About

5th Avenue South’s First and Favorite Italian Restaurant!

Since 1995, Pazzo! Cucina Italiana has been the heartbeat of Fifth Avenue South in Downtown Naples, serving soulful, handmade Italian cuisine with warmth, passion, and timeless charm. As the first restaurant to set the tone for this iconic strip, we’ve built a legacy on scratch cooking, generous hospitality, and a lively bar that locals and visitors return to again and again. Every detail on our menu and in our dining room is infused with intention—from the scent of garlic butter on warm bread to the bold flavors of our signature pastas and the golden glow of our courtyard.

Our kitchen honors tradition while embracing the season. Guests rave about the housemade Pappardelle with veal-pork-beef bolognese, the Lobster Fra Diavolo with hand-cut bucatini, and the Branzino “Mediterraneo” served over Meyer lemon risotto. Fresh seafood, rich ragùs, and heritage ingredients like Calabrian chiles, Castelvetrano olives, and ricotta impastata bring soul to every bite. Whether you’re joining us for our 2-Course Early Dining Menu ($39 per person, available nightly), our craveable Happy Hour at the bar (25% off appetizers, $10 Italian craft cocktails), or simply a glass of wine under the stars, Pazzo! welcomes you to a dining experience that’s romantic, familiar, and unforgettable.

Naples residents know: this is where Fifth Avenue flavor started. With over 30 years of hospitality, we’re proud to still be where the conversation flows, the pastas are tossed to order, and life is celebrated one meal at a time.

📍 Located in Downtown Naples on Fifth Avenue South
🕰️ Open nightly | Bar opens at 4:30PM | Dinner from 5:00PM
🍷 Happy Hour daily at the bar | 25% off appetizers + drink specials