Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

4.7

2121 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups

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
Website
http://www.papajoes.com/
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

Location
1561 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44313
Area
Akron
Cross Street
Portage Trail
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Thursday night Max Grossenbacher on the piano.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Popular dishes

Zucchini FrettoUS$12.99
Great for sharing, this heaping platter of zucchini is lightly fried and sprinkled with Reggiano Parmesan cheese
Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers**US$13.99
Filled with Italian Sausage, ricotta, feta and Parmesan cheeses, placed on a pool of marinara sauce
Baked Rustic Tuscan Bread
Brushed with EVOO
- Serves 6-8US$8.99
Crab-Stuffed MushroomsUS$11.99
Sauerkraut BallsUS$11.99
Baker's Dozen
Papa Joe's Bean SaladUS$8.99
Chicken Livers*US$10.99
Chicken livers sauteed with onions, mushrooms and sherry
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp CocktailUS$18.99
Smoked Provolone WedgesUS$9.99
Served with our marinara and pesto sauces, a new twist on an old favorite
Fresh CalamariUS$14.99
Fried ever-so-lightly, served with a delightful pepperoncini rosemary oil

Sandwiches

Add fries $3.99 | Onion Rings $4.99

Half Pound Sirloin Burger*US$12.99
Served with lettuce, tomato and red onion
Meatball HeroUS$12.99
Our house made meatballs with marinara sauce and melted cheeses on a hoagie bun
Fried PerchUS$13.99
Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tartar sauce on a grilled bun

Steaks & Chops**

Served with our house salad and your choice of Mashed Potato, Baked Potato, Fries, Vegetables or Risotto. Papa Joe's Potatoes $9.99. Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce $6.99

Prime Rib*
Incredibly tender and naturally juicy by Stock Yards. Available Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
- PetiteUS$27.99
- GrandeUS$36.99
Strip Steak*
U.S.D.A. Choice Center Cut New York Strip Steak
- 12 oz.US$39.99
Top Sirloin Steak*
Abundantly flavorful Stock Yards USDA Prime. We suggest medium rare
- 10 oz.US$25.99
French Cut Pork Chop*
- 12 oz.US$26.99
Filet Mignon*
U.S.D.A Choice Center Cut Natural Filet Mignon
- 8 oz.US$41.99
Imported Lamb Rack*
- Half RackUS$30.99

Salads

Add Chicken $6.99 | Salmon $8.99. Local, hand crafted blue cheese creamy or dry $1.75

Caesar SaladUS$10.99
Romaine hearts tossed with house-made croutons and Caesar dressing
Organic Baby Iceberg WedgesUS$14.99
Organic baby iceberg slices with fire-roasted grape tomatoes, apple-wood bacon, crushed croutons, bleu cheese dressing and drizzled with balsamic reduction
Organic Cranberry Chicken Salad**US$16.99
Grilled chicken on top of mixed greens with bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, cranberry and chopped celery, tossed with raspberry vinaigrette

Housemade Soups

Our soups are made fresh daily with the finest ingredients

Wedding Soup
- CupUS$4.99
- BowlUS$5.99
Lobster Bisque
Friday & Saturday
- CupUS$6.99
- BowlUS$8.99

Iacomini Iconic

Chicken FrancaiseUS$23.99
A local favorite, tender chicken medallions sautéed in our butter and lemon sauce and served over pasta
Veal ScallopiniUS$26.99
Tender veal slices sautéed with mushrooms in a creamy Marsala sauce with a side of spaghettini marinara
Chicken MarsalaUS$23.99
Sautéed medallions of chicken in our Marsala sauce with mushrooms and a side of spaghettini marinara

Iacomini Traditions

Chicken ParmigianaUS$23.99
Fresh breast of chicken hand-breaded and sautéed, topped with marinara and melted provolone. Served with spaghettini marinara
Eggplant ParmigianaUS$18.99
Crisp, hand-breaded eggplant topped with marinara and melted provolone. Served with spaghettini marinara
Veal ParmigianaUS$24.99
Hand-pounded and breaded veal sautéed and topped with marinara and melted provolone. Served with spaghettini marinara
Southern Italian TrioUS$18.99
A sizzling platter of our house made meatballs, sweet Italian sausage and penne marinara
Our Famous House Made LasagnaUS$17.99
Noodles layered with our Tuscan bechamel and meat sauce with Reggiano Parmesan and mozzarella
Spinach CannelloniUS$17.99
Hand-rolled with fresh ricotta andReggiano Parmesan cheese, toppedwith marinara and melted mozzarella
Iacomini's 1932 ExpressUS$18.99
Chicken livers, onions and mushrooms sautéed with sherry, atop our spaghetti marinara
Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.99
Made to order with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese

Fresh Seafood

Signature Cashew Crusted TroutUS$24.99
Drizzled with a honey lemon sauce
Crispy Fried Yellow PerchUS$23.99
Faroe Island Salmon**
Seared Crispy and served on organic mesclun greens topped with a balsamic glaze
- Seasoned & GrilledUS$25.99
- Seared CrispyUS$26.99
Catch of the Day
- Market Price

Pasta with House Made Sauce

Additions: Sautéed Mushrooms $2.75, House Made Meatball $3.50, Locally Made Italian Sausage $4.50

Spaghettini or Penne Pasta
- MarinaraUS$14.99
- Meat SauceUS$16.99
Gluten Free Penne Pasta**
- MarinaraUS$16.99
- Meat SauceUS$17.99
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
- MarinaraUS$16.99
- Meat SauceUS$17.99

What 2,121 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Akron
Best Value
Akron
Good for groups
Akron
Neighbourhood gem
Akron
Good for special occasions
Akron
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's is a beloved dining spot in NE Ohio, consistently praised for "excellent food and service." With a diverse menu from prime rib to calamari, this restaurant offers generous portions in a warm atmosphere. While occasional noise issues arise, the attentive staff and exceptional wine selection make it a local gem.

2,121 Reviews

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Ann
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience. Stacey our server was the best. Anticipating what we needed before we even asked. We will be back!!
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Mike
VIP
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Took 8 year old granddaughter for a Christmas date. Staff was kind and informative about menu. Food was delicious with huge portions. We got fried cheese raviolis, chicken parm and veal parm. Wedge salad was also excellent. Looking forward to going back soon.
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Jessica
VIP
Cleveland
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Hard to choose what to eat from such an expansive menu! Zucchini Frites, Chicken Francaise were both delightful and large portions , big enough to share. Friendly service and love the market in back too!
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Michael
VIP
Cleveland
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Continues to be a solid, reliable night out. Prices are higher, smaller menu, good-enough service, but not the special place it always was. Example: no mention of our anniversary, although we put it on the rez. Server explained, "Yeah, I think they used to do a cupcake or something, but the person that made the cupcakes retired, so they stopped." Not sure why that means the host or the server couldn't mention it.
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Jay
Cleveland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and food. Always classic bean salad and white French dressing. Enjoyed the restaurant.
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Patty
Cleveland
225 reviews
4.0
225 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even though we were sat late for our reservation, the service and speed of our food was outstanding!
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CMSS
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was our first visit. We were seated quickly, the service was good and the food was excellent.
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Sharon
VIP
Cleveland
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service by Victoria Amazing fast service and food was incredible. Always have a great time here
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Michael
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had the prime rib dinners at Papa Joe’s and it was fantastic! The service provided by Kaylie was exceptional. Her suggestions for wine and dessert were spot on. Papa Joe’s is consistently one of our favorite restaurants.
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Shawn
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was incredible! They also had some yummy seasonal options.
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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 4.7 stars by 2121 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

27 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

1561 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44313

Additional information

Cross Street
Portage Trail
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.papajoes.com/
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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Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

91 Cleveland / Akron / Canton Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Prime Rib at Papa Joe's!!!

Rolando on Guitar - Live Entertainment

Chicken Francaise

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Parmigiana

Appetizers

Zucchini FrettoUS$12.99

Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers**US$13.99

Baked Rustic Tuscan Bread

Crab-Stuffed MushroomsUS$11.99

Sauerkraut BallsUS$11.99

Papa Joe's Bean SaladUS$8.99

Chicken Livers*US$10.99

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp CocktailUS$18.99

Smoked Provolone WedgesUS$9.99

Fresh CalamariUS$14.99

Sandwiches

Half Pound Sirloin Burger*US$12.99

Meatball HeroUS$12.99

Fried PerchUS$13.99

Steaks & Chops**

Prime Rib*

Strip Steak*

Top Sirloin Steak*

French Cut Pork Chop*

Filet Mignon*

Imported Lamb Rack*

Salads

Caesar SaladUS$10.99

Organic Baby Iceberg WedgesUS$14.99

Organic Cranberry Chicken Salad**US$16.99

Housemade Soups

Wedding Soup

Lobster Bisque

Iacomini Iconic

Chicken FrancaiseUS$23.99

Veal ScallopiniUS$26.99

Chicken MarsalaUS$23.99

Iacomini Traditions

Chicken ParmigianaUS$23.99

Eggplant ParmigianaUS$18.99

Veal ParmigianaUS$24.99

Southern Italian TrioUS$18.99

Our Famous House Made LasagnaUS$17.99

Spinach CannelloniUS$17.99

Iacomini's 1932 ExpressUS$18.99

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$18.99

Fresh Seafood

Signature Cashew Crusted TroutUS$24.99

Crispy Fried Yellow PerchUS$23.99

Faroe Island Salmon**

Catch of the Day

Pasta with House Made Sauce

Spaghettini or Penne Pasta

Gluten Free Penne Pasta**

Jumbo Cheese Ravioli

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Papa Joe's/Iacomini's offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Papa Joe's/Iacomini's restaurant rated?

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Additional information

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