Papa Joe's Italian - Boise

Today was the third time I came here. came to lunch and the owner was our server. we had a party of 12 with 1 baby. they had no appetizers on the midday menu, but he went out of his way to us with 2 different appetizers that were both amazing. they were short staff so that the alcoholic drinks came out slowly. he was very apologetic about the situation. the food came out and it was amazing! we will definitely come back! amazing service!

Place was pretty decent. Friendly staff and my waitress was awesome. I got the gnocchi and to be honest I've had better. It was good but too greasy in my opinion. However the good selection of beers made up for it.

I 'm very disappointed of my dinner experience at this long time Boise establishment. Went there for dinner on a Wednesday night and the dining room was not busy yet I waited 45 minutes to receive my meal. If the delay was because of to go orders this was not explained to me, but in my opinion a customer sitting in a restaurant should be given priority. The wait staff was very friendly and apologetic for the kitchen delays which is why I 'm giving 2 stars instead of 1. The food was tasty but not worth this ridiculous long wait. In hindsight I should have asked for a discount for the inconvenience or the staff should have offered one, maybe provided a free dessert, but none were offered. *Papa Joe 's, thank you for the apology but you are incorrect as a meal was not comped nor discounted, the proof is in this receipt.

There were very few other customers in the restaurant during our lunchtime dining. We waited for an hour for our food, and when it arrived it was already cooled and exceptionally bland. Some of it seemed to be store bought/pre-made. Our server only spoke to us a couple of times as well and was fairly rude. Lastly, were not compensated in any way for the wait. I would not recommend this restaurant and do not plan to return.

Papa Joe 's Restaurant Boise Due to mold in our rental 's attic we are staying at a hotel.. nearby was an Italian restaurant So we thought-Why not? Here is why not: No itemized receipt. It took 45 minutes for them to make a side salad and a pasta dish. When I ordered a drink they told me they had a full bar, I was told I could not have a long island because there was no simple syrup I asked for a whiskey and they told me that the well was OLD CROW I ordered a Jack and Coke and I was given a HUGE glass of Coke with very little Jack. Our server only came by once. After 45 minutes, we asked for our food to go- because my toddler couldn 't sit anymore. The decor is a hideous, an old rotting building- call it historic, the tables and chairs don 't match, different chairs at every table? Dirty chipping walls AND there are no booths. The tables themselves look like something out of an old Jack in the Box No cloth napkins or tablecloths here. There IS music that is meant to be Italian but it is not enough to make up for the lack of decor or good service. We ordered an appetizer . A very small fried mozzarella that was rubbery- my kid choked, and marinara sauce that tastes like it came out of a can. When we got our food home, the pasta was super over cooked mushy and the eggplant burnt also,bread with no seasoning at all. I got a mediocre side salad because I refused to order anything off their menu because it was ALL 17-30$ a plate and did not look appetizing. Those fried lumps in the picture are eggplant. Gross. Yet.. People were pouring in the door and the other day it was so busy we couldn 't go there!!. Do Idahoans not understand Italian food? Granted, I am Sicilian but still I am wondering.. Who is just dying to spend 50 to $100 on an absolutely disgusting dinner ? If I could give this place 0 stars I would We threw it all in the trash and went to Mcdonalds.