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Paola's Pizzeria

4.5 (189 reviews)
InexpensivePizza, Italian
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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PAOLA'S PIZZERIA ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Chicken Parmigiana w/ Pasta (loaded with cheese)
Michael D.

Cheese pizza was very good. Margharetta was ok, not as good as true m"ny pizza. Chicken parm was loaded with too much mozzarella for my liking Penne vodka was lacking in flavor, and sauce was too thin. Overall pizza good, pasta average

American pizza
Lana S.

My coworkers and I came here for a late lunch! Parking is meter parking only in front of the restaurant or the side streets. The place is a casual pizza shop where you can get a slice to go or order food and sit at the tables in the back of the restaurant. We all ordered a pizza (my one friend go the chicken caprese) and picked out a table to sit down and wait. The staff is super friendly and brought our food out to us. I got the American pizza with pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms. The veggies were very fresh and the crust was thin with not much crust (which I like! More pizza, less crust). It was absolutely delicious :) My one coworker is GF and she got the GF pizza. She said it was super good for a GF pizza and ate her whole pizza. I think everyone enjoyed their pizzas and the atmosphere (cozy pizza shop that has Italian music playing softly in the background). I got a tiramisu to go as well and that was also really good. Can't wait to come back and try other pizzas :)

Chicken parm dinner.  Cutlets were big and held up to that sauce and cheese so well!
Amanda L.

Folks, this is the spot. After moving to Berwyn a couple of months ago, I've been looking for a solid pizza/pasta place close by and I am so happy I found it. First of all, the ambiance of this place is so warm and charming. You can tell this place was built with love for their family and what they do. They are decorated ABSOLUTELY beautiful for Christmas outside but even inside was nice and spacious with a very large counter with an array of pizzas, pastas, and salads ready to order. I walked in to place a to go order was greeted with a warm smile by a woman who I want to assume is one of the owners. I ordered a 12 inch plain and chicken parm dinner to go. I saw a big platter of homemade chicken cutlets which was already a good sign. Can't tell you how many pizza/pasta spots use chicken fingers that are frozen which I despise, but with the name Paola's I never had a doubt I'd be disappointed. I went at about 4:15 on a Thursday and waited about ten minutes which was great for a walk in order. The pizza was SO good. The crust is so thin which I love, and the cheese to sauce ratio was perfect. I think because it is so thin, the crust MAYBE could have been done a little more, but that is my personal preference and not so much a critique. The chicken parm did NOT disappoint. I cannot tell you how many chicken parm dinners I've ordered where no the chicken is chewy and rubbery, but not here! The cutlet was pounded so thin and still stood up to all the sauce and cheese so well. Every bite I took I couldn't believe how well they nailed this cutlet. Any Italian knows what I mean. I've been thinking about this place since I left and I fully intend to go back asap. Def want to try their homemade gnocchi and ravs next!

Paola 's Favorite Pizza
Tiffany T.

We stopped by after a movie on Saturday for our first visit and had a solid experience. It's not a pizza shop I would go out of your way for, but absolutely one I would recommend to frequent if you are in the area. I loved reading the "About us" online about Paola and her family's story. When we first arrived, we were greeted by smiles from everyone behind the register and manning the oven. We opted to try the tortellini and Paola's pizza and a side of green salad, brought our total to $50 and had enough leftovers for a second meal between two people. The tortellini was okay overall. For the price point, I think it's more than fair given the portion, but the pasta was slightly overcooked and the flavor was a little bland for my taste. The pizza was solid. On first glance, the dough doesn't look like much - but it's a solid dough and we loved the pairing of flavors between the gorgonzola, fresh tomato and arugula. Service is interesting! It seems to be half self serve, order at the counter but wait service thereafter. There is wait staff to bring you food, drinks, and the bill. I would definitely consider Paola's the next time I'm in this neighborhood

Christine C.

I came here for dinner with my husband after going to the King of Prussia mall. We had a caprese salad and mozzarella sticks, followed by two 12-inch pizzas. Everything was delicious. The pizza dough was light and flavorful; the ingredients tasted fresh. I am particular about my tomatoes when it comes to caprese salad, and the tomatoes here were juicy and again, flavorful. The service was warm, and the "family spirit" of the restaurant was obvious. The owners / workers there clearly take pride in what they do. Overall, we would return for the good food, warm atmosphere; and reasonable price point. As a bonus, downtown Wayne is very charming!

Cheesesteak
Karen T.

We came for dinner and tried a variety of items. I'll start with the best to worst. We had the penne alla vodka, which came in a great cream sauce. We had a friend from out of town visiting so we also ordered the cheesesteak. It came on a nice soft roll and was surprisingly one of the better items we had. Next was the Hawaiian pizza. The pizza was kind of soggy and I was disappointed by this considering it was a pizza shop. The worst item we had was the eggplant rollatini. It was just a bad combination of flavors. I definitely would not get that again. The kids also tried the mini cannolis and seemed to enjoy it. Food overall is either a hit or miss. I'll have to review this again after we've tried more dishes but based on my initial impression, I would stick with the pasta dishes (but not the eggplant rollatini). Paola herself was behind the counter and the service overall here is wonderful. They have a lot of ready made items as well as made to order items. I am not sure how it works exactly. I would have liked to try the tortellini but wanted it warm and didn't want to get it since it was already made. Perhaps they warm it up if you dine in? The shop is located in downtown Wayne, which has street parking available.

Pasta with cheese and marinara
Mitch M.

Great food. So much more than a pizza shop. The food, atmosphere, and service is all absolutely stellar. Everyone on the staff was friendly, good natured, helpful, and had a good sense of humor. I went to lunch with a good sized group (at least 10-15 people). Food orders were called in ahead of time and was promptly served soon after our arrival. The food was all delicious from the accounts of everyone in the group. I had a small tomato pie pizza (not the thick crust normal one). In my mind, I pictured a thicker crust and sauce that was also thicker - but I was wrong. They know there business and delivered an epic thin crust pizza that was absolutely perfect. The crust had just the right amount of crunch, the sauce was bursting with flavor. It all worked. I'll definitely be happy to revisit Paola's anytime I'm in the area. Thanks for a great meal and dining experience!

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Honestly, just go here! The food is just so good and the owner couldn't be sweeter. There were six of us and we all left happy!

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Great place! Reminds me of the pizza I used to have back in Brooklyn!! Crispy crust-great sauce-quality mozzarella...

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Probably the best pizza I've had in the Philly Metro area. Non-greasy, fresh, high quality tasting ingredients.

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Incredible family-owned pizzeria with the best salads I've ever had. 15 years later and the food is just as good if not better!

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Best Italian place on the Main Line - highly recommended - great pizza and authentic pasta dishes

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Rosalie - Casoncelli a delicious homemade veal stuffed pasta, served with golden raisin, amaretti  and parmesan.

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4.1(256 reviews)
0.1 mi
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Rosalie has been my go-to for always wonderful, always absolutely delicious, special Italian food…read more I highly recommend it to bring out-of-town guest to this location as well. Order a bunch of things and watch everyone swoon. The food is rustic, but also at the same time can be dainty and super flavorful. I love the atmosphere in this restaurant, and I've always enjoyed every bite I've had, whether it's the Shakshuka or Casoncelli with veal, golden raisin, amaretti, parmesan (my favorite go to) see many pictures. Occasionally, you can find chicken liver pâté on the menu, and I've always enjoyed their fish. The Branzino is spectacular, but don't miss out on the Crudo in the antipasto section. Last time I was there, I tried the focaccia bread with ricotta--don't miss it! The food is New York-worthy, absolutely delicious. A few other standouts over my past experiences have been.- yummy appetizer size pizza, delicious meat, mushroom, gnocchi, handmade, pastas, wonderful simple salads, and the crispy potatoes are delicious as well. I've also tried the Arancini, which is the best I've ever had. OK, I'm officially gushing, but this is how I feel about this restaurant!

We had dinner on Wednesday June 24, 2026. My son and I we're early but there were still a number of…read morediners. The dining room is beautiful and very comfortable. Our server Angela greeted us right away. She introduced herself and asked if we were celebrating. She was very sweet and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We had the arancini (3) which is amazing! and the pesce cruda, yellow tale with lemon, radish snap peas and sesame. We then had Casoncelli a veal stuffed pasta with golden raisins, amaretti and parmigiana as well as Siscillian Meatballs (3) served in escarole broda, crumble pine nuts and parmigiana. We had no room but still got dessert! The pistachio cream cake with cherry jubilee and a beautiful flor de latte ! we also had the espresso ice cream cake with toffee and salted caramel. I can not put into words how delicious and beautiful everything was! it was art on a plate. We wanted to compliment the chef and he came out to thank us!!! What a talented and nice man. Thank you Angela for superb service and making our experience so memorable and to Jesse for the absolutely incredible food and his down to earth spirit! We highly recommend and will come back!!! Hopefully we can have Angela again!

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Disappointing Ambiance Despite Good Food…read more The food was good, but unfortunately, the dining experience was ruined by excessively loud hip-hop music. For night dinners at these prices, I expected a relaxing atmosphere where I could enjoy the meal and conversation. Instead, the music played for staff's entertainment; it was so loud that it became difficult to relax and enjoy the experience. We asked the staff to lower the music, and it was lowered for about 10 minutes then was raised again. This is not creating a comfortable dining atmosphere for customers. The seating arrangement was also far too crowded. Some tables were less than two feet apart, making it very easy to overhear other customers' conversations--and for them to overhear ours. Polite standard rule is 3ft. space between tables rather than trying to fit in as many seats as possible. Having an ass in your face while eating when walking in between tables is gross! The food was good, but the loud music and overcrowded seating significantly took away from the overall experience. Unfortunately, because of the atmosphere, I won't be returning.

Very cute restaurant with great vibes and friendly service, but unfortunately also very slow…read moreservice and mid food. I had read many reviews about how slow the service was so I was somewhat prepared, but it truly is a place you need to dedicate two hours to for a basic meal. Bus boys and our waiter were very apologetic for this, and everyone was very friendly. Drink service was also quick. The food was just ok. We got the special middle neck clams and they were not great quality. I ordered the casarrece which was good but not amazing. Husband got the carbonara which was flavorless and too creamy - sauce was more like an Alfredo honestly, I would come back for a drink and app just for the vibes but wouldn't seek out another meal here.

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4.6(83 reviews)
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I've ordered takeout from here before, but this was my first time dining in, and we had a great…read moreexperience! Located in Bryn Mawr on Conestoga Rd, there is a private lot and street parking available. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. We were greeted by a friendly server before we even stepped inside. The host station is right inside and we were welcomed warmly once again. They offered us our choice of inside/outside seating. Being our first time there we wanted to see the interior. I mentioned this and they gave us a great table upstairs overlooking the restaurant. The store is decorated with a lot of Italian transportation...small cars and Vespas. I loved the high ceilings, and the upper level seating. They also have a huge TV on the wall, and decorated for the 2026 World Cup, despite Italy not qualifying! Our server, Alex, was very personable despite being busy with a large bday gathering and several other tables. He made us feel welcome as he went over the specials and took our orders. I got the chicken Parmesan which is my goto litmus test, while my date got the beet salad with grilled chicken. The food arrived promptly and looked and tasted delicious. My chicken parm was yummy, crispy chicken with melted cheese over delicious spaghetti! The beet salad was also well received. We saw several tables getting some delicious bread and asked for a basket. I thought it may be complimentary however it was 8$ a basket. They make it in house and drizzle it with olive oil. Served with some fresh rosemary and soft butter, it was delicious and well worth the price, just don't fill up on it! We were pressed for time so turned down their house made gelato, however we passed the gelato station on the way out and regretted this decision, it looked amazing! I mentioned to Alex that my entree was delicious but what set the restaurant apart was the service and atmosphere. It was warm, welcoming, and friendly. Some Italian places can be a bit on the cool/formal side so this was a nice change. Stop in and check it out, save some room for that bread and the gelato!

I was interested to try a new place on the Main Line and was drawn in by the 4.6 star reviews on…read moreYelp. Unfortunately, I do not think Exit 13 deserves such a high rating. The service was very good: attentive and friendly. The ambiance is similar to Not Your Average Joe's in Ardmore with the upstairs/balcony seating and downstairs and big screen TV showing sports, but much noisier, especially as the upstairs also was filled with guests. By the time we left at 7:45pm after a 6:45pm reservation, it was loud enough that we had to fairly shout at each other to continue our conversation. The food was okay, except the salad which was excellent, but not worth returning for just the salad. - beet salad - 4.5/5, plentiful small diced red and yellow beets, avocado, arugula, a light dressing and burrato with crushed pistachios. a very solid starter salad and the server kindly split a large order into two small plates for us to share - fried calamari - 3/5, having just eaten at Estia last night which has a very good fried calamari, this one was not breaded as consistently and some of the pieces were a tad on the large side for a reasonable bite and too chewy to be cut with the fork or knife. - penne puttanesca - 3/5, my husband ordered this and while he not a self-proclaimed foodie, for him to say it was just okay means it was really just okay - linguine vongole - 3/5, points for the very plentiful offering of clams, i counted probably 20 generously sized clams (sometimes you get miniscule clams with this dish), but overall the sauce was too salty and there's not much you can do to fix that, and the linguine was a bit overcooked, definitely not even close to al dente We skipped dessert as by that point our ears were starting to ring with the high decibels coming from around us on the balcony and the floor below. It looked like a lot of people were having a good time so maybe it's just not for us.

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