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Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Papa Joe"s Italian Restaurant has been a family tradition for 30 years.
Papa Joe has personally constructed a diverse menu to fit anyone and everybody's taste buds, and each dish is prepared to order 'justa for you'. Whether you are looking for an aged tender steak, fresh seafood, or are in need of a carb fix, we got it! From the beginning, Papa Joe has prided himself in using the freshest and most whole ingredients available. In fact, many of the herbs we use are picked fresh from our herb garden and all of our dough is made on premises with a healthy blend of semolina and stone ground wheat.
Join us for our new Happy Hour Menu:
EVERYDAY from 3pm to 6pm
ALL DAY TUESDAY...
KIDS EAT FREE-Every Monday.
AUGURI!
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Papa Joe has personally constructed a diverse menu to fit anyone and everybody's taste buds, and each dish is prepared to order 'justa for you'. Whether you are looking for an aged tender steak, fresh seafood, or are in need of a carb fix, we got it! From the beginning, Papa Joe has prided himself in using the freshest and most whole ingredients available. In fact, many of the herbs we use are picked fresh from our herb garden and all of our dough is made on premises with a healthy blend of semolina and stone ground wheat.
Join us for our new Happy Hour Menu:
EVERYDAY from 3pm to 6pm
ALL DAY TUESDAY...
KIDS EAT FREE-Every Monday.
AUGURI!
26 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 26 reviews
5 stars
(12)
4 stars
(8)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(15)
- good for groups(13)
- kid-friendly(9)
- great for lunch(8)
- fit for foodies(5)
- romantic(5)
Papa Joes Italian Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
always the best
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We make it to Brooksville every few months and Papa Joes is always on the list for our group of 12. Wish it were in our home town."
Dined on 6/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I asked for a romantic nook so that I could focus of my dates conversation and that's exactly what I received! The food came out in a timely order throughout the evening and was professionally delivered. My date and I had a great time!
The only thing that I could suggest would be to change the music."
Dined on 5/30/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not what I had hoped for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"There were eight of us in our party. All of us had been to Papa Joe's before and came back because it had been a good experience. Alas, we were very disappointed this time. Three of us ordered White Zinfandel and had to send the wine back because it was vinegary. The replacement White Zinfandel was better but only by a little. None of us finished it. Our food was "cool" and my husband's chicken was "dry." Not what we had planned on for Mother's day. It will take some time for us to consider returning. That is why I said I wouldn't recommend Papa Joe's to a friend."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent as Always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We live 2 miles from there and find we frequent it a little too much!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always Good!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My family and I have been going to PaPa Joe's for years and it is always delicious. For us it's only about 20 minutes away, but well worth the drive. Never have to worry about the quality when taking new friends there, it is always good!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 6 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Italian and Seafood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our Mothers Day dinner!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
table for 12 was ready and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"table for 12 was ready and waiting. Food and service met our expectations."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Secret hideout
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Unexpected find - kind of in the middle of nowhere. Nice ambiance with classic Italian feel, both in decorations and music. Food was inconsistent among different members of the party, but overall above average. Very enjoyable without being too expensive."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was delish...service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was delish...service was wonderful...refreshing to see that they're a Christian establishment and not ashamed to proclaim it!! Thus place is exactly halfway between our family in Ocala and us (Tampa), so we'll definitely be meeting there again to enjoy a fun family dinner!! Thanks Papa Joe's!!"
Dined on 03/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Reservation made for a birthday
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Reservation made for a birthday and everything was great!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was very good and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Food was very good and service was fantastic."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 12 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a reservation and although
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a reservation and although crowded, were able to sit down within 5 minutes of the time."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good experience but to too
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good experience but to too much pasta with meat dinners."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've been enjoying Papa Joe's
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been enjoying Papa Joe's since you opened in 1981. Keep up the good work!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I have lived in the area for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have lived in the area for ten years and have eaten at Papa Joe's several times a year. I can say I have not had a bad experience at this restaurant."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Papa Joes Italian Restaurant
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate