Cafe Paisano in Longwood is the kind of family-run Italian spot that feels like a neighborhood secret worth protecting. Cozy, welcoming, and full of character, it delivers chicken parmesan with heart. The classic entree arrives as a generous, well-seasoned cutlet topped with bright pomodoro and melted mozzarella, accompanied by a salad and an impressively sized garlic knot, hearty, comforting, and deeply satisfying. But the standout is the chicken parm flatbread sandwich: pizza dough folded over hand-breaded chicken, sauce, and cheese, creating a chewy, indulgent hybrid between parm and pie. It's inventive, delicious, and memorable, the kind of dish that turns first-timers into regulars.
