Paola's

Paola's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   sondra VIP

   Atlantic City7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It is an authentically old world Italian trattoria. It has a gentile quality and the menu concentrates on flavor and excellence rather than trendiness. No, it’s not a red sauce kind of place. It’s just so much more.
   

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   MarjorieN VIP

   New York City10 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Paola’s has been a family favorite for over 30 years. The mozzarella and Bolognese and carciofi can’t be beat. The boss nova music is lovely, but at a good level so one can easily hear conversations. Service is always gracious and attentive . The combination of the forgoing makes for a warm and delightful evening every time.
   

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   BennyP VIP

   New York City16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always incredible. Food is delicious. Service is excellent. Absolute favorite.
   

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   Tara

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We loved our dining experience. Our waiter was fantastic. We waited a little while for our second course and should have asked them to fire our children's food so they could eat as soon as it their meals were ready. High quality, delicious food and ambience. I highly recommend.
   

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   Renee VIP

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent culinary experience. Intimate and comfortable with great food.
   

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   Susan Heller VIP

   New York City50 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Cozy neighborhood spot with very poor food. The only Italian thing about the restaurant is its name. Pastas with duck and meat sauces were thin, watery, lacking in any complexity and swimming in a milky substance that could never be mistaken for sauce. Shame on them. Not to be confused with Paolas on Madison Ave.
   

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   Berrak

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was genuninely authentic real italian food that was very impressive. We loved to have such experience with such greeting hosts who were genuninely caring about us. This is rare to see in New York and very valuable.
   

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   Abbey VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The best lamb shank I have ever had. The staff was all amazing, very friendly. We will be back!
   

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   Alan

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favourite neighbourhood go to restaurant, friendly and welcoming staff, very attentive , delicious seasonal food , nice ambience and therefore attracts nice clientele.
   

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    alexandra VIP

    Orlando13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Always wonderful and a perfect experience from start to finish. A GEM on the UES!
    

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