Our East Orlando location came to life in 2011. We found a perfect spot on the corner of
East Colonial (Hwy 50) and Chuluota Rd. (CR 419). It was the perfect location for us to expand our delivery service to East Orlando, Avalon, Chuluota, Bithlo, Wedgefield and Christmas.
When walking into our restaurant a very quaint and warm feeling greets you, not to mention the aroma of our flavors of Italy. We produce the highest quality authentic Italian food and mouth-watering New York style pizzas that our customers have come to love.
Recently our restaurant was reviewed by Two Guys and a Pie and given the rating of 5 Dancing Pepperoni’s. Check out the video below to see their reaction. To read the complete article click here
“Our family loves Papa Gio’s. From the stromboli to the wonderful gourmet authentic Italian dishes .. Excellent every time. I personally love the baked spaghetti. Very large portions. I usually get 2 or more meals out of my one entree. Their wraps and burgers are also gourmet. We enjoy dining in. The service is wonderful. […]
“I used to only think of Papa Gio’s when I wanted Italian but today I order a Bacon Cheese burger and a Philly Cheese steak sub. Both were over the top delicious! Can’t say enough how much we’ve enjoyed the quality and taste of all the food we’ve ever been served. I hope they stay […]
“Delicious Greek Salad and the very best cheesy breadsticks ever! Hubby really enjoyed his meal too! Much better than anything where we live! We even ordered more breadsticks to enjoy at home! When we get back over that way, you will see us again. Thanks for such good food and friendly service!! Wish you had a location near […]
“Just ordered food from Papa Gio’s for the first time today and everything turned out absolutely fantastic. The delivery time was sorta long due to how busy they were but the quality of the food was worth the wait. Would order again and would also recommend to all my family and friends.”
5/5
Tinker Rumler
“I was very pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere felt home like. It was relaxed not rushed The waitress was attentive, pleasant and was very knowledgeable of menu. The house dressing and meatballs she suggested were excellent. The portions are huge. I enjoyed my evening and my meal. I will be going back.”
5/5
Sharon Bender
“We just had a nice dinner here; alfredo pizza with italian sausage, pepperonie and meatballs. Great food, nice staff and wonderful atmosphere. I’d give them 5 out of 5 stars!!! Great job Papa Gio’s.”
5/5
Nan Sengstacken Cain
“I finally have amazing pizza in my town! And they deliver. I am more than excited. New York pizza, right here. I also hear they have other food, but pizza is what I really need. Thanks so much.”
5/5
Mary C. Bailey
“The food was amazing!! We had a wide variety of different foods at our table and everything tastes wonderful. We also had our 2 year old with us and he loved thespaghetti with meat sauce the manager and papa gio came over to admire a child eating their spaghetti, we will be back!”
5/5
Chantal Blodgett Wilson
“So excited!! Delicious doesn’t even describe the food. I am a New Yorker and was basically raised as the adopted daughter to my best friends 100% Italian family, so I consider myself a reliable judge of good Italian food. In a state where there are only a handful of decent restaurants (strictly my opinion), I cannot tell you how excited I am to have this restaurant in the town I live in! Friday was super busy and obviously there are still some bumps to work out, but that is to be expected…. Especially with it being their first Friday open. But it was absolutely worth the long wait. Just don’t forget your faithful customers when the word gets out and the masses line up around the block.”
5/5
Catherine Volz Garris
“Our family loves Papa Gio’s. From the stromboli to the wonderful gourmet authentic Italian dishes .. Excellent every time. I personally love the baked spaghetti. Very large portions. I usually get 2 or more meals out of my one entree. Their wraps and burgers are also gourmet. We enjoy dining in. The service is wonderful. The New York style pizza is also superb. We have never been disappointed with anything we have had. So many more chicken dishes I love too. Our favorite place ..”
Candace West
“Great new restaurant. Delicious food and great atmosphere!!!”
5/5
Vinny Leippert
“I used to only think of Papa Gio’s when I wanted Italian but today I order a Bacon Cheese burger and a Philly Cheese steak sub. Both were over the top delicious! Can’t say enough how much we’ve enjoyed the quality and taste of all the food we’ve ever been served. I hope they stay in the neighborhood forever!”
Melanie Wolgamott Williamson
“Awesome atmosphere,service, and food is off the chain…I had a slice of the white pizza called “Bianca” style I think & it was fabulous….can’t wait to come back for date night and try the chicken marsala!!!!!”
5/5
Gloria Moran Stewart
“Delicious Greek Salad and the very best cheesy breadsticks ever! Hubby really enjoyed his meal too! Much better than anything where we live! We even ordered more breadsticks to enjoy at home! When we get back over that way, you will see us again. Thanks for such good food and friendly service!! Wish you had a location near Leesburg, FL. (Hint, hint)”
Judy Gerity
“I have eaten at Papa Gios three times now and I have chosen something different everytime to eat. I have not had an issue with anything on the menu, it is all delicious. Great atmosphere and everyone is attentive to you.”
4/5
Donna Riddell
“Delicious pizza…..and they give you alot of garlic knots too…good service too.”
5/5
Liz Conner-Mazzullo
“The best of NY in the south….actually went home a few months ago, home as in NY, had pizza and I have to say, papa gios was 10 times better!! The tiramisu, amazing! Next up? CANOLLI!!!”
5/5
Heidi Sanchez
“Friday Night is pizza night for me. My favorite pizza place!”
5/5
Sunshine Pagan
“5 Stars for real. We are Nyers and this is the spot. So excited, so many places have let us down. Not Papa Gio’s this is our new spot. Bravo!”
5/5
Stephanie Lynam
“OMG !!!! THE MEATLOVERS …FAHGETABOUTIT !!!!! The sauce ,perfection .The crust, not to thin not to thick . The cheese and meat , very generous , Love ,love love”
5/5
Kim Oakley Case
“Wow! I had the Italian sausage and pepperoni pizza…sooo good! Beautiful interior. And the cannoli…mmmmmm.”
5/5
Jocelin Mazzullo
“Had a slice of the tomato pie. Everyone come check it out it’s amazing.”
5/5
Christine Marie
“I tried the sicilian sliced pizza and it was the …”
5/5
Wendy Stanislaus
“Fantastic! Got to try this place for the first time tonight. We ordered at 9:15 pm (45 mins before close) and the food was delicious and fresh! Absolutely loved the chicken parm pizza and the knots (although a little too much garlic for me but didn’t stop me from enjoying them!)”
5/5
Julie Caciopoli Gamble
“I was visiting my daughter over the weekend, who recently moved to SC. Being from Connecticut I was a bit skeptical about an Italian restaurant in the land of BBQ but I was very pleasantly surprised. There was a bit of a wait being a Saturday night but not too long. The garlic knots were to die for and the food was delicious. The service was outstanding. I will be back next time I come down for a visit.”
Please be aware that you are viewing our Papa Gio's of East Orlando location. We are conveniently located near the intersection of East Colonial Dr (50) and Chuluota Rd (419).
**Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, we will be doing delivery, take-out, and limited indoor seating.
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