Cocozza American Italian - East — Restaurant in Memphis

A New Favorite—Coccoza Nails It

From the moment we walked in, Coccoza felt special. The space is stylish without trying too hard—warm lighting, comfortable seating, and a buzz that says “you picked the right place.” Our server was on point: friendly, knowledgeable, and perfectly timed.

The food? Outstanding. Every plate came out hot and beautifully presented. The appetizers were fresh and flavorful, and the mains were balanced—seasoning dialed in, textures just right. You can tell the kitchen cares about details. Portion sizes are generous without being over the top, and prices are more than fair for the quality.

Drinks deserve a shoutout too thanks Steven! creative cocktails, a smart wine list, and everything poured with care. Save room for dessert—the perfect finish.

What really sets Coccoza apart is consistency and heart. For a brand-new restaurant, the service, pacing, and execution were dialed. We left already planning our next visit. If you’re wondering where to book dinner...

I came here last night for dinner and sat at an outside patio. I was quickly greeted by Alexis and Lacy. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan. My food was quickly brought to me by the manager. The food and service were FANTASTIC! Alexis has the biggest smile on her face; she is just one of those people you want to be around. Lacy was knowledgeable about the menu and helped me decide on what to eat. The manager was friendly and I saw him making rounds to all the tables checking on folks. I eat solo frequently, and this will definitely become my regular spot for that! I will say that the dining room was extremely loud when I went in, which is why I decided to sit on the patio. If you are sensitive to loud spaces, I recommend bringing some LOOPS to help drown out the background noise. Don't let it deter you from going and trying this spot out though! It was one of my best dining experiences in years! Thank you for a...

My wife and I attempted to eat here, but were treated so rudely by the lady that owns the establishment that we did not stay to eat. I parked my vehicle in the only available parking place at the restaurant, and apparently my headlights shined into the restaurant and bothered current guests there. We were not sitting in the car with the headlights on; we simply parked the car and got out and went inside. The parking spot I was in was not in the front row of spots by the restaurant; it was in the row of spaces next to the street. Due to the tightness of the lot and angle, I had to back into the space. The SUV next to me was parked in the same manner. The owner came up to us before we got seated telling us we had bothered patrons in her restaurant with our headlights shining in, and did so with the rudest tone and attitude acting like this was something we had done...