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Family-owned since 1984, Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar features a seasonal menu of new Italian dishes with an emphasis on regional preparations and an influence from Italian wines. We also offer Vegan options and can prepare several dishes at GLUTEN FREE.

Proprietors Rick, Andrew, and Elissa offer guests a true Italian experience... beyond what goes on in the kitchen. The restaurant offers three levels of Italian language classes taught by Sicilian-born, Salvatore Bissaccia; Italian cooking classes; a popular series of wine tastings and wine education classes; private parties at the restaurant or off site; an annual guided “dine and wine” excursion to Italy; and theme wine dinners featuring vintners visiting from Italy.

 

The main dining room has seating for 160 guests. The cozy banquet room may seat up to 65 with additional space available on the adjacent Italian inspired patio for another 20 guests. For more intimate gatherings, the private wine room is perfect for small get-togethers or meetings. A full-service catering team is available for on and off-site events.

 

We take our Happy Hour (M-F, 3-5) outside to our "Euro style" patio in the summer and show Italian inspired movies there on Saturday nights.

We’re located at 3411 Washtenaw Avenue in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Plenty of onsite parking.

AWARDS

 

Since 1984, Paesano Restaurant & Wine Bar has received numerous national and international awards, as well as public and industry recognition, for it's wonderful Italian Wine List. Here is a list of those accolades:

VOTED BEST ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 

BEST PASTA & BEST LUNCH 

by Current Magazine readers 

VOTED #1 ITALIAN RESTAURANT 

in Ann Arbor by MLIVE readers 

REVIEWED & SELECTED #4 BEST 

ITALIAN RESTAURANT IN MICHIGAN 

by MLIVE food writers 

“Certificate of Excellence ” by Trip Advisor 

“Award of Excellence” Winner, 

Wine Spectator Magazine, every year since 2008 

Named to Michigan’s “Best Places to Visit” by Midwest Living Magazine 

Grand Prize Winner Best Wine List in America by Restaurant Hospitality Magazine 

National Award Winner by Sante Magazine Voted “Best Wine List” by Metro Times Magazine 

Named one of “America’s Best Wine Restaurants” by Wine Enthusiast magazine 

Voted “Best Italian” by AnnArbor.com 

Named “Top Business Restaurant” 

by dbusiness Magazine 

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