located in a strip mall (do NOT let that prevent you from visiting). The interior was stunning and the view of the kitchen is a beautiful touch. There were so many mouth watering choices on the menu. The wood fired sourdough with white pimento was one of our favorites. Will be a must order any time we visit. Also had wood fired peppers, pasta, and added on the long beans at the last minute per the recommendation of our server. Everything was wonderful! Waitress and hostesses were very sweet. A bit loud- but again- worth it! read more

Cane Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

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Is there a sixth star option? This place was amazing. I know it's been getting a lot of hype lately, but worthy of every praise.. Tucked in the back of strip mall, this is a not so hidden gem. Features a patio (with events), beautiful bar, open kitchen, and classy yet easy going ambiance. Our server Rachel was amazing. Her recommendations of literally half the menu was on point as well ordered half the menu and were impressed by each selection (see photos). Make your way to north charleston, the drive is worth it read more

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We choose to celebrate a family birthday here and could not have been more pleased. The host and server took the time to make birthday wishes, along with a hand written card on the table. The service was on point and the food was phenomenal. The pasta is made fresh and the ingredients local. The energy of the kitchen adds to the ambiance and experience. Only toward the very end of our time did the noise become an issue with the music becoming overwhelming. Otherwise, it was never too much to have a conversation. There is an outside dining area that has bench like seating and three small two top tables on the sidewalk that had the old school outdoor folding chairs (love it!). Don't let the location next to the Piggly Wiggly fool you, this is an upscale and memorable experience. read more

One of the greatest Italian restaurants I've ever been too. The meatballs and daily is a must as an appetizer. Then make sure you get the chicken parm. The music, decor, everything is amazing! read more

Cane Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

Service was great, always refilling our waters and keeping them cold! Love the "Rat Pack" music inside, though it is a little loud inside, which is good for kids. Food was delicious, we came in mid-April so soft shell crab season was in full swing. Had the non-alcoholic lychee/ginger Yellow Ledbetter drink which was very refreshing. My only complaint is that the Lumache beef bolognese was a little light on the meat, though the sauce was very rich. Highly recommend requesting to add one of their delicious meatballs to increase the protein in the dish. My son had the soft shell crab pasta nightly special, he said the lemon pasta was a little too sour for his taste but I sampled some and I thought it was fine. My daughter said the marinara sauce of the kids pasta was a little spicy but she is somewhat overly sensitive. Will definitely come again! read more

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Very delicious food! Expensive and happy hour had strange restrictions. I love the location and may return for dinner, but I would love to see a more rotating menu! read more

Cane Pazzo - Grilled peaches - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

Our experience at Cane Pazzo was nothing short of amazing. From the greeting upon entrance until we walked out of the door, the service was extremely warm and welcoming. They have a great menu and the items they serve are done extremely well. We loved every single dish that we ordered. I'd also recommend sitting at the chef's table if it's available. It really felt like being inside of a truly authentic Italian restaurant, from the ambience and design to the carefully chosen music that was played. It sucks that I didn't take any pictures of the food because there was so much detail in the presentation. This was a great birthday dinner for my wife and they even got the entire staff to sign a birthday card for her. The attention to detail emphasis on doing the little things exceptionally well will make me a regular here! read more

You have to give Cane Pazzo a try! Amazing Italian spot in Hanahan! The staff was great and Friendly and it was very cute inside. They have outdoor and indoors seating the patio is a great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy some good food. You have to try Crispy Mozzarella! They are like crispy pillows! They are so good and taste so fresh! 11/10 We also shared some roasted carrots and in need this recipe! The whipped ricotta is just so good! 11/10 I had the mezzalune was the pasta I had and it was delicious! The flavoring is good. Just wish there was more of it! 9/10 I had the Built for Comfort 9/10 and the Lemoncello 8/10 for my drinks and for dessert the banana gelato. I only wish the banana flavoring was stronger 8/10 read more

Cane Pazzo truly lives up the idea of a hidden gem. Located in a strip mall off Yeaman's Hall Rd in Hanahan it's a startling transformation as you leave the parking lot of a Piggly Wiggly and step into a date night worthy classy Italian restaurant. The name means "Mad Dog", a nickname of the chef and owner. The interior is inviting with old photos of family lining the walls. We started with cocktails, my wife having the "against the wind", a tequila drink with Campari, grapefruit, blood orange, and lime. It was rich and fruity. I ordered the "a horse with no name" which was a bourbon drink with lemon, and langhe rosso. I was pleasantly surprised that a drink that has bourbon and red wine would pair so well. For our first appetizer we ordered the very popular daily bread which was wood-fired sourdough, ricotta, Little Wing honey, and benne seed. The bread arrived perfectly charred with sweet and spicy notes from the hot honey and rich ricotta dolloped on top. Ordering this is a must! Up next, the meatballs made with beef + pork, spicy tomato, polenta, and parmesan. The spice profile was excellent, but the true star of the dish was the rich, velvety polenta which you should dip each bite into. On Mondays they have what they call "Mad Dog Monday" where they offer an additional menu, so you have more choices. My wife ordered the chicken parmesan off the Mad Dog menu, which was a crispy chicken thigh, linguine, spicy tomato sauce, basil, and parmesan. The thigh meat meant the chicken was very juicy and the linguine was a perfect al dente. I ordered off the Mad Dog menu as well getting the lumache alla vodka with tomato, cream, whipped ricotta, and crispy prosciutto. The sauce was creamy and full of flavor and the pasta al dente all the way! Service here is on par with the fanciest downtown restaurants, attentive, polite and they even boxed up our leftover for us. A class act all the way! Cane Pazzo provides a much-needed upper-level dining experience in an area that was lacking in upscale dining. Definitely check them out and I would recommend going on a Monday! read more

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5 Stars -- Cane Pazzo Cane Pazzo is the real deal. The food is incredible, the service is on point, and the whole vibe just feels like authentic Italian comfort done right. Every dish tastes like someone actually cares, and the ambience makes you want to stay way longer than you planned. Hanahan is seriously lucky to have a restaurant of this quality. An absolute must. read more

Cane Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

Everything was great about this place! It's located in an out of the way old shopping mall in a modest part of Hanahan - but the parking lot is full every night with cars from all over CHS, and I'd say it's challenging some of the Charleston big dogs. The decor is warm and classic, it's got an excellent wine list - and really great service. The menu, of course, is all Italian. But like Italian restaurants in Italy, there's no such thing as a standard dish, since each chef makes the standards in his own way. Our group of four had two pastas, a risotto and their Monday night special, classic "Italian American Chicken Parm." We also had a couple of antipasti (pork belly and crispy mozzarella) - the pork belly was particularly amazing, with the silkiest fat and most melting meat ever and a wonderful muscadine agrodolce setting it off. We ubered from downtown CHS, a little expensive but probably worth it if you're not familiar with Hanahan. The other members of our party are local residents and said they've seen neighbors there regularly, so it has a wide customer base and reservations are a must. Enjoy! read more

Who would have thought this unassuming little corner plaza in Hanahan would house multiple delicious restaurants? I have to start off with a shout out to our amazing server, Anne H. She treated us like family, to the point where I was wracking my brain to figure out if I had met her before or somehow knew her. If she had grabbed an extra chair to sit with us, it would have felt totally normal. If you get Anne as your server, count your blessings. You're off to a great start. As for food... This group of friends and I choose a restaurant for quarterly family dinner. We typically order the entire menu. CP's menu was a little too long for that to happen, but we did order most of it. Appetizers: 1. Two orders of meatballs (currently $13 each), honestly one of the best meatballs I have ever had the luck to eat. I could have just eaten that meatball and left happy. 2. The daily bread ($8) was crispy on the bottom and fluffy on top and melting deliciousness in my mouth. Anne described it as a Neapolitan pizza style crust and she was spot-on. 3. Two orders of Shuler Farms peach special ($14) - we ordered one and ate it so quickly that we asked for a second order. Even better than the meatballs, if I dare say. This is the dish that peaches were made for. 4. Two orders of fig & prosciutto special ($14) - I don't normally like gorgonzola anything, but this was delicious. 5. Crispy mozz ($10) I didn't actually try this but everyone else at the table loved it, especially with the leftover sauce from the meatballs. 6. Long beans ($8) - I would eat this every day for the rest of my life. The fontina fondue? Genius. Loved it. It was also really fun to pull the beans out like spaghetti. 7. Charred eggplant ($8) this was an afterthought and we ordered it with our entrees, but also deserves recognition. YUM. Entrees: We ordered all of the pastas. Six of us, six pastas, good math. 1. Linguine ($25) was my favorite. Lightly seasoned, the most summer-y dish in my opinion. 2. Agnolotti ($25) second favorite. The creamed corn made the dish for me. 3. Lumache ($24) the perfect bite and the perfect ragu. 4. Bucatini ($22) closest to standard spaghetti and sauce for our pickiest eater but we all went back for another bite. 5. Triangoli ($23) triangle raviolis, almost everyone's favorite but mine - it was a little al dente for me, but the filling was divine. 6. Risotto ($29) I don't love crab so it was my least favorite by no fault of its own. My friends also each ordered an affogato (I had a bite and wish I could have had room for more) and two got tiramisu to bring home for breakfast, which looked very good. Next time I want to try the proteins and the potato and I will definitely save room for dessert. read more

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Big time service! Fire roasted Cabbage and Sourdough steal the show! What an atmosphere!

Flew in from Seattle for work in Charleston and after a long day I found this amazing place. When you walk in you are greeted with kindness and very quick service. I was seated at the bar and was given plenty of great options and opinions from the bartender (Ricky) he was very nice and the his opinions did not disappoint. The meatballs and lumache were some of the best dishes I have had. And to top it off the drinks and atmosphere were something to really set you in an amazing mood while you eat. read more

Cane Pazzo - Lumache - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

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Wow, what a ln amazing new addition to the Charleston food scene ! Everything was absolutely amazing and from decor to the food, service and more ! Our server at the bar was Ricky and he was not only kind but so knowledgeable and made amazing recommendations ! The Meatballs were our favorite but everything was a must try ! I will absolutely be visiting again. read more

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The food was delicious and came out in a timely manner. Enjoyed the non-alcoholic selections. The staff were very friendly and appreciated that they were able to make accommodations for dietary restrictions. The restaurant itself was very clean and a great fire oven. read more

Cane Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

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Cane Pazzo was a great choice for Friendsgiving this year! It is an an unassuming place by its location but there is a delightful patio outdoors and the inside is cozy and warm. The drink menu is diverse and I had an old fashion that was perfect. I ordered the mushroom risotto that was the best I have had. Everyone else loved their meals and our server wad attentive and passionate about his job. The tiramisu was incredible and I look forward to returning again soon to try more items on the menu. read more

The service was great and everyone that we talked to was attentive! It has an open kitchen style to it which I love and the chef's corner seating is a unique touch! We sat in the dining room area which I felt was spacious but walking in (where the high tops are located) felt a little congested. We ordered a little bit of everything. The daily bread, desserts and lumache were great. We weren't the biggest fan of the agnolotti (had a little too much rosemary for our preference) and I thought the market fish was good but very heavy on the ritz crackers. Overall not a bad experience! read more

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Wow! This place is amazing! The environment is awesome, the decor is beautiful and the food is amazing! Can't say enough about this place. 5 stars! read more

Cane Pazzo - Chicken Parmesan with the vodka sauce - Italian Near Me - Hanahan, South Carolina

I can not say enough amazing things about Cane Pazzo! We came later on a Saturday night. Packed house. Make sure to make a reservation way ahead thats for sure. The food, drinks, dessert, service, ambience.. fabulous! The waiter Nick, my man! Great service, very knowledgeable. The food, chefs kiss! Applause to all of the kitchen. Christmas decor, music & even a train that could easily be missed unless you're looking for it. Please keep the train year round! The Daily Bread is an absolute must to order everytime! You will not be disappointed. We loved it all honestly but I was a little sad with the roasted carrots. The dish tasted great, but i like vegetables and the 2 different sauces took over any carrot flavor. We learned that the Chef rotates the menu often to keep dishes & food items fresh & seasonal. Very happy to have such a restaurant like this close by and not all the way downtown. We will be back many times! read more

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Having popped up on Eater several times and giving them ample time to work out the kinks since opening, we booked a Friday night family dinner with the kids to check out Cane Pazzo! The interior is lovely- super warm and comfortable- we had a nice corner booth giving the kids wiggle room. Service was fine- our waiter seemed new, reading the entire menu to us and a little slow in circling back around - nothing horrific. The food was very tasty - well seasoned and delicious. The veggies were the highlight of the meal- carrots and broccoli - wood fired with great seasoning. The wine serving was odd- ours served in water beakers. The server quickly brought wine glasses to us explaining all still wine is served in beakers, sparkling in actual wine glasses. Overall, an awesome Hanahan option! read more

The service was amazing and the food was even better, I will definitely be coming back!! read more

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Cane Pazzo just opened up around the corner from us-- we are super excited to have some more food options in the neighborhood. The vibe is perfect--cute, cozy, nice enough for a special date night but also easygoing for bringing along kids or visting family. My boyfriend and I went early on a wednesday and were able to be seated even though there were already quite a few tables. It picked up towards 7pm, but still had a nice volume, even when fully packed. It has that warm Italian gathering spot feel and service was an absolute pleasure. Our server (I forget her name!) was thoughtful, checked on us regularly, and gave great recs. We sat at one of the hightops towards the front. We appreciated that there were considered non-alcoholic cocktails on the menu, and I ordered a tart grapefruit mocktail served in vintage glassware. For appetizers we ordered two of the sides-- the wood-oven cabbage with fontina fondue and crispy garlic, and the squash and zucchini sformati with cracker crumb and provolone. Both were knockouts, but we were partial to the cabbage, which had just a nice char. For the main we shared the market fish, which that day was a pan-seared tilefish with green garlic, lemon, white wine, caper and parsley. The sauce was almost a tartar consistency, and the preparation simple and effective. Fish was cooked perfectly, served piping hot, and went fast. We also split a pasta dish-- on our server's rec we ordered the trangoli, a triangle pasta with herb ricotta, sungold tomato, garlic, white wine, and pecorino. I LOVED this dish. The sungold tomatoes were so zesty and fresh, different than your typical tomato sauce and took me a second to appreciate. A note on the pasta: it is definitely hand made and served traditionally al dente so expect a toothier bite. Lastly we had to try the housemade tiramisu. I'm typically not a fan but this version was great--creamy and not cloyingly sweet. The trick is to really get messy with it and work the cocoa powder into each spoonful. Overall, we had a great experience. We will definitely be back to try some of the other menu options. Excited to try it during nicer weather too, they had some bistro chairs outside... read more

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