Paolo's Italian Restaurant

Sadly, our experience with Paolos wasn't great.I ordered the fettuccine alfredo with shrimp. The portion size was good, but flavor was lacking. The sauce was completely flavorless. The shrimp were grilled and a bit overcooked, but tasted good. My wife ordered the spaghetti and meatballs. Hers had a good flavor to the sauce and the meatballs were especially tasty.We also ordered the garlic bread with cheese. Sadly, it too was disappointing. There was a good amount of cheese, but no garlic flavor whatsoever. Definitely not worth the price.We'll have to continue our search for a go-to Italian place. This wasn't it for us.

I arrived to have a late lunch with my sister at 1:30 and they told me that they were closing early because they weren't busy. I drove 20 miles to get there.

My husband and I stopped by Palio's for date night after getting a recommendation. Jennifer was out waitress and did a lovely job. I initially ordered the special, which had just run out. Jennifer made sure to bring me back the menu so I could get my order in right away. We started with the bruschetta. It was fresh and beautiful. It was served with a delicious roasted garlic. I had the tortellini Gorgonzola hold the chicken, with a delightful creamy walnut sauce. The flavors blended together so well, just a lovely dish. My husband had the cioppino and raved about it. We are both looking forward to coming back!

Can't believe I've never been here when it's only a 3-min drive from my place! Came here on a Friday night with no reservation thinking it wouldn't be that pack but boy oh boy were we wrong. We had to wait about 20-25 mins for a table which isn't too bad. Everyone there seems to be a regular. I love the open kitchen concept. I saw the chef weigh the pasta so each dish is consistent! Customers were talking and saying Hi to the chefs and it was refreshing to see. It almost feel like a community there seeing how the hosts interact and know the customers. Atmosphere is a bit loud since the tables are kinda close together but that didn't bother us. This isn't a date night vibe spot but more like a get-together with friends and family. The food is great. I loved the penne salsiccia. It's very flavorful. My friend loved the seafood fettuccine dish. Both were packed with lots of protein. We wrapped up with a lemon cheesecake and it was delicious! I definitely recommend giving it a try! The complimentary bread was just okay. Can't wait to come back and try other dishes.

Didn't have a reservation. Servers asked if we had reservation, said no. Then servers snubbed us. Refused to acknowledge our presence. They would not seat us. The restaurant was not busy when we were there.

I feel like I was at a different restaurant than some of the other reviewers. While small, Paolo's is loud and bright ... it could really benefit from lower wattage light bulbs and some plants or something else to help absorb sound and help it feel more intimate and less like a cafeteria. Service from the hostess, our waitress, and a guy who helped us with dessert was fantastic.The food was okay. We started with the calamari, which was lightly breaded yet a bit tough. The sauce it came stuth was really good. Two in our party got the chicken marsala - one lighter portion and one full portion. They looked the same. I'm the only one who ordered a signature dish and probably liked my food the last. I had the Scallops Tuaca... the roasted veggies were delicious. The pasta would've been more enjoyable without sauce - the menu called it marinara, the waitress called it red sauce, yet it tasted like tomato sauce without any seasoning. The sauce from the scallops conflicted with it, so having no deuce would've been better (the guys who ordered the chicken marsala felt the same). And the scallops? They were cut in half, so they were like little disks and then a bit overcooked. They also came breaded, which was a bit strange. On another note, we had the lemon cheesecake for dessert, and it was amazing.

Have you ever had a meal that was so good you get a smile on your face the next day thinking about it? This place has become one of our favorites. It's a quiet little place right off 104th in Kent adjacent to East Hill. It only seats about 50 and that just lends to the intimate atmosphere.Our reservation was ready right on time, and we were greeted by a very friendly waitperson. She made a few suggestions and let us know what the specials of the day were. We started with the meatball sampler. A total of six meatballs in three different sauces. The perfect start to a great meal.My wife opted for the seafood fettuccine, and I went with the bone in ribeye. Both were the perfect portion, size and delicious. Pasta was homemade and light and delicious. Not the chewy thick pasta I've had at other places.The restaurant was packed capacity, and we had no problems having a conversation because the noise level was fairly low. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly. Five stars for cleanliness of the entire restaurant.For dessert we had a full portion of tiramisu and a cannoli. Both were the perfect end to an awesome meal. We look forward to our next visit.

The food here was fresh and amazing. There were 6 of us and we each had something different and enjoyed what we had. I asked if our server could recommend a sweet wine, they had just in a new red 14 hands Unicorn sparkling wine. I am not a red wine fan but he gave me a sample and it was amazing. We ended up buying a whole bottle. The service was quick and food was everyone's plate came out at the same time hot. The vibe was very family oriented. We Will definitely return.

We came here last month in celebration of Valentine's Day for lunch and it was fantastic. The ambiance is just right for either a date night/lunch or a business lunch with clients or a casual lunch with friends. It's a come for any occasion type of place.The food was delicious. The bread was nice to munch on and our meals were great too.We typically have ordered delivery here but it was good to sit down and enjoy the fantastic service. I can't wait to come back for a dinner meal and trust me, we will be back. On your Kent restaurant bingo card, make sure this is on your list to visit!

This gem in Kent is beyond me. The food is delicious and portion size is that of fine dining. Sad I couldn't try their wine list. Perfect for date night. Tried the 4 course meal at $36.95 which is a steal! Appetizer, soup or salad, entree and mini desert included. If you are starving and or eat big portions I would suggest ordering off the menu instead of this special. The ambiance is romantic and calm with Italian music playing in the background. Immediately greeted while entering the restaurant. Waiter Alfredo was friendly and attentive. Don't hesitate to come here. Will be coming back for sure!