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Paolo's Italian Restaurant, Kent, WA
Paolo's Italian Restaurant, Kent, WA
Paolo's Italian Restaurant, Kent, WA
Paolo's Italian Restaurant, Kent, WA
Paolo's Italian Restaurant, Kent, WA

Paolo's Italian Restaurant

4.5 (1316)
$30 and under
Italian
23810 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
9:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
For more than 20 years, Paolo’s has been bringing the taste of Italy to Kent. Paul Raftis founded the restaurant after growing up learning to cook along side his mother, Darlene Raftis. He enjoys the open kitchen he can chat with guests as he works. He never tires of hearing "It smells so good in here!" As a marathoner, he is living proof that that you can eat Italian and be healthy. In fact, one of his signature dishes, "Fettucine Paolo" was featured in Runner's World magazine. "It's one of the dishes I developed, it has no cream in it, no butter." It's a delicious pasta dish that utilizes olive oil, garlic, chicken stock, garlic, balsamic vinegar, sundried tomatoes, artichokes, and chicken. So whether it's bruschetta, cioppino, pizza, or spaghetti and meatballs, Paul thanks each of you for choosing to dine here.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (253) 850-2233
  • Website
    http://www.paolositalian.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paul Raftis
  • Catering
    Choose from a variety of dishes that can be picked up or delivered (server optional) to groups of 10 or more hungry guests. Select from appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrees, and desserts.
  • Private party facilities
    $1,000 minimum, dinner menu onlySaturday and Sunday only, finish by 3:30pm3-day notice preferredCall for more details
  • Location
    23810 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031
  • Neighborhood
    Kent
  • Cross street
    240th
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    King County Metro routes 160 and 168
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,316 people are saying

Paolo's Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • South of Seattle

    Best Overall

  • South of Seattle

    Best Food

  • South of Seattle

    Best Service

  • South of Seattle

    Best Ambiance

  • South of Seattle

    Best Value

  • South of Seattle

    Good for groups

  • South of Seattle

    Healthy

  • South of Seattle

    Hot spot

  • South of Seattle

    Neighborhood gem

  • South of Seattle

    Great for fine wines

  • South of Seattle

    Good for special occasions

  • South of Seattle

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paolo's Italian Restaurant is cherished for its "amazing specials," "fantastic staff," and delightful "mini desserts." Regulars appreciate its "friendly, professional" service and "phenomenal" food, like the "best ravioli ever." Ideal for celebrations and date nights, guests enjoy the "attentive" atmosphere and "rich menu choices," although prices can be "spendy."
1,316 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Seattle18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another excellent meal was enjoyed at our favorite restaurant! Scallops Tuaca is the bomb!

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  2. Betsy

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Still delicious after 30 years of visiting! One of my favorites!

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  3. Kathy VIP

    Seattle11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Paolo’s is and has been our go to date night place for over 10 years now. My husband has to start with the amazing clam appetizer dish that is not to be removed from the table until the last drop of the amazing sauce is dabbed up by the bread. I swear he would fight someone if they tried to remove the dish… just kidding. We have our favorite foods, such as the chicken tortellini, and the lasagna, but the specials are always amazing to try. We adore the mini desserts also. If you’re looking for a wonderful meal… you can’t beat Paolo’s. The staff are fantastic and you often get to see Paul himself working away in the kitchen! It’s a great experience.

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  4. Wayne VIP

    Seattle106 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food as always, but our server talked to us like we were children.

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  5. Carol

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience with another couple at Paolo's! Our server was charming, thorough, and efficient. All four of us loved our meal and we really appreciated that they offer full and smaller portion sizes for most of their entrees. Looking forward to our next outing at Paolo's!

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  6. Bob

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    this is a great place for a group to share lunch. Individual tabs are just fine. reservation gives Paolos the opportunity to select a spot and set the table for us and we come in welcomed to "our table"

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  7. Glenn VIP

    Seattle37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I took a friend of mine for lunch today. She had a house salad and Cioppino and I had scallop/Dungeness crab with creamy tomato sauce angels' hair. As alway, both dishes were very delicious. Will definitely go back in the near future again.

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  8. Glenn VIP

    Seattle37 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    As always the food was excellent. So was the service and selection of wine. We felt that the price has gone up more than other competitors in the area.

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  9. Kimberly

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We did the early dinner and got 4 courses for $39.99. The portion sizes were lighter, but still plenty for the two of us. Would definitely go back!

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  10. Caitlin

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate my boo’s birthday. We each had a glass of wine, table bread with warm oil and balsamic. We each had salads, then he had a salmon fettuccine special and I had ravioli. Dessert was on the house for the birthday boy and we very quietly sang him Happy Birthday. It was yummy, as always.

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FAQs

Paolo's Italian Restaurant does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Paolo's Italian Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (253) 850-2233.

Paolo's Italian Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 1316 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Seattle / Eastern Washington
  4. South of Seattle
  5. Kent

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Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Paolo's Italian Restaurant

23810 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031

Additional information

  • Cross street
    240th
  • Neighborhood
    Kent
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Pizzeria, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    King County Metro routes 160 and 168
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paul Raftis
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.paolositalian.com/
  • Phone number
    (253) 850-2233
  • Catering
    Choose from a variety of dishes that can be picked up or delivered (server optional) to groups of 10 or more hungry guests. Select from appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, salads, entrees, and desserts.
  • Private party facilities
    $1,000 minimum, dinner menu onlySaturday and Sunday only, finish by 3:30pm3-day notice preferredCall for more details

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