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

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

4.6
4.6
2095 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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

  • 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
  • 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

What 2,095 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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 is a beloved Italian restaurant in Akron, renowned for its "consistently excellent" food and "attentive service." Regulars rave about the prime rib and chicken Francaise, while others praise the lasagna as "to die for." The ambiance is enhanced by live music, making every visit a memorable experience.

2,095 Reviews
  1. Sharon

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful, cheerful staff. Great service by our waiter. Excellent menu choices and good prices. Food was delicious.

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  2. Tim

    San Antonio

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Party of seven this evening and everything was perfect as always.

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  3. Sharon

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal excellent service. Always great experience here.

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  4. Alexis

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dinner experience. Service was great and food was delicious. Order the Veal Scallopini or the Chicken Francese. Large wine selection for pairing as well!

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  5. Bobbie

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We both tried new entrees and loved them! Now we will have tough decisions to make the next time!

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  6. Joey

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food!! Made reservations and were sat immediately.

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  7. AJ

    Cleveland

    26 reviews

    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Far from authentic Italian. We had a good and attentive waiter. Food was low cost and it tasted like that. Meatballs were high in breadcrumb content and the Italian sausage needed to be cut with a knife. Marinara sauce was a poor imitation of the real thing. Rolls that came with the meal were tasteless. If you want a relatively inexpensive meal and large portions to fill you up then this is your place.

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  8. Richard

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Not a good experience. Our first clue was that the parking lot was completely full. Had to park across the street. When we got to the hostess table we were told that the table was not ready. It turned out to only be a few minute wait. Then we noted that our server was working our room and apparently another. Looking around it became obvious that the restaurant was severely understaffed in the dining room. The dining room was almost full, but not packed. I didn't see anything in the other room that looked "packed". She took awhile to get us menus, awhile to take drink orders, awhile to take appetizer orders, she wasn't interested in dinner orders yet. We waited for everything. My two young grandsons were with us. They were taxed a great deal to try to keep it together. Now for the food -- The under staffing in the dining room must have been duplicated in the kitchen. My calamari was limp, and somewhat undercooked. My veal was forgettable. The only thing that was enjoyed was the fried mozzarella that the boys ordered. I don't plan to go back. A shame with all the good reviews I've seen.

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  9. David

    Cleveland

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service. Full restaurant so the noise level was high but not impossible.

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  10. Charles

    Naples

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Making reservation was very easy. Seated on time. Moved away from large party on request. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was prepared as requested and was delicious. Great evening.

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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 4.6 stars by 2095 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 22 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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