Cuoco Pazzo Trattoria

Come on you guys, GO! This is the best Authentic Italian in Mount Pleasant. The owner's Davida and Paola take so much pride in the service, and the food! My go to is the lasagna, or Marsala . Tonight the Italian Meatloaf Special rocked me! Bartender David is the best!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely excellent! Beef tenderloin, mushrooms, ravioli, meatballs, spaghetti…we both felt it was the best Italian we’ve had. And that Marsala sauce…WOW!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

My boyfriend and I love this restaurant. The staff and the general manager Kacey made our experience exceptional. Kacey went out of his way to ensure that we had a perfect meal and continued to check in on us throughout the dining process. They have the best gluten free pasta (and regular pasta) in town. We are so looking forward to going back and dining with them again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great Italian food- Nice Italian Family owned!!

Had to wait around 15 minutes to be seated, despite making a reservation.
Out of a party of four, it was only possible for two of us to get the drinks we wanted. Luckily, they had some red wine that wasn’t very nice.
Butter for your bread? That’ll be twenty five cents.
Want an alternative for the parmesan cheese on your pasta? Not going to happen.
Mismatched cutlery with a kind of Goodwill vibe? Oh yeah.
A free limoncello because it’s your birthday? “Not at this place”
Mind you, if you like a waiter who’s so rushed off his feet and apologises seemingly every 15 seconds of his working life, you’re in luck. I think some more staff might be in order on a Saturday night.
(The server was actually very nice).

We visited this restaurant on Valentine's Day to celebrate our wedding anniversary, and while the evening started on a great note, the experience took an awkward turn.

Our waitress was initially very kind and even brought us wine samples to help us choose, which we really appreciated. However, the issue arose when our order arrived. There was an extra portion of pasta for our kids, which I hadn't ordered. I mentioned that we had only requested one portion for them to share. The waitress quickly responded that she would take it back and said something unexpected--that she would pay for it herself. At first, I didn't even hear this, but my family did, and when I realized what she said, I called her back to let her know we'd be happy to keep the pasta and pay for it. I wouldn't want a server to be penalized or to pay out of pocket for a mistake. However, she kept insisting that she would take care of it, repeating that she would pay for it, which made the situation feel very uncomfortable.

The whole interaction left us feeling awkward, and we weren't sure if this was due to a restaurant policy where employees are held accountable for incorrect orders. To make things even more uncomfortable, as the restaurant was closing, we noticed two staff members (probably chef) staring at our table from the kitchen door, which only added to the odd atmosphere.

While the food itself was alright, the overall experience left us feeling uneasy instead of enjoying what should have been a special night. To ensure the waitress wasn't negatively impacted, we left a generous tip, hoping it would make up for any potential loss. Ultimately, while the service started off great, the way the situation was handled made it a very unusual and awkward dining experience.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

there couldn’t be a more perfect restaurant. Hospitality was amazing. Food was delicious with perfect portions a nice ambience even the chef came out to greet us we will be going there often now

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just a bit of a disappointment from what I had been told

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

I always prefer to come here with my family. The service is always very good and the food is always very delicious. Every time I come I try something different and it always surprises me… and they are very attentive to me and my children and I always look good with the people I bring. Today they gave me a special gift for my son that made me feel like I was in Argentina with the sweet bread that we called for Christmas

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good old school place....great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Piccata, Lasagne, Chicken Marsala

Get the Manicotti al Forni and ask for the grated cheese. So fresh, melts in your mouth. The service was excellent and food came out fast. One of the top Italian restaurants in Mount Pleasant!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have been here for multiple Christmas eve dinners and historically it has been good which is why I kept coming back. This year however was a disappointment. Reservation was at 7, but did not get sat until 7:45. The appetizers were ok, but the main dishes which did not come out until 9 were room temperature/cold. The manager did apologize for the long wait at 8:45. I know food costs are rising, but the food quality and portions decreased. Overall, the evening is not what was experienced in years past and unfortunately I will not be returning next year.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 3

The food always looks great yet everything I've had has been oddly bland. The restaurant can be loud as well, but I understand why my family likes coming since there are few Italian cuisine options in the area.

If I could give this place 1000/10 I would. Pizza is authentic, the flavors, the sauce, just top tier. The service was amazing as well, very personable. I couldn’t recommend this place more!! My family and I will definitely be back.

Such a wonderful restaurant! Food was fresh, and tasted amazing! Everyone ordered something different and every dish was perfection. The brushetta was some of the best I have ever had. Will definitely come back, can't wait to try something else!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tiramisu, Gnocchi, Chicken Parmesan