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Paolucci's Italian Bar and Grill

783 West King St., Boone, NC 28607
828-268-7525
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Ranked #21 of 92 restaurants in Boone
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013 via mobile

We read about this little gem on trip advisor. We were in Boone for a college visit. We were very pleased with the menu. My nephew and son were very happy with their speghetti and it happened to be "free meatball night!" I had a delicious ricotta dish. Their sauce was excellent. We would go back to try their dessert... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Good fresh food. Well prepared, good ingredients, not fine dining but hey ... Excellent value and great staff!

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Boone, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This is, by far, my favorite Italian restaurant in Boone. The pasta and pizza never disappoints, and the homemade salad dressings are the best in town. The atmosphere is very laid back and eclectic, and the staff is fun, friendly and accommodating. I frequent Paolucci's for both date nights and group parties; they were great with a holiday party I... More

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Boone, North Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

This is one of my family's favorite restaurants in Boone. While the menu doesn't offer a huge variety, most people should be able to find something .they will like. The stuffed mushrooms appetizer, chicken Marsala over mashed potatoes, and mushroom ravioli are some of our favorites. Plus, most meals come with bread sticks 100 times better than Olive Garden's and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013 via mobile

I visited Paolucci's this month with my husband and two kids - wow! The lighting was excellent and not harsh like you might find in other restaurants around Boone. I was also surprised at the reasonable prices for such quality food! Our server recommended the chicken piccata for my husband and mussels with angel hair for me and it was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Not fancy just good Italian food,friendly service, and the best value in town.The salads are also very good.Wine selection is limited but reasonably priced.Will return.

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Winston Salem, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

Best kept secret in Boone, N.C. for great Italian food. Great people, great food, great town. I do my best to stop by here when I am up this way on business. The Chicken Marsala over mashed potatoes is fabulous. Give it a try, you want be disappointed!!!

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Blowing Rock, North Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

If you're expecting a high priced pasta place with "ambiance" and "drizzle" on your plate to make the food look better than it is.... this ain't the place. The college casual atmosphere and quality/value of their fare make it one of our favorite week night "let's get some Italian" places. Casa Rustica is a local favorite but for my money,... More

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Boone, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2012

Downtown Boone, easy parking. We made reservations for 50 people in their private room. Food was very good, we had 8 entree choices, all of them delicious. Most people ordered Italian which were big hits but we had several of the people order their flat iron steak with mashed potatoes, which was also a big hit. Great bar fully stocked... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Ok. So I'll have to admit we didn't even eat there. We started to but after our initial impressions we bailed. Why? First, it opens at 12:00 noon on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. So forget this as an option if you want to eat early. We went in to ensure they were opening on time and was greeted by a... More

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