Paesano's Philly Style
Sandwich Spot, Italian Restaurant, and Gourmet Store$$$$
Bella Vista - Southwark, Philadelphia
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"Arista with roast suckling pig"(11 Tips)
"... ingredient combos. The Gustaio with home-made lamb sausage and red..."(7 Tips)
"fried lasagna (yes"(4 Tips)
"My favorites Bolognese, Zawzeech, & Meatloaf Parmesan"."(11 Tips)
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Ricky SherrillJuly 27, 2016I look forward to eating here every time I am in town. I am so glad that I don't live here because I would eat here too frequently. My favorites Bolognese, Zawzeech, & Meatloaf Parmesan". CA$H ONLY.
Jeff GibbardApril 26, 2014The United States has the best sandwiches of any country. Philly has the best sandwiches in the country. Paesanos has the best sandwiches in Philly. Ergo Paesanos has the best sandwiches in the world.
Ege IşıkMarch 9, 2017Philly Chese Steak is the best street food in the USA. Additionally, this is the best place you can eat it. Eat more and more when you have chance to get..
Sarah StephensMarch 1, 2015Amazing sandwiches with really unique ingredient combos. The Gustaio with home-made lamb sausage and red sun-dried cherries on mint crispy flatbread was phenomenal. Can really recommend this place !!
Stacy Bo BacyNovember 12, 2023Incredible food! Huge portions and ingredients are flavorful and fresh. Only fault I can find is that I can’t eat all my meals here.
Ditch work for an hour on a Friday afternoon and come in for a quick lunch. Order the meatball bosciaola sandwich, sit down, and enjoy. (Bring your laptop with you just in case.)- Amanda ShulmanApril 28, 2013The most epic sandwiches ever. Like ever. My favorite is the Bolognese, a fried lasagna (yes this is real) sandwich. Also check out the Paesano, the Arista, the Daddy Wad, and the veggie sandwiches.
The namesake and arista are both incredible. Pretty much can't go wrong here. And there's a pretty good sandwich with fried lasagna in it.
Travel + LeisureNovember 2, 2012The Bolognese, which layers fried lasagna with red sauce, smoked mozzarella, roasted peppers, sharp provolone, and a sunny-side-up egg, will make you forget all about those touristy cheesesteaks.
Brendan RastetterAugust 10, 2014This is where you'll find my favorite roast pork sandwich, the Arista w/ broccoli rabe, long hots and sharp provolone. It may be sacrilege to say, but this beats out DiNic's for me.
Philly.comJuly 2, 2014More than just sandwiches here.. try the Tuscan Tony hot dog – Sopressata wrapped all-beef dog with Bolognese, sharp provolone and Italian long hots. Read more
Men's Health MagJuly 9, 2012Go for the roasted suckling pig, provolone, and broccoli rabe in the "Arista". For an Italian cold-cut, go for the "Daddy Wad," packed with mortadella, salami, sopresatta, cappacolla and prosciutto.
Philadelphia MagazineAugust 29, 2012Anthony Bourdain stopped by Paesano's while in Philadelphia filming for his show The Layover. He and his crew tried four sandwiches: The Liveracce, the Gustaio, the Arista, and the Paesano.
Brad GrahamFebruary 27, 20141of2 Try one of Peter McAndrews’ famous sandwiches. Arista, Paesano, Gustaio. Their potatoes are roasted in duck fat and are smothered in provolone cheese. OMG.
Paesano’s sandwich shop is decidedly new-school thanks to chef Peter McNamara’s flourish: The Tuna Italiana throws herb-cheddar spread, hard-cooked egg, roasted tomatoes, arugula & chips into the mix.
Lance LacoffDecember 14, 2015One of philly's best sandwich spots - treat yourself to the bolognese or the paesano. Can't really go wrong here- Another favorite: Daddy Wad marries mortadella with pistachios, genoa salami, sopressata, capicola, prosciutto and sharp provolone with arugula, tomatoes, onions and sweet and hot peppers.
EaterApril 16, 2012Order the Paesano, the Arista, or the Bolognese. Take out-of-towners here to blow their minds. [Eater 38 Member]
One the best sandwich shops in the Italian market in south Philly. There crispy meatloaf Parmesan sandwich is out of this world.
Phil KatzMarch 19, 2016Best sandwiches on the planet. Just thinking about the diavolo sends my heart a flutter.
GourmetLiveMarch 24, 2011Think Slow Food in Italian Nonna’s kitchen with loud Irish roots...Crazy-delicious combos like the pulled roast suckling pig with broccoli rabe, Italian longhots and sharp provolone.- 34th Street MagazineNovember 6, 2012These sandwiches put the cheesesteak to shame. Get the Arista with roast suckling pig and wash it down with a root beer.
- Philadelphia MagazineOctober 6, 2010The Bolognese Sandwich is a must try. The homemade lasagna is battered and fried—fried!—then topped with all of the above. And an egg, if you’re really brave. Read more
Katrina Arey (Croswell)December 2, 2014The paesano is a thing of beauty- messy but beautiful. Perhaps my favorite sandwich in Philadelphia
Bill MartellaNovember 18, 2012Pork sandwich was dynamite. Brisket pretty good too, would benefit from a thicker cut. Mmmmm
Raj S.February 25, 2012RC Cola on tap. Instant classic. Get the Liveracce or the classic Paesano. Seriously impressive.
Aaron WilliamsFebruary 22, 2013The liveracce sandwich is so damn good. You'll be doing yourself an injustice if you didn't.
Barrett LaneApril 1, 2013You could easily split one of these enormous filling sandwiches...but why? Get the Paesano.- Brad GrahamFebruary 27, 20141of2 Try one of Peter McAndrews’ famous sandwiches. Arista, Paesano, Gustaio.
ConciergeNovember 5, 2011The Arista- "whole roast suckling pig with broccoli rabe and sharp provolone!. Need I say more?
Chris WallaceOctober 22, 2011These are honestly some of the best sandwiches in town. And this is a sandwich town.
Nancy RobinsonMarch 29, 2010Unbelievably good! Try the lamb sausage, cherry, fennel, gargonzola sandwich and have your mind blown
Steve ScarlataDecember 22, 2012Nothing on the liverrace sounds like it goes together until you taste it. Possibly the best sandwich I've ever eaten.
Favorite hoagie in town. Don't even bother anywhere else.- Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 20, 2010
Try the daily specials. Just had one--Pasticcio. Check me out on Foodspotting for details.
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Paesano's Philly Style
943 S 9th St (at Carpenter St)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19147
United States
Heart of the Italian Market
Open until 7:00 PM (Show more)
- Wed–Fri
- 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(215) 440-0371
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