06/06/09

poor service and food

by beerman44

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

01/25/09

One of the Best Italian Restaurants in Denver

by jakalaki

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

09/29/08

great calzones

by enderlepat

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

03/11/06

great food

by psc8111

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

01/28/03

North side pasta niche

by oemonk

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

01/05/03

Papa J's or papa Joke's

by crazybre

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

01/03/03

THE BEST

by impist

especially if you are lucky enough to be have the owner play his violin for you.... great food and characatures drawn by the owner himself and signed by the famous.

11/01/02

Papa's Head of the Family!

by terbear117

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