Paisan's Italian Ristorante

4 (66)

$30 and under

Italian

1275 NW Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27513

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About this restaurant

Neighbourhood gem
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Paisan's Italian offers authentic Italian cuisine in an intimate upscale setting. We use locally sourced ingredients where possible with specials that focus on seasonality and farmers market availability. We offer a special health conscious (Maximized Living approved)& gluten free menu and are proud to be considered "allergy friendly". With nightly beverage specials, outstanding wines by the glass & bottle and signature cocktails we will make your next 'date night' or event with family and friends a success! Paisan's also offers catering on and off site as well as the capability to offer your lunch events a fully private facility.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday : 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday: 11:00a. - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.caryitalian.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ralph Sitero
Catering
We work with you individually to develop a menu exactly according to your needs and desires! <br />We offer a variety of styles of service; from sit down, plated menus to finger foods, buffets to family style ~ we'll even combine them to make a truly memorable event! We offer sample menus for simplicity ~ or work with our chefs to create your own one of a kind event. We offer lunch private dining, corporate or pick up orders for 10 or more people

Location
1275 NW Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27513
Area
Raleigh
Cross street
High House Road
Parking Details
Large lot in Maynard Crossings Shopping Center.
Public transport
Public transit stops out front at Maynard and High House roads.
Entertainment
$5 Martini Tuesdays!1/2 Price wine by the Bottle on Wednesdays!!/2 Price wine by the Glass on Thursdays!Flavored Martini Fridays ~ only $6 Signature Cocktail Saturdays ~ only $6Sundays enjoy $5 Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Mary's~ Check out our special holiday menus ~
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Salmon Tartare Taquito*
avocado mousse, red pico de gallo, masago roe
- 2 per orderUSD 12.00
Shrimp Ceviche Taquito*
japanese spicy cocktail sauce
- 2 per orderUSD 12.00
Screaming Orgasm*USD 16.00
seared bigeye tuna, spicy ponzu, daikon, masago roe
Snapper SaladUSD 15.00
bean sprouts, tomatoes, amazu ponzu, shichimi
Salt & Pepper SquidUSD 12.00
crispy garlic, shichimi, smoked ponzu
French Onion Miso SoupUSD 9.00
soft tofu, scallions, gruyere, onion confit

Robata Grill

Chicken YakitoriUSD 10.00
ginger miso, sesame seeds
Steak AnticuchoUSD 17.00
rustic aji panca
Pork BellyUSD 12.00
orange peel & tobanjan
Miso Black CodUSD 23.00
charred spring onions
Filet MignonUSD 27.00
yuzu truffle, charred spring onions
Grilled OctopusUSD 18.00
spicy lemongrass, crispy garlic
Lamb Chops
red miso, key lime
- ea.USD 7.00
Spare RibsUSD 19.00
chinese BBQ, pickles
Hamachi KamaUSD 20.00
baby bok choy, crumbled black beans
Sea Scallops (2 Pieces)USD 14.00
miso butter, yuzu-truffle sauce

Vegetables

Extra Side of Sauce: $1

Truffle CornUSD 8.00
cotija, truffle crema, yuzu
Japanese BravasUSD 10.00
kimchee, cilantro aioli, crispy garlic
Wedge SaladUSD 9.00
baby iceberg lettuce, creamy ginger dressing, radishes, beets
Baby Bok ChoyUSD 9.00
garlic ponzu, black beans, red chili flakes
Japanese EggplantUSD 10.00
red miso, garlic chips, chives, sesame
Heirloom Tomatoes & BurrataUSD 10.00
pearl onions, basil ponzu
Shimeji ButterUSD 11.00
seasonal mushrooms, sake, yuzu
Shishito PeppersUSD 10.00
miso & pistachio
Baby ZucchiniUSD 10.00
yuzu-truffle sauce, sesame

Sushi Bar

Pubbelly Rolls

Bigeye Tuna*USD 16.00
spicy tuna "arroz pegao", truffle oil, spicy mayo, sea salt
Butter Krab Roll*USD 12.00
goma soy paper, kanikama, ponzu, warm clarified butter
Rockshrimp Tempura*USD 16.00
avocado, mango, spicy tuna tartare, spicy mayo
Crispy Salmon Roll*USD 13.00
cream cheese, avocado, eel sauce, spicy mayo, crispy panko
The Heat Roll*USD 16.00
spicy tuna, nori tempura flakes, albacore, garlic ponzu, aioli
Yellow Tail*USD 16.00
green soy paper, truffled yuzu, kanikama, nori tempura flakes
Wagyu Beef Tartare*USD 15.00
spicy aioli, avocado, sesame, truffle poached egg
Navarro Salmon*USD 15.00
krab, serrano peppers, mozzarella, crispy onions, spicy mayo, eel sauce
Octopus CevicheUSD 15.00
avocado, red onion, tempura flakes, ginger soy
Hamachi G Roll*USD 16.00
hamachi tar tare, crispy garlic, cucumber, avocado, chili oil

Sushi or Sashimi

Priced per Piece

Bigeye Tuna*USD 2.50
Ecuador
EelUSD 5.00
China
Hamachi*USD 3.00
Kyushu
Salmon*USD 2.00
Scotland
Madai*USD 2.00
Kumamoto Japan
Fluke*USD 3.00
Jeru Island
Ikura*USD 5.00
Japan
OctopusUSD 2.00
Spain
Scallop*USD 3.50
Hokkaido - Japan
Uni*USD 8.00
Japan
Striped Bass*USD 3.00
Atlantic Coast
Yukke Wagyu Tartare*USD 12.00
spicy miso, quail egg
Tuna Poke*USD 12.00
seaweed, ogo, red onion, sesame sweet soy
Salmon Kimchee Poke*USD 8.00
seaweed, ogo, red onion, garlic aioli

Pubbelly Sashimi

Bigeye Tuna*USD 16.00
Ecuador; basil vinegar, stracciatella, heirloom tomato
Hamachi Poblano*USD 15.00
Kyushu; yuzu soy, cilantro, roasted poblanos
White Fish*USD 14.00
Daily Catch; passion fruit ponzu, pineapple, serrano peppers, corn nuts

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Paisan's Italian Ristorante.

4.0

(66)

4.1Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

66 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Decent food, large portions, service was a little slow but it was Valentine's Day and slammed. W we not rushed even though they were very busy and service was good.
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Michael
Las Vegas3 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 February 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was disappointed. We went on Valentine's day. I had made a reservation the week before for 2 people. When we arrived the host/owner asked the two people in from of us to select their table from 3 available. He didn't even escort them to the table. He then walked away without even telling us that he would be back. When he returned, he didn't greet us. He simply asked "name". He then muttered under his breadth that he was surprised so many of the reservation had actually shown up. Similar to the couple before us, he asked us to pick our table. The waiter was very nice but not particularly good. After we ordered, our salads came out 20 minutes later. The salads were good, but upon finishing, the server asked me to keep my original fork and knife (covered in dressing) as there was no more clean silverware. At this point you are probably thinking, "well it was Valentine's Day. They were probably busy." This wasn't the case. The restaurant was full, but it wasn't crazy by any means. After about 1 hour, the server came by to tell us the food would be right up, but after 3 times, it became kind of a joke. Our food arrived 1.5 hours after we were seated. The server finally came to apologize that the chef was crying because he was too busy. The food itself was very average (BTW, I like lots of different food and am not a foodie. The point being my expectations were proper for the area). I believe the restaurant suffers from a variety of problems that were not unique to the night we went. It lacks friendliness. The food is average at best. The operations struggle. Personally I won't return until things have materially changed.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 12 February 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and friendly service! Very prompt
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
3.0
Dined on 11 February 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This is the second time we have been here. I am not sure why they are on open table as they never recognize the reservations and don't seem very welcoming when you arrive. However, the food is good. I would have rated it a bit higher as our appetizer (crab dip) and dishes were very good. The Tiramasu was frozen though (reminded us of Sarah Lee).
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on 28 January 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We had a reservation for 8 people and were seated promptly when we arrived. The dinner went downhill from there. It was over 15 minutes before anyone took our drink order or even served us water. We mentioned our wait to the host (owner?) twice and were told "it will be just a minute". About 15 -20 minutes after our orders were taken, we were told that they were out of one of the specials we ordered was no longer available. When the food did arrive, half of the food orders were lukewarm, probably due to the delay in the order that needed to be changed. Besides food temperature, the chicken parm was almost all sauce and resembled tomato soup. We will not be coming back.
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MatthewR Gold
Denver / Colorado3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 28 January 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Over-boiled bland pasta with massive nauseating portions and no flavor. They need to hire a cook.
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GraceL
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 January 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and exactly what I was looking for- zuppa de pesce, fried calamari! The waiter, Sean, was also excellent, very knowledgable!
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TammyF
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's great! Always wonderful food and service. The environment is great!
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Guppy Gold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill36 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a neighborhood gem. REAL Italian food, cooked fresh, not frozen and reheated. Everything from scratch.
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vanguard
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was delicious and the service was great! We've been there a few times now and always had a great experience. Would highly recommend.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Sunday 4:00pm - 9:00pm Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 9:00pm Friday : 4:00pm - 10:00pm Saturday: 11:00a. - 10:00pm
Website
http://www.caryitalian.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ralph Sitero
Catering
We work with you individually to develop a menu exactly according to your needs and desires! <br />We offer a variety of styles of service; from sit down, plated menus to finger foods, buffets to family style ~ we'll even combine them to make a truly memorable event! We offer sample menus for simplicity ~ or work with our chefs to create your own one of a kind event. We offer lunch private dining, corporate or pick up orders for 10 or more people

Location
1275 NW Maynard Rd., Cary, NC 27513
Area
Raleigh
Cross street
High House Road
Parking Details
Large lot in Maynard Crossings Shopping Center.
Public transport
Public transit stops out front at Maynard and High House roads.
Entertainment
$5 Martini Tuesdays!1/2 Price wine by the Bottle on Wednesdays!!/2 Price wine by the Glass on Thursdays!Flavored Martini Fridays ~ only $6 Signature Cocktail Saturdays ~ only $6Sundays enjoy $5 Bellinis, Mimosas, Bloody Mary's~ Check out our special holiday menus ~
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

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Paisan's Italian Ristorante

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Featured Items

Chef's Sashimi

Raw Oysters

Our Classics

Tuna Pizza*USD 16.00

EdamameUSD 7.00

Tuna Tartare*USD 16.00

Tostones Con Ceviche*USD 17.00

Rockshrimp TempuraUSD 19.00

Snacks

Salmon Tartare Taquito*

Shrimp Ceviche Taquito*

Screaming Orgasm*USD 16.00

Snapper SaladUSD 15.00

Salt & Pepper SquidUSD 12.00

French Onion Miso SoupUSD 9.00

Robata Grill

Chicken YakitoriUSD 10.00

Steak AnticuchoUSD 17.00

Pork BellyUSD 12.00

Miso Black CodUSD 23.00

Filet MignonUSD 27.00

Grilled OctopusUSD 18.00

Lamb Chops

Spare RibsUSD 19.00

Hamachi KamaUSD 20.00

Sea Scallops (2 Pieces)USD 14.00

Vegetables

Truffle CornUSD 8.00

Japanese BravasUSD 10.00

Wedge SaladUSD 9.00

Baby Bok ChoyUSD 9.00

Japanese EggplantUSD 10.00

Heirloom Tomatoes & BurrataUSD 10.00

Shimeji ButterUSD 11.00

Shishito PeppersUSD 10.00

Baby ZucchiniUSD 10.00

Sushi Bar

Bigeye Tuna*USD 16.00

Butter Krab Roll*USD 12.00

Rockshrimp Tempura*USD 16.00

Crispy Salmon Roll*USD 13.00

The Heat Roll*USD 16.00

Yellow Tail*USD 16.00

Wagyu Beef Tartare*USD 15.00

Navarro Salmon*USD 15.00

Octopus CevicheUSD 15.00

Hamachi G Roll*USD 16.00

Sushi or Sashimi

Bigeye Tuna*USD 2.50

EelUSD 5.00

Hamachi*USD 3.00

Salmon*USD 2.00

Madai*USD 2.00

Fluke*USD 3.00

Ikura*USD 5.00

OctopusUSD 2.00

Scallop*USD 3.50

Uni*USD 8.00

Striped Bass*USD 3.00

Yukke Wagyu Tartare*USD 12.00

Tuna Poke*USD 12.00

Salmon Kimchee Poke*USD 8.00

Pubbelly Sashimi

Bigeye Tuna*USD 16.00

Hamachi Poblano*USD 15.00

White Fish*USD 14.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable