I love this place so much because I usually don't like Italian food, but this place has the best calamari and very good pasta. The place is always packed because of how good the food is. read more

Service was great. We were easily accommodated when we requested to move to a different table away from the door ( it was cold and damp and every time the door opened cold wind blasted inside, even with the double doors). It was much appreciated. As for the food it was hit and miss. Our husbands had the short rib raviolis and-although it was flavorful, there was not enough meat inside the raviolis nor were there enough raviolis to justify the price tag. Since the sauce was extremely flavorful I forced my husband to share some of the skimpy sauce to dip my pizza crust on it. Luckily the guys had enough of the wonderful fried mozzarella and bread to not be grumpy. One tip that our whole party agreed on was that the sauce was better suited if it was paired with chunks of lobsters instead of of the stuffed short rib raviolis. I was happy with size of my thin crust pizza and it was way more than I could eat. However, I am not sure if I was actually ok with how the ingredients were divided jn the quarter a fourth of the pizza contained olives ,another fourth was the mushrooms, ,another fourth was the prosciutto and for the life of me I could not remember the fourth ingredient. I'm still ponedering whether I am a fan of this. My friend had the Marguerite pizza and she was extremely satisfied with it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]As to the place itself, it's nothing fancy, it's just your typical pizza place in a strip mall. It's just ok[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]One thing I noticed about it is the dim lighting, but to be fair it's a normal complaint for most eating establishments. We all had to break out our IPhone flashlights to read the menu[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I wish most eateries would have a dimmer switch by your table so that when you are ordering, there is sufficient lighting as you read the menu and when done can be adjusted to mood lighting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I noticed most of the upper forties and up patrons did the same thing as us when ordering. read more

Terrible service and an incredibly small portion--just five ravioli, and not even jumbo-sized. Meanwhile, everyone else at the table received generous, overflowing portions of dishes like cavatelli, capellini, and chicken parmesan. With about 30 seconds of chewing per bite, my entire meal was gone in about two and a half minutes. The waiter seemed to be doing his best, but he was clearly stretched too thin with too many tables. The service felt disorganized--we were first asked for drinks (which is standard), then only appetizers. After finishing those, we had to flag him down just to place our dinner order. The most disappointing part was the ravioli di carne. The portion was not only inadequate but honestly felt insulting--both to me as a customer and to the restaurant itself. read more

Nothing bad to say, definitely worth a try & I would revisit. It's not pictured, but the Caesar salad was delicious and the calamari was fresh & not over battered. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is larger inside than it seems if you just walk by.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Pazzo Pomodoro - Gamberoni al Salmoriglio - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

I haven't gotten to go on a food tour through Italy yet (maybe one day) but this is my favorite italian restaurant I've been to so far! I got the vermicelli/ linguine and clams with the white wine sauce and it was unreal. I would eat it every single day if I could. It also comes with a red sauce option and I want to try that one out next. They didn't skimp with the clams and I left full with a takeout box that I was very excited to eat later! I also got to try my first aperol spritz and it was great. For dessert, my friend and I opted for cannolis and they were amazing. Our server was super attentive and knowledgeable, he couldn't have done any better. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was nice and dark and quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely want to come back here again soon! read more

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Lee is such an awesome host while he bartends. The Margherita pizza, the wings, the calamari, the desserts are all quite amazing. We usually go there late evening after 10 PM and luckily it stays open until 1 a.m. or so on weekdays. Give it a try because there's only a few spots in Vienna that stay late with amazing food. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pazzo Pomodoro feels like a neighborhood trattoria--warm lighting, exposed brick, and the comforting smell of dough hitting the wood-fired oven.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices stay reasonable, so you can drop in on a weeknight without thinking twice. We shared the pappardelle Bolognese and a margherita pizza: the pasta arrived al dente, coated in a slow-simmered meat sauce that tasted like it spent all day on the stove, while the pizza landed with a thin, lightly charred crust, bright tomato sauce, and just enough mozzarella to keep each bite balanced. Portions were generous--one dish per person is plenty, and two fed us with leftovers to spare. Service matched the food: relaxed, friendly, never pushy. No white-tablecloth fuss--just staff who know the menu and keep water glasses full. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room is casual and homey, so you feel welcome whether you're in sweats or date-night clothes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bottom line: honest, well-executed Italian classics at a fair price, served in a space that makes you want to linger. Five stars. read more

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I came here with my bf to celebrate his promotion and had a great time. Food was good, staff was super friendly. Our server (Katie? Karly?) recommended we get the baci di sofia Loren to celebrate. DELICIOUS. Will becoming back. read more

My husband and I were around the area and recently dined at this Italian restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was very bright, beautiful and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our food was delicious and I would say the food alone was a very high end experience, everything tasted so fresh and well prepared. However, the level of customer service did not meet expectation. Our waitress seemed inattentive which was very disappointing. Simple requests took far too long such as refills and no Parmesan cheese with our dish, making our experience frustrating. We hoped for a better service experience. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very good - nice neighborhood atmosphere, not like some big chain place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was excellent. Pasta with clams had a huge amount of clams. Great service too. read more

Great food, excellent wine list - this place is in our regular rotation, I always look forward to it.

Cute Italian restaurant with great food and service . Order the Arancini and the Saltimbocca . Make sure you have a dirty martini with blue cheese stuffed olives too . The bartenders there know how to make good ones. My server was a sweet young woman named Katie and she was very attentive and knew the menu when I asked details about specific dishes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a gem of a restaurant in a strip mall[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . I drove from Alexandria because I had heard good things about it . Try it out . read more

Great neighborhood restaurant. Lee behind the bar is the best. Food is always very good

In from out of town for meetings. Pazzo Pomodoro was recommended. We tried it and loved it. Excellent pasta.

I really had high hopes for this place and was looking forward to it because of all the good reviews. Upon entering, I was immediately turned off. The place itself seems kind of dirty, stuffy & dusty. We ordered arancini, which I was very excited to try, but I'm not sure why they tasted strange. They tasted like they were either made a while ago and frozen and have freezer burn or tasted kind of soapy. For our entrees we ordered rigatoni with eggplant (added meatballs) and my husband had a pesto shrimp dish (I don't remember the name). These were surprisingly pretty good. I liked the big chunks of eggplant but I do think there was too much sauce. I also ordered a cocktail, it was their Palermo and I'm so sorry, it was horrible. We had to ask the waiter to take it back and I just got a glass of wine. Overall I just really don't think it was worth it, each of our dishes were $30. I know people really love this place, this was just my experience. read more

Pazzo Pomodoro - Pesto with shrimp - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

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It was a typical Saturday night but when I asked for regular cheese not vegan cheese I got told how busy it was. It wasn't a huge difference from sprinkling one cheese rather than the other and I wasn't sure what I was getting since it was so busy he couldn't promise the change. I ultimately received the regular mozzarella cheese. My husband and friend both had the gnocchi and my daughter the pasta. Everything was fine but nothing was great or anywhere near exceptional. The bread was ok and served with butter, Parmesan cheese and oil. I was never asked if we wanted a soda or anything to drink but water was on the table. The dessert menu didn't look great and nothing gluten free for me so it was time to pay and go. read more

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I've dined at a Pazzo numerous times - finally remembered to write a review! It's definitely a favorite in my family for casual friendly Italian; especially their gluten free pizza. I love the Melanzane Parmigiana e Capellini (eggplant Parmesan) as well as their salads. One minor issue: I feel like the salads (especially the house salad) are overpriced for the serving size - but that's certainly not a deal breaker. For dessert, the baci are always excellent! read more

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The bocacini sausage dish and the meat meat lasagna are so yummy. The tiramisu is a killer. So smooth and silky.

Very interesting experience here. We walked in before the kitchen closed maybe 10 minutes before so we were instructed to sit near the bar and order off the bar menu that would have been fine if I was not vegan and the bar menu was very limited and it's options. At first we had a server who was clearly displeased with our diverse group. We were granted a new server who was much nicer. He was very helpful and insured that I got some good vegan food. Ended up eating the fried artichokes which were wonderful. I just wish that our first server and customers were not so rude and did not stare at us the entire time. read more

Pazzo Pomodoro - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, Virginia

Service great. Ambiance cozy and welcoming. Food mixed. The quality of the food was great. Fresh ingredients. We had two salads which were both a lovely combination of flavors. The pizza had an excellent crust with loads of cheese yum. Our pasta dishes were a little on the bland side and it wasn't hot. Barely warm. I'd return for the pizza; however, the tomato sauces to me were disappointing. The desserts were both perfect and not overly sweet. Excellent read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]I love their food, but don't think I'll return due to the noise level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a shame they haven't done anything to mitigate the noise level.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This was probably THE MOST authentic Italian food I've had in the DMV, and to thos end, can't wait to return! The food here was phenomenal!

What a great experience! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely atmosphere we were led to a quiet table near a brick wall with a great view of pizza oven.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server recommended some drinks and I loved my red wine. We asked what was popular and were wowed by the recommendations! Will definitely be back. read more

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I've only been here for work dinners before so tried it on my own dime last night and it was worth every penny! The house Pinot Grigio was quite good and reasonably priced. We shared some sort of tuna tartare salad as an app and it was delicious! Tuna was very fresh. The kitchen split it into two plates which they didn't need to do, but it was very nice of them. Gluten free pasta is available here so I had a pasta dish with pesto and shrimp. The pesto was soooooo yummy! My husband had the veal special, and it was so large he had leftovers. For dessert we shared the mousse. They put the biscotti on the side for my husband to make it gluten free for me. I don't usually like mousse, but this was the lightest fluffiest mousse I've ever had! Our server was wonderful and very nice. The restaurant was very busy but noise level was fine. read more

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Pazzo Pomodoro is one of the best little gems in Vienna. It is the cutest little Italian restaurant with delicious food and a great staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is also a bar in the back where neighbors and friends can get a drink and socialize together.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a band on Sunday's that plays soft familiar music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you and your family or friends are looking for a place to eat that serves delicious food, has great wait staff and a place that makes you feel welcome, then look up Pazzo Pomodoro.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Go there ... believe me you won't be disappointed and you will find the perfect family friendly restaurant and bar to go to with family and friends. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Five stars except for the rest room cus there's no hand dryers like what the fork[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] food was good I like the sea food read more

Great service here. Seems like all the locals come to this little Italian place. Food is ok. Not amazing and we had 3 different dishes but the vibe makes up for it. read more

The BEST pizza I've ever put in my mouth! The waiters were friendly and quick and polite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was pure Italian! Table next to us was actually speaking Italian![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the PIZZA! Fantabulous!! read more

Great local place! Food was fantastic (try the butternut squash ravioli and the linguine and clams)! Service was impeccable. Will keep coming back. read more

Hosted a VIP business dinner last night at Pazzo Pomodoro and it was wonderful! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was lively and it is a family-owned business and you can tell because of the wonderful service you receive.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Warm and friendly and even the non-family staff treats you like an old friend and welcome guest. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Even outside our party you could see others enjoying the food and atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Live music in the bar too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely could see that there were lots of regulars.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was authentic. Great margherita pizza and Greek salad to start, then on to fresh homemade pastas that could not be beat. Good wine list with reasonably priced wines. Don't see it on the menu? Ask and chances are they'll custom make a dish for you if it is in their wheel house. Ended the evening with Limoncello shots. Can't wait to go back with friends! read more

We go here fairly regularly and enjoy the food and service. I always say this place is like Dolce Vita in Fairfax City. Pazzo has a more extensive menu, but the food quality is very good. The restaurant has a nice side room to get you out of the hustle and bustle of the open kitchen and the Bar area in the back offers a pleasant adult dining experience. read more

First time trying the food and I took my order to go as the place was packed on a Saturday night. As I have had pappardelle Alla Bolognese (Ragu) in Italy, what I had was nothing recognizable other than the fresh basil leaves on top of the dish. Pappardelle is usually freshly made 1/2" wide flat noodles and what I got were lasagna noodles from a box. Although the amount of ground beef was generous the sauce was bland. Sad to say I had to take out some Parmesan to give it some flavor. I would say the blandness would be great for those that can't take any spice or sodium. It was piping hot which was in contrast to the arancini which definitely seemed like it came out of the freezer and got minimum time in the oven. It was barely room temperature in the center of the rice ball but the melted mozzarella and little bit of sauce that it was baked in was better. I am not sure if I will go back as it was disappointing and since the sauce was bad the pizza will have similar issues. If I were to give it another try I would opt for something not served with a red sauce. Also the credit card fee that was not mentioned at all until I saw it on the credit card receipt was another thing I did not appreciate. If you are going to punish people for using credit cards you need to put a sign by the register and on the bill as the staff are unreliable to convey this information. read more

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Delicious authentic Italian cuisine. Had the pappardelle and pizza. The pappardelle had good flavors and and a sizeable portion. The pizza was delicious too and a good dish to share. Lots of choices on the menu too, so worth coming back to try some of their other dishes. read more

Wow!!! Outstanding restaurant! I researched restaurants near Wolf Trap and saw the reviews on this place and decided to try it before we went to a performance at the Wolf Trap. Very cozy date night restaurant! The staff was very polite and friendly. The food was delicious! I wished we lived closer to come more often. Best waiter service I've had at a restaurant in a long time. Adorable place with delicious Italian food. read more

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Highly expensive. I ordered a pasta dish with grilled chicken and broccoli. They only add like a 1/8,piece of chicken breast and 3 tiny pieces of broccoli. $28.50. ​unbelievably over priced. read more

26 Sep - I had the rainbow trout for 29.00, The worst dish I've ever had. I recommend to remove it from the menu, the trout was overcooked and salty. An Italian restaurant that can't cook pasta, the pasta was overcooked it was sticky and gooey. it was disgusting, ruined the night out. -Tony V read more

Got the equivalent of the chicken Parm - was dry and overcooked. Got the Quattro pizza and they literally threw ham on one pile, olives in another pile,mushrooms in another pile. It wasn't the best pizza that I've ever had. The reason I'm rating a three stars instead of less is because we have eaten here before and the food was a bit better but I don't agree I t's a four star restaurant. I was disappointed and I'm not sure that we're gonna go back. I really wish there was a great casual Italian near us like we've experienced in so many other areas we visited. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance makes you feel like you're in Italy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was nice. Food served hot. Good portions. I had calamari for appetizers and it was bit overcooked but still good. I had swordfish for main meal Nicely prepared, the topping was superb. Gelato for dessert. All good definitely will return to try other things. read more

5 stars for Francesco. One of the best wait staff I've ever experienced. He was so welcoming and friendly. I would eat there again just for him. Food was pretty good. We got the paperdelle, salmon and gelato. Nothing was out of this world memorable. The paperdelle noodles were very good themselves but the sauce was lacking in the consistency as well as the depth of flavor. The wine list was great and there were many options. read more

Wow! I was given a gift card to this restaurant and boy oh boy do I wish I had gone sooner!! The food was absolutely incredible, the atmosphere is very Italian and the service was on point! We had a Quattro Formagi pizza to start, a caprisi salad, the salmon, the zuppa, pistachio cheesecake and tiramisu- it was all absolutely amazing. The food was served in perfect timing, at perfect temperature and the serving sizes were absolutely perfect! I highly HIGHLY recommend!! read more

Pazzo Pomodoro - Tiramisu - Pizza Near Me - Vienna, Virginia