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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
2135 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 19 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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,135 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Akron

    Best Overall

  • Akron

    Best Service

  • Akron

    Best Ambience

  • 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 in Ohio is a local gem known for its delicious food and excellent service. Reviewers highlight the "great atmosphere" and "wonderfully-prepared entrees," with menu favorites like Chicken Francaise and prime rib. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Natalie and Jen, ensure a delightful dining experience.

2,135 Reviews
  1. William

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First time visiting and it won't be the last. Food was excellent and service was timely even with a packed Saturday night dinner shift. Parking took longer than getting a table or receiving our drinks and appetizers. We had a wonderful date and we plan on returning soon!

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  2. Lee

    VIP

    Cleveland

    101 reviews

    5.0

    101 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want to escape the franchise restaurant experience book your reservation at Papa Joe’s. They haven’t survived this long being a cookie-cutter food joint. Food is always great and service is impeccable. Their adjacent Italian market is an added bonus.

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  3. Denny

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time visiting and we’ll definitely be back. Food was excellent and service was outstanding. We celebrated my wife’s birthday and our friends brought a cake which our server offered to slice it up and served it to us. We all had an exceptional dining experience.

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  4. William

    Minneapolis

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went on a gift card with friends. Great quality for price. Will be back!

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  5. Disne

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    emma our waitress was really friendly! my fish was amazing very tender and flavorful

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  6. Jennifer

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good; cavatelli special was fabulous but the risotto was rice pilaf. Service was okay - waiter did his best but it was clear he had too many tables tonight. Overall a nice experience and we are glad we came.

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  7. Douglas

    Guadalajara

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, reasonable price and lovely waitress. The best part is the wine with good options and prices.

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  8. Tim

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Caden our server was fantastic especially since it was New Year's Eve. Personable and attentive. Such a great experience.

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  9. Jeffrey

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    One of our favorite dining spots. New Years Eve, was not up to snuff. it was crazy busy, I understand, but food prep could've been better.

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  10. Sharon

    VIP

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Years Eve here was excellent! Sara our waitress was so nice and attentive. It was very busy but didn’t experience any delays and food was great! Waited a very short for our table but was comfortable and hostess even checked on us. Exceptional attitudes by everyone we encountered. Very enjoyable 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 4.7 stars by 2135 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 p.m.
Booked 19 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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