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Name: Paolo's Ristorante - Georgetown
Address: 1303 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20007
Telephone: (202) 333-7353
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.8

Paolo's Ristorante - Georgetown

3.8 (531)

$30 and under

Italian

1303 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

The very first Paolo's found its home in historic Georgetown in the 1980's, and has been a Georgetown staple ever since.

The bustling ristorante has become a corner fixture in this centuries old melting pot amongst politicians, travelers, shoppers and students.

Dine outside and watch the world go by, or sit inside and watch your pizza being prepared in our fabulous brick oven, and most of all - enjoy! Located in the heart of Georgetown, Paolo's serves fine Cal-Italian cuisine full of exciting pizzas and exquisite pastas.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 10am - 10:00pm
Phone number
(202) 333-7353
Website
http://www.paolosristorante.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jennifer Lopez
Private party facilities
Paolo's can host your party of up to 50 guests with a special menu - please contact the restaurant.

Location
1303 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Cross street
Wisconsin Ave. & N Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Signature Fried Calamari$14.00
spiced cherry peppers / fried basil / house marinara
Meatballs al Forno$12.00
homemade meatballs / fresh parmesan / house marinara
Crispy Fried Eggplant$12.00
house marinara / goat cheese / grated romano
Steamed PEI Mussels$14.00
white wine / clam broth / fresh herbs / butter
Hand Made Ravioli$12.00
chef's choice house made ravioli stuffed with seasonal fare
Venetian Minestrone$12.00
roasted vegetables / potatoes / chickpeas / parmesan / pasta

Salads

Caesar Salad*$10.00
crisp romaine / stone ground mustard dressing
Paolo's Salad$10.00
tomatoes / pears / gorgonzola / raspberry vinaigrette
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad$12.00
ciliegine mozzarella / heirloom tomatoes / basil / balsamic vinaigrette
Espresso Rubbed Steak Salad*$16.00
skirt steak / roasted fingerlings / haricot verts / portobello dressing / dragon honey
Mediterranean Chicken Salad$15.00
grilled chicken / cucumber / tomato / eggplant / feta cheese / kalamata olives / sherry-oregano vinaigrette

Pizza

Angelo$15.00
spicy italian sausage / pepperoni / mushroom confit
Margherita$16.00
grilled dough / roma tomatoes / fresh mozzarella & basil
Bianca$14.00
classic white pizza / bechamel / garlic confit / goat cheese
Chicken Pesto$15.00
quattro formaggi / sun-dried tomato / spinach / goat cheese
Spicy Soppressata$14.00
roasted peppers / crispy fried kale / dragon honey

Entree

Braised Lamb Shank*$27.00
mashed potatoes / oven dried tomatoes / roasted vegetables / red wine jus
Chicken Parmigiana$21.00
parmesan-breaded / provolone / haricot verts / pappardelle pasta
Pan-Seared Branzino$27.00
tomato jam / roasted vegetables / rice pilaf / lemon butter sauce
Chicken Marsala$22.00
roasted fingerlings / wild mushroom marsala sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon*$32.00
10 ounce steak / gorgonzola cheese / mashed potatoes / asparagus / red wine demi-glace
Atlantic Salmon Fillet*$22.00
sauteed spinach / crispy fried polenta / lemon butter sauce
Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavolo$28.00
jumbo shrimp / fresh lobster / pappardelle pasta / chopped tomatoes / basil / crushed red pepper

Pasta

Traditional Bolognese$16.00
black pepper linguini / tomato / ground veal & pork ragu / parmesan
Fettuccine Carbonara*$18.00
applewood-smoked bacon / english peas / parmesan cream / black pepper
Shrimp Scampi$26.00
capellini pasta / shrimp / capers / tomatoes / kalamata olives / smoked garlic / saffron-scampi butter
Tortellini Rose$18.00
cheese stuffed / mushrooms / prosciutto / sundried tomatoes / roasted garlic / pesto
Black Pepper Linguini Pomodoro$15.00
crushed tomatoes / basil / roasted garlic / black pepper linguini
Penne Arrabiata$16.00
penne / crushed tomatoes / roasted garlic / crushed red pepper
Radiatore Bolognese$12.00
shaved radicchio / pesto / bolognese sauce
Paolo's Shell Bowl$18.00
shrimp / mussels / clams / salmon / lobster / linguini pasta / clam broth / herbs / butter
Garden Vegetable Gnocchi$15.00
cherry tomatoes / green beans / ricotta-potato dumplings / pesto
Vegan Spaghetti$15.00
julienne squash "spaghetti" / meatless soy meatballs / house marinara
Seasonal Vegetable Risotto$12.00
garlic / shallots / goats cheese / seasonal vegetables / arborio rice

Signature Sides

$6 each

Small Caesar*
Sauteed Mushrooms
Sauteed Garlic Spinach
Truffled Pomme Frites
Fried Polenta
Small Paolo's Salad
Roasted Fingerlings
Rice Pilaf
Mashed Potatoes
Cup of Minestrone

Desserts

Classic Tiramisu$8.50
espresso & coffee liqueur soaked lady fingers / mascarpone / chocolate shavings / cocoa powder
Flourless Chocolate Tart$8.00
blood orange infused olive oil tart / house-made gelato / raspberry sauce
Blueberry Lemon Tart$8.00
meyer lemon tart / blueberry compote / lemon sorbet

Seasonal Flavors

Please ask your server about our weekly rotating flavors

Creme Brulee$8.00
Cheesecake$8.00
Gelato & Sorbet$8.00

What 531 people are saying

Paolo's Ristorante - Georgetown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8

3.8 based on all time ratings

3.8Food
3.7Service
3.7Ambience
0.9Value

Noise • Energetic

531 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore3 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 23, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It would have been nice if we were not closed for remodeling. I would’ve thought the OpenTable would be aware of this. In any event we went all that way for nothing. 8/23/2018.
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Rollie VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
1.0
Dined on August 23, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant is closed/out of business. I went there with my family on August 24 and had to find somewhere else to eat.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on August 4, 2018
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
There was a piece of hair in out pizza.
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Truly VIP
Pittsburgh / Western PA92 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 4, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ate outside on a very hot day. Was just what we were looking for. Had a light mozzarella and tomato salad which was as perfect for a hot day. Husband has gnocchi and son had a huge piece of salmon. Both good. Good solid gGeorgetown favorite.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely time -- very good service and the steak salad is terrific. Will be back
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MarcB
St. Louis11 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 2, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant was empty at 7pm yet the service was slow and inattentive. Our salads came out with the meal even though we specifically asked for them to be first. Our water glasses were rarely refilled. The food was workmanlike though oily. To be fair... the bread was quite good. We didn’t see a server after our meal was served and had to go find someone to ask for a check. Overall... a disappointing experience at a place we had heard good things about.
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JeffH
Philadelphia County14 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 29, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Meh. Okay service and decent pizza. Nothing special and very overpriced. That’s Georgetown I guess.
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MeredithW
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The service was wonderful and the food was amazing! We had a great rep with our waitress. The seafood was well cooked and didn’t taste fishy or anything like that.
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PeterMcLean VIP
Washington, D.C. Area28 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 7, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We don’t know what happened to Paolo’s? I Made a reservation prior to arriving, and the manager looked at the screen and said, “it’s not supposed to do that”. It was odd. Like he was surprised and disappointed we were there?
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scott
Washington, D.C. Area38 reviews
1.0
Dined on June 4, 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Paolo's was always a go to place for me. Shame on me for not trying it in recent years. Something happened. The quality of the food is barley passable. The place looks dirty and very down on its heels. Even the menus are so old the lettering is wiped off in some places. Very strange. I will not be going back.
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1303 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20007

Additional information

Cross street
Wisconsin Ave. & N Street
Neighborhood
Georgetown
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 11:30am - 10:00pm Friday: 11:30am - 12:00am Saturday: 10:00am - 12:00am Sunday: 10am - 10:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Modern Tuscan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
Executive chef
Jennifer Lopez
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.paolosristorante.com/
Phone number
(202) 333-7353
Private party facilities
Paolo's can host your party of up to 50 guests with a special menu - please contact the restaurant.

Paolo's Ristorante - Georgetown

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Signature Fried Calamari$14.00

Meatballs al Forno$12.00

Crispy Fried Eggplant$12.00

Steamed PEI Mussels$14.00

Hand Made Ravioli$12.00

Venetian Minestrone$12.00

Salads

Caesar Salad*$10.00

Paolo's Salad$10.00

Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Salad$12.00

Espresso Rubbed Steak Salad*$16.00

Mediterranean Chicken Salad$15.00

Pizza

Angelo$15.00

Margherita$16.00

Bianca$14.00

Chicken Pesto$15.00

Spicy Soppressata$14.00

Entree

Braised Lamb Shank*$27.00

Chicken Parmigiana$21.00

Pan-Seared Branzino$27.00

Chicken Marsala$22.00

Grilled Filet Mignon*$32.00

Atlantic Salmon Fillet*$22.00

Lobster & Shrimp Fra Diavolo$28.00

Pasta

Traditional Bolognese$16.00

Fettuccine Carbonara*$18.00

Shrimp Scampi$26.00

Tortellini Rose$18.00

Black Pepper Linguini Pomodoro$15.00

Penne Arrabiata$16.00

Radiatore Bolognese$12.00

Paolo's Shell Bowl$18.00

Garden Vegetable Gnocchi$15.00

Vegan Spaghetti$15.00

Seasonal Vegetable Risotto$12.00

Signature Sides

Small Caesar*

Sauteed Mushrooms

Sauteed Garlic Spinach

Truffled Pomme Frites

Fried Polenta

Small Paolo's Salad

Roasted Fingerlings

Rice Pilaf

Mashed Potatoes

Cup of Minestrone

Desserts

Classic Tiramisu$8.50

Flourless Chocolate Tart$8.00

Blueberry Lemon Tart$8.00

Seasonal Flavors

Creme Brulee$8.00

Cheesecake$8.00

Gelato & Sorbet$8.00

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