Chef Paolino Cafe - Ellicott City

Nice restaurant! The white pizza with spinach and ricotta was really tasty. The lasagna seemed a bit small for $15, but the flavor made up for it. Just for reference, a slice of pizza costs $4.25, so this might not be the best option for those on a budget. I would definitely come back!

Love this place. Great pizza, salads, garlic bread, etc. Very homey and most of the servers have been there for many years. Owner is very sexist and will only hire men (based on personal experience and insider information from employees) but other than that I love the place.

Solid Trattoria with beer and wine as well as NYC imported Italian pastries and Oyster Bar on Wednesdays through the winter. Recently had their mussels in white wine and full size New York style sausage and mushroom pepperoni pizza (pics). Suggest you order the combo pizza which allows three toppings. Cheaper than just ordering two toppings on their own. Both the muscles and the pizza were delicious. I even dipped the pizza a little bit into the broth. Another recent visit had three slices, tomato, spinach and mushrooms (pic). They were all delicious. We also love the shrimp salad wrap. Great big shrimp and tasty. My vegetarian wife loves their baked ziti and Mom and I love their seafood pastas with white, rosé, or marinara sauces. A lot of their stuff uses homemade sauce which is fantastic. And we also love their garlic knots. The garlic bread tends to be too hard but the garlic knots are the way to go.

This is a reputable Italian pizzeria that has stood the test of time. The pizza crust is exceptional, and they offer a broad range of salads. Every dish I've tried has been prepared perfectly with fresh ingredients.

The portions are definitely generous. The salad, soup, and pasta dishes were all made fresh with high-quality ingredients. I would definitely add some cream and guanciale to my pasta e fagioli soup. Additionally, the prices are quite reasonable.