Paolo’s Clarkston Italian Restaurant
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- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Overview
Paolo's Clarkston Italian Restaurant – because sometimes the best comeback story involves carbonara. With an almost-impossible-to-believe 4.9-star rating from 32 reviews, this place isn't just good Italian food, it's a culinary phoenix rising from the ashes with style, pasta, and way too many awards to list. Here's the thing: Paolo's was the beloved 40-seater Italian joint that ran from 1986 to 1995 in Clarkston, basically becoming the heart and soul of the local Italian dining scene. Then it closed, leaving a massive, pizza-shaped hole in the community. But wait – plot twist! Three original family members teamed up with restaurant owner Steph to bring Paolo's back, proving that you can't keep a good Italian restaurant down. They've got award-winning chefs who apparently have more accolades than a professional poker player has cards: Best New Comer, Best Casual Dining, Best Country Pub, Sunday Mail Pub Of The Year, and even international recognition (Gambero Rosso from Sicily, plus Best Restaurant Aeolian Islands – we see you, fancy international validation). Located at 9 Helena Place on Busby Road in Clarkston, Paolo's is serving up authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist, complete with cocktails and curated wines. They're basically the Italian restaurant version of a Marvel movie – everyone thought it was over, but they came back better than ever. The fact that they've got a 4.9-star rating with relatively fewer reviews means these folks are cooking something seriously special. Want to experience the resurrection for yourself? Call them at 01415882699 or book a table. Just be warned – you'll probably become a regular faster than you can say "grazie mille."
What People Are Saying
Paolo's Clarkston Italian Restaurant has established itself as one of Glasgow's most celebrated Italian restaurants, consistently earning exceptional praise for its top quality food, excellent service, and beautiful atmosphere. The restaurant has been described as featuring fresh tasty authentic Italian food, with reviewers consistently awarding it five-star ratings and expressing their eagerness to return.
The food at Paolo's receives outstanding reviews, with dishes consistently described as top quality, fantastic, fresh, tasty, authentic Italian food, great, and great tasting. The restaurant offers a great menu with good sized portions, and specific dishes receive particular acclaim. The calamari, mussels, pizza, beef shin, and tiramisu are all recommended, with the tiramisu described as to die for, and sweets described as to die for. The food quality is such that reviewers note they can't fault it, and they have eaten here on numerous occasions and always been highly impressed by the quality of food.
Service at Paolo's is consistently praised as top quality, excellent, over and above, attentive, super nice and welcoming, and lovely. Individual staff members like Carly receive specific commendations for being super nice and welcoming, making guests feel right at home from the moment they walk in. Staff members like Steph and the chefs receive praise for catering services. The service contributes significantly to positive experiences, and reviewers note food and drinks are 10/10.
The restaurant's atmosphere receives consistent praise, with reviewers describing it as lovely decor, beautiful atmosphere, just like being in Italy, surrounded by beautiful murals, and perfect for parties. The atmosphere contributes to making guests feel right at home and creating an authentic Italian experience.
The restaurant offers cocktails, and reviewers note sipping cocktails and taking it all in, adding to the beverage options and overall experience.
The restaurant offers excellent catering services, with one reviewer noting Paolo's did the catering for their lunch party at home, and everyone enjoyed a selection of delicious main course dishes and tiramisu to finish, demonstrating the restaurant's ability to provide quality catering.
The restaurant's location is noted as handy, being next to the station and bus routes, adding to accessibility and convenience.
For visitors to Glasgow, Paolo's has become a destination that many feel is essential to experience, with reviewers describing it as top quality, can't fault it, and expressing their certainty to return. The restaurant's ability to deliver top quality food, excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, and authentic Italian experience has earned it enthusiastic recommendations. Whether you're seeking fresh tasty authentic Italian food, top quality service, beautiful atmosphere, or simply great food and atmosphere, Paolo's consistently delivers experiences that reviewers describe as fantastic, 10/10, and thoroughly recommend. The combination of quality food, excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, and authentic Italian experience makes it a standout and highly recommended establishment in Glasgow's Italian dining scene.
Reviews
Top quality food and service. Can’t fault it. We booked a table for six people on a very busy Friday evening. Great menu, good sized portions of great tasting food. Would recommend the calamari, mussels, pizza, beef shin and tiramisu. We will definitely return.
Read on Google MapsPaolo's did the catering for our lunch party today at home. Everyone enjoyed a selection of delicious main course dishes and tiramisù to finish. Many thanks to Steph and the chefs. I would also recommend the restaurant for a lovely meal. Service is excellent.
Read on Google MapsHas a fantastic meal and drinks with friends! Lovely decor and attentive staff in particular Carly.She was super nice and welcoming, making us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Food and drinks 10/10 and an overall great experience thanks to Carly and lovely staff. Definitely recommend checking it out:)
Read on Google MapsFresh tasty 😋 authentic Italian food service over and above sweets to die for presentation beautiful atmosphere just like being in Italy surrounded by beautiful murals. Sipping cocktails and taking it all in also handy as next to the station and bus route s .perfect for party's and c
Read on Google MapsHave eaten here now on numerous occasions and always been highly impressed by the quality of food, service and ambience. I would thoroughly recommend Paolo’s to anyone looking for great food and atmosphere if you are in Clarkston .
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