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Pagliacci's

One of the most popular Italian restaurants in town. Intimate settings and addictively scrumptious endless free bread. Always a good experience.

Address: 1011 Broad St
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-10PM
Price: Starters $7-15, pastas & mains $14-28
Website: pagliaccis.ca (opens in a new tab)

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