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Paola's

1295 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10128
at 92nd St.
212-794-1890

7.3 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
75% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
50% Would you take kids?
75% Would you go on business?
75% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.5
Service: 7.3
Décor: 7.8
Value: 7.0
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Still my favorite

knorad101 from 11104 | Posted on 8/30/08

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 8
Décor: 7
Value: 9

I had dinner at Paola's before my marriage. I went back a few days ago with my wife and son and I still love the food, the ambiance and the great service!

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3 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

A very off night

vosne from 10024 | Posted on 8/20/08

Overall Rating: 2 (Not Recommended)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 2
Service: 2
Décor: 6
Value: 4

Years ago I was a fan of Paola's. It was a charming spot, so small that it was difficult to navigate. The charm was overshadowed by the food, which was executed with discipline under Paola's watchful eye. Since then, the space has expanded a few times and the kitchen has not kept up. Last night, I took visiting relatives to the restaurant. Our four pasta entrees literally took an hour to come out of the kitchen. This notwithstanding the fact it we were there on a quiet Tuesday in August. When the entrees finally arrived, they were a huge disappointment. My wife's entree (which we were told was made without cream sauces) was congealing with butter. My bucatini with califlower tasted like old fashion tuna cassarole without the tuna. Paola is still a gracious host. When problems were brought to her attention she insisted on comping the dinner (which I refused).

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7 out of 13 people found this review helpful.

Great experience

cas7575 from 19064 | Posted on 2/21/07

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? Yes
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 8

We visited in February 2007 and had a delicious and romantic dinner. The wait staff was attentive and helpful in the menu selection. The Duck Ragout was DELICIOUS. The prosciutto and chunks of sharp provolone appetizer was also excellent. Don't leave without trying the tiramisu. I highly recommend Paolo's - it might be one of the best kept secrets in NYC.

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61 out of 120 people found this review helpful.

our favorite

jack1016 | Posted on 2/23/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 7

many years ago my wife and I discovered a Trattoria on a remote street in Rome. we went back again and again over years and it always felt like home....Paola's is like that for us now. Of course the food is supurb, the setting comfortable and chic, but it is the perfect service, friendly without being invasive, that really makes us to happy to visit Paola's on a weekly basis.

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82 out of 149 people found this review helpful.

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