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Reviews - Chez Paolo

Reviews

9/10

Excellent
538 reviews
Food
8.9
Service
9.3
Ambience
9.0
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  • Sylvain d.16 days ago

    10

    Good food and good service great place

  • Katie T.2 months ago

    10

    Not only does Chez Paolo have amazing Italian food, it has the most amazing host. The owner was so welcoming and created such a fun environment for dinner. It was our favorite dinner we had while in Paris!

  • Ian M.2 months ago

    10

    What a wonderful restaurant!!! This experience was just unbelievable! Paolo is a fabulous host. The atmosphere in the restaurant is amazing and the food is just fantastic!! This is a highly recommended restaurant and definitely a go-to whenever I am in Paris!

  • Lynn S.3 months ago

    10

    Great food and service, cosy atmosphere, like dining with family.

  • R D.4 months ago

    10

    Most inviting friendly place I’ve ever been to. That was amazing. The food was amazing. The atmosphere is amazing. The whole place is just amazing.

  • Lorraine L.6 months ago

    4.5

    Food was good. Pasta, salmon lasagna and pizza all enjoyed. Service was swift. Paulo spoke to us and was friendly. Noisy and chaotic vibe! Way too bright in there! The lighting was soooo bright. Not relaxing or cosy as an authentic Italian should be.

  • Suzanne G.9 months ago

    10

    Best Italian in Paris! Amazing food and service.

  • Angel T.9 months ago

    10

    Paolo and staff were welcoming and the food was excellent. Great experience!

  • Monica L.10 months ago

    10

    We came in with a group of 7 and had reservations. This place not only had food that tasted delicious, but it was so memorable because the atmosphere was wonderful. It’s walking distance from Moulin Rouge.

  • Rebecca B.1 year ago

    10

    The food was delicious and the service was great! Lovely little authentic italian restaurant. Will definitely visit again!

  • Shehrbano I.1 year ago

    4.5

    The owner added extra items and started screaming at us when we corrected him. All of us ordered a main course but he kept screaming at us that our bill was not enough. He started pushing us physically and assaulting us. He was also extremely rascist. Do not go to this place if you’re not white!!

  • Pieter M.1 year ago

    10

    Cher Paolo is a small real Italian restaurant. Great food, great Paolo who server nice drinks. Definitely a yes!

  • Jack B.1 year ago

    10

    Very good, very fast service !!

  • Kaci L.
    Kaci L.1 year ago

    10

    This place was wonderful. Great ambience. Very welcoming. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a lovely dinner with a friendly host.

  • David M.1 year ago

    5.5

    It was ok but not special. The food came out quickly which was a plus.

  • Katja L.1 year ago

    10

    Very friendly polite Italian chef. Warm welcome. Good Italian food.

  • Tony C.1 year ago

    8.5

    Nice

  • Greg S.1 year ago

    10

    A great find. Small and cosy. The owner (Paolo) was delightful. Highly recommended!

  • Mark H.2 years ago

    10

    Definitely one of the best Italian restaurants in st. George area. Nice small coazy real Italian atmosphere. Thanks to the special warm and very welcoming personal with beloved passion ❤️

  • Miles C.2 years ago

    10

    If you’re going to be in Paris, GO HERE AND DON’T THINK TWICE!! The best meal we have ever had, the best service, lovely vibe and felt like eating at your family’s house with large portions and the most authentic Italian we have had. The owner will great you with shots to start the evening and recommendations. We didn’t want to leave dinner we were having so much fun

  • Michael S.2 years ago

    10

    Excellent and welcoming host Paolo. Wonderful private table in cellar for our large group. Delicious food and very accommodating. Paolo is a gentleman whose passion is clear. Excellent food, excellent service , excellent wine and very generous with the grapa.

  • Emily M.2 years ago

    2.0

    We booked a table and walked into the restaurant but were not addressed by the owner (Paolo it seems) at all. We waited patiently for some time and approached the owner but appeared confused that we had made the reservation. He made no effort to seat us so we left. Quite apparent he was focused on one particular table of guests,

  • leo c.2 years ago

    10

    We loved the Owner Paolo. He brightens up your evening, with his Humor and his big Heart for his Restaurant and Food. The Burata is 10/10 and even tho the Pizza does Not Look so special the Taste is!!! 9/10 We will be there again for sure.

  • Marianne R.2 years ago

    8.0

    Good food, friendly service. The place is small, tables are closely set together, lights are very bright therefore not a very cozy feeling

  • Jeremy J.2 years ago

    10

    Great little authentic Italian. Very welcoming host , traditional dishes and with no pretentious service. Value for money.

  • Sebastian S.2 years ago

    10

    Please please please visit this restaurant, amazing food, amazing environment, amazing service!!! The best Italian food ever. Get the truffle ravioli and the carbonara

  • Pablo L.2 years ago

    10

    The quality comes from pasión and a present owner and chef. Very good pasta good service. Friendly atmosphere

  • Katrina G.2 years ago

    10

    My husband and I stumbled upon this cute and cozy Italian restaurant and enjoyed delicious food and amazing service!! Chef Paolo seemed to take a lot of pride in his food, so you know it’s GOOD!! I recommend 10/10

  • D. James G.2 years ago

    10

    What a wonderful evening made so with a gracious host, great service and delicious food.

  • Neil D.2 years ago

    10

    Lovely neighborhood find! We passed by a previous night and I felt drawn to the place — the food looked so good, and there was a real charm to the place, so we booked a reservation (not really needed for a Tuesday night, but we wanted to be sure we would be seated) the following day. The owner greeted us with great warmth, and immediately presented us with complimentary shots of grappa. The food was delicious, service friendly, atmosphere relaxed. I would like to return and try everything in the menu, all was delicious!

  • Rukia H.more than 2 years

    4.5

    Poor quality of food, questionable hosting.

  • Evita Ē.more than 2 years

    10

    Paolo was fantastic. Grazie!!! ????

  • Erin J.
    Erin J.more than 2 years

    10

    Amazing and authentic Italian restaurant. The owner and rest of the staff were very personable, accommodating and enthusiastic! Amazing food and amazing service. A hidden gem in one of the best areas in Paris.

  • Linda S.more than 2 years

    9.5

    This is a very tiny but warm and welcoming Italian restaurant with what might be considered a very basic menu however it is well presented and very flavorful. The owner is charming and efficient I just found the chairs and tables a little weak. They were outdoor chairs and tables and not very comfortable nor seemingly very strong. Otherwise I will definitely go again.

  • Pierre B.more than 2 years

    10

    Paolo est super . Dîner très sympa . We all enjoyed the meal and Paolo ensured our glasses were always full . The shots were appreciated . Great food and nice atmosphere

  • Allyson M.more than 2 years

    10

    A very friendly busy little restaurant, with a great atmosphere and very tasty food. My faggatini with goats cheese and spinach was delicious.

  • Martin H.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Fantastic place - genuine, good food, and a host that really, really made everyone feel welcome.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Descent lights dinner in Paris Service was fast and very friendly Good house wine .

  • Janik K.more than 2 years

    7.0

    The atmosphere was quite good. Small and cozy. The food was very delicious! (Main course and desert( The service was okay. First they didn't gave us the menu card. After ten minutes of waiting we asked for it. the guy who owned the little restaurant was really friendly and he really loved his work. You could really feel this. The girl (maybe his daughter) couldn't speak english which was very sad but okay. The price ist quite cheap for parisian restaurants. Not that much cheap, but more cheap than the restaurants in the center of Paris.

  • - -.more than 2 years

    8.0

    The service was really great, so were the prices. Tiny and cozy, and the bathroom was clean, which is important to me. The food was home made but heated up, which I have realized is the norm in more restaurants than I thought! We were six people and did not get our food at the same time which really is not good... but other than that, the food tastes home made and the staff was very customer friendly and nice! It is also easy to find the restaurant.

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