Food was good, not great, the bread was horrible. We ordered chicken Parmesan and pasta puttanesca both ok

My family and I had an excellent meal this evening. We are of Italian decent and it is very difficult to find an authentic Italian restaurant that lives up to expectations. Let's start with the bread... Excellent ! Thought we would try some limoncello - did not disappoint. I had the seafood special , the scallops were delicious and perfectly cooked, the sweet peppers blended beautifully. The shrimp scampi was very tasty and the spaghetti and meatballs were fantastic. The sauce was sweet and so flavorful. Just like my mom's....thank you for the great experience. We are local in Mount Pleasant and will definately be back soon. Thank you for the surprise birthday canoli. Tracy Watson read more

The best Italian in Mt.Pleasant! Food is excellent, service is great and prices are reasonable. I had the veal, my wife the Chicken, bit were as good as if we're were back on Long Island! read more

Oh wow! I think it's safe to say that this is the best restaurant I have eaten at in South Carolina in the nine months that I've been here. Someone referred me to this place (word of mouth works!) and I'm so happy I tried it. I ordered the Veal alla Pancetta (yes, I combined two languages) after debating for about 20 minutes about which plate I should order because they all looked so fabulous. My first bite was into the penne pasta which was cooked to perfection and was so flavorful. I was nervous about ordering the veal because if overcooked it can become very tough, but this too was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of cheese and pancetta proportions. My mom ordered the salmon dish and noted that it was the best salmon she had ever had as well as one of the best meals she's had in a very long time. The atmosphere inside of the restaurant is very quaint and reminiscent of a true Italian restaurant. The staff is also very friendly and answered all of our questions about which menu items were the best, although now after eating there I'm guessing they're all the best. read more

Service was great & the white wine mussels were great. However everything else was subpar: the veal piccata tasted like we were sucking on a lemon & all the seafood after the mussels were severely over cooked to the point of being inedible. Side pasta was cold, & this was on a slow night. read more

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

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Hadn't been here in a while... Small cozy restaurant... Server was attentive and sounded italian. Menu selections were great. There were three of us. I had Veal marsala. Couple small thin pieces of veal and Pasta (spaghetti).. $18... it was all very flavorful, loved the home made spaghetti, but would have hoped for more veal, or at least include a vegetable,salad or soup. Friend had the Gnocchi... The actual gnocchi was very good. Sauce was just OK. Wife had the eggplant app, and regular salad. Now the eggplant app was huge, but my wife felt it had too much cheese over it. Salad was OK. So, overall, I would rate this A-OK. Food was fresh, and tasty. read more

Fresh and quick service. Had true Italian marina sauce and meatballs which were amazing. Highly recommend to anyone who wants Italian food.

Excellent Hidden Gem in the heart of Mt. Pleasant. When I first saw the restaurant tucked away beside a cleaning service in an old shopping center, I was skeptical. That was NOT the case....the food was amazing. I lived in Europe for a year and frequented Italy and the amazing food all the time. I wondered if a place like this existed close to home........look no further....the food is excellent....the service is typical Italian so don't go if you are in a hurry. Besides being consistently out of wines, but always offering others, the restaurant is fabulous. The food is traditional, the sauces rich and veal prepared perfectly!! I highly suggest giving it a try the next time you are craving Italian, be prepared for an excellent filling meal, topped off with rich desserts and served up in the typical Italian manner. read more

I run the Firestone down the street and had the opportunity to work on the head chefs vehicle a couple times. The last time he came to pick up his car he asked how many guys we had working and the next day he showed up with a huge platter of the most delicious food for our entire staff. Service like this is hard to find anymore and we will definitely be ordering from Cuoco Pazzo for our store meetings! read more

What a fantastic little gem. Wow. Amazing Italian food...almost unreal in the south! Family owned and operated from what I could see, quaint and welcoming. While the interior is small, the ambiance is very relaxing, quiet. Perfect date night place. The food and service were both just on point. Husband had the Frutte di Mare and I had the manicotti. Both were very very good. The sauce was thick, rich and robust with all the right flavor. I honestly couldn't believe how good everything was. My expectations for ethnic food in the south are very very low, so I was surprised and absolutely thrilled to find this place. We will definitely return with family and friends. Fantastico! read more

This is my second time and the food is even better the second time around. Excellent selection of wines!! read more

Cuoco Pazzo - The special is outstanding! - Italian Near Me - Mt Pleasant, South Carolina

We had dinner there on a Thursday night. Walked in to genuine Italian music and decor. Made us feel as if we were back in Italy. Started with the stuffed eggplant for an appetizer - 2 large pieces that we shared and it was outstanding. I had the veal piccata and my wife had the veal Marsala, both of which were done perfectly and not over-sauced so you could actually taste the veal. I would highly recommend this restuarant. read more

Best Italian food in Mount Pleasant. Wife loved her fettucine alfredo and I really enjoyed the veal.

This is a wonderful little Italian spot. The food is classic and yummy, and has that traditional appeal to it. I'm a big fan of their caprese salad and gnocchi--top it off with their bread basket, and I'm a happy camper. I've tried many of their other dishes and have never been disappointed. The restaurant can be a little quiet sometimes...I hope more people discover this little gem soon! read more

Fantastic service, ambiance (imagine one of the waitresses sang to everyone at the restaurant, and she had a great voice!) , and pretty good tasting food. My issue was the small portions, usually Italian restaurants, at least in America, you get enough for dinner and lunch the next day. We all left this restaurant still kinda hungry. The meat portion was particularly small for my veal dish. The flavor was good but nothing spectacular, not sure if we will be going back read more

Absolutely authentic Italian! Don't let the location fool you (older strip shopping center) because this is truly a Jewel. I had the veal Marsala which I have tried at many places and this was the best I have had in years. You will not be disappointed! read more

We had to find a place to chill in between a wedding and reception, and stumbled into Cuoco. Even though we were the first people to arrive that afternoon, we were warmly welcomed. The food is so authentic and wonderful. We had the bruschetta - amazing, the mussels - also amazing, and calamari. Our waiter was engaging and accommodating. What started as a pit stop ended up being a highlight of our visit. read more

Great authentic food - arrived in Charleston after a long day of travel - awesome dinner to end the day!! Veal Marsala best ever!!

Some of the best Italian food I have ever had. Angelica is a great waitress and recommended excellent wine. I have been here half a dozen times and it is consistently on point every time. read more

I was hosting 2 very good friends for dinner and we all decided on Italian. This was the WORST dining experience I have had in a very long time, if ever! We were seated at a bar table and waited a long time to be served an order of Gnocchi to share with our dwindling drinks. Over an hour later, our waiter asked if we wanted dessert. I politely told him we have not been served our entrees. Yes, he was confused but did not have the sense to correct the problem. It was then that I quietly spoke to the manager at the hostess desk explaining the whole situation. It turned out the manager was also the owner. She was concerned and apologetic. But by then, my guests just wanted to leave. I, of course, felt badly that they had not eaten any dinner so I insisted we wait for our meals. That was a very bad decision. The Alfredo was inedible, and the 2 seafood entrees were at best, picked at. DISASTER!!! $100.00 disaster. The owner comped the 3 glasses of wine and the Coke's. I felt totally taken advantage of, uncomfortable and hungry!!! Please take this popular restaurant for what it truly is- BELOW AVERAGE in service, quality of food, and ambience (stupid yellow bows). Or go and throw your money and your evening away! read more

Food was pretty good but the service was horrible. Seems like they definitely have regulars who got excellent service but our table was ignored. I enjoyed the veal parmigiana but I'm not sure if I'd go back with the service. read more

Wonderful dinner tonight. First time there. Owners and waiter Casey were very friendly, attentive and accommodating. Food was delicious. Fried calamari was cooked to perfection as was the Eggplant Rolatini, chicken parm, fettuccini Alfredo , linguini in white clams. Brought my Italian parents and they were impressed which says a lot. Authentic Italian for sure. Perfect Sunday dinner!! read more

I've lived in Charleston for 10 years and have tried many Italian restaurants in the area, and this is easily the best Italian food in Charleston!! Delicious food, great service. read more

Legit old school Italian and phenomenal service. Family ran and you can tell. Great portions great prices and awesome service.

Warm and welcoming atmosphere, delicious dishes and superb dessert. Fully Neapolitan style! read more

We just love this place. Although the location is unremarkable, right next to a la hacienda, the food is way better than average and we have always loved the welcoming, personable service there. And it's so reasonably priced. It's our go to for supper out when you want something casual, comfortable and better than you can make at home. read more

Amazing dinner. My wife and I came in and got seat d right away. Service was fantastic but the food as even better. Charleston has a lot of restaurants that have a reputation that is actually better than their food. Not this place. Definitely will be coming back. We started off with a couple of glasses of wine, a bruschetta that was tasty, and then went straight to the main courses of Spaghetti alla Carbonara and the Gamberi e Cozze alla Piccata. Excellent. Topped it off with a Lemoncello cake and the tiramisu. Nice way to finish the meal. read more

My fiance and I came here for his birthday dinner early on a weeknight. The waitress was very personable and sweet and we sat where we wanted. Fresh bread came out along with our caprese salads we ordered. The salads had fresh cut basil on top as we watched the chef come through the restaurant and out front where he cut a few sprigs off the plant! The salads were delicious and olive oil very flavorful. I had the gnocchi and it was good. The dumplings seemed a little out of the box, but the sauce was creamy and cheesy. He had the lasagna and said the meat was flavorful and seasoned and the noodles soft, not crunchy on the edges. As it was a birthday celebration, the waitress brought out a cannoli with a candle in it and sang in Italian happy birthday! We ordered a slice of tiramisu to go which we ate at home. That was a little too sweet, but still good. Overall, it was good. We would go back again, for sure. read more

One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever eaten in. I stumbled onto this restaurant a little over a month ago even though I've lived in Charleston for over 30 years. I just wish I would've discovered it when it first opened. I highly recommend eating there. If reminds me of restaurants in Italy. read more

Yum yum yum!!!!! Their food tastes very authentic and delicious. I had a spicy marinara, chicken pasta which was amazing. My husband had chicken Alfredo which was even better! It's a very small, quaint restaurant, great for date night. I only wish the prices were a little better but it is the best Italian in mount pleasant. read more

It is a very small restaurant in a strip mall. The appetizers were so so. We ordered the Caprese Salad and Calamari. The tomatoes were a little old and parts of the calamari were not crispy enough. I asked for balsamic vinegar for the caprese salad but they never brought it. Hey never filled our water, they brought bread to every table but ours. We got our main dish and they were good. But the service was a mess. read more

Tiny little place hidden in a strip mall but don't be fooled food is wonderful and service great. We had the shrimp Alfredo which is up there as one of the best versions I've ever had. Also had the lobster ravioli the sauce on this dish was very good. Can't go wrong with the tiramisu. Definitely will be back. read more

This place has the best seafood and/or chicken fettuccine alfredo dish i've ever tasted. They hand-make their fettuccine and its so soft and tasty. Their sauce has just the right balance of creamy alfredo with garlic. read more

Little hole in the wall that's extremely clean! Amazing dessert - get the cannoli! The pasta was really good. The Alfredo sauce is very flavorful and the Carbonara is perfect! Great seasoning oil for the bread (which was also great!). The service and staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend! read more

Never would have stopped into this place judging by the exterior, but it is hands down my favorite Italian restaurant! The service was spectacular, they truly make you feel at home! Their Italian is authentic and delicious, I enjoyed every last bite :) Hidden gem for sure!! read more

Friendly and great service but food was mediocre at best. Fried calamari a bit soggy, spagetti carbonara pretty flavorless, and frutti de mare had bland tomato sauce with no discernable spices.. They apparently don't know about garlic. Air conditioning blowing on tables at speed so high it was uncomfortable. read more

I tried this place last night, and that was amore! I have a lot of food sensitivities, and the server and chef were very accommodating (& managed to make my food delicious in spite of what had to be omitted). I wanted to post it was fancier than I'd expected, though. I probably should have figured that out since it's only open for dinner, but I wasn't sure since it's labeled as "good for kids" here. I definitely wasn't the only person that was wearing denim, and the server wasn't judgmental at all, but I would have LIKED to be dressed nicer to fit in with the beautiful decor! read more

Read a lot about this restaurant. The staff were great but it must have been 95 degrees in there. Waiter said "it's always like this"! He recommended lasagna and mine was average at best. Not much pasta but a lot of says. My wife had pasta w shrimp and that was good. Between heat and bad Lasagna... disappointed. read more

Went back again. The food was as fantastic as the first time. I took a coworker and he loved it. I will be coming back as often as I can before going back to Florida. read more

Food is seriously so good. Really great authentic Italian. But the atmosphere is a bit weird. Not that it's in a strip mall, that's actually fine. But it just seemed old and unloved. Decor, menus, even the staff just seemed so tired. But the food is awesome! read more