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    Pazzo

    4.4 (528 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Espresso
    Jose Jorel B.

    Pizza, the way it should be. It's thin, crispy, and flavorful. Crispy cauliflower was a surprise. Definitely a good pizza place!

    Rigatoni
    Bethany W.

    5/5 for pizza crust (crunchy & thin) and pasta texture (chewy & beautifully made). I'm giving 4 stars because everything was overly salty. The rigatoni was yummy and the portion size was good (good amount of broccoli and sausage), but it was so salty. Pizza was also yummy, but the salty base/sauce and the salty bacon made it too much....our tongues were shriveling by the end of dinner from all the salt. The tiramisu was a good way to end the meal; it's light and airy, and a good size to share with 2+ people. Inside is really cozy and we got seated right away (it was a Thursday night). Our server was fast and attentive. Overall, we were a little disappointed that this was our first experience with the food given all the great reviews!

    Ricotta Gnocchi - melts in your mouth!
    Vernon M.

    I wish, in some ways, that I do not find restaurants that bump off a previous favorite off of my list. However, when one comes along that truly surpasses my former favorite, it deserves recognition. Pazzo decidedly deserves recognition. This all started when my wife and daughter found this place on the back from visiting the Nintendo Store in SF. They brought back some leftovers - a Classic Cheese red pie - and a couple of starters - the Crispy Cauliflower and the Beet Salad. Even as leftovers, I was impressed with the quality of food. This would have been the end of it, had they not raved and raved and raved about how good the pizza had been! It made me more than a bit envious that I wan't there to share in their enjoyment. Now a few weeks later, we were all in the mood for pizza, and I eagerly suggested Pazzo, even though it was over a 45-drive to San Carlos - I am ecstatic that I did! The three of us ordered a Baby Lacinato Kale Salad, Ricotta Gnocchi, the seasonal special Tagliatelle, and two pizza pies - a Classic Cheese and the Eggplant and Peppers. The Gnocchi was to die for! Since that was my daughter's favorite, she eagerly devoured each fantastically fluffy pillows. The crushed tomato, garlic and basil adding a wonderful flavor to the gnocchi. I wished I had ordered that myself (next time for sure!) Regarding the kale salad, it was fabulous! I normally am not fond of kale as I find it too thick, dry and bitter. Here, the kale came wet with olive oil, and sprinkled with corn, pine nuts, and feta cheese. Gone went the dryness, in came a salad with a nicely-balanced flavor and texture. The sweetness of the corn, the crunch of the pine nuts, blended with the distinctive olive oil, the tang of the feta and the bitterness of the kale. If I ordered this salad alone, I would have been completely satisfied! However, we still had the two pies and the tagliatelle to go. The thin-crusted pies had a delightful crunch and a chewy texture that complimented the fresh ingredients - heavenly! If you aren't careful, one could easily finish off a whole pie before realizing that the point of being content has long passed. Tagliatelle was, at first, a disappointment. I found it too pesto-y for my tastes, and I had to eat some of the leftover kale salad to tone down the pesto. Imagine my surprise when I took my second bite of the tagliatelle that it was not as pesto-laden as the first bite. The salad acted as a palette cleanser! Initially, the pesto upset the balance of the flavorful pies, and together did not blend. But the salad cleared out the remnants of the pizza and allowed the true flavors of the pesto, pine nuts and the shaved parmigiano to come to life. I would highly asked the manager or wait person for some advice in this respect. Otherwise, inadvertently, it may cause a negative experience . . . Oh, all in all, I am so delighted to experience the fresh ingredients, the wonderful aroma of each pie, the blending of flavors and the complimentary textures in each dish. This is now my top place for pizza pies in the Bay Area - highly recommended!

    Cheese Pizza: burnt
    Zahra G.

    The pizza was completely burnt and not enjoyable at all. We ordered takeout via DoorDash, and the quality was very poor. Really disappointing experience.

    Pepperoni slice
    Renee F.

    We came to Pazzo's for family dinner before heading out to see the lights on Eucalyptus Street. Its location on the end of Laurel, just south of Brittan makes it seem quaint and unassuming, away from the busyness in the heart of Laurel Ave. But you are in for a real treat if you find yourself here. Staff is friendly, helpful and attentive. Food is delicious, well seasoned and creative. We started with the Crispy Cauliflower, a fan favorite, and no doubt why. The crispy outside and tender inside, drizzled with a tangy sauce were amazing. Also had the Focaccia bread, which was warm and fresh, along with a side of tapenade. For entrees, we shared 2 pizzas, one red, topped with Pepperoni, and one white, the house Special, topped with house-made sausage, soppressata and basil. Both were fire baked, crispy thin crust, with well spiced sauces and flavorful topping. Absolute worth the trip. My daughters ordered the Spaghetti and meatballs and the Rigatoni and both enjoyed their meals. We finished off with the Tiramisu, which was classic and delicious. They also have a nice wine and beer selection. I would say it was a hit for the whole family. I'm looking forward to the next visit to try more tasty dishes. Thanks!

    Potato pizza
    Jini H.

    Delicious! Excellent thin crust, could have more ricotta . Wine pours are generous, good house red and white.

    Scallop risotto
    Christopher C.

    Pazzo is a local favorite for good reason, offering up consistently great food, service, and ambience. Particularly good are the arancini's, the cauliflower, the rigatoni, and the sausage and fennel pizza. Their specials are also quite good so worth asking about. I happen to think they serve up the best pizza in San Carlos / Belmont. Service is consistently attentive and friendly, and the ambience leans into the kitschy soap opera backdrop Italian restaurant - it's a fun vibe. Overall the Pazzo experience is consistently effortless, fun, and very tasty. What more could you want? 5/5 - would go out of my way to visit

    Katie Y.

    Great place! We moved from east bay and the owner of our favorite pizza shop there told us to go to Pazzo. I don't like the char typical of New Haven style pizza but it does make the bottom very crisp. The crust is super thin and light and the toppings are great. I had a discussion with someone else that Pazzo is better than some other more popular pizza places - can't wait to come back

    Rigatoni pasta, delish!
    Carolyn C.

    Wow, enjoyed some delicious New Haven pizza and pasta on a packed Saturday night. Came at 5:30p, and the place is already packed inside. Wait was not too bad, about 15 mins and we were seated at the bar area.

    Really good bottle of prosecco. Get it!
    Christine N.

    Pazzo has been on my to-try list since before the pandemic and we finally made it happen. There aren't many places in the Bay Area that make a clam pie and Pazzo's doesn't disappoint. It was perfect, chock full of finely-chopped clams, pecorino, parsley, and garlic. I honestly could have eaten a whole pie myself. The house made fennel sausage with mushroom was also really tasty. I will definitely be back to try more pizzas! The Caesar salad was a really good one, with dressing that was heavy on the anchovy and garlicky croutons. Yum. And I'm normally not a fan of gnocchi, but Pazzo's ricotta gnocchi was surprisingly light. Like little pillows of delight! And the homemade sauce was so good. Pazzo's pretty much got everything right. The restaurant is small so seating felt a bit cramped. Service was very nice and friendly. Oh, and their prosecco exceeded expectations. It's not as boring as other proseccos. Crisp, fruity, easy to drink. Get the bottle.

    Bianca Pizza
    Harshika J.

    Amazing freshly baked pizzas with unique flavors. Their salads are very nice presented and tasty. 1 pizza and salad is enough for 2 people.

    Pizza was wood fire
    Toni L.

    Great service. Great Italian cuisine with a family flare. Busy but quick and efficient. Great vibe and service was superb. Recommend this family owned icon. Great for friends and family gatherings.

    The tiramisu ! So good.
    Patty S.

    Pizza special or the day was incredible! I like how crispy it was. The sauce was really good. We also tried the meatballs, I usually don't like meatballs but here I would definitely add them to my new appetizer. The tiramisu was delicious and a big portion. The wine list is pretty good and it's not expensive. The service was great! The place remember me to a movie . I'm pretty sure it's family owned. It's cute and nice. I definitely coming back soon. Thanks

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    Food is always amazing so tasty, the staff is very friendly and the place is very cozy

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    11 months ago

    New Haven style pizza. Thin crust bubbly. Red and white pizzas and don't forget to try their pastas all made in house.

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    Pizzas were great! Service was very good also. Pretty busy with long lines even on a week night..

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    Not was expected. Pizza had tobe cooked twice and still got it wrong. Went from not cooked to burnt.

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    Their focaccia is life changing. Glad they reopened to in person dining after many years of to go only.

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    Ask the Community - Pazzo

    Which of the vegetarian/vegan options can be made allium-free (no onion no garlic)?

    Are you still doing take out only or have you opened for dining in also?

    They are now open for dine in! Yay!

    This Restaurant has been closed for indoor dining for over 2 years, why so long as every other restaurant is open for indoor dining. When are you opening up for indoor dining?

    Now open! 😁

    Any idea when they will have indoor dining?

    Now open! Yay!

    How big are the pizzas? Are they considered to be a one person meal or are they large enough to share?

    Depends on your appetite. They're definitely bigger than a personal pizza. Between me and BF we ate one and a half.

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