Phone: 0208 997 8560Fax: 0208 991 9568
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Owned and managed by Stefano Oddi, Paolo's is a friendly, traditional Italian restaurant that has served diners for over 25 years. Ideal for a dinner for two, family meal or party, the menu features mouth-watering starters, pastas, fresh fish and a variety of meat courses complemented by wonderful Italian wines. There are also daily specials and an "al fresco" dining area. You may even experience the versatile and talented Stefano performing his extremely entertaining table magic. Paolo's is a popular venue with its loyal clientele and booking is seriously recommended.
Now fully air-conditioned.
TODAY'S SPECIALS
STARTERS
Home-made ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach £5.50
Goats cheese salad £5.00
Fanned avocado with crabmeat and peeled prawns £5.00
Moules Marinerie £5.50
Stilton and Guiness pate £5.00
MAIN COURSES
Grilled Seabass £mp
Sole Fiorentina - fillets of Dover sole in a cream and spinach sauce £12.50
Medallions of venison £12.50
Lamb Wellington £9.50
DESSERTS
Strawberries Romanoff £5.00
MENU HIGHLIGHTS
ANTIPASTI - Hors D'Oeuvres from £4.00
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Coppa di Gamberetti Riviera (Prawn Cocktail), Bianchetti Fritti (Fried Whitebait), Pate della Casa (Home-made Liver Pate), Salmone di Scozia Affumicato (Smoked Scottish Salmon) Costine al Forno (Spare Ribs with Barbecue Sauce), Insalata di Mare (Seafood Salad), Bresaola (Wafer-thin Slices of Dry-cured Beef Fillet), Melone di Stagione (Chilled Melon of the Season) Tonno e Fagioli, (Tuna Fish, Beans & Onions), Sardine alla Griglia (Grilled Sardines), Ruccola al Parmigiano (Rocket Salad with Flakes of Parmesan), Lumache alla Bourgogna (Snails in Garlic Butter), Prociutto e Melone (Smoked Parma Ham with Melon), Funghi Selvatici (Wild Mushrooms).
AVOCADO:
Avocado Vinaigrette, Avocado with Prawns, Avocado, Mozzarella and Tomato.
ZUPPA - Soup:
Stracciatella alla Romana (Chicken Broth with Beaten Egg), Minestrone (Fresh Vegetable Soup with Pasta).
PASTA:
Fettucine Alfredo, Cannelloni, Penne Arrabbiate, Spaghetti Napoletana, Spaghetti Bolognese, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Spaghetti alla Vongole, Crespoline
SECONDO PIATTO - Main Courses from £8.50
PESCE - Fish.
Salmone alla Griglia (Grilled Salmon), Trotella alla Rina (River Trout cooked in Butter with Shrimps, Capers, Wine and Lemon),Gamberoni alla Vecchia Romagna (King Prawns in Garlic Butter and Brandy Sauce), Sogliola alla Griglia o Mugnaia (Dover Sole, Grilled or Meuniere), Scampi alla Livornese (Scampi in White Wine, Garlic, Parsley and Tomato Sauce with Rice), Scampi Fritti (Fried Scampi).
POLLO - Chicken
Suprema di Pollo Monte Grappa (Breast of Chicken with Mushrooms, Shallots, Parsley, Cream and Brandy), Tagliata di Pollo alla Rucola (Grilled Breast of Chicken on Rocket Salad with Balsamic Vinegar), Pollo Sorpressa (Breast of Chicken stuffed with Garlic Butter), Pollo Parmigiana (Chicken Escalope with Ham & Cheese), Pollo Principessa (Breast of Chicken in Breadcrumbs with Asparagus Tips), Anatra al'Aranco (Roast Duck cooked in an Orange Sauce).
CARNI - Meat
Fegato di Vitello (Grilled Calves Liver), Filetto al Pepe Verde (Fillet Steak with Pepper Sauce), Bistecca Diana (Minute Steak cooked in Mustard, Onion and Brandy Sauce), Costolette D'Agnello alla Griglia (Grilled Lamb Cutlets), Fracosta di Manzo Barolo (Entrecote Steak cooked in Red Wine & Mushrooms), , Fegato con Pancetta e Cipolla (Fresh Calves Liver with Bacon & Onion), Filetto (Fillet Steak).
VITELLO - Veal
Scaloppa Milanese (Veal Escalope in Breadcrumbs), Saltimbocca alla Romana (Veal Escalopes with Parma Ham, Sage and White Wine),Scaloppa di Vitello Valdostana (Veal Escalope with Ham & Cheese), Piccatina alla Pizzaiola (Veal Piccata in Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Oregano and Parsley).
Legumi Freschi & Insalate
Daily Specials
DESSERTS from £4.50
Pannacota, Tiramisu, Fresh Fruit Salad, Creme Brulee, Oranges in a Caramel Sauce, Selection of Ice Creams, Cake of the Day, Fresh Strawberries
Italian Cheese
Coffee - Cappuccino, Espresso and Filter.
Selection of Teas.
Mints.
Open Mon-Fri 12-3pm, Mon-Sat 6.30-11pm.
All major credit cards accepted
7 Hanger Green Ealing London W5 3EL
Convenient parking. 1 minute from Park Royal tube
RESERVATIONS: 0208 997 8560
RECENT REVIEW IN WESTSIDE MAGAZINE
PAOLO'S RISTORANTE
Walking into Paolo's on Hanger Green in Ealing (just a few minutes from Park Royal tube station) I found myself, just for a moment, back in holiday mode. With its tiled floor, brightly coloured pictures on the wall and air of relaxed informality, Paolo's looks and feels very much like an Italian restaurant in the Mediterranean - the sort of place where you would happily dine after a day relaxing in the sun.
Our waiter, Tony, was very friendly and welcoming and showed us to a table just by the pleasant al fresco dining area.
The menu boasts an excellent choice of dishes, whether you prefer traditional Italian fare or something a little different. From the 'Summer Specials' I began with fresh sparagus gratinati – the asparagus was perfectly firm and topped with a creamy cheese sauce that melted in my mouth. My companion opted for the avocado pear with smoked chicken - it was served with a tangy dressing and, for a starter, was a very generous portion.
For main courses we decided on the Saltimbocca Alla Romana (veal escalopes with parma ham, sage and white whine) - the veal was beautifully tender and the sauce suitably flavoursome - and Fracosta di Manzo Barolo (entrecote steak cooked in red wine and mushrooms). This was cooked to perfection and served in a rich sauce with a sharp bite.
From the impressive wine list, Tony recommended a Montepulciano D'Abruzzo Bianchi 2004 (£14.50) -a good choice, it was light and refreshing and perfect for a balmy summer evening.
Whilst pondering whether we had sufficient space for the delicious-looking desserts, Stefano, Paolo's proprietor, entertained us with magic tricks. By the end of the evening he had somehow made my friend's diamond ring vanish, only to then appear inside his zipped wallet and attached to a key ring, and my credit card mysteriously appear in a sealed envelope.
Finally, giving in to temptation, we shared Strawberries Romanoff, which looked almost too good to eat (Tony kindly whipped up an extra large portion) and oranges in caramel sauce soaked in Grand Marnier - both a complete indulgence.
Paolo's is clearly a classic neighbourhood family restaurant. Over the last 25 years it has built up a devoted local clientele and Stefano's good-natured rapport with the diners (not to mention his amazing magic tricks) adds to a vibrant atmosphere.
The food is fresh and tasty and prices are reasonable - our meal with wine came to just over £50 - and we'll definitely be making the trip back to Ealing.
All in all, a magic night out!
(Georgina Carley)
Paolo's Ristorante,
7 Hanger Green, Ealing, W5 3EL
Tel: 020 8997 8560
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