So I've dined here maybe five times, when they first opened it was so so but each dining experience has gotten better! Great and accommodating staff, very professional and I will say that I'm so happy that they will make any pasta do you want within reason. For instance don't want spaghetti they have a link weenie. Don't care for One type and prefer Penny, they'll make it happen. Meatballs are delicious salads overall pretty good, decent wine selection I like this place:-) read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

If you like flavor and seasoning, then go elsewhere! As a matter of fact, run! No, really. I found this food to be bland and overpriced. My meal was not near as good as anything I could have even made at home. Definitely not real Italian! I feel like I wasted my money. The food put me in the mind of Fazoli's maybe but without the breadsticks. This place seems geared more toward older, Caucasian people. I could see how older people would like this place a lot cause it's quiet, low key, and the spicy wasn't even ground black pepper spicy. Great for my grandma. The portions were fine, nothing to brag about. They did give lots of sauce, maybe even too much. Our server was great though! One of the best I've had in a long time. The hostess was also friendly and polite. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Veal and Chicken menu - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Wow, this was a great experience the food was insanely delicious we could not get enough of the appetizers. The wait staff was terrific the atmosphere was inviting. We will definitely return to this restaurant. Make sure you call for an early reservation between 5:30-6:30 on weekends after that time the wait time tremendously increases.Enjoy. read more

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Could be more intimate inside, somewhat basic. The inside needs a refresher actually. I sat at the bar because I was alone there for work. Bartender was nice but very busy with other things. The food was a little bland, I had the pasta bolognese and had to add salt and red pepper flakes. Overall a good experience, just left feeling like they could do better. I'll go back when in town. read more

We were really looking forward to trying this restaurant and we were very disappointed. Food was basic not that great. Our waiter was also bartender. No we weren't sitting in the bar area we were in the dining room so that was the first thing. So our service was as good as you would expect. To top it off my husband asked for a grey goose vodka on the rocks. He got a grey goose with two ice cubes in it. The couple we were with also got hardly any ice in their cocktails and as a matter a fact our water had no ice! My husband asked for some more ice. The charged us $3.50 for a cub of ice!!!!!! Since when do you pay for ice cubes?!?!? I do not recommend this place at all! read more

Solid Italian-American food. Family owned and reasonably priced. The staff is friendly and the food comes out fast.

Wonderful hidden neighborhood gem...the absolute best fettuccine Alfredo I have ever eaten !

Great atmosphere. Great service. Great staff. Good food. A little pricey but it won't keep us from returning next time we are in town.

We visited Cuoco Pazzo on a Friday evening without a reservation. They seated us on the patio, within 10 minutes on a very busy night. The service was a little slow, but we didn't mind. We ordered drinks and an appetizer, both were brought in a reasonable amount of time. At that point, we ordered our food and just as we were finishing our appetizer, the food arrived. Everything looked and tasted amazing. I would definitely return and recommend dining here! read more

The outdoor patio was such a nice environment to enjoy a meal. The server was very througouh at answering any questions, very attentive, and recommended a good wine to pair with our meal. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - chicken marsala - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

So I was looking for an Italian restaurant cause I was craving Italian. So this place popped up and I was like let's go there. So we did and it was really good. I loved the sauce my chicken was in. And the pasta was incredible. The only thing I didn't like was the chicken. It was really tough and not that tender. But the waiter was very kind and the service was great. Got our food in under 10 minutes. They also all had masks cause of corona. Btw I've never wrote a review but yeah. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Pollo alla caprese (Chicken Caprese) - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Lovely atmosphere and was feeling good about the meal...looked delicious! I cut into my stuffed chicken and I was certainly enjoying it. Until I got to the middle. It was completely raw. I discreetly called the server over and showed him and he of course, offered me something else. I asked for lasagna. The lasagna came and it was good. But nothing was said about the raw chicken. Not from the chef or a manager. When we received a bill, I was actually quite shocked and asked for the manager. When she came, I explained to her that I had been served raw chicken. And I was offered nothing. No discount. Nothing. She took the bill, came back and only took off the lasagna and told me she was sorry. That was it. Such a shame because it seems to be a nice place. But I definitely will not be going back. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Raw Stuffed Chicken Breast - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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My husband and I came here on a Sunday night and had an amazing experience! John was our server and he was super attentive and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious!! We ordered the chicken parm and the vodka pasta with veal, both dishes were amazing. It is hard to find consistently great Italian in Charleston and Cuoco Pazzo is an absolute gem! We will be back soon :) read more

Lobster ravioli & bruschetta were phenomenal . We did take out and ready on time. Definitely going to try dining in down the road.

Food was awful! Pasta tasted like mush. Bread was hard and stale. Bolognese was sub-par. The only thing higher than 1 star would be the chicken parmigiana and I'd probably only give that 2.5. I'd find somewhere else. read more

Service was fine, orders were taken promptly, water was refilled, food was served quickly, staff was polite. At first, the restaurant seemed fancy, with pretty bows around the chairs, and nice table settings. Then they served the bread in a fast-food style burger basket! The table oil (for dipping bread) looked like it hadn't been change out in months. The herbs, meant to infuse the oil with flavor, were clearly not fresh because the oil had no flavor, no garlic, no basil, nothing. The bread seemed fresh however. I ordered chicken cacciatore. It was a very large portion of spaghetti, but I found the flavor of the sauce to be lacking. My husband got spaghetti and meatballs with flavorless sauce, and didn't get nearly enough pasta. My son had the kid's-size lasagna, which was below average at best. We did not try the wine selection, as I would've preferred a cocktail, but there were not any on the menu. The 5$ appetizer salad was fresh, but served only with tomato and onion and vinegar. Honestly, I think a frozen lasagna at home would've been a better choice. Overall, not impressed, no wow factor. Would not go back, will save my money and cook myself, very disappointing read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Chicken cacciatore, lasagna,+ spaghetti meatballs - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Great food. Not over the top expensive. Will be back. I had Chicken Marsala as well as Chicken Cacciatore... as well as other things. I go back every time I go to Charleston. read more

I just wanted to compliment the whole restaurant on its service during these understaffed times. I had a party of fifteen the other night and the staff and the waiters performed admirably. the food came out hot, the waiter was attentive and also has my apologies for the rudeness of some of my guests. this is my family's go to restaurant and I feel it is always great. looking forward to next time. read more

From the time we walked into the time we left just about everything in this place is perfect. The food is outstanding. The service is outstanding and the prices did not break the bank. I would recommend anybody that loves real Italian food to eat here. For the state of South Carolina this is an Italian gem! read more

Another excellent dinner. The dishes are unique, tasty, and perfectly seasoned. An outstanding dining experience whether for a couple, a family or a group of friends. Chef Davide Davono is the best. Wait staff and everyone was helpful and efficient. A 5 star rating. read more

Absolutely amazing experience. I had the Vongole o Cozze Al Vino Bianco to start which is Fresh mussels (or clams) sautéed with white wine, olive oil and garlic. To. Die. For. Then for my main I had the Vitello alla Vodka which is sautéed veal in a creamy vodka sauce served with a side of penne pasta and it was absolutely Devine. My friend had the spaghetti alla Carbonara and that was amazing as well. Kristina was the bartender as well as our server and she did an amazing job making sure our food came out in a timely matter and making sure we were okay. Please if you're ever wondering where to eat go here!!! read more

Really dissatisfied. I am here out of town found this place on Yelp and it looked good so I paid for an Uber to get there at 10pm as I write this review just to find out they are closed and never updated the Yelp hours. Waste of money and time. Two Ubers for this. Poorly ran & obviously don't care about this. read more

Wife was in the mood for Italian so we landed here. Very authentic. The wait was longer than originally told so my visit didn't start well. Once we sat, then the customer service was fine. Unfortunately, I didn't order a dish for myself, because they only had one dish with white sauce, and I didn't want that dish. I don't eat red sauce. So I watched my family eat. Food appeared fine. I took bites of theirs, and seemed fresh. Prices are high. I'm not returning. read more

Carbonara and fettuccine Alfredo was out of this WORLD. Service was great and attentive. Great atmosphere and welcoming environment. The ONLY thing I would change is the lighting, maybe dim it down a little. Water....on point(and endless). EXTRAORDINARY! 10/10 would eat here again. Even have a chair in the bathroom if you're feeling a little under the weather. My girlfriend got a cannoli for the road. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Fettuccine Alfredo and carbonara - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

In town for business and asked someone to recommend a good italian place. Boy, this did not disappoint. Started with their salad appetizer special, a trio of their popular salads. Caprese, Olive and Prosciutto salads. Delicious. My entree was fettuccine with prosciutto, onions and mushrooms in a light cream sauce, very rich but very tasty. And for dessert, chocolate Bavarian mousse cake. Yum, yum, yum. The name of this place means Crazy Cook, well he is crazy good!!! read more

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Only place in Charleston with Lobster Pasta!! Kinda strange how more restaurants don't have lobster in their pasta with Charleston being by the ocean and known for the seafood. Definitely had to give it a try && absolutely loved it! I can't wait to go back and get more. The serving size was a tad small. I don't think it would fill a grown man up. If they added a few more ravioli my rating would be 5 stars. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Lobster ravioli - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Best lasagna I've ever had! Service was fantastic! Love this place. They go above and beyond to make sure you are happy

Came in without a reservation on a Sunday; they seated us promptly and appetizers and entrees came within 30 minutes of being seated. Generous, delicious, hot in temp dishes and we really appreciated that all the staff wore masks during the Omicron variant crisis. Didn't have dessert but I'm sure it would be just as delicious as the pastas. Would absolutely come again next time we're in town and would recommend to others! read more

DELICIOUS as always. Best Italian food in Charleston. We always sit at the bar, service is awesome!

Good Italian food, good service, from the bread to the sauce to the seafood. Eaten there many times.

Great food, great service. Be sure to make a reservation because they are busy especially on weekends.

The food was good so was the service. Very well staffed. The menu wasn't to overloaded it had just enough to where you didn't feel overwhelmed with decisions. I will go back and try other things on the menu. The ambiance was bright and cheerful with white linens. read more

What an excellent meal. It reminds me of my moms Sunday sauce. I had the Frutti di Mare and the meal was so flavorful. I visit Charleston every 6 months and I will definitely be coming back. You can clearly tell that they take time and care to prepare a good meal. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Frutti Di Mare - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

We had the mussels and scallop special for our app and my husband had his usual veal with penne and vodka sauce. I have never liked vodka sauce until now. Amazing! Everything was spot on, as usual. I almost don't want to tell everyone how good this small, intimate italian restaurant is because I don't want it to get too busy! read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Lamb braciole with pine nuts special. Oh my. - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I would call this a hidden gem but alas the gem has been discovered. This reminds me of my travels to Italy and stopping by a small family neighborhood restaurant. A word of advice if you plan on eating here.. on weekends call ahead and reserve a table or you will be out of luck. We stopped by on a Friday at about 6 and found a half full restaurant with reserved placards on most of the other tables. We were able to grab the last table by the door and feasted on marvelous pasta as we watched the faithful stream in. Service was spot on. Not hovering but always ready with drink refills and a good knowledge of the wine list and menu. We settled on Penne alla Puttanesca and Pappardelle alla Bolognese. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was well seasoned. I will be back to enjoy the variety of appetizers and entrees on this large menu. Try to pace your self though.. portions are huge but the desserts sounded amazing. read more

Cuoco Pazzo - Penne alla Puttanesca - Italian Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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I was impressed by the reviews so I brought out of town family for dinner. The place was packed and the decor was cheerfully eccentric. We were early so got a cocktail at the bar served by a rather rushed and indifferent bartender. Our server was really friendly and accommodating. We all ordered different menu items. I had the pasta bolognese, we also ordered the grouper special, a veal dish, bruschetta appetizer, mixed olives, and a couple other things. The presentation was shockingly clumsy, no nuance or care given to the visual appeal of the plates. My pasta was extremely over cook and the bolognese was simply marinara with ground meat, way too much tomato sauce. The grouper at least had a brightness to the sauce flavoring. The mixed olive selection was boring, I pick up a better olives at Harris Teeter. None of us finished our dinners and we took nothing home. First and last time eating here. read more

Went here Friday night, arrived about 6:15, and upon entering sorta waited at entrance to be seated. What appeared to be a hostess stayed back near the bar before finally coming up to seat us. Then as the night went on, this continued with all other guests. It was then I understood that she was really waiting for the 2 servers to tell her where to seat customers. Ok. The restaurant is rather small, all the 2 top tables are in the middle pushed together into 4 tops. So we quickly pulled our table apart before the one next to us filled up. Sorry, we were there for us. The decor and feel inside was warm and cozy. The menu had lots of classic pasta choices, and many chicken or veal options. We ordered the grilled mushroom special, a house salad, then pappardelle bolognese & lasagne as entrees. Mushroom appetizer was grilled with cheese and then a red sauce over it, um...ok. The salads were very modest and the dressing even too light in flavor (a raspberry vinaigrette ), at $4.95 a piece they were very plain and overpriced. I had the bolognese, which was a big serving and arrived hot. It looked good, but it was as average tasting as it could be. Frankly I was disappointed. But the lasagne, it was much better, the sauce a little sweeter, filled with meat & cheeses. We tried the house made limoncello and again, it was ok. So overall, the food was just average at best. Our server Tony was average too. I had read many good Yelp reviews and decided to go here because of the good reviews. But we just didn't experience the same thing. Not sure why, was I expecting too much? Doubt we will go back. Next time I crave Italian I will stick to my Favorite place over at Seaside Farms. read more

The food is consistently well prepared and the staff is very attentive - what else are you looking for! Great local find!!!

This place was such a little hidden, Italian gem. A bit unassuming from the outside, but don't be deterred! Started out with a bruschetta trio and calamari which were great. Our party ordered the lobster ravioli, cheese ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, and veal picatta. I personally ordered the cheese ravioli, and thought it was delicious! Would highly recommend. read more

I'd take Carabba's over this place... especially for the price. The servings were ample and the service was nice but should have been must nicer. We made the mistake of getting an appetizer, entree, wine and dessert. I will admit that my italian mother-in-law's voice was on my shoulder telling me that I was wasting my money the whole time too. It starts with the size of this place... did not expect it to be the size of an average Chinese takeout joint. Nor did we expect to "luckily" get the only 4 person table available in a room full of reservations. This is not the look of a place that needs reservations, but I'm guessing the lack of "authentic" Italian in MP is the reason this place still gets business. One of the ACs was out the July night we went here. If there was a 2nd time, the humidity in there would be a deterrent enough. The appetizer cheese was seriously a slice of Sargento. The wine was just ok... nothing work 30 bucks a bottle. The "expensive" stuff I get at Trader Joes is much much better. My advice... before paying 50 bucks for a simple authentic Italian meal, go to Applebees or Outback and order pasta... read more