I'm a fan of Olive Garden, But Paolino really is the place to go. I can now say I have a new Italian restaurant. Food excellent. Great experienceParking: There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, but not a lot. There are parking spots on the street in the vicinity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Alfredo, Meatballs
João RM
Excellent atmosphere, soft music, nice Italian feel. Waitress was amazing, so nice with our daughter. Clean bathroom, comfortable seating, no waiting time.
Really enjoyed our lunch here! It's a cool little place, with nice outdoor seating. The lobster ravioli was the best I've ever had. Would highly recommend it to others looking for yummy Italian food! The limoncello cake for dessert was light and delicious.
Dv H.
Charming cozy little place. Good food. Great service. They have half off wine on Wednesdays.
John Barnette
Fantastic food. My gods, the lobster dumpling or whatever was amazing. Maybe the best lobster dish I’ve ever had.Tomato fresce sandwich too? Phenomenal.Kind server, a great dessert, seems like a great place to have a big family dinner.Parking: Had to park at a nearby gym. Not a bad walk in the current weather.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli, Calamari
Linda G.
Tucked in a great location, this restaurant is quirky and fun with delicious food. Plants adorn the inside space and the servers are fun and knowledgeable. There are great options for every taste.
Eileen R.
We went last night to celebrate 3 birthdays. It was just ok. Service was great but it was loud and the food was mediocre. The lobster ravioli had NO lobster in it or even a seafood taste! The chicken Picatta was mostly noodles and A piece of chicken. We all left feeling underwhelmed. They did comp us the Ravioli meal at least.
Gus Glaw
Delicious- try the lasagna bolognese. You won't be sorry!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Reyes
Food was great, I ordered a portobello mushroom sandwich and creamy sherry mushroom soup and it was delicious. Also I ordered the linguini and clams which was fresh and flavorful. Lastly, got the Bolognese lasagna and it was also really good! Our server was Sienna and she split all our food which was very thoughtful and she was very attentive. Highly recommend!Vegetarian options: Vegetable lasagna and lots of soups/salads
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Silvester T.
Overall underwhelming to borderline disappointment. The service and everything else was good, not my favorite ambience, but not bad by any means but overall the food was just very underwhelming and disappointing didn't love the cheesecakes that were supposed to be the crowd, pleaser salad and conflicting flavors. This was the Oakhurst salad Ordered the pumpkin ravioli as well as the gnocchi and just disappointing/underwhelming.
Before you eat here, look over the fence, look at all the trash they don't clean up.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ravi Thakkar
This restaurant has an awesome vibe. All the live plants and decor give it a peaceful and sophisticated ambience. The service was excellent and staff was very pleasant. However the food was bland. I ordered the Eggplant Papperdelle. The only eggplant I could see was 3 pea size pieces floating around. I was expecting to see more bigger pieces of eggplant. The marinara was bland and ideal if you are on a "no-salt" diet. The pasta noodles were cooked just right though. Our cheese sticks appetizer came with a dipping sauce which was similarly tasteless. The bread with olive oil/vinegar dip was a nice touch however the bread had this kinda soft/mushy texture with a sweet finish. They would do better with a crusty french/sourdough type bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Natalya H.
Paolino's is my FAVORITE restaurant in Decatur! The food is always super fresh and ALWAYS delicious! Thank you Paul for the amazing recommendation on food and drinks! I'll be returning every time I find myself in Decatur.
Alex Green
Great food and great service I really suggest lasagna ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ravioli
Hekate Terry
Great food and service. I LOVE ❤️ the Pumpkin Ravioli, and there are several vegetarian options! I just wish the entire patio was dog friendly and not just the tables in the parking lot...
I'm a fan of Olive Garden, But Paolino really is the place to go. I can now say I have a new Italian restaurant. Food excellent. Great experienceParking: There is a parking lot in front of the restaurant, but not a lot. There are parking spots on the street in the vicinity.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Alfredo, Meatballs
Excellent atmosphere, soft music, nice Italian feel. Waitress was amazing, so nice with our daughter. Clean bathroom, comfortable seating, no waiting time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Marinara, Calamari, Mushroom Ravioli
Really enjoyed our lunch here! It's a cool little place, with nice outdoor seating. The lobster ravioli was the best I've ever had. Would highly recommend it to others looking for yummy Italian food! The limoncello cake for dessert was light and delicious.
Charming cozy little place. Good food. Great service. They have half off wine on Wednesdays.
Fantastic food. My gods, the lobster dumpling or whatever was amazing. Maybe the best lobster dish I’ve ever had.Tomato fresce sandwich too? Phenomenal.Kind server, a great dessert, seems like a great place to have a big family dinner.Parking: Had to park at a nearby gym. Not a bad walk in the current weather.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Ravioli, Calamari
Tucked in a great location, this restaurant is quirky and fun with delicious food. Plants adorn the inside space and the servers are fun and knowledgeable. There are great options for every taste.
We went last night to celebrate 3 birthdays. It was just ok. Service was great but it was loud and the food was mediocre. The lobster ravioli had NO lobster in it or even a seafood taste! The chicken Picatta was mostly noodles and A piece of chicken. We all left feeling underwhelmed. They did comp us the Ravioli meal at least.
Delicious- try the lasagna bolognese. You won't be sorry!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was great, I ordered a portobello mushroom sandwich and creamy sherry mushroom soup and it was delicious. Also I ordered the linguini and clams which was fresh and flavorful. Lastly, got the Bolognese lasagna and it was also really good! Our server was Sienna and she split all our food which was very thoughtful and she was very attentive. Highly recommend!Vegetarian options: Vegetable lasagna and lots of soups/salads
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Overall underwhelming to borderline disappointment. The service and everything else was good, not my favorite ambience, but not bad by any means but overall the food was just very underwhelming and disappointing didn't love the cheesecakes that were supposed to be the crowd, pleaser salad and conflicting flavors. This was the Oakhurst salad Ordered the pumpkin ravioli as well as the gnocchi and just disappointing/underwhelming.
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Before you eat here, look over the fence, look at all the trash they don't clean up.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This restaurant has an awesome vibe. All the live plants and decor give it a peaceful and sophisticated ambience. The service was excellent and staff was very pleasant. However the food was bland. I ordered the Eggplant Papperdelle. The only eggplant I could see was 3 pea size pieces floating around. I was expecting to see more bigger pieces of eggplant. The marinara was bland and ideal if you are on a "no-salt" diet. The pasta noodles were cooked just right though. Our cheese sticks appetizer came with a dipping sauce which was similarly tasteless. The bread with olive oil/vinegar dip was a nice touch however the bread had this kinda soft/mushy texture with a sweet finish. They would do better with a crusty french/sourdough type bread.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Paolino's is my FAVORITE restaurant in Decatur! The food is always super fresh and ALWAYS delicious! Thank you Paul for the amazing recommendation on food and drinks! I'll be returning every time I find myself in Decatur.
Great food and great service I really suggest lasagna ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ravioli
Great food and service. I LOVE ❤️ the Pumpkin Ravioli, and there are several vegetarian options! I just wish the entire patio was dog friendly and not just the tables in the parking lot...
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Mushroom Ravioli