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Paola's, New York, NY

Paola's

4.9
4.9
1408 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Paola's Restaurant serving the upper east side since 1983 including home made pastas and the finest specialty meats and fishes.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 794-1890
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Paola Bottero

What 1,408 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paola's offers an "outstanding" dining experience with authentic Italian cuisine in a cozy Upper East Side setting. Known for its "excellent culinary experience" and "very friendly" staff, this family-owned gem delivers "delicious seasonal food" and a "charming ambiance." A neighborhood favorite with a "great value," Paola's remains a must-visit.

1,356 Reviews
  1. BennyP VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  2. Tara

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Renee VIP

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 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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  4. Susan Heller VIP

    New York City50 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 18 February 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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  5. Berrak

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 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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  6. Abbey VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  7. Alan

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 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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  8. alexandra VIP

    Orlando13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 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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  9. Don

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t be better. Food was great. Ambience was lovely.

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  10. Andrea VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Charming ambiance. Food was delicious. Would recommend and would return.

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Paola's is rated 4.9 stars by 1408 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Paola's

1361 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128-1508

Additional information

  • Area
    Upper East Side
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paola Bottero
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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