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    Paola's Pizzeria

    4.5 (188 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, Italian
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    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    PAOLA'S PIZZERIA ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    American pizza
    Lana S.

    My coworkers and I came here for a late lunch! Parking is meter parking only in front of the restaurant or the side streets. The place is a casual pizza shop where you can get a slice to go or order food and sit at the tables in the back of the restaurant. We all ordered a pizza (my one friend go the chicken caprese) and picked out a table to sit down and wait. The staff is super friendly and brought our food out to us. I got the American pizza with pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms. The veggies were very fresh and the crust was thin with not much crust (which I like! More pizza, less crust). It was absolutely delicious :) My one coworker is GF and she got the GF pizza. She said it was super good for a GF pizza and ate her whole pizza. I think everyone enjoyed their pizzas and the atmosphere (cozy pizza shop that has Italian music playing softly in the background). I got a tiramisu to go as well and that was also really good. Can't wait to come back and try other pizzas :)

    Chicken parm dinner.  Cutlets were big and held up to that sauce and cheese so well!
    Amanda L.

    Folks, this is the spot. After moving to Berwyn a couple of months ago, I've been looking for a solid pizza/pasta place close by and I am so happy I found it. First of all, the ambiance of this place is so warm and charming. You can tell this place was built with love for their family and what they do. They are decorated ABSOLUTELY beautiful for Christmas outside but even inside was nice and spacious with a very large counter with an array of pizzas, pastas, and salads ready to order. I walked in to place a to go order was greeted with a warm smile by a woman who I want to assume is one of the owners. I ordered a 12 inch plain and chicken parm dinner to go. I saw a big platter of homemade chicken cutlets which was already a good sign. Can't tell you how many pizza/pasta spots use chicken fingers that are frozen which I despise, but with the name Paola's I never had a doubt I'd be disappointed. I went at about 4:15 on a Thursday and waited about ten minutes which was great for a walk in order. The pizza was SO good. The crust is so thin which I love, and the cheese to sauce ratio was perfect. I think because it is so thin, the crust MAYBE could have been done a little more, but that is my personal preference and not so much a critique. The chicken parm did NOT disappoint. I cannot tell you how many chicken parm dinners I've ordered where no the chicken is chewy and rubbery, but not here! The cutlet was pounded so thin and still stood up to all the sauce and cheese so well. Every bite I took I couldn't believe how well they nailed this cutlet. Any Italian knows what I mean. I've been thinking about this place since I left and I fully intend to go back asap. Def want to try their homemade gnocchi and ravs next!

    Paola 's Favorite Pizza
    Tiffany T.

    We stopped by after a movie on Saturday for our first visit and had a solid experience. It's not a pizza shop I would go out of your way for, but absolutely one I would recommend to frequent if you are in the area. I loved reading the "About us" online about Paola and her family's story. When we first arrived, we were greeted by smiles from everyone behind the register and manning the oven. We opted to try the tortellini and Paola's pizza and a side of green salad, brought our total to $50 and had enough leftovers for a second meal between two people. The tortellini was okay overall. For the price point, I think it's more than fair given the portion, but the pasta was slightly overcooked and the flavor was a little bland for my taste. The pizza was solid. On first glance, the dough doesn't look like much - but it's a solid dough and we loved the pairing of flavors between the gorgonzola, fresh tomato and arugula. Service is interesting! It seems to be half self serve, order at the counter but wait service thereafter. There is wait staff to bring you food, drinks, and the bill. I would definitely consider Paola's the next time I'm in this neighborhood

    Christine C.

    I came here for dinner with my husband after going to the King of Prussia mall. We had a caprese salad and mozzarella sticks, followed by two 12-inch pizzas. Everything was delicious. The pizza dough was light and flavorful; the ingredients tasted fresh. I am particular about my tomatoes when it comes to caprese salad, and the tomatoes here were juicy and again, flavorful. The service was warm, and the "family spirit" of the restaurant was obvious. The owners / workers there clearly take pride in what they do. Overall, we would return for the good food, warm atmosphere; and reasonable price point. As a bonus, downtown Wayne is very charming!

    Cheesesteak
    Karen T.

    We came for dinner and tried a variety of items. I'll start with the best to worst. We had the penne alla vodka, which came in a great cream sauce. We had a friend from out of town visiting so we also ordered the cheesesteak. It came on a nice soft roll and was surprisingly one of the better items we had. Next was the Hawaiian pizza. The pizza was kind of soggy and I was disappointed by this considering it was a pizza shop. The worst item we had was the eggplant rollatini. It was just a bad combination of flavors. I definitely would not get that again. The kids also tried the mini cannolis and seemed to enjoy it. Food overall is either a hit or miss. I'll have to review this again after we've tried more dishes but based on my initial impression, I would stick with the pasta dishes (but not the eggplant rollatini). Paola herself was behind the counter and the service overall here is wonderful. They have a lot of ready made items as well as made to order items. I am not sure how it works exactly. I would have liked to try the tortellini but wanted it warm and didn't want to get it since it was already made. Perhaps they warm it up if you dine in? The shop is located in downtown Wayne, which has street parking available.

    Pasta with cheese and marinara
    Mitch M.

    Great food. So much more than a pizza shop. The food, atmosphere, and service is all absolutely stellar. Everyone on the staff was friendly, good natured, helpful, and had a good sense of humor. I went to lunch with a good sized group (at least 10-15 people). Food orders were called in ahead of time and was promptly served soon after our arrival. The food was all delicious from the accounts of everyone in the group. I had a small tomato pie pizza (not the thick crust normal one). In my mind, I pictured a thicker crust and sauce that was also thicker - but I was wrong. They know there business and delivered an epic thin crust pizza that was absolutely perfect. The crust had just the right amount of crunch, the sauce was bursting with flavor. It all worked. I'll definitely be happy to revisit Paola's anytime I'm in the area. Thanks for a great meal and dining experience!

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    Great pizza! Reasonable prices! Family run by very nice folks. Parking can get a bit dicey -- but that's the only downside.

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    1 year ago

    Everything was delicious here. I had pasta cappellini with garlic oil and fresh Parmesan cheese. It is really really delicious.

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    11 months ago

    The food is great and reliable, staff is always welcoming and friendly no matter how busy!

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    11 months ago

    Most reliable pizza/ takeout in wayne. Good food , pizza is pretty good and always on time for takeout.

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    What a great place. Got the best eggplant parmigiana sandwich I've ever had. People at the counter were so helpful and friendly.

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    For food fast that tastes' homemade, this is the place. Don't let the 'pizza shop' look fool you - this is great food!

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    Always great food. Been coming here for over five years always happy. Love the family atmosphere.

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    Rosalie - I called this delicious morsels of yummy licked the plate amazing pasta- or veal Casoncelli

    Rosalie

    4.1(251 reviews)
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    We had dinner on Wednesday June 24, 2026. My son and I we're early but there were still a number of…read morediners. The dining room is beautiful and very comfortable. Our server Angela greeted us right away. She introduced herself and asked if we were celebrating. She was very sweet and extremely knowledgeable about the menu. We had the arancini (3) which is amazing! and the pesce cruda, yellow tale with lemon, radish snap peas and sesame. We then had Casoncelli a veal stuffed pasta with golden raisins, amaretti and parmigiana as well as Siscillian Meatballs (3) served in escarole broda, crumble pine nuts and parmigiana. We had no room but still got dessert! The pistachio cream cake with cherry jubilee and a beautiful flor de latte ! we also had the espresso ice cream cake with toffee and salted caramel. I can not put into words how delicious and beautiful everything was! it was art on a plate. We wanted to compliment the chef and he came out to thank us!!! What a talented and nice man. Thank you Angela for superb service and making our experience so memorable and to Jesse for the absolutely incredible food and his down to earth spirit! We highly recommend and will come back!!! Hopefully we can have Angela again!

    The experience was a little bizarre. Their website says "Rosalie doesn't allow reservations for 1,…read moreplease just walk in". I walked in, as directed, just for a very flustered man at the front of the house to fumble with his system for a good 10 mins. Telling me there was a table, then taking it back and saying there were no tables for the night, then saying nevermind and making me a reservation for two (which I would have done if not discouraged by the website) for half an hour later. At this point I already had a very bad taste in my mouth from the level of chaos. I waited outside for my table. When I got to my table I will say my server was very nice until a strange comment came up at dessert. Once I ordered my dessert, he left and came back with two spoons, saying "I brought two spoons for us." It almost seemed implied he'd join me. I dine a lot alone, voluntarily. Most of the time it's after work and I really don't want, let alone need, company. His comment gave me anxiety as I wondered how I would politely tell this man I wanted to dine alone. When he brought the dessert he did not join me but made sure to say "I'll be back for a few bites." Maybe it was a joke but to me it was very odd and made me pretty uncomfortable. I gave three stars just for the Cacio e Pepe. It was very good. I did (without giving tmi) have a very sick stomach after the meal and the morning after so I wouldn't return just incase that was the cause. Like a said... a weird experience.

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    EXIT 13 - Upside Down (Medium)

    EXIT 13

    4.5(75 reviews)
    3.0 mi

    We ate there recently for the first time and enjoyed the service and food. The dishes are typically…read morepriced at mid-level, and the three dishes we had were delicious and plentiful enough so as to pack half to bring home. WE like fried calamari, and this appetizer ($17?) was delicious. I had one of their pizzas (with drizzled hot honey), and my wife had the penne with vodka sauce and prosciutto, both excellent. We'll be back (but not like the Terminator ).

    I've ordered takeout from here before, but this was my first time dining in, and we had a great…read moreexperience! Located in Bryn Mawr on Conestoga Rd, there is a private lot and street parking available. They have indoor and outdoor seating available. We were greeted by a friendly server before we even stepped inside. The host station is right inside and we were welcomed warmly once again. They offered us our choice of inside/outside seating. Being our first time there we wanted to see the interior. I mentioned this and they gave us a great table upstairs overlooking the restaurant. The store is decorated with a lot of Italian transportation...small cars and Vespas. I loved the high ceilings, and the upper level seating. They also have a huge TV on the wall, and decorated for the 2026 World Cup, despite Italy not qualifying! Our server, Alex, was very personable despite being busy with a large bday gathering and several other tables. He made us feel welcome as he went over the specials and took our orders. I got the chicken Parmesan which is my goto litmus test, while my date got the beet salad with grilled chicken. The food arrived promptly and looked and tasted delicious. My chicken parm was yummy, crispy chicken with melted cheese over delicious spaghetti! The beet salad was also well received. We saw several tables getting some delicious bread and asked for a basket. I thought it may be complimentary however it was 8$ a basket. They make it in house and drizzle it with olive oil. Served with some fresh rosemary and soft butter, it was delicious and well worth the price, just don't fill up on it! We were pressed for time so turned down their house made gelato, however we passed the gelato station on the way out and regretted this decision, it looked amazing! I mentioned to Alex that my entree was delicious but what set the restaurant apart was the service and atmosphere. It was warm, welcoming, and friendly. Some Italian places can be a bit on the cool/formal side so this was a nice change. Stop in and check it out, save some room for that bread and the gelato!

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    Paola's Pizzeria - pizza - Updated July 2026

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