Always great. Great selection of food, ability to substitute items, great wine list, nice decor and friendly staff.

It was my first time dining here and it was pretty decent. On this night, they had a large party going on and it felt like the staff might have been short as wait times were long. The food overall we very good as was our server. This is a place I'd like to try again in the future. Try the Chef's Choice pasta. read more

The food is always very good. I have come here with friends once or twice a month for several years. However today, when I tried pay with cash, I was told they could only take a large bill if my order was over $50. (It was $30) There are several similar restaurants within a few miles, sadly, I will like choose another the next time. read more

Had been meaning to try this place out. Our server Ashley wonderful, food absolutely scrumptious and restaurant so pretty, intimate, clean and esthetically pleasing. Cannot rave about this restaurant enough! read more

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Very nice dining area. Almost romantic. Ordered a pickup order and the gentleman was so nice. He gave me a glass of water to drink while waiting. Didn't take that long to get it. Ordered Spankapita, Prawn Scampi, Brucella, Seafood dish. It was all delicious and I want to come back to eat in the dining area. read more

Great good and service! Ambiance is private, romantic, calm and relaxing. Our server was very attentive and friendly. My chicken wrap was huge! Tasteful yogurt sauce with veggies and chunks of chickens. And chicken Parmigiana sandwich was awesome too. Great food, and service, and price is very reasonable. I really enjoyed dining here. read more

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This place is a gem in the rough! As soon as you walk into their patio, you have escaped into another world, away from the hustle and bustle of the strip mall. The ambiance is splendid. Just fancy enough for celebrations, but also casual enough for a quick lunch or date night. Service is always top notch. Food is delicious with generous portions. I gauge a good restaurant based on their wine list and whether or not they have fried calamari and creme brûlée. They checked all the boxes. One of our favorite restaurants in Modesto. Highly recommended! read more

We ate seafood and I woke up the next morning with a bad stomach ache.Thought the food was good,but ???Wish the food was as good as the service.Not sure we will eat there again. read more

It's my first time here and it didn't disappoint. The bread was fresh and delicious. The coconut shrimp were delicious and freshly made. The chicken chopped salad was amazing. We finished our lunch with a tiramisu. 5/5. We will be back read more

Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro - Outdoor patio - Italian Near Me - Modesto, California

I hate to leave a bad review for such a great place but our service from Maria was very distasteful and left a bad taste in mouth. Unfortunately the manager wasn't in to speak with about the lack of customer service. We have frequented this place because the great customer service and smiles upon entering and then matching with great food choices. Upon entering was met with a very hesitant greeting but with a feeling not very welcoming even with ordering. We slayed order the crab cakes and when asked if could take back to remake was left with taste it first then let me know.. I didn't need to taste first because we could tell wasn't cooked underneath but appeared blackened on top. Very upset with myself that I cannot remember our normal waitress name I left a yelp about her month ago but will of course be back on night she's here. Staff tonight was not welcoming or pleasant. Sad to say!! So the one start is the day we had to cancel whole order and leave because didn't feel comfortable read more

WHY WE WENT HERE: - dinner THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located in a plaza off the corner of McHenry Ave and Leveland Ln - located in the same plaza as Asian Market - shaded partially enclosed outdoor patio THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - intimate lighting; elevated casual/fine dining THE MENU: - appetizers - soups & salads - pasta - entrees - grilled pita wraps - grilled sandwiches - pizzas & calzones - young and kids menu - side orders - desserts - fountain drinks - coffee WHAT WE ORDERED: - saganaki "flaming cheese" - Mediterranean chicken pasta - gyros plate - spanakopita THE TASTE: - complimentary bread - perforations on it were odd; complimented the table olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette well - saganaki "flaming cheese" - didn't realize the flambe would NOT happen tableside, so we were presented with the finished product; any kind of cheese situation is always a winner - Mediterranean chicken pasta - pesto was VERY good! creamy and lemony I didn't care too much for the black olives (I honestly only eat those in a 5 or 7-layer dip or on a combination pizza) - side salad - very refreshing and crunchy - gyros plate - well-rounded; good seasoning on the meat - spanakopita - good mix/ratio of the spinach to cheese to phyllo dough CUSTOMER SERVICE: - top notch! read more

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Flavorful food and the menu prices are worth it. Family went for Mother's Day; we ordered fried calamari, hummus, chicken piccata, lamb chops, and the seafood pasta. All dishes came out on time and piping hot, flavors were wonderful. Service is also great with very attentive staff. read more

Came here for dinner with a friend and had a great meal! Located just off McHenry next to the Asian Market, Papapolloni Mediterranean Bistro serves some fancy dishes with a Greek twist. The inside felt very fancy with dim lighting and tableclothed tables and booths. My friend and I decided to sit at a booth. We had to use the little table lamp to be able to read the menu lol We ordered: - Saganaki flaming cheese - This was supposed to be flambe'd tableside, but the person doing the flaming did it about 20 feet behind our booth so we missed the show. The cheese was tangy and tasted great though. - Spanakopita - about 6 cut up pieces of crispy buttery dough with spinach and cheese. Can't go wrong with this order. - Side salad with balsamic - great dressing and the veggies were very fresh - Gyro plate - tender gyro meat and the rice pilaf was pretty good! - Mediterranean pasta - creamy but felt the only Mediterranean thing about it were the kalamata olives Service was great! Waters refilled, we were checked up on, quick service. Overall great meal and we left feeling really full. read more

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Such a great spot for a nice quaint dinner! Headed there tonight and was not disappointed! The drinks were amazing, food was delicious, service was exceptional and ambiance was romantic. Definitely will be returning! read more

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I called in my order to go.... the lady who took my order was extremely polite and helpful as this was my first visit! When I arrived I was greeted right away and my order was ready. The serving size for both meals I ordered was perfect. I ordered a Beef Ravioli and a Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. My goodness it was delicious! The Chicken was grilled and so flavorful. And the Beef Ravioli must of been just as tasty because we both ate every bite! Unfortunately I did get it to go and missed out on the chance to try the wine. The inside of this restaurant was so nice!! Clean and very nicely decorated, I'm looking forward to our next visit and we will definitely dine in!! I highly recommend this lovely restaurant! read more

Amazing food and ambiance and great servic.. This place is my new favorite. The manacotti is so rich and tasty. Creme brulee soo good.

This was our first time eating here. What a great place! The food and service was excellent. The atmosphere was very classy with white tablecloths and nice music. They were very organized and clean. We had eggplant parmigiana and ahi skewers With salad. I can't wait to take more of the family for lunch or dinner. read more

Second time we have been here -- great food and service. U expectedly so! The Chicken Piccata was so tender and moist. The Flaming Cheese was not only a showstopper but tastes amazing with an abundant amount of pita to dip. My iced tea glass was never empty! Thank you for great experiences! I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Everything about this place is unexpectedly positive. I don't know if it's the location that you don't expect this place to be as elegant as it is. Been here several times and we love it. From the service, to the food, just excellent! Someone always helps you to make sure you have water and bread so you're not just waiting for the server. The attached pics are from two different visits with the wife. She loves the Spicy Grilled Chicken dish. I am the meat eater, so I tried the lamb chops once. They were cooked perfectly and delicious. The ribeye was a Surf and Turf special, not exactly sure the exact name. But it was always excellent. We will definitely come back here again! read more

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The salmon, tuna, hummus and free bread are absolutely amazing. This is my favorite restaurant in Modesto by far! They are super friendly, the service is great and the low lighting makes great ambiance. 10/10 recommend! read more

Papapolio I Mediteerrannanean I highly recommend them for their food to touch a class when you get inside you feel at home you so cozy and warm in size especially the way they treat you the way there has hospitality is on point establishment is a touch of class you don't be disappointed because not only is a touch of class when you get inside and be seated they greet you with a smile this is a place that you bring your family and friends for a night out to enjoy themselves everybody would love the treatment that this establishment give you because when they serve you they have a small on their face willingness serve you with open arms and their food is on point their food you will never regret it that excellent flavor and the way they present their food is a wow representing the way it should look like and the way it should taste taking pride on their cooking the seasoning and the coziness and the warmness of this establishment you must go it's place that you want to treat your friends and family members because it is a treat you'll enjoy yourself for a night out in beautiful place there's no regrets their food is excellent they put their food with the excellent seasoning not only that they take pride in their cooking when establishment take pride in their cooking all you can say is Excellency on there fine presentations of the way it served the way it's cooked read more

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This is one of the best kept secrets in Modesto. The atmosphere and layout is high quality and relaxed, the servers are very friendly and the food and presentation are perfect. They must have a super great chef because this food is better than home made and all I can think about is how I look forward to going back. Outstanding restaurant! read more

A group of us spontaneously stopped in to Papapolloni's recently. There are two rooms, the dining room and a room that has a small bar in it. Both rooms were pretty nice, the dining room is dimmer than the bar room, which makes sense. Our waitress was very friendly.  The food was good. We ordered 5 dishes, shared them.  The Calamari Fritti was good, and the dipping sauce for it was great. It has just a hint of spice. The pistachio salmon had a nice sauce. If you enjoy salmon, you may want to try this. The salmon was not over cooked, moist.  We also enjoyed the Chicken Piccata, although they spell it Picatta. The lemon pepper wine sauce was great, just maybe a little too much sauce for my liking.  I was pleasantly surprised by Eggplant Parmigiana. If you want to branch out a bit, I would recommend this dish. The eggplant is breaded. The star of the show was the Seafood pasta dish. All of us chose this dish as our favorite. It was filled with shrimp and scallops, mixed in a white wine and herb and served over linguini.  If you are ordering multiple dishes, one thing to keep in mind is they all came with mashed potatoes. I am sure we could have substituted a couple out for veggies or something, just didn't realize it when ordering. I also wish they had a bit more extensive wine list, however, it was great. read more

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Wifey and I stopped by in the afternoon, super nice inside, dark setting and very quiet. It was our anniversary and Mrs. picked this place. They give you seasoned bread with your meal which they warm up. My wife ordered the Chicken Marsala her favorite and I ordered the Seafood pasta dish. Unfortunately they were both too sweet for our liking and you know I review a lot of donut and bakery locations. The service was excellent which is always a plus. The wife doesn't want to try again but I think everyone deserves a second chance and maybe just those dishes were made sweet. Well, I'll see if the wife agrees. I took some menu pics but they did not come out so good, hope this helps. Blessings read more

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The place is nice!! Its in a busy plaza. The service was excellent, the food was 3/5. Kinda pricey for what we ordered but none the less it was good. We had a god time and thats what counts. read more

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The food was great I would definitely come back. Bring family friends very happy with the service the ambience looking forward to coming back. read more

We love this place - the food is perfect, the service is wonderful and the ambiance is ideal! thank you!

Went with a friend neighbor for dinner. Food excellent with excellent service. Highly recommended.

Amazing.... My tastebuds are awaiting my return. Friendly staff and a nice date vibe atmosphere. Food was made to perfection and every bite was delicious. The price of admission for this is well undervalued. Recommended for any occasion. A must try. read more

Fast service Excellent food It is now a favorite Had kids chicken tenders and spicy chicken. Both perfect read more

Fabulous food, friendly staff and cozy environment! We will definitely be back again soon.

The food here is surprisingly, overwhelmingly delicious. I'm writing this review while I sit stuffed like a holiday turkey contemplating on my next visit. The service is earth and welcoming and the ambiance is chill and relaxing. 12/10 recommendation. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures ‍ read more

This place is like a little piece of Heaven inside! The ambiance is fantastic and love the service and food to die for. It doesn't look like much from street but once you get up close enough you take in the little things that make it great. Music was so nice and Italian style that complimented the dining experience. Went around 3pm and sat on Bayside which was so cute and friendly. Will definitely be back! read more

My wife and I came to your Restaurant for Dinner for the first time on Monday Evening(5/22/25). Our experience was an "A+" from start to finish! When we first walked in, we were greeted in a very friendly manner like a family member! It was very nice! These people really care about what they do and they want you to have an excellent experience so you come back. The place was festive playing Christmas Music and old school; we loved it! Old rustic vibe with a great bar as well! Our waitress and service was outstanding from start to finish! We received bread first. It was warm and melted in your mouth! It was fantastic! They bake the bread in house! They had a great Wine List, but we chose Holiday Cocktails instead. My wife had a Christmas Spritzer, while I had a Cranberry Margarita. They were very refreshing and tasty! For our Appetizer, they had many outstanding selections! We chose the Calamari. It was outstanding! They had excellent Clam Chowder and Minestrone Soups, but we chose the Greek Salad. Super fresh lettuce! Super fresh vegetables with excellent Black Olives and Feta Cheese! The Vinigrette Dressing was great as well! For our Entrees, we had Chicken Parmesan and a Beef Gyro Plate respectively. They were both outstanding! The Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Rice Pilaf, and Sauted Mixed Vegetables were all great side dishes as well! For Desert, we had Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Silk Pie respectively. Both were amazing to finish our outstanding meal! We are from Tracy, but we will definitely be coming back to Modesto to eat here in the future for sure! read more

I stopped in today because I am a huge fan of Kabob/Mediterranean food in general. The host was very welcoming and hospitable, very nice man who was happy to chat in between ordering and giving us the main dish options. This place has great service, delicious food, and reasonable prices, all with a very pleasant white table cloth atmosphere in doors. We sat outside on the beautiful patio surrounded by ivy on a gorgeous day! I always find it odd when a restaurant combines different types of cuisine and then has a very limited selection of each type. Here it is primarily a Mediterranean restaurant but has a couple of menu choices that veer away from that cuisine .i.e. jambalaya. They had right many pasta dishes and limited Mediterranean salads which is why I choose this particular restaurant of choice. I would probably been happier if the menu stayed closer to the Kabob concept. I chose a lamb gyros wrap (other choices: beef, chicken and lamb plate). It was very good! We sampled quite a few things off the menu and they were all good. (This is why you write reviews immediately for forgetful people like myself, this is a month overdue review). This is truly a hidden gem in a strip mall! This experience was good enough for me to dine here again and again in the near future! This restaurant is capable of servicing large gathering, small romantic dinners and wedding parties. This other side of the restaurant was decorated tastefully for any event. Never judge a book by it cover, would be the slogan here! read more

Food and service is always exceptional and this evening was no different. Thank you for a nice evening.

Arrived at 4pm and were the first customers for dinner. Since it was our first time I asked the waiter what he recommended off the menu. His response was, "everything is good". When I pressed the waiter for a recommendation he said it again, 'everything on the menu is good". So that means the waiter staff doesn't eat at the restaurant. We had a Gyro salad, Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, and the Flaming Cher's for an appetizer. It was ok. Not in a hurry to go back. read more

I was truly pleased with all 3: food, service, ambience. I sat in a booth (1 person) for lunch, in main dining room, near bar. Ambience for lunch seemed more for dinner dining. Dimm lighting. I loved this! My first choice is always a high end restaurant. I just enjoy. My entree choice was seafood pasta. Delicious! Took at least half home. Bread also delicious without extra charge. My service was superb. He needs a raise. Black/white. I will return. Thank you for your special care. read more

Never a bad experience when ever we visit and whenever there's something wrong they're very quick to fix , great staff and good ambiance.

We had a nice dinner there the other night. At 5:30 we were the only diners. They also have an outside patio when the weather is nicer. The appetizers were good, had a glass of wine and my girlfriend's manicotti was great. We even ordered a pizza to go when we left! read more