Have dined here since it opened, and the food is excellent, whether you dine in or order carryout. If you haven't gone there, or if you haven't been there recently, stop in. Mama's sauce and pasta, Buffalo chicken pizza, salads, chicken parmesan...all are great. Service is personal; portions are generous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mickey O.
Great old school neighborhood pizzeria. Out of all the local pizza spots, Papa Nicks takes the cake. Good dough consistency, nice light salted flavor and plush bite. The sauce is exactly what I look for in a pizza sauce, a nice balance between salty, naturally sweet tomato flavor and of course a nice acidic zing to cut the nice blanket of cheese sitting on top. A testament to a good pizza construction is if the cheese stays on top of the slice when you take it out of the box, Papa Nicks passes that test with flying colors. The guys behind the counter were awesome, happy to share their knowledge of their legendary craft. If I could give infinite stars I would. All in all, if you want a balanced bite of pizza with a nice punchy finish that makes the next bite taste better, Papa Nicks is your spot! Don't forget to tip well.
Tracy Harden
Decided to dine in this historic gem after reading reviews about Pizza in Cleveland. It is a small location and nothing fancy, however the friendly staff and delicious pizza make up for anything you may be missing. Upon arrival we were greeted by a long time employee who asked us if this was our first time dining with them. Afterwards he proudly proclaimed this restaurant had been in business for over 43 years in the same location. Words can not express how professional and friendly this gentleman was. We order chicken wings (hot) to start. They were very tasty and meaty. Not huge but meaty for their size. Our deluxe pizza soon followed and I must say everything about it was great. Vegetables were fresh, homemade sauce is great with a touch of sweetness and the crust was perfect. If we were locals this would be our go to place. My husband even raved about how good the food was.
Omg probably one of the best customer service ever. Literally joked with the son on the phone for like 10/15mins trying to order my pizza lol. I ordered a large chicken Alfredo with no spinach add bacon along with a family size chicken Alfredo pasta. It’s was absolutely AMAZING ! Keep up the good work guys. Also can the son contact me lol ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nicole S.
I had high hopes for this place but was disappointed. Ordered a cheese pizza and it had way too much cheese and was very salty. I like cheese but I want to taste more than just that. But hey if you're a cheese fan....
Josh Reynolds
I don't know if it's just a one-time thing but the pizza was not up to par from what I'm used
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Ashlyn Murray
The service is always great. Yesterday I ordered pizza, salad, and wings for game day. Even though they were short staffed, they were very nice. The wings are always cooked to perfection!
Food: 5
Service: 5
David Tidyman
Had the lasagna last night, Friday, September 23, 2023 Wow! Outstanding, wonderful sauce, plenty of cheese and a huge serving. You folks are doing a great job carrying on your parents traditions and improving on them! Will always recommend to a friend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Sandwich, Baked Meatball Dish, Side Salad, Lasagne, Sauce, Deluxe Pizza, Spaghetti w Spaghetti Sauce Dinner, Fettuccini Atfredo
Sydney McLin
I love Papa Nick’s they’ve been around forever! First time we tried it we went in getting a Cleveland style (deep dish)pie which is so delicious and was so decadent! These days I stick to a regular pizza! With extra sauce and cheese! Their sauce is like no other and it’s just bright, robust and tastes fresh! I’m waiting on my next pizza now if only they could stay open later! ♥️ a Cleveland & Lakewood favorite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lilly Papierowicz
It's a nice little place I can walk to and grab a slice for a few bucks. I just regret not tipping the first time I went there because I didn't notice the spot for it on the receipt I signed. Great pizza!
Good food, good time, good people. Anyone should stop in for a slice! No-one would regret it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Pepperoni Pizza
Lisa K.
The owner's son, Phil, was friendly and welcoming. Our server, Bobby was sweet, attentive, and efficient. Always checking to be sure we had everything we needed. The food was fresh and wonderfully prepared. The pricing was very affordable. The atmosphere was charming and made you feel welcome and like you were visiting an old friend. It was a great experience, and we would highly recommend Papa Nick's to anyone.
Christopher McMarlin
We stopped in during a walk. New to the neighborhood. Good pizza . Will go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
Tiana Ramsay
Great Pizza! I had some church ppl at my house helping me move and I wanted to feed them something quick - We ordered a pizza and it was actually very good!! Def will order again
Food: 5
Service: 5
Re Murphy
Great food and great people! Visiting in town looking for a good pizza place and this place hit the spot. It will be a future stop anytime we come to town now!
Have dined here since it opened, and the food is excellent, whether you dine in or order carryout. If you haven't gone there, or if you haven't been there recently, stop in. Mama's sauce and pasta, Buffalo chicken pizza, salads, chicken parmesan...all are great. Service is personal; portions are generous.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great old school neighborhood pizzeria. Out of all the local pizza spots, Papa Nicks takes the cake. Good dough consistency, nice light salted flavor and plush bite. The sauce is exactly what I look for in a pizza sauce, a nice balance between salty, naturally sweet tomato flavor and of course a nice acidic zing to cut the nice blanket of cheese sitting on top. A testament to a good pizza construction is if the cheese stays on top of the slice when you take it out of the box, Papa Nicks passes that test with flying colors. The guys behind the counter were awesome, happy to share their knowledge of their legendary craft. If I could give infinite stars I would. All in all, if you want a balanced bite of pizza with a nice punchy finish that makes the next bite taste better, Papa Nicks is your spot! Don't forget to tip well.
Decided to dine in this historic gem after reading reviews about Pizza in Cleveland. It is a small location and nothing fancy, however the friendly staff and delicious pizza make up for anything you may be missing. Upon arrival we were greeted by a long time employee who asked us if this was our first time dining with them. Afterwards he proudly proclaimed this restaurant had been in business for over 43 years in the same location. Words can not express how professional and friendly this gentleman was. We order chicken wings (hot) to start. They were very tasty and meaty. Not huge but meaty for their size. Our deluxe pizza soon followed and I must say everything about it was great. Vegetables were fresh, homemade sauce is great with a touch of sweetness and the crust was perfect. If we were locals this would be our go to place. My husband even raved about how good the food was.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jumbo Chicken Wings 6, Deluxe Pizza
Omg probably one of the best customer service ever. Literally joked with the son on the phone for like 10/15mins trying to order my pizza lol. I ordered a large chicken Alfredo with no spinach add bacon along with a family size chicken Alfredo pasta. It’s was absolutely AMAZING ! Keep up the good work guys. Also can the son contact me lol ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had high hopes for this place but was disappointed. Ordered a cheese pizza and it had way too much cheese and was very salty. I like cheese but I want to taste more than just that. But hey if you're a cheese fan....
I don't know if it's just a one-time thing but the pizza was not up to par from what I'm used
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
The service is always great. Yesterday I ordered pizza, salad, and wings for game day. Even though they were short staffed, they were very nice. The wings are always cooked to perfection!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had the lasagna last night, Friday, September 23, 2023 Wow! Outstanding, wonderful sauce, plenty of cheese and a huge serving. You folks are doing a great job carrying on your parents traditions and improving on them! Will always recommend to a friend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Sandwich, Baked Meatball Dish, Side Salad, Lasagne, Sauce, Deluxe Pizza, Spaghetti w Spaghetti Sauce Dinner, Fettuccini Atfredo
I love Papa Nick’s they’ve been around forever! First time we tried it we went in getting a Cleveland style (deep dish)pie which is so delicious and was so decadent! These days I stick to a regular pizza! With extra sauce and cheese! Their sauce is like no other and it’s just bright, robust and tastes fresh! I’m waiting on my next pizza now if only they could stay open later! ♥️ a Cleveland & Lakewood favorite!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's a nice little place I can walk to and grab a slice for a few bucks. I just regret not tipping the first time I went there because I didn't notice the spot for it on the receipt I signed. Great pizza!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Good food, good time, good people. Anyone should stop in for a slice! No-one would regret it.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Sauce, Pepperoni Pizza
The owner's son, Phil, was friendly and welcoming. Our server, Bobby was sweet, attentive, and efficient. Always checking to be sure we had everything we needed. The food was fresh and wonderfully prepared. The pricing was very affordable. The atmosphere was charming and made you feel welcome and like you were visiting an old friend. It was a great experience, and we would highly recommend Papa Nick's to anyone.
We stopped in during a walk. New to the neighborhood. Good pizza . Will go again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pepperoni Pizza
Great Pizza! I had some church ppl at my house helping me move and I wanted to feed them something quick - We ordered a pizza and it was actually very good!! Def will order again
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great people! Visiting in town looking for a good pizza place and this place hit the spot. It will be a future stop anytime we come to town now!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5