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Paesanos - River Walk, San Antonio, TX

Paesanos - River Walk

4.5
4.5
2214 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Walk-ins welcome! An iconic San Antonio River Walk restaurant, Paesanos is where locals and visitors come to enjoy an Italian meal in a sophisticated, yet relaxed setting. Located on the beautiful River Walk dine al fresco on our spacious riverside patio and let the cares of the day slip away.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 227-2782
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Raul Mendoza
  • Private party facilities
    We’ll put the menus from all five Paesanos restaurants at your fingertips to make your next catered function perfect.We can bring our off-site catering services to just about anywhere. Relax and enjoy the company of your guests while leaving the rest to us.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Presa
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,214 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paesanos - River Walk offers a delightful dining experience with its prime location along the Riverwalk. Known for its "delicious food" and "excellent service," diners enjoy the diverse menu featuring Italian delights like Shrimp Paesano and Parmesan Crusted Chicken. The "beautiful setting" and attentive staff make it a must-visit for those exploring San Antonio.

2,214 Reviews
  1. Ashley

    VIP

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at this location. Definitely recommend getting a reservation ahead of time due to how many people were wanting a table.  the service and food were phenomenal and we will definitely be returning. We had the chicken Parmesan lobster, ravioli, and a side of mozzarella sticks. Very yummy!

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  2. Jeff

    VIP

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The special salad and pizza were outstanding ! I also always enjoy shrimp Paesano.

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  3. Carol

    Austin

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was not the Paesanos I remember; It has not aged well. I did read reviews before we went, and while concerned at the number of negative reviews, thought it just could not be that bad as I had enjoyed it so much in prior years. Very wrong. Previous experiences were great with excellent service, delicious food and quality drinks. Upon entering the restaurant I was shocked to see how run down everything appeared. It was loud and tight…unlike previous times. On this occasion we started by ordering some rose wine by the glass (on the menu) but were informed it would only be sold by the bottle…? Is it dry or sweet? Server didn’t know (and did not offer to find out). After trying our mediocre gin and tonics we approached the bar tender to inquire about other wine options. Turns out rose was available by the glass after all…? I ordered the grilled artichokes which was the highlight of a dismal meal followed by the shrimp Paesanos which was a mess of overly battered shrimp, with a bland butter and lemon sauce, and a pile of sticky pasta in the middle. I would urge folks to read the online reviews before considering going. It really is that bad. Other than its convenient location on the Riverwalk and the great company I was enjoying, I am struggling to come up with much about the experience that was positive. On top of that, it cost us over $200 for meal for three people which, if the experience had been as I remember, would not have been an issue.

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  4. Juan

    San Antonio

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    El restaurante cuenta con una increíble ubicación sobre el Riverwalk. Merece la pena visitarlo. La comida está bien aunque nada espectacular.

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  5. Alex

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Parmesan crusted snapper & crab stuffed salmon were excellent. Spencer was a great waiter.

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  6. LeighAnn

    San Antonio

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve eaten at Paesano’s at the RiverWalk since 2014. Tonight was the worst experience we’ve had there. Our appetizer came out before they’d brought us plates, bread or drinks. It was cold before the server came by our table again, so we sent it back. My husband ordered a beer & they brought beer glasses for our water & a small water glass for the beer. When we inquired about switching to the correct beer glass, the server said, “Those [the smaller glass] are our beer glasses.” What?! Our entrées came lukewarm at best when brought to the table. I’d ordered Frutti di mer, which included 1/2 a lobster tail, but was given no lobster fork to remove the meat with. We felt rushed through our meal & felt like they were amateurs at serving a nicer dinner than most of the restaurants at the River Walk provide. It was terribly disappointing, especially after spending over $100 for dinner for two. I miss the old Parsano’s where the staff wasn’t on their phones constantly, where the client experience was top notch with exceptional service & where I didn’t feel I was being rushed in a restaurant providing fast food-type dining experiences. Shame on you, Paesano’s. Get your act together.

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  7. Randy

    East Texas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabriel was our server. He's one of the final servers we've ever encountered in the week. We've been in San Antonio on the Riverwalk. It's the best food we've ever had. Wonderful experience. The shrimp paisano is great and the desserts are delicious

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  8. Jose

    San Antonio

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It is tough to write a bad review about Paesanos since it is an important restaurant in San Antonio but my hope is this review will be read by management and help them improve. As a little background, I was in charge to select a place to each with my coworkers and celebrate the end of the year. The restaurant is located at a prime location by the river. For a Monday, I was surprised to see it so full. The waiter was quick to take our drink orders. A cocktail was ordered by someone else in my party and she enjoyed it a lot. The bartender must be very good. The service was ok but unfortunately he missed to bring us plates with the order since we were sharing so the food got a bit cold by the time the extra plates arrived. Unfortunately, the food temperature itself was not a factor to the rating I gave, the main entrees were simply not good enough. Only the Shrimp Paesanos were as good as always but the rest was subpar. We ordered a medium rare 20oz Cowboy Ribeye, brocollini, the shrimps, and a Mediterranean salad. The steak was slightly undercooked but it was still eatable but it was flavorless. I had to add some salt because I could barely taste any flavor. The salad was ok but nothing spectacular. The penne pasta was not good either. The appetizers were very good and that was the only items that we really enjoyed. Please correct this. I hope things improve in the near future.

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  9. Jammie

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and location right on the Riverwalk. Our service was perfect too!

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  10. Trevor

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and good company! Our service was good and food was excellent. Cheesecake was delicious and enough to share!

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Paesanos - River Walk is rated 4.5 stars by 2214 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 45 times today
Google Map for Paesanos - River Walk

111 W Crockett St, Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78205

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Presa
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Raul Mendoza
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (210) 227-2782
  • Private party facilities
    We’ll put the menus from all five Paesanos restaurants at your fingertips to make your next catered function perfect.We can bring our off-site catering services to just about anywhere. Relax and enjoy the company of your guests while leaving the rest to us.
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