This is Pazzo

A colorful Italian café in the heart of Monterey.

Italian comfort food, coffee, ice cream and a warm place to stay a little longer.

The colorful Pazzo Italian Cafè dining room in Monterey with tables, plants, the café counter and the Pazzo sign — 482 Alvarado Street · Monterey, CaliforniaExplore the menu ↓Plan your visit ↓

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Aperitivo & wine.

A glass, a bite, a little time together.

Aperitivo with orange and our charcuterie plate at Pazzo Italian Cafè — Our aperitivo with charcuterie

Red wines by the glass

Raywood Cabernet Sauvignon

OriginCentral Coast, California · United States

Plush and medium-to-full-bodied, with ripe red fruit, gentle oak, pepper and a silky finish. Choose it for a smooth, classic Cabernet.

Little story

Raywood is produced by Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles from selected Central Coast vineyards, where warm days and cool nights help preserve both ripe fruit and freshness.

Lapis Luna Red Wine Blend

OriginCalifornia · United States

Juicy and dark, with ripe blackberry, blueberry and warm brown spice. Smooth, balanced and easy to enjoy.

Little story

Lapis Luna means “stone and moon.” Its distinctive labels revive 400-year-old copperplate engravings whose faceless heroes look toward the moon as a symbol of aspiration.

Villa Venere Barbera

OriginEmilia-Romagna · Italy

Rich and velvety, with ripe cherry, plum and a lightly jammy character. A fuller, softer style of Barbera.

Little story

Barbera has deep roots in northern Italy. Its naturally lively acidity makes it especially comfortable at the table, even when the fruit is generous and round.

Poggio Pinaro Chianti

OriginTuscany · Italy

Full-bodied Chianti with red fruit, cherry, pepper and clove. Elegant tannins lead to a persistent finish.

Little story

Poggio Pinaro began with three friends who returned to Italy after harvests abroad. In Tuscany they built a project around organically farmed grapes, accessibility and respect for the land.

Lapis Luna Pinot Noir

OriginCalifornia · United States

Silky and lighter-bodied, with ripe cherry, strawberry, raspberry and soft spice. A gentler red with less weight.

Little story

Pinot Noir has thin skins and a delicate temperament. In California’s cooler wine country, ocean influence helps it retain bright red-fruit character and a graceful texture.

White wines by the glass

Raywood Sauvignon Blanc

OriginCentral Coast, California · United States

Dry yet fruit-forward, with citrus aromas, natural acidity and a crisp, juicy finish. The brightest of our house whites.

Little story

Raywood is made by Castoro Cellars in Paso Robles from selected Central Coast vineyards. Warm days build flavor while cool nights help Sauvignon Blanc keep its refreshing acidity.

Lapis Luna Chardonnay

OriginNorth Coast, California · United States

Round and smooth, with ripe apple and stone fruit, a light touch of oak and a fresh finish. Fuller and creamier than the Sauvignon Blanc.

Little story

Founded in 1999, Lapis Luna takes its name from “stone and moon.” The label art comes from 400-year-old copperplate engravings that turn every bottle into a small story of reaching higher.

Benvolio Pinot Grigio

OriginFriuli · Italy

Dry and refreshing, with apple, pear, white peach and citrus. Light, clean and easy to sip.

Little story

Benvolio means “well-wisher.” Its Friuli vineyards sit between Alpine air and Adriatic breezes, a contrast that helps the grapes ripen while keeping their bright acidity.

Le Salse Verdicchio di Jesi

OriginMarche · Italy

Brisk and mineral, with green apple, citrus and a savory, lightly saline finish. A characterful Italian white.

Wines by the bottle

Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico 2023

OriginTuscany · Italy

Piccini Orvieto Classico

OriginItaly

Coste del Vulcano Nero d’Avola 2019

OriginSicily · Italy

Warm and full-bodied, with blackberry, black cherry, plum and a savory hint of spice. A bold Sicilian red.

Little story

Nero d’Avola is Sicily’s emblematic red grape. Sun, sea breezes and the island’s varied soils give it dark fruit, warmth and a distinctly Mediterranean personality.

Ronco di Sassi Primitivo–Malbec 2022

OriginPuglia · Italy

Rich and velvety, with wild berries, cherry, blackberry, cocoa, licorice and tobacco. Smooth and generous.

Little story

Ronco di Sassi was created to evoke southern Italy: Puglia’s red earth, white masserie, sea wind and old bush-trained vines. Primitivo brings warmth; Malbec adds dark-fruited depth.

Mesa Del Sol Syrah 2016

OriginArroyo Seco, Monterey County · California

Savory and cool-climate in character, with red plum, peppercorn, iron, dried herbs and a touch of olive. Structured, distinctive and still lively.

Little story

Mesa Del Sol has used vertical tastings to show how its estate Syrah evolves from vintage to vintage. The 2016 belongs to the earlier 2014–2016 trio grown beside the Arroyo Seco Gorge.

Mesa Del Sol Zinfandel 2017

OriginArroyo Seco, Monterey County · California

Lush and rich, with ripe, caramelized fruit followed by clove and nutmeg. A dense California red with generous warmth and spice.

Little story

This Zinfandel comes from Mesa Del Sol’s historic estate at the western edge of Arroyo Seco, where shallow stony soils and cooling Pacific fog shape the fruit.

Mesa Del Sol Prima Rosso 2017

OriginArroyo Seco, Monterey County · California

A savory estate blend with cranberry, strawberry, peppercorn, toasted herbs and a gently rustic finish. Bright fruit meets peppery depth.

Little story

The 2017 Prima Rosso brings together Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese and Grenache—four grapes that tell different sides of the same Arroyo Seco vineyard.

Every Sunday · Monterey

The Italian Family Dinner.

One shared table, three courses and a new menu every Sunday. Aperitivo from 5 PM · Dinner together at 5:30 PM.

Reserve your Sunday ↗One table · New friendships · La dolce vita

Guests sharing the Sunday Family Dinner at Pazzo Italian Cafè

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Pazzo Italian CafèFamily Dinner

Lunch & dinner at Pazzo

Pizza, pasta, specialties and salads—take your pick.

Order at the counter, settle in, or take it to go. Allergies & ingredients ↓

Save room for something sweet

The perfect finish.

Ice cream, bakery & Italian coffee.

Ginger Express ice cream with candied ginger, ginger cookies and fresh basil — Ginger Express

Foresta ice cream layered with berry purée — Foresta

Switzerland chocolate ice cream with chocolate chunks, almonds and fudge — Switzerland

Ice Cream Cups

9 oz · $5.50

Two children enjoying Kids Ice Cream at Pazzo Italian Cafè

Kids Ice Cream4 oz · $3.50Vanilla · Chocolate · Strawberry

View all 18 flavors

SwitzerlandChocolate gelato, Guittard chocolate chunks, almonds, fudge syrup.
Almond BiscottiNot G-FItalian biscotti, vanilla/almond gelato, Ghirardelli caramel.
Hazelnut HazeToasted hazelnuts, hazelnut gelato, chocolate chunks, fudge syrup.
Mocha RomaEspresso-infused gelato, Guittard chocolate chunks.
King EdwardEnglish toffee, vanilla gelato, pecans, almonds, Ghirardelli caramel.
Siciliano PistacchioOur Spumoni: pistachio nuts, vanilla/chocolate gelato, candied fruit.
Chocco PeanutChocolate gelato, roasted peanuts, peanut butter, chocolate chunks.

PrinceBalsamic reduction, strawberry purée, vanilla gelato.
ForestaBlueberries, raspberries, blackberries, vanilla gelato.
Minty ChocolateFresh mint leaves, vanilla gelato, Guittard chocolate chunks.
Strawberry CrushStrawberry purée, vanilla gelato.
Cherry LoveItalian Amarena cherries, cherry purée, vanilla gelato, chocolate chunks.
Lemon KissVeganLemon sorbet, candied lemon and orange.
Ginger ExpressNot G-FCandied ginger, vanilla gelato, ginger cookies, fresh basil.
Coconut CreamCoconut milk, vanilla gelato, raspberry purée, toasted coconut.
Bombay ChaiNot G-FAssam black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, butter biscotti.
MangoVanilla ice cream layered with homemade mango purée.
LimoncelloBright lemon flavor with citrus peel. Alcohol-free.

Ice Cream Croissant

Ice cream croissants · $8.50

Lavazza Espresso whole-bean coffee used at Pazzo Italian Cafè

Affogato

Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream.

WE ARE OPEN · MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA

Find us in Monterey.

482 Alvarado Street · Stay for a meal or take it to go.

Pazzo Italian Cafè
482 Alvarado Street
Monterey, California 93940

Service hours
Open at 11:30 AM
Food served 12 PM - 8:30 PM

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Allergies & ingredient guide

Know before you order

Allergies &
Dietary Information.

Please tell our staff about every food allergy before you order.

01 · Shared preparation

Cross-contact is possible.

Our products are prepared and served in a shared environment. We cannot guarantee that any item is free from allergens or cross-contact.

02 · Major allergens

Always ask before ordering.

Products may contain milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy or sesame.

03 · Current information

Recipes and suppliers can change.

Vegan, Vegetarian and GF menu labels describe the available recipe information; they are not an allergen-free guarantee. Ask our staff to check current product labels.

For severe allergies, our shared-preparation environment may not be suitable.

Current gelato recipes

Gelato Ingredient Guide

Open each group to review the ingredient information supplied for our labels.

Gelato Cups18 items

Switzerland

Chocolate gelato, Guittard chocolate chunks, toasted nuts, fudge syrup.

Almond Biscotti

Contains gluten

Italian biscotti, almond gelato, almonds, Ghirardelli caramel.

Hazelnut Haze

Toasted hazelnuts, hazelnut gelato, chocolate chunks, fudge syrup.

Mocha Roma

Espresso-infused gelato, Guittard chocolate chunks, fudge syrup.

King Edward

English butter toffee, vanilla gelato, toasted nuts, Ghirardelli caramel.

Siciliano Pistacchio

Pistachio nuts, vanilla gelato, chocolate fudge, candied orange and lemon.

Chocco Peanut

Chocolate gelato, roasted peanuts, chocolate peanut butter cups.

Prince

Balsamic reduction, vanilla gelato, strawberry purée.

Foresta

Blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, vanilla gelato.

Minty Chocolate

Fresh mint, vanilla gelato, Guittard chocolate chunks.

Strawberry Crush

Strawberry purée, vanilla gelato.

Cherry Love

Italian Amarena cherries, cherry purée, vanilla gelato, chocolate chunks.

Lemon Kiss

Vegan

Lemon sorbet, candied lemon and orange.

Ginger Express

Contains gluten

Candied ginger, vanilla gelato, ginger cookies, fresh basil.

Coconut Cream

Coconut milk, vanilla gelato, raspberry purée, toasted coconut.

Bombay Chai

Contains gluten

Assam black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, butter biscotti.

Mango

Vanilla ice cream layered with homemade mango purée.

Limoncello

Bright lemon flavor with citrus peel. Alcohol-free.

Gelato Croissants3 items

All Gelato Croissant products contain gluten.

Very Berry

Raspberry, blueberry and blackberry purée, vanilla gelato.

Chocolate Mousse

Fudge cream, chocolate gelato, chocolate chunks.

London Bridge

English toffee, caramel, vanilla gelato, almonds.

A colorful Italian café in the heart of Monterey.

Aperitivo & wine.

Aperitivo

Our aperitivo bottles

The Italian Family Dinner.

Italian comfort, one plate at a time.

Pizza

Pizza

Pasta

Pasta

Specialties & Sides

Italian Specialties

Sides

Salad

Salads

The perfect finish.

Ice Cream Cups

Nuts & Chocolate

Fruit · Local & Exotic

Ice Cream Croissant

Gelato Croissant

Affogato

Italian Coffee

Coffee Add-ons

Italian Sodas

Find us in Monterey.

Allergies &Dietary Information.

Cross-contact is possible.

Always ask before ordering.

Recipes and suppliers can change.

Gelato Ingredient Guide

Switzerland

Almond Biscotti

Hazelnut Haze

Mocha Roma

King Edward

Siciliano Pistacchio

Chocco Peanut

Prince

Foresta

Minty Chocolate

Strawberry Crush

Cherry Love

Lemon Kiss

Ginger Express

Coconut Cream

Bombay Chai

Mango

Limoncello

Very Berry

Chocolate Mousse

London Bridge

Allergies &
Dietary Information.