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Paradiso Ristorante
Paradiso Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant located across from the Swampscott train station. Executive Chef Benedetto Carenza from Avellino, Italy prepares Italian cuisine that will make you want to lick your plate. All menu items are cooked to order. Quality is our number one priority. Enjoy the ambiance of our newly renovated dining room. The casual atmosphere of our lounge offers four big flat screen TVs, aong with a lighter menu as well as our dinner menu.
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18 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 18 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(12)
- special occasion(6)
- good for groups(5)
- fit for foodies(4)
- notable wine list(3)
- romantic(3)
Paradiso Ristorante Reviews List
Review 1 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I must have passed by a million times, but finally came in for dinner. All the tables were full, lots of families. Very nice meal. Good bread is always a good sign. Shrimp scampi was great. Great dinner, veal parm. We'll be back."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Usually terrific.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The chef tried to attend to my Gluten free concerns and the veal without all the ingredients necessary for a good Marsala sauce left the veal a bit overcooked and tough. This is the first time the veal hasn't been perfect. It's a good local choice for us. We will return, no doubt.
Our server Katrina is only there on Monday nights. She was bright and attentive."
Our server Katrina is only there on Monday nights. She was bright and attentive."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food and service was fantastic!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service was fantastic!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not the best Italian on the North S
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Rather pedestrian Italian. Save your money."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2009
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Review 5 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not enough parking. Got a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not enough parking. Got a ticket for parking at MBTA station across the street. Only $5."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 6 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and service very good,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food and service very good, would definately come back!"
Dined on 03/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 7 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food with great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Excellent food with great portions at a great price. Plenty of free parking. Friendly staff and fast service. Complete neighborhood gem. Our favorite Italian spot in MA. As good as any restaurant in Boston, minus the lack of parking, expensive prices, small portions, and long wait."
Dined on 02/25/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Paradiso Ristorante
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Very good food-good portion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very good food-good portion size. Saturday night is probably not the best night to go - they ran out of several menu items. Weeknights are quieter and the service is better.We waited for 35 minutes for our table despite having a reservation; I had to remiond the host that we were waiting."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Paradiso Ristorante
Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate