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Paola's Restaurant
"Everybody in New York seems to be looking for the perfect neighborhood restaurant. I think I found it."
- Ruth Reichl, The New York Times
For almost 30 years, Executive Chef Paola Bottero has offered an authentic Italian dining experience and a warm welcome on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. An icon of the Carnegie Hill Neighborhood, Paola’s serves lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and Stuzzichini “lite bites” at the gracious bar or al fresco at the outdoor tables. Joined by her son Stefano, together they are committed to the freshest ingredients and the truest interpretations of La Cucina Italiana. Benvenuti!
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- Ruth Reichl, The New York Times
For almost 30 years, Executive Chef Paola Bottero has offered an authentic Italian dining experience and a warm welcome on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. An icon of the Carnegie Hill Neighborhood, Paola’s serves lunch, dinner, weekend brunch and Stuzzichini “lite bites” at the gracious bar or al fresco at the outdoor tables. Joined by her son Stefano, together they are committed to the freshest ingredients and the truest interpretations of La Cucina Italiana. Benvenuti!
132 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 132 reviews
5 stars
(46)
4 stars
(72)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(89)
- fit for foodies(62)
- great for lunch(25)
- special occasion(24)
- great for brunch(12)
- kid-friendly(11)
Paola's Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Had a lovely early dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Place was crowded when we arrived at 6:30, a sure sign of good food. We enjoyed ourselves and had a fun night."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Hands on, Paola
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Paola's is still a wonderful restaurant, and the reason for that, is tha Paola is always there, she is hands on. And that makes it a wonderful restaurant ."
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Toronto loves Paola's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been to Paola's twice and have loved each dinner. This is a real New York restaurant with great food, ambiance and energy that says everyone is having a good evening. This is a local favourite of this upscale uptown neighbourhood. Going back again next time in NYC."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a great neighbor Restrarent that serves excellent Italian food."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"For a great Italian meal you know will be wonderful, Paola's is the place to go. Staff is informed and excellent."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 6 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A very good neighborhood restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is a very good neighborhood restaurant. The food is Americanized Italian, but good and interesting. Service is good notwithstanding that regulars get priority. The downsides: Tables are tiny and cramped, and noise level is very high."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent 92Y pre-concert dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were seated immediately, even though the restaurant was surprisingly crowded. Service was prompt, courteous and very professional. A full page of specials were printed on a menu insert. Each couple shared a salad - a Caesar and a Beet with goat cheese. The tangerine slices were a nice touch, but at $12, you'd think they'd splurge and put a full slice of goat cheese on plate to enhance the nice presentation.The entres were prepared perfectly - salmon, veal piccata and a duck breast with apricots and risotto. Everyone complimented preparation and taste. The apple turnover (a bit mushy in center and not a crispy crust) was disappointing. The coffees were strong & aromatic. In all, a very enjoyable dinner. Would definitely return."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 8 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love Paola's and go there for special occasions, just for a wonderful dinner, or to relax and eat. This was our anniversary dinner."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 9 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Having fun on the Upper East Side.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I were directed to Paola's by friends who live nearby and often dine here. It was a highly energetic restaurant easily locatable by its corner location. Our food, both of us dined on pasta and salad, was delicious. The flavoring and temperature was just right. I will recommend to my friends who live just a bit nearer downtown! Thank you Paola and Stefano!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Ww went on a Monday evening, was surprised how crowded it was. We were shown our table Immediately. As usual, the food was delicious. The only negative comment I have was there was too little time between courses."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 11 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Per usual, the food was delicious
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Per usual, the food was delicious and the service was great. An excellent place to dine with friends and family!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2012
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Review 12 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good as was service...very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was good as was service...very lively place."
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent cuisine and great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent cuisine and great service."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and service! I'll
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and service! I'll be back."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find
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Review 15 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistenly good. Never have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistenly good. Never have had a bad meal there. Staff is very professional and always accomodating. Only negtive is that it is always crowded and the tables are on top of each other."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Paola's is dependably fine.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Paola's is dependably fine. The food is always well prepared and the special dishes-of-the-day are interesting. The ingredients are fresh and the cooking imaginative, but there are always traditional dishes to choose from. They are very accomodating for special requests and always have whole-wheat pastas available--not so easy to find."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
best restaurant in that neighborhoo
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"best restaurant in that neighborhood. love going there!!!!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 18 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A nice surprise.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The beet salad was outstanding. All the dishes were really, really good and the services spectacular. Lovely ambiance. Will go back again."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 19 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a pleasure to eat at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always a pleasure to eat at Paola's! The food is fresh,pasta handmade and the staff is warm and friendly."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 20 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had to wait 20 minutes
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had to wait 20 minutes for our table. The service was just adequate and the noise level was loud."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2006
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 21 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great meal again!!! wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great meal again!!! wonderful service . I asked for something special to be made for me and it was delicious."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding in every way
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a wonderful time! Food and service were outstanding."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 23 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I'm rarely on the UES for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I'm rarely on the UES for dinner but had heard about Paola's and needed a restaurant in their area. We were on time for our reservation and while they were completely packed our wait was all of five minutes - I was beyond impressed. The food was great as was the service. Will definitely return and highly recommend."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently excellent food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently excellent food and the staff is warm and genuinely friendly-which makes for a nice calm dining experience."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 25 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb Food. Pleasant vibrant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Superb Food.
Pleasant vibrant atmosphere."
Pleasant vibrant atmosphere."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We arrived at 9 pm....Were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We arrived at 9 pm....Were seated within 5 minutes . Our waiter was friendly and happy to answer any questions we had . We ordered mostly from the speacials which were delicious!! A little pricey but worth it. Pastas were excellent and I had the pounded veal chop with salad, it cut without a knife. This is our second time and can't wait for the next time."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Loved this little place; great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved this little place; great buzz with a well-heeled clientele. Our first time, we will certainly go back. Great menu and a wonderful mix of 'buzz' but still able to talk/have a civilized evening, totally apt for the UES."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Has become my 'go-to' place....
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"....when on the UES;-) The food is always fresh and the service attentive! See you again soon;-)"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 29 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 30 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always enjoy eating here.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always enjoy eating here. It is a beautifully designed restaurant and the service is always tops."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 31 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently good meals!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Never had a bad meal there and the staff is always warm and welcoming. Love it!"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 32 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice traditional tratoria
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice traditional tratoria decor. Some very good dishes and others not so much. Can get very crowded at nigh where it is actually hard to get people out though the entrance so others can get in. Still a neighborhood gem to which we would return."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2007
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
In a city filled with superb
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"In a city filled with superb Italian restaurants, Paola's seems merely average. But for all that, its food is tasty, its service is attentive, and its ambiance is chummily upper-east-side. Plus, it has little serious competition in the neighborhood."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
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Review 34 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's expensive, but worth
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It's expensive, but worth it. Charming attentive service; quite full at 6 o'clock on the day the clocks change for daylight savings time: proof, we thought, that people must like it."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always excellent in every
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"always excellent in every respect the best upper east side restaurant"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 36 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was good but the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was good but the portions were small - you have a choice of 1/2 or full - we ordered full thinking we would take home some leftovers but the full portions were small - more like 1/2 portions. Also, when I asked to place an appetizer order while we sorted out our main entrees I was told by the waiter that it was a bad idea and would totally mess up the timing of the meal. So as bizarre as that sounded I agreed and we placed our order for the entrees and apps at the same time. Our apps came out of the kitchen very, very quickly and the wait/buss staff hovered while we ate. The second we finished our apps the table was cleared and less than 60 seconds later our entrees arrived. I felt very, very rushed and will not return."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 37 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
good old fashion food. good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"good old fashion food.
good service
honors reservations
oldish crowd"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 38 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Bellissimo!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Haven't been back in almost 30 years - whoa? Still outstanding food and a seductive menu. I miss the cosy old space, but glad more can enjoy."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 39 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorites!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of my favorite NY restaurants. Paola really know how to take care of her customers and make them feel welcome. Food is consistently delicious. Lively atmosphere but you can still have a conversation without screaming. Selfishly I don't want to let this neighborhood restaurant ( although I am aware that it's more than a neighborhood restaurant) "out of the bag" because it's already consistently packed!!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 40 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great food, bu noise level
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great food, bu noise level is too high"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 41 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not up to expectations
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good eggs but Italian dish like ravioli were acceptable, even though one was hard on the edge. For a restaurant that we've eaten in before, it was subpar. May go back,"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2005
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Review 42 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
From the 5 stars we gave to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"From the 5 stars we gave to all your categories, we obviously thought this restaurant is a keeper. We will certainly return."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 43 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Only gets better;-)
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had Brunch last month and loved it! Was planning on dinner but their lunch and dinner menus are same.. so returned for a weekday lunch and it was just as great if not better;-)"
Dined on 02/11/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Paola's has been excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Paola's has been excellent every time I've been there."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
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Review 45 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazingly accommodating!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Thank you for working with me on Thursday's reservation!
Kristen Hines"
Kristen Hines"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 46 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great and service was exceptional. The staff was incredibly friendly."
Dined on 02/03/2013
2012
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 47 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Solidly good Italian meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"All dishes we had were very good and the server was very attentive and prompt. The only comment I have on the service was it was a bit hurried- you didn't have the sense you could linger at all between courses. We generally move right along thru a meal so it didn't affect us too much but it was noticeably different from other restaurants at this price point. The noise level was a big plus- so many restaurants are so noisy you cannot hold a conversation- not the case here; it is a bustling restaurant so definitely not "quiet" but the noise is not an issue at all for normal level conversation."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2012
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Review 48 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were four people seated
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were four people seated at a table set for six and quite a big table so not cozy.
Also, given the level of background noise, hearing the conversation around the table was challenging.
Food was very good though."
Also, given the level of background noise, hearing the conversation around the table was challenging.
Food was very good though."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 49 for Paola's Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
What makes this a great restaurant,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"What makes this a great restaurant, can also make it a little noisy! It's always packed full, so even the large room can feel a tad 'choatic' during the dinner rush. But, it's such great food, and the service is BEYOND attentive that you forget the frenzy!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Paola's Restaurant
Based on the average of (83) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
8 out of 8 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic