Paolo’s Clarkston Italian Restaurant

• 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

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."