Papa Leno's

"Had meatball sandwich with fries. Bread was phenomenal, but meatballs were only so so and not enough of them. Fries were good, and they did give me extra pickles which I asked for. Overall adequate. Would definitely return to give them a second try."

"As a Berea College student, I ate at Papa Leno’s on special occasions being on a college student budget! The garlic bread sticks, cheese sticks, and ham and cheese sandwiches were outta this world delicious! Their other food too was great-pizzas, pastas, salads. When I come back to Kentucky to visit, I try to make an hour and a half drive to go back to Papa Leno’s! All these years later they are still open and thriving and the food still delicious! The workers are locals and some college students. They are all friendly and helpful. You have to give this play a try, but be ready you will likely get hooked and have to go back! Ha!"

"We stopped here after a long drive from NC. The outside is a bit misleading as we thought this was a sit-down restaurant. Rather, upon walk-in, you have to wait in line to order at the front. I don’t mind this however the restaurant is so compact and CROWDED, that we were standing inches from diners already eating at their tables. Ruins the ambiance. We sat near the soda fountain which was an issue in itself as you had to also get your own refills so there was constant lines of people brushing against our table. It’s just not the right size of a restaurant to have so much going on in such a limited amount of space. Not to mention, because of the constant movement from customers, there were some unwelcome smells wafting around. My husband ordered a mushroom pizza and had no complaints. My manicotti was okay. But the best part about our dining experience was their bread. I could eat that bread as my main entree and have absolutely no complaints. Their food is great! I just wish they thought the restaurant’s layout through a little bit more."

"We had to wait a bit (25 minutes) in line to order and there was also a bit of a wait for the food. However, this was on a Friday night at 6:30 PM, which I imagine is as busy as it gets. I ordered a 16-inch pepperoni pizza for myself and my son. The pepperoni was non-cupping, freshly sliced, and some of the best I've tasted. The sauce was sweet and tangy, with just the right amount. Crust was cooked thoroughly but could’ve used a little more crunch. The pricing was fair and the restaurant was clean. Definitely worth a try if you're in town"

"This was fantastic. Walk in and order the pizza at the counter, then take your number and find a table. With a really large dining room, there were plenty of tables available. The line to order food would get a little long at times and stretch out the door, but it moved fast! The pizza was delicious, and the Mrs and I tried the mountaineer, which was perfectly cooked with a large amount of toppings."