Cocozza American Italian

The entrees here are presented nicely and look good however they are lacking in taste. Everything here is bland. Chicken Parmesan is very bland. Reminds me of Hospital food. Lacks seasoning. The Marinera Sauce tastes like it came straight out of a can. Overall the food here is Fair at best and certainly not worth the price.

Had the BEST time this evening. We walked in with a party of 6, and due to reservations we had to sit on the patio. We were originally worried about the cold, but Cocozza accommodated us excellently!! They brought us each blankets to sit under while we ate, and had heaters running on the patio which helped to keep us warm. Koby greeted us quickly with water, offered whatever drinks we would like, and also had great non alcoholic options as I am pregnant. ☺️ Highly recommend the Limonata Italian soda! The cheesy garlic bread was delicious, and I absolutely loved the Vodka Rigatoni. It was amazing. My mother also thoroughly enjoyed the filet mignon. Koby was attentive, checked on us frequently, and was very personable even in the cold! The desserts were wonderful, we loved the tiramisu and the cannolis. Would highly recommend dining at Cocozza, and you should ask for Koby! :)

Cannot rave enough about my experience at this place. Every staff member was friendly and attentive, the valet was wonderful, and the owner was present which I always love to see. It is currently decorated for Christmas and just the whole atmosphere felt like I was in a hallmark movie. And the food…wow! Best chicken piccata I have ever had, and the appetizers were also delicious. I came across this place on a business trip and searched google for restaurants with the best mocktails. The lemon basil spritz was fantastic. Refreshing but not too sweet or sour. I 10/10 recommend Cocozza!

So I’m in Memphis for the first time ever and decided to dig up an Italian joint… Let me tell you how amazing this spot is! I started off with some crispy eggplant fries with some marinara sauce, super light and tons of flavor, wow! Then got my cab to start off before my entree; ordered vodka rigatoni with grilled chicken and Italian sausage… super flavorful and creamy, amazing!!! I had some space for desert and ordered the Amaretto Flan! For Pete’s sake, yum to the yum yum yum!!! You find yourself in Memphis, you better pays these guys a visit! The staff is amazing!!! I’m coming back!!! The ambience is classy and the music is perfect over dinner!!! I promise you will love this place. Parking was relatively easy. I also heard from the bar tender the owners have a joint called Majestic Grille… I’m coming so stay tuned!!!

We are from out of town and found this place on Google maps. It was a Monday and we didn’t have reservations, but they were still able to accommodate us at the bar. Franklin the bartender was amazing! He was super busy but he was also very attentive to everything we needed!! The food was all amazing, and such large portions!! We will definitely be back next time we are in Memphis!

Cozy, quaint, family owned Italian restaurant. My favorites, are everything! You can't go wrong!

BEST HOMEMADE CANNOLI I'VE EVER HAD. Great find that we added to regular rotation! They were able to fit us in on a Thursday afternoon but I recommend reservations. The atmosphere and service were great. Parking is pretty accessible in the parking lot behind. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the garlic bread, antipasto and sausage rigatoni. The portions were good and we left very satisfied. Loved it all, go visit!

It's one of my favorite restaurants in mud island. I absolutely love their garlic cheese bread and fried mozzarella. My favorite entrees are tortellini and lasagna. Good service and great price.

Such a cute place! I went for dinner with my colleagues last week and w head a great time. The staff was so nice, accommodating, and gave us great service. We ordered the garlic bread as an appetizer and omg I want to eat this every day of my life. The dipping sauce is incredible. I ordered the chicken piccata - it was delish! Came with a side of pasta with read sauce. A number of my friends ordered the vodka rigatoni and they were all very pleased! I can't wait to go back!

My expectations for this place were out of this world: my son and wife ate here two nights in a row when they came to visit University of Tennessee Medical School.... They both proclaimed it to be the best Italian food they have ever eaten, and my wife is half Italian!!!!! Like holy crap, right??? For me, it was pretty good .... The house salad was my favorite part of the meal. I had the spaghetti marinara and the sauce had some heat in it that took away from the flavor. They both loved the vodka rigatoni, and the chicken Parm..... Tiny and homey inside. Can be very loud if you were in the wrong part of the restaurant. We lucked out and had one of the very few booths. My son says it cheapens a restaurant to give out free bread, but I would've appreciated some bread to eat with my salad ..... Also strange that they serve soft drinks in cans and no brewed iced tea... Service was perfect. We will surely be back for reason stated at the beginning of this review ....

Delicious! Cocozza is a perfect choice for on the island dining. The staff were friendly and very attentive to our needs! Our cups were never dry! We got the bruschetta as our appetizer and I would highly recommend! The balsamic dressing was delicious. We also shared the Eggplant Parmesan and it was so good! We both ate our fill and still had leftovers! I can't wait to visit again!

Alright alright... The lady & I had a craving for Italian and this scratched the itch for suuuurrreee. I had the chicken parm which was fantastic, but her pasta???? Maaaaannnn. 10/10. Also added some garlic bread as a side. I forget our server's name but he was also fantastic. Great atmosphere too loved the holiday decorations. Had a great time

Cute little pizza / Italian place. Not a huge menu, but the basics. We had an order of chicken parmigiana. It was fine. Underwhelming but fine. The side order of penne it came either was incredibly overcooked and soft. We got 2 orders of penne Alla vodka, one with added buffalo mozzarella, one regular. The regular one was good, the one with added mozzarella was much better. Overall an ok place to run in for a quick bite. Just don't expect anything amazing.

Did an order for takeout and was very easy Order the garlic bread which is fantastic! Lots of flavor and very big portions. Then order the meatballs which comes with 3. Which are pretty decent size and again the marinara was flavorful. Lastly we got the vodka rigatoni which was amazing- however im not a huge fan of spicy foods and it does have chili flakes. Would order again but without them. The inside of the restaurant was very pretty and service was quick for pickup

Delightfully cute place on the island. All of the employees were friendly, and we were greeted with kindness and hospitality at entry. We made a reservation for our party and table was ready at arrival-- must call for parties 5 or more. Our server, Cici, went above and beyond with suggestions and service. The expansive menu options made it hard to pick, so we all ordered something different to share a fork bite. For the main, we ordered the lasagna, rigatoni, and tortellini. Absolutely rich and delicious dishes. For dessert, we ordered the chocolate chip cannolis and lemon new york cheesecake. Absolutely tasty options with the americano. Overall, I would highly recommend. We forgot we were in Memphis and felt like we travelled to Italy for the evening.

Fantastic service, wonderful menu selection, excellent service. Very popular place. Sat at the bar. Food arrived very quickly. Nothing bad to say. Definitely will return.

Am I in Italy rn? Sure feels like it! Such a great spot with fresh pasta. Their restaurant is put together so nicely and the food is fantastic. Serving sizes are generous and you'll always leave with leftovers. Great spot for a dinner outside!

Moving back to Harbor Town. So glad this is here! Food is fantastic! Always consistent. Great staff!

The LASAGNA!! Someone stole their grandma recipe lol!! The salad was good too. Tomatoes and olives were so fresh! I don't even like olives but I ate a few of those lol. The waitress gave great recommendations on food and wine. As well as a taste tester before I committed on the wine. The atmosphere is so cute and packed for a Monday!

The hostess definitely needs some work in customer service though cause the vibe was off when we went to check in with her. Like she was surprised we were there and once we verified with them that we had a reservation, and another person showing interest in us, her whole demeanor changed. As for the establishment itself, would recommend sitting outside due to the light breeze and ambiance but be mindful of mosquitoes. Our party ordered mozzarella sticks and calamari as appetizers for the table and few with arugula and Caesar salad. I ordered the vodka rigatoni, add meatballs and the grapefruit Paloma spritzer (non-alcoholic). The calamari was delicious and everything else was good, nothing much to say about it. Our waitress was amazing and attentive to our party of 6. Consistently checked up on us and made sure our drinks were never empty. Recommend trying this place out at least once but it's not something that I would frequent often.

My colleagues and I had a reservation at Cocozza for an important recruitment dinner. We were hosting a professional candidate we are trying to bring to Memphis and wanted to provide a great experience. I want to be fair: the food was quite good, and our waitress provided excellent, attentive service. However, the positive aspects were completely negated by the hostess. After we had been at our table for an hour and 45 minutes, she approached us and stated we needed to leave because another party had a reservation for our table. This was shocking, not only because we also had a reservation, but because there were other empty tables visible. When we left, there was no one waiting to be seated. The experience was professionally embarrassing and personally insulting. To be treated like an inconvenience in front of a candidate is unacceptable. As a diverse group, the interaction also left us with the distinct and uncomfortable feeling that we had been singled out. Because of the hostess's unprofessionalism and the disrespectful way we were treated, we will not return. We cannot recommend a restaurant that treats its guests this way and will be advising our colleagues and friends accordingly.

Great cheesy garlic bread real good, prices are high for the portion size, but quality is very good, credit and debit card only, no cash.

All I can say is FANTASTIC food and FANTASTIC service. Our server Brooke was the best..pleasant, friendly, extremely helpful, efficient, just THE BEST. We are coming back tomorrow ..all 4 of us in our party felt the same. Ambiance terrific as well. Best antipasto we have ever had (we are all 77 and been to Italy and loads of Italian restaurants. Also the creamiest and best cannelloni we have ever had. Vodka spritzer were unique and delicious. Main dish we had were veal parmessian and chicken picata. Can't say enough good about this restaurant highly recommended by our Air bnb host as well. Oh..almost forgot, the eggplant fries were so crispy and tasty.

What a treat! This was my first time and I can't wait to bring some friends next week! My meal was so good, I will have a hard time ever ordering anything else. Caesar salad, Pork Milanese, and we shared Amaretto flan. The best flan I have ever had! The service was attentive without being overbearing! It is a cute spot, it is small so be sure to make a reservation.

I got the chicken parm which was delicious!! The sauce was a little sweet but good! The calamari was chewy and light crispy not a fan but still tasty. The service was good. Bartender was friendly. Not a big space but luckily it was a seat open at the bar.

We were staying in the neighborhood and decided to finally try some of the local places. I mean who doesn't love a neighborhood pasta restaurant. And the verdict: not too shabby. We had several varieties and they were all at least decent. Also had a couple of cocktails which were, similarly, quite decent. Overall, a very decent, tasty neighborhood spot. If you're in the area, definitely give them a try.

Brooke was the epitome of top-notch customer service and care! She was attentive and such a shining point to our evening. The drinks were fantastic and the food was great.

I wanted to try this place when they were trialing at Majestic, but finally got out to Harbor Town to try their new B&M. It's not a cheap visit so just beware if you're dining on a budget. Everything we had was good. The food is what you'd find at most Italian restaurants. It was my favorite experience in Memphis so far. In fairness, I do not eat pasta so I can't give you a rating there. But the veal was great, piccata delicious, show stopper? Those damn cannolis. My word were they good. Wine list is small, but they pack a punch. The Orin Swift Locations was very good. It's the old Move & a Pizza so it's a small space, but a nice setup. It gives you the mom & pop vibe. Honestly? It was missing some tunes, classical italian music, imo. Service was fine. Drinks took a minute, but food was quick to arrive and waiter was attentive. Met my expectations. I'll say it's a 3.5 but I'll give it a 4 cause I enjoyed the meal.

As usual, this place is killing it. I have to check in from time to time Food, amazing, service is still going strong! Really happy this place came to the area.. we needed something to spice up the Island some and cocozzas and their pencil points.

I had the Salmon and it was fantastic!!! I used to go to the island fav "Pizza & a Movie" that was here previously and even though some people things reminded of the place, it's been totally upgraded with a festive fun vibe. I wish the seating was a little better but I'll look past that as long as the food & service remains great.

We had a party of four last night. The service was great. I had the eggplant parmigiana. It was the best I have ever had. My wife had the nightly special the seafood pasta. It was great. Our guest had the chicken piccata and the chicken parmigiana. They loved their dishes. We sat outside on the patio. The weather was perfect. We will be back and can't wait until the new location in east Memphis opens.

My girlfriends decided to spend our ladies' night at Cocozza for Downtown Dining Week. One friend ordered an antipasto appetizer to get us started and the flavors were very tasty as they ranged from salty to spicy. The appetizer that was part of the prix fixe menu had a nice warm sauce and tangy flavors with an ample amount of mushrooms and sausage. I was impressed by the presentation of the eggplant rollatini and even more so about the texture and filling. The pumpkin cannoli was a great way to tie together the whole meal. The cream filling was just the right balance of sweet to pair with the pastry. Additionally, the lemon spritzer was refreshing and effervescent with the right combination of punch and tang. The service was good and we never had to wait long to have a need met.

Excellent food, excellent value with superb service. I highly recommend Cocozza for a great dining experience!

Best Italian in the city. Really friendly service and food was fantastic. It has a beautiful cozy atmosphere highly recommend.

We enjoyed going to Cocozza last night. The restaurant is lovely & the atmosphere very pleasant. It took a while for our server to warm up to us but she came around. The food was delicious. I couldn't believe that you don't serve iced tea? Our server said the owners don't believe it goes with Italian food. But, you're in the south & that's what we like. Think about it. Thank you. DBL

Great food, service,& ambience!! The meatballs are wonderful. I can't wait until it warms up- so we can enjoy outside dining.

First experience at Cocozza did not disappoint. All the food was 10/10 and the vodka rigatoni was 10000/10! We also got a bottle of the Umani Ronchi - perfect white wine pairing. We will be back :)

Happy hour is pretty decent. Ravioli was really good. The staff is attentive as well. Looking forward to trying one of the main dishes. The inside is really cute. Right on theme, not that big on the inside but I like what they did with the size. Cute bar on the island.

Best Italian in Memphis. Service is always amazing and food is SO consistently delicious. Ambiance feels like you're in another city.

We had one night in Memphis and came here on a Friday night for dinner after finding a post on Instagram. We made sure to make a reservation though and I'm glad we did because it was packed! There's not a great deal of seating but you're sitting pretty close to other people as I imagine it would be at an actual Italian restaurant in Italy. The server was great and made sure we got any questions answered about the menu. We ordered calamari to start and it was delicious. I loved it with the white sauce it came with. As my entree, I ordered the baked lasagna and then ordered garlic bread because there was so much delicious marinara sauce that came on the plate that I didn't want to leave any of it behind! The baked lasagna was absolutely delicious, all the flavors were there. I highly recommend. My partner got the veal Parmesan and it was great but it was not the baked lasagna!

I have never left a negative review for a restaurant, but in light of what happened last night when I entered this restaurant (at 5:15 pm), I feel compelled to. My friend and I had made an early reservation hoping for a quiet dinner. When we entered, there was one large party sitting at four tables, but otherwise the restaurant was almost empty. For some reason, the hostess put us at the table that joined the large party. We asked to be put at a table that didn't make us a part of their group. She asked if we wanted the bar. We declined saying we wanted a table and waved a hand at the near empty restaurant. She proceeded to put us at another table which was right next to the only other people in the restaurant. By this time, we were annoyed and asked if we could sit one table over, and she said "what about the bar?" -- at this point, my friend said "Let's just go somewhere else." When the hostess heard that, she said "Ok, you can have this table." We left. There are lots of great places to eat in Memphis. This kind of service (lack of) is enough for me to never try this place again.

What a lovely place with wonderful home made Italian food! The hostess Maria was so friendly and accommodating. Our waitress, Kayla was friendly, informative and provided excellent service! The food was excellently prepared! The delicious calamari appetizer was hot and crispy and different than anything we'd ever had! The entrees were all delicious...and the pasta was perfectly cooked! The cocktails were perfect and refreshing for a beautiful spring evening! The portions are HUGE and easily sharable! We had a lovely dinner!

Our party of 8 had good service and food. We were celebrating my mother's 84th birthday. We walked in with a small homemade cake (made by my niece for her grandmother) and put it on our table. When we asked for plates, we were told there would be a $15 cake-cutting fee. I asked the manager, who said it is listed on their website. I don't see anything on the website or their menu. As a lifelong Memphian who has enjoyed my mom's homemade cakes at almost every restaurant in town, this has bothered me. Still, the most disturbing part was the attitude of your manager, who was defiant and lied about this fee being on the website. And if it is on the website, please tell me where and how it helps customers who call and book reservations or folks without internet access. Do better.

Racist and rude. We came in with a reservation as soon as the hostess seen us she said "they were all booked" and I showed her our reservation on my phone they were still "all booked" she would not give any other explanation but they're booked and they don't want "my kind". Do not come there unless you want to be kicked out over the way you look, your religion, race, gender, etc. Mind you it was my first time ever trying to go there, I should have listened to the people who told me how ignorant they are and not attempted. This is not a safe place to go for anyone who doesn't fit the perfect social standard.

The restaurant has a really cute ambiance. It's decorated to feel old school but is really cute and cozy. Our server, Mackenzie, was really great. She was friendly and helpful. Food was divine. We got the toasted ravioli, lemon basil spirit free drinks, chicken Marsala, rigatoni with vodka sauce, and Caesar salad. I originally ordered the sausage rigatoni, and it was not to my taste. It had a pile of broccoli rabe that permeated every bite. If you like broccoli rabe, you'd love it, but I don't. The manager was super understanding and got me something else - the rigatoni with vodka sauce - very quickly. That dish was delicious; the sauce was similar to an arrabiatta and had quite a bit of spice. It was delicious and creamy and I highly recommend it. My mom loved her chicken Marsala and the side of pasta it came with had delicious red sauce. The lemon basil drink was refreshing and extremely basil-heavy. The Caesar salad was delightfully crisp and lemony. I only wish they offered the toasted ravioli in a larger portion; it was decadent. I don't live anywhere near here, but if I did, I'd be back.

Really nice, quaint restaurant on Mud Island. Reminds me of eating in Europe, shoulder to shoulder with other parties. We had 830 reservations and were promptly seated. Service was fantastic and the food was great. If you like Italian and want a break from the chains, check them out.

Harbor Town is lucky to have this hidden gem in its restaurant arsenal. My boyfriend took me here for a date night/birthday celebration. I've traveled a lot and this restaurant has a unique sexy charm to it that is often times only attainable in coastal cities like NYC or Boston. The place was jam packed and wait time was about 90 minutes. We did not mind and enjoyed the bustling energy of the restaurant! Many couples followed suit. Service was cool, calm, and collected under the pressure of unhappy guests. The food was spectacular - we started with the antipasti to soak up some of our cocktails from earlier in the evening...the perfect on-ramp to a delicious dinner. Please do yourself a favor and share an evening with a loved one at Cocozza!

Food was Incredible service was poor. We had a reservation at 7:30 and we didn't get seated until 7:50 and that was only after I had to go ask. Our server was so busy we only saw her four times. No one was serving us. Our food took long to come out. We saw multiple groups that arrived after us leave as we waited to get our food.

Walked in around 5 without a reservation, place was empty except for couple people at the bar. We were told we might could sit at a table in doorway to the kitchen. I decided that would be a no , so we were walking out when the hostess said she might could seat us elsewhere ( the tables and booths were all empty) as we were seated I noticed several peeks ( and I do mean peeks) were from a person at front door . Water had no ice and a small glass ( like I rinse with after brushing my teeth ) was provided. We ordered a pizza and salad and as we waited for it 2 separate occasions of people came by to see if we were doing ok.as food arrived my small water glass was empty and I flagged down another server to get a refill and another person came by to inquire if this was our first time, I told him yes for their restaurant but we were at the Lunchbox at least 4 times a month. Food was mediocre and as we prepared to leave I noticed we had been there almost an hour and on walking out there were still 14 tables still not occupied , No , we will never go back , they need customer relations experience and do not treat people without reservations with disdain

We love our neighborhood jewel. This place has the most amazing red sauce you will ever try. Everything on the menu is authentic and delicious. The entire staff is fantastic. There's an amazing patio, nice table seating, and the bar is fun to eat at as well.

Been here a couple of times & like it very much. Have tried numerous menu items & some cocktails. Some dishes were excellent & some very good but all were enjoyable. Especially like the Caesar salad & Chicken Marsala. Only thing didn't care for was the olive oil martini. Love the casual atmosphere & great, friendly service. Will be regulars -good food, excellent service, reasonable prices without the fussy atmosphere.

Our favorite easy dinner spot. Recently had the mussels special and it was fabulous. Cheesy bread and the vodka rigatoni add sausage always hits the spot. Bar service (Andy especially) is always great. Great for a date night or dinner with a group.

Service was great. Ambiance was amazing. The food just fell a little short. Was basic, nothing really amazing. I would go back for a happy hour or a nice vibe but didn't meet expectations.

The food is generic as a can of spaghetti-o's. The sauce doesn't taste homemade, it's chunky and not traditional Italian food, as the prices would make it seem. They charge extra for drinks. First time I've ever seen that extra charge on a $12 drink that is only three small sips. The portions make up for the food not being great. They give you a lot of mediocre food, which I suppose would make up for the price. The only reason I gave two stars as opposed to one. Go somewhere else if you want good Italian food. The service is commendable, checking on you frequently. For no reason. And if it gets busy be ready to be seated a foot away from the other guest. The ambiance should say "family style." But you don't actually eat with the other people, you can just sit there and hear their conversation within a few feet of you. It's harbor town prices with Raleigh-Memphis food,

One of the best restaurants I have eaten at in Memphis. The majority of the group at the table grew up with authentic Italian food in New Jersey and all were extremely pleased with everything we ate. Our favorites were the garlic bread ( perfect) Joey's rigatoni, shrimp penne with spicy marinara manicotti and chicken Marsala. And the cannolis were excellent Beverage service was a bit slow at their busiest time but did not disappoint. The server Brooke was spot on Can't wait until they open their new location in East Memphis

Ordered food to go. Was ready promptly and packaged well. Ordered cheese/garlic bread (great) and a caesar salad (very small for its price) For appetizers got spaghetti and meatballs (3) and ate it for 3 meals with the bread. Also got the stuffed shells- good but not quite as good as the spaghetti. Generous portions. A bit pricey. Would definitely go back.

Missed a few pictures and took pictures too late. The eggplant fries are served with marinara. I don't typically like eggplant plant, but my mom does, so we got them. They were amazing and perfectly cooked. The salad was good. We also tried the spaghetti and meatballs and the lasagna. They were both decent. Almost every table around us ordered the garlic bread that had cheese on it. It looked amazing. We sat on the outside patio, which was nice. Inside looked nice too. I think we had the slowest waiter out of the wait staff. Overall we enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere. We are definitely going back for the appetizers!