Welcome to Paolo's Maine! Located in the historic Fort Andross Mill in downtown Brunswick, Maine,Paolo’s brings timeless Italian-American dining, warm hospitality, and a lively neighborhood restaurant feel to Maine’s Midcoast. This new Brunswick restaurant from Jeremy and Marina Kratzer, the team behind Dutchman’s Wood-fired bagels, offers an inviting dinner destination for visitors exploring Maine Street, the Androscoggin River waterfront, Bowdoin College, and the shops, galleries, and cultural attractions that make downtown Brunswick such a popular place to visit.
Paolo’s takes inspiration from classic Italian-American restaurants, with a menu that reflects a New Jersey approach to comforting, flavorful food. Guests can expect wood-fired pizza, house-made pasta, fresh salads, shareable plates, and hearty entrées designed for a relaxed evening out. Menu highlights have included Jersey Shore pizza with clams and pickled peppers, bucatini with preserved lemon, anchovy, Calabrian chili, and breadcrumbs, charred broccolini, Caesar salad, and chicken Parmesan. VIEW MENU >
The restaurant’s setting inside Fort Andross adds to the experience. With its historic brick mill architecture and convenient location near downtown Brunswick’s main shopping and dining district, Paolo’s is an excellent choice for date night, dinner with friends, a special family meal, or a memorable stop during a Midcoast Maine getaway. Visitors can enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage before dinner, then settle in for a meal that blends nostalgia, comfort, and contemporary style.
Paolo’s is also a great addition to Brunswick’s growing culinary scene, offering another reason to plan a food-focused visit to one of Maine’s most walkable downtowns. If you are looking for Italian food in Brunswick, wood-fired pizza near Maine Street, or a stylish restaurant near Portland and Freeport, Paolo’s offers a delicious new dining experience in the heart of town.
Location: 14 Maine St Ste 0321, Brunswick, ME 04011
Parking: Located in the former Frontier/Nomad space in the Fort Andross Mill building in Brunswick. Parking right in front of the restaurant, on the back of the Fort Andross Mill building. VIEW PARKING