Puzo's Family Restaurant

We ordered pizza from Puzo’s in Hawthorne for an office lunch for the first time, and I have to say—it was one of the best pizzas I’ve had in the area, and we’ve tried plenty. The classic cheese pie (pictured) really impressed me. The crust has that perfect balance: lightly crisp on the outside with a soft, airy chew inside. The cheese coverage is even, well-melted, and not overly greasy, with a nice bake that gives you those golden spots without burning. The sauce comes through clean and balanced—not too sweet, not acidic—and complements the cheese rather than overpowering it. Simple, classic, and done right. That said, the real standout was the Chicken Vodka Parm (not pictured). Easily the best item we ordered. The vodka sauce was creamy and flavorful without being heavy, the chicken w

Delicious! We were looking for a nice family Italian restaurant after a flight from South Carolina and we found the perfect place. James was so kind and made great recommendations. We had crab cakes and angel hair with vodka sauce and a personal pizza. The pizza sauce was very good and the crust was perfect. The crab cakes were scrumptious and very filling and the pasta with vodka sauce was amazing. What a nice place to enjoy a delicious meal!

One of the first restaurants I remember in my early life still has the same Mac and cheese taste that I have to compare everybody else to. Never better, only close. John is a cook who either still works in the back, or used to. He is short, and bald, and he is a person I consider family. The best bread, the best people, and the greatest restaurant in the world. If he sees this, its Jaden. Anyone who reads this, make sure to tell him I said hi.

Absolutely terrible customer service. Ordered dinner and the food was beyond lacking. Ordered a mixed app for $17 that looked liked a bunch of scraps thrown on a plate and the portion wouldn't fill a child. The children's ravioli for $10 came with 3 tiny raviolis!!! The pizza was also burnt. When I called to discuss this with a manager he couldn't care less, just said that those were the prices and that's what you get. Absolutely terrible customer service and I can not recommend. With so many good local pizza/Italian places in Hawthorne and the surrounding towns, I will not be giving Puzo's another cent!

This is our go-to place for authentic Italian food. The atmosphere is relaxing & inviting, while the food is delicious. The bread on the table is a high quality semolina, served warm & with oil- and that's just the beginning. Any dish you order is delectable with generous portions. I highly recommend the Shrimp or Chicken Francaise, both of which have an other-wordly flavor. Eggplant Parmeasan is hearty with a generous portion. There are so many things here, including the tira misu or Chocolate mouse cake for dessert, you can't go wrong. This place hits it out of the park everytime. We love it here!