I tried Johnny Paisano's a few times and never really thought the food was anything to write home about. However, I am done and will not be going back. I have to say they have the absolute worst Fettuccine Alfredo I have ever had and it's one of my all time favorites so I have tried many. It was completely and utterly flavorless. It had no flavor. It was a decent portion but it was basically like eating pasta in cream - where's the Pecorino Romano, the spices, something to give it some flavor? I even tried to doctor it up at home but it was beyond repair. I expected something way better! Oh well... Really don't feel that they are all people say they are cracked up to be. Don't waste your time or money. read more

Tried the new location twice. Food does not taste the same. Second order was incorrect. We threw it away disappointed. No storefront = no customer service. I am afraid they may have hung their apron on for good. Sad for the couple. read more

Stopped in here for a sandwich, wanted the chicken parm. It was pretty good, the chicken was great and the sauce was delicious, also very cheesy. This place also caters, small place in the inside, nice people. read more

Johnny Paisano's - Chicken Parmigiana Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

I wasn't a fan of the bread, some call it slightly crisp, I'd say: toothsome, chewy, dense, hard perhaps, maybe like you accidentally left your own bread out of the bag on the counter over night and decided to eat it anyway. Or better yet like if you're at a picnic and the rolls sit out in the sun and get dry. The cold subs are covered with chunks of romaine or tomato and were difficult to eat and retain any of the veg. Holy hotness Sicilian assorted and chicken breast Diablo have solidly hot peppers on them, much appreciated. The roasted turkey was pretty dry and interestingly served with a side of turkey broth, I guess to dip in, I've never seen this offering before. I can't say it appealed to me since it was topped with lettuce, onion and tomato. If it were a turkey sub with other hot ingredients I'm all for it. The roast pork w broccoli rabe was alright. Everything was heartily stuffed with ingredients. read more

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We went this past Saturday night for dinner. It was busy but not packed. Only waited about 10 minutes before we were seated. We got seated and then we waited, waited and waited some more. We brought a bottle of wine with us and just needed 2 glasses so we could have a drink. After waiting about 15 minutes I finally flagged a waitress down and asked for 2 wine glasses and menus. She came right back with them and said they are busy and shorthanded. This is understandable. But then we waited another 15 minutes before she took our order. My wife got a seafood dish and I ordered the chicken parm with a Cesar salad. You would think they would bring the bread out while we were waiting for our meal. My wife even asked the waitress if we could get some bread and she says it comes out with the meal. Now to me, this makes no sense. So our meals, salad and bread all come out at the same time. At this point since our meals are here, who wants bread now? By the time you finish the salad the food isn't hot anymore. This is just some feedback. I must say both of our dishes were excellent and the portion size was outstanding. Food A+. Service C. Total Time spent 1 hour 50 min. I would recommend this place, the food is very good but maybe go on a weekday night instead. read more

Have passed this place many times and always wanted to try, well tonight was the night. Ordered the Meatball Sandwich, it was huge and tasted delicious. Also had an order of their Mozzarella Fritti ( fried mozzarella in a triangle shape which was also delicious). The wife ordered a Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad, it was huge and the chicken had a kick to it man. I'm thinking some Cajun seasoning. Now I am not much of a salad kind of guy but I would definitely order this. They have many other sandwiches I can't wait to try. This place has officially been put into the rotation. They also have dinner entrees and pasta dishes that you can order cooked or they have some in their refrigerator that you can buy and heat up for a quick meal. Very reasonably priced. read more

Disappointed. We have patronized this place for over 20 years. Now that Johnnys has a sit down restaurant, we decided to go there for dinner. It's loud and a little chaotic. Hostess has to leave the front desk to retrieve take out orders. There are not enough seats for people waiting for a table. Our salads were good and as usual, the Caesar salad dressing cannot be beat. We ordered. We both ordered dinners that should have been browned in butter, sauteed and then sauced. The meat and seafood looked boiled. The sauce was really good. The dishes missed the mark. Compared to Casscata Cafe, it is a no brainer. Better atmosphere, better food, no chaos. I am a decent cook, nothing gourmet, but good basic skills. When I go out, I want something better than what I can turn out. Sorry this doesn't do it. read more

This place is located on busy Baltimore pike and if you're not paying attention you will make the big mistake and pass it by Parking around back The seating area is small so not made for huge parties but perfect for 2-6 people. Looks like many took their orders to go The staff was friendly and patient with my 7 year old as he picked desert. Hubby had the veal parm dinner which came with tasty garlic break spaghetti and a side salad. Hubby really enjoyed his dinner. I had the chicken parm sandwich. By the time I got home the cheese was stuck to the aluminum foil. I was a bit bummed about that. I scraped it off the foil and put it back on my sandwich. The sandwich was very tasty and you can tell the food is freshly made. No frozen chicken. We will definitely be back. It's on our list of "pick up dinner" spots read more

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Went to this place for the first time last night. When I first walked in and said I would like to place an order they where like it's going to be an hour in a half, I started to get ready to turn around and say forget it case I didn't feel like coming back out but I was glad I didn't. I put my order in we ordered the blackened chicken caser salad, egg plant parm, chicken parm , and the tuskin chicken soup. Everything was amazing all the way down to the garlic bread. I must say if your ever passing do yourself a favor and stop in. I don't think you will be disappointed. The owners are supper friendly also I talked with them for like 10 minutes when I picked my order up read more

Johnny Paisano's - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

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This is the best cheesesteak no one is talking about. I knew it was going to be a special day because I was with special guest eater Michael Opelka. This was Cheesesteak #400. Three Springfield police officers were eating at Johnny's. This was such a great experience I do not know where to begin. Johnny Paisano's very unassuming place tucked away between a bunch of other stores on Baltimore Pike. The roll was an amazing sesame seed roll. The meat was chopped, tender, juicy and a pleasure to eat. The fried onions and peppers were nice big chunks and I love nice big chunks, especially when they're flavorful and they sat on the grill for a little bit so they blended in well with everything else. Very good amount of cheese and it was melted perfectly into the whole cheesesteak. This is one of those times were great ingredients meet a talented caring person that knows how to put them together. 'Brotherly love' is the secret ingredient in great cheesesteaks. Thank you Michael Opelka! You were a pleasure to have on the adventure. read more

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You know when you go to a restaurant or call for takeout and you get the feeling you are bothering the employees? Like you giving them your business is just a nuisance? That's what I felt like when I called to place my first order at Johnnys. I am going to give the benefit of the doubt and give them 4 stars because the food was good but hopefully the attitude of the girl I spoke to can change. When I called I asked if I could have clams and linguine, I guess on their menu it's technically called clams and spaghetti. Her response "we don't have linguine" *silence*.....okay....you probably knew what I meant so why not correct me or just say we can give you spaghetti instead. Other than that the clams and spaghetti***** were good and a large portion. Came with a garden salad and garlic bread that were good as well. My husband had a roasted turkey hoagie, his only critique is that it didn't have sauce or anything on it so he'd be sure to add that next time. Long story short I've been looking for a good Italian place on Baltimore Pike and I think this will be it! read more

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Hands down best Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak around. Great sandwiches. Great staff. Only place I will by my sandwiches in Springfield.

I called Paisanos on Wednesday with a fairly large order for Friday. Johnny took my call and was supper friendly. He assured me it was no problem and my order would be ready at 3:30. I got there at 3:30 Friday , and his super nice wife and another staff member helped me out, even helping to carry the food to my car! The wraps, hoagie tray, pizza, and chicken fingers were amazing! Everyone was raving about the food! My first time ordering catering , but it will not be my last! Thank you!! read more

I've had food from Johnny's twice now. The service is always absolutely fantastic and the food is sooo good. I have had both pasta and hoagies, and must say that the hoagies take the cake no question. My favorite is the loaded Italian with roasted long hot peppers added on! read more

We cannot thank Johnny Paisano's enough for the catering for our family christening on 3/6/22. We had never used Johnny Paisano's before, but the food and customer service we received far surpassed any christening event we ever attended. Every guest was so pleased with the delicious food, and we had so many leftovers enjoyed by neighbors. Everything from start to finish was easy, the chicken cutlet sandwiches were far better than any local restaurant we have tried in the past. We will use this restaurant for all future events. The owners were very kind and even call after to make sure you were satisfied with everything. Our event was truly memorable! -The Sandiford Family read more

Johnny Paisano's has been a solid favorite of mine for years. I have never eaten in, as it doesn't really strike me as that kind of place (maybe for lunch). The sandwiches are pretty huge, and always really delicious. Johnny offers several vegetarian options, which I always appreciate. I can vouch for all of them. The lunch specials should not be missed (especially if it's taco week!) and the family meal deals are a great price for quite a bit of food. read more

Johnny Paisano's - Now that's a sandwich! The Veggie. - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

Very disappointed and I'm not a very picky eater of Italian food! "Caesar salad" was lettuce and some croutons with weak dressing on the side. Garlic bread was worse than frozen variety. Almost got Veal Parmigiana, But was intrigued by a house specialty. Vito G. The veal had a very unpleasant taste and texture. The sauce was bland and flavorless. I've had nothing but above average Italian food here in PHL. Idk how this place has 4.5 stars! read more

Just Delicious!! We were visiting from out of town and did our usual, looked at yelp for places close by. We wanted Italian or Mexican and this place came up. Of course we check the reviews first then the pics and saw they had a big focus on catering so we thought maybe they would be busier for a Saturday night going into a big Sunday's conference championship game. When we got there, we were literally the only ones dining in and every 5 minutes the door opened for to-go orders so we thought this could take a while. To our surprise, we were served within 20 minutes of placing a dinner order for 5 and they were so responsive and patient with our requests and substitutes for our little guy. The food was 10/10 fresh, flavorful and huge portions. We each took half of our meal home and didn't even order appetizers which we usually do. Server and others there were so nice and checked in with us often during our meal. The owner even paid a visit to our table and ensured we were enjoying our meal which was very nice. We will for sure try this place again when we visit and we are looking forward to trying their hot subs and soups next time. One last cherry on top to the meal- a PB chocolate mouse dome to-go...to die for and looking forward to trying another dessert or two next time. read more

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Ordered from Johnny Paisano's for the first time last night and it was disappointing. Have heard good things but just was expecting more and for the amount of money it cost. I ordered the eggplant parm, which was a mistake. The slices of eggplant were way too thick and gray and the breading was soggy from the sauce. I had ordered it was Rosa sauce but they gave me marinara. We also ordered the "jumbo" lump crab bruschetta. The crab was far from jumbo and the bread was soggy. The Caesar salad was good though. Too much lettuce for the amount of dressing they sent, but still good. read more

BYOB if you eat in!!!! Just had my first experience, not sure why it took me so long to get here!! Food is outstanding, a delco gem. The calamari is incredible. It was a special when I went in, not sure if it's on the menu all the time. Accompanied by the tortellini Alfredo with chicken and then upon request, added pepperoni to it...good god!!!! I will absolutely be back to hit up the rest of the menu! read more

Had the roast pork with provolone on a toasted seeded roll...delicious. Was considering only eating half but that didn't happen. It came with a cup of au jus with pieces of pork in it for dipping. Staff was really friendly too. read more

Got the steak Anthony. Very good, with a friendly staff and quick service. I need to write more to allow for this to post

Love Johnny P's. There's something for everyone here! The sandwiches are so darn good: chicken parm, meatball, and don't even get me started on the cheesesteak! My husband is a snob when it comes to a Philly cheesesteak and Johnnys is in the running with those famous south street steaks you know and love. I'm obsessed with Caesar salad and Johnnys fits the bill. Try it with blackened chicken. You won't be disappointed!!! Pasta is always cooked perfectly. The portion sizes are abundant and we love having leftovers the next day! Unexpected sweet treat fresh cannoli! Owners are charismatic and inviting. Don't pass them up!! Wish I had pictures. Will add next time we go and refrain from scarfing down the food! read more

The 19064 zip code has something of wonder in its ranks, Johnny Paisanos. This eatery cannot be beat. I've dined all over the globe, but when you find a spot that caters to your palette and your heart, that is a place to cherish. This comfort food spot is the best in the Philadelphia region and they hit the mark with every dish. We adore their menu of cutlet hoagies, salads, soup 'piatto del giorno' and entrees. My husband, young daughter and I live in California and it is not a true visit to Springfield without Johnny Paisanos. On our last trip, we had the chicken piccata, mozzarella e pomodoro, a cutlet hoagie and salad. Truly wonderful. My husband and I enjoyed our time waiting for our to-go order, dishing with the owner and employees, all who are beyond friendly and witty while we watched in wonder as they filled fresh cannoli before our eyes. It is restaurants like Johnny Paisano's that nourish my love for good food fueled by passion. Till next time... read more

My boyfriend and I are both big sandwich people. So when I read on here about how good Johnny Paisano's sandwiches are, we were both pretty excited to try. We came in on Friday and- after taking forever to decide because everything on the menu looked so good- we both got the steak Anthony (with beef, prosciutto, provolone, peppers and onions). Delicious. If the sandwiches weren't so filling, we would've had some cannolis too! We'll get cannolis next time though, cause we'll definitely be coming back! read more

Warning!!!! Johnny Paisano's is not for Parties Larger than Two! The place is not that big! The Menu is filled with the best selections and then some; if you do not see what you want, You are Hopeless! There is something for everyone. If you are not Italian, ask the staff. Check out the sandwiches, there is more than Hoagies & Cheese Steaks. Pasta Selection? You will not be disappointed and Sauces, they got it covered! Soup, Salad and a Dessert, if you are new, have that for your first time. This is not a Menu to Graze, Come here and eat, damnnnit!!! If your Italian and do not want to cook tonight: This is the place to go to, you will be back. read more

While I enjoyed my visit to Johnny Piasano's I thought the food was only so-so. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the food was hot and plentiful but I found the sauce on the Chicken Parm (and my daughter's stuffed shells) to be the weak point as it was thin and weak. It could have used more spice. When I reheated the leftovers the next day, I added more oregano and that made it slightly better. Maybe it was just an off batch of sauce, but I was kind of disappointed. For that, I gave the food 2 stars and the staff 1, for a total of 3. I'll give Johnny P's another chance in the future. BTW, if you eat in, the place is very small. read more

We ordered 3 family meal deals for our son's birthday. The entire family agreed that the food was excellent and that they would recommend it to anyone. Bear in mind that many in our family are of South Philadelphia Italian background. Woot, woot this non-Italian scored some points as well as enjoyed some fantastic food. Keep up the good work! read more

Best authentic Italian restaurant and catering in the Philadelphia area. Real home-made pasta and sauces. Cheeses imported from Italy. You just can't go wrong with this place. read more

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What a sleeper. Probably the best roast pork sandwich you will ever have. Specials every day and they also do catering. Will definately be going back to. read more

Johnny and his fiancé are awesome. They make you feel very welcome and at home. Everything I've had from here has been top notch.

Went with a business associate before an engagement, waitstaff, while very nice, took forever with beverages. The viva italia app was nice and the broccoli rabe was great. Our pastas...were mushy and soft, and the sauce has no flavor, truly disappointing there. When the waiter finally asked how the food was, I told him the eggplant was good but the noodles were bad. Comped us a dessert to make up for it. Cant figure how broccoli rabe and garlic bread can be soooo good, and make pasta sooo bad. Lots and lots of potential here, but ya cant kill the pasta!! P.S. Everything is served in takeout containers with plastic ware---that's a big fail in my book. I'll come back when they're serious about dining room service, they seem to be all about the take-out and catering. read more

Small, simple place. Looks like a pizzeria inside, but no pizza making that I could see. We ordered off the specials menu. I got a chicken cutlet sandwich on a hoagie roll with bruschetta and sharp provolone. It looked great. It tasted pretty good, then I was more careful to get bruschetta in every bite and it was great - there was no sauce or condiment on it, so the bruschetta tied it together. It came with awesome fries that felt like they made fresh for us. My wife got a cod sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and i think horseradish. It was delicious. She got a cucumber salad instead of fries and it was good. Drinks were whatever we got out of a cooler, like a pizza place. Other people came in for lunch. They had a bunch of single portion desserts on display - we split a piece of tiramisu and it was also very good. Not sure who makes the desserts. read more

So I stopped in this small place to pick up a menu. I left the menu and took the cannoli's. Ok, also took Tuscan chicken soup. Both were delicious. The owner came out to greet me and offer me a sample of the soup which made me grab a quart to go. The cannolis were filled to order so the homemade shells stayed crisp and the filling was scrumptious. People were coming in picking up orders all bragging that it was a great place to get dinner for the family. So they have family meals for about 50 dollars. They serve 4 to 6 people so you get the chicken parm, pasta, salad ( homemade dressing) and a loaf of great Italian bread. You can NOT get fast food for your family at that price AND you KNOW what they are eating isn't bad for them! There are many choices too. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars? It's not really a restaurant, there are a few tables but not the sit down restaurant experience I would want to relax and enjoy such a good meal. I also can tell you they are well known for their catering. Give this place a try! read more

Great italian sandwiches philly style!! My party of 4 tried Johnny's pizza steak, 2 veggie sandwiches and eggplant Parmesan entree for a weekend lunch. While we waited, we were served complimentary chicken straticella soup and garlic bread. The eggplant parm came with a generous, very fresh garden salad (romaine, cucumbers, tomato). The veggie sandwiches were overstuffed with fried eggplant, roasted peepers, perfectly cooked just tender green and yellow squash, and topped with garlicky brocolli rabe and melted sharp provolone-- amazing and delicious. The bread was a seeded italian roll, slightly crisp exterior.... Perfect!!! Pizza steak eater (bro#1) said it was very good. Eggplant parm (bro#2) was devoured. I was very impressed! Decor is bare bones minimalist so just go for the amazing sandwiches... or take out! read more

This place is awesome for a quick pick up sand which or a nice little dinner in. They are BYOB in their dinning area. Their sandwiches are wonderful. They fill them too which some places leave them Bare. Their pricing isn't bad either. Their mussels are amazing!!! Their staff tops the whole thing off. They are super nice and happy to help you! Quality team. read more

Chicken parm sandwiches are out of this world. Everything here is homemade. Delicious. Affordable. All sandwiches are under $10. You get into the pasta dishes you're looking at the $10-18 range. Love this joint, looking forward to coming back. read more

This restaurant has never disappointed me. The food is delicious and the staff nice. Plastic utensils and foil pans never had it so good. read more

Johnny Paisano's - This is half of my chicken sandwich. - Sandwiches Near Me - Springfield, Pennsylvania

They serve the most fabulous sandwiches. I had the sonny and it came hot and heaping with chicken, mushrooms, peppers and cheese! Add broccoli rabe for a delicious and nutritious add-on. And The cannoli filling is sweeter than I'm used to but they have chocolate covered ones that are spectacular if you have a sweet tooth like me 2 thumbs up read more

Pretty good, went here for dinner and ate in. They're not really set up for that so it was kind of odd, next time will just pick up and eat at home. Portion sizes are huge but pasta is nothing special. Garlic bread was delish, chicken parm good, little too heavy on the sauce, but i will try them again for sure. read more