Paolo's Cucina Italiana
Paolo's Cucina Italiana
fresh mozzarella | lightly breaded | house marinara | pecorino sprinkle
roasted figs | greens | goat cheese | pistachios | fig marsala vinaigrette
grilled shrimp | creamy polenta
fresh cheese ravioli with Paul's swoon-worthy Bolognese sauce
shrimp-scallops-calamari-clams-mussels | spicy marinara | spaghetti
halfa bird | roasted potatoes + veggies | lemon-wine sauce |
16-ounce black Angus | mushrooms | summer vegetables | Yukon gold mashed
(the one the Boston Herald used to write about!)
exceptional white bean and pasta soup with a kiss of heat | even better than ya mutha's
fried calamari, lightly breaded | sweet + spicy Calabrian chili sauce | garlic aioli drizzle
sauted baby spinach, white beans, Calabrian chilis, garlic, olive oil | creamy herb-spiked polenta | shaved Parm (V/GF)
extra virgin olive oil, lemon, Mediterranean spice-marinade | hummus | Calabrian chili oil drizzle
grilled rolled eggplant | herby ricotta filling | roasted plum tomato sauce | melty local mozzarella
Hearth oven-roasted to a crazy crisp | sea salt sprinkle (GF)
trio of traditionally seasoned, all-beef goodness | house marinara
bathed in herby olive oil: toasted fennel seed, rosemary, orange, crushed red pepper, freshly ground black pepper
lightly breaded + friend jumbos (5) | garlic aioli
romaine | classic house-made dressing + croutons | add-on steak tips, shrimp, chicken, or salmon
tomato | cucumber | red onion | mixed olives | pepperoncini | bell pepper | feta | Greek dressing
fresh mozz | fresh basil | tomato | red wine vinaigrette
greens, red onion, cucumber, carrot, radish, pepperoncini | pickled onions | goat cheese | balsamic
house marinara | shredded mozz | Pecorino | oregano (V)
garlic oil | shredded mozz | ricotta | Pecorino | oregano (V)
prosciutto di Parma | shredded mozz | fig + balsamic jam | goat cheese
smoked mozz | fennel sausage | grilled onions | Calabrian chilis
house marinara | fresh mozz | Pecorino | fresh basil (V)
house marinara | fresh mozz | that awesome pepperoni that cups | oregano
house marinara | mozz | mixed mushrooms (V)
house marinara | mozz | roasted red peppers
BBQ sauce | cheddar-jack blend | northcountry smoked bacon | apple | scallions | hot-honey drizzle
Pecorino cream sauce | nutmeg finish ( V)
rigatoni | organic chicken breast | broccoli | chardonnay + garlic sauce | Pecorino
far-fall-ay pasta | spinach | sun-dried tomatoes | lardons | shallots | garlic + white wine butter sauce | toasted pine nuts | Romano
lemon + vodka blush sauce | nutmeg finish
rigatoni in Pauls swoon-worthy sauce of red wine, ground beef, pork, cream (+ love)
pasta of choice | mixed roasted mushrooms | black truffle butter | Parm (V)
spaghetti | jumbo shrimp | sauce of white wine, lemon, garlic, flat-leaf parsley, butter | crushed red pepper
spaghetti | clams | garlic + white wine butter sauce
rigatoni | all-beef meatballs | fennel pork sausage | Romano | basil
organic chicken breast | spinach-prosciutto-mushroom-mozzarella topping | sweet marsala reduction | roasted potatoes (GF)
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | lemon-caper sauce | risotto Milanese | grilled vegetables | shaved Parm (GF upon request)
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | house marinara | local mozz | brioche roll | fries
slow braised in sauce of tomato, red wine, Greek spices | carrots | frizzled flatleaf parsley | orzo
hearth oven-baked | Ritz + butter cracker-crumb crust | mashed potatoes | sliced steamed broccoli | nostalgia
wild salmon | tomato salata | grilled vegetables | creamy herb-spiked polenta (GF)
seared local diver scallops | Italian short-grain rice | onion | saffron-kissed broth | fresh herbs | lemon-wine caper sauce GF
house-cut sirloin steak tips | house marinade | sea salt fries or salad (GF)
Wagyu beef | thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon | Fontina cheese | grilled onions | garlic truffle aoli | lettuce + tomato | truffle fries
massive organic thick-cut double pork chop | house vinegar peppers + onions | roasted potatoes (GF)
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | house marinara | local mozz | fresh pasta of choice
Paul's delicious aged bread - baked fresh daily!
baby spinach | white beans | Calabrian chilis | roasted garlic | olive oil (V/VG/GF)
lady fingers | espresso | whipped mascarpone | chocolate shavings
raisin-studded bread pudding | New England butter rum sauce
because all kids love spaghetti... especially ours.
Lobster tail ravioli
Calamari
The Spicy Italian
Homemade baguettes
The Cipriani
New England baked haddock
a plate of meat and french fries
a plate of pasta and mushrooms
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Spanakopita special, anyone? This was featured at Paolo's during our 2024 Greek Independence Day celebration.
Chocolate cake
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Lynn S.
Aug 3, 2024
An absolutely beautiful restaruant and the food is amazing. You don't need to go into Botson for a great Italian meal any longer. Service is impeccable!Only downside is the distance, worth the drive!!
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Paula G.
Oct 9, 2024
My taste buds are on a never-ending Italian rollercoaster - every time I think I've reached the pinnacle, another eatery comes along and blows my mind! Meatballs, wings, pasta, steak tips... and just when I'm stuffed, Tres Leches Cake and Bread Pudding show up and bring the house down!!!!
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Kim H.
Oct 8, 2024
Food was so amazing. Everything we ordered was great. Highly recommend the bread pudding for dessert
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Lia M.
Dec 23, 2023
Paolo's is a fantastic find in Saugus. It's warm and inviting. The host was so kind and was able to seat my handicapped father in a table near the door and space heater, which was incredibly appreciated. Our server was also wonderful. And someone, guessing it was the owner, stopped by to see how we liked our meal.I had the PSL martini. I'm not sure the bartender liked me, since they didn't put the rim on the martini and added a dried apple ring, which was odd. I thought they might be out of the rim, but since we sat near the bar, I could see it was added to other drinks. They also weren't the friendliest when I walked in--just stared at me and instead of saying anything when I walked up, rudely pointed to the host stand, which I had not noticed. Anyway, if they are working when I return, would not order a cocktail. Even though my drink was delicious. That was the only off-putting part of our whole experience, because all other staff were great.Food was delicious. Bread is great. Fried mozzarella hit the spot and the tomato sauce was incredible. I was disappointed that the orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe was not available, as it was on the online menu but not the actual menu. It's one of my all-time favorite pasta dishes. But I ordered another fave--the chicken broccoli pasta. It was fantastic. My stepmother loved her mushroom pasta and my dad enjoyed his scallop risotto. For dessert, he ordered bread pudding and my stepmother and I shared the tiramisu, like, everything else, was fantastic. I'll absolutely be requesting that we visit Paolo's whenever I'm in town.
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Christina W.
Apr 5, 2024
First time here and it was a great experience. Cozy atmosphere, not too loud, food came out quick and hot. I had the octopus app and the Nonna both very good especially for the portion size and the price! My boyfriend had the mozzarella balls and the shrimp scampi subbed with rigatoni. He said both were tasty (but being biased he said my scampi was better )I would definitely come back- especially to support a local/neighborhood spot.
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Ellen F.
Dec 24, 2023
Went for a birthday dinner as Phantom Gourmet gave rave reviews. Was very disappointed. Waitress was not knowledgeable, and had to keep going back "somewhere" to keep getting answers to our questions, then snapped her gum while talking. All of our food (3 different entrees) were smothered in so much sauce that for me, it was inedible. I sent it back once, and it was unchanged when it got back to me. Waitress never said a word when I left almost the whole thing. I would give one star for the value! I would say more, but it's Christmas!
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Richard K.
Mar 13, 2023
My husband and I popped in for dinner Friday evening. We had the eggplant which was delicious then I got the chicken banna stana which was delicious. He got steak tips and enjoyed them. Joy was working front of house and took care of us at the counter. She was so sweet and such an advocate for the restaurant. We are so happy to have Paolos in our neighborhood.
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Jordonn H.
Oct 8, 2024
The food is delicious, rich in flavor. Carmen and Paolo provided great service. They're sweet and attentive. The ambiance is calm, can be romantic if that's what you're going for and clean. Don't forget to finish with an espresso & tiramisu!
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Michelle B.
Aug 26, 2024
Definitely don't be put off by this lovely place being in a strip mall!!! We loved it here! Atmosphere and waitstaff are amazing and the food is unbelievable good! Even though their pasta is not made in house (but right next door), it's fantastic and plentiful! My husband got the bolognese and I had the chicken and broccoli. Our appetizer was a buratta with peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, and balsamic glaze! Unreal! And the bathrooms.....wow, so clean and lovely real flowers! I really feel that it is an important part of a restaurant. We will be back.
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James C.
Jun 15, 2024
Service great food greatParm is enormous fresh pastaSauce greatLemon chicken wings to die fot
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