Italian Dining near Museum Mile
Located at 1302 Madison Avenue between East 92nd and 93rd Streets, Paola’s is just off Museum Mile in the heart of Carnegie Hill. A longtime Upper East Side favorite since 1983, the family-owned restaurant serves Roman-inspired Italian cooking, house-made pasta, and seasonal specialties in a warm, welcoming setting.
Paola’s is within easy walking distance of The Jewish Museum, Cooper Hewitt, the Guggenheim, Neue Galerie, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and 92NY, as well as the galleries, shops, and cultural destinations of the Upper East Side. Join us for a weekday lunch, weekend brunch, or a relaxed Italian meal between exhibitions, performances, talks, and neighborhood outings. Dinner is served nightly.
Lunch & Brunch Near Museum Mile
Enjoy fresh, seasonal Italian cooking inspired by the flavors of Rome. Our menu features house-made pastas, including Paola’s classic Cacio e Pepe, along with meat and seafood dishes, seasonal salads, and chef’s specialties.
Our Italian-focused wine list features selections from Piemonte, Toscana, and other regions throughout Italy, along with carefully chosen bottles from France and the United States.
Whether you’re stopping in for lunch while exploring the Upper East Side or joining us for a leisurely weekend brunch, we’ll have your table ready.
Lunch
Monday–Friday, 12–3 PM
Brunch
Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM–3 PM
Dinner
Nightly 5 PM–10PM