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Papa Joe was raised on the mountainside of Palermo, Italy. As a child, Joe and his mother would walk their tiny town daily, collecting ingredients from local farms for the family’s supper table. He learned from Mommy a passion for hard work and love for great food. Joe’s other love, Momma Donna, grew up in South Florida. She appreciates the value of locally grown produce and fresh ingredients. Together, Joe & Donna have developed an amazing menu where Italian heirloom meets southern hospitality. We count it a Blessing to have you as a guest at the restaurant supper table. Mangia, Mangia Ya’ll
Unpretentious, group-friendly destination for classic Italian fare, like pasta, pizza & subs.
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 6244 Spring Lake Hwy, Brooksville, FL 34601
Phone: (352) 799-3904
Website: http://papajoes.org/
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Ron Millward
We loved the atmosphere at Papa Joe’s — it’s a beautiful space and definitely a refreshing change of pace from the more casual restaurants in the area. The ambiance felt inviting and had a touch of class that made for a nice evening out.
That said, as vegetarians, we found the menu a bit limiting. The $25 signature salad, which usually comes with salmon, steak, or chicken, didn’t translate well to a vegetarian option. Instead of a hearty substitute, we received a very small portion of mixed vegetables, which didn’t feel like a fair trade-off for the price. The salad itself was mostly iceberg lettuce with canned black olives — not quite the fresh, elevated experience we expected from a place with such a great reputation.
On a brighter note, the pasta was delicious. The sauce had an authentic, homemade flavor — rich, balanced, and truly the highlight of the meal. You can tell they know how to make great Italian sauce. The garlic bread, however, was more like a toasted sub roll, and we would have loved to see something a bit more refined — maybe a crusty artisan bread served with olive oil and fresh garlic.
Overall, the food had high points and low points. The atmosphere is lovely, and the potential is there for a really top-notch dining experience. A few small touches — better vegetarian options, upgraded bread, and maybe some soft Italian music to add to the ambiance (rather than just hearing cell phone chatter) — would make a huge difference.
… moreThat said, as vegetarians, we found the menu a bit limiting. The $25 signature salad, which usually comes with salmon, steak, or chicken, didn’t translate well to a vegetarian option. Instead of a hearty substitute, we received a very small portion of mixed vegetables, which didn’t feel like a fair trade-off for the price. The salad itself was mostly iceberg lettuce with canned black olives — not quite the fresh, elevated experience we expected from a place with such a great reputation.
On a brighter note, the pasta was delicious. The sauce had an authentic, homemade flavor — rich, balanced, and truly the highlight of the meal. You can tell they know how to make great Italian sauce. The garlic bread, however, was more like a toasted sub roll, and we would have loved to see something a bit more refined — maybe a crusty artisan bread served with olive oil and fresh garlic.
Overall, the food had high points and low points. The atmosphere is lovely, and the potential is there for a really top-notch dining experience. A few small touches — better vegetarian options, upgraded bread, and maybe some soft Italian music to add to the ambiance (rather than just hearing cell phone chatter) — would make a huge difference.
David
First time eating at Papa Joe’s. I have heard good things about this Italian restaurant and have been wanting to try it. I recommend making a reservation because it gets busy quickly. Let me say the food was fantastic. You get long pieces of garlic bread brought to your table. I got the Chicken Romano with angel hair pasta. Husband got create your own pasta with sausage. The portions were big and we had to take the rest home. They also have a lot of different deserts. Great place, friendly service and everyone was kind as soon as you walk in. A must try if you are into town, passing through or live in the area. Definitely will be back.
… moreHeidi Lawton
I attended an Christmas work party last night. It was a beautifully decorated and we all had a great time. The food was fantastic and the service was beyond fantastic. Our server Yvette was byfar absolutely amazing! She did an amazing job taking care of our every need all evening. Thank you Papa Joe’s for a great evening!!
… moreTim Pinneri
Overall, love the place. My sample platter was great,but way too much sauce. Actually, the sauce took away from the whole flavor profile of the dish. The lasagna, meatballs etc. Was great. Cut back on the sauce,.if someone wants more they can ask. Service was great, hope to get back to the area soon.
… moreTonya Cartagena
We LOVE this place! We have been a couple of times while we were in town. The lentil soup is very flavorful and delicious. The bread is perfect with the lentils. We have tried several entrees and all have been amazing! We always get a dessert to go! The blueberry cheesecake and carrot cake are definitely our favorite though! Everyone is so nice and helpful! The owners have been there every time we’ve gone and they are always checking on guests and welcoming everyone! We don’t have little kids anymore as ours are pretty much grown but we did notice when there were little ones at other tables they always give them a ball of pizza dough to play with which we think is a cute idea! The kids seem to love it and get super excited! We will definitely be back every time we’re on town!
… moreKathy Hershelman
We had a group of 15 for a family dinner including 5 children. Papa Joe’s staff was very accommodating. We were seated within 10 minutes. The servers were great, efficient, and very patient with our group. Appetizers and dinners came out timely, fresh and hot. The food was amazing and the portions were enough for another meal the next day. We had a wonderful experience and can’t wait to go back again.
… moreEricia Mestre
We hosted our son and daughter-in-law’s rehearsal dinner a few weeks back we were so pleased with the service, food, and atmosphere. We had 2 dedicated servers, Yvette and a nice young man whose name I am sorry I can’t recall. They were both wonderful!! So friendly and attentive throughout the entire meal. The room was set up perfectly, the food was delicious, and they stayed on top of drinks for over 30 guests. We will definitely return and highly recommend to anyone. Thank you very much.
… moreAlice Sparks
The food was great, although I only had my entree. Kudos to Papa Joe’s for making a sauteed calamari dish. My server, Janine was so nice! I was there by myself and she managed to make me feel welcome and had just the right amount of attention without it being too little or too much. I will definitely be stopping here again. There were too many dishes I still want to try.
… moreTamra Doke
This Italian restaurant serves delicious authentic cuisine. The service is top-notch, and the atmosphere is great.
… moresuzanne zindell
We have been trying to get there to try there food, it was absolutely amazing. From the waitress, atmosphere and oh gosh the food, this was one of the best restaurants we’ve been to in a long time. You are a little aways from us but so worth the drive. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you for a Great dinner. Gina was our waitress and we were very impressed.
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