Opened in 1982, Papa Joe’s introduced a tradition of wonderful Italian food and generous portions. Serving you and your family only the freshest ingredients!
Where the bread, pasta, and soups are made in-house, just like Papa Joe used to make!!
All of this is available at affordable prices. We invite you to Papa Joe’s and you’ll see what we are all about. You will then know why Papa Joe’s is the best-kept secret on S.W. side of Chicago and the S.W. Suburbs. We also serve Midway Airport!!!
Longtime traditional Italian restaurant & bar in cozy, family-friendly surroundings. Based on 410 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
5900 W 111th St, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
Phone: (708) 636-5030
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Natalie Doogan
What an experience start to finish! The drinks, food, service and atmosphere were all incredible. Variety of drinks to choose from whether you’re a beer person, wine, or hard liquor. The food gives you a home-like feeling and offers a total variety to curb any craving you may have on a week night or weekend such as pasta dishes, delicious pizza, wings, sausage & peppers, calamari, mozzarella bites and more. Totally recommend the sausage & peppers appetizer, pizza and any pasta dish or special for that day! If you’re not a pasta person or don’t want anything that heavy, get the burger with grilled onion — OMG. So good.
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Kyle Malan
You would be hard pressed to find anything negative to say about this establishment, from the excellent service to the delicious food, it far exceeds expectations. As we walked into the restaurant we were greeted by an exceptional young man named Adrian who is part owner, as well as playing a vital roll in every aspect of daily operations. Despite being very busy and on a dinner rush, the pizza was cooked to perfection and came out in a timely manner. I will certainly be returning, as well as urging friends and family to give it a try.
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Rebecca
I cannot praise Papa Joe’s staff enough for our experience last night. We wanted to take our parents out for a special anniversary meal, but were hesitant because the service industry is struggling to provide good food with an enjoyable experience since Covid lockdowns. It’s generally just not worth the trouble or expense to eat out anymore.
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Vincent DiCato
Been about 15 years since being back and it was just like I remembered. New owners are great guy especially Adrian, guy does it all. Service was great despite them being crowded. Big bowl of crème of chicken soup was great, as well as the pizza. Tasted exactly how I remembered, will be back.
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Bill Murray
Food is decent…chicken vesuvio and chicken tetrazinni are by far the best options. Service was great, staff was attentive and more than accommodating. The restaurant itself however is in desperate need of a remodel. While it is clean it is old worn and tired.
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elzbieta wisz
Awesome place!! Food was super flavorful and delicious, and the portion sizes are generous. Kudos to Adrian, one of the owners, for the exceptional service. He went above and beyond for us and I can tell he makes his customers feel appreciated.
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Angela Mauriello
I ordered delivery which I should have known better not to order calamari fried. It was rubbery and no tentacles which are my favorite parts. The aglio oglo was so so. No flavor Really. I asked what the special was and was told pastas and she told me what kinds and I placed my order. I was charged regular dinner price. Only a minimal difference but I was just told your special price.. not happy
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Sotiros Foods
Attended a funeral luncheon. An abundance of food, but all dishes were mediocre in terms of ingredient quality and preparation. All chairs were on wheels (like an office steno chair) which meant they slid easily, which was a hazard for a person having difficulty walking.,
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Kathleen Riordan
Down to earth neighborhood place. Very good food, unpretentious, and large portions.
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Rita Herron
My experience with this restaurant is that the food they delivered to me was day old. Vesuvio potatoes were old and grey. Mustaccoli and sauce was horrible tasting. The beef sandwich was drenched when I asked not to dip. I said no peppers. They drenched sandwich in burned peppers. I had them come back and pick this up. The canola was gross after me asking if their canoli was fresh. I paid 37 dollars for horrible take out. McDs is better. Thanks Niko for managing a horrible Italian style restaurant – questionable.
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