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. Since 1983, the family-owned restaurant has been part of the Upper East Side community, serving Roman-inspired Italian cooking, fresh pasta handmade daily, and seasonal specialties.
Nearby cultural destinations include The Jewish Museum, Cooper Hewitt, the Guggenheim, Neue Galerie, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, as well as 92NY (The 92nd Street Y). Stop in for lunch before an exhibition, weekend brunch after a morning on Fifth Avenue, or dinner before or after a performance, talk, or event.
Our menu highlights exceptional ingredients paired with the best of Paola’s recipes, seasonal dishes, and chef’s specials. Our wine list has a strong Italian focus, with selections from Piemonte, Toscana, and other regions throughout Italy, along with carefully chosen bottles from France and the United States.