If you are looking for some delicious italian food you came to the right restaurant. Plus its at the pechanga casino so you cant go wrong. The inside of the restaurant is so nice it makes you feel like you are in italy enjoying some italian food. The food here is very good you will go home happy and the drink menu has plenty to choose from. If you come order the short rib and 3 cheese ravioli you will not regret it. This plate was so freaking delicious you will love it.It has meat and some pasta and the sauce it comes dipped in is the magic touch. The surf and turf is good too but the better plate to order here is the short rib and 3 cheese ravioli. Trust meeeeeeeeeee. :) Pros -At the casino -Lots of seating available -Fast service Cons -Drinks add up quick and increase the bill read more

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Fantastic Service Shaun is the BEST server! He was absolutely fantastic so attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our entire meal. You can tell he genuinely cares about providing great service. We had such a wonderful experience because of him. Definitely ask for Shaun if you come here! read more

We came across this restaurant by accident because we really wanted to eat at the Steakhouse in Pechanga Resort but we didn't have reservations so we'd have to wait a couple hours. We decided to go right next door to Paisano's and I am so glad we did. When we first walked in it gave a good impression. The ambiance Was nice and people seemed to be enjoying their food. The wait staff was incredibly nice and attentive. We were torn on what to order so our waitress recommended the short rib beef ravioli and we were so happy that we followed her recommendation. It was literally THE BEST short rib and pasta dish that I've ever had. The food came quick and was piping hot. I will definitely order this again if/when I am at Pechanga again. read more

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I came here to suprise my hubby for his bday. I love the ambience, quality of food and the service. Kathleen was a sweetheart and great at her job. Had the best seat in the house. Can't wait to go back. We had the lasagna, chicken marsala and meatballs for appetizers. Wine was superb!!!! read more

Paisano's Italian - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

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We actually went there on Sunday , we ordered pizza & meat lasagna they were both made with perfection, the pizza was crispy & tasty read more

Paisano's Italian - Pechanga , Lighting Link Bull awesome game - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

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Great Italian restaurant for my trip with fam! Sean was my server who makes the experience even better. I had: 1. Tomato bisque 2. Calamari fritti 3. Linguine with clam sauce 4. 12 oz prime ribeye 5. Chilean sea bass 6. Garlic Broccolini 7. Tiramisu 8. Spumoni read more

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Came for the first time with my family on Christmas day. They had a special menu for the day, and you had your pick of 3 courses. The food was excellent, the atmosphere and staff were very helpful. This place does require a reservation, if you do not want to wait. I definitely would recommend this place, if your are at Pachanga. read more

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If you're ever at Pechanga and craving something fresh, hot, and full of flavor, Pronto Italiano is the spot to hit. Their pizza is on another level -- perfectly crispy crust, melty cheese, and toppings that taste super fresh. You can literally smell the goodness as they make it right in front of you. I grabbed a slice and ended up going back for more. It's that good. The service was awesome too -- fast, friendly, and even with the casino crowd they move quick and keep the energy positive. It's the perfect spot to fuel up whether you're in between games or just hanging out with friends and family. Big shoutout to the team there -- you can tell they care about the food and the customers. I'll definitely be coming back every time I'm at Pechanga. Highly recommend! read more

Paisano's Italian - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

Everything here was excellent. The complimentary bread with the olive oil, garlic, and chili was delicious. The pasta was flavorful and perfectly al dente. The filet mignon was outstanding, flavor was done really well and cooked nice medium rare. The tiramisu was moist but not too moist. Service was on the slower end but staff were still friendly. Overall, great food and a must-visit if you're at Pechanga Resort. read more

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Great food and service. We are regulars here. One recommendation, stick to the Italian foods. They are all delicious. The steak is not that great, and I feel, overpriced. read more

We took a break from the losing money aspect of the night to get some really good food in. Tell me that's not a perfect date. Road trip Frankie Valli a little bit of gambling and a delicious dinner. This night goes down in the Books. I love the oil garlic. Take your knife and rub that garlic all over your bread. And it's spread like butter. Our food and service was top tier 5. Stars. read more

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Nice ambience, the service was great but the food was with mediocre. We gave it 3 chances. Our first dining experience the food was good but we can't say for our 2nd and 3rd experience. The food we ate was inconsistent the 2nd and 3rd time around. It was quite salty. read more

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Celebrated the 4th at Pechanga and started with dinner at Paisano's. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan. It was huge and great! My friends loved their meals too. Our server was good and ensured prompt service! The restaurant is upscale with beautiful decor. Only negative was the size of the mixed drinks and their potency! read more

I totally judged Paisano's by its (non-existent) cover and assumed it was just another run of the mill boring ole' Italian snooze-fest. WRONG!!!!! This place is fancy fancy, like "did I accidentally put on a dress for a reason?" kinda fancy!! The food? Bellissimo! We were basically serenaded by warm, fresh-baked Italian bread and balsamic dip while we waited. If carbs are a crime, lock me up and throw away the olive oil. We dove headfirst into: * Wagyu Meatballs (juicy flavor bombs) * Fried Mozzarella (because stretchy cheese is my love language) * Chicken Marsala (wine sauce = chef's kiss) * Margherita Pizza (classic, but make it gourmet) * Short-Rib & 3 Cheese Ravioli (this one made me emotional, it was fire!!) * 12-oz Prime Ribeye (cue dramatic steak montage) Every single dish slapped! Hard!!! Shoutout to our servers Sean & Milben... both superstars! Sean had us laughing while pouring water like a stand-up comic w a day job. We're already planning our return. Paisano's, I owe you an apology and possibly a love letter for ever neglecting you this long!! read more

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This was my hubby and I's FIRST TIME here! We usually like to go next door to the GREAT OAK STEAKHOUSE but, decided to try something new so now we know a new lovely and charming Italian date night spot to go to. It's also a great place for friends and family. We noticed the open kitchen concept right away... SONG of the day to play along to this YELP REVIEW: Mambo No.5 by Perez Prado & His Orchestra... A little bit of Lasagna in my life A little bit of Calamari by my side A little bit of Spaghetti's all I need A little bit of Paisano's what I see... We were greeted by 2 lovely ladies in the front and one of the ladies walked us to our table right which was situated in the heart of the restaurant!... We got the $60 dinner for 2: Choice of Caesar Salad or Soup of the Day. We both chose soup of the day which was a very nice and creamy TOMATO BISQUE! LASAGNA: 4.5/5 It was just a bit on the salty side so I poured some TABASCO on top and it was enjoyable. Generous portions! SPAGHETTI with MEATBALLS: 4/5 Tasted good. I'm from LA so it reminded me of a good cafeteria spaghetti or kid friendly spaghetti... STAR OF THE SHOW: drum roll...FRIED CALAMARI IT was so crispy and not chewy or rubbery at all. I finished it ALL by myself!!!! BRAVO CHEF!!! Another HONORABLE MENTION: The complimentary bread and garlic olive oil. It was so big, warm and fluffy! I took one slice from the middle of the basket and it was bigger than the size of my hand!!! The Bread, Calamari and Soup was quite delicious and filling. So when the main course came I was only able to take a few bites and ask for the rest to be packed home including the TIRAMISU... SERVICE: A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Eduardo was very attentive and patient with us! Thank you Eduardo and all the staff there for providing us better service than a 5 star hotel like the Langham in South Pasadena. However, I was a bit confused about limiting substitutions because I wasn't planning on substituting anything. PARKING: Plenty! It's at the Pechanga Casino!! ROCK ON PAISANO's ITALIAN!!!! I was almost discouraged to come because of the 1 star reviews on YELP. They must have improved a lot because my experience was TOP NOTCH. Glad I came and experienced it myself ;) read more

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The food is good. The service is disjointed and not up to standard. We (2 people) had dinner at Paisano's on 9/22. The hostess was initially welcoming but then got distracted with another task. When she was ready for us she basically pushed us out of the way to get to the area she wanted seat us. There was no 'come with me' but she did mutter "I'm going this way" as she barged past. We then sat for 10 minutes before anyone came by our table. Our server asked us if he 'could get anything started for us'. We wanted some wine but we had not been given a drinks menu. He went to get one and then stood there with his pen poised. The menu is 8 pages so we asked him to come back. About 20 minutes in, drinks and food orders were in. We did have some water by this time so we didn't get dehydrated. I ordered a starter, my wife was going to have the promised bread. My starter arrived well before the bread so I waited until that showed up 5 minutes later. The beet salad was very good (5 stars for that!). Our entrees arrived, my empty salad bowl was still on the table. The food runner just pushed it to one side and put my entree down. I now understood that we had to bus our own table so I picked up the empty bowl and placed it on the empty table next to us. Pasta entrees were very good - no complaints! Our server showed up when my wife was finished but I was still eating. He wanted to take my plate away but, as mentioned, I was still eating. He also asked about desert (I'm still eating!) and then asked if we wanted the check (I'm still eating!). By this time it was about 8:30 PM, 1.5 hours before closing. Good food marred by poor service. read more

We came here as we got food credit here a $25 and a $35 dollar one. I got the special which had a salad, Spaghetti with meatballs and tiramisu. My wife got the shrimp scampi but had to pay a little bit more for it. The meat balls did had a weird taste to it. I ended up eating the whole thing however. The dessert was great however. Overall, this place was alright, but probably would prefer to eat somewhere else. read more

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Tried the Chicken Parmesan, chicken was moist, but completely bland. No seasoning, no flavor. The spaghetti was just as dull, with barely any sauce to bring it to life. On the bright side, the bread was excellent warm, fresh, and perfectly crusty. The server was overly pushy and lacked any real personality, which made the experience feel rushed and impersonal. For the price, I expected a lot more. The atmosphere is nice, but the food and service didn't live up to it. Honestly, Olive Garden is much better! Sadly, I won't be returning anytime soon! read more

Paisano's Italian - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

We went to Paisano for christmas dinner and made a reservation in advance, definitely recommended without one you'll likely end up waiting. They offered a set 3 course menu for the evening. Overall we enjoyed our experience, though the meatballs have a weird taste, I end up switching plates with my husband. The service was good, our waiter was polite and attentive. I really loved the ambience and overall vibe that night. read more

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That was our first time at Paesano. They got us a seat 1 hour ahead of our reservation. The staff was friendly and the Chef came to our table to welcome us. The Chef special was amazing. The special was a seafood risotto with a blend a zest, spices and sweet corn. I had the Imagery Cab Sav, and it was delicious. Going back for more soon. read more

The ambiance of this place is beautiful! The dinner is intimate and the service is fast and fantastic. We ordered the seafood lasagna and it was phenomenal. The highlight of our dinner however, is the tiramisu. It is one of the best I have had. The prices are decent as well. An automatic gratuity is added to bigger groups. read more

I was thoroughly disappointed with the service we received when dining with my family of 8. Also, 2 out 8 dishes were served cold. Our waiter Shawn was so terrible. First off when we sat down he approached us quite quickly, I was so happy thinking - we are getting a great server. I was so wrong. After introducing himself he disappeared for 40 minutes while we waited to order drinks, appetizers and entrees. After several attempts to flag him down he came over and took our order. When we finally got our drinks we drank them quite quickly because we waited so long. It took 3 times asking for a refill for my Iced tea then my husband sat and waited for 40 minutes for a refill of his coke. We never saw Shawn again until we had to flag him down again, which took 20 minutes to get our dessert. I spoke with the manager when paying the bill. I told her I was quite disappointed with the cold food and bad service could we get the automatic tip reduced. She said absolutely No. She stated that the menu clearly states we would be charged 18% because we were a party of 8. I told her...oh ok now I know why we got horrible service. Shawn knew he was getting a tip no matter what kind of service he gave us. She said sorry but the tip stays the same. I called Pechanga and asked for the Food and Beverage manager. They sent me to Justin Mullins voicemail. I have yet to hear from him. I wanted to share my thoughts on their tip policy. My family always go out to dinner together and we have no issue giving 20%-25% tips when we get good service. The service we received was awful and lackluster. It is a shame they treated us so poorly. read more

We had an amazing time celebrating my birthday Food was good Great service and atmosphere 100% recommended read more

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Wednesday, 12-11-2024: Hubby made reservations for dinner this evening. As we entered we were greeted warmly and shown to our table. We were immediately given water and their delicious bread with garlic & red pepper infused olive oil for dipping. The bread was hot & fresh and complemented by the flavorful dipping oil. Our server, Kathleen, came over to take our orders. Hubby ordered the spaghetti with Wagyu meatballs and I wanted the Penne Vodka. My husband enjoyed his meal while I am taking a star off on my dish. It was flavorful but the pancetta was fatty, chewy, and gristle-like. On the menu, it states the pancetta was crispy. It was anything but. The portions were generous and I could only finish half of my dish. It was great as a left over minus the fatty pancetta. Our server was okay and not as attentive as we would've liked. We ordered the tiramisu and shared it. It was very good. Next time I will try another dish. The interior is upscale and decorated nicely. Lighting is subdued creating a very high end ambiance. read more

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The food here, is very flavorful. From cocktails to appetizers, to the main course, to deserts. The service was very engaging, it was my bday celebration so the staff was very good. I was so excited when they brought out a cake and sang to me, it was so sweet. The Ambiance is very elegant, and vibrant. I see myself going back again,they were great. read more

Paisano's Italian - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

The service and the attitude of the hostess is horrible. Apparently you need Reservations. After I told her I am a walk-in, it seems like she got upset and told us to wait for 30 minutes even though the place was half full. The food was good, but not sure I would come again with her attitude. read more

Had really great expectations going in but the whole experience was kind of just meh. The eggplant really lacked flavor. The Caesar salad was really bland. The dessert menu is really lackluster and limited. Nothing was bad. It just wasn't great. What really needs some polish is the service. Simple things like clearing empty dishes from the table and refilling water glasses go a long way. read more

Amazing Italian dishes, I enjoy their fresh sour dough bread and garlic oil dip. All staffs are nice and professional and hardworking. Open kitchen, staff looks like they have a lot of Funnnn read more

Great spot! The servings are quite large. The lamb was cooked perfectly. The risotto was delicious and mushroom pieces were large. read more

Paisano's Italian - Lamb and Risotto - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

The air exhaust system had an disturbing high pitch whistle that was unbearable while dining.

We had dinner at Paisano'ss Italian restaurant inside Pachanga Casino. The service was above average and the hostess was very nice and kind. The food took what seemed to be a long time to be long time. We started with a salad and a Tomato bisc soup. Both had a great presentation and were very good. My wife had the fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and I had the Lasagna. When it arrived the person bringing the food was very nice offering cheese on the orders. The fettuccine was very warm at best and the lasagna was cold. I would give the overall was a 3. The people we were in contact with were a 4. We will not try them again. read more

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Should've checked Yelp first before coming back. Amazing what a difference five years makes. Bread was good with all the roasted garlic. Caesar salad was an insult for $14.00. Chilean seabass was a muddled mess with the sauces and the crust. The ribeye my buddy got was equally unimpressive. Wine pours were puny, prices not gouging but not cheap. Avoid this place! read more

Amazing food, great service. Definitely recommend if you like Italian and are visiting Pechanga.

Perfect! Absolutely perfect! Staying at Prchanga for several nights we tried most of the food venues and Paisano's was by far, not only our favorite at the resort, but our favorite Italian restaurant we've been to in a very long time. The service was excellent, the ambiance beautiful and intimate with warm lighting comfortable seating, linen in the table and pretty table decor. Our waiter was welcoming and attentive with great recommendations and answers to our questions. We had the northern Italy board to start and for dinner, the Shrimp Scampi, Chicken Picatta and Justin Cabernet Sauvignon. The shrimp on our scampi were very large with a buttery garlic sauce and the picatta was the best I've ever had. I wouldn't change a thing! read more

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I started eating after the meatballs arrive and forgot to take pictures (sorry). It was really good. Not dry, nor was it oily/fatty, just right! We also ordered chicken parm, short rib with ravioli, fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp, truffle pizza, pepperoni pizza, spaghetti and meatballs. Everything was hitting the spot! Service was quick, and the server was very friendly and knowledgeable, giving great recommendations. I hadn't been back for sometime and they did remodel the place, now having a more open feel. read more

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Service was good, but the main course entree took a long time. We started with calamari. I'm always comparing the calamari to Watergrill. The portion size was on the small side and the pieces were much smaller. The flavor and crunchiness was fine. For the entree I had the spaghetti with wagyu meatballs. The meatballs were delicious along with the sauce. For dessert we had the tiramisu and it was very simple, but delicious. They poured a creamy sauce on top of the tiramisu. I wouldn't race back to try again, but overall, not bad. read more

Paisano's Italian - Wagyu meatballs and spaghetti. - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

My wife and I absolutely love this place. The atmosphere is great -- nice, relaxing, and welcoming -- and the service is top-notch. We especially enjoy the spaghetti and Wagyu meatballs. If you're looking for something more upscale, the surf and turf is outstanding as well. read more

Paisano's Italian - Italian Near Me - Temecula, California

Came here to celebrate a birthday. Great location near the North Garage parking area and near the entrance to the casino. We were seated and were immediately served delicious hot Italian bread with a delicious garlic olive oil dipping sauce. We started with calamari and they were tender, and delicious. The pesto dipping sauce was excellent. I had the scampi and it was very good. The shrimp were huge, full of garlic flavor and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Everyone enjoyed there entrees except for the eggplant Parmesan. That dish was dry and overcooked. Would not order that again. The tiramisu was yummy. And the waiter brought a nice surprise dessert for a birthday celebration. The service was excellent. We would definitely come back. read more

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Even though this place is inside of a "wannabe" casino (see my review of Pechanga) it's actually the real deal when it comes to Italian food. The ambiance is warm and inviting with an open view into their busy kitchen. It's always a great view to see the pizza you just ordered get slid into a brick oven. The service is also always on point shoutout to Melvin! A few of my favorites are the chicken piccata sub risotto for the spaghetti and the short ribs with ravioli. Any of the pizzas are worth trying as well. The complementary bread is also fantastic as it's always delivered fresh and warm with their house garlic Parmesan oil. So why only four starts? While the prices of everything have gone up over the last year, the prices at Paisano's has increased disproportionately. Just after Biden took office, the piccata was $22 and is now $29; the short ribs were $28 and are now $48. That's a 32% increase for the chicken and 71% increase for the short ribs?!? The food is good but just not worth it at those prices. I guess I'll only be coming here if my craving for italian can't be satisfied by a slice of pizza. read more

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This was our first time dining in at Paisano's (we've done takeout before). I have to start by saying our server, Sean, was an absolute ray of sunshine... personable, attentive, and knowledgeable. Sean definitely gets five stars from us! I was disappointed that I couldn't swap spaghetti for angel hair with my chicken parmigiana. Since another dish on the menu already features angel hair, it didn't seem like a big ask. Unfortunately, I was told management doesn't allow pasta substitutions. I ordered the chicken parmigiana anyway and regretted it... the spaghetti was dry, and the chicken parm lacked flavor and presentation. Sean noticed I had stopped eating after a couple of bites and was now picking at my daughter's fettuccine Alfredo with chicken (which was outstanding). Without hesitation, he kindly inquired and then swapped my dish for the Alfredo, and it was delicious. My husband's short rib ravioli was also exceptional. One thing to note: portions are much more generous dining in compared to takeout, which felt a bit meager in comparison. The staff overall was warm and friendly. The restaurant itself is cozy with lovely décor, upscale but welcoming, whether you're dressed casual or formal. We'll definitely be back and for dine-in only. read more