Paolo's

Name: Paolo's
Address: 304 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA, United States, 01906
Telephone: (781) 666-3581
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

216 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

PAOLO'S is a charmingly buzzy 50-seat scratch-kitchen and bar with a core menu of refreshed Italian-American, Mediterranean, and seasonal New England recipes reflecting Boston-based chef Paul Delios’ 40-year career.

At his former national award-winning restaurants (Paolo's, Meze and Kane's Donuts) Delios earned acclaim for his mountain-size heart and multi-cuisine mastery. His signature pizza crust, pasta combos and sumptuous entrées have always shined bright.

Named by Boston Common Magazine in 2024 as one of Boston's best restaurants in the suburbs, with dinner and bar service Tuesday through Saturday, PAOLO'S is the first concept by boutique restaurant group Veloce Brands, LLC, founded by Delios and 25-year food and lifestyle writer, editor and communications director Jen Chase-Corwin (owner/creative director).

Come for favorites. Come for specials. (And did we mention the pizza?)

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 666-3581
Website
http://www.mypaolos.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Paul Delios
Catering
Visit our website at www.mypaolos.com for our full catering menu.
Private party facilities
Need a *very* special space to host your *very* special occasion? Paolos' vibey little dining room is perfect for your next personal celebration or off-site work meeting. Email catering@mypaolos.com and our expert hospitality team will help you build an event to remember.
Private party contact
Jen Chase-Corwin: (781) 666-3581

Location
304 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA 01906
Area
Saugus
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

-Special-Burrata SaladUSD 15.00
burrata cheese | peaches | blueberries | tomatoes | balsamic glaze
-Special-Trippa Alla RomanaUSD 25.00
classic Roman dish of tender beef tripe | sauce of tomato, mint, white wine, chili flakes, pecorino | signature house-made bread
-Special-Grilled Lamb ChopsUSD 30.00
grilled lamb chops | roasted potatoes grilled seasonal vegetables
-Special-Seafood Fra DiavoloUSD 34.00
shrimp-scallops-calamari | spicy marinara | fresh spaghetti
-Special-Lobster RavioliUSD 36.00
lemon + vodka blush sauce
-Special-Lasagna BologneseUSD 32.00
fresh pasta sheets | ricotta + mozzarella | Paolos' swoony signature Bolognese sauce
-Special-Lasagna MarinaraUSD 24.00
fresh pasta sheets | ricotta + mozzarella | Paolos' swoony signature marinara

Shareables

Big enough to, well: Share.

The MeatballsUSD 15.00
trio of exceptionally seasoned, all-beef goodness | house marinara
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00
Fried MozzarellaUSD 15.00
fresh mozz, lightly breaded + fried | house marinara | pecorino
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00
Melanzana di FornoUSD 14.00
grilled rolled eggplant | herby ricotta filling | house marinara | melty mozz
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00
- Vegetarian (No animal protein)USD 0.00
- Vegan (No animal protein, dairy or honeyUSD 0.00
- Dairy-Free (Animal protein but no dairy)USD 0.00
- Nut-FreeUSD 0.00
- Gluten-FreeUSD 0.00
- Meat-FreeUSD 0.00
- No Requirement: Prepare As DescribedUSD 0.00
- Gluten AllergyUSD 0.00
- Egg AllergyUSD 0.00
- Peanut AllergyUSD 0.00
- Tree Nut AllergyUSD 0.00
- Dairy AllergyUSD 0.00
- Shellfish AllergyUSD 0.00
- Fin Fish AllergyUSD 0.00
- Garlic AllergyUSD 0.00
- Sesame AllergyUSD 0.00
- Coconut AllergyUSD 0.00
- Soy AllergyUSD 0.00
- Mustard AllergyUSD 0.00
- No Allergy: Prepare As DescribedUSD 0.00
Zucchini FrittersUSD 15.00
crispy pan-seared goodness | tzatziki
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00
Calamari Botto BottoUSD 15.00
fried calamari, lightly breaded | sweet + spicy Calabrian chili sauce | garlic aioli drizzle
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00
Marinated Charred OctopusUSD 25.00
Mediterranean marinade | hummus | greens | chili oil drizzle
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00
Rosemary-Lemon Chicken WingsUSD 15.00
Hearth oven-roasted to a crazy crisp | sea salt sprinkle (GF)
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00
Grilled Shrimp + PolentaUSD 19.00
grilled jumbo shrimp | creamy polenta
- AS ENTREEUSD 0.00

Salads

All of our dressings are made in-house.

Garden SaladUSD 13.00
lettuce-tomatoes-cukes-radishes-carrots-pickled onions (V/VG/GF)
- AS APPETIZERUSD 0.00
- AS ENTRÉEUSD 0.00
Caesar SaladUSD 13.00
romaine | Parm | house garlic croutons (V)
Roasted Fig SaladUSD 15.00
greens | pistachios | goat cheese | fig-marsala vinaigrette
- AS APPETIZERUSD 0.00
- AS ENTRÉEUSD 0.00

Pasta

All our sauces are house-made with care. We’re proud to serve Lilly’s Fresh Pasta…made fresh (and locally!) since 1986.

Butternut Squash RavioliUSD 24.00
Pecorino cream sauce | nutmeg finish ( V)
Chicken + Broccoli PastaUSD 26.00
rigatoni | organic chicken breast | broccoli | chardonnay + garlic sauce | Pecorino
Farfalle RusticaUSD 24.00
“far-fall-ay” pasta | spinach | sun-dried tomatoes | lardons | shallots | garlic + white wine butter sauce | toasted pine nuts | Romano
Rigatoni BologneseUSD 26.00
rigatoni in Paul’s swoon-worthy sauce of red wine, ground beef, pork, cream (+ love)
Funghi PastaUSD 26.00
pasta of choice | mixed roasted mushrooms | black truffle butter | Parm (V)
- RigatoniUSD 0.00
- SpaghettiUSD 0.00
- FarfalleUSD 0.00
- OrecchietteUSD 0.00
- Gluten_free PastaUSD 0.00
Shrimp ScampiUSD 28.00
spaghetti | jumbo shrimp | sauce of white wine, lemon, garlic, flat-leaf parsley, butter | crushed red pepper
The NonnaUSD 22.00
rigatoni | all-beef meatballs | fennel pork sausage | Romano | basil
Pasta of ChoiceUSD 19.00
Build your own plate of scrumptious fresh pasta.

Entrées

Chicken Bana StanaUSD 30.00
organic chicken breast | spinach-prosciutto-mushroom-mozzarella topping | sweet marsala reduction | roasted potatoes (GF)
Chicken MilaneseUSD 30.00
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | lemon-caper sauce | risotto Milanese | grilled vegetables | shaved Parm (GF upon request)
New England Baked HaddockUSD 28.00
hearth oven-baked | Ritz + butter cracker-crumb crust | mashed potatoes | sliced steamed broccoli | nostalgia
Pan-seared SalmonUSD 32.00
wild salmon | tomato salata | grilled vegetables | creamy herb-spiked polenta (GF)
Scallop RisottoUSD 32.00
seared local diver scallops | Italian short-grain rice | onion | saffron-kissed broth | fresh herbs | lemon-wine caper sauce GF
Steak TipsUSD 30.00
house-cut sirloin steak tips | house marinade | sea salt fries or salad (GF)
- RareUSD 0.00
- Medium-RareUSD 0.00
- MediumUSD 0.00
- Medium-WellUSD 0.00
- WellUSD 0.00
- Side House SaladUSD 0.00
- FriesUSD 0.00
The M.V.P. ChopUSD 36.00
massive organic thick-cut double pork chop | house vinegar peppers + onions | roasted potatoes (GF)
Ultimate Chicken Parm*USD 30.00
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | house marinara | local mozz | fresh pasta of choice
Veal MarsalaUSD 34.00
pounded veal cutlet | marsala sauce-prosciutto-mushrooms | fresh pasta of choice with marinara
- RigatoniUSD 0.00
- SpaghettiUSD 0.00
- FarfalleUSD 0.00
- OrecchietteUSD 0.00
- Gluten_free PastaUSD 0.00

Sides+Extras

Bowl SoupUSD 6.00
FocacciaUSD 5.00
Paul's delicious aged bread - baked fresh daily!
Greens + Beans + Polenta $USD 13.00
baby spinach | white beans | Calabrian chilis | roasted garlic | olive oil (V/VG/GF)
Grilled Vegetables $USD 9.00
olive oil | sea salt sprinkle (V/VG/GF)
Marinara Sauce $USD 5.00
Mixed Mushrooms $USD 9.00
Polenta $USD 11.00
Protein-Chicken Breast $USD 12.00
Protein-Salmon $USD 15.00
Protein-Sausage $USD 12.00
Protein-Scallops $USD 20.00
Protein-Shrimp $USD 15.00
Protein-Steak Tips $USD 17.00
Risotto Milanese $USD 14.00
Roasted Potatoes $USD 10.00
Sautéed Broccoli $USD 8.00
Sea Salt Fries $USD 8.00

Dolci

TiramisuUSD 11.00
lady fingers | espresso | whipped mascarpone | chocolate shavings
- Vegetarian (No animal protein)USD 0.00
- Vegan (No animal protein, dairy or honeyUSD 0.00
- Dairy-Free (Animal protein but no dairy)USD 0.00
- Nut-FreeUSD 0.00
- Gluten-FreeUSD 0.00
- Meat-FreeUSD 0.00
- No Requirement: Prepare As DescribedUSD 0.00
- Gluten AllergyUSD 0.00
- Egg AllergyUSD 0.00
- Peanut AllergyUSD 0.00
- Tree Nut AllergyUSD 0.00
- Dairy AllergyUSD 0.00
- Shellfish AllergyUSD 0.00
- Fin Fish AllergyUSD 0.00
- Garlic AllergyUSD 0.00
- Sesame AllergyUSD 0.00
- Coconut AllergyUSD 0.00
- Soy AllergyUSD 0.00
- Mustard AllergyUSD 0.00
- No Allergy: Prepare As DescribedUSD 0.00
Budino Di Pane (No Ice Cream)USD 9.00
raisin-studded bread pudding | New England butter rum sauce
-Special-Tres LechesUSD 11.00

For Kiddos

Kids SpaghettiUSD 12.00
because all kids love spaghetti... especially ours.
- ButterUSD 0.00
- Butter + Grated ParmUSD 0.00
- Olive Oil + Grated ParmUSD 0.00
- Alfredo sauceUSD 0.00
- Red sauceUSD 0.00
- Plain (dry, with no topping)USD 0.00

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paolo's is a hidden gem offering "excellent cuisine" with generous portions and a warm, friendly atmosphere. Guests rave about the "divine" drinks, attentive service, and standout dishes like the lamb chops and chicken Milanese. Despite its unassuming strip mall location, Paolo's impresses with its "incredible food" and sophisticated charm, making it a beloved spot for many.

216 Reviews

J
Jean
VIP
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a pleasure to dine at Paolo’s. The food is great. What a shame they closed.
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Bunny
Denver
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It wasn’t super busy so not noisy and our server had too much time to pay attention to us, but otherwise good.
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Kathy
VIP
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
REALLY Good food and our waitress Francisca was wonderful...
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Theresa
Greater Boston
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sorry to say that a member of our group got a hair on top of her chicken parm. She took it off because it happens sometimes. The dish was delicious. She took half home because portion was large! When heating it up to eat it, she found another hair! Had to throw it out at that point. Everything else we had was very good.
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Kathy
VIP
Greater Boston
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 7 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
great service and really GOOD food - one of our new favorite places
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Denise
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first time here. I would definitely go back. The food was delicious! The restaurant was a cute little quaint place in a strip mall. The minute you walked in you knew it was going to be a good meal. The tables were full and people were enjoying themselves. My husband had the Nonno which was meatballs and sausage and pasta. He said it was very tasty and pasta was definitely homemade. I had scallop risotto which it too was very good. The scallops were a good size and the risotto was very filling. We definitely will go back
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John
Caribbean
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Paul made our 39th Wedding Anniversary Special!! Food was great!!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I got the meatball appetizer they were the best I’ve had in a long time and I’m really fussy my daughter got the Steak and cheese said it was delicious and the bread with olive oil and nice piece of butter was delicious 2 different kinds focaccia and Italian you won’t leave hungry our server Maryann was excellent also
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Diane
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Highly recommend! Atmosphere is wonderful!
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Jonathan
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.
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FAQs

Paolo's offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Paolo's also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 666-3581.

Paolo's is rated 4.8 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

Paolo's does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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304 Lincoln Ave., Saugus, MA 01906

Additional information

Area
Saugus
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paul Delios
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.mypaolos.com/
Phone number
(781) 666-3581
Catering
Visit our website at www.mypaolos.com for our full catering menu.
Private party facilities
Need a *very* special space to host your *very* special occasion? Paolos' vibey little dining room is perfect for your next personal celebration or off-site work meeting. Email catering@mypaolos.com and our expert hospitality team will help you build an event to remember.
Private party contact
Jen Chase-Corwin: (781) 666-3581

Gift card

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Paolo's

Not available on OpenTable

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There’s more to explore

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Gift card

Ultimate Chicken Parm

Garden Salad

Caesar Salad

✨Specials✨

-Special-Burrata SaladUSD 15.00

-Special-Trippa Alla RomanaUSD 25.00

-Special-Grilled Lamb ChopsUSD 30.00

-Special-Seafood Fra DiavoloUSD 34.00

-Special-Lobster RavioliUSD 36.00

-Special-Lasagna BologneseUSD 32.00

-Special-Lasagna MarinaraUSD 24.00

Shareables

The MeatballsUSD 15.00

Fried MozzarellaUSD 15.00

Melanzana di FornoUSD 14.00

Zucchini FrittersUSD 15.00

Calamari Botto BottoUSD 15.00

Marinated Charred OctopusUSD 25.00

Rosemary-Lemon Chicken WingsUSD 15.00

Grilled Shrimp + PolentaUSD 19.00

Salads

Garden SaladUSD 13.00

Caesar SaladUSD 13.00

Roasted Fig SaladUSD 15.00

Pasta

Butternut Squash RavioliUSD 24.00

Chicken + Broccoli PastaUSD 26.00

Farfalle RusticaUSD 24.00

Rigatoni BologneseUSD 26.00

Funghi PastaUSD 26.00

Shrimp ScampiUSD 28.00

The NonnaUSD 22.00

Pasta of ChoiceUSD 19.00

Entrées

Chicken Bana StanaUSD 30.00

Chicken MilaneseUSD 30.00

New England Baked HaddockUSD 28.00

Pan-seared SalmonUSD 32.00

Scallop RisottoUSD 32.00

Steak TipsUSD 30.00

The M.V.P. ChopUSD 36.00

Ultimate Chicken Parm*USD 30.00

Veal MarsalaUSD 34.00

Sides+Extras

Bowl SoupUSD 6.00

FocacciaUSD 5.00

Greens + Beans + Polenta $USD 13.00

Grilled Vegetables $USD 9.00

Marinara Sauce $USD 5.00

Mixed Mushrooms $USD 9.00

Polenta $USD 11.00

Protein-Chicken Breast $USD 12.00

Protein-Salmon $USD 15.00

Protein-Sausage $USD 12.00

Protein-Scallops $USD 20.00

Protein-Shrimp $USD 15.00

Protein-Steak Tips $USD 17.00

Risotto Milanese $USD 14.00

Roasted Potatoes $USD 10.00

Sautéed Broccoli $USD 8.00

Sea Salt Fries $USD 8.00

Dolci

TiramisuUSD 11.00

Budino Di Pane (No Ice Cream)USD 9.00

-Special-Tres LechesUSD 11.00

For Kiddos

Kids SpaghettiUSD 12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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