I enjoyed the food here. I got their spaghetti carbonara, one of their nightly specials, with a Caesar salad. The dish was quite heavy, but it was good. One issue I had was that, though it was their nightly special, my food took so long to come out that others managed to order, get their food, and finish eating before I got my pasta. Service and quality of food being taken into account, I don't think the prices were justified overall. read more

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Read reviews that stated Carbonara was delish. Well, it was just ok. Noodles were knocking the door on mushy and the sauce was super cheesy. The reheat wasn't any better. read more

The first time I had Paulie's was with one of my closet group of friends. We had all ordered the same thing lol, the mushroom pasta (canestri alla funghi on the menu). It was the most amazing pasta I had ever had. The sauce was unreal. It tasted very smooth, creamy and rich. Every bite of the mushroom pasta was full of goodness. Their entrees usually have options for either a smaller or larger portion and comes with complimentary bread which is a plus. The place is very nice and casual and is good for lunch or dinner. In a way, the restaurant is more self service. You place your order at the front and they will give you a buzzer to let you know when your food is ready and you can also choose your table to sit at. The only thing I really have to say is that parking can be a little difficult. There is an adjacent private parking lot exclusively for Paulie's customers, but it is small. Once that parking lot is filled up, you will have to try and find parking along the streets in the area, or wait around or make a few rounds to see if anyone is leaving to try and find a parking spot. But this is my go-to place anytime I'm craving for some good pasta. I haven't tried a lot of the other things on the menu because I find myself always wanting to get the mushroom pasta whenever I'm here, but I have also tried the fettuccine alfredo and grilled skirt steak and they are both solid choices as well. read more

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Had the mushroom pasta and pecan pie. Delicious and had plenty of left overs. I will definitely be back.

Got the principe panini with potato salad substituted as my side. The panini was alright--the cheese wasn't the kind of mozzarella I was expecting and the sausage was ok. Overly greasy if you ask me. The potato salad had olives in it that were overpowering all the other flavors so if you're a green olive fan--go for it! read more

Paulie's - Principe panini: sausage, mozzarella, tomatoes - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love the food Best Italian and prices are very reasonable since the portions are amazing Service by the guy that cleans the tables is so nice and friendly and quick to serve, thanks for his work Highly recommend this gem read more

Definitely a hidden gem in Houston. Through the years, their quality has been consistent. All the dishes are are so flavorful. They even offer half portions or full portions. They also have the best paninis too! read more

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I had the pesto pasta. It was well made and I liked that they added nuts to the dish. Healthy doesn't mean you have to compromise on taste, you know! I went with a few of my friends and we all liked what we ordered. And did I mention that they have free wifi! The whole vibe of the place goes well with its location. It's a few doors down from Agora and Southside Espresso, making it a convenient place (if you're a student like me) to grab lunch/dinner and head back to the coffee shop to indulge in more schoolwork. read more

Paulie's - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Typically I would give this place 4 stars but the mussel fettuccini special was awful. The Rosemary was so overpowering that I will be tasting it for days. How tragic to ruin fresh pasta and mussels with so much Rosemary. I typically like Rosemary especially on grilled chicken but not to the point that is all you taste. The weak broth that the pasta is drowning in is is equally as unappealing. How can such a good spot like this get so far off the mark. Were they trying to be more original that the spicy marinara that is typically on Italian Resturant menus with mussels? Wrong call F- on this special. My husband got veal chop and it was very good. read more

Paulie's - Fettuccini and Mussel special - Friday nights special. Way too much rosemary!!! - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

You can't go wrong with Paulie's! I told them I wanted something kinda spicy but not overwhelming, so they suggested the Creste di Gallo. Mmmm so delicious and the spicy level was just right. I ordered the half size which was more than enough for me. And the location itself is great, perfect for small groups that want something between casual and fancy. read more

Paulie's - Creste di Gallo, half size - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

wasn't sure what to expect being counter service, but not only was it really good, but it was really fresh! They had some flare added to some typical dishes. On Thursdays they serve Osso Bucco! read more

Paulie's - Although a counter service dining establishment, it was really good! Dessert options abound! - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

They have amazing mushroom pasta but if you add protein it's starts to get pricey which is kind of a deal breaker for my cheap a**. I wouldn't get it everyday cause it would add up. I love that it's a casual Italian restaurant with great food. read more

Paulie's holds a dear place in my heart. I was first introduced to this restaurant a little over a year ago, and I've since been here countless of times. I've raved about Paulie's pasta to so many people and have been able to also bring some of them with me :). Although I've only ever tried the salmon (pretty good) apart from the pastas, I've heard their other menu items are also delicious. Some of my go-to's here are the Canestri alla Funghi, Canestri & Broccoli, and the Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken added. The chicken is so good oh my GOSH, I can't explain what makes it so good. It's honestly pretty plain in the grand scheme of things but with the pasta, it's MWAH (just wonderful)! You have the option of the half order or full order when you get a pasta dish, and both portions are enough to have me leaving the place really happy. Bread included with your order! Parking can be a bit hard to find sometimes cause the lot is pretty small, but I suggest just parking along a nearby street and walking over. There can also be a line in front of the register sometimes as well as a pretty long wait for the food, but worth it! read more

Paulie's - Supposed to be the fusilli pasta with pesto but subbed fusilli for gnocchi - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came to Paulie's because A'bousy was super crowded on a beautiful Friday after work. I love the down to earth and laid back vibe of this place. I'm not a big fan of Italian foods, but the food is really good here. There are plenty of parking in the back. We sat at one of the tables in front of the store. They are super close to the street and are great for people watching. It's perfect for a stress free evening. read more

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I have been here twice now and so far I have had no problem with anything. They have great selection of pasta in which you can customize it to your need, and the portions are very big which is always a good thing if you come with big group of friend circle. Overall it's a nice quite place where you can catch up with your friends with great delicious meal on the side. Delicious | Options | southern read more

This place used to good. The quality has gone downhill; not sure if the chef was in a bad mood when cooking our dishes. Outer pasta was dry and chicken over cooked. I regret going there to pick up take-out order. It ruined our dinner! I am not going back! read more

I enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs very much. They were extremely busy. You place order at counter and they give you a pager and cal when food is ready. Portions are large, staff is nice and the place is very nice. Neighborhood seemed a little sketchy. Parking can be difficult. read more

So happy that I decided to come a bit early, gets busy around lunch. I ordered the canestri alla funghi (mushroom pasta). Rich, thick and flavorful. Industrial feel. You order from a counter, the guy had real talent dealing with me, I had no idea what I wanted so he told me in detail about the top dishes and helped me decide. Your given a buzzer and you go up for your food when it's ready. They bus after. They guy next to me has the chicken Parmesan and said it was wonderful but suggested next time I try the shrimp scampi. Warning huge portions. My half order of pasta is a full order at most restaurants don't let its size fool you, it doesn't lack at all in flavor. Happy hour starts at noon so half off beet and wine. Even better! I will be back. read more

Paulie's - Mushroom pasta is the bomb. - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had lunch here today. I had the Italian sub with Italian potato salad. I did not care for the potato salad. it was too oniony for my taste. The Italian sub was good, but it had some kind of aeoli or some type of sauce on it so I could not finish my sub. I ordered it with no mayo not realizing there is some kind of sauce included on it too. I prefer oil and vinegar instead of sauces on Italian subs. My friend had the meatball sliders with pasta salad instead of fries. Meatballs were mushy, not enough sauce included, and the bread was not toasted. The pasta salad was delicious. We both ate it. Because we didnt care for the other food, we went back and ordered fries. They were very tasty, but could have used a little salt. We also ordered coffee which was delicious. They offer cucumber water too if you want it. Very refreshing. We are going to give it another try. We will definitely order some other items. read more

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I've been a Paulie's regular since I stumbled upon the (now nonexistent) Holcombe/medical center location in 2004! The line does get a bit long at peak times and moves fairly slow, but the counter service is friendly and helpful. I love the sandwiches on the menu, especially the shrimp BLT and salmon sandwich! Their potato salad is great, but the pasta salad is phenomenal! Their pasta dishes are awesome--try the Canestri alla Funghi, you won't be disappointed! The portions are sizable, so I'd stick to the smaller portion. Their tea and ginger lemonade is tasty! Oh, and don't forget to try one of their desserts. I hear their amazing at Christmas time--can't wait for that time to roll around! Parking has never been a problem for me, I just parallel park on Westheimer. I hate how they're not open on Sundays... but this is a great lunch spot in my books! read more

We arrived looking forward to amazing Italian food. What we got was a flavorless tossed salad that could have been right out of the bag. Our pizza arrived at the table looking very appetizing, but when we took our first bite it was cold as if it had been sitting. We asked for it to be heated. Instead of making us a new one, they put it back on whatever cooking apparatus they used and then burnt it. The pasta was flavorless. They did refund our money for the pizza, but because you pay before you eat there was no way to rescind the $10 tip for very subpar food. Was not the experience we were expecting. read more

This place is great. We got food to go and we were staying in the medical center and the food was still hot when we got to our room. The pasta with mushrooms was really tasty. The guy taking our order recommended to have Italian sausage with it and it was on point! My friend got spaghetti with meatballs and that was so good too. Flavor was great and both entrees were WAY MORE THAN ENOUGH for us two. I'd say it's enough food for 4 people. We waited in the restaurant for our food (didn't wait long) and it was super clean and my friend commented that the smell of cleaner was slightly in the air. We'd return and I'd recommend this place to my closest friends. We plan to return. read more

Best place in the neighborhood. Can always rely on Paulie's to have an excellent meal at a reasonable price. Casual spot. Great food. What more can you ask for? read more

Found Paulie's on Yelp and decided to try it. I'm glad I did because it was worth it! The staff was super friendly and prompt. Their food is scratch made and it shows. The bread is awesome and also scratch made. I will definitely go again when I'm in Houston. read more

Paulie's - Half portion of Chicken Picatta - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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At the onset of this cold front, I stumbled in on Paulie's on a cold December night. My eyes must have been bearing the burdens from the whole day of studying I just endured. I wasn't hungry but a class mate of mine wanted Italian food. The man at the counter said with his soft brown eyes in a manner that made the whole dining area warm "what would you like?". "Eggplant parmigiana", she said. The egg plant was served very warmly with a generous amount of marinara sauce that carried Loudly the traditions of tomato artistry Italy is known for, at least to American dining culture. This however was not the star of the dish... Toast. And not just regular toast. This toast was unlike any other toast I'd ever had. This toast carried the remnant of some roasting mechanism with its toast marks...I've still yet to understand what apparatus could have toasted this toast so precise to have just the right amount of crunch as my teeth met its outer layer...yet reserved just the perfect amount of cloud like softness on the inside. It wasn't even buttered but some how the mixture of textures with egg plant marinara sauce on top struck me with a pill that was almost too tough to swallow..I'd never in my life known toast until this...and i never will in my life meet another toast like this one... Their lemon water was pretty good too. read more

Great spot for lunch! The Roasted Salmon is delicious, and so are the parmesan potatoes that are served with it. The Vegetable Platter is also good, and you can add chicken to it for extra protein. One of Paulie's signature items is its iced shortbread cookies. You can't leave without trying one! They are as tasty as they are beautiful. The last time I had one it seemed less fresh than usual, but I'm hoping that won't happen again! read more

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Pasta was pretty good, but not amazing. There was a very long line when we arrived, and the cashiers were taking forever to deal with each customer (explaining the menu items, slooooowly pouring glasses of wine, etc). We waited for 15 minutes before it was our turn to order, and our food took another 15-20 minutes to be ready. read more

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Get the bucatini and funghi. I've never been disappointed. I just ate it twice within a week. I crave it all the time. You're welcome.

I had the mushroom pasta and loved it! This place doesn't have the ambiance of a fancy restaurant but the food is great and it's pretty easy to grab a table read more

Awful !!! I'm Italian from NY and the food here tonight was just inedible. I ordered the "Pizza Vinnie" which tasted worse then a Tostino pizza I ate back in high school. My husband ordered a salad which consisted of wilted, half dead, arugula with supposedly grated Parmesan cheese which tasted like what I imagine candle-wax would taste like. He also ordered the "Bucatini Amatriciana". The sauce for the pasta was unripened cherry tomatoes sautéed in to much oil and bacon. This was an oily hot mess. I assume Paulie is Italian but, truly needs to revisit his Italian Heritage. You're better off doing yourself a favor and going to that awful place they call "Olive Garden" !! Good luck. read more

We have been coming here last 15 years she is very good specially the shrimp BLT and Porkchop entrées. The only disappointment I would have to say is the checkout process, and check out your required to make a decision on tipping,This is essentially a self-serve restaurant you serve your drinks you pick up your own food. Are you sure you leave a dollar or two as a courtesy on our last visit we decided not to tip, The cashier and mediately stop talking became quite cold and distant and our food took much longer than normal. So we will not be returning as a result. We feel that it's a restaurants responsibility to pay the employees and living wage in this type of restaurant. And not pass the buck. read more

Four stars with almost a thousand reviews, seriously? I ordered Meatball spaghetti and it was way below average among all the Italian restaurants I went to in Houston. read more

You can't go wrong with Paulies! I love this little local spot with the best homemade gnocchi and chicken piccata!

My 3rd visit to this restaurant, not impressed. The food was just ok, overpriced, lack of taste and far from good authentic Italian food.

Favorite lowkey date night spot in Houston :) wish I could make the cannestri allá fungi at home

We had their spaghetti with meatballs, delicious. I like that they have half portions! We also shared a cheese pizza, its thin crust. Great food and great prices. Now, their cappuccino and cortado coffee (yes, I had one of each after my glass of red) are FANTASTICO!!! Will be coming back soon. read more

The big salad was my favorite, the feta cheese and light dressing was a perfect match. The chicken breast sandwich was pretty good, I would probably add a nice sauce to it or maybe something spicy. The vegetable pasta was delicious, it was house-made pasta with sautéed veggies. The dish could use more flavor as it was sorta bland. The fries were yummy and their chocolate chip cookie was a perfect ending :) read more

Paulie's - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came here yesterday because I was craving THEIR pasta, not anyone else's. I've been here a few times and the experience has always been good. The staff are friendly and always smiling when I'm there. The food is pretty good as well. Last night I ordered the fettuccini alfredo with salmon on top. The salmon costs extra and the fettuccini comes with no meat unless you ask for it. Even though I ordered a half order, the helping was generous, and I was unable to finish it. The food is pretty good, but it's not the best Italian I've ever had. (It's definitely far better than Olive Garden.) Still, the ingredients are good quality and the price is reasonable for what you're getting. They also have a good selection of wine, so I'd recommend getting a glass to enjoy with your dinner. read more

Great place! Great for the lunch special also. In the summer they have gazpacho and its a bit spicy really delicious!! Portions are generous, staff is really friendly . Highly recommended read more

Paulie's - Cortado - Sandwiches Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you want homemade pasta that is always good, this is the place to go! I've also had some of their sandwiches too like the shrimp BLT which is great. My faves are the chicken parm and the steak and pesto gnocchi. Also the prices are very reasonable for large portions. If you haven't tried them definitely do so, you won't be disappointed! read more