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Paesanos - River Walk, San Antonio, TX

Paesanos - River Walk

4.4
4.4
1717 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
An iconic San Antonio River Walk restaurant, Paesanos is where locals and visitors come to enjoy an Italian meal in a sophisticated, yet relaxed setting. Located on the beautiful River Walk dine al fresco on our spacious riverside patio and let the cares of the day slip away.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (210) 227-2782

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    We’ll put the menus from all five Paesanos restaurants at your fingertips to make your next catered function perfect.We can bring our off-site catering services to just about anywhere. Relax and enjoy the company of your guests while leaving the rest to us.

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Cross street

    Presa

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,717 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Italian

  • San Antonio

    Italian

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  1. TreasureSeeker

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Reservation worked well. Elena was knowledgeable about products (gluten-free and nondairy) or knew who to ask. Service and meal came in a timely fashion. We enjoyed our pasta and pizza and desserts. Overall a great experience.
  2. CoreyN

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    You guys are amazing. Our party of 8 were so happy we ate here. First, Abraham, our server, was incredible. He was friendly, personable, made things fun and offered great suggestions. Then, your food was all extremely delicious. We all tried each other's food and one dish was even more tasty than the next. You made our day out and off base with our Airman incredible. Thank you so much for being awesome. For Everyone reading this...if you are looking for great service, amazing food and wonderful ambience, eat at Paesano's Riverwalk. You will thank me.
  3. KatieO

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Great food! Great wait staff! Really too bad that it took over an hour to get our food. This seemed to overshadow the positives as we had a full afternoon planned of tourist attractions and lunch alone took almost 2 hours.
  4. MinnALgal

    Mobile

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Shrimp Paesano was fabulous! Our server, Abraham, was pleasant and attentive.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The pesto pizza with chicken was quite salty. House salad was delicious
  6. JenC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Service could have been better. Wait staff came to our table multiple times with plates that were for another table. Food was good. Muscles were a little fishy and chicken was little overcooked. Pizza (gluten free) was really good.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated almost immediately, and it just got better from there. The service was good and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The restaurant had a crowded outdoor seating area so we chose to sit inside where the tables provided more room. The bread and oil was good. The cheese ravioli and the eggplant parmigiana was good but both dishes were covered in sauce that overwhelmed it. The server was great. The prices were reasonable. I would return and ask for lite sauce next time.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience2
    Food lacked flavor. Felt like a fast food Italian meal. Server was very accommodating and friendly, but very busy and drinks arrived after appetizer. Would not recommend
  10. rich

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mike, who took care of us was great. Food was great for all but the ahi tuna was a little too fatty for one of us. We sat outside. It was spring break week 2023 and we sat where we could see the line of waiting customers. I was amazed how fast the line moved. Thanks for a nice time and good drinks.
  11. GreatforLegacyWest

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Central location, right on the Riverwalk. Bustling ambience. Overall, the food is good- not amazingly good, but good. Service is great. They really went out of their way to make us feel welcomed, and to serve us quickly. A bit sticky and dirty here and there on the outside patio, but we were sitting outside during their big rush hour so understandably.
  12. EnaV

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the pleasure of dining here while visiting San Antonio. It was one of the best meals we had, the service, food and ambiance were top notch! We had a fabulous waitress named Gloria and she introduced us to Chef Mendoza, who was working on his day off to make delicious meals. Talk about dedication! It was worth the wait and remember you are in a tourist area, so it can be pricey but to us, well worth it! If ever in area go check them out, you will enjoy it!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very nice place to celebrate our anniversary. It was a very busy spring break, but they still went out of their way to make our time special. Our waiter was amazing!!
  14. RachelD

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    We dine here frequently on trips to San Antonio and always enjoy the food. Our service was mediocre last night, we waited over an hour for food. Honestly, i think our order wasn’t put in immediately as people at tables around us got their food before us. We did enjoy the wine and food, but just felt like the service wasn’t up to par.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    food was mediocre and service terrible. went on 3/11/23 to celebrate my 30th birthday
  16. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Our waitress was inattentive and forgetful. Our steak wasn't cooked how we requested and the broccolini was burnt .
  17. ARTGOD1

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Thanks ☺️ Best Italian food in many years. A little on the casual side for the prices but overall a great dinner. I had the shrimp and pasta along with a pizza. The wife had osso buco and loved it. Large portions and terrific service. Moved here from Los Angles 3 years ago. Paesanos and Bohanans are among the best San Antonio has to offer. Shrimp pasta, osso buco, pizza nd cokes totalled $104.
  18. jasonk

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, fantastic service. I'll be back soon!
  19. SharonB

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The experience was not what I expected, because I ate there 3 weeks ago and it was delicious. We ordered Cesar salad, and there was no romaine lettuce. I ordered the Shrimp Paesano appetizer, but it was cold, the shrimp had to be cut with a knife because they were tough. Snd there was no taste. A table cleaner pushing a cart bumped someone in our party twice, without an apology. And finally, a waiter dropped a big tray of food close to our table.
  20. FrankF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Service was great. My table was ready when I arrived.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was very good, price was expected, service was very good.
  22. mountainmick

    Denver

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food. Great service. Jen was a very attentive and personable waitperson.
  23. SheenaB

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, amazing food. Stuffed shells live up to the hype.
  24. LoriD

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Food took forever and was barely warm. Food was mediocre at best, poor service. Very disappointing experience.
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server was great! Weather was perfect for dining outside. Enjoyed everything we had, the salmon was delicious and the shrimp were amazing.
  26. Jmit

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bryan was a great waiter! Awesome food.
  27. ChristinaO

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Not sure how this restaurant is so highly rated. We came on a Tuesday night and sat indoors. We were seated at least 15 minutes before anyone checked on us. Drinks took a long time to arrive. The staff were not super attentive, either. We had asked for a booster seat upon entering and never got one. But the food… worst part of the experience. Their famous shrimp were soggy and gritty. My kids wouldn’t touch their spaghetti. And my husband “splurged” on the frutti di mare, only to receive a rubber lobster tail and soupy sauce. This is not italian food. Save yourself and go to the Olive Garden.
  28. JohnS

    Cincinnati

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good Italian!
  29. BillV

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never fails; a superb dining experience
  30. tiffanih

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience2
    I am fairly certain we were forgotten about. Took then an hour + to bring us our food. One of the dishes we ordered, the plate was hot but the food was warm. Not sure whose fault it was, the server or the cooks, but someone had to forget we were there. Server did apologize for the wait, and we still gave her a nice tip. The food was ok.
  31. LouiseV

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    We did have an excellent meal and great time. There was hardly anyone there when we arrived (5:45 on a Wednesday), but by the time our meals arrived, I think all tables were full. One of the kitchen runners thought he had delivered an incorrect meal to us, so he took off with it as well as another meal. Everyone had food except two people, and we were afraid those meals would end up delivered cold, but they were surprisingly still hot when he returned with them. I do, however, have a problem with wait staff reaching across the table to hand plates to patrons. This is the second time this has happened in San Antonio recently, and there’s really no excuse for it. Approach from behind the customer and deliver the plate to the table, do not pass my $30 entree past my friend’s face (what if she were to accidentally cough at that moment?) and into my hands so that I can figure out where to put it down! Other than that, the food was excellent (try the Shrimp Paesano) and so was the atmosphere of the Riverwalk.
  32. romelr

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    great place to spend a night going out and the food was excellent.
  33. WendyD

    Chicago

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We just arrived in San Antonio (for Valentine's Week) and loved our dinner along the River. It was extremely busy, with lots of energy, music and discussion. Spencer was so busy, but he took his time with us (and other tables). He was a great server! We had a fabulous first night in San Antonio. Thank you P!!
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Spencer was an excellent server . The food was amazing . The calamari is a must have when you are here .
  35. Dave

    San Antonio

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Everything was good. We were seated promptly and food was very good. Each of us enjoyed their meal, but we couldn’t quite rate it 5 stars.
  36. jcas

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and beautiful setting outdoors at RiverWalk
  37. CherylB

    San Antonio

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Paesano's is always a good choice for us! We love the outdoor patio on the Riverwalk and the food is always delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable about gluten free options (the menu does say GF pasta and pizza crust are available) which was very helpful.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and drink were extremely delicious. Our waiter Anthony, was a lot of fun. He was attentive and made sure our dinner was top notch. Highly recommend this place. Great Italian food!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Shrimp Paesano was to die for tonight. Our server was attentive and on top of all of our needs. The espresso with dessert may have been the very best espresso I’ve ever had. We will be back!!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Italian restaurant in town.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Paesanos - River Walk is rated 4.4 stars by 1717 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Paesanos - River Walk

111 W Crockett St, Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78205

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Presa

  • Neighborhood

    Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (210) 227-2782

  • Private party facilities

    We’ll put the menus from all five Paesanos restaurants at your fingertips to make your next catered function perfect.We can bring our off-site catering services to just about anywhere. Relax and enjoy the company of your guests while leaving the rest to us.

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