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

Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

4.7
4.7
1816 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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!

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Fish, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 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 accomodate your needs for off site or delivery services. * visit us - catering@papajoes.com or call us ( 330 ) 923-7999
  • Private party facilities
    Our private and semi-private dining rooms can accomodate your needs. - The entire Restaurant is is open privately from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (6 - days a week.) - Primavera room ( private) holds 35-40 guests - 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 guests * visit us - catering@papajoes.com or call us (330) 923-7999
  • Private party contact
    Kim McLaughlin: (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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What 1,816 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Good for groups

  • Akron

    Best Overall

  • Akron

    Best Food

  • Akron

    Best Service

  • Akron

    Best Ambiance

  • Akron

    Best Value

  • Akron

    Good for business meals

  • Akron

    Good for groups

  • Akron

    Neighborhood gem

  • Akron

    Great for fine wines

  • Akron

    Most Booked

1,816 Reviews

  1. DavidJ

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined with another couple. Two of us had the Chicken Marsalis and really enjoyed it. One diner had lasagna and one veal parm I heard nothing but positive comments about the meals.

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  2. AkronDDG

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Papa Joe's is dependably good! You can't go wrong. Don't forget to have the legendary white French dressing!

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  3. AnnaA

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last night I had the September pasta special, Black Truffle Sacchetti, or cheese filled pasta bundles, with grilled corn on top. When reading the description, I couldn't imagine that the corn would add much to the plate, but, was pleasantly surprised at how flavorful it was. One of my dinner partners agreed that she, too, was surprised. Another success story for the chef!!!

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  4. DANK

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, huge portions. Priced very reasonably.

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  5. LizC

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, despite it being super busy. I ordered an out of season drink I had at Papa Joe’s last Christmas, and they cheerfully made it for me!

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  6. AdamO

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I are regulars and the menu is short simple food is fantastic. Service is just as fantastic. 

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  7. JimM

    Naples

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent old fashioned italian food—good service also

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  8. RickB

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Haven’t been here in 3 years! Great food, great service and great time. Have to come back more $

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  9. KristynC

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Lasagna and cheese/veggie cannoli did not have much flavor

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  10. LisaB

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great authentic Italian food. Service was great and they honor and keep your reservation.

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  11. AnnaA

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again I had the Friday night prime rib special and it was done perfectly. But, started off my meal with the very yummy steamed clams and a nice chilled Chopin Vodka martini. Finished dinner off with the perfect size of pecan cheesecake.

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  12. davisoh6

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Reservation said birthday, not mentioned by staff. Otherwise good service and reliably good food. Prices are up, as everywhere. Solid choice, improving over recent years, still not back to where it was B.C. (before Covid).

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  13. MichaelS

    Cleveland

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    New menu has some excellent choices. Food was prepared and served great, as always

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  14. Chris

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very pleased with our meal, service and we were able to talk and hear each other. The only thing we were not thrilled with was the staff seating a family wit 3 young children right next to us, when the whole room was empty otherwise. Fortunately they were pretty quiet.

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  15. AnviaS

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our food was excellent and server was friendly and knowledgeable. Thank you Pappa Joe’s for always a quality experience we can count on.

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  16. MarjorieC

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A favorite place for my friends and I to meet and enjoy great food.

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  17. AnnaA

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    2 days left to get the BBQ ribs before the August specials go away. They are "fall-off-the bone" awesome. And, love the sauce also.

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  18. susanc

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful time, wonderful service, wonderful dinner!

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  19. CharlesH

    Naples

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    First person had prime rib rare. It was excellent maybe prefect. Second person had eggplant parmesan and it was good. Third person had chicken francae again excellent as always. Fourth person had chicken parmesan and it was slightly over cooked because it was fried then baked.

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  20. JohnT

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    I tried something different, I normally I have chicken parm I had eggplant this evening it it didn’t disappoint. They had updated their dining rooms and it added to the overall experience.

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  21. Tabby

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first visit there and we will be back. Everything was perfect from the moment we walked in the door. Great service, great food, and even better cheescake.

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  22. Trusty

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server and food was great! We will definitely be back to see you again.

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  23. AvaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server was very polite and she recommended some very good entree’s and drinks! I shall return!!😊

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  24. BobV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints. Dined there since they opened.

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  25. Cory

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wife and I had a fantastic night at Papa Joes. Everything throughout our meal was amazing. We really enjoyed the August Appetizer special with the burnt ends poutine. Their house French dressing is one of the best dressings I’ve had. We will definitely be coming back regularly here

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  26. DaveV

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Consistent service and food. Always at least a monthly visit.

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  27. TomJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. We would highly recommend this restaurant. The food was great and our server was wonderful.

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  28. JonT

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals were excellent. I had penne pasta with marinara sauce. My fiancé had egg plant parmigiana. Our waiter, Anthony, was extremely attentive. If you love Italian cuisine, this is the restaurant for your palate.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is always great! Our server Natalie is THE BEST!! Love Papa Joe's!

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  30. NoShrimpTails

    Cleveland

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night tonight! The August 2023 specials are all too die for! The Burnt Ends Poutine was amazing! Of course the prime rib nights are always great. (Thank you for working that all out , tonight Toni!) Enjoyed Renaldo's music tonight as well.

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  31. JpNaples

    Naples

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Under staffed. Waitress did her best but she had too many tables to give prompt service. My ribs were tasty but one half of the half rack was not edible. It was not rib meat but a large piece of gristle.

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  32. CindyA

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    always good. server had too many tables. she was good but overworked

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  33. Jesse

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    An Akron classic. We enjoyed the chicken parm, which is always a favorite and the prime rib. Food was very good as always and the service was warm and personable.

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  34. DeeAnnK

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    celebrated a birthday with a friend at this amazing restaurant. The wait staff was professional but and pleasant. The menu choices were excellent and our choices did not disappoint, Cannolli s for desser were delicious. Next time we go to Papa Joes we plan to bring a cooler and shop in the Italian Market attached to the restaurant.

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  35. JIMU

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Stacy was great !! The Ribs where outstanding, can't go wrong at Papa Joe's !!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Positive experience. Had to wait on our third party. Staff attentive to keeping an eye out for her and brought her to our table when she arrived. Meanwhile Nancy, our server checked regularly to make sure we were okay.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! In addition to an extensive regular menu, they always offer a variety of seasonal options. And great wines off the menu or in their wine shop!

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  38. MFALOISI

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Veronica was excellent and all of our meals exceeded our expectations. Always a wonderful experience..

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  39. Kbg24

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    I ordered the $42 steak and it was maybe a $20 steak at best. The wife's spinach and cheese cannelloni wasn't that great either. The pasta part was harder like it wasn't cooked all the way and just didn't have much taste to it. Was pretty excited to try this restaurant out since we've never been there before. But sadly we will not be returning. The take away I had was just very over priced food that really didn't taste very good. We both wish it was just a better experience then it was.

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  40. Redhead

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful. I had the fried green tomato appetizer with pimento cheese. My main was eggplant parmigiana which was delicious! The eggplant had a crisp crust but had a really nice texture is wasn’t mushy but had some tooth to it. I loved it. Our server was very good too. Very nice experience.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

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 1816 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today

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–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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 accomodate your needs for off site or delivery services. * visit us - catering@papajoes.com or call us ( 330 ) 923-7999
  • Private party facilities
    Our private and semi-private dining rooms can accomodate your needs. - The entire Restaurant is is open privately from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (6 - days a week.) - Primavera room ( private) holds 35-40 guests - 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 guests * visit us - catering@papajoes.com or call us (330) 923-7999
  • Private party contact
    Kim McLaughlin: (330) 923-7999

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