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Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Sure our name, Po Pazzo, is Italian, but the food pays homage to the best urban bar and grille. Sound Crazy?
That's what Po Pazzo means, just a little crazy.
Our menu is filled with great appetizers, ample steaks, superb salads and unique side dishes. Our wonderfully extensive bar serves the best wines and liquors. Our staff is friendly and ready to serve.
Eating out should be an experience:
Part entertainment, part theater, and of course, all fun. That's what Po Pazzo
ultimately represents; music, food and friends.
Po Pazzo, a new kind of Bar and Grille by Busalacchi.
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That's what Po Pazzo means, just a little crazy.
Our menu is filled with great appetizers, ample steaks, superb salads and unique side dishes. Our wonderfully extensive bar serves the best wines and liquors. Our staff is friendly and ready to serve.
Eating out should be an experience:
Part entertainment, part theater, and of course, all fun. That's what Po Pazzo
ultimately represents; music, food and friends.
Po Pazzo, a new kind of Bar and Grille by Busalacchi.
39 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 39 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(20)
- special occasion(20)
- fit for foodies(19)
- romantic(16)
- notable wine list(10)
- good for groups(7)
Po Pazzo Bar & Grille Reviews List
Review 1 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just Excellent! Eric, our
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just Excellent! Eric, our waiter, made us comfortable from the second he arrived at our table... He even allowed me to finish my story with our guests, instead of interrupting. The bar has great top shelf choices, the wine list also offers great choices. The food was awesome- the short rib stack appetizer, the pork osso bucco, and the special seafood grill were outstanding. The Carpaccio was a little disappointing as the meat was a bit fatty and stringy. Overall, though, another wonderful experience at Po Pazzo. Looking forward to returning."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 2 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Road appeal was not outstanding,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Road appeal was not outstanding, but the interior was very nice. Valet parking only(for a $7.00 fee). A bit loud. The food quality was very good. Very nice menu and specials. Corkage fee of $25 is ridiculous."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 3 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
as always............excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"as always............excellent! nothing more needs to be said."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT:-( The
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT:-(
The service was just OK. When we finished our meal the server came walking by the table and tossed the check on it. He never asked it we wanted dessert or after dinner drinks. It was almost like he wanted us out of there so he could get more use of the table.
My sister enjoyed her steak and scallops, but for the price, very small portions.
I had the Pork Ossumbuco.It was aweful. There was no way it was prepared the correct way. It was very fatty, no flavor and lots of bones. I beleive it was cooked in a pot of boiling water...it was terrible. I have been to many fine dining establisments, but I think this was by far the worst."
The service was just OK. When we finished our meal the server came walking by the table and tossed the check on it. He never asked it we wanted dessert or after dinner drinks. It was almost like he wanted us out of there so he could get more use of the table.
My sister enjoyed her steak and scallops, but for the price, very small portions.
I had the Pork Ossumbuco.It was aweful. There was no way it was prepared the correct way. It was very fatty, no flavor and lots of bones. I beleive it was cooked in a pot of boiling water...it was terrible. I have been to many fine dining establisments, but I think this was by far the worst."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
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Review 5 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
PoPazzo is the best restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"PoPazzo is the best restaurant in Little Italy."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 6 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
2nd time here and loved everything.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"2nd time here and loved everything. Live music in the bar but could also be enjoyed in the dining room. Service was friendly and efficient. We had a wonderful evening."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Impeccable service and even
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Impeccable service and even better food. My date loves ravioli and orders it every chance she can get...and Po Pazzo's "Ravioli Di Arigosta" was the best she has had anywhere. My steak was excellent, both in preparation and in cut. Will definitely return in the future."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hip Vibe & Sophisticated Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was outstanding & you can't beat the ambiance. Would definitely dine there again!"
Dined on 03/21/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Don't Miss This Experience!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I love Po Pazzo's. The food is incredible. Ambiance first class. As a certified etiquette consultant, this is my "go-to" restaurant in Little Italy for teaching our fine dining etiquette sessions. The seafood chowder is indescribably magnificent as is the butternut squash ravioli. Wait staff is also friendly and work with my needs and requirements during sessions."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and atmosphere always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and atmosphere always delightful!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Valentines Day AA submissoin
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I enjoyed the atmophere and the waiter was very pleasant and observant to our needs. We attended on Valentines Day and I noticed that I had only two selections to choose from of which was too expensive in my opinion. There was a selection of $36.00 each or another choice of $64.00 each. I didn't care for that. I would like to see a more "open menu" on Valentines Day or any other special day like that."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The pricing was higher than
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The pricing was higher than I remembered. All in all...overpriced."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
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Review 13 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is always good. Good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is always good. Good wine selection. Bar is lively. Service is usually good, but I think the place wasn't prepared for the weekend after Valentine's day so service was a bit lacking."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful ambience. ....stellar
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful ambience. ....stellar service from Chiago......his knowledge of the menu and his ability to describe it to us made a great difference. Food was unbelievable."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
GREAT food and Friendly staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service are GREAT This place has a wonderful ambiance. Having lived in Italy for some time I find the food authentic and the staff to be friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back!!!"
Dined on 01/14/2013
2009
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Review 16 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Overall, the food was very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, the food was very good, but a little disappointing compared to my last visit when I was in town a year ago. My guest raved about her veal and ravioli. And the burata antipasto (a special that night) was excellent and a generous serving for 2. But, my pasta did not taste homemade (which it definitely was on last visit) and the cannoli was mediocre, with a shell that was much thicker and tougher than a connoli shell should be. Service was great. I would eat here again, but will ask more questions next time before making some selections."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2004
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Review 17 for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As a vegetarian it was super
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As a vegetarian it was super easy to find things on the menu, the butternut sqaush was super yummy!"
Dined on 01/19/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Po Pazzo Bar & Grille
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic