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Paolo's Italian Restaurant, Kent, WA

Paolo's Italian Restaurant

4.6
4.6
1313 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
23810 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98031

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 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 1,313 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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

    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 offers a "delicious menu" with standout dishes like Cioppino and scallop/Dungeness crab pasta. Customers praise the "friendly and professional" staff and the "great selection of wine." Although prices are noted as higher, the "phenomenal" food and cozy, family-friendly atmosphere make Paolo's a cherished dining spot for many.

1,314 Reviews

  1. Wayne VIP

    Seattle106 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Carol

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Darrell

    Portland15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice solid Italian food with friendly service cooked well and served pleasantly

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  9. Mary

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All their food is so good, and they have the best chefs, and the waitresses are so attentive and friendly and very professional, and my family enjoy their meals, and we will continue to eat there and also bring our friends and relatives just like l did today and he was amazed with the food.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delightful early dinner special with the tomato soup that was heavenly. The staff was very attentive.

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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 1313 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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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 12 times today
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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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