PapaLeno's Restaurant

I love everything about this place in a small town on the college campus. It has great ambiance and atmosphere. The food is excellent! They sprinkle garlic on the crust and it has the most amazing flavor, I ate every bite of my Mountaineer without cheese. I look forward to going back.BTW - there was a big line at door at 11:55 on a Saturday. The line stayed steady for the hour that we were there. They don't open until noon.

This place has been serving Italian food in the Berea area since 1984. It is a true diamond in the rough. Some of the only best homemade garlic bread in Kentucky and claims to be the best pizza in Madison County. We stopped in on our way thru the area. A very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The place does not accept reservations which makes it first come first serve. It was not as crowded as we expected. This was our first visit here. We started off with their wings, as that is always one of my favorites. They offer them in hot or mild. They were good but unremarkable. They have a Grilled Veggie burger that my wife is always on a fan of. We were here for the Papa Lena's Famous Pizza. They offer a wide selection of toppings and will do a half and half style. We had the 16 inch with Pepperoni, bacon, jalapeños, sun dried tomatoes, onions, mushrooms, black olive and extra cheese. The pizza was well balanced, and aromatic despite the large number of toppings. All the ingreidnets were very fresh, and the sauce was amazing, The crust was slightly charged and when folded there was a very distinct crack. The crust is the distinctive mark of great pizza and this one did not disappointed. The cheese melted evenly with a ooey-gooey perfection to make it mouthwatering after each slice. This pizza would stand out with nay discerning pizza connoisseur. We throughly enjoyed our time here. life is not about finding your self it is about finding high quality pizza, and this place does not disappoint. If you are in this area you must give it a try. If you are a pizza lover you will not be disappointed. We will defiantly be back!

I ate here over Christmas break...I just had soup and salad and it was just ok. I think I want to try this again just to have something else. Because I really feel like I did not have the right thing.Any excuse to go to Berea is a good excuse...hop off the interstate and try it! Parking can be a pill.You order at the counter and they bring out your food. They have big tall windows that look out onto the campus. I will go back to try the pizza!

Good vegan sandwich option. The bread was fantastic. Unfortunately, the cashier was rude and ignored us to chat with the cooks behind them for a bit after we walked up...I don't mind waiting but they directly looked at us and then turned around and continued talking instead of addressing us. And then, while taking our order, was very blunt and seemed...irritated. Overall food was good but service needs work.

This is definitely the four star of Berea Italian! I've been here with multiple people multiple times we've always had a great time services great you always get good food and a good smile

I have not been here in years... But when I live closer to Berea, it was a treat for my husband to pick this up and bring it home. Everything we ever got was so flavorful and cheesy. Bread was crispy and garlic. Desserts... I remember their chocolate cake, OMG it was wonderful. It is worth a stop if you're in Berea!

I attended Berea College so PapaLeno's is favorite place to stop off for a good meal. I was staying at Boone Tavern and decided to call my order in. No one answered when I called and decided to walk down. I think I'm partial to this particular restaurant due to nostalgia. I ordered the chicken pasta and veggies and pizza. It took awhile to get my order due to the volume of customers. My only complaint was the pizza. It wasn't good. Very disappointing. Everything else was great. Definitely a recommendation if you are in the area.

PapaLenos is a great small town Italian eatery. The pizza, pasta and sandwiches are all very good. They do get very busy in the evening so be prepared to wait a while for your food.

PapaLeno's simply can't be beat. Food is delicious. It's obvious by the crowds that in the restaurant. Even if it's a bit of a wait, it's so worth it!!

Had the chicken veggie pasta, delicious! Going back again for more a week later. Highly recommend