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    Pazzo

    4.4 (542 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Italian
    Closed • Closed
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Cavatelli pasta
    Victor L.

    Expectations is high coming here due to the recent episode on Check Please. We ordered the Cavatelli pasta ($22) and Special pizza of the day ($30) pepperoni, pecorino and pepper. It took almost 30 minutes for the food to arrive and we were the first at the restaurant when they opened at 4pm. Pasta portion is small and a little salty but is good overall. Taste 4/5;value 3/5 Pizza has burned edge and not balance in taste. It is salty and the crust is very thin which made it floppy. Taste 3/5; value 2/5 Service is very good. 4/5 The restaurant is small and noisy. It was almost full by 5pm on a Saturday.

    Clam pie
    Debbie W.

    We came with the family for dinner. Staff - friendly and attentive. Restaurant is not big and can get busy. It's a casual and comfy environment. They do have an outdoor patio dining area in front of the restaurant but it was raining so no one was outside. While we waited for our table (there were 8 of us plus baby), I noticed there were several people picking up take out orders. Pizzas are thin crust and very tasty. (Prices range from $18 - 24) Appetizers - we had the 2 orders of meatballs - which is served with 4 beef meatballs and 2 slices of toasted and seasoned bread. Good and gone in no time. We tried 3 different pizzas - all tasty: margherita, fennel sausage and clam pie. Pizzas are well seasoned though not huge. The hubby had the pasta with clam sauce (one of his favorite pasta dishes) and wiped the plate clean. The wait staff who picked up the empty plate said - "Wow - you killed it." Parking can be a challenge.

    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!

    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!

    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!

    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

    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!

    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

    Pepperoni pizza
    Daniel R.

    Hands down one of the best pizzas I've ever had in the Bay Area. Super thin and crispy with quality ingredients. Definitely recommend coming here if New Haven style pizza is something you like/wanna try.

    Potato pizza
    Jini H.

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

    I am from West Haven CT originally (right next to New Haven so local to New Haven style pizza) and now live in the Bay Area. Pazzo is absolutely a slice of home here in the Bay. My husband and I absolutely LOVE the pizza and I love that there is a place on the west coast serving white clam pizza which is my all time favorite. We usually do pickup orders but occasionally dine and in the service has always been great. Tonight we got to meet the owners and talk about Connecticut which is a rarity around here. It felt like we were meeting celebrities and they were absolutely wonderful. I've brought friends who have visited and all are in agreement that it is 10/10. cannot recommend enough and feel so fortunate to have found Pazzo! The foxon park soda is the perfect cherry on top!

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    great !! all food is delicioso The baby loves the meatballs and pasta. Ask for garlic bread or any pizza dish. the staff is great

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    The pizza was close to what we ate in New Haven. The ambience was very good and staff was very friendly.

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    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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    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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