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Papa Joes Iacominis in Akron
Phone: +1 330-923-7999
Site: https://www.papajoes.com/
Site: https://www.papajoes.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:4–9PM
- Wednesday:4–9PM
- Thursday:4–9PM
- Friday:4–9PM
- Saturday:4–9PM
- Sunday:4–9PM
Comments (199)
Had a great time along with 3 other couples, so there were 8 of us. It could not have been a more rewarding and amazing experience from A- Z. Great appetizers Our Server Jenn knew exactly how to cater to each individual person with no sweat. Quite the place . Food is amazing. Spinach Cannelloni is a must
Just had a fourth family gathering. I cant say enough good things about how amazing everyone is. From the owners to the bartenders wait staff and kitchen it never disappoints. We rented the wine room this time and everything was perfect! Thank you Papa Joes for everything! I love going to the bar and having cocktails and dinner by myself since my husband passed away (it was our favorite place) Lori, Sandy and Anthony are TRULY appreciated and make me feel so welcome. Thank you Papa Joes for everything you are to the area. Terri Czoper
First time NOT an excellent experience. Was not told when making reservation for 10, that it would be a special limited menu. Second, no parking available. After 3 trips around lot, parked across the street. At 72 not so quick and agile trying to dodge traffic on a busy street. Service not good. Tremendously over booked. Had to ask to have drinks refilled multiple times and the same with any other needs at the table. Did not short tip to waitress, as this seemed more of a management problem of over booking for available staff! Will probably be a long time before returning, if ever.
By far the best Italian place in the area. Food was delicious, hot, and fresh. Nothing seemed frozen or from a can. Ordered the calamari, eggplant parm, lobster bisque, fettuccine Alfredo. All were amazing, will probably start coming here weekly.
Don’t bother making a reservation. They do not honor them. My husband made one literally 2 weeks in advance and when we came in, they put our name at the bottom of the list. Apparently, they didn’t expect to be so busy on valentines weekend and put us on the list with all the other people that made reservations.they didn’t save tables for a single person. Very disappointing. Always delicious though. Make sure to get their white French!!
Normally amazing.last Easter though prime rib was cold .rolls were very late cold and hard couldnt even absorb butter. Friends well done steak was rare I ate nothing.took home and recooked it all myself.
Nice atmosphere and great service. Lasagna was good but not great. If you love sweet sauce, lots of cheese and minimal if any ricotta cheese this is for you.
Old school dining. Experienced staff, nice wine menu and good choice of Italian dishes. Everyone in our party was very satisfied. This place is busy for obvious reasons.
We recently visited Papa Joes for a friends wedding dinner. The whole party received amazing service and the food was divine. They made such a memorable evening for the bride and groom.
Honestly a bit disappointed. They had a group of 4 workers standing around being pretty loud in the middle if the dining area.The food was - okay , nothing spectacular. I am not sure where they get their noodles / sauce - that a bowl of spaghetti is 17$I try not to give one stars, so heres 2 , you earned 1.
Food: Some of the best Italian food I have had outside of Italy. Probably even gives it a run for its money. The menu is not as large as I have seen, but I guess that is a good thing because they focus on what they do well. The calamari is a good example of what it should taste like when cooked right. Not chewy at all. Light fry resulting in tender, not overly oily pieces. The carbonara was amazing, rich and velvety texture. Pork chop was tender and flavorful. They do have a market here to buy foods prepared. I did not try anything so cannot compare.Atmosphere: Very big place. Many different dining rooms. Each with its own wonderful decor. Everything was very clean. We walked through kitchen, which was very large also and spotless. This is a place you will want to mind your manners, mature feel.Service: The front of the house is kind and professional. The waitress was a little tight but very professional and paced the meal appropriately.Overall I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a world class Italian meal.
Went there for Fathers day dinner, with my sister in law and niece. It was a wonderful meal and service.
Great food and excellent service in a nice atmosphere! Good wine list, too.
We were able to get a table in 15 minutes on a busy Saturday night. Strong martinis. The famous white French dressing creamy and delicious. Perfectly cooked calamari, yummy meatballs, salmon seasoned just right, ravioli, spinach cannelloni, and cannoli to top it all off! Great celebration meal! 🎉
Absolute TOP NOTCH food. We have eaten here three times and each time had something different. Each time the food seemed better than the one before. Wine prices are retail so you’re not paying anything extra on your drinks either.Each server was also outstanding.Can’t wait to go back!
Papa Joe’s is a landmark, must visit destination restaurant in Akron. I’m not sure why I haven’t reviewed this amazing place other than it’s so close to home and we are here constantly. The location is easily accessible for anyone in Cuyahoga Falls or Akron. The interior has a mix of rooms that are all unique and the bar has a classic thirties vibe that is timeless. There is a large room for groups that we have used for wedding rehearsals as well as my parents 50th anniversary party. The food here is always spectacular and there is nothing on the menu that ever disappoints. I especially like the lasagna and the lemon chicken. The wine list is over the top and the desert menu will delight everyone. There is a store located on the north side of the building that offers you the ability to build your own carry out orders and make wine purchases. It’s an awesome place to go for party dishes like there twice baked potatoes and lasagna trays. This is one of my all time favorite places in the Akron area! I’ll add some photos on my next visit……
Went to this restaurant due to us being in the area and wanting to try something new. Description says casual dining, but let me say right away that we were underdressed. Everyone here was dressed like they were going to a church service or a college graduation. Anyhow, besides the dress issue, the food tasted pretty good and the quality of it seemed very high. Service was a tad slow at times but when our waitress did tend to us she was amazing. Prices are average for the area and for this type of establishment, and the specials they have seemed quite enticing.
Fantastic find. Great service and delicious food. This is the type of family business that we love to support. We had Cashew Crusted Trout and Chicken Marsala. Both were perfect. Was able to see the kitchen... Very clean and quick moving staff.
This place is great if you like bland, uninspiring, pricey food. I’ve had better lasagna out of the freezer section at the grocery store. Which was supposed to be one of their most popular items! They do though have a set clientele with early bird diners so if any of this fits your criteria you’ll probably love Papa Joes.
This restaurant was a throwback if you ever watched the movie Matilda this reminds of the fancy resturants from that. First, the service was terrible not only did the waitress not really tend to the table she would walk away when making requests. At the end of the night the staff kept staring at us and walking by every few minutes it made us uncomfortable. The restaurant still had 30 minutes before closing and we were finishing our drinks. We order about 4 drinks each and appetizers and dessert. The calamari was a large portion okay flavor. The stuffed mushrooms are a miss do not need to order or buy the only tasted like Thanksgiving stuffing. The bread tho! That was an award winner. It was an entire loaf of heaven would go back for that loaf alone. The coffee cocktails very good went well with the dessert. The tiramisu not worth it if you like tiramisu mushy and has a weak balance of flavors. Not the worst place had its highlights but overall just average.
Perfect meal, perfect service, and perfect ambience. We have been coming to Papa Joes for 40 years and never been disappointed. We had the sauerkraut balls appetizer, cashew encrusted trout and chicken francais entrees, and cheesecake for dessert.
Food was great!! I have not had a bad experience there yet, but if I did I know they would bend over backwards to correct the problem
VERY nice atmosphere. Price of food was slightly higher than it should have been. Excellent service.
I love to come here when they have the Lobster Fest special, so good. My husband orders the prime rib and it is always good. They have nice size portions and I think the prices are reasonable. We enjoy the service in the bar area.
Very friendly staff, cozy environment, good service, good food. A little fancier than the name would suggest, I felt a little underdressed in leggings and a sweatshirt. The food was very good at a reasonable price. Only $60 for two people to have a nice dinner. There was a bit of a wait, and the table service was a little slow. But all in all would definitely recommend for a nice sit down dinner.
Veal parmesan was not tender. Wouldnt order it again. Delicious ice cream for dessert.
Started off a little rocky. We came in without knowing you had to make reservations and the host was a bit may I say annoyed with us. At that point I was unsure how this experience would go. He did find us a small table though and came back over to us and chatted. Food and atmosphere was wonderful. We had the stuffed hot banana peppers, salads with French dressing which was perfect and cheese ravioli 5 meatballs. We did order an Italian sausage too that we did not receive with the dish but with the amount of food given it was not needed. The sauce was sweet and full of Italian herbs and garlic a work of art. Raviolis were cooked to perfection. We both had a cocktail from the bar and they were great. Our server was wonderful as well.
Everything is amazing! Services was great, food had me full for 2 days, and I’m pretty sure their chocolate milk extended my life by a decade.
Iacominis served a wonderful luncheon for my family after my sisters funeral service. The restaurant was closed but opened for our family group. The food was delicious, the servers were attentive and very efficient. They were even able to spontaneously provide a birthday cupcake complete with candle for my nephews birthday. A 5 ***** experience. I can highly recommend.
My first time here, and an amazing experience.I had the lasagna- and I tell you, I dont know a place that does it better. Absolutely delicious from first bite to last.I believe Veronica was my server; she was an absolute delight and I would recommend her to anyone who tries this establishment.I am definitely planning to come back some time soon!!
Always a good visit here. Waitress can take a perfect order without writing it down. Keeps up with refills and removal of dirty dishes. Mgmt/owners check on you during evening. And, of course, food is delicious. Make sure you get a reservation or you may have to wait.
My 15 year old wanted pasta tonight so we tried both Olive Garden and Macaroni Grill. Both had long waits and ho hum food besides. Thinking of other options I realized we had not been to Papa Joes in a long time. We have been missing out! Dinner for four with a drink came under $100, and what a great dinner! Veal Marsala, Lamb Bolognese and the Ravioli were all delightful. Even my 4 year old was happy with her Penne and meatballs. If you want good Italian remember to skip the chains! Papa Joes in the valley has always done a great job for a fair price. Try it, or if its been a while try it again!
The service was excellent no complaints there. I had the Sirlion burger and two days later Im still experiencing a sour stomach. I was the only one in my group that had any issues. Other than that it seems like a nice place.Update 9/28It appears the owners have tried to contact me via email and Im just now seeing it. I have to assume they wanted to make it right by the timely response. I wont be back in that area for many years but I think Papa Joes is worth another go when I finally do get that way.
I really enjoyed this restaurant. It’s definitely not an every day kind of restaurant because it’s a bit expensive, but you get pretty big portions and everything tastes so good.Lemon chicken - 10/10 😋
Great food and service.
I have eaten here many times and they never disappoint. The food and drinks are spectacular and reasonably priced. We have always had Stacy as our server and she is amazing!!! She goes above and beyond to make sure your experience is the best it can be. Your water is never empty and your drinks are always fresh.The food is very well prepared by the Chefs. Pro-tip, try the White French dressing and the Tuscan Bread. If you do order the bread, be prepared for a whole loaf! The lasagna and Chicken Parm is some of the best around.
Ordered lasagnes for pickup in the market a few days ago only to be told they didnt have the kind I requested when I showed up on the day I scheduled. Kid working in market just kept making excuses. Felt like the Seinfeld rental car episode...what was the point of calling if they werent going to have product for me. They agreed to make me one after the manager stepped in.
The food was great however I do believe it would serve their customers greatly if the lighting was upgraded. I saw several people using their cell phone flashlights just to read the menu. To me thats not acceptable.
Went for a bridal shower. It was wonderful. The staff was super.
After waiting 15 minutes to be acknowledged by anyone another waitress told ours that we had been waiting a while. Our waitress apologized and gave my husband his soup gratis. My dinner was outstanding and so was my husbands. Im glad we didnt leave but it was close
My husband and I ate here on New Year’s Eve, they were crowded, but they practiced social distancing and I never felt worried about being in there. Our waitress was Stacey, and she was wonderful!! She was so polite and attentive! I was so impressed, especially with it being such a busy night. I’ve been enjoying Papa Joe’s since I was a kid. We also had our wedding rehearsal dinner here and will continue to be lifelong patrons! Their lasagna is by far the best!
Food was DELICIOUS!! And the waitresses recommendation of the Chocolate Banana cake was spot on!
Classic Italian American in the valley, somewhat of a local institution. If in doubt, order the lasagna. If you dont like lasagna, go chicken parmigiana. And you cant go wrong with fried mozzarella sticks. Comfort food with large portions. And you can take out.
Our family had dinner here last night. Leah our server was absolutely amazing. The food was definitely amazing. We had the Salmon, Chicken Marsala, and Chicken Francoise. We were having a wonderful time, dinner, dessert. Here is where it gets bad and the reason for a low star. Two young men came out from the kitchen and were setting up for a banquet while were still eating. They dropped several of the Chafing dishes on the floor by accident. It made a horrible loud noise. The sound made the tinnitus in our ears get bad not to mention our nervous system was now on edge. The one young man apologized after we said something. We tried to talk to the manager about what happened but he was not apologetic at all about the situation. The other young man had a smirk on his face when he came back through. I grew up in the restaurant business my entire life, you do not set up for things or vacuum while you have people still dining. It is a shame that this happened because we will not be coming back here again.
My review!The parking lot is very big, we were seated right away made a reservation online. Very friendly staff.The silverware is very shiny, they offer you ground pepper on everything (interesting), the bread is so good, lots of butter to put on your roll.All salad dressing are made here i tried their white French their famous for, it was delicious. They have good pop (soda), large straws (sorry turtles). Fettuccine Alfredo had fresh parsley in it very very good. My boyfriend had a burger was cooked perfectly he said French fries were awesome. Had a chocolate cake, way too much chocolate.. but for people that like that this is perfect for you. Bathrooms spacious and clean. To go container fancier than most no foam here and came with a bag. I sat in a booth seat i was quite comfortable. This concludes my review.
I have so many special moments happen at this restaurant. Can’t go wrong with anything on their menu. Their French dressing is sensational. Cheers! #pintsforksfriends
Wonderful service and delicious dinner. Enjoyable evening with Dave.
I am not sure if most people know this. They have a deli attached to the restaurant that that serves amazing food. We were on a bike ride and just stopped for a quick snack.
Great Italian Food. Customer Services in the Wine Shop is the best. Wonderful Staff and sending a shout out to Kyle who always has a smile when we visit weekly. Good Food and Good Customer Services. Best place to be.
The atmosphere was very relaxed and comforting, the food was pretty solid and the service was ok, not bad, but not great.
We ordered online for my fiancés special birthday dinner. Unfortunately, the chicken parmesan she ordered was completely raw. I mean, salmon-like pink as if it never saw heat. We called management and were met with a pretentious person that was very snarky and unhelpful and whose best offer was a gift card (back to the place that just served raw chicken). Refused to refund our meal back to our credit card saying it wasnt possible, which is a lie. What a joke! After wiping down the counters with sanitizer and putting away the salmonella-laden dishes, we were fit to be tied.If you want incompetent chefs and a model of what not to do in customer service, come on in to Papa Joes. I would give 0 stars if I could and will never come back here. It will be a very busy night writing 1 star reviews on every public site possible.
Salad with white french dressing, appetizer of steamed clams and spinach cannaloni.Everything was delicious. The white french dressing is mild and tasty - it makes for a restraining start to the meal.Steamed clams were well prepared and tender - a buttery her bed garlic broth, perfect for dunking clams or dunking their hot rolls.Portions are generous. If you leave hungry, its your own fault. Servis was friendly and attentive. Ill be back next time Im craving a hearty Italian dinner.
If youve never been here what are you waiting for? All of the items on the specialty list are amazing, not the daily specials I cant testify to those because they change this is a 45 minute drive each way for us and we still do it often. Hard I recommend a better restaurant.
The food is always delicious at Papa Joes. The steaks rank up there with high-end steakhouses, their lasagna is the best in town and they have an extensive wine list. Service is prompt and friendly. One of our favorite restaurants in the Akron area.
We hosted an evening wedding rehearsal dinner in their large banquet room on Friday the 13th, 2020. They were very accommodating to our wishes for a distanced and safe meal. They arranged the room per my request with separate tables for each household, and everybody facing the center of the room so all 19 of us could see and talk to each other, but maintain safe social distance.On top of their making it a safe event, they let us order off the menu and provided quick and attentive service. Despite the wide variety of items ordered; everybody enjoyed their drinks, appetizer, main course and some deserts. The butternut squash ravioli was a huge hit with several of my guests and the lamb shank was fall-of-the bone tender. I highly recommend this restaurant and want to thank Kim McLaughlin in catering for making sure the event came off well.
Great service and best lamp chop special. Frequently offering different specials. The prosecco was very nice.
Really good spot. Service was great and the food was awesome!
Had lasagna for my daughters party ordered- everyone LOVED it, and I did as always! Great bread and salad as well!!! Ppl were commenting on how great it was all day!
Rude as hell. Server came to my table with a attitude looking at me with weird facial expressions. She came an served me my wine than never came back to my table again! I told her I didn’t want a appetizer but changed my mind an was waiting to order a second glass of wine & salad and she never returned. I had to go up to the front to pay because I didn’t see her for a good hour. Just didn’t feel comfortable at all. Than manager wasn’t the nicest either.. I felt negative energy the whole time I was there. ;/
Such wonderful service and delicious food! We sat on the patio and it was a perfect night. The cannolis were very good, I definitely recommend staying for dessert.
Service was fair, the food was very good. Prime rib was cooked perfect.
What a great experience it was to dine here while celebrating my 45th birthday with family. Great service (thanks Nicole!), pleasant atmosphere - including live music - and delicious food and drinks. Made a reservation on OpenTable through a Google search. Shared the stuffed banana peppers for an appetizer (yum). Daughter had the fettuccine alfredo (amazing), wife had the special (chianti braised beef au poivre ravioli - so good, just wish they didnt overload it with peppercorns), and I had the lasagna with a side of homemade meatballs (also very good, love their red sauce, lasagna could have been fresher, but having worked in a restaurant, I know how staple dishes like these get prepared. Portions are generous. We sat in the dining room with the big stone fireplace and chandelier. Would recommend that over the patio (smaller and faces the street) or seating near the bar - it can be a bit louder over there with patrons having fun. Overall, this place is great and worth a visit. Been in business forever and I can see why. Well definitely be back!
Outstanding food, service, surroundings. It was our first time and not our last.
The establishment is warm and welcoming. We were very disappointed with the Chicken Francaise (was muddy and rubber like...)Unfortunately a member of our party became ill from the chicken parm, later regurgitated three times last night!Also the server must have been having a bad day as she had a hand on a hip and an negative attitude!
My friend Kyle introduced me to this place on 9/28/21, a bit last minute too. A bit more expensive than I was expecting, but the price matches the quality and service.On a side note I do feel kinda bad that I wasnt able to leave a better tip today for Rebecca, our server, especially after hearing it was near her B-day (I had already gone way over budget for the day, but still tried to be generous with a little tip). Hopefully next time I see her, Ill remember to tip her $2.50 for recommending The Aviator today. Again, sorry bout that and Happy Bday Rebecca!
TONI I removed myself from the conversation when you said what did i want you to do with a 5 dollar loaf of bread. I have the packing which shows this bread was packaged on Aug 22. This was bought last night. I understand places are under staffed but a bad attitude is not a good thing.Worst customer service!!!!!!!!! I bought 2loaves of garlic bread that was bad and called to compain. I was told by the manager what do you want me to do about a 5 dollar loaf of bread??? Well i bought 2 lasagnas (which are amazing) and gave them to my neighbors for a baby gift. HOW embarrasing to give spoiled food. You should of apologized and a small credit for the bread would of been accepted but no, Now a bad review
Wonderful place! Great atmosphere and service. The food was excellent. Im sorry I didnt have dessert but my friends were in a hurry.
Our first time there, but will most certainly not be the last! We absolutely loved it! We had excellent service, excellent food and excellent conversation. I recommend this place to anyone who is looking for high quality Italian food in Akron! Five stars!
My boyfriend and I went to a lovely date night here! The food was wonderful and the service was prompt but not rushed. It was a little hard to see with the extent of ambiance lighting, I ended up using my phones flash light to read the menu. We laughed it off and had a good time. A tip is the back of the restaurant has brighter lights but the wing near the front with the tinted windows is very dark once the sun goes down!
The signature dish, which is fabulous, is only outshined by the friendly, competent service. And so many Italian restaurants dont carry spumoni. No problem here. And the wine selection is wonderful and fairly priced. A great place to dine. Just wish I lived closer.
I placed a carry out order for eggplant parm (2) one hour prior to pick up. It wasnt ready when I arrived, but they prepared the food quickly, which I appreciated. However, when I got home we discovered that the eggplant was VERY undercooked, basically it was browned, raw and inedible. Weve been to Papa Joes many times over the years with family, friends and groups, but this was a VERY disappointing meal.
Phenomenal food every time and great service.
Kinda not great. Service was fine but the applesauce tastes like its bad or rotten? The candy apple martini just tastes literally like watered down vodka, very hard to drink. The alfredo tastes chalky like store bought and the spinach pasta thing was just okay, but not awful. Overall it was very disappointing and just really not good food especially for the price, definitely not coming back. Lower the prices if this is what youre serving.
Have passed by this place many times and never gone in but glad we finally did. Went here for our 27th Anniversary and nothing but Hi remarks! Ordered the small Prime Rib it was the size ( FRED FLINTSTONE ) would of been proud of, done to perfection. From the salads to the Terimisu everything was great as well as the atmosphere and friendliness of the entire staff. Rebecca our waitress was Great 👍 cant wait to go back.
Had my birthday dinner here one year, had never been since I’m not from the area. Great restaurant and we had a great server. Loved the grand piano and people singing. Felt like a blast from the past. Food was very good.
This is one of my favorite places to eat in town. I go a few times a month. All of the food is amazing. Portions are large and prices are decent. They have a small little bar area that is fun, a bit of an older crowd but you can still get your drink on. They have a take out area too that you can take home and heat yourself. Nice wine selection, also available for take out. You just cant go wrong with anything here. Service is good too
Today was definitely a busy night, so I dont want to judge too harshly, but our waitress was a bit snippy, but was nice to talk to once the night had called down. That being said, the food was generally good, and the atmosphere nice. I really enjoyed the chicken franchise. The side portion of pasta was a smidge bland, but Ill attribute that to them having to pump it out non-stop with the huge crowd. On a regular night where it isnt absurdly busy it would probably be more seasoned. Ill definitely give it another go.
Had my birthday dinner here one year, had never been since I’m not from the area. Great restaurant and we had a great server. Loved the grand piano and people singing. Felt like a blast from the past. Food was very good.
My Sister is here from Philadelphia and we stumbled upon this gem of a cozy atmospheric Restaurant. The calamari and crab-stuffed mushroom are delicious. The service staff are very cordial and were delighted that weve made this stop our evening meal. I live in Maple Height,Ohio, and I will look forward to returning here, soon.( Mary is a delightful waitress- They are practicing social distancing and protective wear- we felt that the atmosphere was healthy and the prices are affordable)😋
Overpriced and dry seafood 🤮. Not worth it imo. I’d rather go to red lobster 😂
Real Food. Real Service. Real Dining experience. Any and all items on menu are a sure bet. You cannot duplicate 80 + years as family owned establishment.
My boyfriend and I went to a lovely date night here! The food was wonderful and the service was prompt but not rushed. It was a little hard to see with the extent of ambiance lighting, I ended up using my phones flash light to read the menu. We laughed it off and had a good time. A tip is the back of the restaurant has brighter lights but the wing near the front with the tinted windows is very dark once the sun goes down!
My husband Gene and I went to dinner last night for our 33rd Wedding Anniversary❤️ We had such a wonderful experience as usual! One of the owners, Kim, went over and beyond to make our night special❣️She took pictures of us in the wine room and by the fireplace and then sent a bottle of champagne to our table❣️Our server Morgan was delightful and the food was delicious! Papa Joes’ made our night!! Thank you for a wonderful evening ❤️❤️
Food is excellent, servers really know their restaurant, and the general vibe is positive.
Just tried this place for the first time! Loved it! The petite prime rib is massive! My fiancé said every time we go he’ll order the strip steak. It was phenomenal! Cooked perfectly! The mashed potatoes rocked!!! My only complaint was that we were served an undercooked appetizer twice. I’m talking ice cold in the center. The waitress apologized several times saying that it was a special that the cooks weren’t getting down very well and that we weren’t the only table with this cold app. Of course, we didn’t get charged for the cold app because she took it away after one bite, but I thought having eating cold meat twice we would’ve been offered a drink or dessert perhaps. There’s a difference between good service and great service. We’ll definitely still be back regardless of the appetizer mishap! That’s how good our entrees were!
After all these years, they know what they are doing and do it well. Always a great Italian meal. Was very crowded on this particular Saturday night. The server did a great job, but she had way too many tables. Still, no real complaints. Food was excellent. Wine is at retail prices, which is a huge bonus. You really cannot go wrong at Papa Joes, which is what makes it so popular and crowded.
Went there as a guest in the party room. Service was pleasant and prompt. Foods served were delicious and surprisingly healthy.Read the regular menu - if they do those tasty looking things as well as they did the banquet room offerings, youre in for a tasty meal!
Service was COLD, not likely to return any time soon. Had a group of 12, the private room was very advantageous and entrees were tasteful with good portions. The appetizers were ordinary and portions were small.
Delicious food and great, fast service! I took my husband here for Fathers Day and we will be back. Grabbed a bottle of Chianti for the road from the market place. Our sons chicken tenders were overcooked and the owner Judy, noticed before we could and brought him out fresh ones!! That just shows the caliber of this restaurant!!! My rack of lamb was perfect! If youre in Akron, Ohio, go to Papa Joes....
Kathy is an excellent and attentive server. She was the best server we’ve had in a long time. We went here last weekend with our 1 year old son, and she was very accommodating and got his food out quickly so my husband and I could relax as he ate. Their food is exceptional too.
What can I say??!! Its like stepping back in time...you come here to get the full dining experience. We try to get to Papa Joes as often as possible, & have made it our Christmas Eve Tradition.
Wife and I live very close but always had went elsewhere for some reason. What a shame! Went in November and were so pleasantly surprised at how awesome it was. The setting was great, the server had years of experience and knew what to recommend. The drinks were excellent. Overall - just a wonderful time. We decided to go back again last night - the same experience - this time the server was new, but very attentive and nice. My wife has mentioned this is our new go to place. Not the least expensive place around - but thats not our view - we looked at it more like an upscale restaurant. Extremely satisfied.
Great service from beginning to end. The server Jackie, she was attentive and pleasant. The food was amazing. I had the fried calamari as an appetizer. It was fresh and perfectly cooked. It was served with a delicious marinara sauce. The calamari was enough to share. I orderd the chicken parmigiana and it was super hot and tasty. I was surprised to see bread pudding on the dessert menu. I am bread pudding connoisseur, and this was the best bread pudding ever. 5 stars all around. Too bad I am visiting . I would come back just for dessert.
Never had a bad experience at Papa Joes! Food is lovely and never dissapoints. Love coming here with the fam we will be back
My first time here, the food was excellent! My server however couldnt have been more rude or inattentive to my husband and I. I was trying to figure out what we had done but then I realized she was acting this way to all her tables. Im sure we will go back because the food was absolutely delicious but if shes my server again, I will for sure asked to be seated in a different servers section.
Bad service and we haven’t even gone yet. We had a reservation reserved for tomorrow (10/28) at 8 pm. Got a call today and said that they’re closing at 8 due to slow traffic. Asked us to come earlier but we couldn’t get a babysitter before 7:30 pm. So you’re turning away a customer because you guys are slow? Makes sense. The reservation was for a birthday celebration and now we have to go elsewhere. We will gladly do so.
We were here with family as a Fathers Day celebration. Our server was top notch! We had a pretty large group, but she kept everything straight, showed good humor, and made us all feel welcome. The food was fantastic. The bean salad everyone raves about was as good as we were told. The lasagna was rich and delicious. The coffee ice cream was to die for.
I had the lasagna. It was delicious. The bread the brought out was fresh baked. It wasnt enough for the amount of people at our table. We each had one small slice. The atmosphere is elegant. I would suggest they not serve instant mashed potatoes ever. I would recommend this place.
Oh my! The food was fantastic and the service was good as well.Loved the chicken marsala...and those canolis, just like New York!
Lovely meal, the chicken parmesan was delish and plentiful. Wonderful service and my husband loved the bread pudding. He had the special, mole boneless short ribs and really enjoyed the dish. Glad we came back. It has been awhile since weve dined here.
My work came for luncheon. I am not sure of price, so unable to give a response about value. The party room is large. The service was engaged and on top of it. The famous white French was okay. All the entrees looked good. I had the lasagna. The red sauce for it was tasty.
Wow!! The Italian restaurant is a real jewel!! The prices are fair. The food is delicious!! The portions are large. The staff is friendly and professional. Reservations are highly recommended for this location off the beaten path, but venue stays busy, busy, busy! This is a great place for a special date with a beloved or even a large group or party. I look forward to returning soon. My mouth is watering, just thinking about it. [Hehehe.]
I only had soup. I ordered some Tuscany bread which was on the menu but they didnt have. The server gave me dinner rolls on the house which was nice. My girlfriend ordered a sandwich which she didnt like at all. We both thought the place was too dark. Poor positioning of restrooms. People were blocking the aisle so I had to walk through the servers area. Server was nice although service seemed slow to me. The servers in general looked as if they lacked enthusiasm for their positions , but thats only my opinion for what its worth. Oh the soup was good and hot. Maybe we will come back someday for a second try.
The food here is outstanding, however service is always disappointing. Ive been here multiple times and every time theres an issue. I brought guests here and we had to send back half our food because it was cold in the middle. The lasagna I can see, because its a large piece and its a dense food. A side of pasta though? Im not even sure how you manage to serve that cold.A few weeks ago I ordered take out and they forgot the salads with our meals. I have emailed, but have not gotten an answer. Rather disappointing.
Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Papa Joes has the whole package if youre looking for a relaxing evening out or a place to celebrate a special event. Melony, our server, went above and beyond to provide great service. If you havent visited Papa Joes add it to the top of your list. If you have been there, its time to go back. 🙂
Great wine selection with Italian-American food. Lots of red sauce. Lots of fried. The white French salad dressing is very good. There is a little take out market which is great for a fast meal. There is only 1 lasagna option on the restaurant menu, but there are three take out versions. I would like the other options on the menu.
Dinner for 5. Guest in from out of town. Waitress was very friendly. Food (italian) excellent. Loved the ambiance.
Excellent! Our go to Italian restaurant.
Papa Joe’s hosted our wedding rehearsal dinner in 2020. Delicious food and excellent service. Highly recommend the lasagna, roast beef, and cannoli!
Excellent food, service and atmosphere! Papa Joes has the whole package if youre looking for a relaxing evening out or a place to celebrate a special event. Melony, our server, went above and beyond to provide great service. If you havent visited Papa Joes add it to the top of your list. If you have been there, its time to go back. 🙂
This place is absolutely amazing. Also has a side store, where you can purchase things like there signature white french dressing, pasta salad, cake, and everything else on there menu. Great service. Great food. Great place.
We booked the wine room for a holiday party and while the picture posted on the website is stunning, reality does not match the photo. There were extra tables around which was fine, but there were random unfolded linens and wrappers on top. It had a storage room feel. We were not aware that random strangers would be coming in and out through our entire dinner and it smelled musty like an unclean basement. It was, however, nicely decorated for Christmas. The waitress was nice at first but that quickly changed. It made sense when the bill came and there was gratuity added on already. The worst part for our group was the fact that there was a party booked back to back with ours and we could clearly tell we were being rushed out. A man who seemed to be a host or even a manager, not sure, would stand in the doorway of the room, look at us and very prominently check his watch. This happened multiple times. I will say that the food was absolutely delicious. The salad was fresh with the most incredible white French dressing. The rolls were nice and crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside and everyone said their entre was incredible. The lasagna was the best Ive tasted. We were all extremely pleased with the food but mediocre or unpleasant service is enough to make me go elsewhere and to not recommend to friends and family.
Excellent food and dining experience. You definitely should make reservations on busier nights. All the staff were excellent especially our waiter Rick he went above and beyond to ensure we have a wonderful evening even though the place was extremely busy for New Years eve.
Was there with 31 others for a high school reunion dinner. Service was excellent. Food was delicious and fresh. Gave us 5 meal choices off the menu to choose from and no problem with doing separate checks. First time there but would definitely go back if we didnt live 2 states away.
Great food, great service. Love that they sell wine at retail price. Try the meatballs as an appetizer, yummy!
First time coming here and overall it is average. We ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail ($14.99) and it came with only 5 shrimp, which was underwhelming, but even worse the shrimp tasted very fishy and had such a strong fish odor that I held my breath while biting it. My fiancé and I decided we weren’t going to finish the rest and politely told our waitress about it and asked her to take them (because the smell was so offensive we didn’t even want them at the table with us!) and upon our waitress’s return she said “Well I talked to them and they said they just made them so I’m not sure what to tell you,” and shrugged - almost implying it was just us.. maybe they thought we were trying to get a free meal? A man came and glared at us through the cutout window between dining rooms - I’m assuming the manager - but the manager never came to apologize or let us know that it would be taken off our bill. Even chain restaurants are professional enough to do so! The rest of our meal was good, but nothing amazing. Also - prices online do not match the prices on the menu, they have raised most prices by $1. We will return here, but mainly for the romantic atmosphere and convenience - not because we had a great experience. Hope the next visit is better!
Salad now mixed with iceberg I suppose to save money. Wheres the meat in the spaghetti sauce?? Its called meat sauce for a reason! When you pay those prices you expect more to the meal!
Delightful, cozy restaurant. The food was very good, with very reasonable pricing and nice selection. The wine option of purchasing a boot in their very impressive wine store, then bringing it into the restaurant is the way it should be. Wine pricing was fair, not crazy mark-ups so many restaurants do to customers. We will be back in the future. Also, very friendly staff.
Service was great, the food was amazing! Be sure to stop by the market on your way out to pick up heat and serve (or homemade desserts!) and possibly meet one of the owners who will make you feel as if you are a guest in her home.
My favorite place for lunch and dinner. The lobster ravioli was fresh, and flavorful. The Italian wedding soup reminds me of my Mothers and Great Grandmother. You will have a passion for wanting to come back for more.
We love this restaurant. My husband and I think they have the best steak in town - not overly seasoned and great cuts of meat. All of the food is really good, sometimes the staff seems to be a little short depending on the crowd. Definitely a good place for dinner.
The service here was excellent. We had a blonde woman who was professional but also very friendly. I ordered a meat dish, which was well-flavored but unfortunately a bit dry and overcooked. Everything else was delicious, and our waitress was really on top of refilling water/coffee/bread.
Went for some Thanksgiving. We ordered the lamb and Turkey dishes. We were not impressed with either of the dishes. Rolls were stale, meat dry. We heard so many wonderful things about the place, it was disappointing to have mediocre food. It was super busy, we were sat on a timely manner. Service was ok. Wish the food had been better.
Great food and great staff. I ordered the perch sandwich today but have had the perch dinner of Im really hungry. You cant get perch many places.Their steak is awesome too. Oh and I forgot to mention that its an Italian Restaurant. Their Italian food is excellent!!The white French salad dressing is one of a kind.I know everyone will find Papa Joes as great as I do.
This used to be our favorite Italian restaurant, but since they stopped making their sauce in-house, we just dont feel the same about it. Red sauce is such an integral part of all our favorite dishes, and it lost the fresh, tomato-y sweetness it used to have. We still go once in a while for the seafood, but the salad and bread are nothing special. We like the ambiance, and so many of the long-time servers are great people - but when we crave Italian, we no longer crave Papa Joes.
I love Papa Joes! The food is fantastic and the staff is very kind. There Alfredo with salmon is one of my favorite things on the menu. But you really cant go wrong. It is a little pricey but the portions are big and its well worth the money.
Had rehearsal dinner here. Service was very good. The food delicious and rPrivate room worked out great.
On the evening of Saturday, December 8, 2018, I had made a reservation for 10 people in the VIP room at Papa Joe’s. This is a private room with a large round table. We have come here and reserved this room for several years for our Christmas party. I made the reservation a year in advance, reconfirmed the reservation in September, and again the day before our arrival.We arrived on time and were told that the group currently occupying the VIP room were no where ready to leave since THEY had arrived late, and WE would have to be seated elsewhere in the restaurant. We ended up not having a private room, nor did we have a seating arrangement where we could talk to everyone in our group easily.We were told by the young man at the check in entrance that we would be comped drinks and appetizers. Mary Ann, who seated us, gave us a bottle of champagne to share between 10 people! Then she said she couldn’t give us any drinks since she gave us 1 bottle of champagne. Really? She did give us a nice variety of appetizers.One other time we had to wait a short time for a group to leave so we could be seated in the VIP room, but tonight’s experience was completely inexcusable! The group who arrived late should have had to forfeit the VIP room, or been told they needed to be finished before 6pm. THEY should have been seated elsewhere in the restaurant, not us! We had our reservation for a year, we were on time, yet WE were inconvenienced due to another group’s inconsideration. I have emailed the restaurant twice and have never heard anything from them. Needless to say, this was not handled well at all! We were very, very disappointed in Papa Joe’s. So, don’t count on your reservation being honored at this restaurant.
I guess the reason that so many old timers are dining there is because weve been in the area for a good while and know the best places to eat. My wife and I have eaten there dozens of times. The service has always been excellent. With a reservation, we have never had to wait to be seated. The food is wonderful. Obviously, it is primarily Italian but they offer steaks, prime rib on the weekend, lamb and a variety of fish. They make one of the best Reuben Sandwiches I have ever eaten. You will not be disappointed or leave hungry !
We attended a wedding rehearsal dinner last night at Papa Joes. From the time we walked in to the time we walked out, we had exceptional service. The wait staff were very attentive and always kept our glasses (wine and water) full.We only had 3 choices for food due to it being a large party but everything looked delicious! I had the Chicken Marsala, it came with 2 breaded cutlets and a wonderful mushroom and garlic sauce. My only complaint with my meal was my side of spaghetti came with marinara sauce on it and I would have liked it to be in the Marsala sauce (Im sure if I would have just asked for this it would have been fine). The other entrees were a 10 oz. sirloin and eggplant parmesan.I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone (especially wedding rehearsals). I am looking forward to returning for a nice dinner in the future.
We hosted a birthday party in a private room.It was a nice experience. The food was good. The service was great. This place is a little pricey. The cocktails were not watered down. Everything was clean.
The chicken marsala and buttered noodles were fantastic. It came with marinara, but I thought buttered would be a better compliment to the marsala sauce. Also, the portions were nice. The waitress was very attentive. She continuously filled our water glasses. Overall, an enjoyable experience.
Just had Thanksgiving dinner there...Amazing! Place was very busy but service was on point. Thumbs up to Zachary, our waiter. The food was excellent and leftovers too! Cant wait for our next visit. Happy Holidays to all the staff.
We hosted my daughters baptism celebration at Papa Joes. They were so easy to work with throughout the planning process. The event was perfect. The food was amazing, and the staff was efficient and friendly. I will definitely host future parties at Papa Joes!
I was so very disappointed with my Mother’s Day meal yesterday. There’s not too much to look forward to these days of social distancing except good food. My husband and I ordered our dinner the day before so as to give them plenty of time for our order. When he brought our meals home, 2 steak dinners, it was missing our rolls, had the wrong salad dressing and one of the steaks was half fat and inedible. My dinner consisted of 5 bites of steak, green beans and a side salad that I had to use my own Kraft italian dressing on. Very dissatisfied and was still hungry afterwards. $65...wow.
We have been patrons since they relocated to their present location. I believe in the mid-80s. When the marinara sauce was made in the kitchen, it was the best anywhere. Since its made off site, it simply isnt the same. Theres still other great choices, hence my 5* rating.
On a business trip & I arrive at the hotel around dinner time but a little later-I asked front desk for recommendations & they gave me a few chain restaurants but I wanted something better so THANKS to TripAdvisor I found Papa Joes - authentic Italian food, very nice atmosphere - I sat at the bar & ate - Lori was incredibly helpful with my wine & food selection - I got the lasagna & it was the BEST. I enjoyed the wine so much, I bought two bottles to take home. I met a few friendly people at the bar who helped me feel welcome - it was clear local folks go there often because of the food, service & quality. I will definitely be back.
I suppose its another one of those Akron Institutions that rests more on its laurels than actual performance. Ive only been there a few times, none of which were impressive in the least. The Chicken Francese was Okay, but served with a side of pasta with red sauce which was dry and way under-cooked. Angelinas on Home Ave is twice as good for half the money. Just be sure to ask for the pasta menu.
We got married at the restaurant. We attend our birthdays, anniversaries and any other important date here at Papa Joes. Great place to eat and socialize. Its a whos who place to go. Check out the wine room. Fantastic. If you havent already been here go. Make yourself a reservation and enjoy.
My parents recommended my boyfriend and I to come here. After tasting the dessert they brought home, I wanted some of my own. While waiting for our meal we each split a bottle of Riesling wine and warm fresh baked rolls. The Riesling tasted mildly sweet and was not too dry. To finish our night out we ordered a chocolate mousse cake and a cannoli. Each tasted amazing, especially the chocolate cake. We enjoyed our meals and desserts very much. Save your receipt for 10% off their bakery to take home!The lighting is dimmer than most restaurants.
I love it here! The family owned atmosphere, the white french, the super strong martinis. Dining is one thing but I planned a graduation dinner and the staff was amazing. I called them a few times with details and concerns which they graciously answered and reassured me of. Everytime I got off the phone with them they congratulated me on graduating college which they didnt need to do. They made me feel significant in my accomplishment and I would refer them time and time again for how amazing they are.
Had a great time at Papa Joes this weekend! We were a large party without a reservation and three young children. They got us seated quickly and got us in to a private room. The food was great and the portions were large.
There was three of us, my husband, our daughter, and I. My daughter ordered the petite filet with the (shareable side) potato, my husband ordered the prime rib, and I ordered the sea bass. My husbands dinner was a special and came with salad and dessert. He had the lettuce wedge. It was big but well presented. I had lobster bisque that was not impressive. It was a tad spicy and barely any lobster meat. The waitress cleaned off our dishes and used a crumb comb which amazed us, as since e have been to other upscale restaurants and have never had this done. I had the lemon drop martini and was disappointed with the taste. My sea bass was fantastic and quite a good size. My husband felt the prime rib was alright, he has had better. Our daughter loved the filet and her potato was big!! The chocolate lava cake was great and paired well with the ice cream and Chantilly cream. Our waitress was fantastic and always ready with refills. Manager stopped before dessert to assure all was well. This place takes care of their patrons.
We went to Papa Joes after our Stan Hywet Deck the Halls visit. The food and service was outstanding. Good size portions for the price. One taste of the wedding soup meatballs and I knew the place was going to be good.
Had a rehearsal dinner and experienced wonderful service by Mary Ann. Dinners were delivered hot and everyone was pleased.
Incredible staff, great food, and a nice wine list. Lots of regulars so it has that home fealing, where everyone knows your name vibe.
A nice place for groups with some traditional menu items. Not very a very compelling menu for this into creative flavors. Some cobwebs and dust along the ceiling fixtures make one question the cleanliness of area not seen by customers. The staff is attentive and they management has tried to stay relevant with updates and keeping lunch prices reasonable.
Pre-ordered lasagna. Pickup was smooth, but it had completely cooled down by the time I got home. Still good but it would have been better. Ill go back.
Nice atmosphere, convenient market next door, but somewhat busy and has a tendency to get pretty loud. Chicken livers smothered in onions were delightful, my friend got a duck entree with fingerling potatoes as part of a daily specials menu and was somewhat disappointed with the small amount of duck and overabundance of not so consistently cooked potatoes.
Always good. Special to this restaurant is their White french dressing and the chicken parmesan. They have a separate entrance for many fully prepared entrees to go including their White french! Other items include kidney beans salad, regular salad, meatballs, and many more. A variety of desserts that are on the expensive side but look delicious. Monday special take out is fully cooked lasagna with sides enough to feed 4-5 for $35 ...a good deal for restaurant takeout. On busy nights parking can be a challenge.
Food was delicious, staff was friendly and very attentive. Highly recommend! Try the Sauerkraut Balls.
Great service, great food. One of the best dining experiences Ive had in a while.
First time visiting over the holidays and from the hype was underwhelmed. The food is traditional Italian, but lacks the homemade quality I was expecting. I had the fresh fish option, it was well prepared and outshined the ravioli. Maybe it will be different not around the holidays.
We haven’t been to Papa’s since April. However, service and food is excellent. Never rushed and our waitress, Tracey is wonderful!!! You must ask for her. We have been going to this restaurant for years.
My mother raved about the Italian wedding soup. Veal Scallapini was very good. The kind of old school Italian dish you dont see much anymore.
There was a distinct bathroom smell in the restaurant that was very off putting. It literally smelled like porta potty, like with the strong air freshener smell mixed with something a lot less pleasant. The smell slapped you across the face and I dont really have a sensitive sense of smell.The restaurant looked clean and the staff was friendly and attentive. The food was ok, not good, not awful.
I have eaten at Papa Joes dozens of times over the past decade or so. Im not and old person, and hardly a regular, but I always find the service to be friendly and prompt. And I have always enjoyed the food at both the restaurant and the to go shop.They are a great place to grab a burger or sandwich at lunch or have a nice dinner. They also have really great appetizers.
There is something about this place that is always very welcoming! Everytime I come here, I have such a great time. The workers are so friendly and can always help choosing something for you on the menu if you cant decide. The prices are great as well. The menu is full of wonderful appetizers, entrees, salads, and desserts!
My girls birthday! Private room! But bar was slow with drinks. Food was ok. Normally great! Off night?
Food was great, company was awesome. Had a really nice time
Ugh! We were so looking forward to dining at Papa Joes and couldnt have been more disappointed. Server was in a hurry, short with us, and it seemed had too much on her plate. Food was seriously underwhelming.; blah. One dish came out overdone and we were asked if it was OK that way or should she take it back (?). Really? If she knew it didnt look good, why did she serve it? Portions were smaller than most restaurants, especially Italian restaurants. Everything about our meal was a wont ever go back experience. An infrequent opportunity for us all to eat together deserves a much better dining location.
Had the best Penne pasta with chicken and bruschetta I have ever had! Friendly and accommodating staff and great service. The take out store is wonderful for fresh food for dinners, parties, and when you need something delicious and homemade but you dont have the time to make it!
Good was excellent, service top notch and it was the first place that reminded us of anything from Cleveland. Id say Papa Joes is the closest thing to LockKeepers and Gentiles in the Cleveland area. Two places we LOVED! We truly enjoyed our ENTIRE meal here (wine/apps/salads/dinners/desserts) and will be returning for more. Also looking forward to using them for catering for events we host.
A nice fine dinning experence. The staff was very polite and helpful. The food was excellent. A touch on the expensive side for the normal working man but took home plenty of left overs. So glad we went to try it, hope to eat there again soon. 😊
Last night Sandy Lasater Suckey and I went to Papa Joe’s for dinner. They had fried oysters for the month of December. Our hostess was very friendly. Sandy told her we had never been there before.She was so surprised that 2 people who lived in the area had never been there. She hung up our coats and offered to buy us a drink. Then she proceeded to work with Sandy for suggestions for gluten free options. Our meals were delicious! Sandy found her when we were leaving and went over to thank her for the drinks and the pleasant dining experience. She asked where we were parked & then proceeded to take us on a shortcut through the kitchen and Market Place. I didn’t catch her name but she was one of the family and the hostess for our table area looking out toward peninsula rd. Thank You Iacomini family!
Was a quiet early dinner after Stan Hywet. Ordered the fried zucchini and sauerkraut balls - salad and soup. Everything was delicious, especially liked the waitress. She helped us sample salad dressings, offered to separate our take home dessert. Want to come again for a full dinner.
Delicious food, their market is wonderful for all their menu items and more. Their white French dressing is the BEST!!!! (and you can get it to go) Enjoy!
Had the Ladagna. Best in town. Service was excellent.
We waited a really long time to get seated. I now realize having a reservation would be ideal. Food was just okay. Very pricey. We were sweating our butts off in there. Not impressed like we were expecting. Thought it was average.
Picked up our dinner to go because of this dang virus. We had the banana peppers, cheese wedges, lasagna dinner, eggplant dinner with the famous white French dressing. Everything was fantastic. We will have an awesome lunch tomorrow!! I highly recommended this place.
One of my favorite places. Quiet, old school. Outstanding service, great food. Check out the retail priced wine and their wine shop. Had our reception here! Good for business lunch.
A tradition in Akron. Family dining at its best. Ambitious menu of comfort foods. Huge menu with offerings for everyone. If you cant find something you like here, stay home. Experienced wait staff, many with years and years with the restaurant. The bar scene is also lively with regulars.
We had the shrimp cocktail perfect blend of ingredients to create the best cocktail sauce. A beautiful glass of Quill Cab with the cashew crusted trout, I know white wine might have been more appropriate. Finally a chocolate desert pudding with cherry ice cream, crazy good and homemade. Natalie the server was superlative.
Love this place. Food is always excellent! Tried the cashew crusted trout with honey-lemon drizzle for the first time..delicious!
The usual good ambiance. However, had the steak salad and was disappointed. Salad overdrenced with salad dressing, and maybe an ounce and a half of tough, chewy steak. Am a repeat customer so will be back, but wont order this dish again.
Great Italian food and fantastic wine
Had a problem yesterday with a take out order on garlic bread. Kim was quick and friendly to correct the problem by sending me a gift card directly to my home. This is why, I will continue as always and get my Papa Joes, Thanksgiving Eve dinner every year from you! Thank you, and have a blessed Thanksgiving!
My family and I visited Papa Joes in Merriman Valley on 04/05/19. We have never been to this your establishment before and I can truly say it was a very bad experience! We arrived there for my nieces birthday party at 6:00 pm. We had to wait a long time just for them to get our drink order. Once they did our drink order they got everyone’s food order.... We were constantly watching as guests that came after us not only receive their drinks but also there food... Still no food!!! We finally received bits and pieces of our order around 7:00 pm. We finally received our food at 8:00 pm which was horrible... No one refilled our drinks or anything and to top off the whole night they had the nerve to add in a tip of 20% for our bad service!!!! When we asked the waitress about the tip she just smirked and walked away!!!! Very very very rude and unprofessional!!!! She could of at least apologized for such a bad night!!!! At the price of the food we should have been treated better... I will NEVER come back and I will let everyone I know to stay clear of this place!!!! Thanks but no thanks!!!!
My favorite restaurant! The cashew trout, chicken francaise and chicken marsala are my go to dishes. Great atmosphere, perfect date night or anniversary dinner. We take our kids sometimes as well, they have a kids menu. Price point is around $20 a plate, portions are large. I usually have lunch the next day with left overs. Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. They have a deli/ wine room that has a large selection of wine and sweets in the deli are great....love the cannolis!
Our first time and we loved it. We had a group of 12 and the food came out fast and amazing. Service was great! Loved the meatloaf!
Fantastic food and atmosphere. Service was the best thing about this place our server Mel was awesome. With the experience for the service alone! All around great time and 5 🌟.
This place is amazing, awesome food, amazing drinks and a step back in time to a place where customers were treated like guests. Kim and her staff go above and beyond for that special night, or just a quiet dinner out. Also their catering is second to none. Love this place
Food was absolutely delicious and service was great!My wife and I each had a pasta dish, a salad and a couple of drinks.Very expensive to eat here!
Delicious. Great wait staff.
This was a great place for a party of 8. They gave us a private area so it was great for taking and catching up. There food was awesome as well! Jen was a great waitress as well.
We went here on a holiday when no other restaurants were open. I had steak which I ordered medium but after sending it back 3 times I couldnt get it more done. I actually quit eating meat for about 6 months after this experience. The waitress wasnt that friendly.
I guess Im not alone on this one....as Ive read many other reviews on the terrible service. It seems unless your an old time, regular, you get treated like a second rate citizen. Apparently they have all the business they need. Which is a good thing, because after waiting over an hour for our food, with no explanation from our stuffy waiter. I will not be returning.
Waitress was either drunk or had severe memory loss. Still looking for a water refill, bread, a box and our appetizer. The best part of the dinner was when the waitress came back for the third time - in a 15 minute span- to ask if we would like a box. The answer was yes all three times. Food was absolutely nothing to come back for. Worst meatballs and marinara i have ever had. The chicken on the grilled chicken salad was tough and the only flavor was of freezer burn. The stuffed peppers were not horrible, but not good either. It was more like a plate of melted (mixed) cheese with some tiny banana peppers and pureed sausage drippings. The chicken parm was the highlight of the meal coming in at just average. Better go in starving to rate higher than two stars.
To me, going to Papa Joes is like going into someones home. They make you feel at home, the food is always good, and the prices are reasonable! My favorite is the Chicken Francaise. I never get tired of it - tender chicken, with lemon and parmesan. YUM! Good food and great service. This is a place that provides a quality and delicious meal. Y’all will not go wrong making a decision to go here. Go and Enjoy Papa Joe’s consistently provides good food! Think they have among the BEST steaks in town! Truly delicious!
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Papa Joes Iacominis 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-19Got the prime rib, it was good. Not my style, but you will not be disappointed if you order it. Eggplant was fried and yummy. Calamari was fresh as well. My drink was good and strong. Taylor was our server, she was very nice. So was the bus boy, didnt grab his name. Lots of parking.
Review №2
2022-04-03Phenomenal food and service! Highly recommend this restaurant if you are in the area, you will not regret it.Pictured: Fried Calamari, side salad with the famous house white French dressing, Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp and the brownie with vanilla ice cream. Everything was amazing!
Review №3
2022-01-08Diverse menu. Well plated, flavorful dishes. Fair prices and luxury dining atmosphere. Mature staff who gives you enough attention, but not too much attention.
Review №4
2022-02-05Amazing family run restaurant Jeff an amazing owner and fabulous service when many places struggle to get people this place treats there people well and there was no shortage of people. The prime rib was super tender and flavorful the lasagna was old world flavorful and delicious. Definitely a special place to go on an anniversary or impressing a special lady
Review №5
2022-07-01Food is absolutely spectacular. Our server was very nice from beginning to end. We started with the smoked mozzarella and stuffed hot peppers, both were delicious. My husband had a fillet and I had fettuccine Alfredo, it was perfect. We will definitely be back again. It was about a 40 minute drive from where we live and it was worth it!
Review №6
2022-03-12Loved it! Best Italian food in Akron♥️😋😊The Farm Market fritters were outstanding....going back soon!!
Review №7
2022-01-25I have ordered from the carry-out side of Papa Joes twice. Both times my meal was excellent. The chicken parmigiana is very good. I love their selection of appetizers. The tiramisu is excellent, as are the seasonal frosted cookies that I picked up on a whim when grabbing my order.The second time I ordered here was for their Thanksgiving meal. Papa Joes saved my Thanksgiving, as we were unable to see family. The turkey meals were excellent! After two meals for two people we still had leftovers that lasted a couple of days. I loved the whipped sweet potatoes and the jello salad for that meal.Overall, I have been very satisfied with Papa Joes both times I have ordered carry-out. I am looking forward to dining in for a special occasion soon.
Review №8
2022-05-19Our family celebrated our Sons birthday. Two had Prime Rib,One Chicken Marsala,One Baked Chicken Parmesan,One Fettuccine Alfredo and One Cheese Ravioli w/Meat sauce. Everything was very good. Service is always great here. It was a nice surprise that Dessert was complimentary to the birthday boy.
Review №9
2022-02-06Food was good, service was excellent. The reason I am only giving 4 stars is the price. I understand in these times all prices are up but this was pasta and not much of it for, in my opinion, a very high price. That being said I would go again as the food was good but not the best ever to justify the elevated prices. It is not the most exorbitant prices ever, I just felt higher than you would normally pay for the same food elsewhere.
Review №10
2022-02-27I went here for a bridal shower and the food was absolutely delicious. The staff was attentive and you must try their white french dressing. I stopped by their Italian market before leaving to buy some to take home. I will be trying the restaurant in the future.