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Reviewed May 13, 2020 via mobile

With everything be anything but normal right now it was wonderful to have a romantic, special dinner. Because of COVID only takeout is available but Paisanos prepared, packing everything perfectly. Everything arrived home hot & fresh. Will order takeout anytime. Thanks so much for making...a difficult time easier.More

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed February 5, 2020 via mobile

Had a very good dining experience at this local Italian Restaurant: very good food with reasonable prices. They also offer a niece selections of wine and pizzas also. The fattoria salad, meatball appetizers, pastas, and pizzas were great. I Will plan on dining here whenever...I’m in this area.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed January 25, 2020

When my wife and I moved to Pacifica in February of 2015, it was days before we could unpack our kitchen and begin cooking for ourselves. I walked over to Manor Plaza for take-out and found a little gem, Paisanos. We ate there for the...next couple of nights, and it's been one of our go-to restaurants for the last five years. We love Paisanos. The food has always been fresh and delicious, and we've always had great service. They used to have specials not listed on the menu, with osso bucco, being my favorite, but you have to ask your server. On occasion, the restaurant gets very busy, and I can understand the complaints about the service. Then there are nights when I've ordered the Bistecca Delmonico and was disappointed. However, every restaurant has its "off" nights when things don't go perfectly, but Paisanos has been more consistent with great food, service and more than reasonable prices than the occasional "off" night." And, if you go on a night when the owner, Vinny, is there, you're in for a treat. He's a fabulous guy who makes you feel special, like you're an old family friend. I'm sorry for the people who've had bad experiences, but ours have been nothing but great.More

Date of visit: January 2020
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Reviewed September 13, 2019 via mobile

Have eaten here a number of times and the food has always been good. Tonight the service was poor - the two women serving as waitstaff were spread thin - but was willing to give it a pass as we were not in any hurry...and like the environment. However the chicken parmigiana was inedible because the meat was so tough it could not be cut. In contrast my eggplant parmigiana was delicious and exactly what I expected. Regrettably we were not comped for the meal my husband could not consume. This is the last time we will go to our neighborhood place as too many other options are available in the area. Really bummed our date night out ended in such a low note.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed July 28, 2019

Hey if you are in Pacifica near manor, and craving pastas or pizza, do your self a favor and go here. The owner Vinnie, is old school cool. He knows how to make you and your guest feel like VIPs.

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed June 28, 2019

Went there. Food is not fresh and serevice was horrible. The place is a narrow closet, cluttered with junk and tables. There is berely room to go to the bathroom. Go to Vivia Italiano acroos the street. It's way better!!!

Date of visit: June 2019
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Reviewed May 16, 2019 via mobile

We are visiting from Ohio and decided to give Paisano's a try. I had chicken and mushrooms alfredo and it was delicious. The rest of the group had pizza which they really enjoyed.

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed February 15, 2019

The owners entire friendly family work here, and take care of business! Ate here Valentine's Day 2019. It was of course super busy, but once the first wave of customers left we were seated quickly. Owner stopped by to chat, as well as his wife....I had a linguine prawn dish that was awesome as it didn't have the usual cheesy sauce, rather more of a broth type sauce and plenty of prawns. Especially nice that they were deveined and detailed, so all you had to do was eat them. Price was lower than I expected for such a nice meal. I'll go out of my way to eat here again!More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed December 21, 2018

In Pacifica at new brewery and saw this Italian restaurant nearby. There were many customers and it looked warm and inviting. We went in and in line was a friend from Pacifica who is a regular! We shared a table and dinner and really enjoyed...our meal. The wine she selected was very tasty and each of us had a different meal that we enjoyed very much. The vibe is very friendly and familial. We did wait for our food; however, we filled the time with wine and conversation:)More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed December 17, 2018

This is a such a nice little restaurant! The atmosphere is great, really nice and cozy. Food was delicious. I got the tortellini and my boyfriend got the chicken marsala - both were delicious! We also tried the pizza which was tasty as well. Not...cheap but the prices were reasonable. Would recommend!More

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed November 12, 2018 via mobile

After spending a week on the West Coast taking in more than our fair share of fresh seafood, we were ready for some good old pizza and pasta. Paisanos hit the mark! From appetizers, to salads, to pizza, pasta and desserts...this place doesn't disappoint. Everything...was fresh and authentic. Really enjoyed our meal here. Highly recommend.More

Date of visit: October 2018
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Reviewed August 22, 2018 via mobile

Needed a place for a dinner in Pacifica with friends visiting. We like Italian and Pisano had a lot of good reviews. It was an excellent choice. Food was delicious and service good. Price was right. It is a small place and full of locals...the whole time we were there. It’s good to see a small independent supported in a big way.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed August 13, 2018 via mobile

We rolled into this cute Italian restaurant tired and hungry. We were greeted with an attentive staff, and a short wait. Once we were seated we ordered 2 pizzas, and 2 pastas. We got the meat lovers pizza and farmer’s market pizza, both were great...and highly recommend. We also got the carbonara and gnocchi, also good but we preferred the pizza. Definitely worth trying.More

Date of visit: August 2018
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Reviewed July 19, 2018 via mobile

We discovered this small town, local Italian restaurant I Pacifica CA, just down from our RV park. Wonderful food, great wine, knowledgable and friendly wait staff. Absolutely great chef! Went twice in the week we were there.

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed June 5, 2018 via mobile

Very nice pizza, extremely friendly personnel. This place really breathes an Italian atmosphere, nicely decorated. Wish they would serve real Italian gelato too as desert.

Date of visit: May 2018
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PAISANOS TRATTORIA AND PIZZERIA, Pacifica - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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Paisanos Trattoria and Pizzeria is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4