The service and food are amazing. Their chicken Parmesan and garlic cheese bread are so good. The service here is *top tier*. No competition elsewhere. The gentleman who mainly runs the establishment is kind and enjoyable to be around. He makes your day better with every interaction. You can really taste the love in the food. The restaurant is seemingly family run and owned, and the ambiance is very relaxed and cozy. My family and I will be repeat customers! read more

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Always a treat to eat Italian in Bandera! I dare you to find better Italian food in the San Antonio area. And if you did, it would cost three times as much! read more

My husband and and our friends loved the food. Service was great. Very nice older Italian gentleman. As someone else commented you can't go to McDonalds for prices this low and get so much great food. read more

Had lunch here and the food was really good. The rolls were terrible and burnt. I had the Manicotti with Alfredo & Hubs had the Lasagna. We both really enjoyed our meals. Service was good, the older man was friendly but not overbearing. The restaurant has a nice decor and feel to it. If the rolls had been garlicky and not burnt, it would have been a 5 star homerun. read more

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DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS CRAP! They use to be fantastic, but in the rush to open more locations, their quality has suffered terribly. My husband and I got spaghetti with meat sauce and meat balls, and shrimp tortellini. The flavor in the sauce was lacking... it just tasted kind of vaguely fruity, and the pasta was broken all to hell, because it is so over cooked, you could mash it with your fork with no effort at all... it literally turned to mush as soon as it was in my mouth. If you want pasta, you would be better off with some store bought ragu (un altered) and pasta. Or better yet go to Casa Pasta in San Antonio or Olive Garden... because as pedestrian as they are they are MILES better then Pap's. Sad that actually from Italy Italians would be okay with serving this. read more

Authentic Italian food. My wife and I love coming here on the weekends after a long motorcycle ride. Excellent customer service. read more

Pap's Italian Grill - House bread - Italian Near Me - Bandera, Texas

Unfortunately, the Bandera Pap's Italian Grill was empty for the whole 2 hours my husband and I were there for lunch Tuesday from 11:45-1:45 and I have no idea why. They have 12 luncheon specials ($9.99 each, less than the cost of a Big Mac Combo) which include fresh made hot rolls and a large side salad. Choices are Cannelloni, Lasagna, Manicotti, Cheese Ravioli, Baked Tortillini, Baked Ziti, Eggplant Rollatini, 4 Spaghettis (one mushroom), and Chicken Parmiasan. The 5 of us each had something different and the proportions were huge. The Chicken Parm which instead of the usual breaded flatened chicken included a breast with a very light breading. The chicken, spaghetti and sauce were cooked perfectly and everyone enjoyed the meal. Our total bill was under $100 before tip for 3 specials, 2 off the menu seafood items and 2 teramisu. I'm glad we live in Kerrville but from now on whenever I am in Bandera, I will probably be eating here. read more

Just called this phone number to see if the other Paps over here in Lakehills was going to reopen soon the young lady answered the phone very exhausted. She told me yes 1 September and I said OK and once I asked another question, she then hung up on me. I then called back and she was rude again Not sure what line of business that she thinks she is in, but if you're that rude, find another job she told me she was the manager. read more

We were in town for an event and never thought about Italian in little ole Bandera. Boy were we wrong. There weren't many choices so the four of us decided to give it a shot. Quite the friendly family type atmospheres were hoping for. They brought out fresh large dinner rolls that were scrumptious. I decided on the shrimp fettuccine and my wonderful wife had the baked ziti. It looked so good when it came out and piping hot. The place was fairly busy but still didn't wait that long for our dinner. Oh boy!!! It was delicious! I've had Italian all over the country and was quite shocked how good this was. The taste was incredible and so much flavor. We will definitely be back when we visit again. read more

Pap's Italian Grill - Baked Ziti - Italian Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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We had pizza and a salad. The pizza was above average and tasty. We got a 4 topping and it's was covered in toppings. The salad was sizable but mostly lettuce, but it's a salad. They also have bread rolls when you sit and they were pretty good. Really good after covering in butter and dipping in parmesan cheese The place itself is outdated and could use some work. The staff ranged from a guy who was super friendly to a lady who was not friendly. She seemed that she did not wanna be there. She was our waitress, but the guy ended up checking up on us more and brought part of our food. I'm not sure if they sell beer or wine there as I didn't see anyone having any. Anyway, the building itself will not impress you, but the food is above average. Totally worth a visit, especially if you are in the mood for really good pizza. read more

MUST VISIT!! Location is in Hondo, Tx. Food was great! Plated nicely, hot, and delicious!! I had the chicken Florentine which was creamy and delicious. Hubby had the Shrimp & Salmon with penne pasta, NOT soggy at all! Salmon had a beautiful crisp on it and cooked perfectly! Service was excellent, we were greeted by the wife of the owner who had a beautiful disposition and wonderful recommendations. The owner took time to come and meet everyone in the dining area and introduce himself, don't see that anymore! Overall felt like a quaint, cozy bistro especially with the beautiful music lightly playing in the background! read more

Excellent service, fabulous Family run restaurant. Loved the Family yelling at each other in Italian Got the Greek Salad - amazing balsamic vinaigrette dressing! Then did the Veal Parmesan, asked for meat sauce - inside of the marinara - they accommodated! Cannot beat the value! read more

Pap's Italian Grill - Veal Parmesan - almost forgot to take a photo, was so hungry. Outstanding meal! - Italian Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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Service is ABSOLUTELY top notch. Food is excellent. Family owned and they actually care about your experience. The pizza is great and the pasta we ordered was so good. Bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy with your food. These guys are GREAT. If you are in Bandera, give these guys a read more

Pap's Italian Grill - shrimp alfredo - Italian Near Me - Bandera, Texas

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The chicken in the fettuccine is not worth the extra money, in fact my husband picked it out to not have to eat it. The noodles and sauce however, were just right. The best bang for your buck in my opinion is the meatball sub. It's enormous! Enough to make 2 or even 3 meals out of. The pizza is so so. Definitely not bad but not a top choice in my book, but see for yourself it may be right up your alley. The prices are a bit high, but Italian food normally is. read more

We've been here a few times and found it to be wonderful. Flavorful Italian food with a nice variety of choices. Food is served nice and hot and was very tasty. It's nice because you can bring your own bottle of wine in to enjoy with your meal and that's nice. I'm a pretty good cook when it comes to Italian dishes and usually find that many Italian joints cheap out on the ingredients. Not so here. Everything was full flavored with abundant spicing and popping flavor. Thank you Pap! The service and atmosphere is good. Seems like a family run place where they care about the quality of food, good service and their customers. I've tried several different dishes and enjoyed them all. I recommend this place highly. read more

Their food is actually authentic!! Service is awesome ! The place is clean & is so nice rather you sit or get to-go... definitely if you're wanting Italian go here 3 times now & never disappointed...... read more

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We have been eating at Pap's Italian Grill in Bandera TX for years, we bring large groups and sometimes just me and my husband and the food is always wonderful! The service is great. Very authentic Italian food right here in this small Texas town. read more

I went down to San Antonio to visit my brother and his family. While I was there he said let's go to Pap's Italian grill for lunch. And man was he right on point with this pick. He doesn't live that far away from this little restaurant so we went. I had the shrimp scampi and he had the chicken Marsala. We really enjoyed all of the food. I had a salad with mine. The food was amazing and delicious all at the same time! The price was right and after I finished eating I wanted more! If you are hungry and want some great food you need to eat there.! If yelp had more stars I would give them to this place! Just can't go wrong! read more

We frequent this one. The manicotti and the alfredo are favorites. The pizza is also good. The lunch special comes with salad and bread.

Dined here with my husband and mother in law for the first time last night. It was really good! Food came out super hot and was very quick. They had pizza and really enjoyed it. My MIL's salad looked super fresh. I had lasagna. It wasn't my favorite but I'm not going to take a star off for personal taste preference. Very affordable and friendly establishment. They don't serve wine but you can bring your own in (or buy it at Exon across the street) and they will provide wine glasses and a cork screw. read more

Low quality food. Ordered a meatball sub. Store bought meatballs. I think they microwaved them because they were much too hot. Pizza is mediocre. Edible but not great. Outdated printed menus from the 80's. Dark dingy layout. Poor use of space. The people who work here have personality of a rock. They do not engage customers, don't try to make you feel welcome. I am beginning to think it is the area. Outdated mentality. They labeled the tables, all 15 of them. Imagine you cannot remember 15 tables. Every time I came here they were slow. That is because the food is not good and the prices are too high. The experience is that of a grave yard. read more

Service was great. Ambiance good. Eggplant Parmesan was horrible. This was the second time I tried it, after trying 2 months ago. Their excuse is (both times they excused it & charged me for it) everything is fresh and eggplant can be overpowering. I have eaten Eggplant Parmesan for years and it wasn't because it was overpowering... it was tough, and the flavor was off. I will try the restaurant again, but everyone was ordering pizza, so I will try that next time. read more

Love this place. Family friendly. Older place but worth the visit!! Good kids menu options and bring your own wine!** Every dish we've had has been absolutely delicious. Customer service is very friendly whenever we come. Pizza is also great!! Large servings worth sharing. read more

We absolutely love going to Paps Italian Restaurant in Lakehills. It is close to home and we are never disappointed. The quality of our meals has been top notch every time. The service is amazing and always so friendly. read more

You want good Italian food? I found the place in Bandera, Texas. Pap's located in a strip mall off of Hwy 16 just before Main Street. This place in my opinion has the best Italian food. The last meal I ordered from there was the veal and shrimp Marsala and the lasagna both plates were excellent. I have also had the supreme pizza which was great. The sauces and dressings to me seem to be homemade. The food is better than other pizza places that are around ever corner through out San Antonio. I like to have wine with my Italian food unfortunately they don't serve alcohol at this place. I usually order takeout problem solved. If you love or like Italian food this place is a must. Come to Bandera see what is cookin. read more

Fabulous food. I love their Salmon and vegetables! Lasagne is so good. House Salad is good. Meatballs Shrimp Chicken Marsala The biggest problem is choosing one dish! read more

A good Italian restaurant, friendly staff, great service, and the food was good and hot when served. The Sicilian Marsala, was delicious with a lot of flavor, the bread was soft and great taste, and the meal also included a salad. I saw pizzas being served that looked good as well. read more

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OMG! This Italian is so good! The Sicilian Marsala was so rich, perfectly cooked shrimp, delicious mushrooms and tender veal. The shrimp and chicken special was extra special with awesome raviolis and thick and creamy white sauce. The fried mozzarella was a great appetizer with warm marinara, along with fresh rolls and starter salads. Everything was soooo good and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Absolutely in love with restaurant! read more

This place is a hidden gem. Family owned and run, it probably some of the best italian food I've had anywhere - what a surprise to find it in little Bandera. Great service, friendly staff. Everything we've tried here has been good. Homemade dinner rolls are awesome! The Shrimp Tortellini is my personal favorite. The portions are big, you always end up with left overs. We vacation here from out of town, and we make it a point to eat here on every trip. Sometimes two or three times a trip - we like it that much. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Great food, awesome service! Will definitely come back to this hidden gem next time I'm in Bandera!

The food was super great, but the older Italian men at this place need to find a different line of work. They had 2 younger servers who they were talking down to as if they were retarded in front of everyone. When I checked out at the register up front the older balding server dude snatched my card from me, threw the receipt at me, tossed the pen at me, and then bumped into me on his way out of the Register. This spot gets 2 stars because of the horrible attitudes SPECIALLY of the old guys. read more

I'm always impressed with the service and consistency of anything I order here. You can also bring in your wine and enjoy.

Wow very good will be back --Lasagna yummy, pizza & cheese sticks house dressing very goo will be back Debbie H read more

Fresh made cheeses!!!!! It is a rare thing to find a restaurant that makes cheeses fresh! Absolutely incredible!! The staff are all very kind and attentive! I think I'll recommend this spot to Diners, Drive Ins and Dives because the food is just amazing and not what you'd expect in a small town. The ambience is very nice with wonderful Italian music! read more

Best pizza in Bandera best food I recommend very polite always nice good for party and reunions

Great pizza, pastas, and salads. Fresh bread made daily, yum!! Great service at this family owned business.

This place will NOT disappoint you. Everything is good and fresh! During the pandemic I fell in love with their dinner rolls! Try it! The staff are so kind and give you a sense of pride in our community. Thank you Pap's! I will be back! read more

Very good Italian food! My wife likes the Eggplant Parmesan and I always order the spaghetti and meatballs. We also order carry out pizzas alot! read more

Not many choices for Italian food in Bandera, Texas. However, My wife and I decided to eat dunner at Pap's on Saturday June 12, 2021 based on the favorable reviews. I was greeted by unfriendly staff with forced smiles. You could just feel and see that they hated their jobs. All would be forgiven if the food made up for the poor service. My wife ordered the Chicken Marsala, and I ordered the Pasta Sampler. The zuccchinic and carrots in my wifes' Marsala were crunchy, and severely under-cooked and she said the Chicken had a weird taste. My pasta sampler consisted of melted cheese over pasta. There are some photos floating around that someone else has taken. Not exaggerating, Hands-down the worst Italian food my wife and i have ever eaten. 3 steps below Olive Garden. Don't know where are these positive reviews came from, but the food at Pap's was terrible. If i could leave negative stars on Yelp, I would. There are much better options to eat in Bandera, Texas.. You have been warned. read more

We are regulars at Pap's the food is all good! The event make my wife the chicken Florentine with broccoli as my with is on the Keto diet Never had a bad experience the staff is always pleasant and awesome! The rolls are very good and live the house dressing! read more