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Name: Ristorante Paoletti
Address: 440 Main Street, Highlands, NC, United States, 28741
Telephone: (828) 526-4906
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

Ristorante Paoletti

4.4 (175)

$31 to $50

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440 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

About this restaurant

Ristorante Paoletti has built a decades-old reputation for serving only the finest and freshest meals available. Each plate is prepared with skill and passion by Executive Chef Kevin Paoletti. We are also known for our award-winning wine cellar. Call today for reservations!

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Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(828) 526-4906
Website
https://paolettis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kevin Paoletti

Location
440 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
Neighborhood
Highlands / Sapphire
Cross street
Next Door to Highlands Inn, Across Street from Old Edwards Inn
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Polpetta di Ricotta$23.00
Wagyu Beef & Ricotta Meatball in light Tomato Sauce w/ Grated Parmigiano. Served over Creamy Polenta
Escargot all' Forno$24.00
Tender Escargot baked with Garlic-Herb Butter, Mushrooms & Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Carpaccio di Manzo$25.00
Prime Beef Filet Mignon Slices, Arugula, Capers, Sea Salt, Cracked Pepper & Parmesan
Tuna Tartare$22.00
Thinly Sliced Sushi Grade Tuna, Croutons, Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, & Fresh Oregano; Tossed w/ Lemon-Red Wine Vinaigrette Over Arugula
Melanzane alla Parmigiana$19.00
Layers of Roasted Eggplant, Mozzarella, Parmigiano & Fresh Basil. Finished w/ House Basil Pesto & Pomodoro

Insalate

Paoletti Burrata Caprese$21.00
Heirloom Tomatoes, Local N.C. Burrata, Basil Oil, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction, Pesto Powder, & Micro Greens (Full Only)
Roasted Beet & Orange Salad$19.00
Frisée, Roasted Pistachio, Shaved Fennel, Goat Cheese & Maple-Apple Vinaigrette (Full 19.00)/(Half 13.00)
Insalata de Cesare o Mistlicanza$16.00
Traditional Caesar Salad or our House Salad w/Lemon-Scented Red Wine Vinaigrette (Full $16/Half $10)

Le Paste

Cannelloni all' Emiliana$39.00
Homemade Crêpes Filled w/ Finely Ground Roasted Veal, Spinach & Ricotta. Baked over Béchemel & Bolognese Ragu
Porcini Gran Tortelloni$37.00
Filled w/ Porcini Mushrooms & Ricotta Cheese. Tossed in a Parmigiano Cream & Black Truffle Sauce Topped w/ Chive Oil
Cacio e Pepe$31.00
Spaghetti tossed in a Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper Sauce
Nonna Maria's Mezze Rigatoni alla Bolognese$39.00
Mezze Rigatoni tossed in a Beef, Pork & Sausage Bolognese w/ Parmigiano Reggiano
Mezze Rigatoni alla Carbonara$34.00
Pancetta, Egg Yolk, Black Pepper, Asiago & Parmigiano Reggiano
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$36.00
Housemade Ricotta Gnocchi, Filetto di Pomodoro Sauce w/ San Marzano DOP Tomatoes, Local NC Stracciatella, Basil Oil, & Three Italian Cheeses
Manna Carlotta's Bucatini all'Amatriciano$36.00
Guanciale, San Marzano DOP Tomatoes, & Pecorino Romano

Frutti di Mare

Risotto w/ Grilled Shrimp & Scallops$46.00
Zucchini, Basil, Pecorino Romano, Toasted Breadcrumbs.
Cloppino Paoletti$55.00
Maine Lobster, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Clams, Calamari & Fresh Coastal Fish in a Spicy Tomato-Seafood Broth, Served Over Linguine.

Secondo Piatto

Pollo al Limone$35.00
Parmesan-Herb Crusted Chicken Breast, White Wine, Garlic Confit, Lemon & Parsley
Scaloppine di Vitello al Gusto$43.00
Veal Scaloppine from the Strip Loin prepared either 'alla Senese' w/White Wine, Tarragon-Tomato Sauce & Melted Mozzarella -OR- 'Piccata' w/Lemon-Caper Sauce & Parsley
Costolette di Vitello alla Marsala$69.00
Milk Fed, Bone-In Veal Chop, Wild Mushroom-Marsala Sauce
Porcini Crusted Rack of Lamb$57.00
Madeira Wine Sauce, Served w/Broccoletti al Agio e Olio
Spiced Cervena Elk Rib Chop$53.00
Port Wine-Cassis Reduction, Served w/Patate Arrosto
Filetto di Manzo$68.00
Bordelaise Sauce, Served whipped Potato & Celery Root Puree and Roasted Asparagus

Contorni

Patate Arrosto$10.00
Young Potatoes roasted with Garlic, Rosemary, & Olive Oil
Spinaci alla Panna con Formaggio$13.00
Creamed Spinach w/Asiago, Parmesan, & Pecorino Romano
Polenta Cremosa$10.00
With Tomato, Olive Oil & Parmesan Cheese
Broccoletti al Aglio e Olio$13.00
Broccoletti Sautéed with Garlic & Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Funghi Misti al Rosmarino$13.00
Roasted Crimini & Shiitake Mushrooms w/ Olive Oil & Fresh Rosemary
Asparagi e Fagioll al Tartufo$15.00
White Cannellini Bean & Garlic Puree, Truffled Asparagus & Fresh Herbs

I Dolci

Tira Misu$12.00
Italian Lady Finger Cookies with Kahlua & Espresso Laced Mascarpone Cream Layers
Crème Brûlée$12.00
Velvety Custard with a Crispy Caramelized Top & Fresh Berries
Chocolate & Pistachio Torte$12.00
Served with Vanilla Bean Gelato
Budino di Pane$12.00
Tonight's House Bread Pudding
Gelato della Casa$12.00
This Evening's Selection of Freshly Made Gelato
Affogato$10.00
Vanilla Bean Gelato finished with a shot of Espresso
Vini Dolci/Digestivi
Irish Coffee | Chocolate or Espresso Martini | Remy Martin XO | Courvoisier VS | Hennessy 'Privilege' VSOP | Fernet Branca | Amaro Montenegro | Dow's 10yr Tawny Port | Dow's 20yr Tawny Port | Castellare di Castellina 'S. Niccolo' | Vin Santo

Alcoholic Beverages

Wine List
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Classic Cocktails
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What 175 people are saying

Ristorante Paoletti reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience

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175 Reviews

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SilverWk2
South Carolina92 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 13, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Pretty good food reasonably price and an extensive wine list. Veal executed perfectly. Apps were good escargot were Delicious.
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Calrob
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great customer service, friendly, great food and ambiance! I definitely plan to recommend this restaurant to my friends and family! Definitely plan to return for years to come. Excellent!
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lotsoffood VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina92 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service are always great at Paoletti's- used to frequent their establishment in Delray Beach, Fla and followed them to Highlands !!! Kudos to Arthur, VJ, and Julio !!!!
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Clayton
Alabama3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paoletti's food and service were both above and beyond. The ambiance was romantic and relaxing. I couldn't have had a better experience.
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Orlandovisitors
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
4.0
Dined on June 1, 2015
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and good food. Wine pours were lacking. My husband's looked like 2 oz. And mine was around 3 oz
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OpenTable Diner
Asheville / Western North Carolina13 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When I think of eating out in Highlands, Paoletti's is ALWAYS at the top of my list. Highlanders know that this is the place to take friends and family and those who are new to the area. Highlands has a terrific blend of high quality restaurants to choose between, but when I run into people who have once been through Highlands, they invariably mention that they ate at "that Italian place". Paoletti's has a fantastic and well varied menu, a terrific and well experienced wait staff, and an energetic ambiance. I have favorites that I order off of the menu (white clam sauce linguine)(grilled jumbo sea scallops) but the nightly specials (which I do try on occasion) challenge those favorites. Also, two favorite appetizers are stuffed dates and stuffed artichoke leaves (not always on the menu, but you can ask for them!). I haven't been early for the small plates menu, but I plan to try it very soon. My only disappointment is that they are not open for lunch! I will offer one hint if you are booking a reservation on opentable.com ... book well in advance and if you are looking for a reservation in the 7:00 time frame, call the restaurant directly. Do yourself a favor and don't miss out on Paoletti's if you are in Highlands.
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BobbyJ3 VIP
Nashville115 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and me have celebrated 15 of our 27 anniversaires with Palolettis and their great staff! Aurthur, the owner cares deeply about quality ...and Julio is a great dining room manager!
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Wineau VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina101 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We chose Paoletti for our evening in Highlands as we loved to frequent their location in Delray Beach, FL many years ago until they closed it. The wine list, while extensive, was focused on Italian wines, which makes sense, but for those of us who prefer the white wines of CA/OR/WA, it was quite limited. Luckily we'd brought a special bottle with us for corkage. The service was perfection; we were not rushed but all our needs were met promptly. Our server, Eric, was terrific; very personable. The baked bread with herbed cheese is wonderful & plentiful. The baked stuffed clams and special pork chop were delicious, but the eggplant rollatini was not as good as I remembered it from FL.
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GeoU
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paoletti's was a great recommendation from a friend. While the food was great, the service and wine knowledge and list out-paced it more. Every waiter, not just your waiter, made an effort to meet every need. The wine list was amazing compared to anywhere we traveled on this vacation. We would go back in a minute. And highly recommend it.
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lotsoffood VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina92 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2015
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food Julio and VJ are great !! Always a nice upscale crowd
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Ristorante Paoletti is rated 4.4 stars by 175 OpenTable diners.

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440 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Additional information

Cross street
Next Door to Highlands Inn, Across Street from Old Edwards Inn
Neighborhood
Highlands / Sapphire
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Paoletti
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://paolettis.com/
Phone number
(828) 526-4906

Ristorante Paoletti

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Antipasti

Polpetta di Ricotta$23.00

Escargot all' Forno$24.00

Carpaccio di Manzo$25.00

Tuna Tartare$22.00

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$19.00

Insalate

Paoletti Burrata Caprese$21.00

Roasted Beet & Orange Salad$19.00

Insalata de Cesare o Mistlicanza$16.00

Le Paste

Cannelloni all' Emiliana$39.00

Porcini Gran Tortelloni$37.00

Cacio e Pepe$31.00

Nonna Maria's Mezze Rigatoni alla Bolognese$39.00

Mezze Rigatoni alla Carbonara$34.00

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina$36.00

Manna Carlotta's Bucatini all'Amatriciano$36.00

Frutti di Mare

Risotto w/ Grilled Shrimp & Scallops$46.00

Cloppino Paoletti$55.00

Secondo Piatto

Pollo al Limone$35.00

Scaloppine di Vitello al Gusto$43.00

Costolette di Vitello alla Marsala$69.00

Porcini Crusted Rack of Lamb$57.00

Spiced Cervena Elk Rib Chop$53.00

Filetto di Manzo$68.00

Contorni

Patate Arrosto$10.00

Spinaci alla Panna con Formaggio$13.00

Polenta Cremosa$10.00

Broccoletti al Aglio e Olio$13.00

Funghi Misti al Rosmarino$13.00

Asparagi e Fagioll al Tartufo$15.00

I Dolci

Tira Misu$12.00

Crème Brûlée$12.00

Chocolate & Pistachio Torte$12.00

Budino di Pane$12.00

Gelato della Casa$12.00

Affogato$10.00

Vini Dolci/Digestivi

Alcoholic Beverages

Wine List

Classic Cocktails

Overall ratings and reviews

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