Enjoyed dinner there recently. Food, service, atmosphere were excellent. Steve did a great job accommodating us. Will return.

Aqua Pazzo is so aggressively Italian that if you don't speak the language, just smile, nod, and hope for the best. When we asked the waiter for recommendations, they took a deep breath and proceeded to list every single item on the menu like they were delivering a Shakespearean monologue. But they didn't stop there. After listing the entire menu, they started suggesting entire meals as appetizers. A full plate of pasta before the actual meal? Completely reasonable. A seafood risotto to "warm up" for the main course? Why not? By the time they finished, I was worried we might need a pre-dessert dessert. The food? It was good. The pasta? Handmade, obviously. The sauce? Like someone's nonna had been stirring it since the Renaissance. The seafood? Let's just say the salmon had traveled less in its lifetime than I did to get to this restaurant. The tiramisu? It existed. The price? Expensive, but fair for what we got. This place is basically Willy Wonka's factory but instead of candy, it's Italian food, and instead of Oompa Loompas, you get a waiter who is personally offended if you don't order at least five courses. read more

Aqua Pazzo is Italian for "crazy water" and is likely a play on the phrase "aqua pazza" which is the name for an Italian dish of poached white fish. Specifically, aqua pazza is the light herb broth used to poach the fish. I recently enjoyed my first visit here on New Year's Eve. We made reservations for four early in the evening (around 6pm). I was delighted to see that in addition to their traditional menu they also were offering a special menu that included an a la carte version of the Feast of the Seven Fishes, which is an Italian Christmas Eve tradition. Though I did not partake in these, one of the other guests in my party did and I was able to taste some of their delicious Branzino, or European Sea Bass. Aqua Pazzo offered an exciting assortment of drinks including copper-cupped mules and some light Proseccos. Personally, I enjoyed the subtle flavors of the Limone Sparkler. For Starters, we enjoyed the Sicilian Greens and the Crispy Risotto Balls. Both dishes were either the best or at least rivaled the best I've had of either. I would absolutely recommend them. At dinner, my date and I split the meat and cheese board as well as the Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, while the other in our party enjoyed the Pappardelle Bolognese. I tried everyone's dish and somehow they were all excellent. We finished our visit with the Spiced Carrot Cake Trifle that we split four ways. I thought we were all too full for it, but somehow we polished the dessert as well. Our server was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. Every aspect of this outing deserved high marks. I will try to visit again in the summer as I hear they have a lovely outdoor eating space. Ciao! read more

Best ambience ever! Food was unique and traditional but very tasty. Service was great and everyone was driven to ensure we had a good time. Great restaurant for special occasion. read more

Phenomenal food, service, atmosphere, etc. It was never too loud and our food/drinks came at a reasonable rate read more

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I love the ambiance of aqua Pazzo however every time I order in a big group the pasta comes out cold. I really enjoyed the flavors from the pasta and the waiter was able to quickly resolve our issues however the station where they keep meals needs to be heated or all plates severe as soon as they're ready so guest don't have to wait for food read more

Put a restaurant anywhere. If the food is great, drinks are consistently delicious, foodies will drive anywhere. Aqua Pazzo is in an industrial setting. It's chic, lots of black, creamy white and low glowing lights and candles. Started with a Fresh Pineapple Martini from the Craft Cocktail list. If you like super sweet this is your mate. If you are a martini enthusiast, pass. The ambiance is still a winner so the cocktail gets 2 snaps, ambiance gets 3. read more

Aqua Pazzo - Fresh Pineapple Martini - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

No question the ambience is great and the service is very good. That said, the food was average at best and not worth the drive (from Pittsburgh) or the cost. Heard a lot about this place, but bottom line: it's over-rated. Sorry. read more

Always excellent service and food with great ambiance. Bolognese and butter cake are must-trys.

It has been awhile since we have been here. Glad to be back. I had the Halibut and wifey the Ravioli. Both were fantastic. There have been a few minor changes since my last visit but I am still convinced the is no better food in the county. Pricey as it may seem. You will find ever bite worth every penny. read more

The restaurant was recommended to use by a friend so we decided to celebrate our anniversary there. There were so many delicious options to start our meal but we chose to start with their house made mozzarella with Roma tomatoes, micro basil, and balsamic vinegar. So glad we did because it was out of this world delicious. For dinner, we both chose dishes with house-made fresh pappardelle pasta; one in a bolognese sauce made with beef, veal, and pork and the other a creamy mushroom sauce made with porcini, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms. Portions size was just right,pasta cooked perfectly, and the sauces were flavorful, complex, and coated the pasta. We shared a butter cake for desert topped with vanilla ice cream, strawberries in a sugar glaze, and just drops of raspberry sauce. Our server was friendly and efficient as the restaurant was full with guests waiting. The restaurant is in an industrial park that doesn't look like anything from the outside. However, the atmosphere inside was that of a high end restaurant. We saw people dressed casual to very formal so it doesn't seem to matter. Finally, the prices were very reasonable for the warm and inviting high end feel of the restaurant. read more

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If your in the area, please make a stop here. This place is 10 of 10. We went here on a recommendation. All the dishes I tried were delicious. I can't wait to go back again, to try out more dishes. I would definitely recommend this spot for any occasion. read more

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Over priced. Ambiance on patio great. Service was excellent. Food small portions Had a great server

Bit of a mixed bag; we went for pasta night, $14 pasta dishes. The portions were okay, but the carbonara was quite bland. There seemed to be almost no seasoning, but the pancetta was good. Our waitress disappeared for a long time, and after she checked in eventually and I said it was okay, she brought us bread when we were about finished eating. The music playing was some weird rap/techno, totally inconsistent with the rest of the atmosphere. The butter cake for dessert was very good, but horrendously overpriced at $14. Overall, the tasty dessert brought it up from 2 stars read more

Last time we were there, everything was excellent from the waiter to the food. The wood fired Halibut was excellent!

The scene has to be what is attracting people here. If that's your bag, this is your spot. We tried several items on the menu and only finished the meatball appetizer. The peppers and oil were not very good. Come on! This is Youngstown!! I struggled to find anything that sounded appealing for a main course. We ended up with staple pasta dishes that were bland and didn't pack any flavor. If I'm buying dinner from a restaurant, I expect to not be able to cook it better myself. The food was edible but not memorable. The menu is reasonably priced so you're not getting absolutely fleeced for a meal that isn't worth all the hype surrounding this joint. read more

I was celebrating my special birthday. My brother and sister-in-law were surprising me. I truly was. The food was wonderfully delicious; and the staff provided service that was above and beyond any other. I highly recommend Aqua Pazzo. read more

Drove from PA to eat totally worth the drive. Will never eat at Olive Garden again. Really interesting restaurant. Plain business park outside beautiful inside. The staff is incredible with many being there for many years. Highly recommend the Papparadelle Bolognese and the Butter Cake. Only complaint I have is many workers had AirPods in their ears. Only negative to the entire experience. read more

I don't understand the hype. We live in the best area anywhere for Italian food. This place was ok. Service was slow, food was "ok" at best. The Ambiance was nice but I wouldn't come back. If you are going, the meatball appetizer was good. read more

The bar here is incredible. Never disappoints. The staff and food are superb. 10 stars!

Excellent cuisine. ravioli and spaghetti pasta made on premise - delicious! No coke zero or sweet tea. Cory was amazing; as his suggestions were spot on. We made reservations and were seated on the patio. It was hot and humid, then the torrential rains came and cooled things down. We did not ask to be seated outside, apparently it was assumed. Our first time visit was favorable. Bring your wallet or bring someone with a thick pocketbook cuz it's not cheap, but good food is always worth it. read more

Aqua Pazzo was one of the best dining experiences I've had the pleasure of enjoying in a long time. We made a reservation for 7 pm. However, when we arrived, our table wasn't ready. After some confusion at the check-in desk, the manager escorted us to one of the bars inside and comped us two drinks for the 30 minute wait. He was very apologetic and friendly, and we appreciated his kindness. I had an espresso martini and my husband had another cocktail, and both were very good! We each had a glass of wine with our dinner. After we got seated around the koi pond, we started with the smelts and homemade mozzarella. Both were to die for. As a family that always eats smelts on Christmas, these were some of the best I've ever had. For our main courses, I had a pasta with sausage and broccoli rabe, and my husband got the bolognese. Again, both pastas were outstanding. For dessert, we split the butter cake, their signature dessert, and were not disappointed. The service was on point. If I had any complaint at all, it's that our main dishes came out before we were even finished with the smelts and mozzarella. I know they were busy and I'm sure the kitchen was working extra hard to pump out these amazing dishes. We can't wait to return. Bravissimo! read more

Aqua Pazzo - Great ambiance! - Italian Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

The food was awesome and our server Mark was very attentive and knowledgeable. It was our first time here and I can't wait to come back with friends and family. read more

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Amazing out door patio expansion and Custom PondScape LLC ecosystem pond! Amazing food and fantastic environment for relaxing and entertaining!!! read more

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Stumbled upon this place by accident a few years ago and fell in love. Unfortunately, I moved out of state about four hours away, but I decided to make a day trip to Youngstown this week just to revisit. Food, ambiance, and service were just as good as I remember! read more

Everyone is so friendly and accommodating, the food is always hot, the meals are awesome, the manager walks to each table and checks on the food and service you have had , the pizza is awesome, the one bar tender Christina does her job very well and always with a smile, great place to go. read more

Not sure why I get talked into going back every six months. While food is okay, the wait staff needs new management. Dishes, drinks, everything out of the kitchen is wedged against servers' sweaty tee shirts. Worse may be the server stacking ALL the dirty plates in front of the poor diner who sits nearest the aisle. Servers are so lazy they expect diners to pass plates. So Youngstown. To top it off butter cake, specialty dessert of the house, was microwaved- but not enough. Disgusting. read more

I ordered their spaghetti carbonara with grilled chicken and it had my taste buds dancing in delight. The service was excellent and the bartender made a more than enjoyable Manhattan. The restaurant is classy with a touch of modern design. Thank you for such a great experience and my date thought the same. Eat here and you'll be coming back! read more

Awesome as usual, food is amazing always recommend going for casual or special occasion

This place is stunning. The decor is beautiful and very unique. The only thing I will say is that it was a little darker than we would have liked, but still beautiful. We started with drinks. Wine and old fashions. We then did the cheese and meat board, they do not skimp on the portions! For our meals we had the fettuccini Alfredo we added 3 shrimp, and the chicken with prosciutto. Both were delicious. The only down side is that the pasta dish was pretty small especially for the price. It was an extra $5 per shrimp. We will definitely go back to explore the menu! We're excited to try this place in the summer! read more

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The patio is so stunning the perfect place for celebrating a special occasion, date night, or just a great meal. The service is always great, super friendly and attentive. I love trying out specials or going on pasta Tuesday for a good deal. And don't forget to try the butter cake!! read more

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I can't recommend this place enough. The pasta is spot on. The pizza is probably the best in the area. The steaks are cooked perfectly. Don't even get me started on the butter cake. That butter cake is made with everything good in the world! I don't know what they put in it, but that alone will make you happy. I'm convinced the butter cake could bring world peace. read more

Yes the manager is lousy called me for a job. I returned call left voicemail. No reply really pathetic

The food is awesome and the atmosphere great . The servers were stew rice but not annoying - cocktails plentiful . read more

Arrived on a Saturday night at 530pm for dinner. Inside is cute with a good ambiance. The menu had changed drastically from what we saw online with a lot of new additions. I ordered the bucatini and my guest ordered the Pomodoro. We both had meatballs. The bread was good, but the dipping oil was better. It had a good flavor. The bucatini has so much onion that I had to pull most of it out of the dish. Overall good flavor though. read more

This was an absolutely outstanding experience. Amazing menu, tasty appetizers, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious food, relaxing ambiance, and world-class service. If you want a server who is out of this world ask for Erin. Will surely be back. read more

I can't think of anything negative about this restaurant. Food, atmosphere, staff all phenomenal. If you haven't been it is a fantastic place. If you have been then you already know. read more

If you come here highly recommend sitting outside as the patio takes you to a different world or city it feels like! We had reservations for 5 of us and got lucky our request for the patio worked. We all shared the cheese board which was really fresh and a different selection or cheeses. Enjoyed the meal with a filet and substituted risotto instead of asparagus and when the meal came out they accidentally gave me asparagus so my waiter had the risotto as well. Excellent service and great vibes throughout. My parents are coming to this area at the end of the Month and told them they need to stop here. read more

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Food was wonderful. Our server was great. I gave it 4 stars only because it was freezing. Would return. Wasn't satisfied with our table location. read more

Excellent pizza, with arugula and fabulous cheese. I was blown away. We ate in the bar and the service was well above expected. Our food order was taken quickly, our pizzas arrived hot and it was such friendly service! 5 out of 5 in every way. As a bonus, they still say happy Easter in Youngstown, OH. Wow. I'm from the left coast and you would not hear that. Wonderful all the way around. read more