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The Florentine, a main dining room. - Papa Joe's/Iacomini's, Akron, OH

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

4.8
4.8
2162 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
The Iacomini Family first opened their doors in 1932, The heart & soul has been "Papa Joe" Iacomini. Iacomini Family has always been considered the first family of fine & traditional dining in the Akron area. Joe's legacy lives on with the fourth generation of restaurateurs. Judy, his daughter, & her son Jeff, & daughter Kim, continue to try & live up to his standards of excellence. This trio of new culinarians continues to bring you "The Best of Iacomini's" with new dinner menus offered monthly serving Fresh Fish, Center Cut Steaks and a combination of Northern and Southern Italian Cuisines. Papa Joe's has multiple private dining rooms with seating up to 65 guests. Tuesday through Sunday afternoons we can accommodate even larger parties. Off-site catering is offered 6 days a week for any venue of your choice. To-go service and retail wine sales are convenient at our Italian Market. Try our convenient curbside service!
Dine outdoors in our Papa Joe's Patio!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (330) 923-7999
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joe Alvis
  • Catering
    Papa Joe's premier catering services will accommodate your needs for off site or delivery services.<br /><br />Visit us - catering@papajoes.com or call 330-923-7999
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant is open privately from 10-4. 20 person minimum. Buffet style. - Primavera room (private) holds 35-40 - Tuscany Room (private) 20-30 guests - The Wine Cellar (semi-private) 12-14 guests - VIP (private) 10-12 guests - Siena Round (semi-private) 8-10 guestsVisit us at catering@papajoes.com or call 330- 923-7999
  • Neighborhood
    Akron
  • Cross street
    Portage Trail
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Thursday night Max Grossenbacher on the piano.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Prime Rib at Papa Joe's!!!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us Wednesday, Friday and Saturday for Papa Joe's Famous Prime Rib We will be offering both Petite and Regular Cuts.
    Prime Rib at Papa Joe's!!! Photo
  • Rolando on Guitar - Live Entertainment

    Multiple dates available
    Join us from 5:30 - 8:30 pm for Live Music from Rolando!
    Rolando on Guitar - Live Entertainment Photo

What 2,162 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Akron

    Best Overall

  • Akron

    Best Food

  • Akron

    Best Service

  • Akron

    Best Value

  • Akron

    Good for groups

  • Akron

    Neighborhood gem

  • Akron

    Great for fine wines

  • Akron

    Good for special occasions

  • Akron

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Papa Joe's/Iacomini's offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service". Known for its "old school" Italian dishes, standout items include "lamb Bolognese" and "lobster ravioli". Consistently praised for friendly staff like Stacy and Amanda, it remains a "local favorite" for its reliable quality and delightful dining experiences.

2,162 Reviews
  1. Gary

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, as always. The server seemed a little forgetful. Out of prime at 7, which is the main reason I go here.

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  2. Deanna

    VIP

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is always an exceptional treat. The service is good and the staff are friendly. We feel fortunate have this gem in our neighborhood. Tonight there were 8 of us around the table and everyone had a different meal and everyone was raving about their dinner.

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  3. Michael

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time and we will definitely be back. We arrived early on Valentine's Day and expected that we would start at the bar. Surprisingly we got a table almost immediately. Our waitress Sara was absolutely exceptional and helped with all aspects of our meal. Everything from our cocktails to the tiramisu was so yummy. The calamari was very good. Our salads with the white French dressing was delicious. I had veal parm and my wife had veal Marsala and they were great. Large portions so can't wait for leftovers Just a wonderful experience with a real good bottle of Barolo

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  4. James

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok, valentines night, very crowded. Food was ok, not great. Service was great.

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  5. Monique

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Papa Joe's never disappoints! Always good service always great food!

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  6. Lori

    VIP

    West Virginia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful Valentine’s dinner! We will be back. Best food and service around!

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  7. michael

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I came for Valentine's dinner. We both ordered appetizers, I ordered the stuffed peppers and she ordered the fried provolone and unfortunately both dishes were cold like they had been sitting for a while before being served. We both ordered Chicken Parmigiana and the Chicken was hot and excellent but both of our pasta was cold. Our server (Sarah)was excellent! We always enjoy coming in for dinner but this was definitely not our best experience.

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  8. Kathryn

    VIP

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Papa Joe’s is consistently perfect! It never disappoints. From the food to the ambiance, we always have a wonderful experience. And Stacey, our waitress is a gem! She is a pro at what she does. Papa Joe’s is one of Akron’s best!

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  9. david

    VIP

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was Valentine’s Day, despite the large crowd, it was great. Best restaurant in aAkro.
    Papa Joe's/Iacomini'sResponded today
    Thank you kindly on behalf of my family and staff for the kind review. We look forward to having you back soon. Sincerely, Kim

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  10. Richard

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived 15 minutes before our reservation time but still only had to wait for about 5 minutes until we were seated. The service was outstanding, aways there when we needed something but never intrusive. The food was great and arrived just as we finished our salads. Overall a fantastic experience.

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FAQs

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (330) 923-7999.

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's is rated 4.8 stars by 2162 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

1561 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44313

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Portage Trail
  • Neighborhood
    Akron
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Alvis
  • Entertainment
    Thursday night Max Grossenbacher on the piano.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (330) 923-7999
  • Catering
    Papa Joe's premier catering services will accommodate your needs for off site or delivery services.<br /><br />Visit us - catering@papajoes.com or call 330-923-7999
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant is open privately from 10-4. 20 person minimum. Buffet style. - Primavera room (private) holds 35-40 - Tuscany Room (private) 20-30 guests - The Wine Cellar (semi-private) 12-14 guests - VIP (private) 10-12 guests - Siena Round (semi-private) 8-10 guestsVisit us at catering@papajoes.com or call 330- 923-7999
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