Papa Joe's Italian - Orland Park

What’s not to love about this place? The food is incredible and bursting with flavor, and I always leave with leftovers. Kathleen did a fantastic job seating us as well. I can’t wait to return the next time I'm in town from Denver!

However, when my fiancé went to pick up the order, there was nothing ready for us. They were incredibly busy and had forgotten to inform us that they were out of the baked Italian chicken, and they hadn't prepared the sides we requested either. When I called to express my concerns, I didn't get much of a resolution, so I asked to speak to the manager. I believe his name is Mike, and he was fantastic! I explained what had happened, and he offered to cook an alternative meat dish, deliver it to us (20 miles away), and provide us with a gift card for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, we had medical reasons that prevented us from making dinner ourselves, and it was too late to order from another place. Mike truly saved our holiday dinner, and I am incredibly grateful. Thank you, Papa Joe's!

This is one of the few restaurants we found that currently offers indoor dining. I hadn't visited in about 15 years, but the food was just as amazing as I remembered. Our server, Taylor, took excellent care of us. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and sitting by the fireplace added to the cozy atmosphere. The food was extremely delicious, and we received generous portions of everything we ordered. The tiramisu was the perfect ending to our meal. Even though there were many guests coming and going throughout the night, it never felt overcrowded. We plan to return in the future to try some other standout items on the menu. Kudos to the chef!

The atmosphere is lovely and follows CDC regulations, which is reassuring. The food is always fantastic; however, I’m not a big fan of the bruschetta—it could use a bit more garlic and oil!

We ordered takeout catering for our family on New Year's Eve, and it was fantastic! This is definitely a family favorite! Give them a try—you won’t be disappointed!