Paliotti’s Italian Restaurant Abbotsford

    🍝 Paliotti’s in downtown Abbotsford is known for its warm, family-style Italian dining; guests love the generous portions, handcrafted pastas, and cozy trattoria atmosphere.

    The menu features classic Italian comfort dishes like baked tortellini, seafood fettuccine, and rich house-made sauces, along with antipasto appetizers, salads, and customizable pizzas. Its location on Essendene Avenue makes it a popular spot for both casual meals and celebrations, and diners consistently praise the friendly service, value, and delicious homestyle cooking.

    🌟 Known for Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo, Paliotti’s Special Pizzetta.

    🍽️ Paliotti's Menu

    See the full Paliotti's menu in Abbotsford, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🍽️ Appetizers

    Perfect for sharing or starting your meal with bold Italian inspired flavours.

    Fried Stuffed Pasta

    Stuffed cheese ravioli, lightly fried and served with a tomato pesto garlic dip.

    Fried Mozzarella

    Breaded and fried mozzarella, served with house made tomato sauce or Paliotti’s meat sauce.

    Baked Artichoke Spinach Dip

    Creamy blend of goat cheese, roasted garlic, onions, and bruschetta tomatoes.

    Chicken Fingers

    Breaded and deep fried chicken strips served with honey mustard dip.

    Chicken Wings

    Crispy wings tossed in hot, honey garlic, dry garlic cajun, or classic flavours.

    Calamari

    Lightly battered squid, deep fried and served with yogurt dip.

    Cajun Calamari

    Fried calamari sautéed with peppers, onions, garlic, and jalapeño.

    Sautéed Prawns

    Prawns sautéed and served with tomato pesto garlic dip.

    Gamberetti alla Sambuca

    Sautéed prawns with garlic and onions in a creamy sambuca sauce.

    Gamberetti alla Limone

    Prawns sautéed with garlic, capers, onions, lemon, and cream.

    Gamberetti alla Cajun

    Sautéed prawns in a hot and spicy cajun cream sauce.

    Mussels Appetizer

    Mussels sautéed with fresh garlic, onions, and capers.

    Scallops & Bacon

    Bacon wrapped scallops served with dipping sauce.

    Baked Meatballs

    Gluten free meatball served with gluten free gnocchi and sauce.

    Baby Back Ribs

    Tender pork ribs finished with BBQ, honey garlic, dry garlic cajun, or hot sauce.

    East Coast Prawns

    Large split prawns baked with garlic, herbs, butter, and breadcrumbs.

    🥣 Soups

    Comforting house made soups prepared with traditional Italian recipes.

    Minestrone Soup

    Vegetarian and gluten free soup with vegetables, beans, and pasta in tomato broth.

    Italian Wedding Soup

    Homemade chicken broth with tortellini, eggs, and Italian sausage.

    🥗 Salads

    Freshly prepared salads with house made dressings and classic Italian ingredients.

    Caesar Salad

    Crisp romaine with house made dressing, garlic croutons, and cheese.

    Green Salad

    Seven blend of greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, peppers, and olives.

    Italian Salad

    Mixed greens with artichokes, onions, peppers, roasted garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives.

    Spinach Salad

    Fresh spinach tossed with honey mustard dressing, bacon, egg, cheese, and almonds.

    European Salad

    Mixed greens with artichokes, onions, peppers, roasted garlic, tomatoes, feta, and olives.

    Tomato Bocconcini Salad

    Mixed greens with basil, pesto, onions, sun dried tomatoes, and capers.

    🥪 Baked Sandwiches

    Hearty oven baked sandwiches served hot and packed with flavour.

    Italian Club

    Chicken, bacon, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, and aioli mayo.

    Baked Meatball Sandwich

    House meatballs topped with mozzarella and meat sauce.

    Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

    Breaded chicken breast with pickled peppers, lettuce, tomato, mozzarella, and aioli mayo.

    🍞 Bread & Starters

    Fresh baked breads and light starters perfect for sharing.

    Garlic Bread

    Fresh bread baked with garlic and butter.

    Focaccia Bread with Dips

    Warm focaccia served with balsamic vinegar and olive oil dip.

    Four Cheese Garlic Bread

    Garlic bread topped with four cheeses and aglio seasoning.

    Bruschetta

    Garlic, onions, cheese, and bruschetta tomatoes finished with balsamic syrup.

    Margherita Pizzetta

    Pesto rubbed base topped with tomatoes and mozzarella.

    Pepperoni Pizzetta

    Classic pepperoni with a hot and sweet kick.

    🍕 Pizzetta Pizzas

    Personal sized pizzas made with classic and specialty toppings.

    Paliotti’s Special

    Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, mozzarella, and meat sauce.

    Hawaiian Deluxe

    Ham, pineapple, and bacon.

    Loaded Pizza

    Pepperoni, ham, bacon, shrimp, mushrooms, onions, and peppers.

    Meat Deluxe Pizza

    Pepperoni, sausage, capicollo, onions, garlic, peppers, mozzarella, and tomato sauce.

    Vegetarian Pizza

    Spinach, mushrooms, peppers, onions, artichokes, bruschetta tomatoes, and feta.

    Create Your Own Pizza

    Choose your toppings with tomato sauce and mozzarella.

    🍝 Paliotti Pasta

    Classic and specialty pastas prepared with house sauces and generous portions.

    Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

    Fettuccine tossed in butter, light garlic, and creamy white sauce with chicken.

    Fettuccine Chicken Paliotti

    Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, onions, garlic, fresh tomato, and brandy cream sauce.

    Fettuccine Paliotti

    Chicken, bacon, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and fresh tomato with your choice of sauce.

    Tortellini al Panna

    Meat stuffed tortellini with chicken, bacon, and asiago cream sauce.

    Penne con Pollo

    Chicken with mushrooms, garlic, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, artichokes, capers, onions, and rosé sauce.

    Cajun Chicken Penne

    Chicken with mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and spicy rosé sauce.

    Chicken Asiago Tortellini

    Cheese filled tortellini with capicollo ham, sun dried tomatoes, onions, garlic, and asiago cream.

    Chicken Curry Spaghettini

    Chicken with mushrooms, peppers, onions, garlic, peas, spinach, and medium spicy rosé sauce.

    Spaghettini Carbonara

    Bacon, egg, garlic, cheese, and cream sauce.

    Penne Calabrese

    Italian sausage with peppers, onions, garlic, mushrooms, and tomato sauce.

    Spaghettini & Meatballs

    Classic spaghetti with meatballs and meat sauce.

    Tortellini Rossi

    Meat stuffed tortellini with chicken, sausage, onions, garlic, capers, peppers, and spicy rosé sauce.

    Baked Lasagna

    Layered pasta baked with meat, cheese, and rosé sauce.

    Gnocchi Paliotti

    Potato gnocchi with chicken, sausage, ribs, meatball, capicollo ham, and tomato sauce.

    🍗 Chicken & Ribs

    Traditional chicken and rib dishes prepared with rich sauces and bold seasoning.

    Chicken Milanese

    Breaded and fried chicken breast served with lemon wedges.

    Cajun Honey Chicken Breast

    Marinated chicken breast, charbroiled with a spicy kick.

    Chicken Marsala

    Chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, onions, garlic, sherry, and cream.

    Chicken Parmesan

    Breaded chicken baked with tomato basil sauce and mozzarella.

    Honey Garlic Ribs

    Slow cooked pork ribs finished in house made honey garlic sauce.

    🥩 Veal

    Classic Italian veal dishes prepared with traditional sauces.

    Veal Milanese

    Breaded veal cutlets served with lemon wedges.

    Veal Marsala

    Veal sautéed with mushrooms and cream in a sherry sauce.

    Veal Parmesan

    Breaded veal baked with tomato sauce and cheese.

    🥩 Steak & Seafood

    Premium cuts and seafood dishes cooked to order.

    Black Angus Steak

    Center cut AAA charbroiled steak.

    New York Steak

    AAA charbroiled New York strip.

    Wild Salmon Piccata

    Salmon with prawns, artichokes, spinach, capers, and lemon wine cream sauce.

    East Coast Split Prawns

    Broiled prawns with garlic butter, herbs, and breadcrumbs.

    🍟 Sides

    Perfect additions to any main dish.

    Fries

    Crispy golden fries.

    Rice

    Steamed rice.

    Mashed Potatoes

    Creamy mashed potatoes.

    Sautéed Vegetables

    Seasonal vegetables sautéed in garlic.

    Meatballs

    House made meatballs.

    🔥 Paliotti's Specials

    Happy Hour (3–5:30 pm)

    Includes soup or salad and fresh bread with select menu options.

    Early-Bird Special (Tue–Sun until ~5:30 pm)

    Offering select pasta dishes with soup or salad at a great value.

    Paliotti's Menu Prices

    🍝 Italian

    🟢 Open Now
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    Monday Closed
    Tuesday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Wednesday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Thursday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Friday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Sunday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

    ⭐ Paliotti's Favourites

    Fettuccine Chicken Alfredo

    Creamy house made alfredo sauce tossed with fettuccine and tender chicken; one of the most ordered pasta dishes.

    Paliotti’s Special Pizzetta

    Pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, mozzarella, and meat sauce on a personal sized pizza.

    Chicken Parmesan

    Breaded chicken breast baked with tomato basil sauce and melted mozzarella; a classic comfort favourite.

    Gnocchi Paliotti

    Potato gnocchi served with chicken, sausage, ribs, meatball, capicollo ham, and rich tomato sauce.

    Baby Back Ribs

    Slow cooked pork ribs finished with BBQ or honey garlic sauce; known for being tender and flavourful.

    Calamari

    Lightly battered and fried squid served with dipping sauce; a popular starter to share.

    🍽️ Dining Experience

    Family Friendly Italian Dining

    Warm and welcoming dining room suited for families, groups, and casual date nights.

    Classic Italian Comfort Menu

    Large portions of pasta, pizza, and traditional Italian mains served fresh and made to order.

    Relaxed Sit Down Setting

    Comfortable seating with a neighbourhood restaurant feel rather than fine dining.

    🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

    Street Parking Nearby

    Convenient street parking available along Essendene Avenue and surrounding streets.

    Easy Access Location

    Located at street level with straightforward entry for most guests.

    Central Abbotsford Area

    Simple to reach from main roads and nearby residential neighbourhoods.

    📍 Landmarks & Location

    Downtown Abbotsford

    Located just east of downtown Abbotsford.

    Near Shops and Services

    Close to local shops, offices, and everyday amenities.

    Short Drive from Highway 1

    Easily accessible from Highway 1 via Clearbrook Road or McCallum Road.

    📱 Ordering Options

    Dine In Service

    Full sit down dining experience available.

    Takeout Available

    Many pastas, pizzas, and mains are popular for takeout orders.

    Group Friendly Portions

    Menu items are well suited for sharing and family style meals.

    💬 Customer Feedback

    Known for Generous Portions

    Guests often mention large serving sizes and good value.

    Comfort Food Favourite

    Frequently described as a go to spot for classic Italian comfort dishes.

    Friendly Service

    Staff are commonly noted as welcoming and attentive.