Paisan's Italian Ristorante-Cary

3.7 (21)

$30 and under

Italian

1275 NW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27513

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighbourhood gem
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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Website
http://www.caryitalian.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ralph Sitero & Jamin
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
Maynard Crossing
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
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

BuschettaUSD 7.00
Roma tomatoes, basil, Bermuda onion & balsamic vinegar. Topped with Buffalo Mozzarella & served on crostini
Side FriesUSD 6.00
CapreseUSD 8.00
Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil, drizzled with balsamic reduction
Mozzarella FritaUSD 8.00
Stuffed MushroomsUSD 10.00
A combination of veal, sausage, herbs & wine, topped with spinach & fontina cheese
Calamari FrittiUSD 9.00
Not just rings! Served with spicy marinara & creamy pesto
Mussels Bianca or MarinaraUSD 10.00
Sauteed in a white wine sauce or tomato sauce with fresh herbs
Clams CasinoUSD 10.00
Baked with prosciutto, pancetta, a medley of peppers, onions, garlic & wine
Clams OreganatoUSD 10.00
Stuffed & baked with roasted garlic, olive oil, herbs, lemon, wine & breadcrumbs

Soup & Salad

Caesar Salad
Anchovie / Caesar dressing
- SmUSD 6.00
Tossed Mixed Green
Baby lettuces, tomatoes, black olives, carrots, celery & red onion. Dressings: balsamic vinaigrette, Italian, ranch, or creamy gorgonzola cheese
- SmUSD 6.00
Gorgonzola Salad
Gorgonzola crumble dressing, tomatoes & red onion served on a wedge of romaine lettuce
- SmUSD 6.00
Mediterranean Wedge
Romaine lettuce, feta cheese, Kalamata olives, pepperoncinis, tomato & red onion
- SmUSD 7.00
Italian Chef Salad
Crisp romaine topped with salami, capicola, provolone, artichoke hearts, tomato, kalamata olives, and red onion. Served with choice of dressing
- LgUSD 12.00
Chicken Ceasar SaladUSD 12.00
Tuscan Shrimp Salad
Searued Jumbo Shrimp over tomato, cucumber & red onion with fresh basil, garlic & EVOO
- LgUSD 12.00
Seafood Bisque
- CupUSD 6.00
- BowlUSD 8.00
Soup of the Day
- CupUSD 6.00
- BowlUSD 8.00

Pizza

One size, hand tossed & baked to perfection! Choose up to 3 toppings, cheese is already included $12: Anchovies, Eggplant, Meatballs, Roasted Peppers, Artichoke Hearts, Feta, Mushrooms, Spinach, Black Olives, Italian Sausage, Onion, Sun-dried Tomato, Kalamata Olive, Pepperoni, Pepperoncinis, Tomatoes. Whole wheat or Gluten free pasta available at an additional $2 charge

Margherita PizzaUSD 12.00
Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella & fresh basil
Mediterranean PizzaUSD 13.00
Sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, pesto, Feta cheese & artichoke hearts

Pasta Casalingo

Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 10.00
SpaghettiUSD 10.00
Hearty tomato "gravy" & meatballs or sausage
RavioliUSD 12.00
Fluffy cheese with tomato gravy
Spaghetti BologneseUSD 12.00
Slow cooked creamy tomato & meat sauce, tossed with spaghetti
Baked ZitiUSD 13.00
Served with a meatball or sausage
LasagnaUSD 13.00
The best you ever tasted!
Roasted Vegetable LasagnaUSD 13.00
Layers of eggplant, zucchini, spinach, squash & mushrooms
Penne alla VodkaUSD 13.00
Vodka cream sauce sautéed with prosciutto & pancetta
Penne Santa LuciaUSD 13.00
Sliced Italian sausage, roasted medley of peppers & tomatoes, sautéed in a pink sauce & tossed in penne. Finished with fresh melted mozzarella
Linguine & Clam or MusselsUSD 14.00
Fresh Clams or Mussels. Served in a red or white sauce tossed with linguine
Penne RusticaUSD 10.00
Sauteed artichoke hearts, mushrooms, roasted peppers & spinach finished in a lemon wine sauce & topped with feta cheese
Shrimp Fra DiavoloUSD 13.00
The Devil" twist on shrimp! Served with linguine
Shrimp ScampiUSD 13.00
Shrimp with lemon, garlic butter, white wine & herbs sautéed to perfection. Served with linguine

Paninis & Sandwiches

Wedges (6 Inch Sub)USD 10.00
Veal, Chicken, or Eggplant Parmesan meatball Parmesan. Comes with choice of side
PaninisUSD 10.00
Grilled press sandwiches
ItalianUSD 10.00
Capicola, Salami, Provolone, served with fries
Bacon & Cheese SandwichUSD 10.00
Mayo, lettuce, tomato, bacon & provolone, served with fries
Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, Baked Ham and Provolone, served with fries
Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 10.00
Mayo, Lettuce, tomato, provolone & chicken. Served with fries

Reviews

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

3.7

(21)

3.8Food
3.9Service
3.7Ambience
3.7Value

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21 Reviews

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Paulie
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill17 reviews
3.0
Dined on 11 March 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Was talked into going here. Never knew it was in Cary. Overall, very average. We asked the waiter about the Veal Sinatra his response was "it is made with veal". That was helpful. There is better Italian in Cary.
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ElkeS Gold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill19 reviews
1.0
Dined on 18 February 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived, the Restaurant was closed and not open for lunch
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ShyamalS
Los Angeles3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 18 February 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We ordered a vegetarian version of the spinach ravioli and to be honest the ravioli was under cooked. My son had a Mac n cheese and that was ok. I will say though the service was good and the waitress took good care of us.
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AllanW
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for Valentines. Nice venue in that it is not so loud and the atmosphere is quite nice. Not a huge place, but the spacing between the tables is nice. Food was good, standard Italian fare at a reasonable price. Wednesday has half price bottles of wine which was a big plus! Appetizers (calamari and stuffed mushrooms) were very good, their fresh bread was very good. Soup and salads nice. Food was good, but nothing really special. Had the veggie lasagna and my wife had the veal and shrimp over pasta. Both very good, but I like with a bit more garlic, basil and other spices.
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canesjohn Gold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill28 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 February 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Well prepared Italian food in a casual atmosphere. Service was very good. Would not recommend anything but basic cocktails. Wine list had some good selections at very reasonable prices, especially on Wednesdays when bottles are half price.
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Bhumke
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill7 reviews
1.0
Dined on 13 February 2018
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Very disappointed. This was a birthday celebration that I made a special reservation and restaurant NEVER mentioned it! I ordered a salad w/chicken and requested it to come out with my husbands entree. My order came out AFTER my husband finished eating. Then I ended up getting sick from the grilled chicken. My advise this restaurant does NOT offer any service or good food, but charges a lot! Over $50 for a salad, veal parmesean, grilled chicken salad, and 1 glass house wine. Very disappointed.
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CaryResident
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 22 September 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Seems like they have new owners and staff. Service was slow. Our waitress didn't bring us bread or ask for Parmesan cheese on our entrees. Food is good, but doesn't compensate for the lackluster service.
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WillGoAgain
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill15 reviews
2.0
Dined on 9 September 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Unfortunately service was extremely slow, my date's food came out 10 minutes before mine and the center of mine (lasagna) was not warm. They offered us a free dessert which was a nice gesture but would have preferred a timely meal.
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Sparky
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 September 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Real Italian. Best lasagna wife has ever had. Calamari cooked perfectly. Stuffed mushrooms best ever. Good Italian wines at fair prices. We will be back!! PS: BADGER'S BY 30PTS.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Surrey7 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 August 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Meal was excellent, and portions are large. We had a small mistake on the cocktail order which was immediately corrected without hesitation.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Tue 11:00 am–3:30 pm
Website
http://www.caryitalian.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ralph Sitero & Jamin
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
Maynard Crossing
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
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Paisan's Italian Ristorante-Cary

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

BuschettaUSD 7.00

Side FriesUSD 6.00

CapreseUSD 8.00

Mozzarella FritaUSD 8.00

Stuffed MushroomsUSD 10.00

Calamari FrittiUSD 9.00

Mussels Bianca or MarinaraUSD 10.00

Clams CasinoUSD 10.00

Clams OreganatoUSD 10.00

Soup & Salad

Caesar Salad

Tossed Mixed Green

Gorgonzola Salad

Mediterranean Wedge

Italian Chef Salad

Chicken Ceasar SaladUSD 12.00

Tuscan Shrimp Salad

Seafood Bisque

Soup of the Day

Pizza

Margherita PizzaUSD 12.00

Mediterranean PizzaUSD 13.00

Pasta Casalingo

Spaghetti MarinaraUSD 10.00

SpaghettiUSD 10.00

RavioliUSD 12.00

Spaghetti BologneseUSD 12.00

Baked ZitiUSD 13.00

LasagnaUSD 13.00

Roasted Vegetable LasagnaUSD 13.00

Penne alla VodkaUSD 13.00

Penne Santa LuciaUSD 13.00

Linguine & Clam or MusselsUSD 14.00

Penne RusticaUSD 10.00

Shrimp Fra DiavoloUSD 13.00

Shrimp ScampiUSD 13.00

Paninis & Sandwiches

Wedges (6 Inch Sub)USD 10.00

PaninisUSD 10.00

ItalianUSD 10.00

Bacon & Cheese SandwichUSD 10.00

Ham and Cheese Sandwich

Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 10.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable