Papa Joe's Iacomini's

The food is always phenomenal here, my favorite is the eggplant Parmesan. We tried one of their specials appetizers, and it was good but we wish there was a little more to it. Our waitress was great and personable. We love going here and will be back in November to try their thanksgiving menu!

We loved our meals here. I had the Chicken Coq au Vin, which was a monthly special and was simply amazing. My husband had the Chicken Francaise, which is a tender and delicious classic on the menu. We shared the Palermo Rollatini which was a (monthly special) baked eggplant dish, it was exceptional. We loved having soup/salad/roll INCLUDED with our meal which made a good value. Also- the glass of wine is always a nice sized pour which always makes me happy. Another comment- we were in Sicily and also Provence France in September and October and these dishes held up to some of the best we had in those regions (where these dishes originated) . Truly- my husband and I both commented on this. We sat in the bar which is cozy and kinda dark and old-school atmospheric (use your phone flashlight to read the menu) and last observation- our waitress as well as the hostess were both exceptionally kind and professional. The waitress helped narrow down my choice and I was very grateful as she was spot- on. This restaurant is an Akron institution for good reason, and it's always a pleasure and great experience to dine here. We both commented on how we need to get this in our restaurant rotation more frequently.

Great "Old school" Italian restaurant. Great feel. The Chicken Parm and Calamari were money!!!

Parking lot full before 6:15. Insufficient handicapped spots. Salad tasted like weeds, downgraded since last visit. Menu items expected and desired not available. (Spaghetti and meatballs, chicken livers). Very good service.

food was good. Atmosphere a lil dark for.me on a sunny day. Menu is a but limited (didn't have chicken parmesan.
They also have an Italian food market, which was wonderful

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 5

This is a beautiful place to celebrate our 11 yr anniversary we ordered appetizers and the best wine and old fashions and wait staff was the best and hidden treasure for sure loved it

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you are looking for really good Italian cuisine... Papa Joes IS the place to go when in the Akron area! Excellent menu options which makes it difficult to decide.. so I guess we will need to come back real Soon!!

Our night out at Papa Joe's was outstanding. The food was exceptional and seemed to be a better value then similar restaurants. The service was efficient without being in the way. Both my wife and I noticed that our server, Sarah, was smiling a real smile and not a fake one that seems so common now. She said she'd take care of us and she did.

Dinner was great as it always is. The salads, the swordfish, the drinks were all wonderful. Our waitress was wonderful in anticipating needs.

Bland food and overpriced.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 3

Kudos to Judy, Jeff and their crew. Spinach cannelloni, chicken marsala and eggplant parmigiana all superb. Michael a super server.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food took forever, and then was just bland. Our waitress was great though.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

We had not been here in many years. Everything was so good-the food, the menu options, the homemade salad dressings, the service, the atmosphere, and the price! We will definitely be back!

Our party had salmon and prime rib....all were perfect. To kickoff the dinner we enjoy pear and grapefruit martinis that were outstanding.

I had the prime rib petit and it was still a good size and cooked to perfection. My wife had veal scaloppini and it too was fabulous. She let me taste it. Highly recommend Papa Joe's.