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Events & Banquets

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Papa Joe's is a premier private dining destination in the Merriman Valley.
We are minutes away from Stan Hywett, Blossom Music Center, downtown Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and Summit County Metro Park. We welcome tour groups and bus groups. Our private and semi-private dining rooms can accommodate 8 to 100. Any day during the week, before 5 o'clock, we can accommodate up to 75-100 people in our fireplace room.

Papa Joe's is able to provide an exceptional dining experience for any family milestone and/or business event. Featuring Italian American cuisine, superb wine collection, impeccable service, and flawless planning.

The Entire Restaurant (private; 10am-4pm; 7 days a week) 75-100 guests

The Fireplace Room (private11am-4pm Saturday/Sunday Lunch) 75-100 guests

Prima Vera Room (private) 40-55 guests

Tuscany Room (private) 20-40 guests

The Wine Cellar (semi private) 15-25 guests

VIP (private) 10-14 guests

Wine Room (semi private) 8-15 guests

Sienna Round (semi private) 8-10 guests

Please contact Kim or Meagan for more information and to book your room today 
330.923.7999 ext. 106 kim@papajoes.com

*Prices are subject to change 

1.5% Discount with Check Payment

Appetizers

Chilled Appetizers

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Bruschetta

Served with crostini

Medium $45Large $65
 
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Cold Mini Sandwich Tray

Chicken Salad, tuna salad, baked ham, roast turkey, and roast beef served on French rolls with house-made potato chips

Medium (22 sandwiches) $78Large (42 sandwiches) $130
 
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Salads by the Pound

Papa's Pasta Salad, Kidney Bean Salad, Tortellini Salad, Tomato & Mozzarella Salad. Broccoli Salad

 
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Iced Jumbo Fresh Shrimp

Served with cocktail sauce

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Spinach & Cheese Phyllo Blossoms

Small 25 pieces $25Medium 50 pieces $55Large 80 pieces $85
 
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Mediterranean Antipasto Tray

Roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, pepperonicini, salami, capicola, tomato & mozzarella salad, & a blend of olives, served with crackers

Medium $69Large $89
 
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Local Cheese & Vegetable Tray

Served with 5 local cheeses, crackers, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, & celery, served with our house made ranch

Small $40Medium $60Large $80
 
$45

Hummus & Pita

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Served with toasted pita chips, serves 20-24

 

Warm Appetizers

$60

Buffalo Chicken Dip with Pita Chips

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Serves 20-25

 
$45

Artichoke Dip

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Served with toasted pita chips, serves 20-24

 
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Mini Beef Wellingtons

Tender filet coated in paté and duxelles, wrapped in puff pastry

Small (25 pieces) $75Medium (50 pieces) $150Large (80 pieces) $240
 
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Combination Platter

Mozzarella sticks & Fried cheese ravioli served with marinara dipping sauce, sauerkraut balls served with cocktail sauce, and honey dipped wings

Small $34Medium $64Large $98
 
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Italian Sausage & Peppers

Locally made Italian sausage tossed with peppers, onions, & tomatoes

Small $38Medium $68Large $98
 
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Cocktail Meatballs

Made in-house with your choice of barbecue or marinara sauce

Small (20 meatballs) $25Medium (48 meatballs) $60Large (78 meatballs) $98
 
$7.99

Baked Rustic Tuscan Bread

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Brushed with EVOO & Tuscan spices, serves 10 - 12

 
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Chicken Satay

Baked with ginger soy glaze & served with peanut sauce

Per skewer $3.50
 
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Wings

Choice of barbecue or buffalo style

Small (25 wings) $30Medium (50 wings) $60Large ( 75 wings) $90
 
$12.99

Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers

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Filled with Italian sausage, ricotta, feta & parmesan cheese, placed on a pool of marinara sauce

 
$9.99

Zucchini Fretto

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Great for sharing, this heaping platter of zucchini is lightly fried and sprinkled with Reggiano parmesan cheese.

 
$12.99

Fried Calamari

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Fried ever so lightly, served with a delightful pepperoncini rosemary oil

 

* Prices are subject to change

Dinner Banquet

Choose 3 3elections for your Limited Menu Served with a salad & warm Tuscan Bread Coffee/Tea/Soda $2.99 per guest

Banquet Selections

Steak

USDA Choice Center Cut Served with your choice of side

$24

Prime Top Sirloin Steak

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$35

Filet Mignon 8oz

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$25

Prime Rib 12oz

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Have our wonderful Prime Rib for your banquet selection 12 oz

*Must have advanced and confirmed head count 

* Minimum of 6

 

Seafood

Served with your choice of side

$24

Faroe Island Salmon

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$21

Crispy Fried Yellow Perch

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Italian Favorites

$17

Our Famous Lasagna

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Noodles layered with Tuscan bechamel & our house made meat sauce, Parmesan Reggiano & mozzarella cheese

 
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Parmigiana

Hand breaded, sauteed, & topped with marinara & melted cheese. Baked to order!

Chicken $20Eggplant $17
 
Southern Italian Trio
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$17

Southern Italian Trio

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A platter of our house made meatballs, sweet Italian sausage, & penne marinara topped with melted cheese

 
$16

Spinach Cannelloni

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Hand rolled with ricotta, spinach, & Parmesan Reggiano, topped with melted cheese & marinara sauce

 
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Penne

Marinara $15.99Meat Sauce $14Add a meatball $2Add an Italian Sausage $2.50
 

Chicken

Served with your choice of side, unless stated

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Chicken Francaise

A local favorite, tender chicken sauteed in our butter & lemon sauce.

Add per person $21
 
$18

Smothered Chicken

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Grilled chicken breast, topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, & melted cheese

GF
 
$17

Chicken Breast

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Grilled chicken breast,
with Italian seasonings, served on a bed of risotto

 
$21

Chicken Marsala

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Sauteed medallions of chicken in our marsala sauce with mushrooms.

 
$18

Honey Chicken

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Grilled chicken breast, basted with honey Dijon mustard, topped with candied pecans

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Side Dishes

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Italian Style Green Beans

 
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Penne Pasta with Marinara

 
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Whipped Potatoes

 

Cakes brought in for a banquet - $2 serving fee per person 

*Prices are subject to change

Buffet

Served with a salad & warm Tuscan Bread Coffee/Tea/Soda $2.99 per guest

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Standard Dinner Buffet

2 Main Entrees
1 Side Dish

per person $25per child, ages 5- 11 $11
 
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Traditional Dinner Buffet

3 Main Entrees 
2 Side Dish

per person $29per child, ages 5- 11 $12
 

Buffet Entree Choices

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Our Famous Lasagna

Noodles layered with Tuscan bechamel & our house made meat sauce, Parmesan Reggiano & mozzarella cheese

 
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Lucca Chicken

Chicken cutlets lightly breaded, topped with baby arugula, EVOO, lemon, & Parmesan

 
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Chicken Francaise

A local favorite, tender chicken sauteed in our butter & lemon sauce.

Add per person $21
 
$21

Chicken Marsala

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Sauteed medallions of chicken in our marsala sauce with mushrooms.

 
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Faroe Island Salmon

 
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Prime Roast Sirloin Au Jus

 
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Honey Dijon Chicken

Grilled chicken breast, basted with honey Dijon mustard, & topped with candied pecans

 
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Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled chicken breast, with Italian seasonings

 
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Crab Stuffed Chicken

in a rich champagne cream sauce

 
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Spinach Cannelloni

Hand rolled with ricotta, spinach, & Parmesan Reggiano , topped with melted cheese & marinara sauce

 
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Penne Pasta

Served with marinara sauce

 
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Penne Primavera

Penne with seasonal vegetable with oil & garlic, & sprinkled with Parmesan

 
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Italian Sausage & Peppers

Locally made Italian sausage tossed with peppers, onions, & tomatoes

Small 12 Links $29.99Medium 24 Links $59.99Large 36 Links $89.99
 
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Eggplant Lasagna

Noodles and eggplant layered with
Tuscan bechamel & our house made sauce, Parmesan Reggiano & mozzarella cheese

 
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Our Famous Baked Mac & Cheese

 

Side Dishes
Add an additional side for $3.00 per person
Add a Meatball or Italian Sausage for $2.50 per person

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Roasted Potatoes

 
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Italian Style Green Beans

 
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Penne Pasta with Marinara

 

Italian Family Style Dining

Served Family Style on Platters, to pass and share. 
Family Style includes warm Tuscan bread and salad, 
Coffee/Tea/Soda $2.99 per guest

$19.99

Standard Platter Includes:

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Penne Marinara Sweet Italian Sausage House Made Meatballs

 
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Another Entree or Side Dish

Priced per person

Eggplant Parmesan $3.50Chicken Cutlet $4Chicken Francaise $5Green Beans $3
 

Desserts

End your event with one of our fantastic dessert trays or desserts


Dessert Trays

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Ultimate Dessert Tray

Assorted Dessert Bars, Cannolis, Fresh Baked Cookies, and Brownies

Small $32.99Small- Serves 8-10 $29.99Medium- Serves 15-20 $59.99Medium $59.99Large $79.99Large- Serves 20-30 $79.99
 
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Cookie Tray

Fresh baked cookies: Chocolate Truffle, Chocolate Coconut Macaroon, Oatmeal Raisin, Snickerdoodle, White Chocolate Macadamia Nut, Iced Sugar, & Ani's Lemon

Small (20 cookies) $26Medium (20 cookies) $37Large (50 cookies) $62
 
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Table Side Dessert Tray

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Perfect for passing around each table. Assorted dessert bars, hand-made cannolis, fresh baked brownies and cookies

 
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Brownie Tray

Freshly baked brownies

Small- 12 brownies $14.99Medium- 24 brownies $24.99Large- 48 brownies $44.99
 

Individual Desserts

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House Made Seasonal Cobbler

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Served warm & topped with vanilla ice cream

 
$1.75

Iced Sugar Cookies

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$2.50

A scoop of Ice Cream or Sorbet

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Rush Hour Coffee, Vanilla Bean, and Spumoni

 
$7.99

House made Tiramisu

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A sponge cake splashed with espresso, dark rum, & layered with sweet marscarpone & rich cocoa topping

 
$1.75

Mini Cannolis

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Cheesecake

Plain $6.99with topping graham cracker & walnut crust, topped with your choice of raspberries or strawberries $7.99
 
$6.99

Decadent Warm Brownie Sundae

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Home made brownie topped with caramel, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, & sprinkle of sea salt

 
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