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A photo of Valerio's Ristorante restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(920)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 9 times today
Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!
A photo of La Dolce Vita - Cleveland restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1815)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 47 times today
Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.
A photo of Il Venetian restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(919)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 15 times today
Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.
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4.5
Awesome(1345)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Flats
Booked 29 times today
The regional and contemporary menu at Lago is a culmination of northern Piedmontese dishes to Sicilian seafood dishes inspired by 30 years of Italian cooking and upbringing. We have also added in some popular American-Italian dishes for those guests looking for a more modern Italian dining experience. The beverage options at Lago are equally as much thought out in standard and craft as the food menu. Lago offers a unique predominantly Italian wine list, where a large number of bottles can also be ordered by the glass, and half bottle. A 10 selection draft list, well thought out craft bottled beer, Italian inspired handcrafted cocktail & martini list sets Lago apart from all the rest! Lago’s philosophy is simple… The freshest ingredients, made from scratch menu items, using simple recipes to bring authentic Italian flavors to the table. All inside a warm and inviting atmosphere where good food and good friends coexist in blissful harmony. Annually a "Best Of" Winner, Come and join us!
A photo of Tutto Carne- Cleveland restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(173)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 2 times today
Tutto Carne in Cleveland is a genuine Italian steakhouse with a warm and inviting ambiance. The reviews highlight the attentive service, excellent food, and sophisticated drinks. The restaurant's focus on quality, with Ohio farm raised, hand-selected and dry aged beef, adds to its authenticity. The patrons seem to have loved the experience and the food, with many recommending it as a special occasion place.
A photo of Barroco Larchmere restaurant
4.2
Awesome(13)
Price: Expensive
• Latin American • Cleveland Heights
Booked 1 time today
We are now Barroco on Larchmere!Traditional Latin American cuisine and cocktails in an eclectic and vibrant setting with outstanding customer service, fresh authentic recipes, the best Mojito in the world, mouthwatering steaks, hand-made Arepas and more!
A photo of Batuqui - Larchmere restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(834)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Shaker Square
Booked 17 times today
Batuqui - Larchmere is hailed as 'Brazil in Cleveland', serving up authentic Brazilian cuisine from the Bahia and Minas Gerais states. The menu boasts unique dishes like the Picanha and Feijoada. Reviews rave about its 'excellent', 'innovative', 'authentic' food, and its 'genuine Brazilian' atmosphere. It's a place where you can 'feel at home' and enjoy 'fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees'.
A photo of Oliva Steakhouse restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(158)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 25 times today
Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
A photo of Masa & Agave restaurant
4.2
Awesome(22)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 7 times today
Welcome to Masa & Agave Cleveland!Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.Our collection of 100 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!
A photo of Friar's Table restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(36)
Price: Expensive
• European • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 12 times today
The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.
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  • TinaVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •74 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always Delicious food. Great special options tonight too
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    La Dolce Vita - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
    4.7
  • Sarah
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Absolutely perfect. Everything we had was amazing, gorgeous, timely and a decent price as well. Celebrated my birthday and they gave us the cutest dessert! Also ordered the tiramisu and was so cute and yum. Has the best wine selection. Perfect secluded table. Even had live flute and clarinet player! 12/10 I would recommend every time to visit here. Thank you!!!
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    Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
    4.8
  • Toni
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My fiancé and I went for our anniversary. Everything was incredible. We both are in the industry and have dined at most of the restaurants in Cleveland. We both agreed that this was the best meal we’ve had in years. Can’t wait to go back!
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    Tutto Carne- ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
    4.8
  • Omar
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 20, 2024
    Overall great experience, menu variety and quality was top tier . Presentation of food was outstanding but taste was a killer bland had to use salt and pepper..we were there along side I big party so our wait time on food was longer then expected but management was very nice about the matter and acknowledged this on there own and accommodated us with free dessert.. other then that service was great and the ambiance was 10/10
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    Lago East BankPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Flats
    4.5
  • Jennifer
    Las Vegas •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 18, 2024
    We were in Cleveland to see the symphony and made last minute reservations at Valerio's in Little Italy which is super close to Severance Hall. We were seated promptly and Michael, our server, was a delight. He took excellent care of us, rattled off the specials, and made great recommendations. We ordered the swordfish and the lamb shank and both were amazing. The swordfish was perfectly grilled and delicious. The lamb shank was very tender, falling off the bone, with gravy that was to die for. Both were reasonably priced and less than what we expected to pay. We will definitely go back.
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    Valerio's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
    4.9
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