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Pazzo Pastaria
Authentic Italian flavors, handmade with passion in the heart of San Antonio.
4.8(5 reviews)
italian
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Authentic Italian flavors, handmade with passion in the heart of San Antonio.
Pazzo Pastaria is a beloved Italian restaurant in San Antonio, celebrated for its scratch-made pasta and authentic, family-style dining experience. With a 4.8-star rating from over 600 reviews, we offer an intimate atmosphere where every dish is crafted with care, from fresh focaccia to rich Bolognese. Our attentive staff and cozy setting make it a must-visit for Italian food lovers—just remember to book a reservation to secure your spot!
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Fresh, daily-made pasta like pappardelle and fusilli served with authentic sauces.
Includes arancini, garlic bread, and Caesar salads for sharing or starting your meal.
Indulge in house-made cakes, gelato, and espresso affogato to finish your dining experience.
Curated wines that pair perfectly with our Italian dishes, recommended by knowledgeable staff.
Intimate seating with reservation-only service to ensure a personalized and uncrowded experience.
Easily the best Italian food we've found in Texas. They make everything in house and the flavors are exactly what you're looking for. Be sure to make a reservation because the restaurant is very intimate and seating is limited. The service and staff is amazing and they are a well organized restaurant and team. They'll get our business everytime we are wanting Italian food. A gem on Nago!
Most important: MAKE A RESERVATION!! This is a hidden gem of fantastic Italian cuisine, you absolutely MUST check it out if you want a proper Italian experience. My friend and I went Saturday night, and I was beyond impressed. Our table was ready when we arrived, and there was no way we would have gotten in without a reservation...so glad my friend thought ahead. Service is excellent! They are friendly, genuine, and attentive. They let us know that the kitchen is very busy before we ordered, so that we knew what to expect. They know their menu and their wine selection well, and everyone treated us with a smile. These people clearly love working here...and that shows in the quality of food & service. The bread service is only $3, and the presentation of the oil & balsamic vinegar is brilliant...they serve it in an inverted metal ramekin, and pull it off the plate when it is served, with fresh grated parmesan. The focaccia is delightful...a little more dense than what you would get in Italy, but that's due to the flour used here vs. Italy...gluten content is lower, so there's less loft to the dough. Excellent flavor and seasoning is perfect. I got the Pappardelle Bolognese, and I have to say it was as if I was in Italy again (been several times). The noodles are made fresh daily, and the pappardelle had a consistency and quality that fits in with Northern Italy. Very close to the tagliatelle that I learned to make from scratch on my last trip. The sauce was excellent, with quartered mushrooms and ground meat. The consistency was a little different than the homemade Bolognese that my Italian friends make (theirs is a bit creamer, with smaller clumps of meat..probably because they cook their sauce for 18 hrs) but it did not detract at all from the dish. The little dab of marscapone is a nice touch. I didn't add any cheese or pepper flakes to it, even tho they offered, and it didn't need it. We also ordered the arancini, which were delicious. Softer than what I've had in Rome, but that's perfectly fine in my book. Tomato sauce was rich and smooth, perfect consistency and quantity for the arancini. The staff and owners are excellent, and elevated an already enjoyable meal to an exceptional experience. We shared a slice of cake, the special for the night (I forget what it was, farina something with caramel sauce) and it was heavenly. I also got an espresso affogato, and it was nice. Only complaint I could find for the night was the gelato was extra dense, more like ice cream, so it took a bit of effort to get the espresso mixed in...and that's a very minor thing to complain about. This is my new favorite restaurant in San Antonio...I *WILL* be coming back!!!
Don’t let the outside fool you. This is a cute little Italian place. Service was great! They offer lunch size portions. We ordered Cesar salads, the garlic bread, Alfredo w/chicken, and chicken parm. Besides the chicken being a bit bland for the Alfredo everything was really good. Don’t skip the garlic bread!
Another one of our favorite San Antonio restaurants that we haven’t been to in a while. Pazzo’s Pastaria on Nagadoches is an off the beaten path Italian restaurant where they make their own pasta. It’s usually crowded and it was the night we went. This was probably the first and only time the food didn’t meet or exceed expectations. We had Fusilli Gargonzola with chicken, spaghetti carbonara, and penne alla Rustica. The Fusilli didn’t have has much pasta as usual and a lot of chicken and the carbonara wasn’t creamy and little watery. The penne alla Rustica was tasty as usual. The service was great, the atmosphere is nice considering what they have to work with. Even though this experience wasn’t what we were used to we’d recommend Pazzo’s, very nice owners and the food with freshly made pasta is normally very good.
From the moment we walked in, we felt like part of the family. The warm, welcoming atmosphere made the evening feel special and comfortable at the same time. The staff was genuinely friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. The food was absolutely outstanding. The scratch-made pasta was some of the best we’ve ever tasted—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with sauces that tasted like they came straight from Italy. Every bite reminded us why authentic Italian cooking is truly an art. This is hands down the best Italian meal we’ve had in a long time. It’s the kind of restaurant that leaves you already planning your next visit before you’ve even left. Just make sure to book ahead—reservations are a must, and for good reason. Highly recommend to anyone looking for authentic Italian food with a true family touch.
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