Papa J's Italian Restaurant
(303) 427-1391
7510 Sheridan Blvd
Arvada,
CO
80003
39.8331
-105.0529
Neighborhoods: South, South Westminster
Reviews & Ratings for Papa J's Italian Restaurant
8 reviews
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poor service and food
by beerman44
June 06, 2009
The maetballs and sausage are always different, very dry and seem to come from a food service (frozen). The sauce is never the same any two times. Don't know if it's canned or if they have different cooks making it daily. Also a little pricey for spaghetti and meatballs. The service is so so. They should have kept it on Lowell it seemed more family owned and operated, don't see any of the original owners at the new place. the people who run it now don't even look like there Italian.
- Pros: NONE
- Cons: food is very inconsistent
One of the Best Italian Restaurants in Denver
by jakalaki
January 25, 2009
We were so sad to see Valente's close down on W. 38th Ave--it was the best Italian in Denver for decades. We were glad to find Papa J's with a traditional, cozy, nice but comfortable Italian atmosphere, great service and great food on 75th Ave & Sheridan. The service is great! The atmosphere is great! The food is great! Some, but not all of their pastas are homemade--spag is not linguine is. Just ask if you prefer homemade pasta. Nothing is Valente's but Papa J's is in the same league. Ample parking and large spaces for big parties. It's real Italian, so it is kid and family friendly.
- Pros: Atmosphere, service, food, value, family friendly, parking, large party space
- Cons: None
great calzones
by enderlepat
September 29, 2008
They have the best calzones around there home made spaghetti is the best. Service is excellent.
We have been going there for years and have never benn dissapointed.
- Pros: nice family atomphere.
- Cons: none
great food
by psc8111
March 11, 2006
was suprized by the food , went to thur lunch , had buffet and i t was great!!! pototoes, sausages, mini calzones and dessert all for $7 and I'll be back. Went for dinner and the shrimp with spag. was to die for !!! could use a little help in the service area but all was good. Give it a try!! recomennded!!
- Pros: parking, kids, friendly
- Cons: smoking, kids, service
North side pasta niche
by oemonk
January 28, 2003
Papa J's is a real neighborhood treat for the north side, especially when Papa gets out the violin for the evening.
- Pros: excellent menu, moderate pricing
- Cons: parking
Papa J's or papa Joke's
by crazybre
January 05, 2003
This place was horrible. I had heard many rave about the taste. The atmosphere, what atmosphere. Save your money and go to pagliacci's.
- Pros: none
- Cons: terrible food, no atmosphere, rude waitstaff
Papa's Head of the Family!
by terbear117
November 01, 2002
With Papa J himself strolling around playing violin on the weekend nights, the atmosphere is fabulous... almost as good as the food. From their homemade house salad dressing to the outstanding pasta sauces, Papa J's doesn't skimp on anything. Prices are reasonable and the food a great value. The daily lunch buffet let's diners try a little of everything for a steal. My family's favorite, hand's down.
- Pros: Terrific food flavor, Good parking, Reasonable prices
