Paolo's Italian Restaurant

4.6

1300 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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.

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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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Popular dishes

Calamari*$15.95
Sauteed with garlic, onion, lemon, capers and marinara sauce
Clams*$15.95
Steamed with roasted garlic, onion, sweet vermouth, fresh thyme and cream
Garlic Bread
Baked with garlic butter
- Light Portion$4.95
- Full Portion$8.95
Bruschetta$13.95
Grilled peasant bread with roma tomatoes basil, garlic, balsamic, vinegar and olive oil

Soups

Pesto Minestrone or Seasonal Soup*
- 1/2 Pint$5.95
- Pint$10.95
- Quart$17.95

Salads

Chicken Chop*
Grilled chicken, salami, fresh mozzarella, roma tomatoes, red onion, garbanzo beans, tossed with mixed greens in our creamy gorgonzola balsamic dressing
- Light Portion$11.95
- Full Portion$15.95
Paolo's Chop
Mixed greens, salami, prosciutto, turkey, provolone, fresh mozzarella, artichokes, olives, carrots, mushrooms and tomatoes. Choice of dressing
- Light Portion$11.95
- Full Portion$15.95
Chicken Ceasar
Crisp romaine, Paolo's Caesar dressing, grilled chicken breast, topped with our homemade cheesy garlic croutons
- Light Portion$11.95
- Full Portion$15.95
Gamberetti*
Mixed greens, gorgonzola dressing, grilled shrimp wrapped with pancetta bacon and sage, red onion, roasted peppers
- Light Portion$12.95
- Full Portion$16.95
Soup & Salad Combo$11.95
Bowl of Paolo's homemade soup and green salad or Caesar salad

Sandwiches

Add bowl of soup, green salad or Caesar salad for $3.95. Optional add-ons: Roma tomatoes, roasted red/yellow peppers, or Mama Lil's sweet hot peppers

Sandwich Combos$13.95
Choice of a half sandwich with a bowl of soup, green salad or Caesar salad
Focaccia Hero
Salami, prosciutto, turkey, mozzarella and provolone, layered on focaccia with lettuce, tomato and red onion with balsamic vinaigrette
- Light Portion$9.95
- Full Portion$13.95
Roasted Vegetable Focaccia*
Variety of oven-roasted vegetables with melted mozzarella, tomato, lettuce and basil pesto mayonnaise
- Light Portion$9.95
- Full Portion$13.95
Cranberry Turkey
Roasted turkey, pancetta bacon, provolone, tomato, mixed greens, cranberry chutney, roasted garlic mayo on toasted baguette
- Light Portion$9.95
- Full Portion$13.95
Grilled Pesto Chicken*
Pancetta bacon, provolone, basil pesto mayonnaise, red onion and tomato
- Light Portion$9.95
- Full Portion$14.95
Grilled Italiano
Prosciutto ham, gouda and provolone cheeses, grilled on sourdough
- Light Portion$9.95
- Full Portion$13.95

Pasta / Entrees

Add soup or salad for $3.95

Penne Salsiccia*
Sausage, mushrooms and roasted garlic in a rosemary-tomato cream sauce
- Light Portion$13.95
- Full Portion$16.95
Italian Cheese Ravioli
With marinara sauce or walnut cream sauce
- Light Portion$14.95
- Full Portion$17.95
Chicken Fettuccine
Carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, garlic cream sauce
- Light Portion$13.95
- Full Portion$16.95
Tortellini Gorgonzola*
Italian cheese stuffed tortellini tossed in a rich gorgonzola cream sauce with mushrooms
- Light Portion$13.95
- Full Portion$16.95
- With Chicken (Light Portion)$15.95
- With Chicken (Full Portion)$19.95
Spaghetti and Meatballs
With marinara and Parmesan
- Light Portion$12.95
- Full Portion$15.95
Fetuccine Paolo*
Grilled chicken, artichokes, red peppers and sundried tomatoes tossed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and basil
- Light Portion$13.95
- Full Portion$16.95
Paolo Angel Hair
Mixed vegetables steamed in seasoned vegetable stock over angel hair pasta
- Light Portion$10.95
- Full Portion$13.95
Cioppino*
Tomato-based seafood stew with scallops, salmon, cod, clams, Dungeness crab and shrimp with fresh thyme and roasted garlic. Served with grilled peasant bread
- Light Portion$20.95
- Full Portion$24.95
Chicken Gorgonzola*
Sauteed chicken breast with creamy mushroom-gorgonzola cheese sauce. Served with pasta and vegetables
- Light Portion$17.95
- Full Portion$21.95
Seafood Fettuccine
Shrimp, clams, salmon, cod and scallops tossed in garlic cream sauce with onions, mushrooms, broccoli and diced tomatoes
- Light Portion$20.95
- Full Portion$24.95
Lasagna
Pasta layered with meat sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheeses
- Light Portion$12.95
- Full Portion$16.95
Chicken Marsala
Sauteed with Marsala wine, pancetta bacon, porcini mushrooms and a touch of cream. Served with pasta and vegetables
- Light Portion$17.95
- Full Portion$21.95
Crab & Scallops*
Dungeness crab and pan-seared scallops tossed in tomato cream sauce. Served over angel hair pasta
- Light Portion$18.95
- Full Portion$21.95
Pancetta Bacon Macncheese
Macaroni with smoked Gouda, mozzarella, provolone and sharp white cheddar cheese. Baked with crisp pancetta bread crumb topping
- Light Portion$12.95
- Full Portion$15.95

Pizza

10" thin crust Add bowl of soup, green salad or Caesar salad for $3.95

Roasted Veggie*
Mushrooms, onions, zucchini, peppers, garlic, olives, diced tomatoes, spinach, tomato sauce and mozzarella / provolone blend
- Light Portion$8.50
- Full Portion$14.95
Calzone$17.95
Half moon "pie" with pepperoni, prosciutto ham, tomato sauce and mozzarella
Fun Guy*
Creamy gorgonzola sauce, roasted mushrooms, sausage, sweet hot peppers, diced tomatoes, and mozzarella / provolone blend
- Light Portion$9.50
- Full Portion$15.95
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, provolone, tomato sauce and fresh basil
- Light Portion$8.50
- Full Portion$14.95
Meat
Sausage, meatballs, pepperoni, pancetta bacon, prosciutto ham, tomato sauce and mozzarella / provolone blend
- Light Portion$9.95
- Full Portion$17.95

What 1,300 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Hot spot
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Neighborhood gem
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Great for fine wines
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
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Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Paolo's Italian Restaurant delights with "good food and great service," offering a cozy atmosphere and attentive staff. Regulars rave about the "amazing tiramisu" and dishes like Seafood Fettuccine and Gorgonzola Tortellini. It's a "favorite local gem" for birthdays and anniversaries, known for its fresh ingredients and "phenomenal" cuisine.

1,300 Reviews

C
Caitlin
Seattle
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love going here. We always leave full and happy. But it is pretty spendy, so we cannot afford to visit often.
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Ken
New Mexico
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Best restaurant in Kent and one of our favorite Italian restaurants in King County. Pasta dishes are consistently excellent and prices reasonable. On this evening they could have used another wait person, since service was a little slow.
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Tony
Seattle
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the chicken parmigiana again, it was a little tough but everything else was good so overall a good meal
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Tony
Seattle
10 reviews
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a chicken parmigiana that I needed a steak knife to cut
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Donna
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We had a reservation and got there the place was not busy. We ordered and waited. The place packed up. We ended up getting our food almost the last table. The food was great as always.
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Elizabeth
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We've enjoying Paolo's Italian for over 25 years and are never disappointed. The menu is always rich with choice, the service attentive and helpful, and the food wonderful. When Paul is there cooking, you can taste his talented hand in the result.
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Betsy
Seattle
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always expect good food and great service at Paolo's!
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Michael
Seattle
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another excellent dining experience! We introduced two family members to the restaurant last night, and they'll definitely return!
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Wayne
VIP
Seattle
100 reviews
5.0
100 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still our favorite Italian restaurant in the area. The tiramisu was amazing.
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William
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Service and Food. Very friendly, engaging and helpful staff. 5 Start, but on the pricey side or maybe we don't get out enough.
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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 4.6 stars by 1300 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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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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Paolo's Italian Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

50 Seattle Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Cannelloni

Ravioli

Lasagna

Appetizers

Calamari*$15.95

Clams*$15.95

Garlic Bread

Bruschetta$13.95

Soups

Pesto Minestrone or Seasonal Soup*

Salads

Chicken Chop*

Paolo's Chop

Chicken Ceasar

Gamberetti*

Soup & Salad Combo$11.95

Sandwiches

Sandwich Combos$13.95

Focaccia Hero

Roasted Vegetable Focaccia*

Cranberry Turkey

Grilled Pesto Chicken*

Grilled Italiano

Pasta / Entrees

Penne Salsiccia*

Italian Cheese Ravioli

Chicken Fettuccine

Tortellini Gorgonzola*

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Fetuccine Paolo*

Paolo Angel Hair

Cioppino*

Chicken Gorgonzola*

Seafood Fettuccine

Lasagna

Chicken Marsala

Crab & Scallops*

Pancetta Bacon Macncheese

Pizza

Roasted Veggie*

Calzone$17.95

Fun Guy*

Margherita

Meat

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Paolo's Italian Restaurant offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Paolo's Italian Restaurant restaurant rated?

Is Paolo's Italian Restaurant currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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