5 Stars for service, food and ambiance. Excellent veal piccata. Very generous portions for a very reasonable price. Authentic wood fired pizza with a perfect light and crispy crust. I ordered a Manhattan light on the vermouth and it arrived perfectly made Our server was wonderfully attentive but not goofy friendly - reserved but approachable. I highly recommend this restaurant. Excellent fare. Too drawer service and reasonably priced read more

I really wanted to love this place, the atmosphere is lovely and the presentation is absolutely on point. The food looks incredible... and then you taste it. The chicken Alfredo was the biggest letdown. The noodles themselves were fantastic, perfectly cooked and clearly fresh, but the sauce tasted like something straight out of a jar. Creamy, yes, but flat and lacking that rich, house-made flavor you expect when you're paying restaurant prices. The chicken was fine, not bad, just nothing memorable. The baked pasta (lasagna) dish had that dramatic cheese pull, which is always fun, but again, flavor-wise it was just okay. Not bad, not great, just... there. Overall, nothing tasted awful, but nothing wowed me either. For the price point, I expected more depth, more seasoning, more something. If this were cheaper, I'd probably shrug it off and come back, but as it stands, it didn't feel worth the cost. Pretty food, decent pasta, underwhelming flavor, and overpriced for what you get. read more

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This spot is a keeper! Made reservation, arrived early, immediately accommodated with our table and within minutes service arrived with bread and water. Our waitress, Neela, was sensitive to our desire to relax over a cocktail before ordering. Once the food arrived the desk was sealed. The manager worked the floor to ensure all her customers received the expected service. Overall, a "well oiled machine" in exceeding expectations. Ray B. 7/3/26 read more

Good pizza. Attentive staff who went out of way to accommodate our granddaughter who has a dairy allergy but really wanted pizza. Very nice atmosphere too. read more

We dined at Pazzo Italiano on Valentines Day and we were glad to have a reservation. The restaurant is pretty good size and it was nice to see them full. Service : our waitress Alexa started off well, but after we put our order in we didn't see her as much. Not sure if she had to many tables, but it took a while to get a refill on our sodas and our water glasses remained empty and never refilled. Not sure if the food runners were given the wrong table to deliver food to, but our appetizer was delivered to two tables before us and each table said we didn't order that. I know this happened with a few other appetizers that went to the incorrect table. The calamari was perfect with the right amount of breading to each calamari. It wasn't fishy and the marinara sauce had a nice sweet taste. The veal saltimbocca was fair. I've never had it prepared with a dark brown gravy before. The cheese on top was a miss too. It's hard to describe the consistency of it , but something was off. Would I go back ? I would go for appetizers and a drink. A meal possibly not. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Calamari Appetizer - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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We were invited here by local friends and had a great dinner experience. The food and vibe are very nice. I had the veal, my wife had the chicken piccata. The food and cocktails were above average. We would come back here anytime. The server seemed impersonal and overwhelmed with the amount of tables she had to service, but it is likely that the evening was unexpectedly busy. read more

Pazzo Italiano - really great margarita! - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Pretty decent pizza. The pic I have of the pizza didn't come out well because of the lighting in the restaurant where we sat. We were a walk-in. It was busy but not too busy that we had to wait to be seated. We came in at the end of a Saturday night. We had the Sostanziosa pizza with spinach. Decent ingredients and the dough could've been a bit more well done. Service was fine. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

My husband and I stopped in this restaurant for lunch. I had eggplant parmesan and my husband had lasagna. The taste of the food for great but the serving size was small. It doesn't even come with bread. So the tab was $38 and we left hungry. read more

I was hoping for a $20 lunch lasagna, it would be a bit more substantial. Tasted good but looks like they baked it on a cookie sheet. Very flat. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Lunch Lasagna $20 - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Had really good pasta! Excellent vibe inside the restaurant. Busy, but still very good service. Free bread is always a dub! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Paccheri Della Mamma Dinner - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Solid, not incredible, but for sure a good meal. Months ago I ordered a pizza for pickup, and I wasn't impressed. Our recent dine-in visit, though, did a lot to change my perspective. While the booth seemed a little small for four adults and we had to do regular reorganizing of plates and glasses and serving dishes, it all worked out in general. In short: we were all fairly happy with our meals. The calamari app is generous and well prepared (though one small cup of sauce is nowhere enough for the offering). The capreze salad has almost everything you'd expect - tomatoes and mozzarella on a bed of arugula - but how about a run of olive oil (otherwise, it's pretty dry and the elements don't adhere to the one another and the fork well). The Caesar was as expected, and the garden salad present beautifully, but it fills the bowl, and you can't mix it on the table without creating a mess. It's a good example of 'too much of a good thing.' For mains, we settled on the carbonara, a calzone, and a pizza for the four of us. The carbonara was good, though slightly saucy, but our diner ate all but a few last bites. Plus, the pizza and the calzone were filled with all of the things everyone likes, so we ate most of that (except for a few take-homes to enjoy the next day). Service was better than average, though fairly transactional (which, given the place, was a match for the environment more than the owners / manager might like, but so it goes). No matter, we'll be back... read more

Amazing Italian, decided to stop here with the family. Some of the best Italian we have ever had!! Will be back for sure read more

Amazing decor meet authentic meals. The service was amazing, our sever helped us select our dessert and provided us with the Ladies Night Cocktails! We will definitely be back again soon. read more

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Our group of eight arrived promptly at opening time. We had reservations and they had a table set up for us that we didn't care for. They graciously changed to another dining room so we could sit in chairs. We were brought out bread with an olive oil and garlic dipping sauce. No vampires ‍ will get me tonight. We didn't have appetizers and went straight for the entrees. The gluten free PAPPARDELLE Dello Chef was a hit. I've had it several times and always enjoyed it. The spaghetti carbonara was gone! No leftovers at all! The Campanella with shrimp was good and the shrimp were large and plump. I had the veal saltimbucca with angel hair pasta this time and loved it. It was so flavorful and I had a lot of leftovers. The name Saltimbucca means "jump in my mouth". The prosciutto and cheese were perfect. I want to learn to make it at home. I also ordered a side of meatballs and they were not hot, were tough and the sauce needed something. I won't order those again. We also had a spinach salmon salad with strawberries and a dressing. The salmon looked wonderfully cooked and was a very generous serving. Someone else ordered a side of spaghetti with olive oil and garlic and a side salad. It was perfect for her! The service was top notch and we all had a delightful time. We will be back in a couple days as we always go here a couple times when in town. The 20% tip was included on our bill and I left extra. There is a fee for credit cards and since that was already included, I didn't pay cash as I had planned. If you plan a visit, or live here, make it a point to stop here! You won't be sorry. read more

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Food was outstanding! Pizza was perfection! Cocktails were unique and wonderful! Our server, Eren, was so kind and really made our visit wonderful! Just go here - it's fantastic - truly! I can tell this is the type of place where you could order anything off the menu and it's going to be wonderful! Restaurant is clean, modern, and pretty as well! Looks like a great place for a big group as well! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Martinis are WONDERFUL! - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Let's start with the good! We came during an off season time, made a last minute reservation and were sat right away. The restaurant is pretty big with many areas that can offer a bit more privacy for your meal rather than a big open room. The sangria was delicious, pasta was delectable, the noodles delicate and sauce creamy. Something I wouldn't make at home so was enjoyable to have on a night out! Dessert was great too, the lava cake was the dessert of the day, so not on the menu regularly but I think it should be. Tried the tiramisu and that was tasty too. Now for the areas where I think Pazzo Italiano could improve. After we were sat we got table bread and water but it took about 10 minutes for our server to come over so we could order. Enough time that we were able to select what we wanted for each course of our dinner. The focaccia also seemed to be just pizza dough that they stuck some rosemary on. I was expecting a thick slice but instead got a flat circle pie. It tasted good but did not seem to be focaccia. Overall I would come back and try some other things on the menu. read more

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We got takeout from here for our first night at the beach and it was perfect! It was ready sooner than promised, but still very hot when we picked it up. We got the Caesar salad, garlic knots, margarita pizza, and pepperoni and it was all fantastic. The garlic knots were a fan favorite! Would happily come back when in town. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Have come back and really like it. The food is quite yummy and atmosphere pleasant. Come back yearly on vacation.

Will not go back. Poor service and expensive for what they give you. They will argue if you complain. Not the kind of experience i would expect. Did not offer options when I expressed dissatisfaction and disappointment about my entree. Never experienced a restaurant like this. Ambiance was nice. read more

Honestly the building and service were great. I enjoyed my meal (the chicken Alfredo), just needed a little more salt. However my husband's vodka pasta was not so great, I could've definitely made better. Kind of a let down because of the price. I won't hold it against them because it was still edible with some help of salt. So glad I ate here and I will be returning!! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Chicken Alfredo pasta!! Yum!!! - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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We had pizza one night...it was great....So we decided to go back and get pasta...we were a party of 8....It was fantastic...we highly recommend...delicious food.... read more

Food was well prepared, seasoned and out on time. Service was on time and good. Ambiance was very nice, very clean. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

If I could, I would have given Pazzo 3.5 stars. Service was excellent. The server was attentive and prompt. The drinks and food came out quickly and was paced properly. However, the food was okay. In my opinion, the food was slightly under salted and the pasta was slightly beyond al dente. The chicken parmigiana was a little soggy. It could have been a bad night and would be willing to try them again. read more

We got pizza for take out from Pazzo! One was gluten free and it was fantastic! They were nice and helpful. My husband did the pick up and said the place was really nice. It will definitely be on our list to go next time we are in town. Thanks Pazzo! read more

The server accidentally charged us for another table. He told us and gave us a credit receipt showing it had been corrected. However, the credit was never processed. After trying to discuss with the manager for 2 months they finally tell me they will not do the right thing. I'm sure this scam works great on tourists but I live less than one mile from the restaurant. Rest assured that no one from our neighborhood will do business with them anymore. There are other restaurants that appreciate your business so I encourage you to support them. No wonder this place is always empty. read more

Nice place and good food. Pazzo's has and hip but chill vibe. Great place for dates, special occasions or family dinner. Wait staff is excellent and the service was very fast. Cocktail selection is outstanding with a lot of top shelf liquor. Definitely give it a try!!! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Dining adjacent to bar area - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

My daughter has me go here for the fettuccine with shrimp almost every night. Nice people, have always done takeout.

What a fantastic experience! Our server was William and he was incredible. The inside feels fancy for a pizza spot which was a nice surprise. We started with the burratta and focaccia as appetizers and wow!!!! They were incredible! We also ordered a simple cheese pizza for the kids and they kept saying it was the pizza they have ever had. My wife and I split the chicken parmigiana and it was great as well. Do not leave 30A without trying this place, you won't be disappointed. read more

Maria was a wonderful server. She answered all of our questions provided some delicious recommendations. My friends and I all enjoyed our food but were so hungry and dug right in, I only got a picture of my food. This is definitely a family friendly restaurant, great for large groups. It was our first time here and we all enjoyed it! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Pappardelle Dello Chef Dinner with shrimp - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Great service and great Italian food! Will have to come back. The lasagna and cannolis were especially good!

The food is great but the service is not good. Server changed tip amount and added $65 tip. I would watch for that.

I'm not an Italian fan .. and I'm especially not a fan of their usual decor. But this place was over the top perfection. Aside from the exterior appearance the inside was very nicely done. You can tell the owners and staff take pride in their work place. Clean and comfortable with an elegant dining experience the food did not disappoint. Bread and oil was fresh and delicious the caprice salad was full and fresh no skimping there.. the cheese ravioli and penne were both delicious. Server was very professional. I was so impressed that I didn't even stop to take a pic.. not normal. I'm of the opinion that every time someone says that something was off about it there's 3 more who say - nope it was great. read more

We've been regulars on 30 A for several years now. Pazzo Italiano remains by far my favorite restaurant along 30A. Not only is it exceptional Italian, this is some of the freshest and most creative food in the area. Consistent quality and excellent service. I highly recommend you try it. read more

Pazzo Italiano - Sun patio - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

We just had a Celebration of Life reception at Pazzo Italiano and it was PERFECT! Mesi and her staff coordinated with Nancy at St Rita's (just two minutes away) and had a delicious and beautiful buffet waiting for us after the service. The private event room had soft lighting, perfect music and a very cozy and inviting atmosphere. The penne alla vodka with chicken (my fave), lasagne, ravioli, amazing garlic rolls, two salads and tiramisu were all excellent. Service and timing were seamless and executed with ease by the experienced staff. We had planned for 50, but Pazzo let us quickly add another few chafing dishes when more guests showed than we had anticipated. Mesi, you and your fantastic crew get an A++! Much appreciation for a wonderful send off for our loved ones! I can recommend you and Pazzo without reservation. read more

Really loved dining here. The owner or manager was extremely helpful and kind. We went on Valentine's Day as a family and it was packed. The food was amazing and the only reason they don't get a 5 star is because they don't make their own pasta!!! Fabulous yummy food, highly recommend getting several dishes and sharing. Check photos for dish comments. read more

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Excellent service and great food. Definitely authentic Italian food. Very happy overall, would go back

Service was great. My picky son loves the fettuccine & pizza. We loved the bread and oil dipping sauce. Atmosphere was classy and nicer than any restaurant we have been to while vacationing down here and the prices were great. Would recommend! read more

Pazzo Italiano - Bread and oil dipping - Italian Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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The bread and dipping spices and oil were the perfect start to this meal! The food was delivered quickly and with a smiling face. They have plenty of gluten free options. I got the salmone piccante entree with gluten free pasta. It had roasted peppers and mushrooms with the pasta. I was only able to eat half of it so I got a take home box. We had to try the flourless chocolate cake and it was amazing! It is a great option for a gluten free dessert. read more

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This is a quiet, cozy, place away from the hustle and bustle of Destin. Our server was very friendly, knowledgeable, attentive, and helpful. The food was outstanding! I highly recommend getting the Barata as an appetizer. My veal saltimbocca was excellent! My dad's lasagna was loaded with Bolognese and was very tasty. My mom had a Parmesan crusted fish that was topped with an artichoke and crab meat sauce. I'm not a fan of fish for the most part, but I tasted this, and it was also good. It's impossible to choose a dessert here. They are all really good and aren't too heavy. Hands-down the best Italian food I've ever had on this part of the beach. I will definitely be back. read more

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We came under high recommendations and were disappointed, particularly when considering the cost. Our server forgot our appetizer, which delayed our meal. While the porchetta was great, the mains had obviously been reheated, which didn't work out that well. It was crowded, and our server was kind. read more