Papa Joe's New Lenox: Highly Recommended!
A family owned and run Full Service Italian Restaurant, ran by 3 brothers: Joey, Chef Jason (J-Sun) & Luke. If you have never met "The Boys" You NEED to! They are the most hard working, charming and gracious hosts in the biz!
Joey runs the carryout and delivery portion of the restaurant. Sending out as many as 200 deliveries on any given Monday for the 1/2 price pizza special. Try the Sausage-- It's the Best in Town, Hands Down!
Chef Jason (J-sun) has created such delishious item selections such as: Special Appetizers: Oysters Rockefeller <--Yum! Different Flatbread Pizza App Combos & Stuffed Papazones. He has even created a wonderful fresh salad Properly Named: The J-Sun Salad.
His unique creative/seasonal Special Entree selections such as The Pumpkin Ravioli are < award winning! & Lobster Stuffed Heart Shaped Red Ravioli. < just in time for Valentine's Day <3 , Yay!
Then there's Luke, What a Fine Fella! ~Who Knows his Wine! At any given time, you will find him waiting for you at the front door; Ready to greet and seat you for your delishous dinning experience!
He may also be found cutting pizzas in the carryout window; or shakin' things up on the Full Service Top Shelf Bar. Have him muddle you a True Old Fashion, Shake you up a A Filthy Dirty Tuni or Just Come on Down for a Shot O' Crown! ~These are 3 HANDS ON Fellas who know their Business~
Come Check Em Out!
The Original Papa Joe's
815-463-5637
Since 1982, The Original Papa Joe's has been serving delicious family recipes. With a number of daily specials and guaranteed lowest catering cost, The Original Papa Joe's prices won't burn a hole in your wallet. Dine inside or in the spacious patio.
- Hours: Mon - Thu, 11am - 11pm; Fri, Sat, 11am - midnight; Sun, 1:00pm- 10:00pm
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Payments accepted: American Express, Cash, Debit Card, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Products: Italian food, drinks
- Food & dining options: Vegetarian
- General services: Catering, Delivery, Eat-in, Phone orders, Take-out
- Menu link: www.originalpapajoes.com/menu_items.htm
- Specialties: 2 for 1 pasta
- ATM: Yes
- Parking: Free lot
- Private events: Yes
- Cuisine: American, Italian, Sandwiches
- Price level: $$
- Reservations: Accepted
- Number of tables: 30
- Features: Banquets, Buffet, Dancing, Dinner, Group-friendly, Happy Hour, Kids' Menu, Live Entertainment, Lunch, Outdoor seating, Private Parties
- Atmosphere: Bar Scene, Fun
- Dress code: Casual
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Reviews (14)
Papa Joes takes pride in every aspect of the business, and it shows! From the quality of the delicious food, the service, the relaxed atomosphere, they really take the time to enhance the patrons enjoyment. Not to mention, they have proven to have some of the best pizza in New Lenox! Definatley somewhere to recommend to anyone looking for value and quality.
Ordered Catering for Christmas and was very impressed with the food. My family was raving about the Chicken Tetrazini and the homemade Lasanga. Will definitly be ordering from them soon.
We ate there a few times. About 50% of the time the food was pretty good, but the service sucked. Last time we went there and ordered pizza, I bit into a bone and chipped my tooth. Didn't make a big deal out of that, but will NEVER go there again.
The only thing I would order from now on at Papa Joe's is the fried chicken dinner. My family has tried this place out twice and right from the first bite the italian food was disappointing. I do recommend the fried chicken dinner though. Doubt we'll ever come back again though, our dinners were overpriced for the quality of food served and the last time we had to change tables due to ants and the second table had them too. If you want absolutely brilliant italian food in New Lenox, go north up Cedar Road to Little Joe's at Francis Road.
Had the 2 for 1 pasta on Tuesday everything was great! The homemade Lasagna was outstanding. Server was very good and Bernie Glim was playing all his hits. Ill be back next Tuesday.
Went there on Sunday for a baby Shower and loved everything. The Italian baked chicken was amazing. Service was on top of their game. My daughter is getting married and I booked the bridal shower that day. They even had Polish music on the Patio that was very good. Nice crowd for it.
I do not like Papa Joe's at all. The food is pretty bad. I had the eggplant parmesan and it was so salty I couldn't even eat it. Their pasta sauce is not good either. Their fettucini alfredo used to be decent but they changed it some time ago and now it's awful too. We don't go there anymore at all and don't order out from there any more either. Wish NL had a good Italian place to eat. Maybe some day...
Sat on the patio for Lunch and recieved great food baked mosty and service. Was in and out in no time. Very important while on lunch break. Thanks Papa Joes
Went there with my family on a Tuesday and the place was super busy. i understood why after the I had the Lasagna and bread. soup and salad came with it. Was a great deal. Kids had the pizza which they loved. Service was attentive and fast. I'll be back real soon.
I don't care for the pasta sauce and the pizza is just ok. Poor design for the interior of the restaurant.
I went with my family of 5 on a Tuesday night. The service was so bad that we had to ask for another waitress. The food was just OK. Our first and last time at Paps Joe's - there are lots of other restaurants in the area that are just as good who actually want our business, and that's where we'll go from now on.
Always great food and great service! They are also offering more than just food too- karaoke on thursdays and saturdays, with drink specials to go with it!! Like a "healthy" pizza- order the Valizza. Delish!!!


Papa Joe's has the best Fried Chicken anywhere. We have it catered for all our family parties and people from miles away always ask where we got it from. Crispy, not greasy at all and large pieces, not to mention the price is very reasonable!