Paola’s is a fabulous upscale restaurant that recently relocated from Madison Avenue to Lexington Avenue. Let me break down our most recent meal. We started off with the warm mozzarella which is hands down the best in the city. The portion is a bit small but the taste makes up for it. We also started with the Arugula Salad which is always very good. For main courses we ordered the salmon, branzino, the veal and the pesto which we got to share. Both fish dishes were a relatively big portion and were very tasty. The veal was small but tasted really great and so did the potatoes that came along with it. Finally, the pesto was a pretty small portion, but very good. For dessert, the cappuccino was just the right size however it could have been a little warmer. We also got the tiramisu which was so so good. Finally the biscottis were just the right thing to top off the fabulous meal. Overall a great experience. 5 stars.

Friendly service, especially for our young girls. Delicious meals, and they dont mind letting our daughters share plates.

Authentic Italian food with original flavors.The pasta was made as it should be and blends perfectly into the excellent sauces.Highly recommended

One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to in the city. Not only was everyone there so nice and helpful, the food is amazing. Pesto was the best I’ve had outside of Italy, the artichokes as well, perfect. Overall a great experience, I will be back.

Food was excellentService was with attitude and entitled.Will never go back to it

Went to Paola because it was convenient, not expecting much. We found it to be the exact opposite. Great food, excellent service. Will definitely return for another meal!

Very satisfying, properly, even very well cooked Italian classics the way a new york restaurant should be. Attentive service.

An outstanding dining experience! The food is delicious, and the staff is wonderful, making you feel at ease. This restaurant is beautiful in every way. This place is incredible, and I cant say enough positive things about it. You will not be disappointed if you visit this place. This is a location I would strongly recommend to everyone I know.

I was shockingly surprised to find such a proper Italian restaurant next to Central Park.The atmosphere was very nice, the food was on point and the wine too.I would recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy the traditional Italian cuisine.Bravi!

What an UES GEM! I’ve been meaning to check it out for a while and I regret not doing so sooner. Fantastic pasta dishes. The meatball appetizer is a must try - they were just like my Sicilian grandfather used to make. The staff is absolutely flawless from the servers to the bussers. Above and beyond. And even though today was scorching hot, the covered outdoor dining was surprisingly cool!

Excellent food, the way of Italian cuisine. The service was excellent as well. Fully recommended!!

The food was okay. My seafood linguine dish was alright, nothing special. The duck tasted really gamey to me but my husband liked it, just mentioned it was a bit overcooked. His risotto was the best thing of the night though

Shopping then some classy fine dining at one of the city’s finest wine selections restaurants it’s the it spot of Lexington Boujie but wonderful prices

The best service along Madison Ave. Courteous & friendly staff, great outside setting & delicious pasta. A wonderful discovery in the UES.

My first Brunch 2019. It was excellent

One of the most consistently excellent restaurants on the UES.

Great food and service!.. Best mole I have ever had..

Excellent menu and top notch elegant outdoor service. Everything I ordered was outstanding. Its a lovely neighborhood restaurant.

I can eat every single day at Paolas every thing is good, specially the branzino...is just amazing

Given the challenges of COVID19, this team of restauteurs provides pleasing, attentive service, and great value with a delicious menu!

4 star quality at a three star price.Always delicious food in a quality atmosphereI always hit restaurants at off times, though

Amazing food, amazing service. Beautiful atmosphere, 10/10 and wouldn’t change a thing! Spaghetti pomodoro was delicious. Waiters were attentive and friendly. My boyfriend also loved his meal. Definitely our favorite restaurant we experienced on the East coast!

A lovely Italian restaurant on the upper east side. The food is tasty and the cocktails are well prepared. An amiable atmosphere. Not cheap but it wont break the bank. Enjoy

Delicious fresh pasta and excellent service. Will come back again!

Delicious food, beautiful location, very friendly staff✌️thank you, Italian waiter🤝

Food was good! But whatever you do, DONT ask if they have any white wines on the sweeter end. The waiter will look at you and tell you no, no matter how you ask, with no suggestions or alternatives. Pretty snobby. And after all that, the wine I chose was sweet! Wish I wouldve told him!

While Italian restaurants are often a dime a dozen in major cities, it’s rare to get a meal that is truly prepared with delicacy and attention to detail. Paola’s menu is worth traveling out of your neighborhood for and a great off the normal beaten path restaurant that will make you happy you came. The home made pasta, fresh fish and meat dishes and even offering vegetarian/vegan options make this a place worth bring friends, family and loved ones.

The Dijon salmon was perfectly cooked and simply delicious, and the pasta with mushrooms was to die for. On top of the delicious dinner, my wife sat at a cozy round table in a corner of the restaurant. Well go back again for sure!

Delicious Italian food on UES. Great spot.

Paolas is our special dinner place. The food is wonderful and I sleep like a baby after eating there because the food is so healthy and they dont over-spice. Staff is so sweet. Upscale home cooked experience. Love it!

I eat in this place from time to time! This is my favorite restaurant to to have a good dinner. I visit this place regularly. The cooking is of high quality, the workers are professional and the prices are reasonable. I enjoy meeting in this restaurant for a good dinner.

Amazing.

Excellent food, service, and wine selection. Great spot to celebrate a special occasion. Would love to visit again!

Classic Carnegie Hill watering hole and restaurant. Each of the customers look to sent from Central Casting, so precisely do they fit into the stereotype of the rich upper class slightly-under-middle-aged Upper East Sider. The food is pretty consistently good as is the service.

Best food and dining experience! I

Consistently good! The service is attentative, yet not overbearing. We took the kids and even they found something they dont eat on a regular basis. We always go for the dishes hard to make at home and havent been disappointed.

Excellent pizza! Just like in Italy!

One of the best place. Food was good. Food came of kitchen was fresh and flavorful. Staff were friendly.

Absolutely amazing food. Im kind of picky with my 5 star reviews, but the food here is truly amazing. The peppardelle with duck ragu was absolutely amazing.

Great overall dining experience. The pasta is made fresh and cooked to perfection. Staff were on point. Very alive with people all enjoying the vibe.

Delicious food and my favorite nicer restaurant in the neighborhood. Definitely visit if you’re in town even for a few days. Thanks Paola’s!

Waffle awful. Soups good, but better soup is a few blocks in either direction for less. The other food was good enough. Nothing you’ll remember when you step into the taxi.

These positive reviews must have been paid for or solicited by the restaurant. This is not a restaurant for 2 or 4 adults to have a fine Italian dinner. A group of 8 or 10 friends for a night out perhaps. A place to go with your small children perhaps. We had the worst possible experience at Paolas. The noise level was so extreme you could not have a conversation. Their were small children eating from their squeeze packs. The seating was tight. The food was mediocre at best. Couldnt wait to leave.

Outstanding dining experience on Sunday evening. We split the large Caesar salad, and each had pasta entrees. The veal ravioli was decadent. The wine list was expansive and included all price ranges.

Wow. Unexpected delicious meal right here in the neighborhood. Fantastic ambiance . A true treat .

Great real Italian food. Fine cuisine. Armand and Romolo have warmely welcomed me. I felt at home !

A great find! Fantastic menu! Ate there many times. Great service and delicious food! Highly recommend.

Paolas is the best restaurant in NYC.. Hands down without question. Nothing even comes remotely close to Paolas. The food is absolutely amazing and I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Its so perfectly made and I cannot express how absolutely amazing this restaurant is. Words just cant describe it. Is there an option where I can put more than five stars???

Arguably some of the best pastas in the city, staff wonderful and fish dishes are great too. good meat specials when they have (Venison, Lamb,Pork). Meatballs and sides are all great-make sure to try barlotti beans. Downside would be sometimes the food is over salted and you feel rushed . Prices are a bit steep but worth it.

Beautiful restaurant, good service, wonderful company. The food is classic roman style. Good portions, reasonable prices.

Delicious food and my favorite nicer restaurant in the neighborhood. Definitely visit if you’re in town even for a few days. Thanks Paola’s!

Enjoyed a wonderful New Years Eve dinner here. Excellent staff, great food, terrific liquor selection. And they didnt raise menu prices because its New Years.

Best home made pasta in NY! Carciofi alla giudecca in season not to be missed.

I ordered the veal ravioli and thought it was pretty good. The service was outstanding and they were very friendly as well. The rest of the people in my party were disappointed with their meals and they were just okay. Seems like the meals are hit or miss but it’s alright.

Nice neighborhood restaurant that is very noisy because of the hard surfaces. We reserved for 8pm and it wasnt until 9pm that noise level dropped to acceptable level. Were we to go back, wed reserve for 9pm. Nice local crowd. Good kitchen. Service is adequate. By the way, its not a bargain. Me, Id rather go to Nicolas.

A lovely spot with excellent food all of the time! Excellent service, and very civilized! Paolas has never disappointed. (spoken very rapidly) Love, love, love, love, love, love, love Paolas!

Service and exceptional food make this place. A bit noisy and very Eastsider.

This place is the best. We have a standing reservation every week. Very good food and (most importantly) very consistent. Staff is excellent.

I loved to visit this place. The food and services are top notch here. They have good selection of pasta dishes. The priced are fair with great Italian food.

Poor service,EasterSunday I guess, a long wait for service. Food was excellent as was our wine. They needed more servers or faster servers. They dont do holidays well..chaotic experience.

Few words: its a great restaurant! I cannot forget that duck! The serving is perfect.

One of our favorite Italian restaurants in the city. Great to be within a few blocks. Makes you feel you are in Rome.

Great place to eat real fine Italian gourmet.Original fine Italian cuisine.👍👌🍽🍽🍽🍽🍽

Perfect food & mood for italian cuisin and wine

Great Italian food! This is one of the few places in NYC where you can find authentic Italian cuisine. Loved it!

We had been walking for days. After we had been demoralized by the epic failure of Pokemon GO, the folks at Paolo s took us in and raised us as their own. They fed us a slice of divinity with a side of paradise. I feel a sense of completeness now. As if to say, spaghetti might be quantum string theory.

Had the caesars salad and it was super good, did not taste like a regular average salad. But The mix they had in blended well with every bite.

Pricey but an excellent date spot. Been here a few times with my SO, always come away satisfied. Great service.

This is a wonderful neighborhood restaurant with amazing food. Enjoy

I went here with some old friends, didnt have reservations, but seated almost immediately. Service was amazing. So was the food.

Wonderful Italian restaurant with fantastic food, professional and warm service. The food served fast and quick. Definitely recommend this to all my friends.

Its Milano or Roma in the 60s. Not the food, but the ambience. The staff is really helpful and nice. The crowd New York. The food is delicious Italian

Horrible and its nothing like carmines... stay away and save your money...

Great Italian food with a comfortable atmosphere. The salmon with Dijon sauce is fabulous and my wife loved the fettuccine porcini. Requires reservations usually.

Consistently great food and service. Look around, its like a restaurant in Rome in the 50s! Is that Sofia ( her given name spelling)?

Artichoke app and bolognese were excellent. Vongole could have had better clams

Really Bad Service. Food is below standards for a place on Madison Ave. the Mozzarella Cheese wasn’t fresh at all. The waiter brought me a wrong wine (different from what I ordered) and up charged me for it. We asked for a Desert menu from 3 guys and yet after 10 minutes no one came with it. Walked Out. Definitely never visiting this place again!

Good food. Great service. Clean place.

Remarkably authentic italian traditional restaurant located in the most exclusive block on the Upper East Side. Romolo, the sommelier, is a real locomotive in this lively room frequented by all the beautiful people. But the food is remarkably good. Sticking to tradition with perfect cooking and attentive service.

Great food. Great service. Wonderful atmosphere. Fabulous restaurant.

Great service and friendly staff. Our plate was not on the menu but they accommodated us with no problems! Would cosit again if I visit New York again.

Delicious - veal appetizer is 👍. Worth the wait!

Horrible service! And I would not recommend thisplace to any of my friends was a lot better restaurants around Food not good!

This is an unusual restaurant for NYC in that it serves alot of people AND the food is consistently good AND they deliver. The delivery is always fast and prompt. The pasta is mostly homemade, Best Spaghetti pomodoro hands down. Really great place, and convenient for tourists as its close to the museums. Recommended!

Food is tasty but the portions are really small considering the price. It competes with French haute-cuisine.Service is nice and polite.The restaurant is very quiet and peaceful. Its really a relief from the noisy city streets.

Very nice place !! Excellent food .Pleasant decor . Clean 😊

Duck ragout outstanding. Fresh pasta. Small restaurant

Old school, a dying breed. Excellent food.

I love this restaurant-the food is just SO good!! Ive been to the one in Manhattan many times so decided to check the Queens location out-its about $10 cheaper here and more spacious (though only one story versus two in the city).

Classic neighborhood Italian. If what you want isnt on the menu, ask and they will try to accommodate.

Great place, wonderful food, top shelf service

Cosy and potentially intimate Italian dining. The polpettine alla romana was not heated through completely which was somewhat of a letdown, but my taglierini con funghi was delicious - from the trumpet mushrooms to the shaved black truffle to the pasta itself. #italian #pasta

Enjoyable, smoothly run Italian boite with lovely weekend brunch. We arrived on a warm Sunday without a reservation but were able to be seated at the bar, got some smart wine recommendations from the bartender and had a delightful pasta lunch - the pappardella with rich wild boar ragu and a very competent cacio e pepe, simple but executed perfectly, and finished with a piece of their ricotta cheese cake. Not overly sweet like the Americanized version but much closer to what Ive often had in Rome. Recommended - but reservations are a good idea!

Wonderful and attentive service. Food was excellent.

Good food good service.

Everything was wonderful, the food delicious (entrees, main courses and dessert), the attention of the staff superb and the atmosphere invites you to stay for hours

Reasonable prices for NYC and for this elegant an atmosphere, food very good, service super, we had a very nice time here.

Homemade​ pasta that melts in your mouth. Yum. Pricey for Italian. Older gen on UES are typical clientele.

Always love this place the food is exceptional.

The food is okay but the atmosphere is also okay