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    Chef Paolino Cafe

    3.7 (133 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Chef Paolino Cafe - Deluxe Cheesesteak with Provolone Cheese - Italian Near Me - Catonsville, Maryland

    CHEF PAOLINO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pepperoni and Veggie Pizza-Yummy
    Theresa H.

    I've heard about this place years ago and have drove past it plenty of times. I finally decided to stop by today because I was in the area and had a taste for Pizza. When I walked in I was greeted by a Gentleman at counter. They have a dining room and carry out. I got carry out, you can get Pizza by the slice which was great because I didn't want a whole Pizza. I ordered a slice of Pepperoni and Veggie they were good and I like the crunchy crust, I also ordered and Italian Sub, it was good but the Sub Roll was a little hard and flaky on top. The lady at the Counter that took my order was friendly and gave me a take Home Menu and let me know their daily specials. Looking at the Menu I will return to try other items.

    Heidi F.

    This place is always better than the last trip so I needed to update my review. I still get the seafood pasta dish and somehow it's just gotten better! Do yourself a favor and upgrade to the Greek salad. Also eat in, it's a nice low key vibe!

    Deluxe Cheesesteak with Provolone Cheese
    Jeff J.

    I've been on a personal cheesesteak tour trying to find the best cheesesteak, and literally this was a 10/10! An affordable combo and it tasted so good! Bread was fresh, meat was tender and felt like actual shaved beef, heavy handed on the cheese, and the flavor was perfect. The service was lovely, I order a Caesar salad too that was divine. Will certainly be going back and telling all my friends and family about it. i might even dine in because the vibe was super chill in there. I want to tell the world but literally I'm so scared that they're going to become the next viral restaurant on local tik tok and the prices will raise and I'm going to have to wait longer to get my food. Literally I just have to enjoy them while I can so I certainly will be back!

    Vodka penne with chicken
    Tiffany B.

    Food smells amazing when you walk in and it has a family feeling. Unfortunately the food was under seasoned and bland. Freshest bite was the garlic knots.

    Eggplant parmigiana sub
    Jason A.

    I think Chef Pasolino Cafe has some of the best Italian food in Catonsville, and definitely the best pizza place. First, their pizza is delicious and their topics are fantastic (seriously, try the Italian sausage on pizza and you'll never get it anywhere else). They have excellent salads with romaine lettuce that is always fresh and the chicken is juicey and cooked fresh! I love their subs. The Veal parm and Eggplant parm subs are my favorite, but others are tasty too. Unlike other Italian fast causal places in Catonsville, this place uses fresh veal parm in their subs and I love that. Their bread is also fresh. Their Alfredo sauce is delicious and cooked to order, and they have the very best garlic knots I've had outside of NYC. Again, overall, this place is fantastic.

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    Great food at great prices, very family and friendly atmosphere. Ample parking. Staff is very cordial and helpful.

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    1 year ago

    Awesome service and food everytime. I love the mista verde salad and garlic knots. Slices are always a hit for my toddler.

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    1 year ago

    Absolutely.Loved the food here, but definitely visit again.Very clean family oriented The food is delicious!

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    Good foods, nice people, family own not a franchise it is a must for all pizza lovers

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    2 years ago

    Great food- super service- right price! Salads are the best! Great for a family night out as there is little waiting for the food.

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    The pizza tasted pretty good. Hardly any flop at all. Maybe char it a little more if definitely eat this again if I was in the area

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    2 years ago

    Pizza was meh. Not enough topping, toppings to of questionable quality, crust ok but no flavor. I've had worse, but it should be much better

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    2 years ago

    Always amazing food and the service is always with a smile. The garlic knots are to die for! You must order.

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    Had the shrimp scampi lunch speial served over spaghetti. Top gun Italian restaurant in the Baltimore metropolitan area.

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    3 years ago

    We love the food at Chef Paolino's. Great portions and excellent service. I would highly recommend if you want some great Italian food.

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    Eataliano Market & Deli

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    4.1(222 reviews)
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    Our favorite. Ugh, I don't even want to leave this review because I don't want them to get even…read morebusier. This was lace is a gem. Worth any wait. Has some of our families favorite options. Love their pizzas. Love their cheesesteak. Penne Vodka. And on and on. Great menu and options and has the classic feel and flavor of an old school Italian restaurant or store. They have seating inside, but we usually get delivery or to-go. They are the best and just writing this review now makes me want to order. Try and see. Tell me if I'm right!!

    Came here for the viral crab roll that has been all over Tik Tok. We arrived around 12:45 in the…read moreafternoon and it was not crowded at first, but by the time we placed our order and waited a minute, it was crowded. Eataliano is located in Columbia near the Phelps Luck Pool. The lot outside the restaurant offers very limited parking, but there is street parking available. Upon entering, we were met with shelves of authentic Italian grocery items. A pleasant lady took our order. She was patient and assisted with selections and answered questions as well. We ordered the crab roll, cheesteak on a seeded roll, and an order of onion rings. The ambiance was of a small, local market with a comfortable, neighborhood feel. There was seating inside, but it was full. Our wait time was 30-40 minutes. As it started to get crowded, we decided to wait outside until our order was ready. While outside, we met Sam, the owner, who was very pleasant, asking where we were from and was it our first time coming. He stated that folks were coming from all around the areas to visit and thanked us for our business and threw in a NY style pizza for us to try! Our wait was a little longer than 40 minutes. We got our order and headed home. NY style pizza: Thin, well baked crust topped with thinly sliced pepperoni and Italian sausage on a layer of tomato sauce topped with dollops of fresh mozzarella and basil. The ingredients were fresh and the pizza had a sweet taste. This was good. Cheesesteak: On a seeded roll with tomatoes, and shaved meat with chopped onions and Cooper sharp cheese. This was really good. The meat was flavorful with the onions and the melty cheese providing the perfect balance. The roll was crusty on the outside and held up to the generous portion of meat on it. This was really good. Crab Roll: What we really came for. Creamy crabmeat filling with cheese and peppers wrapped in a crusty dough topped with Parmesan cheese. The cheese pull was exceptional and the taste: chef's kiss! The crab filling was sweet, delicate, and flavorful with the perfectly cooked dough holding it together. This was really good. Onion rings: onions slices fried a little hard for me. just okay. All in all, except for the onion rings, everything was great. We would definitely be adding Eataliano to our rotation of pizza parlors and of course, for the crabmeat roll as well!

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