Papa Joe's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

We've been living here in Cape Coral for a few years now, finally decided to visit Papa Joes. It was a very good initial experience. We sat outside, Jackie was our waitress. We ordered the Home made Sangria which came out with a large cup of ice which was needed to keep it cold, as we sipped away at it! It was very good. We ordered the Calamari as we always feel you can judge a restaurant by the Calamari appetizer! Calamari was very good! Lightly breaded and not tough! Then, Jackie brought us out some bread, which was a real jackpot! Oh, my, goodness... fresh bread smothered with garlic butter and topped with parmesan! Then for the main course we had a deluxe pizza, small, with sausage meatballs & onions and half mushroom, it was delicious! All in all no complaints, we are looking for

A truly Italian restaurant with fantastic Italian food. They don’t take reservations so be ready for lines. The local Italians love the joint and everyone knows everyone. The food was excellent Italian dishes came out steaming and delicious. If you love genuine Italian food this is the place. Prices are reasonable, portions huge. Terry our waitress handled a table of 10 expertly. Highly recommend!!

Teri ldid a great job explaining the menu. We had a white sauce pizza with shrimp and mushrooms. Even the crust was delicious. We split a half salad and still took home 3 pieces.

If I could give 100 stars, I would! This is my second review, but easily the 1,000th time I’ve been here—and not once have I been disappointed. Papa Joe’s is more than just a restaurant, it’s a second home filled with warmth, flavor, and consistency that’s hard to find these days. The food? Out of this world. Every bite of pizza tastes like it was crafted by someone who genuinely loves what they do. The pasta? Homemade perfection. You can taste the passion in every dish. The service? Always welcoming, always friendly. They remember you, they care, and they treat you like family. This place is a Cape Coral treasure. If you haven’t been yet, you’re seriously missing out. And if you have—well, I’ll probably see you there again soon, because once you come, you always come back. Thank you P

We have finally gotten a table at Papa Joe's and it was worth the wait. Jackie was our waitress and she is the best. I told her it felt like we went to her house for dinner, she made us feel like family. We had the pizza and pastas, but the bread sticks alone were something to come back for. The place is small. The parking is limited. But if you haven't tried Joe's, it is a must eat for Cape Coral.