Paolo's Cucina Italiana Menu
Introducing Paolo's Cucina Italiana, a Mediterranean, Pizza, and Italian gem located at 304 Lincoln Ave Unit E Saugus, MA. This women-owned restaurant offers a plethora of amenities such as reservation options, delivery, takeout, and catering services. With a classy ambiance, wheelchair accessibility, and outdoor seating, Paolo's caters to every diner's needs. The menu boasts delectable options like meatballs, wings, pasta, steak tips, and must-try desserts like Tres Leches Cake and Bread Pudding. The attentive service from Carmen and Paolo enhances the dining experience, making it a perfect spot for a romantic evening. Whether you're savoring a rich espresso or indulging in tiramisu, Paolo's Cucina Italiana promises a memorable dining experience that exceeds expectations.
Weekly Specials
-Special-Fried Mozzarella Balls
fresh mozzarella | lightly breaded | house marinara | pecorino sprinkle
-Special-Roasted Fig Salad
roasted figs | greens | goat cheese | pistachios | fig marsala vinaigrette
-Special Grilled Shrimp Polenta
grilled shrimp | creamy polenta
-Special-Ravioli Bolognese
fresh cheese ravioli with Paul's swoon-worthy Bolognese sauce
-Special-Seafood Fra Diavolo
shrimp-scallops-calamari-clams-mussels | spicy marinara | spaghetti
-Special-Roasted Chicken
halfa bird | roasted potatoes + veggies | lemon-wine sauce |
-Special-Braveheart Ribeye
16-ounce black Angus | mushrooms | summer vegetables | Yukon gold mashed
-Special-Nonni's Apple Crisp
(the one the Boston Herald used to write about!)
-Special-Pasta e Fagioli
exceptional white bean and pasta soup with a kiss of heat | even better than ya mutha's
Calamari Botto Botto
fried calamari, lightly breaded | sweet + spicy Calabrian chili sauce | garlic aioli drizzle
Greens-Beans-Polenta
sauted baby spinach, white beans, Calabrian chilis, garlic, olive oil | creamy herb-spiked polenta | shaved Parm (V/GF)
Marinated Charred Octopus
extra virgin olive oil, lemon, Mediterranean spice-marinade | hummus | Calabrian chili oil drizzle
Melanzana di Forno
grilled rolled eggplant | herby ricotta filling | roasted plum tomato sauce | melty local mozzarella
Rosemary-Lemon Chicken Wings
Hearth oven-roasted to a crazy crisp | sea salt sprinkle (GF)
The Meatballs
trio of traditionally seasoned, all-beef goodness | house marinara
Those Warm Olives
bathed in herby olive oil: toasted fennel seed, rosemary, orange, crushed red pepper, freshly ground black pepper
Chili-Lime Shrimp
lightly breaded + friend jumbos (5) | garlic aioli
Starters
Salads
Caesar Salad
romaine | classic house-made dressing + croutons | add-on steak tips, shrimp, chicken, or salmon
Greek Village Salad
tomato | cucumber | red onion | mixed olives | pepperoncini | bell pepper | feta | Greek dressing
Caprese Salad
fresh mozz | fresh basil | tomato | red wine vinaigrette
House Salad
greens, red onion, cucumber, carrot, radish, pepperoncini | pickled onions | goat cheese | balsamic
Americano
house marinara | shredded mozz | Pecorino | oregano (V)
Bianco
garlic oil | shredded mozz | ricotta | Pecorino | oregano (V)
Fig Prosciutto
prosciutto di Parma | shredded mozz | fig + balsamic jam | goat cheese
Spicy Gina*
smoked mozz | fennel sausage | grilled onions | Calabrian chilis
Margherita
house marinara | fresh mozz | Pecorino | fresh basil (V)
Pepperoni
house marinara | fresh mozz | that awesome pepperoni that cups | oregano
Mushroom Pizza
house marinara | mozz | mixed mushrooms (V)
Roasted Pepper
house marinara | mozz | roasted red peppers
Northcountry
BBQ sauce | cheddar-jack blend | northcountry smoked bacon | apple | scallions | hot-honey drizzle
Pizza
Pasta
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Pecorino cream sauce | nutmeg finish ( V)
Chicken Broccoli Pasta
rigatoni | organic chicken breast | broccoli | chardonnay + garlic sauce | Pecorino
Farfalle Rustica
far-fall-ay pasta | spinach | sun-dried tomatoes | lardons | shallots | garlic + white wine butter sauce | toasted pine nuts | Romano
Lobster Ravioli
lemon + vodka blush sauce | nutmeg finish
Rigatoni Bolognese
rigatoni in Pauls swoon-worthy sauce of red wine, ground beef, pork, cream (+ love)
Mushroom Pasta
pasta of choice | mixed roasted mushrooms | black truffle butter | Parm (V)
Shrimp Scampi
spaghetti | jumbo shrimp | sauce of white wine, lemon, garlic, flat-leaf parsley, butter | crushed red pepper
Spaghetti Alle Vongole
spaghetti | clams | garlic + white wine butter sauce
The Nonna
rigatoni | all-beef meatballs | fennel pork sausage | Romano | basil
Chicken Bana Stana
organic chicken breast | spinach-prosciutto-mushroom-mozzarella topping | sweet marsala reduction | roasted potatoes (GF)
Chicken Milanese
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | lemon-caper sauce | risotto Milanese | grilled vegetables | shaved Parm (GF upon request)
Chicken Parm Sandwich
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | house marinara | local mozz | brioche roll | fries
Lamb Shank El Greco
slow braised in sauce of tomato, red wine, Greek spices | carrots | frizzled flatleaf parsley | orzo
New England Baked Haddock
hearth oven-baked | Ritz + butter cracker-crumb crust | mashed potatoes | sliced steamed broccoli | nostalgia
Pan-seared Salmon
wild salmon | tomato salata | grilled vegetables | creamy herb-spiked polenta (GF)
Scallop Risotto Milanese
seared local diver scallops | Italian short-grain rice | onion | saffron-kissed broth | fresh herbs | lemon-wine caper sauce GF
Steak Tips
house-cut sirloin steak tips | house marinade | sea salt fries or salad (GF)
The Burger
Wagyu beef | thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon | Fontina cheese | grilled onions | garlic truffle aoli | lettuce + tomato | truffle fries
The M.V.P. Chop
massive organic thick-cut double pork chop | house vinegar peppers + onions | roasted potatoes (GF)
Ultimate Chicken Parm*
panko-crusted organic chicken breast | house marinara | local mozz | fresh pasta of choice
Entres
Extras
Focaccia
Paul's delicious aged bread - baked fresh daily!
Sauted Broccoli
Pecorino Truffle Fries
Creamy Polenta
Mixed Mushrooms
Greens Beans
baby spinach | white beans | Calabrian chilis | roasted garlic | olive oil (V/VG/GF)
Risotto Milanese
Sausage
Tiramisu
lady fingers | espresso | whipped mascarpone | chocolate shavings
Budino Di Pane No Ice Cream
raisin-studded bread pudding | New England butter rum sauce
Dolci
For Kiddos
Kids Spaghetti
because all kids love spaghetti... especially ours.
