I live in the area where there are at least 30 pizza places in 3 square miles and BY FAR I say Paola's is the BEST. BEST In everything from food quality, food taste, cleanliness, staff professionalism, staff hygiene, staff courtesy, pricing and overall experience. Family owned, operated and shows every bit with their attention to detail and quality. Can't say enough good things. read more

Great food and fast, friendly service. Pizza was great! The Garden Salad with homemade balsamic was fresh and well packed with veggies and the dressing was balanced. read more

Love Paola's. The pizza is great. The pastas are great. Everything on the menu is great. The people are great.

First time at this location, saw the reviews and thought we should give it a try. Awesome! We had take out pizza and it was made perfectly and tasted great. Love the crust and sauce. I was waited on by a beautiful smiling face and everyone there was very friendly! We will be back! (I had to pay a parking meter, wonder if there is a free spot just for pickup?) read more

Paola's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Yum, the pizza crust is amazing! Great sauce and cheese, with that being said you really cannot go wrong! We ordered a salad that was Greek style with oil and vinegar dressing, though they offer lots more choices. Only sorry I didn't get a pie to go! WORTH THE STOP! read more

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Used to frequent. Food wasn't bad, but stopped going after I saw too much unsanitary handling of my food. Dirty hands all over is often a problem at places like this. read more

Tried Paola's while visiting the area. It was after lunchtime & before dinner so the restaurant was not busy. They had lots of pizza ready so we just got slices & ate inside. I *think* it was Paola herself that took our order - she was very friendly, polite & patient. The interior was pretty nice, it felt comfortable & welcoming. The slices (plain cheese & pepperoni) came to our table very hot but did not take long to cool down, stayed warm until we were done. Crust was crispy, sauce & cheese tasted good, slices were large. It was $28 for six slices, two drinks & tip. Staff were also taking a break & eating pasta from the restaurant, it was nice to see them sitting down with Paola, like it was a family's dining room. Very glad we stopped here to eat & will always come to Paola's when we're in town. read more

Paola's is by far the best casual Italian restaurant in the area. The owner and her family run the place and the fresh, homemade dishes, steaks and pizza are consistently amazing. read more

I live the tomato sauce , it's great with the pastas and chicken The place rocks because the staff is great , thanks to Paula who has tirelessly put this terrific restaurant into gear. I love it when I get a pka read more

Amazing Pizza. The white pizza with ricotta is by far the best white pizza i've had in years ... I should've ordered 2 slices ... or even went as far as ordering an entire pie to take home just for myself. I asked my nephew for some feedback on his chicken parm...(it looked delicious) he simply shrugged and continued inhaling it ... so I take that as the chicken parm being pretty damn good as well. His plate was clean within minutes. Fast, friendly service and above all a nice family atmosphere. I would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Paola's Pizzeria - 8-27-2017 - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

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We were planning on another restaurant but we're swayed by the 4.5 stars. Definitely worth it! The restaurant had a nice Ma & Pa Italian feel. The family was very nice and had a great sense of humor! I continue my search for the perfect Margherita and Neapolitan pies so of course I chose Margherita. What a great decision. The crust was a bit thicker than some so I rolled it. Every flavor was on point. Cooked well, lots of fresh flavors, and extremely well priced. It was big too. We also enjoyed some garlic bread. With two sodas we ended up paying $21.11. We each tipped $5. The only confusing part was the paying process. You have to go to the register otherwise you might be there awhile. Aside from this, this is for sure a 5 Star pizza joint. And though authenticity is somewhat overrated, this had a very authentic feel especially when you hear the whole family speaking Italian. We're going again tomorrow night!! read more

Paola's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Paola's is the real deal! It's so hard to find fresh, delicious pizza in PA. And when you're from NY, you definitely are harder to please when it comes to good pizza. Paola's does not disappoint! read more

Great food and friendly service. A community gem! Paola and to the experience with her effervescent personality!

Always have excellent food when we come here. The ambience is very good the services excellent.

BEST pizza ever & their eggplant rollatini is great too! My husband & I are planning on getting pizza there for their birthday party! Definitely a must try! read more

Great food and even better staff (friendly)! Lots of food options with pleasant atmosphere.

The outside looks rather nice for what is a typical pizza joint, and honestly I expected not much more than a slice of good fast casual pizza... but the real magic happens in the private room in the back, where Chef Paola does her real magic-- a full on, 3 hour, multi-course Italian dinner. If you have any dietary limitations, supply her with the list beforehand and she can work around them. And the rest, she can put together some delicious meals. From the artichoke hearts to the gnocchi to the whole branzio, almost everything is superb. The only real weak spots, strangely, are the pizza (which is merely okay) and the desserts. We had plates with 4 little items-- a chocolate-covered strawberry (forgettable) and three pastry/cake things, two were not pretty but were tasty, the last was pretty meh. Given this is downtown Wayne of all places, finding a quality Italian chef of this caliber was a pleasant and unexpected surprise. read more

This was my go to pizza place in the wayne area. Went today after not being there for many months and was disappointed. I ordered small pizza with 2 toppings and cheesesteak. Not only was it very expensive but bread was not fresh on the cheesesteak. The pizza was good but not great as it was in the past. Lately I've been going to malvern area for pizza and sandwiches which is more reasonable and just plain better. Think I'll continue doing that. read more

We were in King of Prussia visiting family and wanted takeout one night. I was craving a cheese steak and the rest of the family wanted pizza, salads and pasta. Found Paola's online and it was excellent. I picked up and was impressed, the restaurant is spotlessly clean and the staff was very friendly. Parking was a bit of a challenge on a Saturday night but I found a spot around the corner. My pizza steak with fried onions and pepperoni was tremendous, especially the marinara sauce. I grew up in Philly and it measures up to my hometown favorites. My wife loved her eggplant parm, and the kids got pizza and salad. We will definitely be back next time we visit. read more

Price and quality of food have married in this space. This is some of the best food I've ever had. It took me a little bit to get used to how they do things around there, but it's quick to pick up on. You can order at the counter or grab a seat. I suggest just ordering at the counter when you're ready. This place is very popular and they keep up with the demand. I've been here twice and every time I start with the garlic bread. It's so good and I could eat all of it as my entire meal. You can't miss out on the pizza though! I've had the buffalo chicken and margarita pizza. Both were full flavored and cooked perfectly. Grab a tiramisu if you have room! I brought a bottle of wine once and they provided glasses. It's always a nice time hanging at Paolo's! Most important above all: this is a family owned business. Paola is so warm and kind. Everyone should support this business. Wonderful vibes. read more

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Where do I start....I met the owners of this restaurant years ago when they were known as Bravo. The food, service and atmosphere were appealing. Over the years we had many on site meals and also takeout. When I thought things couldn't get better....they got better! Paola's! It's all in the name. The owners Paola and Michael and so kind, understanding and helpful even during a huge dinner rush. I don't know how they do it :) I'm Italian and enjoyed homemade Italian food my entire life. Paola's brings me back to that amazing food and at a great price for our entire family. Please, don't change anything!! read more

Generous serving size and good flavor throughout my order (pizza and wings). Flavorful but not mind-blowing. I will go back-authentic feel and aroma to this place. read more

Meant to take a picture but ate the deliciousness too fast! this place was so delicious, and the people were very nice. I had a slice of pepperoni pizza for around $3.40, and am feeing wonderfully full. It was big, warm, and wonderfully seasoned, with a combination of textures that were pleasing to the palate--I am quite the happy costumer and will definitely be going back! I also tried their garlic knots...absolute heaven! I've been disappointed recently with other places either having garlic knots that were so tough, like biting through leather, or serving them cold with no discernible garlic whatsoever...Paola's garlic knots were warm, practically melted in my mouth, and had pieces of real and fresh garlic on top to enjoy!! I also loved the locally owned/ family business aspect, and the fact that this is maybe the cheapest lunch to be found in this area of Wayne! read more

Very fresh, very good food. Seems very popular for take out, they are always busy. Love their salads.

Great food and service. Homemade italian dishes and pizzas. Highly recommend. Nice owner too

What a surprise this place was. Looks like your run of the mill pizza place but it's so much more. Everything is fresh, the pasta is homemade. I've never had a bad dish here. The service is super friendly and you can tell they take great pride in their food and establishment. If you're looking for a low-key and delicious lunch or dinner, you can't go wrong here. read more

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What a wonderful little gem... My wife and I were looking for a new place to grab some takeout and this fit the bill perfectly. Food is spectacular! I personally am a big fan of their cheesesteaks read more

Very good family operated pizza restaurant. Tasty Homemade Italian dishes. It was like eating at your Grandma's house. Family photos on the walls. I had a slice of Sicilian pizza for appetizer , which was very good and Chicken cutlet with tortellini in a pink sauce That was excellent. Wife had pasta with Bolognese Sauce that she liked alot. Homemade desserts were On the money too. read more

Delicious homemade food served with a smile. Everyday there are new dishes to choose from. I've never had a bad meal there. Wonderful place!

Overall good food and great service at a fair price. I remember when Paola's opened as Bravo in 1997. But, it was Paola who owned and ran the franchise, excellently, I might add. Thankfully, after 15 years she was able to buy the restaurant for herself and put her name on it. It continues to be a staple in downtown Wayne. I go there about every two months these days. However, my family members are there about once a week. The service is great. Most of the same people have worked there since the day it opened, like Alfredo, Paola, Michele and Pino. Paola's niece also works there. They are friendly and take good care of you, which I know because I have known most of them for nearly 20 years. They clearly want to be sure you are satisfied every time you are there. In my opinion, the pizza is pretty average. It's basically New York style, Napolitan pizza. There's nothing particularly wrong with it, but there's also nothing that really stands out. I may prefer the white pizza to the regular. They have slices and whole pies. But, it is not my top pizza choice in Wayne. Their fresh daily items, which often include various pastas, various salads, and various other fresh-made Italian items like eggplant rollatini and chicken piccatta are all quite good. All of the entrées are also good-sized portions. I often get tortellini. The cheesesteaks are good too. They do not have a fryer, so there are no fries or other fried items. Reasonable prices. This is where I proudly gave Capitan Adorable his first ever tastes of cheesesteak. There is a large, pretty, private room in the back. Parking can be rather difficult, as with anywhere in Wayne. Paola's is a great neighborhood pizza shop/Italian restaurant. read more

(3.5) ~ good overall food & service. Note: They are closed on Mondays. MENU: ***Garlic Knots = Next time...they were out:( ** Margherita Pizza = (4) very good * Ricotta Cheesecake = (3) ok read more

I'm always on the hunt for some good pizza, especially in this area, and Paola's pizza can definitely be added to the list of tasty pies. I came here one evening after meeting up with a friend. I was greeted by one of the owners-- she was warm and gave exceptional service even though I had a small order. I ordered a plain slice. The sauce on the pizza was so tasty. I think the service we received made the experience even more enjoyable. Whenever I am in the area again, I will definitely go again. read more

Paola's Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Wayne, Pennsylvania

Oh my gosh, tried yesterday for the first time. We're on a diet trying to lose Covid weight and it was our cheat day. Paola's Penne alla Vodka and chicken parmigana were so perfect for a cheat day. Just the right amount of rich and delicious but not overly so. Perfect! Coming back for the salads. While there, I spotted the farro which is so much more than farro. Looked absolutely gorgeous! And Paola and her chef (Mike?) were so kind and fast with the order! I did takeout since it was a Wed. night and not so close to home. We will be back! Thank you so much for an amazing meal! read more

Paola has been catering for my family's gatherings for years and we have consistently been impressed with all of her dishes. The Kale Salad is a huge family favorite! We also love the chicken piccata, gnocchi and tortellini entrees, and everything else we have tried. Recently, during COVID-19 lockdown, we realized we hadn't had Paola's in a while so we called ahead for pizza. We ordered the Brooklyn pizza and the Margherita Pizza. Both were amazing. We couldn't even wait until we got home to finish it all, so we ended up eating almost all of it in the car because it was so delicious. We knew Paola's food was great, but were not prepared for the best pizza we ever had! Staff is also very friendly. Highly recommend. read more

The pizza was pretty good. My son enjoyed the chicken tenders, and my husband enjoyed the cheesesteak. The fries were very dry though. The low rating is mostly for how poorly covid rules were enforced. There were customers with no masks in the establishment, and there was no social distancing in place. My husband was extremely disappointed and uncomfortable. This was our first time ordering from here and unfortunately will be our last. read more

I got a buffalo chicken cheese steak. They forgot the bleu cheese, but it was an honest mistake. I wish it had the bleu cheese, but maybe next time. Regardless, it was still delicious. The mozzarella sticks were on point and not oily at all which was awesome. My boyfriend got a regular cheesesteak with fried onions, but again the fried onions were MIA. Again, honest mistake and we did order during a busy time. He did enjoy it, but actually liked my buffalo chicken cheese steak way more. 5 stars for sure if the bleu cheese and fried onions weren't missing. read more

Great meal for a reasonable price and in a nice location. Everyone in our group enjoyed the pizza, meatball sub, and mozzarella and tomato salad. Next time we plan to try some of their delicious looking pastas and chicken francese. Parking was easy to find, and it was a nice area to walk around afterwards. read more

We absolutely love Paola's! It's easily our go-to Pizza spot in the area. Paola herself is often at the counter and she and her staff are always very friendly and attentive. Most of their Pizza that we've tried has been excellent, but I'd like to call special attention to the NONNA. This is life changing pie! Square Sicilian pizza, not too thick, not too greasy, great balance of garlicky sauce and cheese, with a perfect amount of heat, giving it a nice little kick. It's a pricey pie, but you get what you pay for. And we always get two full meals out of it (2 people). The tomato pie is also delicious, thicker than the Nonna, and that great signature garlic sauce is the highlight. A few other favorites to mention: the Farro salad. How can something so simple be so delicious? Farro, Mozzarella balls, Tomatoes, and Balsamic Vinaigrette - it's perfection! The Chicken Caprese is also great along with many other of their fresh daily made selections. Also, if you're looking for a sandwich, they make a great Cheesesteak, and Eggplant Parmesan sandwich as well. We always leave happy, and look forward to our next visit. Don't miss it! read more

Great place for easy italian and pizza. Locally owned and operated with friendly service. You can order large party sized pans or individual portions. read more

Very solid thin crust pizza and great prices, especially for Wayne. The Michael's was my favorite - also got the Meat Lovers, which would make a meat lover happy. Would definitely repeat, which is saying something for a pizza place IMO given the fierce competition. Oh plus the people there were super friendly. read more