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Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant Reviews List

Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant

Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant has been a landmark in the historic Gramercy Park neighborhood since 1950. The father and son tandem of Louis and Greg Azzollini continue to serve old-country-style Italian dishes, as well as, innovative specials prepared daily. All plates are crafted with the freshest of ingredients, many sourced locally from the farmers market. Louis always welcomes you as part of the family and Chef Greg makes sure each dish would proudly be served to "Nonna."
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28 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
(28 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 28 reviews
5 stars
(8)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(6)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(17)
  • good for groups(10)
  • great for lunch(6)
  • romantic(6)
  • special occasion(5)
  • fit for foodies(4)
Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great Spot in Gramercy Park

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"If a restaurant has been serving lunch and dinner since 1950, they must be doing something right. Classic Italian fare served in a comfortable dining room right off Gramercy Park. Moderately priced with something for everyone, from children to grandparents."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Disappointed

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Picked this place because they advertise gluten free menu on their website and menu; it's a treat for someone who's allergic to gluten to go to an Italian restaurant & enjoy a pasta dish. We had an early reservation-6pm; when the waiter handed us menus I asked him if gluten free pasta options were available, he said "I think we ran out." Surprised they would run out at 6pm on a Saturday night, so I asked him to check; he said yes, we're out of gluten-free pasta but we do have whole wheat! (Eeek, tells me restaurant doesn't take gluten-free seriously at all -- there is nothing the least bit gluten-free about whole wheat!). I ended up having a risotto dish which was average; my husband had NY Sirloin which he said was tough.Will not be back."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 3 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Great service. Prices were

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great service. Prices were surprisingly high."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2007
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Review 4 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

sevice pleasant and very attentive.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"sevice pleasant and very attentive."
Dined on 03/12/2013
 2010
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Review 5 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

My friends and I had a wonderful

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My friends and I had a wonderful time celebrating my best friends birthday. The food was very good and very reasonable. When I made the reservation I mentioned it was my friends birthday and they remembered and they brought out a piece of cake and sang HB! Also we were not rushed it was great."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, hot spot
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Review 6 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A little more pricey than

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A little more pricey than your $$ listed in open table but food was good"
Dined on 02/21/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 7 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I bring my parents to Paul

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"I bring my parents to Paul + Jimmy's when they come in to visit from Long Island. We all love it there. The food is always excellent and great service."
Dined on 02/18/2013
 2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Terrible. Dingy looking place.

Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Terrible. Dingy looking place. Terrible service ... had to wave someone down for everything, including pepper after deliver of main course. I ordered branzino expecting a full fish and got half a small fillet."
Dined on 02/13/2013
 2008
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Review 9 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A friendly, warm Italian

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A friendly, warm Italian restaurant which I go to when I want perfect broiled salmon or pasta fagioli or linguini with clam sauce. The service is always gracious and the soft lighting creates a romantic atmosphere. Although I've dined here often, I still feel like it's a treat to visit."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was perfect except

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was perfect except had to wait a very long time for the check. Had to ask for it 3 times before they gave it to us. Great food moderate prices good experiance would go back again."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Warm & casual Italian restaurant

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Warm & casual Italian restaurant that serves good food. We came with a group of 22 amd everything was treated just right from the owner to the waiters. Made us take our time and food was amazing prepared and served all together. The price fix is also a good deal to check out. Didn't rush us at all and accomodated us with 11 checks,one for each couple. No doubt many of our party will be back."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2006
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very friendly staff, the owner

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Very friendly staff, the owner was in the restaurant and got up to shake our
Hands and ask us how are meal was when we left. Had a great truffle pasta!
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Dined on 01/29/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service is attentive, warm

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Service is attentive, warm welcome, bread, water and little bruschetta served immediately. The menu looked mouth-watering but I imagine the food is a little hit and miss here. We had a delicious pasta bolognaise and gnocchi appetizer which were warming and homestyle - but which we could have gone without after the bread and bruschetta! A fish dish from the specials and a chicken entree which were very tasty. The vegetables were a bit sad on the plate and we didn't recieve the side dish we ordered (and no doubt paid for) but overall it was a very nice meal. Little pricey with the wine, but we would go back."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Italian food; the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Wonderful Italian food; the pre-fixe dinner is a great deal"
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was about 12 degrees outside,

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"It was about 12 degrees outside, but it was warm and friendly inside Paul and Jimmy's. Great place to go when you actually want to have a conversation! The food is reliable, the service is wonderful."
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Paul & Jimmy's Restaurant
Based on the average of (13) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Moderate