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Paolo's
Category: Restaurants Pizza Pizza [Edit]
1334 Pine StPhiladelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhoods: Washington Square West, Avenue of the Arts South
(215) 545-2482
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Beer & Wine Only
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
56 reviews for Paolo's
Review Highlights
"If you like Neapolitan thin crust pizza search no further."
(in 6 reviews)
"I do love a pizzeria that sells pizzas by the slice."
(in 14 reviews)
"...Paolo's is my favorite pizza place in Philadelphia."
(in 3 reviews)
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56 reviews in English
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Review from Nikki G.
Philadelphia, PA
12/5/2011
I love Paolos and I really don't order from anywhere else around me. I've ordered pizza from a lot of places and this is by far the best.
The reason I'm giving them 4 stars instead of 5 though is because pizza is really all their good at. I've tried a lot of their appetizers and some people I've eaten with have had steaks, wings and burgers but everything was pretty disappointing. I wish they would try to raise their bar on everything else but the pizza doesn't get much better! -
Review from Pat D.
Philadelphia, PA
9/12/2011
Last night a friend & I ordered a plain pie & some cheese fries for delivery.
The cheese on the pizza was OK but I thought the sauce was a little bland. Also I wasn't a huge fan of the crust. The bottom of the pie was too bread-y for my taste (but at least it was done enough to be a little crispy on the very bottom). If that's your thing then you'd probably like it more than I did. She thought there was too much oregano on the pizza, but I didn't think so.
I know that fries are a roll of the dice as far as take-out or delivery goes becasue they can get soggy so fast, but the cheese fries were good. They were sort of like steak-fries. The cheese was whiz, but a little runny. Still tasted good.
The order got their quickly & everything was hot so had no issues on that front.
I walk by here all the time but this was my first try. I'll probably stop in & try some of the specialty slices & update the review later. -
Review from Jillian G.
Philadelphia, PA
11/22/2011
Just ordered a Greek salad for pick-up. I asked the female over the phone if the Greek salad came with any peppers. She said, "Um...I think...probably...red & green peppers. All I asked for was "no peppers at all". Got home with my salad, noticed that my entire salad was filled with red & green peppers. The same female who took my order over the phone, handed me the salad when I picked it up, & I noticed that she never put on the recepit "no peppers", but not until I got home. I guess the wilted lettuce & flavorless/bland feta cheese were bonuses too. Can't wait to put this menu in the recycling & NEVER order from here again. To be this disappointed in a place the first time trying it out is enough for me to try a much better place in this city...and there are plenty...& never come back here again.
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Review from Justin K.
Philadelphia, PA
7/14/2011
There are some seriously disconcerting reviews here for Paolo's. I'm a transplant from the far west of Pennsyltucky, and where I come from good pizza isn't something you run across everyday. As for Paolo's, my experience with their Pizza, and their delivery service is just slightly better than good.
I will keep ordering until something interesting happens, and then, I'll be sure to write about that singular experience in excruciating detail in an attempt to befuddle would-be buyers. -
Review from Sarah E.
Philadelphia, PA
3/1/2011
The hubby and I have only ate here a few times but everything has been pretty good.
Of our most recent adventure, we stopped in at 9:00pm on a Sunday. We were immediately served and the guys were friendly. We ordered a Italian calzone for the hubby and a cheesesteak with extra whiz and hot peppers (my same order in ANY steak place since I was 14.) And garlic knots cause they looked so dang good.
PROS:
-Calzone=gorgeous
-Friendly guy that took our order
-Gave us extra garlic knots since it was closing time.
CONS:
-Please PLEASE do not adjust you septum piercing while taking my order
-And... this is a big one for me...when I ask for "extra whiz" I mean it. You guys didn't even slather the roll before you put the meat on, just put a little on the top.
But realistically I've had great steaks here in the past so I'm not going to let this one incident stop me from going there. I guess I just REALLY have to make sure they get my order right. Funny... you guys remembered to charge me for the extra whiz..... -
Review from Alicia R.
Vienna, VA
Updated - 1/15/2011
You know how I said I'd never come back? Well, you see I was pretty hungry and they're so close and it's so cold I figure, why not? let's go! Their hours say they close at 12. I came in at 11:40 and they were closed.
I ask you Paolo, why? First you charge me 30 dollars for a pizza with chicken. Now you don't even want to serve me because you washed the floors. They hadn't taken away the pizza, hadn't closed the registers, they just wanted to close early and thought, why serve these cold women?
I'll tell you why. Because now I went to mama angelina's and had the best pizza steak ever, I won't be coming to you again. And not only will I never enter your business with my money, I'll let everyone I know not to come near either! RUDE.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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3/22/2009
My first day in Philly I was starvin and somebody had recommended this place. So over I go and order… Read more »
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Review from Margo K.
7/12/2011
You know, pizza places should really be rated on a different scale entirely. They all hit the spot, and even food that would be considered disappointing at another restaurant is more than acceptable when it comes from a pizza place. This is why I go. Paolo particularly excels at selling slices. Reasonably priced, fairly fresh, tasty. I ordered a takeout margherita pizza and felt a little put off and confused by the phone conversation, I'm surprised I stayed on hold longer than 2 minutes to order a pizza. The pizza was pretty good, not that marghertia-y in my opinion, but I'll definitely consider ordering other items from them in the future...because I know it'll hit the spot.
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Review from Will R.
Philadelphia, PA
9/1/2011
I used to love this place. Not so much anymore. Bad service and not very good food. Delivery took over an hour and delivery driver forgot the soda and ranch. Also the pizza and garlic knots were cold. When we called to complain their response was "the driver will come back with the soda and ranch" and then she hung up. There was no attempt whatsoever to satisfy the customer. There are much better places for pizza in center city. Don't waste your time and money here.
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Review from Paul L.
Philadelphia, PA
10/3/2010
I was looking for a place to have some good pizzas and burgers close by, browsing through Yelper's reviews, Paolo's came through in the tops. I've always known there's a pizzeria around there but I've never tried their food, so since I'm in the mood, I decided to go and check it out.
To their credit, there were a lot of different pies to choose from, even on a less busy Sunday night. The menu board is large but when I ask the cashier/waitress on what some items were, she couldn't provide me will an answer and stated that they have shrunken the menu a bit and the chalkboards haven't been updated yet. Well maybe someone should get on with an eraser? After we ordered, we sat down at an unoccupied booth and realized that it hasn't been wipe down as crumbs of meat and lettuce were still on the table, on another side a big dollop of ketchup was smeared and I ended up cleaning the table myself. I guess they are really not mindful of their menu or their cleanliness.
After reading through the new printed menu. My boyfriend and I got four slices and a Juniper burger and fries to share. The Juniper burger has a slice of ham, pesto and some cheese, but overall it's not unique in character or particularly memorable. It's a burger and not particularly flavorful one. The pizzas, however, was more interesting. Between the two of us, we got a slice of modified margherita, a slice of vegetarian, a slice of ranch chicken and a slice of BBQ ranch chicken. Instead of mozzarella cheese, the modified margherita had hand piped ricotta florets that tasted amazing with fresh basil and tomatoes. The vegetarian pizza, or so I called it, have pineapple, broccoli and tomatoes on it. It's a bit strange but it looked pretty good. I'm a big fan of ranch chicken pizza but the one I had here didn't taste much while the BBQ ranch chicken with two sauces was really delicious.
I do love a pizzeria that sells pizzas by the slice. If only this place open until the wee hours of the mornings, I might come over for a few slices of pizza after going out drinking, but with the location being a bit out of my way, it'll be hard for me to come back here unless I really want pizza and Pine Street Pizza and Gianfranco is somehow out of the question. Nice drink selection and a decent creative menu though. -
Review from Em B.
Philadelphia, PA
9/21/2010
I'd like to give Paolo's two stars because although they actually do have some strong points, my last experience was worse than "A-OK." With that said, I feel they do have some pretty rigorous pro's that balance out their equally bad con's.
I'll start with the Pro's:
Fun toppings for pizza (taco pizza, cheese fry pizza) and you can order by the slice
Chicken Grinders/Hoagies--pretty good...
Cheese Fries. Yum!
Fries in general. Yum!
It's inexpensive.
Con's:
They always seem to get some element of your order wrong. I ordered the Hawaiian style sandwich which is under the "Chicken Sandwich" category but which boasts pulled pork. I got chicken.
It also had pesto on it.
And that's another thing, they always put pesto on your sandwich... even when it's not supposed to have pesto on it as per the description
The door. It slams on you. Be careful. I seriously wounded my foot when wearing flip flops there. I had an open wound for at least 2 weeks.
The Turkey Bacon club. I ordered this on Sunday and it was nothing short of icky. I ordered it with rye bread. I got white. It did not have mayo on it, which, I believe, is just a standard of the club sandwich world (along with a pickle and a frilly tooth pick, both of which I did get!)
Also, the tomatoes were not slices, but piece of tomato like from a salad and had pieces of basil on it (apparently, they are obsessed with basil here--). Nor were the lettuce or the bacon nicely chopped. The lettuce was shredded lettuce like on a hoagie in the high school cafeteria and the bacon was slightly larger than a bacon bit.
Furthermore, they claimed that the turkey was roasted on the premises, but it was clearly deli lunch meat. Unacceptable. -
Review from Pizzle P.
Philadelphia, PA
11/3/2011
Such perfect pizza. I've been on a quest to find "the best pizza in philly." Lorenzo's is great if you are wasted and want something big and greasy to sit in your gut, but this is where I come when I want a bangin slice! Hooray I found it! This is my favorite pizza place in Philly!
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Review from Monica S.
5/11/2009
My roommate asked me a few minutes ago whether I wanted pizza. I told her no thank you, I wasn't hungry. Without my knowledge, she called in for a large pie and 15 minutes later, it showed up at our door. I guess I wasn't expecting her to go through with it: order a pizza when I expressed my lack of interest. Clearly, she is a self-governing woman who doesn't need a party to support her decisions. She was an active feminist in college.
As I sat at my computer, I took quick peeks over my shoulder to watch her enjoy the cheesy deliciousness. Finally, the craving kicked in. I tossed $6 in her direction and when she left the couch to pick it up, I stole a slice. Then another. And another. Paolo's pizza is good enough to steal. -
Review from Jenna C.
Philadelphia, PA
9/1/2007
Who would put pepperoni, tomatoes, and caramelized onions on a burger and call it "Antique Row"? The answer: a genius.
This is the typical pizza place with an extensive menu. Not only are there pizzas, specialty pizzas, and pastas, there are also burgers, sandwiches, and salads. This much selection is common in many pizza shops in Philly/South Jersey.
What isn't typical about this pizza shop is the quality of food. Try a couple of different slices, when you go, and you'll be very happy. Really, try anything, when you go, and you'll be happy. They make the food when you order, so it's always hot when it reaches your mouth. And that, I think, is the only way to eat a pizza.
The only thing that's a little strange is this: there's a little square between the steaks and the chicken sandwiches on the menu. It's hard to notice and comprehend, so I'll tell you what it says. "Our chicken cheesesteak is fresh chicken breast marinated in olive oil & fresh squeezed lemon". Even if you notice it on the menu, you assume that it can't apply to the buffalo chicken cheesesteak you're ordering... But it does apply to you. So if you order a chicken cheesesteak, you're actually just ordering a chicken sandwich with large pieces of meat. It's clearly stated on the menu, but I've seen people order it and get disappointed (until they took that first bite, that is).
Also, check out the walls. After you get distracted by the cute, cartoonish foods on the walls, you'll notice that they have pictures of local musicians and other locals hanging, too. I support a pizza shop that supports local musicians.Listed in: I'm in a rut!
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Review from George R.
Los Angeles, CA
8/28/2007
I walked by this place and dismissed it as "just another pizza joint" for several months. Recently, as a last ditch place to eat, I ended up sitting down for a meal at Paolo's.
This place is amazing. Excellent selection, excellent food (for a take-out and "order and sit-down" place), EXCELLENT prices, and the right size portions.
The beer was actually priced at "real" (Jersey liquor store prices (quoting Jenna C.). It makes you wonder what kind of markup is on the alcohol that this place makes any profit on their alcohol sales.
I just tried the spinach manicotti last night and it was great. Nice portobello mushrooms, fresh spinach, and homemade mannicotti... for $6.50.
They run daily specials. For example: 50 wings with a liter of cola for $22.50. Get together some friends and dig in! Although, the wings are kind of funky chicken. Try them for yourself.
There are bathrooms on premises, but they are slightly dank. Can't complain too much because the locks work and there are paper towels.
Inside the restaurant it is kind of hot and often noisy with the sound of Phillies and/or Eagles (depending on the season) playing on the TVs.
Stop in, take a look at the menu, and be amazed. -
Review from Cara S.
Washington, DC
5/4/2009
My friends and I refer to Paolo's as the "magical pizza joint". Let me explain.
After a raucous St. Patty's Day, we were wandering back to our Society Hill apt. and harboring the kind of late night craving that only happens after you've been shooting whiskey for 8 hours straight. Paolo's happened to be on our way, so we stopped in to get a pizza. After finally making our way home and scarfing down the pizza, we went to bed, fully expecting the next morning to be extremely unpleasant.
But we woke up and felt fine. No throbbing headaches. No praying to the porcelain goddess. No, we were just fine and dandy. And we've come to believe that we owe it all to Paolo's magical pizza.
I don't even remember how it tasted, but the way it saved me from a hangover makes it the most delicious and worthwhile pizza I've ever eaten. -
Review from elizabeth e.
Philadelphia, PA
2/25/2008
I just love this place. Really.
The pizza is just plain good. Yes it's gourmet, sauceless, and sometimes maybe a little overpriced--but it's awesome. It's not greasy or gooey, and won't make you feel nauseous.
And added plus: the guys behind the counter aren't rude, and sometimes will slide you a free soda...if you're a cute girl. -
Review from Robert L.
Brooklyn, NY
7/12/2007 ROTD 7/21/2007
One star for every artery that their spicy cheese fries clog... plus one for good luck!
But seriously, Paolo's is my favorite pizza place in Philadelphia. Aside from having some really fantastic gourmet pies, the guys that work there are awesome.
You know how a lot of pizza places have really shady Italian guys working there? The kind that stare down a girls shirt when they take her order. Well the guys at Paolo's love to hit on girls, but they're really realllllly classy about it.
Instead of saying something like "Nice tits," they'll um... court her sweetly, saying things like "Do you like mozzarella? This is the freshest sweetest mozzarella, straight from Italy... here, have some." or "Nah don't worry about it, it's on me."
Check it out... especially if you've got a nice rack and don't have money for a soda! -
Review from Bill M.
2/19/2008
Due to the last pizza place I experienced and reviewed, I felt the need to review a pizza place that has always been consistently good so I could get back the urge to eat at such places again.
Considering that I have always received great service from Paolo's, and that I already thought I reviewed it before. I figured that giving a shout out to here was a no brainer. The pizza that they always dish out always manages to find a spot within my top Philly Five. the cheese slices srae always so huge and delicious.
I also don't know what they must have done to their deep fryer that other piza places haven't. because they manage to make the best chicken fingers, broccoli bites, and other such quick treats that I've picked up from any pizza shop. so much so that it's usually difficult for me to choose what to order anytime I set foot inside.
and I do have to give it up for the quick beer selection to. anything from Buweiser cans to Stella Artois. -
Review from karla g.
Philadelphia, PA
6/6/2008
Anybody starting out at University of the Arts is automatically told to go have lunch at Paolo's. It's just part of the experience; plus he gives new students a free pizza slice and soda as part of their 'welcoming' experience during orientation.
Working around the corner from the place is convenient when I want something 'ordinary' for lunch instead of my usual ethnic-vegetarian style cuisine I tend to favor. Some of their pizzas and sandwiches can be overrated and their price is a little high for a place that advertises to mainly students. Slices can get up to $3, which, for me isn't worth it because of their size. I mean, for $2.50 I can head to Lorenzo's for something just as greasy but it's big enough to wrap around a sandwich [for anyone will to take the Lorenzo's / Jim's challenge].
They do have beer, which is a plus, and they have a famous vegetarian pizza with the works which is delicious. So is the bruchetta pie! The parlor is just not somewhere I like hanging out though because it is usually hot and filled with loud students and contractors working on the many surrounding condos. The delivery guy can also be creepy.
In all I give it four stars for their creativity and custom pie selections. -
Review from Jake M.
Brooklyn, NY
1/8/2011
Wish I could say that this meal was worth the trouble. Unfortunately I didn't find the pizza impressive, which is saying something because I don't have high expectations when it comes to enjoying a simple slice of pizza.
My main complaint was with the service. My friend and I called to order a bruschetta pizza, which was listed as mozzerella cheese, chopped tomato, basil and white wine garlic sauce. It sounded amazing. When it arrived, my friend quickly deduced that it also had ham on it. They're lucky she caught it before I, a vegetarian of 18 years, accidentally caught some (not so easily discernible under layers of cheese and large chunks of tomato). When I called back to inquire what was on the pie, I was told the same thing the menu said. I told them about the ham and the guy said there wouldn't be ham on it. He then asked me to hold and came back and said "it's just prosciutto." I informed him that's still meat and he spent a very pointless 30 seconds trying to convince me it wasn't before abandoning that tactic and rudely asking me if I wanted a new pie. I repeated for the thirteenth time that as I was a vegetarian, yes, I didn't want pizza baked with ham on it.
So they sent a new one over and after I showed the delivery guy the pizza that in fact had ham on it, he told me they wanted it back. Which I guess I'm not too fussed about since my friend doesn't eat ham either. As it is, I never got an apology or any sort of retribution for their error. Or even an explanation why they thought it would be okay to throw some ham on a pizza without it being requested. -
Review from matthew h.
Philadelphia, PA
1/30/2008
THE BEST PIZZA IN PHILLY!!
Paolo's is my favorite pizza place in Philadelphia and the quality of ingredients is what make is outstanding. The Margarita pizze w/ sausage is out of this world!!
The other menu items I've had are also equally good (sandwiches, brocolli bites, cheesesteaks). -
Review from TL C.
Philadelphia, PA
2/10/2011
Paolo's bills itself as "gourmet" pizza but it is anything but that. Pretty standard with a strangely cloyingly sweet sauce -- personally I can't stand a sweet pizza but it seems to be a standard Philly thing. I wish they're let you know how sweet the sauce is before you ordered because while I really didn't like it apparently other people do and it feels awkward saying this is a grossly sweet pizza when some people might just say this is the "bomb sweet pizza."
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Review from Andrew W.
Philadelphia, PA
4/14/2010
I've ordered pizza from Paolo's several times and have been happy with the food nearly every time. Its a reasonably priced pie with lots of different options for toppings and sides. The online ordering system is an added bonus for people as lazy as me.
The only problem I had with them was on Super Bowl Sunday when it took well over 2 hours to get to me. I called several times to find out where my food was, they apologized and explained how backed up they were for some unknown reason. I was irritated but to my surprise they offered me a comp for my next order. They definitely like to take care of their customers (they could have easily ignored me or have done nothing) and it was refreshing to have someone so genuinely upset that I wasn't pleased with my order.
I used the comp a few weeks later with no issues, and another apology from the manager... it kind of made me feel bad to have complained! -
Review from Ben P.
3/5/2010
I have been eating at Paolo's for over 5 years. Back when it was part of the restaurant group that included Valentino, Valentino Cafe, and Valentino on the Square, it was one of the best pizza places in the city. Really good pizza made with fresh ingredients. Good pastas, sides, and the best chicken salad club I have ever had.
Now, it is a totally different story. New owners, new look, terrible food. Recently, I ordered their Buffalo Chicken Pizza. When we got it home, and took a bite, it was tasteless and the chicken was over seasoned and rubbery. What used to be a good pizza made with blue cheese and a rich, thick spicy sauce, was now a white pizza with old chicken, crappy tomatoes and drizzled with what tasted like Frank's Red Hot out of the bottle. I took it back and politely explained. The guy behind the counter insisted he had just cooked the chicken. He must have mistaken me for a turkey. While he was apologetic, he didn't seem too concerned and didn't offer me my money back, despite the fact that I brought him back a whole pizza, minus the slice that I couldn't finish and threw away.
It's a shame. It used to be a great place. Now it sucks. Plain and simple. -
Review from Matt S.
Philadelphia, PA
1/26/2011
I usually don't write reviews, but for this place: They NEVER answer the phone when it rings, and if you finally get them to pick up, the noise is so blaring from their two TVs in the place that they mess up your order.
I have actually been in Paolo's and called from my cell to see what happens -- the phone rings, they looked at it, and no one answered it.
The food is average, go elsewhere to a pizza place that has competent employees and an interior you want to sit in (seriously I have never been in there and both TVs are not at top volume on different channels).
Lazaro's and Little Italy are both superior in food and service. -
Review from Brian L.
7/24/2008
I had the pizza here once for lunch. Nothing to run home and talk about. Just your normal pizza.
I spent maybe $10 here. 2 slices, a drink from the fridge. I sat outside, it was enjoyable. -
Review from Gale S.
8/25/2010
Beautiful pizza pies. I recommend actually WATCHING one of the piemakers practice their craft. It's so simple, so pure, that it makes you realize that pizza isn't a "not-good-for-you" food, it's really a complete meal. After watching a man make a Paolo Special, I knew this was the very pie I wanted a piece from.
It did not disappoint. The pride on the faces of the employees is also in their art, affecting the end product, which is consistently fantastic. Their offerings are impressive, high quality, diverse, and affordable. The space itself invites comfort and socializing, which I'm sure is only ameliorated by the availability of alcohol.
Although not my FAVorite pizza joint, a solid 5-stars is well deserved in a city that is sorely lacking in good pizza. (I'm convinced it's the water.) But, if you are faced with a wall of delicious looking choices and a menu board boasting tasty items and you find your head spinning, take a breath, just relax, and ask for a slice of the Paolo Special. Trust me. -
Review from Christopher R.
Philadelphia, PA
1/19/2009
This is my permanent lunch spot near work. They always have a diverse selection of different pizzas to choose from (chicken ranch is insanely good) and the sandwiches are pretty good (I like the grilled chicken reuben). I wish they'd switch to a different brand of french fry would be my only complaint but I shouldn't be eating those anyway. Also, the people behind the counter are nice rather than surly--I don't know if that's a plus or a minus for a pizza joint.
Two specialty slices and a soda will run you about $8. They also have beer combos, but I'm at work when I go here, so I wouldn't know anything about that, would I? -
Review from Don M.
Greenville, NC
7/23/2009
To start with, I'm a NY'er -- which means I'm a pizza snob, and I also like a certain kind of pizza. None of this Chicago deep-dish stuff, nor the Boston "Greek-style" pizza either. I like the thin crust, tart and salty sauced, coal- or wood-oven kind of pie.
We just moved to the area, and had tried some nearby pizzas, and were not impressed. After looking around a bit, we saw that Paolo's was a couple of blocks away, and had decent reviews.
Over-all? Very good pizza. Tasty (though a bit bready) crust, a good amount of sauce and cheese, nicely baked, and well-spiced. The price wasn't bad, either.
The guy behind the counter making the pizza (Paolo?) was great -- made my two-year-old giggle and laugh, and also made sure the pizza was safely boxed and stayed hot for the trip home.
Not a place that I'd travel miles out of my way for, but I feel fortunate to have such a really good option in the neighborhood. Yum! -
Review from William S.
1/30/2011
I ordered a magherita pie from Paolo's this evening. It was the worst pizza I've ever had in my life. There was no flavor, nothing, just a cardboard like crust with a few low-grade tomato slices and the worst cheese I've ever experienced. They also forgot my order of chicken fingers as well. I am still angry just thinking about it.
Also, I want to point out that these jokers use Kraft Singles on their pizza, I think. The cheese peeled off in one uniform square-like piece. -
Review from Elizabeth B.
Philadelphia, PA
5/13/2009
Paolo's has the kind of thin crust, low on the cheese pizza I like. I prefer saucier pizzas, so there you go.
The slices are large and delicious and come in unique varieties. Maybe it is on the pricier side, but that matters more when you are getting the whole pizza, not just a slice.
The guys behind the counter and friendly and I basically have no complaints about this place. Outdoor seating in the summer is a definite bonus! -
Review from Catherine A.
Philadelphia, PA
3/8/2010
In case you didn't know, Paolo's delivers to Dirty Frank's. It is also a block away, but you know, sometimes you just can't leave your beer. I used to frequently get a two-foot cheesesteak, bring it to Franks's and share it with my boyfriend, a habit a friend of mine called "eating a trough of meat".
Their cheesesteaks are yummy, their pizza is good. I'm pretty sure they've served me bad cheese on my fries a few times, and I'm a little freaked out thinking how long that cheese would have to have been sitting there to go bad. Hence the three stars, despite the fact that in general, I like it. -
Review from Alex C.
Newtown Square, PA
8/22/2011
Lousy pizza. Over 1 hour to deliver. Don't seem to know that 'black olives' are not the same thing as what they are putting on their pizzas. I'm from the suburbs but there must be a better alternative for pizza than this place.
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Review from liza c.
Philadelphia, PA
1/6/2011
i love pizza.
i will eat just about any slice of pizza that is thrown my way.
it doesn't matter if it's cold, week-old, Hawaiian, cheeseless...
as i sat down to eat my recent slices of pizza at Paolo's, i couldn't help but acknowledge this fact about myself. why? because the pizza wasn't very good. the Sicilian didn't have nearly enough sauce on it. the veggie pizza was pretty mushy and bland - in fact, the veggies had virtually no flavor.
the good news is that the guys that work the ovens are gemstones. plus, you can buy beer with which to wash down the bland pizza. -
Review from Carmen C.
Philadelphia, PA
11/27/2010
Just had some pizza and it was great! I'm making it a regular spot when I'm working in this area!
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Review from Alexa R.
9/13/2010
I want to give Paolo's the benefit of the doubt as we ordered a salad and grinder on a Sunday evening during football season. However, we ordered WAY after the Eagles game was over and the Phillies played at 1 p.m. this particular Sunday! It took almost 2 hours for them to deliver our food, without any phone call or apology from the driver. In fact, the driver called my husband's cell phone to find out where our house was. We should have gotten off our tushes and walked to pick up the food, but isn't part of the enjoyment of a lazy Sunday haven't food delivered while watching TV?
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Review from Juliette G.
Philadelphia, PA
12/8/2010
Best pizza in the city!!! [Ok, ok, it's a 3-way tie with Lorenzo's (in the Italian Market) and Slice. But all three are entirely different kinds of pizza.]
If you want a whole pie, and you like thin crust, cheesy delicious pizza goodness, get it here. First, the people who work here are really nice both in person and on the phone. A well-placed "dear" goes a long way. Second, the food is just awesome. The sauce is delicious - you can taste the seasonings and it's lightly sweet but tangy. Honestly, I never realized how far a good pizza sauce can go toward the whole experience till I started eating at Paolo's. The cheese is yummy, flavorful and stretchy without overwhelming the whole pie. And the crust is thin and the perfect in-between of crunchy and soft. There's also alcohol on premises, and they do take out. Yay! (I've also come in with friends and a six-pack and they let us drink our beers at their booths while eating their pizza.)
The only downsides are that the pizza is on the pricy side and they don't accept credit cards. I think it's upwards of $15 for a large cheese. But totally worth it enough that even as a starving college student I eat here an average of once a month. Yum! -
Review from Terry C.
Los Angeles, CA
10/3/2008
Wheat crust on my pizza?! YES PLEASE! It's really good, trust me! Paolo's has some of the best ingredients and is well worth the price. When you walk in you're greeted by a garish glare of oranges, blues, and a cacophony of other "Mediterranean" colors... They're really trying to be Santorini of the East! But it's all good, just blink a few times and your eyes will get adjusted. You can order by the slice or by the whole pie! They have a great selection of toppings to indulge any pizza fantasy you could possible have! Oh yeah, and you can get beer here to go as well! Also, they make pretty good sandwiches too. The staff is usually pretty funny and quite friendly.
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Review from Evan K.
PA
5/21/2008
I honestly have not had anything from here besides the Margherita pizza. But damn is that a tasty pizza. It's so good that I am scared that if I try anything else from here I'll be disappointed. The other awesome thing about this place is that after ordering delivery from here once, they have your address saved into their computer. So if I've had a few too many and can't find my way home, I can order a pizza, have them recite my address, and then I can get home. Then shortly after getting home I'll have an delicious pizza at my doorstep. It's pretty amazing.
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Review from Anthony S.
Philadelphia, PA
5/25/2008
I have been working across the street lately at the Symphony House and needed a super quick bite to eat, especially since it was raining cats and dogs! So even though I was only in Paolo's for about 15 minutes for a quick two slice lunch (white with riccotta / meatball), I have to say I was pleasantly impressed. More over, I'm wondering why I have never heard of this place. Surely Paolo's goes on the top five list of best pizza in the city! I'll reserve a star for now for my second visit once I get to venture out a bit over the menu.
