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Paul & Jimmy's has been slinging old-world Southern Italian since 1950, and after a stunning top-to-bottom renovation, this New York Times-applauded neighborhood legend is back and better than ever under the ownership of husband and wife duo Vinny & Melanie Russo.
Grab your $79 pulse (a $151 value) for a 3 Course Dinner For Two that includes 1 Appetizer, 2 Entrees, 1 Dessert, as well as 2 Cocktails, Glasses of Wine, or Beers.
Think homemade pastas, succulent meats, fresh seafood, inventive cocktails and sumptuous wine, all of which have been perfected over three generations. The room now matches the ambition: retro charm dialed up with a chic, elegant refresh, cozy booths inside for old-school hush, and a brand-new streetside setup for people-watching Gramercy's best.
Start things off with the Calamari Fritti, crispy, golden, classic, served with a marinara. Move on to mains like the Linguine Alle Vongole repping little neck clams in white wine, garlic, and olive oil. Of course, you have to try the Bistecca Alla Pizzaiola, a black Angus NY strip smothered in peppers, mushrooms, and marinara, or the Filetto Di Salmone Con Asparagi that pairs salmon with asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes in a mustard cream sauce. And if you came for one thing and one thing only, it's the famous Chicken Parm.
Save room, because the Tiramisu here is just another decadent reason people come back. Wash it all down with a glass from their well-curated wine list or a classic cocktail shaken up right. Regulars have been coming for forty, fifty, sixty years. You're about to find out why...
Some restaurants serve food. Paul & Jimmy's serves history, and since 1950, they've been doing it on Irving Place without ever losing the plot. This is a Gramercy institution in the truest sense. We're talking a generational establishment with a commitment to Southern Italian cooking that hasn't wavered since Cosmo Azzollini first waited tables here before buying the place outright in 1968.
The kitchen still belongs to Executive Chef Greg Azzollini, the third generation to take up the culinary mantle, and his résumé reads like a love letter to Italian cooking. Think culinary school at the Institute of Culinary Education, a stint at Lupa Osteria, and further training in Italy before coming home. The result is old-world Southern Italian food made with delish delights like mozzarella made fresh daily and pasta made in-house every day — including several recipes revived from a handwritten cookbook dating back to the restaurant's earliest days, uncovered during a recent renovation.
Vinny and Melanie Russo, who trace their own roots to Naples, had been regulars at Paul & Jimmy's since 2003 before they fell hard enough for the place to buy it themselves. The retro DNA is still there in the warm lighting, cozy booths, and old-school Italian charm, but it's been given a chic, upgraded finish that reads fresh without erasing seventy-five years of memory. A new sidewalk cafe out front lets you soak up Gramercy's energy while you eat, giving the whole experience a second gear. Settle into a booth inside for that timeless, old-world hush, or grab a table outside and let the neighborhood do the rest.
The New York Times has taken notice, too — Florence Fabricant featured Paul & Jimmy's in her "Off the Menu" column on April 28, 2026, proof that seventy-five years in, this Gramercy institution is still very much worth talking about. Same Paul & Jimmy's. Better than ever. Gramercy's best-kept secret is out.
What really sets Paul & Jimmy's apart, though, is the crowd it keeps. This is a neighborhood spot where regulars have been coming for forty, fifty, sixty years, and where staff can often tell a twenty-something what their parents or grandparents used to order. That's not nostalgia marketing. That's just what happens when a restaurant treats its customers like family for three generations running…
All selections will be made from the restaurant's full dinner menu.
Your $79 3 Course Dinner For Two (a $151 value):
Paul & Jimmy’s earns a superb 4.4 Stars from 410+ reviews on OpenTable including:
"5/5 Stars – an absolute white tablecloth gem in Gramercy! Just had the pleasure of dining at Paul & Jimmy’s and wow—what a spectacular transformation! The food stays true to its old-world roots: rich, authentic Southern Italian dishes made with heart and tradition. We started with the calamari (perfectly crispy) and moved on to the spaghetti carbonara and osso buco—every bite was comforting, flavorful, and exactly what you’d hope for from a family-run classic. If you’re looking for genuine NYC Italian with history, incredible food, and now a stunning refreshed interior, Paul & Jimmy’s is not to be missed. Highly recommend!"
"Excellent neighborhood spot. Friendly and accommodating staff (shout out to Fernando!). Love the outdoor seating area to enjoy a few drinks and eats. Food was delicious! Had the burrata and beet appetizer, the vodka rigatoni made spicy (pasta was cooked perfectly and loved that it wasn’t swimming in sauce) and that tiramisu…WOW! Will def make this a frequent spot!"
"This place was a great choice, my wife and I loved it. Great food and drinks, wonderful staff. Nice and quiet dining room. We are looking forward to next time."
Paul & Jimmy’s Website | Google Reviews
May purchase as many vouchers as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Multiple vouchers may be combined for larger groups.
Tax & tip not included; reservations required.
Additional cost added for the difference of higher priced menu items.
Expires on Friday November 6, 2026.
