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Pizza restaurant in San Carlos, California

What should I order at Pazzo?

4.6 463 reviews $20 to 30 7 skippers

What to order

  1. 🥇

    Pizza

    Most frequently praised dish in the reviews, repeatedly described as thin-crust, crispy, wood-fired, and among the best or even the best pizza in the Bay Area.

  2. 🥈

    Shrimp And Grits

    Recommended several times for being especially flavorful, with perfectly cooked shrimp/prawns and grits that are compared to polenta and praised for great texture and taste.

  3. 🥉

    Cauliflower

    Mentioned multiple times as a standout side or dish, with reviewers saying it is amazing, tasty, and something they would strongly urge others to order.

  4. 4

    Salad

    The salads are repeatedly called fantastic, fresh, and tasty, with specific praise for Caesar, arugula and beet, cauliflower, and kale salads.

  5. 5

    Cavatelli In Pork Ragu

    Specifically praised for its fantastic sauce and tender braised pork, making it one of the most memorable pasta dishes mentioned.

  6. 6

    Lemon Ricotta Cheesecake

    Recommended as a light, perfect dessert finish, with reviewers also noting it as a celebratory treat.

  7. 7

    Clam Pie

    Called out as a must-order first-time dish and described as amazing, especially notable because it is a less common specialty.

  8. 8

    Arancini

    Praised enthusiastically as an appetizer that reviewers wished they had ordered more of, suggesting it was especially memorable.

Details

Location

1179 Laurel St, San Carlos, California, 94070, US

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 to 9 PM
Wednesday 4 to 9 PM
Thursday 4 to 9 PM
Friday 4 to 9 PM
Saturday 4 to 9 PM
Sunday Closed

About Pazzo

Wood-fired pizza, homemade pasta & draft beer served in a warm, lively setting with an open kitchen.

Amenities

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great wine list
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Usually a wait

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs

Parking

  • Free street parking

Frequently asked

What is Pazzo known for?

Pazzo is best known for New Haven style, wood-fired pizza with a thin, crispy crust and well-balanced sauce and cheese. Reviewers repeatedly call out the clam pizza, pepperoni pizza, and cheese pizza, along with the fresh toppings and char from the oven.

What dishes are most recommended at Pazzo?

The most recommended dishes are the clam pie, shrimp and grits, crispy cauliflower, and gnocchi. Reviewers also highlight the sausage and mushroom pizza, arancini, and homemade pastas like spaghetti and cavatelli in pork ragu.

What is the atmosphere like at Pazzo?

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with an open kitchen and a lively, bustling dinner service. Reviewers say it feels intimate and friendly, which works well for groups, couples, and solo diners who want a relaxed dinner spot.

Is Pazzo a good value, and what is the price range?

Pazzo is in the $20 to $30 price range, and reviewers generally feel the food quality makes it worth it. People mention that the pizza, pastas, and appetizers are strong enough that they are happy to return, even with a wait on busy nights.

Do you need a reservation at Pazzo?

Reservations are recommended, especially for weekend nights, because reviewers and the restaurant data both note that there is usually a wait. One review described a roughly 30 minute wait that was communicated clearly, and the food still came out quickly once seated.

Is parking available at Pazzo?

Yes. Free street parking is available.

Does Pazzo have vegetarian options?

Yes, Pazzo offers vegetarian options.

Is Pazzo kid-friendly?

Yes, Pazzo is good for kids.

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