We sat outside to enjoy the nice weather, which made for a great setting this time of year. Warm bread and olive oil greeted the table, and our server, Karina, was kind and attentive, offering helpful recommendations throughout the meal. The Calzone Napoletano was a highlight for me. I hadn't had a calzone in a couple of years, so it was nice to revisit an old favorite. The crust had a satisfying golden crunch on the outside, while the filling was rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It was a comforting dish that hit the spot. My friend ordered the Pizza Genovese, topped with pesto, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and shaved Parmesan. The pizza came out just right, with a crisp bottom, a well-balanced pesto base, and warm, melted mozzarella. The tomatoes added a fresh touch, while the Parmesan brought everything together nicely. We skipped dessert so we could try some key lime pie down the street, but this was a solid Italian meal from start to finish. Between the friendly service, quality food, and relaxed outdoor seating, it made for an enjoyable stop in Destin. I'd gladly return the next time I'm in town! Atmosphere: 9 | 10 Service: 9 | 10 Food: 9 | 10 read more

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We came here because it's mother's day & they had reservations available a few days ago when we booked on OpenTable But I'm so glad we picked this place because it was fantastic! We tried the pappardelle with sausage & the chicken piccata as our mains & I loved them both. The pappardelle was soo creamy & saucy! My mouth is drooling just writing this thinking about it The piccata had plenty of capers & lemon and the chicken was very tender We also got the Caesar salad in a large which could be shared with 3 people but we had only 2 eating and one toddler who ate all the croutons ha which meant our pastas came home with us but the salad was very fresh tasting and light. I didn't taste much anchovy but salt level was nice. I also got the peartini and it was great! Very refreshing and heavy on the pear flavor. If you like a sweet drink, get this Our server was excellent - she was amazing with our son and so were all the other servers that were at nearby tables even when a few items made their way to the floor There's plenty of parking in a huge shared lot and reservations are definitely recommended. They also have some outdoor and bar seating read more

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Wow! This place is amazing. We were on our way home and decided we wanted some pizza. I was looking on Yelp and decided on this gem. The decor is crisp and clean. The music accompanies the scene of the restaurant. We arrived at 11:45AM before the lunch crowd arrived. Krisztian was our everything! He greeted us, waited on us and took care of everyone else at the same time. No one was waiting on nothing. He gave us some great recommendations and we started with the garlic rolls. Man, these are some of the best garlic rolls I've ever had. They were hot, buttery and so light all at the same time. We then ordered the Gorgonzola pizza. It came with grilled chicken and onions with no sauce. We added pesto sauce and wow. The pizza was so delicious and had so much flavor. Krisztian then brought us out the best cheesecake I've ever had period! Everything about this dessert was screaming fresh and homemade. The crust was so buttery and the cheesecake had the right amount of sweetness. Also, they have happy hour 7 days a week!!!!! Their happy hour menu is outrageous and has something for everyone. If you haven't been here, you need to get here for the best pizza and Italian food around. I suggest you make a reservation so you don't miss out. We will be back soon!!!! read more

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Love the atmosphere and great service! The food was great too. We ordered the Veal Marsala and Nonna's Spaghetti marinara. The chocolate martini was one of the best I've ever had. The fresh sourdough bread with garlic & oil were fantastic! Great local spot! read more

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Loved this spot! My fam and I needed a break from seafood in the area and opted in for some Italian after reading the positive reviews. Pazzo did not disappoint - fantastic and attentive service with a large menu. All the pastas and pizzas my party ate were fantastic, even the roasted beet salad had high praise. The Nutella calzone was also a huge hit and so original as I have never seen this on any menu before! Will definitely be back. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Nutella Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

Absolutely delightful, cozy experience. The food was served elegantly and fresh, and steaming hot! The service was friendly, fun and very helpful. If you get offered an after dinner tequila I suggest you agree. Fantastic experience, and I would definitely come here again when we come back to the area. There would normally be photos here, but we ate the food so fast because it was so delicious. We didn't have our phones out at all. read more

This was our 3rd visit and we are still amazed. The quality of service food is top notch. The menu is outstanding. We've now eaten in the main dining area, the room to the left and outside; good experience at all. This is a must stop to eat Italian in Destin. read more

Really loved my experience at Pazzo Italiano! We had a party of 7 and booked a reservation in advance for 7pm on a Friday night and they were ready to seat us when we arrived. The service was great! We had a super friendly waitress. We were there as a group for a bachelorette party and she gave the bride a free dessert which was so nice! We all got drinks, I really enjoyed the red wine I had. The table split the calamari and for my entree I had the Paccheri Della Mamma pasta. Everything was delicious!! The pasta was amazing and the calamari fresh. They also brought bread and oil to the table. We had a great time and if I am ever back in the Destin area I would probably eat here again. read more

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We ordered a margarita pizza, starving and figured it would be a safe go to. The slices were thin (no problem with that typically) but when we picked up a slice, everything just slid off. Just an enjoyable experience. I think maybe they're more known for their pasta judging from the photos. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Margarita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

I seriously love this place so much. I try whatever special they have for that day whenever I come in and have truly never been disappointed. This is one of the only places I love to really venture out and try new dishes because it always exceeds my expectations. From appetizers, to entree, soup and desserts... I love every single one of them. If you're wanting to try a unique craft drink, this is also a must go place. I most recently had the soup of the day (some sort of chicken and broth soup, perfect for the cold night), the Gnocchi Special, and the Mint Chocolate Martini. In addition to the delectable cuisine, the staff are always so wonderful. I recently had Krisztian take care of me while sitting at the bar. He was extremely attentive, but let me enjoy my food in peace. Politely checked on me and offered suggestions when asked, but didn't over-chat me even though the bar area was slow. I appreciate that very much. Thank you for your kindness, Krisztian! The overall atmosphere is very cozy and we often bring our children with no complaints by other guests (IYKYK) . We love this place and it's easily our favorite restaurant in Destin. Give them a try!! read more

Food was excellent but expensive for what you got. They weren't super knowledgeable about glutton friendly options and really had none. We sat outside which was nice! read more

Wonderful service, nice ambience, and delicious food!!! The portions a good and the quality is there too. You can't go wrong.

We ordered the gluten free pasta, pizza and a calzone and it was all delicious!! We enjoyed eating outdoors and had an excellent server. Highly recommend!! read more

First time here and it was amazing!!! Great service, great food. It started with their grilled bread and olive oil with was out of the world, one of the best flavors ever! Then we got the garlic knots that were great. Next Cesar salad also fantastic, perfectly dressed. Then the pizza landed read more

Everything was great from start to finish! From the moment we walked in the door we were greeted with a warm welcome. We got here a little early set at the bar instead of taking our regular reservation and the bartender was great and even set us up with a complementary piece of cheesecake at the end of our meal for our anniversary. read more

Best pizza we've ever had!! Delicious pasta too but the pizza was the show stopper. Authentic and homemade freshness you can taste. We ended up returning for lunch one day just for more pizza. The dining area is clean and nice. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

Pazzo has the right idea. The staff is genuinely great -- friendly, attentive, the kind of service that makes you want to come back. And the food mostly delivers. Pizza was good, lasagna solid, but the sauce across both dishes was missing something. A little more depth, a little more acid or herb -- it's close, just not quite there yet. Other Yelpers point to the atmosphere and service as the real draw here, and that tracks. For Destin, where tourist traps are the norm, Pazzo feels like a place that actually cares read more

Ordered a pizza and oh my lord was it nasty. No crisp, weird flavor. Rubbery dough. Pretty bad. read more

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Service was top notch and food was incredible! I ended the night with a pumpkin martini for dessert. The perfect fall cocktail to start off October! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Pumpkin Martini - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Every time we're in the area we come here for dinner. And we are never disappointed. The food is amazing, and the Customer Service is spot on! The has become one of our "go to" places to visit in the Destin area. read more

Disappointing dining experience last night. The staff seemed happy to keep plying alcohol to a table of 20 plus guys who were extremely drunk and rowdy. It's one thing when guys can't hold their liquor it's another when a restaurant enables bad behavior. I had literally two slices of my pizza and had the rest boxed to go! Very poor and possibly dangerous ambience. It was also Memorial Day and there was nothing offered for Veteran's which is also poor from the restaurant! read more

After our 5th fish sandwich, we were ready for something at Destin. Pazzo's was perfect. The pizza is thin, chewy yet firm enough crust. Pasta was just right. Drinks, including the zero proof was excellent. Service is friendly and prompt. Location is very convenient and price is just right. Setting is nice and clean. Not too small as well. After having enough seafood, this was perfect! read more

Finally a great Italian place in Destin! Our favorite is Ali's in Ft Walton but we have been staying closer to Miramar and it's too far to go for a vacation dinner. I was super excited to be able to make reservations and not have to wait for a table for 6. The bread and oil on the table was amazing. I think the bread was fresh baked in house. I loved the mocktail menu and really enjoyed the NA strawberry lemonade and bellini. I ordered the house salad and mussels with beans. The salad was great and I loved the creamy balsamic. The mussels and beans (appetizer) was plenty for a meal. They were good but needed a bit more flavor. The beans really soak up salt and it needed just a little more. The same bread from the table service was served with it (toasted). My kids got fettuccini alfredo (kids and adult portion). It was great for kids but again, needed a little something. They offered parmesan for topping and that would have been great for me, but my kids didn't want it. They liked it just fine. My husband ordered a pesto gnocchi and it was a little too basil-ey. BIL got lasagna and licked the plate clean -- and it was huge. Sister got a mushroom sausage pasta and loved it. The restaurant is really nice, well decorated, and great service. We were seated in the back section of the restaurant, which was a little less pretty, but it was still great. I will definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

We picked up a cheese pizza that we placed an online order. It was ready for pickup pretty quickly. The pizza itself was still good. It was not too cheesy, but it was still a good cheese pizza. The large is not as big as you would think it is, or I guess what we are used to. Seems like a nice place to dine in as well. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

Delicious!! Some of the best Italian I've had here in Florida! We both enjoyed our pasta and wine and the service was great! Would definitely recommend for a filling Italian meal in Destin! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Wow!! This place just screams authentic Italian. I loved the ambiance of the restaurant with the wood fired oven. The presentation of our plates were nice too. Both of our dishes were excellent; they tasted very fresh and came out hot. They also served bread before our food came out, which was so delicious! I'll always visit when I come back to Destin! read more

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Delivery Pizza Review: the photos of this place look amazing and I would still love to try dining in. But after a Long Beach day we just wanted some really good pizza. This was not that. Toppings were fine, but the dough was thin (for brick oven style) and very soggy. When we bit into, we saw it hadn't even been cooked all the way. I'm hoping it was just a one off, but it was a very disappointing pizza. $25 for 14" also seems pretty steep. read more

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What a great night! Perfect atmosphere and delicious food. Will definitely be back again!

Excellent food and the service was outstanding. Jorge is an excellent waiter, very professional and attentive to our needs. We will definitely be returning! read more

The food, drinks, service and prices were outstanding. Lots of food and great atmosphere too!

$36 for a pizza and two drinks. Additional $4 added to our tab because we requested a side of marinara, which was brought out in a bowl and tasted like tomato soup. The pizza we ordered had sausage, ricotta, and artichokes but no sauce. When we got the pizza we noticed it was very bland and didn't have a flavor, which is why we requested the marinara sauce. The server was very nice and the inside is decorated beautifully, but the food is not good. I would not recommend. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

Pazzo Italian Kitchen was one of our favorite meals in Destin! We ordered the calzone and the capellini al pomodoro with shrimp, and both were fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The drinks were just as impressive--the watermelon margarita was refreshing, and the hazelnut chocolate martini was absolutely amazing and the perfect way to end the meal. One tip: make reservations! This place stays busy, and it's easy to see why. Great food, fantastic cocktails, and a lively atmosphere make it well worth the visit. We'll definitely be back! read more

5 of us had dinner at Pazzo Italiano 2 nights ago. Food and service were spectacular!! Highly recommend read more

Amazing food! If you like authentic Italian this is gonna be your new spot. Ambience is 10/10 and food was incredible. Highly recommend the fettuccine bolognese! read more

Excellent authentic Italian food. From pizzas to pasta this is a must restaurant when visiting Destin. There is plenty of parking being it is located in a plaza. The calamari was delicious and the bruschetta was some of the best I've had. You are given bread and dip upon sitting down and the olive oil was scrumptious with garlic and fresh herbs. The only thing I didn't care for was the cannoli we had for dessert. The cappuccino was super yummy and was offered in a nice size mug. Very nice change of palate from fried seafood by the beach. Pazzo Italiano is a winner for those who appreciate good Italian cuisine. read more

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Restaurant was really nice. We sat outdoors and the temperature was perfect. Service was great. Super friendly and kept our drinks full. Food: Complimentary Bread and Oil - Bread was amazing. The oil needed... more oil. It tasted great though. Chicken Piccata - Three of us ordered it and three of us took a few bites and didn't want to eat anymore. The chicken felt slimy, covered in flour and boiled? It just wasn't working for us. Sauce was light on lemon flavor. We were super excited for this dish. The restaurant apologized for us not liking it and removed one from the bill without us asking. That was nice of them. We'd give this spot another chance on our next visit to Destin. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida

We ordered lasagna and the chicken Alfredo and the lemon mascarpone cake which was the smallest serving size and we were charged $15. The lasagna was amazing, but the chicken Alfredo was very bland and had a weird taste to it.. I felt like it was all very much overpriced. read more

2nd time here. Would recommend reservations as it got quite busy. They bring out fresh bread with garlic olive oil oil dipping sauce, yummy. Hubby ordered Paccheri Mamma, it's rigatoni with gulf shrimp in a delicious pink cream sauce with zucchini & smoked gouda. I had Chicken Marsala, huge portion & lots of sauce, however I didn't taste any marsala wine in the sauce, so it was basically a glossy brown sauce. Would not order again. They have a nice wine selection by the glass. The interior is modern, but rustic. They do have happy hour & some nice appetizers. Our waiter was Julian he was pleasant & answered all of our questions. He checked in with us couple times without being to pesky, professional. The pizzas I saw go by looked very good. It has a nice atmosphere & nice bar. Plenty of parking. read more

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AMAZINGGGGGG the penne alla vodka is so good omg. And the pizza rolls with sausage and peppers is unbelievable. 10/10

Tiramisu was bagged with my hot items. I ordered through Slice, because the restaurant's website instructed me to. It said my food would be delivered in 30-45 minutes. After an hour, driver still hadn't picked up my food, so I went and got it myself. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Tiramisu soup - Pizza Near Me - Destin, Florida