Highly recommended but Highly disappointed. Server was professional but we felt like she really didn't want to be there. Caesar salad was so watery as if it was not dried at all after a rinse so the dressing just puddled on the plate. I ordered the eggplant parm. Unedible. It was so tough I could barely cut through it. Server didn't question why I did not want to take home a full plate. Sad.
Michael Regilio
Great food at reasonable prices with great service in an old school Italian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
Laura Metzing
Dined in last night, 12/22/2023 with a party of 3, was greeted by a delightful hostess that was charming along with a superb server who catered to our every need which included coming 6 times to give me delicious Peoria water. I commend the chef with the best veal parmigiana I have had in Illinois! Tender lightly breaded veal smothered with a delicious marinara accompanied with a delicious a la carte sauteed fresh zucchini. The ambiance is delightful not like other restaurants in the area where you feel like your crammed in like sardines and can't have a nice conversation like Rizzi's on Sheridan in Peoria. Make sure and call after 12 noon to make your reservations at Paparazzi's for a most delightful and delicious dinner. I can't wait to return and try out their Eggplant parmesan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenneth Baker
If you are looking to be wowed with large portions, a bustling atmosphere, and elaborate menu items, this is not the place for you. If you want quality entrees at a reasonable price, attentive staff, and a relaxing environment, then this is the spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Crystal Coan
Excellent food and service. Prices were reasonable. Had gnocchi and were delicious. Salad was so fresh and perfect. Wine was $6 and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rita P.
This used to be my favorite true Italian restaurant. Took friends for dinner last night....what has happened there. My usual spinach fettuccine al carbonaro was horrid, tough noodles, tons of raw bacon fat, and little sauce. So disappointing....plus used to be a friendlier place. I won't be going back, let alone taking friends. Perhaps Olive Garden would have been a better choice! So sad!!
Erin O'Brien
This place is such hidden gem! The cheese calzone was the perfect size appetizer…and absolutely delicious. We had the linguine with clam sauce and eggplant parmigiana; each dish was wonderful. Portion size is also great. We had the cannoli and mousse for dessert! Perfect ending. The price for the whole meal was so reasonable. We’ll be back, often. *Reservations are recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
David Wickness
Just a great place for a quiet, intimate dinner. Great food and service. Love going there.
Delicious. Reasonable prices40th year in Business.
Patt W
I picked this spot because it was a wonderful experience 15 years ago. Must have changed hands as this visit was awful. AWFUL. I made reservations, mentioned it was a birthday dinner and showed up. The owner/manager/hostess was friendly and welcoming. The server, was friendly, attentive to take the order, however, after that, we seemed invisible. Food was served and our table was never checked on about the service or the food. I order linguini in a white/alfredo sauce and shrimp scampi - maybe the cook was blind - no white sauce, def not linguini but fusilli and shrimp scampi was simply 6 shrimp thrown on the plate with the wrong pasta. No fresh pepper or fresh parmesan offered. Question of the day: How do you eat at an Italian restaurant and NEVER smell Garlic? I've had better at Red Lobster. And no one even acknowledge the birthday guest or offered a birthday dessert. How sad and truly truly disappointing. I did not say anything so as not to upset my guest. No tips or recommendations to give as I will not be returning or recommending this place for dinner.
Jen Benningfield
We have been coming here for many many years. It’s a hidden gem in the heights. Reservations are usually encouraged. Entrées are very affordable and the perfect amount. Some come with a side of the daily pasta and some are a meal in itself. Bread and salad is extra. Wine by the bottle is the way to go both on affordability and comparison to a glass pour. All time favorite for years has been the shells florentine is my forever favorite. Never disappoints. The shrimp scampi has the most tender delicious shrimp. The chicken cacciatore wasn’t the best this evening with more of a bland oven chicken taste but everything else was amazing. We also enjoyed a variety of desserts, the cannoli, rum cake & spumoni ice cream. Still miss the crème brûlée days but everything was was still yummy!
Santana Garcia
Nice peaceful place to share a dinner with a loved one. Great Italian menu. Food was hot when brought to the table. Wait staff was great. Definitely recommend for a nice start to a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hal 9000
Pasta was good. Waitress was attentive. Ambiance was lacking as it was minimal, simple.
This place is such as awesome under the radar Italian restaurant. Everything about it is an experience. Excellent food and atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paparazzi has become one of my favorite restaurants. Lovely ambiance, great food, reasonable prices. You gotta get the chocolate mousse for dessert!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse, Spinach Tortellini
Highly recommended but Highly disappointed. Server was professional but we felt like she really didn't want to be there. Caesar salad was so watery as if it was not dried at all after a rinse so the dressing just puddled on the plate. I ordered the eggplant parm. Unedible. It was so tough I could barely cut through it. Server didn't question why I did not want to take home a full plate. Sad.
Great food at reasonable prices with great service in an old school Italian restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
Dined in last night, 12/22/2023 with a party of 3, was greeted by a delightful hostess that was charming along with a superb server who catered to our every need which included coming 6 times to give me delicious Peoria water. I commend the chef with the best veal parmigiana I have had in Illinois! Tender lightly breaded veal smothered with a delicious marinara accompanied with a delicious a la carte sauteed fresh zucchini. The ambiance is delightful not like other restaurants in the area where you feel like your crammed in like sardines and can't have a nice conversation like Rizzi's on Sheridan in Peoria. Make sure and call after 12 noon to make your reservations at Paparazzi's for a most delightful and delicious dinner. I can't wait to return and try out their Eggplant parmesan.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you are looking to be wowed with large portions, a bustling atmosphere, and elaborate menu items, this is not the place for you. If you want quality entrees at a reasonable price, attentive staff, and a relaxing environment, then this is the spot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Excellent food and service. Prices were reasonable. Had gnocchi and were delicious. Salad was so fresh and perfect. Wine was $6 and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This used to be my favorite true Italian restaurant. Took friends for dinner last night....what has happened there. My usual spinach fettuccine al carbonaro was horrid, tough noodles, tons of raw bacon fat, and little sauce. So disappointing....plus used to be a friendlier place. I won't be going back, let alone taking friends. Perhaps Olive Garden would have been a better choice! So sad!!
This place is such hidden gem! The cheese calzone was the perfect size appetizer…and absolutely delicious. We had the linguine with clam sauce and eggplant parmigiana; each dish was wonderful. Portion size is also great. We had the cannoli and mousse for dessert! Perfect ending. The price for the whole meal was so reasonable. We’ll be back, often. *Reservations are recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cannoli
Just a great place for a quiet, intimate dinner. Great food and service. Love going there.
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious. Reasonable prices40th year in Business.
I picked this spot because it was a wonderful experience 15 years ago. Must have changed hands as this visit was awful. AWFUL. I made reservations, mentioned it was a birthday dinner and showed up. The owner/manager/hostess was friendly and welcoming. The server, was friendly, attentive to take the order, however, after that, we seemed invisible. Food was served and our table was never checked on about the service or the food. I order linguini in a white/alfredo sauce and shrimp scampi - maybe the cook was blind - no white sauce, def not linguini but fusilli and shrimp scampi was simply 6 shrimp thrown on the plate with the wrong pasta. No fresh pepper or fresh parmesan offered. Question of the day: How do you eat at an Italian restaurant and NEVER smell Garlic? I've had better at Red Lobster. And no one even acknowledge the birthday guest or offered a birthday dessert. How sad and truly truly disappointing. I did not say anything so as not to upset my guest. No tips or recommendations to give as I will not be returning or recommending this place for dinner.
We have been coming here for many many years. It’s a hidden gem in the heights. Reservations are usually encouraged. Entrées are very affordable and the perfect amount. Some come with a side of the daily pasta and some are a meal in itself. Bread and salad is extra. Wine by the bottle is the way to go both on affordability and comparison to a glass pour. All time favorite for years has been the shells florentine is my forever favorite. Never disappoints. The shrimp scampi has the most tender delicious shrimp. The chicken cacciatore wasn’t the best this evening with more of a bland oven chicken taste but everything else was amazing. We also enjoyed a variety of desserts, the cannoli, rum cake & spumoni ice cream. Still miss the crème brûlée days but everything was was still yummy!
Nice peaceful place to share a dinner with a loved one. Great Italian menu. Food was hot when brought to the table. Wait staff was great. Definitely recommend for a nice start to a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pasta was good. Waitress was attentive. Ambiance was lacking as it was minimal, simple.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4