Paola's

Name: Paola's
Address: 1361 Lexington Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10128-1508
Telephone: (212) 794-1890
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1425)

$50 and over

Italian

1361 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128-1508

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2 people

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Gluten-free-friendly

Paola's Restaurant serving the upper east side since 1983 including home made pastas and the finest specialty meats and fishes.

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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
Website
http://www.paolasrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Paola Bottero

Location
1361 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128-1508
Neighborhood
Upper East Side
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 1,425 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Paola's is an "exceptional Italian restaurant" on Manhattan's Upper East Side, known for its "great food, outstanding service, and ambiance". The cozy, intimate setting offers classic dishes prepared with care. Guests praise the knowledgeable, attentive staff and diverse menu, making it a beloved neighborhood gem.

1,425 Reviews

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Maureen
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The watermelon and tomato salad and the risotto were fabulous! The atmosphere and service were perfect for our 25th wedding anniversary.❤️ p.s the music was great too!
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Casey VIP
San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great. I highly recommend the gazpacho.
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Magalie
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Warm atmosphere and attentive staff and truly exceptional food. Pasta is perfection.
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Vivian VIP
New York City58 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The place is cozy but we were able to talk and we were quite comfortable.
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David
New York City9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service, space is small but very warm and cozy.
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Thomas
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Great food, outstanding service and ambiance. Also very accommodating when my wife asked for a chicken dish not on the menu. It was served with a smile. Espresso, cappuccino, and dessert - all fabulous! We will definitely recommend Paola’s and be back soon!
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Susan VIP
Los Angeles30 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fine Italian food in an intimate charming space. The menu is mostly classic dishes done with excellent ingredients and care. The waiter was knowledgeable and attentive. One of our party is gluten-free and he made sure she was taken care of. Lovely to have this Paola’s in our neighborhood.
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Carol VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places on the Upper East Side!
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Kerry VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved our delicious meal at Paola’s, and will definitely be back again. Very charming spot with excellent service.
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Daryl VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect night out in the neighborhood. Delicious food and professional service.
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Paola's is rated 4.7 stars by 1425 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

Jul 20, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

1361 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10128-1508

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
http://www.paolasrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 794-1890

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