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    Paesanos

    3.7 (888 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Alex W.

    I used to enjoy Paesanos, but my latest order was a huge disappointment. I ordered a cheese pizza with mushrooms, and they charge $1.25 for a single topping, yet the quality was nowhere near worth the price. I've ordered from Paesanos before, so I know what they're capable of. Unfortunately, today's pizza wasn't even close and the biggest issue was that the pizza was undercooked. The cheese barely had any color, the center wasn't baked, and the whole pizza looked rushed. Comparing it to my June 14 order, the difference is obvious. The difference in quality speaks for itself. It's disappointing to spend good money on a pizza that doesn't meet the standard they've set in the past. I hope they can be more consistent going forward.

    Everything even the $5 dollar salad was excellent.
    Lil B.

    Had a fantastic Lunch here. The food was amazing! I love the fried Ravioli and Spaghetti and meatballs. Still drooling. Our server was very nice and the service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice family friendly ambiance, with seating inside and outside for pet owners too.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking can be tricky but if you park a little further away you'll be okay. I like that they have two women's individual bathroom spaces. A separate bar area with tv if you'd like to just pop in and watch a game or just have a meal and drink. Our food came out quick and was very nice because we were starving. Garlic bread is great but I must tell you that the Homemade Cornbread Croutons !!!! Are everything!!!

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    Chris N.

    Stopped for a short break in Davis and went for a bite at Paesano very near the UC Davis campus. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was great and felt super casual but elegant enough for a special occasion[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. For dinner, we had the bruschetta which was beautifully toasted with fresh tomatoes and perfectly seasoned. Also ordered the capellini pomodoro with fried chicken on top, while the pasta was dressed up nicely and light, the chicken was a tad bit dry. Overall, it was a good meal and would definitely return for some other dishes. 4 stars for me.

    Soppressata hot honey pizza
    Samantha C.

    Checked this place out with my friend on a Saturday afternoon, got seated immediately, and the place was pretty empty. What we got: Caesar salad (3/5) -- overall too salty from the cheese, croutons were flavorless Meatball calzone (3/5) -- They put only 2 meatballs in this thing...and the inside dough was quite mushy, making it hard to eat since the meatballs kept slipping out. They should chop up the meatballs to make it easier to cut, handle, and share. Marinara that comes with was average Hot honey soppressata pizza (4/5) -- mostly sweet and spicy, I was looking for more savory notes. Good balance of textures, dough had good chew Not sure if I would return although nice to try

    Ashley C.

    Great Italian restaurant with pasta & pizza options. Not too big of a menu where it's overwhelming. I ordered the mushroom pasta special they had; it was a little too salty for my liking, but was still tasty. Great service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Indoor and outdoor seating available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Sangria pitcher
    Cameron C.

    Wonderful experience! Everything is good, not a single drawback. [[HIGHLIGHT]]love the dark interior[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], waiter was SO nice and funny, and of course the food was great. I loved my bacon carbonara - barely finished it all! I will always get the polenta fries too (way better than the fried ravioli) Sangria pitcher tasted watered down but was a lot for two people lol

    Glass of sangria
    Sandra P.

    Came back and had the rigatoni this time... sooo good. Perfect amount of spice and packed with flavor. Definitely one of those dishes you keep thinking about after. Can't wait to come back again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Still great service and calm ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Fettucine Arrostiti
    Anh T.

    I came here around 5:30PM with a friend on a Friday night, and we got the last empty table before people started waiting in line for a table. By the time we finished dinner, there was more than an hour wait for seating. Service was on the slower side due to the rush, but we still received our food in a timely manner. Combination Pizza: I loved the combo of toppings including their pepperoni and mushroom, and the slices were thin and had a cris and chewy crust. The pizza was flavorful without being too heavy. Calamari Fritti: This appetizer was golden and crispy, and the portion size was decent for the price. I enjoyed the copious amounts of tender squid. Fettuccine Arrostiti: This was my peronal favorite, as it was perfectly cooked pasta coated in a savory and well-seasoned sauce.

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    Bianca G.

    So to start off this is a place where you should do reservation in advance. If no reservation, you're looking at a 30 minute wait at least. Service here for us was pretty good. ( I will add we were a large party of 6.) The waiter apologized for the wait and the waitress made a few good recommendations on food. We tried their meatball for appetizers as well as their fried ravioli and Boca balls. (Not pictured because we devoured them.) The Bocca balls were tasty and the ravioli was super good! But the meatballs were delish!!! I ordered their baked pasta without the bolognese and the pasta was okay I felt it needed meat which was recommended by the waitress but I decided to get it without it. (My fault.) However the other pastas everyone else got were really good! I would probably order a different one next time around. There were 6 of us so we had a pretty big order. However the shocker for all of us was the tab was reasonable, we paid around $130 for all the plates and drinks! We even had to do a double take! But no everything is that reasonably priced here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Of course decor is your typical Italian restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the service for us was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They also have outdoor seating if you have a pup to come out with you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would definitely come to this spot again!

    Polenta Fries
    Sophie F.

    Would definitely recommend! My sister went to UC Davis, and this was a staple whenever we came to visit. I went to a Kings game last week and decided to stop by again. We started with the polenta sticks, which were very yummy and unique. They were super crispy. We also ordered a salad that was fresh and delicious, and the balsamic dressing was especially tasty. I got the vodka pasta and finished the entire thing. It was a little sweet, but super cheesy and yummy. The garlic bread that came with it was crispy and delicious. My mom and sister both got the shrimp scampi, since this is the restaurant that originally made them fall in love with the dish. The vibe of the restaurant is just alright, and the service could be a little nicer, but that does not take away from the great food and great prices. I will definitely be back the next time I am in Davis!

    Bobbi C.

    Great food! Great service (new trainee Sav) Happy hour was a nice surprise. We got Spaghetti Carbonara (yum!), Bocce Balls and Ravioli (happy hour menu). All were good and prices reasonable.

    Bruschetta
    Steven C.

    Favorite pasta spot in the Northern California area. This location is fun. Patio seating made for a great date night with my fiancé (even tho she forgot her ring at home). Love the garlic bread that comes with every pasta dish. It's so damn good. Tried bruschetta and fell in love. Cheesy, oily with carmelized grape tomatoes made for a delicious appetizer. The basil just added to the depth of flavors. My Rigatoni alla Vodka was a dish I would order again and again. Added grilled chicken and it was perfect. I loved my pasta dish and even dug into my ladies baked pasta too. Service here was great even tho it was so close to closing time. Thanks to the staff as a whole for making date night such a success in Davis.

    Fried ravioli-  crispy and delicious. These were devoured in 2.5 seconds.
    Brandy L.

    Revisited this spot just for the vegan pizza they made last time and they brought out a a pizza that was completely different. According to the manager, they don't make it like that anymore. So I cannot recommend this place. If you really want a good vegan pizza unfortunately. I ended up having a $22 spaghetti which I could've made at home. The whole point was to go to that spot to eat the pizza. I was very disappointed. still gave it three stars because the staff is really friendly. Not their fault they can't make the pizza the same way.

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    The spaghetti and meatballs were super solid, portions were appropriate... which makes me happy.

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    We like the staff, outside seating and food. It is our go to place in Davis! Hope you all enjoy it as much as we do!

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