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    Pauli's

    4.3 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Lobster Lobsta Roll (7oz)
    Steven T.

    One of my lobster rolls in the city and it didn't disappoint. Large chunks of sweet buttery lobster all on a nicely toasted roll. This place does it right!

    Steak Pizzaiola sandwich (June 2026)
    Alan G.

    Got a chance to try Pauli's using a food delivery service after seeing them highlighted on a rerun of Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. They prepared our order very quickly and everything was packed well, and the food was outstanding. The lobsta roll included 7 oz of tender lobster just kissed with lemon and mayo and nestled in a grilled roll--delish. It also came with Utz original chips. The creamy clam chowder was an excellent complement too. The steak pizzaiola sandwich was stuffed with shaved tender steak with American cheese and topped with a tangy marinara sauce -- tasty and filling, especially with the sub roll. The Fat Felix was all that it was billed to be, with shaved steak mixed with grilled onions and gooey cheese and chopped bacon--an elevated cheesesteak for sure. Look forward to trying other menu items on my next visit.

    Menu
    Emiko T.

    Last stop before I went home and it was great. Went at 10 am and they serve the entire menu so you don't have to wait till 11. The roll is great, on the more expensive side but worth it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small so I would grab food and enjoy at the park.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Hot Buttered Lobster Roll
    Katherine N.

    I was recommended to go to Pauli's for lobster rolls. I had previously tried a lobster roll out in Westborough, and I was genuinely disappointed. This place redeemed whatever it was I had in Framingham. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is pretty small.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I just ordered at the counter, and the person taking my order was super friendly. Wish I got their name for a shout-out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's not a lot of seating in the establishment; it feels like the place is meant for a very quick meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] FOOD: I got a hot buttered lobster roll and it came with a side of chips. I actually ran into the owner while I was there, and he had explained that their lobster rolls are unique in the sense that they actually toss their lobster meat in a pan with butter. You can really taste it. Buttery lobster heaven. Would definitely come again if I'm back in Boston. I could probably eat ten of those hot buttered lobster rolls in one sitting and have no regrets.

    Classic cold lobster roll
    Johnny L.

    I remember enjoying my lobster roll a lot more a few years ago when I last had it here. This time around, something about the lobster (temperature, texture) seemed like it really was just taken out of the fridge and put on a bun (which was nicely toasted at least). I'm a little wary about coming back for a lobster roll again, but would be willing to try something else! Otherwise, service was quick and it wasn't too crowded inside.

    My daughter loving the lobstah roll!
    Chris A.

    Lobstah Roll!!!! That's what my buddy said when we were looking for lunch, 30 minutes after eating cannolis at Modern Bakery, right down the road. He said "You gotta try Pauli's" I looked it up and it's right around the corner. I had the Clam Chowder and my daughter had the Lobstah Roll! Wow! When you walk in you're greeted and if you aren't from a city it might come off as gruff but these people in here are very attentive and friendly...in a Boston type of way! As great as the service is, the food is out of this world. $32 for a Lobstah Roll and worth it! If you are in town and want a great small, family owned spot, this is definitely worth a stop! Thank you again to all of the employees there for being g so kind to us Southerners! We will be back!

    Lobsta Roll (7oz)
    Brant D.

    So it's a little off the beaten path sort of tricky to get to and find, but well worth it! Lobster was good I would say 3 outta 5 but the claim chowder.. that's where it's at ! Full of claims not potatoes and was soo good! Picked the perfect cool rainy day too.. it's a soup kinda day! I think the lobster would have been better with butter or aioli something to go along with it .. just meat and a bun.. but it was good not bad by any means..

    Vanessa D.

    their sandwich had vodka sauce on it which added a lot of flavor and the chowder was nice and full of clams! [[HIGHLIGHT]]it gets busy inside but there is some seating[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Thuy Dan T.

    First meal in Boston and we were looking for lobster rolls that were open at 9AM and Pauli's was it! A short drive from the airport through a small street but that early in the morning, we got parking right away. I found this spot on Yelp but when we arrived, I see that it was also featured on Guy Fieri's Diners, Dive-ins and Dives at one point. There's photos of the owners with famous folks along the walls. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside is more of a take-out setting bu there is some seating within with small tables and bar seating along the front window.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food took about 10-15 minutes to come out and you pick your chips at the counter. We ordered the hot and cold lobster rolls and clam chowder. Our first rolls of the drip and these were good! The prices were a little steep, but in our New England journey, all the lobster rolls were around this price around $30. Lobster rolls are filled with 7oz of lobster on a grilled New England style hot dog roll. We got one cold and one hot version. The lobster was good, and had some bouncy meat portions. Cold was tossed in some mayo/lemon combo and the meat felt more dense (likely because cold). The bread itself was a fine vessel but you had to eat it relatively fast, could be more grilled in my opinion. Clam chowder was a medium thickness, and some clam pieces in there. Overall, I'm happy we picked this spot as our Boston lobster roll. Definitely a solid start to the copious amount of lobster we tried on this trip!

    lobster roll and clam chowder
    Sam Q.

    Super generous portions of lobster! The chowder also came out piping hot and was super creamy. But maybe the best thing is that they open at 8am!

    Interior
    Mai T.

    We were greeted upon arrival, which is always great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating is limited to some counters, probably about 5-6 people max.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was enough space under the counter to store our luggage because we were traveling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered the lobster roll and the England Clam Chowder. The lobster roll was good but I wouldn't say it's worth it's price. It came out much smaller than I thought, but that's my fault. I was hoping there was some more garnish or cheese or something added to the roll and lobster was a bit dry imo. Nonetheless, it was good, don't get me wrong, just not what I thought it would be.Clam chowder was delish!! I would definitely order the clam chowder again! I would come back to try their other options if I'm ever in Boston again

    Hot lobster roll to go.
    Maria B.

    We picked up sandwiches to go, and they were both good. I had the hot buttered lobster roll (around $24 or $29), which was packed with big lobster pieces. My husband had a turkey sandwich that he liked. The service was friendly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is quite small, so you may want your meal to go if you don't get there before it's too crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Kristen M.

    Absolutely phenomenal. This place is fire. The staff are super super friendly and cool. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is of course tiny I mean it's the north end what do you expect.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We parked illegally outside luckily made it out without a ticket lol. Anyways we got the Vito and the Killer bee. As much as I wanted a hot buttered lobster roll the guy at the counter was raving about the chicken cutlet subs and he DELIVERED. These subs were a great price (for boston) and packed with flavor. The braided roll was incredibly fresh and really pulled it all together for me. I don't have a single negative thing to say here people honestly. If you are in the area and you want an incredibly sandwich that will blow your taste buds off then check out Pauli's. I'll be back for the buttered lobster soon lol.

    Lobster roll - more shreds vs chucks of lobster

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