Aqua Pazzo

Absolutely beautiful place. Steven was so awesome in accommodating my family and making sure we had a place although the place was packed!! Make sure to do a reservation and do them early if you plan on going to guarantee a spot. Even if you had to wait 2 hours it’s so worth it!! And Cory was our server. 10/10 made sure we got everything we could need and went above and beyond with the service. Definitely can say he was up there in the best waiters I’ve had at any restaurant! Receptionist was also very kind. You can tell these people love their job and that makes the experience feel like the business is a huge family. Other than the amazing service from all the staff the food was immaculate. I highly suggest the ribs with the noodles! I had also gotten the bees knees as my drink and it was refreshing! Definitely gives a nice warm day out on the patio vibes. And of course I had dessert and let me tell you!! Their chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream is now my favorite dessert there! I highly recommend that dessert! On top of that the place is beautiful! Would be amazing for a date night. It’s dimly lit but with the hanging lights and not to mention the indoor pond on the patio is the prettiest sight I’ve seen in a restaurant ! Definitely look through the photos on their Facebook and on the reviews. It is a little pricey but I can see why!! Remarkable staff, beautiful views, and delicious foods! If you like coffee too you can give their coffee a look! They have many options as well as their wine list! If you’re on the edge of coming here just go! I don’t care for Italian foods or food of this sort but this changed my mind completely. I had no complaints whatsoever. :) Would absolutely come here again after the care we got tonite.

Absolutely wonderful experience. It was my first time there and took my wife with me for a dinner date. Our server Mark was very polite and professional and helpful with the menu items. The Calamari was cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. The pasta was perfectly al dente. The chicken my wife had was so succulent and fell off the bone and the flavors were incredible. Overall the atmosphere was very pleasant and if you have the time and money to make it there it is definitely worth your while. The tiramisu was the best I've had in years.

so so good!! i’ve been here multiple times and it never disappoints. not only is the atmosphere the best in the area, especially the patio, the food is always delicious. pictured is the margarita pizza, salmon, fennel sausage rigatoni, spaghetti and clams, tortellini vodka sauce, and a meatball (my fave). the martinis are excellent and so is the wedding soup. perfectly cooked calamari and you can’t go wrong with butter cake to finish. i’m always looking forward to my next visit!

We had a great birthday celebration on a Tuesday early evening. We had reservations but the crowd was small when we arrived. We were immediately seated. Water, bread and dipping oil quickly appeared. Our server was prompt and efficient throughout. He also delivered four, yes four, menus and a wine list. None of the menus were crowded but several were oversized and awkward to navigated. We enjoyed the bread and oil and our entrees arrived quickly. Tues is $14 pasta night. We got arrabiata and a carbonera dishes that were excellant. The portions were right sized so we had room for the butter cake dessert. We had a glass of Merlin with dinner but passed on coffee. Overall, this was a great meal. But....the decor was an open "industrial" ceiling painted black. When the crowd was small it was no problem. As the crowd grew, the noise grew until conversation wasn't possible. The open kitchen area was nice to watch but made the noise worse. I think we will look at patio seating next time. There will be a next time. A great meal and experience with wine and dessert for under $60. You would have to be crazy not to go back.

Absolutely wonderful high end restaurant, the drinks, food and service were great!! Big shout out to Mark our waiter 👍🏻☺️👍🏻felt very welcomed and not rushed like you do at some other places. Few things that I'd say on the downfall they definitely need to update the women's bathroom cause there's 1 stall. An if you want to be seated near the koi fish make sure you ask ahead of time. Reserve because this place gets busy and we can see why. Beautiful, peaceful, layed back place with amazing food, drinks and not excessive TVs. We'll definitely be returning 🥰🤌🏻

Two words : Butter Cake, but that is not the only appeal of the restaurant. The atmosphere is great. I went during the holiday season the decoration and coziness of the establishment fit the theme nicely. Also the staff are efficient and friendly. My party orders the pork chop meal and their pizza ( I believe it is the only one that has spice to it). Both entrees were delicious. When I go next time I will probably order the pizzas again as it is nice dish to eat with others.

We make dinner reservations here a couple of times a year and always request patio seating next to the koi pond. The atmosphere and lighting on the patio sets the perfect mood, especially after dark (we always request a late reservation time just for the ambiance). The food is always exceptional and so is the service. The dessert options never disappoint either. I always show up thinking I know what I'm going to order, and as soon as I see the specials menu I find something else that sounds too good to pass up. I still have yet to try their house-made pasta. Maybe next time! We always make our reservations over a month in advance and that usually guarantees us the seating we prefer (there are only about 10 tables that are right next to the pond). The other patio tables are still great, but you can't look at the fish...

Absolutely the best Italian restaurant I've eaten at in all my travels. The food was amazing and homemade pastas were fantastic. We got a bottle of wine (or two lol), had an appetizer, shared 2 main courses and enjoyed the butter cake dessert whis was AMAZING. The atmosphere and ambiance of the place make it a nice touch to enjoy a meal and coi pond if your sitting in the outdoor area. I will surely make this a stop on my travels when visiting my family out here again.

This has been my favorite elevated spot in Youngstown since it opened. I no longer live here but eat here every time I visit home. I've held several birthday celebrations for family members and a few date nights here. I've sat at the bar, inside, outside, and in party rooms. I've had almost all the pastas and appetizers. I especially love a pasta Tuesday night whether it's $12 or 20% off. And don't get me started on the butter cake. Magical. I've always had great service. And last night I had even better. The team, including Corey, went above and beyond when there was a misunderstanding with the party size and check. He quickly solved the miscommunication & assured me everything was set. I always will recommend this spot. And I'll keep coming back!

Service at the bar was great and those guys were MOVING. Nice, comfortable, relaxing seating at the bar. The Orange Blossom Bees Knees was off the mark with too much lemon but the Pineapple Martini and Blueberry Lemon drop were magnificent. The organic chicken milanese was cooked to perfection. The risotto was a bit underwhelming, a little overcooked, very dry and clumpy. The rigatoni fennel sausage broccolini has been a long time favorite with us. It was good but something has changed with the sausage for a downwards slide. The butter cake is to die for.

Ok, I just came back from a week around Boston. Ate my own weight in lobster and seafood. Still had a taste for it so I ordered the tuna appetizer and the lobster pasta entree from the seasonal menu. Off the charts flavor and texture for both. The tuna was sliced so thin it melted into my mouth. The lobster was buttery and sweet with the asparagus and tomatoes adding a great contrast and texture. But it was all topped by the butter cake. Who ever heard of a balsamic glaze on a sweet dessert? It makes the strawberries pop and the great contrast between the warm cake, the ice cream and the cake filling explodes with flavor. The only downside is they aren't open for breakfast and lunch, because I could eat it all day. Staff is all attentive and friendly.

First timer! We sat at the bar due to them only accepting reservations, maybe because it was a Saturday? It's a pretty fun atmosphere and people are friendly, which I appreciate because I hate going somewhere where I'm uncomfortable or feel like I stick out! Got the fried calamari for an appetizer with high expectations coming from an Italian restaurant, and was not disappointed! Fried perfectly & the plate presentation was interesting, sadly didn't snap a picture beforehand. Decided to try Cacio E Pepe. It was very good & piping hot fresh, no complaints as I ate the whole dish! I've wanted to try this on several other occasions, but never did since I always fall for familiar foods but I'm glad I stepped out! Oh & the butter cake... all I heard was raving reviews, so I was tempted to try for myself. What a luxurious dessert! It's not a massive serving of something sweet that you wouldn't be able to finish. The ice cream paired with the buttery soft flaky cookie-esque cake is something I've never experienced. Definitely a hit! I get it.

This place was all around incredible. We got seated right beside the fish pond and it was a crazy good view the whole time we were eating. We started with one of the appetizer boards and everything was great I don't remember the certain type of cheese but it tasted like ice cream and melted in your mouth. The bread was really good. I've never been a fan of bread and oil but I'm sure people love it. I got the caco e pepe with mushrooms on the side. I have to say those mushrooms were the best I ever had they had like a sweet and sour almost taste with an amazing texture. From the time we ordered our entrees it was a little over 15 minutes before they came out. We had appetizer entrees and desert in less than an hour. Our server mark was very attentive and he even brought over fish food for us to feed the fish towards the end of our meal. We had the brownie and the butter cake for dessert which both were insanely good. If you are considering eating at this place definitely give it a try!!!

Didn't go because of their reservation policy. We booked 8 people and had six coming into town, three from Texas and three from Philly. If for any reason we had to cancel inside of 24 hours it is $25 charge per person on the card on file holding reservation. Told them give us until that morning to see if all arrived, flat out no..... Sorry, that place is not that good, so we booked at The Blue Wolf Tavern, FANTASTIC food at three quarters of the price!! Will never go there with owners with such an attitude.

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

We had a lovely experience the food was exquisite the ambiance delightful and the staff was attentive and sweet Thank you for a nice evening

This was a wonderful dining experience. We got reservations for a Wednesday, and we needed it! When you call for reservations, make sure to ask about the "outdoor" area. That area is the coolest place to eat. If you can figure out a time to see the sun go down, do that! Our waitress was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was gorgeous. The arancini was a must from the appetizer menu. We all loved our meals. My husband and I split a pizza...soo good...and a rigatoni and meat special for the week. I can't wait to go back!

I went to ask on Tuesday night if I could pay for my son and daughter-in-law's anniversary dinner which was the following night. I also had a pick for them to put in their dessert from their wedding cake. I was assured they would do this for me and took my debit card info and the pick. The following night after I knew my son was home from there I asked to make sure they followed my directions. NOPE! They didn't do either. I called and left a message for AP to call me, but no call. I called Thursday and after being on hold for a long while, was told the manager would call me back. Well, it's Friday morning and again, no call. I am so disappointed in them. Worst part, this is my son and daughter-in-law's favorite place!! And now I have to go back to retrieve the pick from the cake. Thank for ruining my surprise AP.

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.

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.

Camille our server was fantastic!! Ambiance was beautiful. Happy hour at table service until 630 was a definite plus!! Camille made recommendations and suggestions on the summer menu. The octopus carpaccio was absolutely tender and fantastic! Pasta was cooked all dente to perfection. My only complaint was the noise level outside. It was loud that I felt like I was yelling across the table and had a headache when in walked out.

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

This place is oh so lovely! Such a beautiful interior and lots of room to have a girls night, date night, etc.! I tried the Italian wedding soup, Sicilian greens, and the rum bundino for dessert and it was all delicious. Beware for your breath that the greens are quite garlicky. Would definitely recommend for your next dinner out!

As I primarily reside west of Pittsburgh, on occasion instead of going into the City, I'll choose to cross the border into Ohio for a change in scenery. As such for not being a Boardman local, I doubt if I would have heard of this place if it wasn't for another Yelp Elite I follow posting about it. Despite not being on the beaten path AND in a very non-descript building, this Italian restaurant is VERY popular. I'd say reservations are a MUST and need to be booked by phone if have a preference of where to sit as there are three sections with different ambiances. The two indoor seating sections have the same warm low lighting but one has a bar and the other the open kitchen. Our reservation time was for when the sun was still out and so we requested a table out on the enclosed open-air patio section. It was bright and somewhat like being in a botanical garden including a koi fish pond. Our attentive and friendly waiter bought to the table complementary bread and oil to start. I very much enjoyed their pomodoro sauce and the thinness of their ravioli pasta stuffed full of spinach and cheese mix. The mushroom pizza, meatballs, and butter cake ordered by others were liked too. Note: as mentioned on their menu all their pasta is cooked al dente which is just the right texture for me but was less liked by the others. We purchased a bottle of their homemade marina sauce to-go right from the table. We all very much enjoyed celebrating the special occasion of Mother's Day with a meal here.

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.

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

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

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

We were not disappointed during our first visit. We sat at the bar, which is first come first serve. But there is also a beautiful outside enclosed patio bar that is also first come first serve. The wait staff was attentive and gave great suggestions and service. The decor inside is intimate and a great date night venture. The outside patio was beautiful and busy! The food was great! Appetizers to dessert. Try the seasonal specials when you visit!

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!

Really enjoyed the ambiance and menu items. The indoor patio is beautiful and even includes a koi pond! The staff was incredibly helpful and nice.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Leave room for the butter cake. 5* service; 5* ambiance and decor; 4* food. Loved the tuna carpaccio appetizer; served with lemony arugula. Found the mushroom pizza too salty. Ate very little of it. I added broccolini; maybe that was a mistake. Loved the butter cake. Very delicious. Easy parking in their own lot

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

With so much going on recently with the Covid-19 pandemic, I've been trying to eat at mostly local restaurants. I decided to try Aqua Pazzo, as I've been telling myself that I need to eat here one evening. They've introduced a "Curbside Pickup" menu and I decided to try it out. It was a Tuesday, which is when they feature "$10 Pasta Tuesday's" I thought to myself that this was a great price-point to give them a try. I decided to order the pappardelle bolognese for my entree and the Sicilian Greens as an appetizer. Both were good and you can tell that they utilize the highest quality ingredients available to produce this food. I did think the portion size of the pasta was a little small, but maybe it was reduced for the special pricing on Tuesdays. Regardless, it was super flavorful and well-prepared. The service was good, the girl that took my order on the phone was organized and knowledgeable. When I arrived to pickup my order, I was a few minutes early and she came out and brought my bill. I tendered my payment to her and she explained that she'd bring my food out as soon as it was ready. While I waited the few minutes for my food, I watched the employee work quickly and efficiently , greeting and serving several cars that arrived to pickup their curbside orders. When my food came up, she brought it out at exactly my quoted pickup time! In short, I will be back and look forward to trying another high-quality dish.

What can I say? 5 stars in every category. Ask to be seated outside, especially after dark, to a magical setting.