Described by our patrons as their "kitchen away from home," Paese offers a newly renovated, contemporary, relaxed environment, where you can enjoy a sumptuous meal or a drink at the bar.
"Food and service as well as price were all very good. The atmosphere was comfortable and casual. We were 7 in our group and the food arrived all together.
A positive experience overall"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, great for lunch, special occasion
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"We were going to the theatre & requested a booth and speedy service. We got both. We also had a very good meal, a lovely wine suggestion, and very pleasant service from our waiter and other staff. This was a first visit and we'll definitely go back."
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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"We were a bit early for our reservation, but we were seated promptly. Our waiter was new to the restaurant and despite the early arrival and modest crowd, the service was a bit spotty. We waited a considerable time for water, our drink order was checked twice before our drinks arrived. My partner had the roasted tomato soup, a nightly specialty which seemed to take forever to arrive. Our wine, ordered by the glass, only arrived with about 2 bites of dinner left. Tony would have been disappointed with the performance. The young waiter was very friendly & pleasant, however needs some help in understanding the service aspect of the business."
Dined on 20/04/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Loved this restaurant as a whole. Great ambiance, excellent decor, friendly and professional waiters ... and the food to die for. Will come back for sure because there are a few dishes that I must try."
Dined on 19/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"I book regularly. I have always been very pleased with the restaurant. Today I booked for 6 friends from work. The service was slow and disorganized. Food was extremely slow coming from the kitchen. I ordered soup to start and the Octopus as an entree. It felt like the kitchen missed and prepared the entree early and left it sitting for a half hour until the others were ready to be served. It was a disappointing experience."
Dined on 16/04/2013
2011
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"The food is excellent, well-presented - we especially enjoyed the ceasar salad, thin, crispy pizza, meatballs and parsnip fires. Our server was very attentive and knowledgable about the food and the wine. The atmosphere is cozy, we sat in a very comfortable boot. Music is not too loud which we really appreciate! WIne list is very good and reasonale prices. In this area packed with so-so spots I would go back here for sure"
Dined on 09/04/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"Had a great meal at Paese. Our server was fantastic and the food was solid. My only complaint is that it is so loud in the restaurant. I felt like I was screaming all night to compete with the noise. That being said, I would still recommend it!"
Dined on 06/04/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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"Went to Paese for a team Lunch. I was very surprise about this place and the amazing food. The Genova pizza is spicy and the extra dips that come with the pizza make it even more enjoyable. I would recommend this restaurant and I cannot wait to return."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our time there on Friday. The food and service was very welcoming and refreshing to have a well spoken, charismatic individual wait on us. The experience was perfect and I was commended for making the reservation. (Pl DO NOT post my email address and lastname)"
Dined on 15/03/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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"I have been to Paese before but this time I took my bestie after having purchasing a Travelzoo Voucher($59.00 for a 4 course menu for 2). What a delight!! I was full after the second course. The options were great and very tasty.. I chose the meatball entree, the gnochi, the skirted steak and lemon olive oil cake. All delicious and perfect serving sizes.. We enjoyed a bottle of wine from their extensive wine list, which was a great suggestion by our super engaging server (I'm still not convinced that he's old enough to serve alcohol!!!) Overall an excellent dining experience. And the Travelzoo deal was a total steal!!"
Dined on 15/03/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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"The wait staff were there when needed and not hovering. We were there for several hours and never felt rushed. The food was excellent and I can't say enough good things about the Ricotta Gnocchi. WOW! Definitely recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 14/03/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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"I have eaten at the Bathurst Street location many times and it is very succesful for a reason.....great food at reasonable prices. King Street is the same. The food is excellent....some traditional Italian with some modern foodie touches here and there. Well worth a visit!"
Dined on 09/03/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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"The wine bottle sits in a chiller far away from your table so you have to be patient and wait for the server to notice which can take a while which makes so its tough to get your glass refilled from the wait staff"
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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"Appetizers were underwhelming. Mains were excellent. Wine was a poor recommendation by the server and very overpriced. Overall, enjoyable meal and a nice ambiance but not worth the $180 I spent after tax and tip."
Dined on 15/02/2013
2013
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list
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"The whole dining experience was pleasant. The food was tasty, and well presented in a timely manner. The staff were friendly and professional, its a place we would easily frequent."
Dined on 14/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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"In the group I was with one of the appetizers was not cooked all the way (meatballs) and had we known that was the way it was cooked we would not have ordered it. The dessert that was ordered (brie and cookie) was not tasty. The cheese was in fact a little too sour. The service wasn't too bad, we did however wait longer for our dessert than we did for our main course."
Dined on 05/02/2013
2013
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"Food is good, Pizza is AH-MAZE-ING!!! Best crust in the city IMO. Server wasn't very knowledgeable about wine/list but they have an extensive list. Would have liked a few more options in the $45-50 range however."
Dined on 09/02/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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"Went to Paese for the Winterlicious lunch last weekend. Some of our party showed up a bit late, but more than half was already seated and waiting. They ordered drinks and appetizers, but were told after some time by the manager/owner that they need to order Winterlicios because the kitchen closed at 3pm. Which we found quite rude, especially we ended up waiting on the server for a while once the whole group arrived. Neither myself or my group of friends weren't blown away with the place. Service was very average, as they seemed to be focusing on one large group, while the rest of the restaurant waited on food. There was also a period of time where we literally sat and waited for food, and also water was something we had to ask for. It was"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
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"Ate lunch during winterlicious so special menu. 6 people seated quickly with a friendly welcome. Squash soup with a hint of nutmeg, salmon spiced right (maybe a little too much garlic) but hot off the grill and a amazing goat cheese cake, surprisingly light but rich taste. They have an extensive wine list which we took advantage of at the recommendation of the waiter, who picked out a nice Italian wine for $60 (lower end price on the menu). Everything was great. Service and food superb. Will definitely go back. Regular menu looked a little pricey in comparison to the normal lunch fare but the quality indicated from our meal, would show it is worth it, if you wanted something special."
Dined on 06/02/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch
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"Very nice experience. Loved the music which was a perfect volume - easily talked over yet distinguishable. Good wines and interesting Novello Italian food."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, notable wine list
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"A little dissapointed with the offerings of their winterlicious menu. The write up of the menu for the mains did not reflect a true Italian meal experience. Microwaved squash soup? A dissapointing Bolognese pasta dish, bland at best. FREEZING cold tables at the front....buy a heater for the vestibule please!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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"Serious problem with service. We arrived at noon for the Winterlicious menu... gave our orders by 12:15 with no substitutions and didn't have our entrees until 1:15. Never mind that we had mentioned that we needed to get back to work. An hour to make a pizza, two frittatas and grill a piece of trout? Come on guys! Peking duck, maybe... but seriously. Had to take out dessert to go.. not impressed, won't be back."
Dined on 31/01/2013
2008
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"The Winterlicious menu was fantastic! I would come again just for the Cornish hen - it was so tender and juicy I almost ordered seconds! Would highly recommend Paese to friends for an intimate dinner or group dinner."
Dined on 26/01/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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"Decor was tasteful, space was limited (to be expected on Saturday night) Staff and Server were outstanding and very knowledgeable (blonde woman with Australian accent and sky blue eyes makes it easy to like) Food was up to par for the prices and the wine list is extensive for bottles, yet simple and concise if you just want it by the glass. Only down side was the fire alarm went off as I was about 80% thru my entree. Had to step outside until the fire marshal gave the all clear but by that time I had to leave with my date to catch our show at Second City. Did not receive dessert as paid for in the Winterlicious Special. Fire alarm was no fault of Paese, however so sort of compensation would have been nice"
Dined on 26/01/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, hot spot
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"My introduction to Paese was memorable. Our server, Natasha, a recent visitor from Australia was charming, knowledgeable and patient! We asked a lot of questions and she graciously offered an answer for each. Our winterlicious menu was unique, in that, Paese did not appear to worry about their food cost; rather they were eager to ensure a customer experience was created. They achieved their objective.
Kimberly Whitnell"
Dined on 25/01/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"This was my second time for lunch at Paese, both times did not disappoint. One of these days I will have to pop in for Dinner looking forward to seeing what the Dinner menu has to offer. I would certainly recommend to friends and colleagues. Clean, fairly quite and the wait staff polite, friendly and gives you your space.."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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"Had dinner with a group of 5. All the meals were amazing, including appetizers and dessert. Service was great. The wine list is extensive and cocktails prepared by Shane were outstanding! We had a wonderful night."
Dined on 25/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We really enjoyed our meals and appetizers (highly recommend the clam appetizer) and the restaurant is definitely a cozy friendly space. I would go again."
Dined on 16/01/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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