Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

Name: Papa Joe's/Iacomini's
Address: 1561 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, OH, United States, 44313
Telephone: (330) 923-7999
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2199 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

1561 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44313

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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!

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
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

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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

Allegro Moscato | Italy$9.00
Zardetto Prosecco | Veneto$9.00
Sensi Tuscan White | Tuscany$8.00
Estancia Pinot Grigio | California$8.00
Grace Bridge Chardonnay | California$8.00
Carmenet Chardonnay | California$8.00
Butterfield Station Chardonnay | Napa$9.00
Conundrum Blend | California/Caymus$12.00
Hess Select Sauvignon Blanc | California$8.00
Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand$8.00
Von Schleinitz HighDef Riesling | Mosel$10.00
La Fiera Pinot Grigio | Veneto$9.00

Reds by the Glass

Sensi Tuscan Red | Tuscany$8.00
Tiamo Chianti | Tuscany$9.00
LaFiera Montepulciano | Abruzzo$9.00
Roma Rosso | Rome$11.00
Castle Rock Pinot Noir | California$9.00
Mission Grove Pinot Noir | California$10.00
Grace Bridge Merlot | California$8.00
Grace Bridge Cabernet | California$8.00
Bonanaza Cabernet | California/Caymus$13.00
Quilt Cabernet | Napa Valley/Caymus$17.00
Peachy Canyon Incredible Zinfandel | Paso Robles$8.00
Fess Parker Frontier Red | California$11.00
Altos Malbec Clasico | Mendoza$9.00
Cavicchioli 1928 Lambrusco | Italy$8.00
Barossa Valley Shiraz | South Australia$9.00
Twenty Bench Cabernet | California$8.00

The Best at A Great Price

Recanati Cabernet | Israel (Kosher Wine)$19.99
Rabble Red Blend | Paso Robles$21.99
Hourglass HG III Red Blend | Napa$45.99
Hoopla Cabernet | Napa/Paso Robles/Monterey$29.99
Austin Hope Cabernet | Paso Robles$59.99
Postmark Cabernet | Paso Robles$35.99

Sangria

Red Sangria
- Glass$8.00
White Sangria
- Glass$8.00

Let's Celebrate ~ Bubbles!

Veuve Clicquot Brut$79.99
Laurent-Perrier Brut$79.99
Bollinger Special Cuvee$79.99
Palmer & Co Brut Reserve$59.99
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut$49.99
Nicolas Feuillatte Rose$59.99
Monmousseau Brut Etoile$21.99
Sofia Coppola Blanc de Blanc$18.99

California Cabernet Favorites

Stag's Leap Artemis 2018$99.99
Jordan 2016$69.99
Cakebread Cellars 2016$89.99
Caymus 2019$89.99
Grgich Estate 2017$79.99
Burgess Cellars 2018$61.99
Jayson Pahlmeyer$69.99
Mayacamas 2014$149.99
Justin Vineyards 2017$28.99
Heitz Cellars$74.99
Hall Napa Cellar Selection 2016$66.99
Switchback Cellars$99.99

Italy - The Big Picture

Campogiovanni Rosso 2016$29.99
Ascheri Barolo 2015$44.99
Terre Nere Etna Rosso$49.99
Renato Ratti Barolo 2014$62.99
Cesari 'Mara' Valpolicella Ripasso 2016$24.99
Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2013$59.99
Contessa Reserve Montepulciano 2014$44.99
Fontodi Chianti Classico 2015$58.99
Fontodi 'Filetta di Lamole' 2016$79.99
Collosorbo Brunello 2014$49.99
Fuligni Brunello 2015$125.99
Gaja Promis Toscana 2016$54.99
Lagone Toscana 2017$28.99
Levolte, Ornellaia 2020$39.99

Napa @ Its Best

Silver Oak Napa Cabernet$155.99
Mila Estate Cabernet 2016$99.99
Stone Street Rockfall Cabernet 2016$129.99
Far Niente Napa Cabernet 2018$159.99
Spottswoode Estate Cabernet 2018$249.99
J. Phelps Insignia Red Blend 2015$309.99

Bordeaux

Chateau Clarendelle$29.99
Chateau Roquefort$24.99
Chateau Lynch Bages 'Echo'$69.99
Chateau Gloria$99.99
Chateau St. Pierre$99.99

Rhône Red Blends

The Prisoner$49.99
Mila Block II Grenache 2018$54.99
Swift Abstract$36.99
D66$39.99
E. Guigai Cotes du Rhone 2016$24.99

Featured Drinks

Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio
- 1/2 Bottle$14.99
Tommasi Amarone
- 1/2 Bottle$39.99

What 2,199 people are saying

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Best Value
Akron
Best Overall
Akron
Best Food
Akron
Best Service
Akron
Best Ambiance
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 "fantastic food and service" with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent prime rib" and "amazing chicken Francaise." Standout service, especially from staff like Veronica and Emma, enhances the dining experience. Reservations are recommended for this consistently "excellent" Akron treasure.

2,199 Reviews

M
Mike
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect all the way around. As usual. Never had a bad dish, have never had questionable service, have never felt like I’ve over-payed. Great spot!
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Mary Kay
Cleveland7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We were seated right away and our server brought our drinks quickly. The restaurant was bustling and we did not have to wait long for our meals. We met up with a friend and were able to get caught up with his family news (not a lot of noise or commotion). We love coming to Papa Joe's. The food is delicious and the staff is splendid! We always have a great dining experience when we go.
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Scot VIP
Cleveland34 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. This is just a great place to spend an evening.
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D
Dawndavina
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I took my children for dinner and our server Micheal was great ! Our meal was delicious and very filling. The Spumoni was outstanding. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.
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G
George
Cleveland23 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice evening with friends. Service and food was very good.
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B
Becky
Cleveland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wished mashed potatoa were “real” not instant(?). Holiday menus don’t offer much of a variety, but food was good
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T
Traci
Cleveland1 review
3.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Our server was very friendly, however, service was very slow. Took us about 20 minutes to get our glass of wine(2). Out salads came about minutes after we ordered. I understand it was Easter, however, tables around us that sat after us were served and leaving before our first course came out. Our servicer was very friendly and don't believe anything was her fault, but very disappointed tonight.
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Nanette VIP
Detroit5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Our server did a good job, especially considering how busy she was.
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M
Margie VIP
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and excellent service. Thank you. Great Easter.
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C
Carolyn
Cleveland7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Easter meal—great service, food & value! Love that it is not a buffet—they offer an entree for every taste. Holiday meals are wonderful there!
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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 2199 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

Featured in

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

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

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

Whites by the Glass

Allegro Moscato | Italy$9.00

Zardetto Prosecco | Veneto$9.00

Sensi Tuscan White | Tuscany$8.00

Estancia Pinot Grigio | California$8.00

Grace Bridge Chardonnay | California$8.00

Carmenet Chardonnay | California$8.00

Butterfield Station Chardonnay | Napa$9.00

Conundrum Blend | California/Caymus$12.00

Hess Select Sauvignon Blanc | California$8.00

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc | New Zealand$8.00

Von Schleinitz HighDef Riesling | Mosel$10.00

La Fiera Pinot Grigio | Veneto$9.00

Reds by the Glass

Sensi Tuscan Red | Tuscany$8.00

Tiamo Chianti | Tuscany$9.00

LaFiera Montepulciano | Abruzzo$9.00

Roma Rosso | Rome$11.00

Castle Rock Pinot Noir | California$9.00

Mission Grove Pinot Noir | California$10.00

Grace Bridge Merlot | California$8.00

Grace Bridge Cabernet | California$8.00

Bonanaza Cabernet | California/Caymus$13.00

Quilt Cabernet | Napa Valley/Caymus$17.00

Peachy Canyon Incredible Zinfandel | Paso Robles$8.00

Fess Parker Frontier Red | California$11.00

Altos Malbec Clasico | Mendoza$9.00

Cavicchioli 1928 Lambrusco | Italy$8.00

Barossa Valley Shiraz | South Australia$9.00

Twenty Bench Cabernet | California$8.00

The Best at A Great Price

Recanati Cabernet | Israel (Kosher Wine)$19.99

Rabble Red Blend | Paso Robles$21.99

Hourglass HG III Red Blend | Napa$45.99

Hoopla Cabernet | Napa/Paso Robles/Monterey$29.99

Austin Hope Cabernet | Paso Robles$59.99

Postmark Cabernet | Paso Robles$35.99

Sangria

Red Sangria

White Sangria

Let's Celebrate ~ Bubbles!

Veuve Clicquot Brut$79.99

Laurent-Perrier Brut$79.99

Bollinger Special Cuvee$79.99

Palmer & Co Brut Reserve$59.99

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut$49.99

Nicolas Feuillatte Rose$59.99

Monmousseau Brut Etoile$21.99

Sofia Coppola Blanc de Blanc$18.99

California Cabernet Favorites

Stag's Leap Artemis 2018$99.99

Jordan 2016$69.99

Cakebread Cellars 2016$89.99

Caymus 2019$89.99

Grgich Estate 2017$79.99

Burgess Cellars 2018$61.99

Jayson Pahlmeyer$69.99

Mayacamas 2014$149.99

Justin Vineyards 2017$28.99

Heitz Cellars$74.99

Hall Napa Cellar Selection 2016$66.99

Switchback Cellars$99.99

Italy - The Big Picture

Campogiovanni Rosso 2016$29.99

Ascheri Barolo 2015$44.99

Terre Nere Etna Rosso$49.99

Renato Ratti Barolo 2014$62.99

Cesari 'Mara' Valpolicella Ripasso 2016$24.99

Cesari Amarone della Valpolicella 2013$59.99

Contessa Reserve Montepulciano 2014$44.99