Papa Leone’s Spaghetti House

You could stand on a corner and look around until a restaurant sign draws you in. But we've got a better idea. Each week, Dundalk Patch picks a great restaurant either in town or nearby that's worth checking out.

Here's this week's choice:

Papa Leone’s Spaghetti House

Overview: Papa Leone’s is known for its classic, intimate setting and tasty home-style Italian cuisine. Family-owned and family-friendly for more than 50 years, Papa Leone’s serves the same recipes of their Sicilian grandmothers.

My own Sicilian great-grandmother (now passed) made spaghetti and meatballs every Sunday. She would've loved Papa Leone's.

Oh, and Friday is Shrimp Scampi Night! It's $2  off regular menu price.

Décor: Warm and inviting, with traditional red and white checked tablecloths with Italian-themed interior.

The Drinks: Beer, wine and liquor.

Appetizers: The usual Italian starters, including garlic bread ($4), mozzarella sticks ($5), calamari ($6.50), fried mushrooms ($3.50) and bruschetta ($6).

Entrees: Spaghetti and meatballs (large - $9.50) is the signature dish, of course. Very generous portions, with the thick, tasty, moist meatballs your mom used to make – if she’s Italian. Others include veal parmesan ($12), chicken cacciatore ($12), baked ziti ($11.50), stuffed shells ($11.50), manicotti ($11.50), lasagna ($11.50), linguini with white clams ($12.50) and shrimp scampi ($14.95).

Additional Toppings: Meatballs ($4), meat sauce ($2.50), sausage ($2.50), mushrooms ($2), green peppers ($2) and shrimp ($3).

Desserts: Cakes and pies.

Specials: 10 percent senior discount during lunch, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 15 percent discount for uniformed police and firefighters.

Signature Dish: Spaghetti and meatballs

Papa Leone’s

Address: 2713 Old North Point Rd., Dundalk

Cost: $$