Pauline's Italian Cuisine
$$$ • Italian, Pet Friendly
Hours:
765 NJ-34, Matawan
(732) 583-7808
About Pauline's Italian Cuisine
Customers' Favorites
Sausage and Penne & Broccoli Rabe
Sweet and Sour Calamari
Penne Vodka with Shrimp
Pauline's Salad for 2
Mussels Fra Diavolo
Chicken Parmigiana
Stuffed Veal Chop
Saltimbocca Veal
Veal Parmigiana
Chicken Marsala
Pauline's Italian Cuisine Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 9PM |
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Pauline's Italian Cuisine is a hidden gem that offers fantastic service, making customers feel like home. The ambiance is exceptional, and the food is off the charts, featuring dishes like the Black Rigatoni with lobster and filet mignon. This BYOB restaurant is family owned and operated, providing great courtesy and attention that makes it definitely worth a return trip. Many guests praise the restaurant for its delicious Italian dishes, especially the gnocchi, which is often available and highly recommended.
The restaurant is beautifully decorated and well-managed, with staff sharing stories and offering fresh bread shipped daily from Brooklyn. The meal includes a variety of well-cooked dishes such as baked clams, shrimp scampi, calamari, fresh mozzarella, fried cheese balls, sausage soup, and salads. Entrees like Lobster with Angel Hair in Pink sauce and Osso Buco are mouth-watering and delicious. Guests also enjoy Italian pastries like pistachio cake and Tiramisu to end their meals.
The restaurant’s small size adds to its charm, and many customers appreciate the excellent packaging for online orders, ensuring no spills and perfect presentation. With an array of specials every night, Pauline's Italian Cuisine delivers a wonderful dining experience with great flavors and attentive staff, making every visit memorable. Overall, it is a place where great food and family atmosphere come together, and many believe it is a must-visit.