Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

4.8

2169 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

3 Mar 2025

7:30 pm

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Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood 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

Location
1561 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44313
Phone number
(330) 923-7999
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joe Alvis

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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

Zucchini FrettoUSD 12.99
Great for sharing, this heaping platter of zucchini is lightly fried and sprinkled with Reggiano Parmesan cheese
Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers**USD 13.99
Filled with Italian Sausage, ricotta, feta and Parmesan cheeses, placed on a pool of marinara sauce
Baked Rustic Tuscan Bread
Brushed with EVOO
- Serves 6-8USD 8.99
Crab-Stuffed MushroomsUSD 11.99
Sauerkraut BallsUSD 11.99
Baker's Dozen
Papa Joe's Bean SaladUSD 8.99
Chicken Livers*USD 10.99
Chicken livers sauteed with onions, mushrooms and sherry
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.99
Smoked Provolone WedgesUSD 9.99
Served with our marinara and pesto sauces, a new twist on an old favorite
Fresh CalamariUSD 14.99
Fried ever-so-lightly, served with a delightful pepperoncini rosemary oil

Sandwiches

Add fries $3.99 | Onion Rings $4.99

Half Pound Sirloin Burger*USD 12.99
Served with lettuce, tomato and red onion
Meatball HeroUSD 12.99
Our house made meatballs with marinara sauce and melted cheeses on a hoagie bun
Fried PerchUSD 13.99
Served with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tartar sauce on a grilled bun

Steaks & Chops**

Served with our house salad and your choice of Mashed Potato, Baked Potato, Fries, Vegetables or Risotto. Papa Joe's Potatoes $9.99. Steamed Broccoli with Cheese Sauce $6.99

Prime Rib*
Incredibly tender and naturally juicy by Stock Yards. Available Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
- PetiteUSD 27.99
- GrandeUSD 36.99
Strip Steak*
U.S.D.A. Choice Center Cut New York Strip Steak
- 12 oz.USD 39.99
Top Sirloin Steak*
Abundantly flavorful Stock Yards USDA Prime. We suggest medium rare
- 10 oz.USD 25.99
French Cut Pork Chop*
- 12 oz.USD 26.99
Filet Mignon*
U.S.D.A Choice Center Cut Natural Filet Mignon
- 8 oz.USD 41.99
Imported Lamb Rack*
- Half RackUSD 30.99

Salads

Add Chicken $6.99 | Salmon $8.99. Local, hand crafted blue cheese creamy or dry $1.75

Caesar SaladUSD 10.99
Romaine hearts tossed with house-made croutons and Caesar dressing
Organic Baby Iceberg WedgesUSD 14.99
Organic baby iceberg slices with fire-roasted grape tomatoes, apple-wood bacon, crushed croutons, bleu cheese dressing and drizzled with balsamic reduction
Organic Cranberry Chicken Salad**USD 16.99
Grilled chicken on top of mixed greens with bleu cheese crumbles, candied walnuts, cranberry and chopped celery, tossed with raspberry vinaigrette

Housemade Soups

Our soups are made fresh daily with the finest ingredients

Wedding Soup
- CupUSD 4.99
- BowlUSD 5.99
Lobster Bisque
Friday & Saturday
- CupUSD 6.99
- BowlUSD 8.99

Iacomini Iconic

Chicken FrancaiseUSD 23.99
A local favorite, tender chicken medallions sautéed in our butter and lemon sauce and served over pasta
Veal ScallopiniUSD 26.99
Tender veal slices sautéed with mushrooms in a creamy Marsala sauce with a side of spaghettini marinara
Chicken MarsalaUSD 23.99
Sautéed medallions of chicken in our Marsala sauce with mushrooms and a side of spaghettini marinara

Iacomini Traditions

Chicken ParmigianaUSD 23.99
Fresh breast of chicken hand-breaded and sautéed, topped with marinara and melted provolone. Served with spaghettini marinara
Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 18.99
Crisp, hand-breaded eggplant topped with marinara and melted provolone. Served with spaghettini marinara
Veal ParmigianaUSD 24.99
Hand-pounded and breaded veal sautéed and topped with marinara and melted provolone. Served with spaghettini marinara
Southern Italian TrioUSD 18.99
A sizzling platter of our house made meatballs, sweet Italian sausage and penne marinara
Our Famous House Made LasagnaUSD 17.99
Noodles layered with our Tuscan bechamel and meat sauce with Reggiano Parmesan and mozzarella
Spinach CannelloniUSD 17.99
Hand-rolled with fresh ricotta andReggiano Parmesan cheese, toppedwith marinara and melted mozzarella
Iacomini's 1932 ExpressUSD 18.99
Chicken livers, onions and mushrooms sautéed with sherry, atop our spaghetti marinara
Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 18.99
Made to order with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese

Fresh Seafood

Signature Cashew Crusted TroutUSD 24.99
Drizzled with a honey lemon sauce
Crispy Fried Yellow PerchUSD 23.99
Faroe Island Salmon**
Seared Crispy and served on organic mesclun greens topped with a balsamic glaze
- Seasoned & GrilledUSD 25.99
- Seared CrispyUSD 26.99
Catch of the Day
- Market Price

Pasta with House Made Sauce

Additions: Sautéed Mushrooms $2.75, House Made Meatball $3.50, Locally Made Italian Sausage $4.50

Spaghettini or Penne Pasta
- MarinaraUSD 14.99
- Meat SauceUSD 16.99
Gluten Free Penne Pasta**
- MarinaraUSD 16.99
- Meat SauceUSD 17.99
Jumbo Cheese Ravioli
- MarinaraUSD 16.99
- Meat SauceUSD 17.99

What 2,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Akron
Best Overall
Akron
Best Food
Akron
Best Service
Akron
Best Value
Akron
Good for groups
Akron
Neighbourhood gem
Akron
Great for fine wines
Akron
Good for special occasions
Akron
Most Booked

Review summary

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Papa Joe's/Iacomini's is a beloved dining spot in Akron, consistently praised for its delicious "old school" Italian cuisine and welcoming ambiance. Guests rave about the friendly service and generous portions. While some find peak times busy, many highlight the "outstanding service" and "excellent food" as reasons to return frequently.

2,169 Reviews

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Diane
Cleveland
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this hometown treasure. This restaurant was full- every table taken from couples to large parties. Our reservation time was honored and our server was friendly and as attentive as though we were her only table. We got our favorites for dinner: lasagna, meatballs and a strip steak. The lasagna is consistently the best anywhere. The steak was perfectly cooked. I don't know how they did it with such a crowd. Papa Joe's demonstrates that they are unconditionally the best place for a quiet dinner for two, a family dinner or a celebration. They really respect their customers and it's evidenced by clean and tastefully decorated dining rooms, great food and well-chosen staff who care about your experience. Also love that they live entertainment- Rolando is our favorite. You won't be disappointed!
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DawnN
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, fantastic food and service. Emma was the sweetest waitress! The food was amazing!
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Gayle
VIP
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Glad we had a reservation and got there early because it was very full by the time we left. Salad with house dressing was delicious. Chicken francaise was excellent! We will be back.
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Debra
Cleveland
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time with friends. Service was outstanding as always - I apologize for not catching her name but our waitress, who’s been there for years, may be one of the best waitresses in the state! Everyone at our table commented on how nice and efficient she was. Really had an enjoyable dinner. Thank you.
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Joseph
VIP
Cincinnati
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were in town for a business meeting and in a hurry. The prime rib and veal parmigiana were amazing as was the meatball appetizer. Amanda did an excellent job as our server taking care of us and getting us in and out quickly. We will definitely be back as there are several items we want to try and we will absolutely tell our friends. Everything was delicious and the prices were extremely reasonable!!! 5 stars!
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Elijah
Seattle
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great service, my only gripe is the lack of parking
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Clinton
Philadelphia
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated quickly, generous portions, and good service. Unfortunately, our food arrived lukewarm. They were busy for Saturday evening service, so take the day into consideration.
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Conni
VIP
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 21 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a delicious dinner and the staff was welcoming and gracious!! It is a total evening delight! Thank you Papa Joe’s for providing a very special evening out with friends!
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Gary
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Good food, as always. The server seemed a little forgetful. Out of prime at 7, which is the main reason I go here.
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Deanna
VIP
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always an exceptional treat. The service is good and the staff are friendly. We feel fortunate have this gem in our neighborhood. Tonight there were 8 of us around the table and everyone had a different meal and everyone was raving about their dinner.
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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 4.8 stars by 2169 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

3 Mar 2025

7:30 pm

Select a time

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

1561 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, OH 44313

Additional information

Phone number
(330) 923-7999
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Fish, Steak
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Parking
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Joe Alvis

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Papa Joe's/Iacomini's

Make a booking

Select a time

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

Appetizers

Zucchini FrettoUSD 12.99

Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers**USD 13.99

Baked Rustic Tuscan Bread

Crab-Stuffed MushroomsUSD 11.99

Sauerkraut BallsUSD 11.99

Papa Joe's Bean SaladUSD 8.99

Chicken Livers*USD 10.99

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp CocktailUSD 18.99

Smoked Provolone WedgesUSD 9.99

Fresh CalamariUSD 14.99

Sandwiches

Half Pound Sirloin Burger*USD 12.99

Meatball HeroUSD 12.99

Fried PerchUSD 13.99

Steaks & Chops**

Prime Rib*

Strip Steak*

Top Sirloin Steak*

French Cut Pork Chop*

Filet Mignon*

Imported Lamb Rack*

Salads

Caesar SaladUSD 10.99

Organic Baby Iceberg WedgesUSD 14.99

Organic Cranberry Chicken Salad**USD 16.99

Housemade Soups

Wedding Soup

Lobster Bisque

Iacomini Iconic

Chicken FrancaiseUSD 23.99

Veal ScallopiniUSD 26.99

Chicken MarsalaUSD 23.99

Iacomini Traditions

Chicken ParmigianaUSD 23.99

Eggplant ParmigianaUSD 18.99

Veal ParmigianaUSD 24.99

Southern Italian TrioUSD 18.99

Our Famous House Made LasagnaUSD 17.99

Spinach CannelloniUSD 17.99

Iacomini's 1932 ExpressUSD 18.99

Fettuccine AlfredoUSD 18.99

Fresh Seafood

Signature Cashew Crusted TroutUSD 24.99

Crispy Fried Yellow PerchUSD 23.99

Faroe Island Salmon**

Catch of the Day

Pasta with House Made Sauce

Spaghettini or Penne Pasta

Gluten Free Penne Pasta**

Jumbo Cheese Ravioli

Overall ratings and reviews

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