So we went for a nice dinner. I have wanted to try the whole time I have lived here. So sad it took so long. It was so delicious. I always wondered what the hype was about now I know. The flavor of my dinner was definitely homemade and something very special not your average Italian. Our server was very nice and helpful as we had not been before she did answer questions and have some good advice. We look forward to going back. I also want to try their place Nextdoor. It was a fun experience and the restaurant had cute spots to eat it was all different rooms and fun decor read more

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Paisano's on Broadway occupies a unique--and important--place in Richmond's dining landscape. Credit where it's due: Phil and Karen Gilardi were instrumental in elevating the town beyond pure fast-food dependence. They recognized early that Richmond sits on a corridor of movement--Chicago flowing north toward Lake Geneva, that Midwestern analogue to the Riviera--and made a legitimate attempt to create a stop where people could sit down, slow down, and share a meal. I still remember my first visit, back when Paisano's had maybe five tables. I was seated next to none other than Dan Rostenkowski, then Speaker of the House. That moment captured something about the place: it aspired to be part of a broader, more connected world than Richmond typically experiences. The concept has always been clear--family-style, approachable Italian, positioned as a step above casual dining. And to their credit, they've maintained consistency over the years. That said, the food itself lands squarely in the "acceptable" category. Not offensive, not memorable--reliably mediocre. It satisfies the requirement of a meal without ever quite justifying a detour. Yet here's the reality: within a five-mile radius, Paisano's remains the only place where you can reasonably take someone on a sit-down date without apology. That alone gives it staying power. Paisano's isn't trying to be extraordinary--and it doesn't quite get there. But it filled a vacuum when it arrived, and in many ways, it still does. read more

Skip the tiramisu - it's a dupe and no where near the real deal the ribeye is average at best these items were good: grilled octopus New York strip oysters Rockefeller Service was as good as she could do - but seems like for a party of 17 they should have had more than one server read more

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I must start off this review by telling you we had the best lobster bisques we've ever had here. If we come back for anything it is that! Our friends rave about this restaurant and all though we enjoyed our meal we may not have ordered the right thing so we'll have to go back and give it another shot. The staff was friendly and the location was nice. read more

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Date of visit: May 20, 2025 Our friend has been a fan of Paisano's for many years, so we were really excited to give them a try, and outside of the service, it was a fantastic meal. Host staff was friendly and led us to a nice table up half a level up that had a nice view of much of the restaurant. The menu was large, with many options--but not too many where it was overwhelming. We had lots of time to look at the menu before we were served. Our waitress was all business--the only time she smiled is when she noticed that our friend had bleu cheese in his salad and he had asked for no bleu cheese... Thankfully the food more than made up for the service. My lobster bisque with puff pastry on top was excellent, even if it was a bit light on the lobster. My lasagna was also wonderful, hot and not lacking in cheese--as any good lasagna should be! My side pasta was a bit meh, but that was just a bonus so I wasn't too worried about it. I would definitely come again, just hope not to get seated in Comrade's section! read more

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THE best Italian restaurant in McHenry or Lake County. Their food is to die for. Downtown Chicago can't keep up.

What a charming place. The atmosphere is comfortable and stylish. The food was awesome. I had the spaghetti with meat sauce, others had the Veal Marsala and Veal Parmesan with a wedge salad. The Clam Chowder soup was very tasty. The waitstaff were attentive and friendly. The service was great. I know we will go back again. read more

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Amazing food, highly recommend making a reservation even if you think you're getting there early before they open. This place is popular and definitely worth it! read more

I found myself taking a road trip to god's country and mapped out a journey here, on my way home. I recently saw them highlighted by Mario Turano (the bread guy) and took his advice on getting the delicious chicken parm. I guess they also have it with a ribeye. Comes with potatoes or pasta, I went with the spaghetti and meat sauce. The bread is great and can easily fill you up, be careful. I was stuffed,.. but the sweet hostess brought me some of their house made gelato. I usually don't like salted caramel but it was delicious. Orange sherbet cleansed the palate. Wonderful waitress checking in frequently. Has a great feel on the inside of a northwoods lodge, in a historic building. (1846) They've swallowed up 3 other units next door and have al fresco dining too. I guess there's no set closing time, depending on patrons at the bar. Kitchen typically closes at 9pm. read more

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We made a reservation for 4 people at 7 pm on a Friday. We made the reservation two days before. When we got to the restaurant it was very busy, but we were seated immediately due to our reservation. Our waitress came over right away and got our drink order. Our drinks took a bit to come out due it obviously being a Friday night. The waitress poured a little wine for my friend and I to taste and then poured us each a glass when we liked it. I ordered the filet - medium and I would say it came out medium rare but I didn't want to send it back so I just dealt with it. My husband got lobster bisque which was delicious BUT NOT FOR $17!!!!! That is outrageous to me. It came with a plume of bread on top which was a cool touch. The gnocchi was good with the vodka cream sauce. My friend ordered chicken parm and said it was yummy but she didn't like the pasta that came with it. My other friend ordered fettuccine Alfredo and said it was very good. Our bill was $230 for all four of us. read more

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Paisano's is great! We've been here several times over the course of a decade and have enjoyed it every time. We've had a lot of their menu, most recently got the sausage rotini and it was incredible! The flavors were explosive and it even had a small kick to it which was a nice touch. My grandparents' favorite thing on the menu is the Broadway shrimp. Pro tip: the rigatoni is all homemade. Our servers were awesome and even suggested some fun tweaks to the menu (baked rigatoni with vodka sauce and sausage). They served fresh bread right up front with olive oil and cheese, and again, that was super delicious. The restaurant itself is themed like Italy and it provides an enjoyable ambiance. Everything is kept very clean. Our kids and whole family loved it. Excited to come back again! read more

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Always great! Great macadamia crusted halibut. Also oyster Rockefeller are top notch. I would recommend them for consistently good quality.

I had the Ribeye Parmigiana and it was delicious. My wife had the halibut and it was slightly over cooked. Overall very good.

Went out to dinner last Wednesday with 3 other people and was extremely disappointed especially with the amount of money spent. I ordered chicken marsala with pasta. My chicken tasted good but it was cold. My pasta was also cold and it was watery as if they did not drain the noodles. Another person ordered veal parmesan; the veal was extremely thin, the taste was ok. The veal was served on a bed of noodles ​and they too were not drained and were also watery. The plate looked very unappealing and very little was eaten. Will not be back! read more

Paisano's is always great. Fun local crowd and very good food. I be eaten here at least a dozen times in the last year or so. My "go to" is their bone in filet with the spinach and crispy onions. I always get if medium rare with blue cheese crust. Hands down best bone in filet I've ever had including the big Chicago steak houses. Their grilled octopus app is fantastic but this Saturday we had the mussels instead and they were incredible. Also tried the smoked salmon bruschetta. Lilly was our server. She is terrific and always on top of whatever you need. Everyone who works here is in a good mood! It's a family business and the energy is fun. Thanks for another great experience. read more

We feel totally in the minority but... Pros: -The restaurant is very charming and they sat us right away with our reservations. -Bread was delicious- served nice and warm. -My Pasta with Broccoli was very good , although the pasta was definitely not Al dente- very mushy, but tasty. -our cocktails came quickly Cons: -After reading about the Lobster Bisque we felt we had to try it. Presentation was pretty cool with the pastry on top. But we are not sure why they call it lobster bisque. Maybe 2 tiny distinguishable pieces of lobster to enjoy. Maybe our expectations were too high but for $17 it was very disappointing. -The veal parmigiana with meat sauce was unlike any we've had at any other Italian restaurant. Usually veal is so tender you can cut it with a fork. This veal was tough and chewy- almost like a pork chop. We are just surprised there are so many great reviews. I wish we'd had the same experience they had. read more

Second year in a row that we've been here for my husband's birthday. This year we had a group of 5. Our server Ashley and the bussers were very attentive and great ! The food was amazing. For a drink I recommend the caramel green apple it was delicious!! read more

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Wonderful place! Great food, great service and charming ambiance. This is our go to place to celebrate any occasion!

My wife and I went out to Paisano's to celebrate our 60'th wedding anniversary. Called ahead for reservations and when we got there they said our table wasn't ready. Finally after at least 10 minutes of waiting they led us to a table in a room with a group celebrating a big birthday. We could hardly hear each other or the waiter and it was a bad way to celebrate anything. In all my years I have never had this happen. Kids running around, noise, noise. Horrible evening!! read more

I understand that there are not a lot of great restaurants in that area but Paisono's gets a lot of good reviews they dont deserve. The Rigatoni bolognese was soupy and bland. The gnocchi was the same. All the food was so mediocre. We split a Caesar salad that was lame for $12. Really overrated. read more

Unbelievable. My husband, daughter can in out of town. My husband and I were both served undercooked/raw chicken. To top it off I'm pregnant. No manger came by. They comped my husbands meal and still charged me for my pasta which had the raw chicken but didn't charge me for the chicken. Fucking joke. I'll be reaching out to the health department tomorrow. read more

1st visit to Paisano's on Broadway. Was not disappointed. I made reservations on a Saturday night. My wife and I were seated immediately. Nice large restaurant spread out in three rooms. Our waitress took our drink orders shortly after we sat down in our booth. We had the pasta fritta appetizer with my wife picking the Steak Siciliano and I the Prime Rib for our main course. The prime rib was cooked perfectly and pratically melted in your mouth. My wife said her meal was delicious. We had an excellent bottle of Italian Red blend wine along with our dinner. The tiramusu and 7 layer chocolate cake were the perfect finish to the night. We will definitely be back again soon! read more

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The Ambiance is amazing. Service was wonderful- Emily was our server - the food was Fabulous!!! Had Aranici and calamari appetizers. Get the calamari w the Paisano sauce in the side. The entrees were amazing. Cannot say enough good things. read more

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The food was excellent, and the restaurant itself is very cozy. Unfortunately, our experience was negatively impacted by the service we received from our waitress, which was unprofessional and discourteous. When my husband asked about the daily specials, she replied that everything was sold out, including the mashed potatoes, without actually answering what the specials were. When we requested additional bread for our table of four, she brought a single loaf, placed it on the table, and walked away without a word. Throughout the meal, every question we asked was met with a snippy and dismissive attitude. Based on the level of service provided, I left a tip that I felt was appropriate. However, the waitress returned to our table--twice--to ask for more money. This behavior was extremely unprofessional and unethical. Tips are discretionary and based on service quality; it is never appropriate to confront or pressure a guest for additional gratuity, especially after providing poor service. We dine at this restaurant two to three times a month and have never experienced anything like this before. Sadly, due to this incident, we will not be returning. read more

One of my favorite places to get dinner! We got the calamari, lobster bisque, chopped salad, gnocchi and everything was soo good and came out so fast. Our server Katie was great and very attentive even though it was very busy. We say outside during a band it was so much fun would definitely recommend for a date night! read more

Great service. Nice atmosphere. Large portions. Food was good but a little greasy. I would go back.

What an amazing dining experience! Food and service was amazing! Looking forward to another visit when we visit our Son again!

I don't know where you live, but this is a sign that you NEED to get your butt to Richmond, IL and walk straight into Paisano's. Technically there's two... Paisano's on Broadway and Paisano's Seaside and while I have yet to dine at the latter, I'll vouch for them as well on the mere fact that POB is that fantastic! Sometimes I drive by and they're incredibly packed, but every time I've been we've been seated immediately with only a comfortable buzz of conversation in the air. The restaurant is divided into multiple sections though so I would imagine the sound wouldn't be terrible even on those super busy days. It's a steakhouse, but I've never made it past the soups and pasta because I'm addicted to carbs. The lobster bisque is at the top of my list and it should be on yours too! Chunks of lobster in a creamy base, topped with a flaky biscuit that sound be enjoyed slowly but is always devoured immediately. If you like spicy, the Shrimp and Scallops Diablo will be right up your alley. The first thing I ever ate there was the Gnocchi Vodka Sauce (because carbs) and it has remained in my Top 3 Gnocchi dishes ever since. The usual suspects are there too like Shrimp Scampi and Fettuccine Alfredo which are *chef's kiss* perfection! And they start the meal right with complimentary bread and olive oil which I always mix with a little grated Parmesan cheese. I salivate over the food so much that I can't comment on the drink situation more than saying the drink menu is extensive enough to compliment anything you order. There is also a bar so cocktail options are limitless. The inside feels casually classy. An oxymoron maybe, but once you go you'll understand. For lunch I never feel like I need to be dressed up, but dinner I always try to look a little sharper, although jeans are still totally okay and I don't think they'd say anything even if you weren't dressed to impress (but it's not a suit and tie type of place). The outside has this fun vibe that makes it look as though it's multiple smaller shops and on the very end you'll find Paisano's Seaside. This is a favorite to take guests to because it's delicious eats at a reasonable price (for the quality... which is top notch). And I love it for a casual lunch. They do take reservations for dinner so I'd recommend going that route if you're craving Paisano's at night. read more

Paisano's on Broadway - The lobster bisque - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

This is the best Italian restaurant we know of. We've been there many times andalways had a wonderful experience. Bartenders and waitstaff are topnotch. read more

Love driving to Richmond Illinois for this Italian restaurant. We sat on the patio which is so quaint and pretty. The hot bread is really good start. I ordered their pork chop special. It was done perfectly and came with a side. My husband ordered pasta primavera which He loved. Definitely would recommend this restaurant. They also own a seafood restaurant on same block. read more

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This is a great spot for Italian food and steaks. We ordered a fillet and baked potato that was a nice size portion, perfectly cooked and delicious. The other dish was the lasagna. This was freshly made, nice portion and also delightful. Good sized portion as well. Service was fast, professional and very kind. Owner even took the time to introduce himself. Ambiance was great. Beautiful restaurant and unique design. Dinner with drinks and dessert for 2 was just under $100. Great value. Highly recommend read more

Had an unfortunate experience last week. Paisano's has been my fav restaurant for along time. I ALWAYS order the same thing !! A great server there once told me EXACTLY how to order it, "Caesar salad add 2 sides of fried shrimp" ...and i've never had an issue. My server Oteda Z was rude from the jump. Even my bf noticed who is the nicest guy ever!! He never says ANYTHING & he almost told her he hopes she has a better night.. I order my salad exactly the same way & she tried to offer pasta, so I elaborated, explaining I always get the same thing, etc etc... SHE CHARGED ME FOR A DINNER AND A CEASAR SALAD!!! $31 to add shrimp to my salad!!! So my Ceasar Salad w/ Shrimp was $42 More than my bf's bday pork chop dinner ! Plus she didn't offer us cracked pepper.. while offering it to every other table. I've worked in the sevice industry so I am usually extra understanding but she was literally the worst server we have ever had! I'll still go back but if she's ever out server again I will just sit at the bar Attaching picture of receipt!! REMINDER I had a ceasar salad add shrimp but was charged for a shrimp dinner AND a ceasar salad . I would have tipped her more than the difference !! It's the point of her attitude & over charging . read more

Paisano's on Broadway - My bill - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

Great little local restaurant Unbelievable filet mignon steak. Garlic mashed potato. Good service reasonably priced.

Heard about this place too many times through recommendations. Finally got to stop in and visit. I loved it. The food was delicious, seriously so flavorful. The interior decoration and paintings were so pretty. I would love to eat outside in the patio area on a warm night. Drinks were good, service was good and quick. I can't wait to go back and try more! read more

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The perfect meal! The crab and lobster manicotti special tonight just may have been the finest dish I have ever eaten, and I'm a Culinary Arts teacher! Please, please offer this again because we WILL ask for it every time we make reservations in the future. Exceptionally attentive service from Matt and others who were friendly and swift to attend to our table. read more

Paisano's on Broadway - Ribeye well seasoned - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

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Tried to get a table for 2 on a Saturday night and wound up waiting a little over an hour to be seated. (There's a great wine/martini bar across the street if this happens) We had the fried calamari, veal Parmesan, and an Alfredo dish, all of which were very good. They also have non-pasta dishes on the menu if you aren't in the pasta mood. The food is great and was more than enough for dinner plus leftovers. read more

First time here after several friends recommended it to us. Very quaint little Italian village/ homes look on the inside. Lots of flowers decorating the walls, ceiling edges and banisters. Several "rooms" made for a semi-private dinner. Each "room" had about four tables. Makes you feel more special and secluded and yet not hidden. Constant traffic of employees filling eater, clearing tables, asking if we needed anything, and stopping by to talk. It was a very pleasant experience. Met the owner, Phil. He came around talking to each of the tables. Very personable and kind. Kaitlyn, our awesome waitress, took great care of us tonight. She made excellent suggestions and talked with us through out the night. We split an appetizer: Club Salad (enough for two is correct). Each of four bowls was filled with tiny chopped vegetables, meat, and cheese. Delicious! Hubby ordered the Veal Parmesan with a side of pasta and meat sauce. I ordered the Eggplant Rollup with a side of potato medallions in garlic butter. The potatoes were crunchy and delicious! Dessert because it's the day before Valentines Day and a few days after my birthday: Tiramisu. I'm not a fan of huge dollops of whipped cream so I didn't eat the top layer. The rest was moist layers of perfect tiramisu flavors. Loved every bite! read more

Paisano's on Broadway - View from our table. - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

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How have I not come here before?! We ended up coming here for a special occasion and a group of 8 and made reservations well in advance. The restaurant is in a quaint town just on the edge of the border and looking very charming on the outside. We were greeted and brought to our table in the back by very friendly staff. It was pretty busy for a dinner crowd on a Saturday night. As for the food, we ordered quite a few appetizers. The bruschetta was generous with plenty of tomato topping. The lobster bisque? ORDER IT! The oysters? Yeah, we kept them coming! For our table dinners, there was plenty to go around. The daily special included walleye which of course grabbed my eye as one of the best freshwater fish to eat. It was much bigger than I expected! Other meals at our table included Chicken Tortellachi Alfredo - amazingly flavorful, Shrimp Scampi, Chopped Salad, and Spaghetti and Meatballs. Everything came quickly and hot. We shared around the table because everything looked and tasted so good. There's plenty of choices on this menu and done unexpected specials. The food was great! The restaurant was clean and definitely Italian. The service was amazing. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Love this place! It's our go to when company comes in. Higher priced for the area and no real small plates but over all great

I went with a nice sized group and was able to try quite a bit of the menu. We started off with the calamari fritti and the burrata. Hands down, that was some of the best calamari I've ever had and it was so lightly fried and the perfect amount of tender. The burrata with the tomatoes and arugula was also tasty. For main, I had the pork chop siciliano with the garlic mashed potatoes. In my opinion, the serving size was definitely over the top. Another person in my party who ordered the same thing, regretted he and I didn't share (I did too) because there was so much left over. The pork chops themselves were pretty good. At some points, the batter seemed like too much. For dessert I ordered the salted caramel gelato and sampled the limoncello cake. The gelato was absolutely out of this world delicious -- the perfect amount of sweet and creamy. The limoncello cake was good, but nothing to write home about. For service, our main waitress seemed like she had too much to do, so she didn't quite follow through on our basic requests such as drinks, silverware, etc. The guy refilling waters and clearing our dishes was on top of it, however. The atmosphere was nice overall. It made me feel just the right amount of fancy. I'll definitely be visiting next time I'm in the area. read more

Paisano's on Broadway - Calamari fritti - Italian Near Me - Richmond, Illinois

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