Papa Joe's Ristorante Italiano

Darien, CT · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Darien
#6
of 78 restaurants
City Percentile
84%
rating percentile
Address
Papa Joe's Ristorante Italiano, 1973 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Phone
(203) 655-1330
Website
www.papajoesdarien.com
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Papa Joe's Ristorante Italiano is a restaurant located in Darien, CT. It is one of 78 restaurants listed in Darien. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Darien city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #6 of 78 restaurants in Darien. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Papa Joe's Ristorante Italiano

Papa Joe's Ristorante has been owned and operated by the same family for 38 years. Chef and Owner Joe takes pride in providing his customers with the most outstanding Italian authentic cuisine he has to offer and to make their experience memorable.... More

Hours

Saturday5 PM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Amanda Cakes · Feb 2026

Papa joes is one of those authentic Italian restaurants that has been around for ever. Their chicken parm is the best around. Everything they have is made in house, including the bread. Their bar is crazy packed thursday friday and Saturdays! Be sure to get your reservation in early for dinner in the restaurant area because they fill up fast. Great for date night, family gatherings, or just feel like going out for a good dinner. Staff is pretty amazing too!! And Papa Joe even comes out and chats with the customers and really takes the time to build a relationship with his clientele.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Justin Perry · Oct 2025

Super bummed. This was our first time getting food here and we were very excited based on the reviews. My wife got the Pasta Alfredo (see photo) which was basically slightly undercooked noodles lightly buttered, no sight or taste of Alfredo (cream and/or Parmesan). I got the Carbonara, which was at least well-sauced though very, very salty. It was also missing ingredients but still edible, unlike my wife's food. Maybe it was just an off night because of how busy it was, but for how expensive it is, that's sort of an unacceptable excuse.

★★★★★ 5.0 Julia Perri · Feb 2026

Papa Joe’s in Darien, CT is an absolute treasure. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the passion and care that goes into every aspect of this restaurant. The food is, quite simply, extraordinary, some of the highest quality Italian cuisine you’ll find anywhere. Every dish is crafted with fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and remarkable attention to detail. Whether you’re enjoying their homemade pastas, perfectly cooked seafood, or any of their signature entrées, the flavors are consistently off the charts. The service is impeccable. The staff is warm, attentive, and incredibly professional, always making you feel like a valued guest. Their knowledge of the menu and their genuine enthusiasm only add to the experience. A huge part of what makes Papa Joe’s exceptional is the owne

★★★★★ 5.0 David Wasserman · Jan 2026

Food is excellent. Nice Italian place to try if your in the area.

★★★★★ 5.0 Emily C · Dec 2025

Delicious!! I recommend the branzino and lamb. Great place to bring a big family

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Services

Italian restaurantCatererPizza restaurantWine bar

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