What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?

Pasta lovers and birthday groups seeking a vibrant atmosphere would enjoy this 4.4/5 rated restaurant and its $25 combo deal.

What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?

Expect a vibrant, packed atmosphere and exceptional value with the $25 combo deal featuring three pastas and a salad.

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Paesano's specializes in Italian cuisine, featuring handmade pastas like rigatoni alla vodka, Cacio e Pepe, and seafood dishes like Risotto Pescatore.

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout dishes include rigatoni alla vodka, Cacio e Pepe, linguine Alfredo, Stuffed Artichokes, Linguine A La Joey, and Risotto Pescatore.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Customers praise the vibrant atmosphere, $25 pasta combo deal, rigatoni alla vodka, Cacio e Pepe, and personalized birthday touches with singing staff.

How many reviews does this restaurant have?

The provided information for Paesano's does not specify the exact number of reviews the restaurant has received.

What makes this restaurant unique or special?

Paesano's is unique for its $25 "Combo deal" featuring three pastas and salad, plus personalized birthday desserts and a singing staff.

What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?

Popular dishes include the combo deal with three pastas and a salad, rigatoni alla vodka, Cacio e Pepe, and linguine Alfredo.

What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?

Paesano’s features a warm, vibrant, and lively Italian kitchen style that is often packed, with attentive service for birthdays.

Paesano's – Italian

Paesano’s captures the heart of a spirited Italian kitchen, where the air is heavy with the comforting aroma of roasted garlic and the vibrant zing of hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes. Guests settle into a warm, inviting space to savor velvety handmade pastas and crusty, herb-dusted loaves that celebrate the simple beauty of old-world craftsmanship. It is a soulful retreat where every pour of Chianti and every shared plate feels like an invitation into a lively, timeless family tradition.

136 Mulberry Street, NY 10013 +1-212-965-1188 https://www.paesanosofmulberrystreet.com/?utm_source=gbp

Rating: 4.4/5 (3151 reviews)

Cuisine: Italian

Price range: $$

Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its vibrant atmosphere and exceptional value, this spot is a favorite for pasta lovers and special occasions. Diners rave about the "Combo deal"—three pastas and a salad for around $25—with the rigatoni alla vodka, Cacio e Pepe, and linguine Alfredo frequently highlighted as standout dishes. While the restaurant is often packed and lively, guests appreciate the attentive touches for birthdays, including personalized desserts and singing staff, though some note the service can feel rushed during peak times.

Stuffed Artichokes - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Linguine A La Joey - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Risotto Pescatore - $35.95: Clams, mussels, shrimp & calamari.

Appetizers

Anthony's Fried Ravioli - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Cold Antipasto - $17.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Stuffed Mushrooms - $14.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Mussels Marinara - $15.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach
Mozzarella & Tomato - $14.95
Stuffed Artichokes - $15.95
Mozzarella in Carroza - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Mozzarella Sticks - $12.95: Deep fried cheese sticks. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Fried Calamari - $17.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Scungilli Conch Salad - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail - $18.95
Hot Antipasto - $17.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Baked Clams - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Garlic Bread - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Garlic Bread with Cheese - $9.75

Salads

House Salad - $9.75 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Caesar Salad - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Joey's Special Marinated Salad - $12.95: Broccoli, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, fresh mozzarella & tomato. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory

Pasta Dishes

Pasta Primavera - $18.75 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
Fedelini Puttanesca - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Baked Manicotti - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Baked Ziti - $18.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Linguine A La Joey - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Linguine with White Clam Sauce - $18.75
Linguine with Red Clam Sauce - $18.75
Rigatoni A La Vodka - $18.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Lasagna Primavera - $18.75: Vegetarian. Dietary tags: Low-Carb
Gnocchi Bolognese - $18.75
Quattro Formaggi Pasta - $18.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Cheese Ravioli - $18.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Meat Ravioli - $18.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Spaghetti Marinara - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory
Fettuccine Alfredo - $18.75 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Cacio E Pepe - $18.75
Ziti E Broccoli - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Fettuccine Aurora - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Penne Capici - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Spaghetti Filleto De Pomodoro - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
Linguine with Garlic & Oil - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Linguine with Anchovies - $18.75 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
Baked Cannelloni - $18.75 Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Spaghetti Carbonara - $18.75 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Tortellini Bolognese - $18.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Fusilli Amatriciana - $18.75 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
Lasagna Tradizionale - $18.75
Penne Arrabiata - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Gnocchi Pesto - $18.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium

Chicken Dishes

Chicken Parmigiana - $25.95 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Chicken Francaise - $25.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Chicken Cacciatore - $24.95
Chicken Scarpariello - $25.95 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free
Chicken Primavera - $25.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Chicken Piccata - $25.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Chicken Saltimbocca - $26.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Chicken Marsala - $25.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chicken Romana - $25.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chicken Arreganati - $25.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chicken Sorrentino - $25.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Chicken Tetrazzini - $25.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Chicken Rollatini - $25.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free

Veal Dishes

Veal A La Paesano - $27.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Veal Parmigiana - $26.95 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Veal Scalopine Marsala - $27.95 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
Veal Scalopine Francaise - $26.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Veal E Peppers - $25.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb
Veal Anthony - $27.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Veal Scalopine Pizzaiola - $26.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Veal Saltimbocca - $27.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Veal Scalopine Piccata - $26.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Veal Oscar - $27.95: With artichoke hearts & fresh mozzarella cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Carnivore
Veal Sorrentino - $26.95

Seafood Dishes

Sauteed Calamari Over Linguine - $25.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Linguine Pescatore - $35.95: Clams, mussels, shrimp & calamari. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Shrimp Scampi - $28.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Shrimp Parmigiana - $28.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Shrimp Fra Diavolo - $31.95: With clams, mussels over linguini. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Shrimp Francaise - $28.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Broiled Filet of Sole - $27.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Francaise Filet of Sole - $27.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Fish of the Day - $29.95: Prepared any style. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Shrimp Arreganati - $28.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Zuppa Di Mussels - $25.95: Over Linguine Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
Fried Calamari Over Linguine - $25.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Lobster Tail Fra Diavolo - $39.95: Served over linguini. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Lobster Tail Francaise - $39.95: Served over linguini. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free

Vegetables

Opie's Eggplant Parmigiana - $20.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Mushrooms Saute - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Spinach Saute - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
French Fries - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
Broccoli Saute - $10.95 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Fried Zucchini - $10.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Broccoli Rabe Saute - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free

Steaks & Chops

Broiled NY Strip - $33.95 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Steak Pizzaiola - $34.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Steak Primavera - $34.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Veal Chop Milanese - $38.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free
Veal Chop Pizzaiola - $38.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Veal Chop Parmigiana - $41.95