Paisan Berkeley

Vegetables and salad were crisp tender and tasty. The rigatoni with lamb ragout sounded exciting but was bland, probably because our was cooked without the bones and insufficient seasoning. Plus, the pasta was overcooked, the standard American stick to the ceiling overcooked. Nice ambience though.

This was a nice place for a weekday lunch. It was quiet and the service was quick. I had the bruschetta. It was unique and tasty. The specialty cocktail I had was strange but worth a try.

Our neighborhood go-to. The food, the warm atmosphere, and the incredible hospitality of Juan Carlos & staff can't be beat. Grateful Paisan is nearby!

This restaurant has a wonderful and warm atmosphere. The staff is very respectful and pleasant, making the whole overall experience a pleasure. I ordered the burrata & prosciutto bruschetta, which is on their lunch menu, and it was the bomb
!!! ???? I 100% recommend this place for anyone who wants to treat themselves, go on a date, or just wanted to go out with a couple of friends and have a great night out.

Edit: after 2 more visits to Paisan I had to add another star. Both times the pizzas were amazing. What you read below is from my older review (4 stars)

Paisan is a great place for family dinners and romantic dates. The staff is attentive, cordial and responsive. They have a good selection of wine and an interesting list of appetizers, however I detracted one star because of the quality of the entrees. After several visits I can't help but comment on the problematic quality/price ratio. Although the food is good, it doesn't come close to justify it's price.