Papa Gio’s Pizzeria at Cherokee Lakes Plaza Menu – Lexington, SC

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Lexington, SC

Based on 604 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Papa Gio's Pizzeria at Cherokee Lakes Plaza 29072

Address:
1965 Augusta Hwy, Lexington, SC 29072

Phone: (803) 931-4467

Website:

Hours

Wednesday 10 AM–10 PM
Thursday 10 AM–10 PM
Friday 10 AM–11 PM
Saturday 10 AM–11 PM
Sunday 10 AM–10 PM
Monday 10 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–10 PM

Menu

DEALS
Large 1-Topping Pizza & a 2-Liter Soda $16.99
Papa Gio’s Family Special
2 large 1-topping pizzas, 20 wings, garlic knots, and a 2-liter soda.
$46.99
Papa Gio’s Family Meal Deal
Large 1-topping pizza, 10 wings, garlic knots, and a 2-liter soda.
$30.99
2 Large 1-Topping Pizzas & a Soda $30.99
LUNCH PASTA
Penne Alla Vodka
Sauteed garlic, shallots, and bacon in a light blush sauce.
$10.75
Baked Lasagna $11.95
Baked Meat Ravioli
In tomato sauce
$10.75
Baked Cheese Ravioli
In tomato sauce
$10.75
Lobster Ravioli
Sauteed red onion and shallots in a brandy cream sauce.
$13.15
Fettuccine Alfredo $11.95
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce $11.95
Gnocchi with Meat Sauce $13.15
Manicotti
Filled with ricotta and mozzarella.
$11.95
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella.
$11.95
Baked Ziti
Tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella.
$10.75
Baked Tortellini
Cheese-filled tortellini with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce.
$10.75
Tortellini Della Nonna
Ham, peas, and red onions sauteed in a creamy meat sauce.
$13.15
Stuffed Shells
Ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella cheeses stuffed in pasta shells.
$11.95
Fettuccine Carbonara
Sauteed bacon with shallots and garlic in light brandy cream sauce.
$11.95
Cavatelli with Broccoli
Broccoli with garlic and olive oil sauce.
$11.95
Baked Spaghetti
With meat sauce.
$11.95
Penne Mari Monti
Sausage, red peppers, shrimp, and mushrooms in a light white tomato sauce.
$15.55
LUNCH ENTREES
Chicken Cacciatore
Sauteed chicken breast, garlic, mushroom, roasted peppers, red onion, and white wine with a touch of marinara sauce.
$13.15
Chicken Parmigiana
Fresh tender chicken in a marinara sauce topped with mozzarella, and baked to perfection.
$13.15
Chicken Piccata
Fresh tender chicken sauteed in a lemon white wine sauce topped with capers.
$13.15
Saltimbocca
Sauteed chicken with spinach, proscuitto, and fresh garlic in a sage sauce topped with mozzarella.
$13.15
Penne Pollo Palomino
Penne pasta and chicken in a light blush sauce.
$13.15
Chicken Marsala
Fresh tender chicken sauteed in a Marsala sauce and topped with mushrooms.
$13.15
Chicken Princess
Sauteed chicken, shallots, garlic, artichoke hearts, and fresh plum tomatoes in a white wine sauce topped with provolone cheese.
$13.15
Chicken Cremosi
Breaded chicken slices in a lemon cream sauce.
$13.15
Chicken & Shrimp La Rosa
Sauteed chicken breast, shrimp, spinach, and tomato in a white wine sauce with melted provolone.
$14.35
Veal Parmigiana
Tender veal cutlet in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella.
$14.35
Veal Marsala
Tender veal sauteed in a Marsala sauce with mushrooms.
$14.35
Veal Piccata
Tender veal sauteed in a lemon white wine sauce with capers.
$14.35
Veal Scallopini
Sauteed milk-fed veal in mushroom, garlic white wine sauce.
$14.35
Veal Michelangelo
Sauteed veal, scallop, and shrimp in a brandy cream sauce. Tossed with crab meat.
$15.55
Shrimp Pomadoro
Sauteed shrimp with garlic and oil, fresh plum tomatoes, and basil in a white wine sauce.
$13.15
Gamberi Caprese
Shrimp sauteed with garlic, fresh basil, and tomato sauce. Tossed with fresh mozzarella.
$14.35
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed shrimp in a lemon white wine sauce.
$13.15
Salmon Alla Brace
Grilled salmon served over sauteed spinach with asparagus.
$14.35
Linguine Pescatore
Mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp, and calamari in white wine or red marinara sauce.
$16.75
Linguine with Clams
Red or white sauce.
$13.15
Linguine with Mussels
Red or white sauce.
$13.15
Linguine with Clams & Mussels
Red or white sauce.
$14.35
LUNCH COLD SUBS
Turkey & Cheese $9.00
Ham & Cheese $9.00
The Godfather
Ham, salami, capicola, pepperoni, and provolone.
$9.00
Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella $9.00
LUNCH SPECIALS
2 Slices of Cheese Pizza & Soda $8.35
2 Slices of Specialty Pizza & Soda $9.55
LUNCH TRADITIONAL PASTA
Garlic & Oil $10.75
Tomato Sauce $10.75
Meat Sauce $11.95
Basil Pesto $11.95
Marinara $10.75
Spaghetti with Meatballs $11.95
Spaghetti with Sausage $11.95
STARTERS
Garlic Knots $6.60
Bruschetta
Fresh tomato, red onion, fresh basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
$9.55
Stuffed Shrimp
Stuffed with crab meat.
$10.75
Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini $10.75
Rice Balls (3) $11.95
Chicken Tenders
Served with fries.
$9.55
Onion Rings $8.35
Fried Zucchini Sticks
Served with tomato sauce.
$8.35
Mozzarella Sticks $9.55
Jalapeno Poppers $9.55
Mussels
Served with marinara or white wine sauce.
$11.95
Shrimp in a Basket $9.55
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari and banana peppers.
$14.35
Calamari Papa Gio’s
Fried calamari with sauteed red onion, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, red peppers, and jalapenos. Served with a side of tomato sauce.
$15.55
Papa Gio’s Samplers
Mozzarella sticks, fried zucchini, onions, and poppers.
$11.95
HOMEMADE SOUP
Soup of the Day $5.50
SALADS
Caesar Salad $5.95
Toscana Salad
Mixed greens with tomatoes, black olives, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, roasted red peppers, red onion, and mozzarella cheese. Served with house dressing.
$11.95
Greek Salad
Romaine, tomato, onion, olives, cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, and feta.
$10.75
House Salad
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, black olives, and cucumbers.
$5.95
Antipasto
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, pepperoncini peppers, olives, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, ham, salami, provolone, and pepperoni.
$10.75
Chef
Mixed greens, tomato, onion, olives, cucumbers, pepperoncini peppers, turkey, ham, cheese, and hard-boiled egg.
$10.75
Caprese Salad
Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil.
$11.95
PIZZA
Cheese $13.20
PIZZA BY THE SLICE
Cheese Slice $3.30
Bianca Slice $3.90
Spinach & Tomato Slice $3.90
Meat Lover’s Slice $4.50
Vegetable Slice $4.50
Papa Gio’s Slice $4.50
GOURMET PIZZA
Spinach & Tomato
Mozzarella, spinach, tomato, garlic, and Romano.
$18.65
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato, basil, olive oil, and Romano.
$18.65
Meatlovers
Ham, beef, pepperoni, sausage, and bacon.
$21.55
Papa Gio’s Special
Pepperoni, sausage, peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
$21.55
Hawaiian
Ham, pineapple, and bacon.
$19.15
Vegetarian
Broccoli, spinach, peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
$19.15
BBQ Chicken
BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, and mozzarella.
$20.35
Buffalo Chicken
Chicken and hot sauce.
$19.15
Chicken Parm
Fried chicken cutlet, tomato sauce, ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella topped with basil.
$20.35
Pizza Bianca
Mozzarella, ricotta, and garlic.
$19.15
Mediterranean
Spinach, feta, sliced tomato, Greek olives, red onions, mozzarella, Romano, and pizza sauce.
$20.35
Chicken Bacon Ranch
Mozzarella and cheddar cheese. No tomato sauce.
$21.55
Alfredo $20.35
GLUTEN FREE PIZZA
Cheese $15.55
BBQ $18.60
Bianca $17.95
Buffalo $18.60
Papa Gio’s Special $19.80
Meat Lovers $19.80
FLAT BREAD PIZZA
Buffalo Chicken $11.95
Cheesesteak $11.95
Mediterranean $11.95
Veggie $11.95
CALZONES
Calzone
Ricotta and mozzarella
$11.40
Family-Sized Calzone $25.15
Veggie Calzone $15.55
Papa Gio’s Calzone $15.55
Meat Lovers $15.55
STROMBOLIS
Stromboli
Peppersoni, sausage, mushrooms, peppers, onion, and cheese.
$11.40
Philly Steak Stromboli
Steak, onion, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese.
$11.40
Hawaiianboli
Ham, bacon, and pineapple.
$11.40
Grilled Chicken Stromboli
Grilled chicken, peppers, onion, and mushrooms.
$11.40
Meatboli
Pepperoni, sausage, beef, bacon, ham, and cheese.
$11.40
Eppie Roll
Sausage, peppers, onion, and cheese.
$11.40
Chicken Parm Roll $10.75
Vegetarian
Broccoli, spinach, onion, peppers, mushrooms, and cheese.
$11.40
Family-Sized Stromboli $25.15
WINGS
10 Wings $16.75
15 Wings $23.95
20 Wings $29.95
30 Wings $45.55
50 Wings $61.15
DINNER PASTA
Penne Alla Vodka
Sauteed garlic, shallots, and bacon in a light blush sauce.
$16.75
Baked Lasagna $17.95
Baked Meat Ravioli
In tomato sauce
$16.75
Baked Cheese Ravioli
In tomato sauce
$16.75
Lobster Ravioli
Sauteed red onion and shallots in a brandy cream sauce.
$21.55
Fettuccine Alfredo $17.95
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce $16.75
Gnocchi with Meat Sauce $17.95
Manicotti
Filled with ricotta and mozzarella.
$16.75
Eggplant Parmigiana
Breaded eggplant, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella.
$17.95
Baked Ziti
Tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella.
$15.55
Baked Tortellini
Cheese-filled tortellini with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce.
$16.75
Tortellini Della Nonna
Ham, peas, and red onions sauteed in a creamy meat sauce.
$17.95
Stuffed Shells
Ricotta, Romano, and mozzarella cheeses stuffed in pasta shells.
$16.75
Fettuccine Carbonara
Sauteed bacon with shallots and garlic in light brandy cream sauce.
$16.75
Cavatelli with Broccoli
Broccoli with garlic and olive oil sauce.
$16.75
Baked Spaghetti
With meat sauce.
$17.95
Penne Mari Monti
Sausage, red peppers, shrimp, and mushrooms in a light white tomato sauce.
$20.35
Italian Trio
Lasagna, stuffed shells, and manicotti.
$17.95
Italian Combo
Baked ziti, baked shells, and manicotti.
$17.95
Baked Combo
Ziti, manicotti, ravioli, and mozzarella.
$17.95
DINNER TRADITIONAL PASTA
Garlic & Oil $14.35
Tomato Sauce $14.35
Meat Sauce $16.75
Basil Pesto $15.55
Marinara $14.35
Spaghetti with Meatballs $16.75
Spaghetti with Sausage $16.75
DINNER ENTREES
Chicken Cacciatore
Sauteed chicken breast, garlic, mushroom, roasted peppers, red onion, and white wine with a touch of marinara sauce.
$20.35
Chicken Parmigiana
Fresh tender chicken in a marinara sauce topped with mozzarella, and baked to perfection.
$20.35
Chicken Piccata
Fresh tender chicken sauteed in a lemon white wine sauce topped with capers.
$20.35
Saltimbocca
Sauteed chicken with spinach, proscuitto, and fresh garlic in a sage sauce topped with mozzarella.
$20.35
Penne Pollo Palomino
Penne pasta and chicken in a light blush sauce.
$20.35
Chicken Marsala
Fresh tender chicken sauteed in a Marsala sauce and topped with mushrooms.
$20.35
Chicken Princess
Sauteed chicken, shallots, garlic, artichoke hearts, and fresh plum tomatoes in a white wine sauce topped with provolone cheese.
$20.35
Chicken Cremosi
Breaded chicken slices in a lemon cream sauce.
$20.35
Chicken & Shrimp La Rosa
Sauteed chicken breast, shrimp, spinach, and tomato in a white wine sauce with melted provolone.
$21.55
Veal Parmigiana
Tender veal cutlet in tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella.
$21.55
Veal Marsala
Tender veal sauteed in a Marsala sauce with mushrooms.
$21.55
Veal Piccata
Tender veal sauteed in a lemon white wine sauce with capers.
$21.55
Veal Scallopini
Sauteed milk-fed veal in mushroom, garlic white wine sauce.
$21.55
Veal Michelangelo
Sauteed veal, scallop, and shrimp in a brandy cream sauce. Tossed with crab meat.
$23.95
Shrimp Pomadoro
Sauteed shrimp with garlic and oil, fresh plum tomatoes, and basil in a white wine sauce. Served over linguine.
$21.55
Gamberi Caprese
Shrimp sauteed with garlic, fresh basil, and tomato sauce. Tossed with fresh mozzarella. Served over linguine.
$21.55
Shrimp Scampi
Sauteed shrimp in a lemon white wine sauce. Served over linguine.
$21.55
Salmon Alla Brace
Grilled salmon served over sauteed spinach with asparagus.
$21.55
Linguine Pescatore
Mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp, and calamari in white wine or red marinara sauce.
$25.15
Linguine with Clams
Red or white sauce.
$20.35
Linguine with Mussels
Red or white sauce.
$19.15
Linguine with Clams & Mussels
Red or white sauce.
$21.55
Ribeye
12 oz. steak served with sauteed spinach and asparagus or pasta.
$25.15
HOT SUBS
Meatball Parmigiana $10.75
Veal Parmigiana $11.95
Sausage Parmigiana $10.75
Philly Cheesesteak $10.75
Philly Cheesesteak Special
Steak, white American, onions, peppers, and mushrooms
$11.95
Chicken Cheesesteak $10.75
Chicken Cheesesteak Special $11.95
Eggplant Parmigiana $10.75
Chicken Parmigiana $10.75
Sausage, Peppers, & Onions $10.75
Pepper & Egg $9.55
Ribeye
6 oz. ribeye, sauteed mushrooms, and onions.
$11.95
COLD SUBS
Turkey & Cheese $10.75
Ham & Cheese $10.75
The Godfather
Ham, salami, capicola, pepperoni, and provolone.
$11.95
Prosciutto & Fresh Mozzarella $13.15
WRAPS
Chicken Caesar $11.95
Grilled Chicken, Spinach, & Ranch
With tomato and mozzarella.
$11.95
Buffalo Chicken
With tomato, lettuce, and Monterey jack.
$11.95
Turkey & Ranch Club
With tomato, lettuce, bacon, and Monterey jack.
$11.95
Philly Cheesesteak
Onions, peppers, and mushrooms.
$11.95
PANINIS
Grilled Veggie
Grilled eggplant, roasted peppers, caramelized onions, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze.
$11.95
Mediterranean
Grilled chicken, spinach, fresh mozzarella, and balsamic glaze.
$11.95
Caprese
Prosciutto, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, and sun-fried tomato spread.
$11.95
BURGERS & KAISERS
Burger Deluxe (8 oz.) $10.75
Cheeseburger Deluxe (8 oz.) $11.95
Buffalo Chicken
On a kaiser roll.
$10.75
Grilled Chicken
On a kaiser roll.
$10.75
KID’S MENU
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce $8.35
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce $8.35
Spaghetti with Meatball $8.35
Meat Ravioli $8.35
Cheese Ravioli $8.35
Ham & Cheese Sub $7.15
Chicken Parmigiana $8.35
Baked Ziti $8.35
Bambino Pizza $9.54
SIDES
French Fries $4.20
Sausages (2) $6.00
Meatballs (2) $6.00
Sauteed Spinach $4.75
Steamed Broccoli $4.75
Meat Sauce $4.75
Alfredo Sauce (16 oz.) $5.95
Tomato Sauce $0.60
DESSERTS
Cheesecake $7.15
Assorted Cakes $7.15
Cannoli $4.75
Tiramisu $7.15
Italian Cookie Box $9.55
Rainbow Cookie Box $14.35
DRINKS
Fountain Soda $2.70
20 oz. Coke Products $3.00
2-Liter Coke Products $3.90
Bottled Water $1.80
Milk $2.70
Iced Tea $2.40
Coffee (Regular) $2.40
Coffee (Decaf) $2.40
Espresso $2.40
Apple Juice $3.00
Orange Juice $3.00

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Reviews

Dale Johnston
I get delivery from time to time. The food is always terrible. The pasta is over cooked. The sauce is broth. The veal is a small portion and tough. The calamari is tough. The salad is iceberg lettuce, fresh enough, with a tomato and an olive and piece of onion.

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jeff DiPane
Better than 4.5 stars. Food is well prepared and large portions. Pizza is almost as good as NJ( I still think it’s a water thing). Been a staple dinner location for us for a few years now and never dissatisfied.

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Silver
Hands down this is the worst restaurant in Lexington. The waitress had an attitude from the minute we arrived and tried to get us to sit in the lobby area where the staff were cooking and not in the dinner room. Her explanation was that they just cleaned the area. Then when she finally got a place in the dining room picked out for us, she expected us to bring the menus and silverware she had thrown down in a pile at the table that we were temporarily waiting at. We were the only table there for a while and it surprised us at first being it was a weekend night. The waitress acted like they were closing soon when in reality they were closing in several hours. She took our orders and then never seemed to know or remember who got what..in fact she had to ask us for our orders all over again. We had to ask for things multiple times before she would remember to get them for us. The waitress was rude, and didn’t seem to care about actually doing her job. The food was pricey and was not worth it. We will never go back and certainly will never recommend this restaurant to anyone. Now we know why it wasn’t busy and wished we had read the prior reviews because we wouldn’t have gone. It was a terrible experience.

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J Mae
Dined here for the first time last night and it was wonderful! Our server was so sweet and the food was awesome – best cheese pizza I’ve ever had! Also loved their garlic knots.. Can’t wait to visit again

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Hana A
Bruschetta appetizer was great, and the server Savannah was kind and attentive. She was cutting up lettuce, taking orders for tables/to go. You could tell she was working hard. While waiting for our food there was people in the back yelling saying they were quitting. My husband got the Chicken and Shrimp La Rosa… the shrimp was not seasoned, and it was incredibly bland. When it came out I first thought it was a soup because it was sitting in a puddle of white wine reduction I think? I had the meat lovers calzone and it tasted like marshmallows in certain bites- no idea why. Overall super disappointed.

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Brett Wackerhagen
Plates were dirty don’t know if they got a bad dishwasher or what to be honest. The dude washing dishes has curly hair but I don’t know his name. There was hair on my plates and they looked really dirty also. I could tell that they had not been washed thoroughly and my wife and kids noticed too.

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d0hb0y
Yikes! Always love Papa Gios food. Decided to dine in and wish we hadn’t. My wife and I were the only diners for about 30 minutes. The waitress seemed more occupied with handling business in an office just off the bar, than waiting our table. Ordered a sampler starter, which came out crispy on the outside and still frozen on the inside. The pizza we ordered was good, but not what we’re accustomed to from previous done out experiences. We will continue to order from this restaurant, but dine in may not be an option.

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Sandy Hackett
Went there for the last time. My husband asked for heavy on the sauce, which they did but when we got the bill we found out they charged $3.00 for extra sauce. The meal was priced high to begin with.

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Alisha Carey
Our waiter was very polite. But it was all alittle slow. I finished eating before the other two people i was with even got their food. But the food was very good. The cheese sticks came on a plate with lettuce under it which i didn’t understand. We asked another waiter for sauce. He said he would tell our waiter but never did.

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Vincent DeNucci
Papa Gio’s in Lexington is super legit. They import their dinner rolls from Jersey and sandwich rolls from Florida. The pizza was legit too. I had the linguine pescatore and it was super fresh. The seafood tasted like it was fresh off the boat. For starters we had the appetizer sampler, calamari with fried pepperocini peppers and a small pizza. This plus our dinners plus Gelato for the girls and a long pour espresso for me was only $130. Great service, amazing food, and a full bar. So so so so legit.

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