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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
2123 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 25 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 2,123 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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.

2,123 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was spot on. The food was excellent and the drinks great. Lovely 95th birthday dinner for mom.

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  2. Jason

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent particularly the chicken and pasta dishes. The fried provolone was amazing. First time there and I would highly recommended it for a great dining experience. Also had the filet cooked perfectly to medium rare.

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  3. Ann

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    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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  4. Mike

    VIP

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    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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  5. Jessica

    VIP

    Cleveland

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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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  6. Jay

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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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  7. Michael

    VIP

    Cleveland

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 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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  8. CMSS

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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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  9. Patty

    Cleveland

    225 reviews

    4.0

    225 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 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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  10. Sharon

    VIP

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 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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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 2123 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 25 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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