Pazza Market & Cucina

Love this little place it is absolutely perfect. Food great location great. Super selection of gluten-free pastas. Had nice variety of pastry. Wines oils all from italy.the lasagna was to die for just perfect not too much sauce and the right combination of spices. The salad was also delicious as well as the pizza. The crust was very nice very rustic very thin delicious. Our server Emily was on top of every detail this is one of the best places I've eaten at UTC in a long time.

Wow, what a Gem :) just hot back from Italy and the food here is Excellent! Service was great from Kris! You can tell this Cocina cooks from the Heart.

Certainly! Here's an improved and slightly longer version of your review: --- I visited this restaurant last week with a friend for lunch. While the overall experience was decent, there were a few things that stood out to me, both good and bad. Let’s start with the positives: the pizza was absolutely fantastic—perfectly baked with a great balance of flavors. The pasta was also excellent, cooked to perfection and very flavorful. If you’re in the area and enjoy Italian cuisine, I’d definitely recommend giving these dishes a try. My main complaint, though, was with the tomato soup. While I was looking forward to it, I found it to be much too thick for my taste—it lacked the smooth, comforting consistency I typically expect from a good tomato soup. Overall, while there’s room for improvement in certain areas, the quality of the soup and pasta makes this place worth a visit if you're nearby.

Loved it here! It was my first time at Pazza and did brunch. The place is clean and offer inside and outside seating. The staff is kind and friendly. I got the belini mock tail, which was refreshing and not overly sweet. I got the polenta and short rib- it was so delicious! The polenta was soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside and paired beautifully with the poached egg and the sauce. The short rib was sooo soft and tender. The sauce on the short rib was flavorful as well. I devoured that meal and left a clean plate haha, it was that good. I will definitely be coming here again. I highly recommend brunch at Pazza!

Everything we ordered is made in-house and tasted delicious! We shared family-style. It was a bit chilly outside, but they offered blankets to keep us warm. Also, the bathroom was so cute. I also bought some packaged pasta, sauce, and cookies as gifts for friends and family. Will definitely return next time we're in San Diego.