Welcome To Pazzo!

ITALIAN FOOD IS TWICE BLESSED BECAUSE IS THE PRODUCT OF TWO ARTS, THE ART OF COOKING AND THE ART OF EATING

From famed cookbook author Marcella Hazan in her book “The Classic Italian Cookbook”

ALFONSO DI BONITO

An Italian native and local award winning Pizza Chef for 8 years, has been learning, growing and perfecting his craft since he started in a bakery in his native Napoli, Italy when he was 14. Alfonso has a profound passion for cooking and a pride in his work because for Italians food is the centerpiece of human interaction, it’s their language of love.

LEVENTE TISCHLER

An entrepreneur spirit from a small town in Romania, started his carrier in restaurant business as early as 14. He always had the vision and dream of opening his own restaurant one day. Now, thanks to his great business spirit, intuition, dedication and unwavering passion, his vision has come alive.

WE ARE….

Two friends, two devoted family men, two restaurant lovers and now businessmen, that have been serving and delighting others for over 20+ years. We are excited to share with you our passion, our heart’s work: Pazzo Italiano.

Our menu has been carefully pieced together to bring you a combination of your favorite Italian staples, some more sophisticated flavors with a touch of fun and some new crazy combinations. We look forward to sharing our passion for taste and our love for service with you…

WOOD FIRED PIZZA

Pazzo Italiano ONLY cooks our amazing pizza in wood fire ovens that provide that rich flavor and taste you’ve come to expect from true artisanal pizza.

When looking for the best pizza in Destin & Santa Rosa Beach, please visit us and taste pizza the Pazzo Italiano way.

  • Wood Fired Pizzas

    Experience our real wood fired pizzas. Our customers return year after year to enjoy these amazing pies that help make Pazzo Italiano world famous!

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  • CATERING | PRIVATE PARTY

    Invite us to share our passion in any of your special occasions. Either in our beautiful restaurant or away from it we can make it special…

  • TOGO | CARRYOUT

    Want to enjoy our fabulous food in the comfort of your home, condo, hotel or at the beach? Call us! Relax, we will gladly prepare for you…

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| WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US |

Delicious food, beautiful restaurant, and friendly staff! “The taste of passion” is not just a slogan – the owners are truly passionate about this business and providing the best experience for their guests! Highly recommend!”

“Perfectly delicious each and every bite! The pasta sauces are absolutely authentic Italian. The pizza oven is not only the center piece of the restaurant, but also produces the VERY BEST pizza. There will be many Pazzo Italiano pizzas in my future!”

“Classic beautiful décor. Wonderful food. Excellent service. Great Pricing.”

Contact Pazzo Italiano – Santa Rosa Beach

Where to find us…

Hours of Operation:

MONDAY – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

TUESDAY – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

WEDNESDAY – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

THURSDAY – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

FRIDAY – 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

SATURDAY – 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

SUNDAY – 4:00 PM – 9:00PM

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