Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Cleveland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Cloak & Dagger

4.9

4.9 (1072)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Tremont

About the restaurant

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

Top review

Alexa

Dined 1 day ago

Always an amazing date night! Service is always amazing. Delicious food and cocktails! They also have mocktails too!

GINKO

4.8

4.8 (410)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Tremont

About the restaurant

Irashaimase!!! We welcome you to enjoy Ginko Sushi Bar and traditional Japanese cuisine in Tremont. Our fish is always fresh, flown in from around the world, picked for Ginko. Ask about our daily specials and Ohio's largest Sake and Japanese Craft Beer offerings.

We look forward to seeing you and walk-ins are always welcome!!!

Top review

MARC

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

It was a perfect setting for a night out. The food was great. The service was outstanding. The noise level was just right for you to hear everything you needed. Not much you can say bad about the place if anything at all. Maybe it was the fact that the seating was small, but it was comfy. The place doesn't seat many people, so you will have a great couples experience.

Cru Uncorked

4.9

4.9 (1856)

$50 and over

French

Moreland Hills

About the restaurant

Invite your guests to a rare fine dining experience set in a French country château. Surround yourself with understated elegance in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere featuring four themed dining areas, banquet rooms, lounge and terraces. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes, exquisitely paired wines and unsurpassed service, while we attend to every detail. Our Private Dining Room comfortably seats up to 16 guests at one table and can seat more at round tables. Our Wine Pavilion and Covered Patio can each hold around 50 guests total each offering fully dedicated service in a quiet setting. From the moment you enter, fine art sets the stage for an unforgettable visit. Winemaking relics, French jazz-era reliefs, period antiques, Napa Valley photography and vineyard-inspired artwork establish an atmosphere of welcome and intrigue. Each piece curated to complement a relaxing evening of incredible food and drink. Welcome to Cru Uncorked. Savor the moment.

Top review

Lynn

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

The food was amazing! And the quiet ambiance enhanced the experience. The only disappointment was the coffee at the end. I would have expected a much smoother and less bitter choice by the restaurant.

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Valerio's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (923)

$31 to $50

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!

Top review

David

Dined 2 days ago

Very attentive wait staff. Wide selection of excellent food and wine. Our favorite place in Cleveland’s Little Italy. No problem in splitting entrees or getting half portions on pastas. Good for vegetarians too.

Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion

4.9

4.9 (2476)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

Vermilion

About the restaurant

"If your a serious foodie" or "if romance is calling, sail on up" - literally - to this "French gem" on the Vermilion River, where the "sumptuous" menu and "professional but friendly" staff earn it the top rating from Food and Service in the Cleveland area; "well worth the drive" west of downtown , this "ethereal experience" (the perfect place to propose!") also includes a phenomenal wine list", "charming old world dining room" and "relaxing" riverfront cafe. Proper attire required. Touché a martini/wine bar was opened in 2007 and offers a "small plates" menu and a great selection of adult beverages.

Top review

Heidi

Dined 7 days ago

Stellar. Every single thing was absolutely stellar.

The Capital Grille – Cleveland – Lyndhurst

4.8

4.8 (2599)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Lyndhurst

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

Top review

Heather

Dined 3 days ago

The Capital Grille was absolutely amazing for dinner last night! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The customer service was hands down the best we’ve had in a long time. Our waitress, Jessica, was both professional and personable, making us feel truly welcomed and taken care of. To top it off, the chef came out to our table to ensure everything was perfect, which added such a special touch to the evening. The food was delicious, and the attention to detail in both the service and cuisine made for an unforgettable dining experience. Highly recommend!

Johnny's Bar

4.9

4.9 (832)

$50 and over

Italian

Cleveland West

About the restaurant

The original Johnny's serving fine Northern Italian Cusine. Opening in the 1920’s as Louise’s Garden, a restaurant that would flourish into the most reputable dining establishment in Cleveland. Renamed Johnny’s Bar in 1952, this neighborhood eatery located on Fulton Road serves authentic Italian food in an inviting atmosphere with private dining and patio dining available weather permitting.

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glennVIP

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Wonderful dining experience, Glen was his usual excellent server self! ( even if he does spell his name incorrectly ) hah! Bo and Willie charming as well.

Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (278)

$31 to $50

Italian

Willoughby

About the restaurant

Please call the restaurant to obtain reservations!
440-585-3883- Reservations can be available when you call.
Welcome to The Original Mario Fazio's!! We are passionate about food and beverage. We are in our 46th year of business and our goal is to be a beloved tradition in our community and for you. We feel honored to have shared in so many experiences and celebrations with our guests! At Mario's we embrace seasonal cooking, new ideas, and value our lifelong traditions. We are looking forward to your visit!

Top review

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

first class restaurant with first class service, food and of course a visit from the owner to make sure everything was great.... well done mario fazios!

SASA

4.9

4.9 (924)

$30 and under

Sushi

Shaker Heights

About the restaurant

Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening.

SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.

We welcome you to SASA!

Top review

FranVIP

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Always a great meal, fabulous service, great wine choices. Best local restaurant.

Sérénité Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (910)

$31 to $50

French

Medina

About the restaurant

Sérénité Restaurant is steeped in tradition and care for the community. Chef Todd Whitman & GM Richard Sisson offers a unique experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine in the midst of Medina's Historic District.

The restaurant has a unique mission; to eat well and do good. The mission of Sérénité is to instill leadership skills in men and women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction through an education in the culinary arts.

Our aim is to change the face of recovery through food and hospitality.

A bientot!

Top review

JeneaneVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was wonderful and the service was great! Definitely want to come back to try other dishes!!

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