Paolo’s Cucina Italiana

Name: Paolo's Cucina Italiana
Address: 304 Lincoln Ave, Saugus, MA, 01906, USA
Telephone: (781) 371-8053

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(781) 371-8053

It’s True: The Best Italian outside of Boston is in a strip-mall...in Saugus.

As the Northshore’s most surprisingly swank neighborhood gem, Paolo's Cucina Italiana represents the rebirth of Executive Chef/Co-Owner Paul Delios' original location that delighted diners in nearby Charlestown throughout the early 2000s. Our menu features several old fan-favorites, with some of the same staff making and serving them.

Today, Paolo's takes pride in being the best destination restaurant where travelers are welcomed like regulars, and regulars get to feel far from home. (Even our reviews say we’re worth the drive.) Fresh pasta? Check. Creative cocktails? Also check. Super-special specials? Natch. (And did we mention the pizza? Missing that would be tragic.)

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Two Cheers for Paolo's Cucina Italiana

THE 7 BEST RESTAURANTS IN BOSTON’S SUBURBS

Boston Common magazine, March 2024

PAOLO’S IN SAUGUS IS LIKE GOING TO THE NORTH END, BUT WITH FREE PARKING

The Boston Globe, May 2023

Paul Delios

Executive Chef/Co-Owner

For more than 40 years, Chef Paul Delios has prepared Mediterranean dishes for fans who have followed him across Boston and beyond to his award-winning restaurants. This rebirth of his original Paolo’s serves nostalgic recipes and whimsical new riffs that show off just.how.good scratch cooking and an aged pizza crust can be.

Rigo Cartagena

Chef De Cuisine

Partners-in-shine for 20 years, Chef Rigo Cartagena has worked beside Chef Paul Delios since the original Paolo’s days in Charlestown, Mass., at Charlestown’s acclaimed Mezé, and as head baker for all three Boston-area Kane’s Donuts locations. While gifted with flour and sugar, you can thank Chef Cartagena for remembering the ins and outs of what made Paolo’s original Chicken Bana Stana recipe a flipping standout.

Here's what our satisfied customers are saying...

At Paolo's Cucina Italiana, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional fine Italian dining, catering, and private-event experiences to our guests. Word-of-mouth feedback means everything to us, and we'd be pleased as punch if you'd share your thoughts. It's your feedback that helps us improve (and it also helps others make more delicious decisions). Thank you in advance for making time to leave a review of Paolo's Cucina Italiana!

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Paolo's Cucina Italiana

Paolo's is an Italian restaurant and caterer in Saugus, Mass., serving the metro-Boston's north shore. Come eat in our vibey little dining room or book us for your next special event!

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