Best Fine Dining Restaurants in University Circle

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 31 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

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2. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(174)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Little Italy

Booked 11 times today

Chef-inspired Italian steakhouse featuring Ohio farm raised, hand selected and dry aged beef.

3. Il Venetian

4.9

Exceptional(929)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 54 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.

4. Blue Point Grille

4.7

Exceptional(6577)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 33 times today

Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.

5. DANTE

4.7

Exceptional(3266)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tremont

Booked 29 times today

Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.

6. Oliva Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(166)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 24 times today

Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

7. Edwins Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2710)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shaker Square

Booked 24 times today

Restaurant is steeped in tradition and care for the community. Restaurateur Brandon E. Chrostowski offers a unique experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine in the midst of Cleveland's Shaker Square. The restaurant has a unique mission; to eat well and do good. Founded in 2007, the mission of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute is to instill leadership skills in formerly incarcerated men and women through an education in the culinary arts. Our aim is to change the face of re-entry through food and hospitality.A bientot!

8. Acqua di Dea

4.4

Awesome(946)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 20 times today

Our award winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group opened a third location in 2021. Since then, it has become a downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting. Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Luca has an innovative Italian menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Acqua di Luca located at 500 W. St. Clair Avenue will be renamed Acqua di Dea.These changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. Acqua Di Dea will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj.For private events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

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9. Red, the Steakhouse Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(2886)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 40 times today

Please call (after 2pm) to make reservations for parties over 5 guests, for all parties over 10 please contact Private Dining. For Parties over 5 we require a credit card to hold the reservation. Fee of $25 per person charged in cases of No-Show or cancellation with less than 24hrs notice.For patrons who value a premium culinary experience, RED The Steakhouse offers the best in high quality food by using the finest and freshest ingredients and creating an undeniably superb culinary experience. By transcending our guest’s expectations for superior service and food, Red The Steakhouse creates a consistent, exceptional and non-traditional dining experience. Enjoy the Wine Spectator award winning wine list as well as the Captain's List of specially featured wines. Reservations strongly recommended.

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10. The Centro- Cleveland

4.3

Awesome(355)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 12 times today

The Centro, located inside the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel, offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Downtown Cleveland's Gateway District. Enjoy dinner before or drinks after a show at Playhouse Square or a ball game at the arena or stadium. As a stand-out destination, indulge in weekly brunch, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prepare for a culinary journey filled with tantalizing appetizers and mouthwatering main courses. From the rich flavors of Bone-In Filet Mignon, House-Made Lobster Raviolo, and delicate Chilean Sea Bass, these delicacies will ignite your taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection from Centro's extensive wine list, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail. Private space is available for an intimate dinner, meeting, or special event. Staying at the hotel is not necessary to indulge in this memorable dining experience. The Centro is a must-visit for food enthusiasts eager to experience the finest flavors Downtown Cleveland has to offer.

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Nicole
Nebraska •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible atmosphere, food, and service ! Exceeded expectations.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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HalVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Grouper seems to be a standard and was outstanding as was the salmon.
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Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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4.7
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Ryan
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Top to bottom perfection …bone marrow service was incredible
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Tutto Carne- ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
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4.8
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Lisa
Pittsburgh / Western PA •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had a wonderful date night! Great service and the food was exceptional. We shared the calamari primi, so light, crispy and delicious. My husband, not a fish guy ordinarily, tried the black cod special and really liked it. My meatballs with creamy polenta were superb. We enjoyed a cocktail and wines by the glass and thought our bill was very reasonable considering the quality of the food and experience.
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Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
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4.9
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Tim
San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We love coming to Dante‘s. We were able to get the Vault to help celebrate a birthday for one of our party members. Jonathan was our server and he was the best. The remodeled Vault with spectacular, as was our food and drink. we will be back again and again.
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DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
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4.7

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

2. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

3. Il Venetian

4. Blue Point Grille

5. DANTE

6. Oliva Steakhouse

7. Edwins Restaurant

8. Acqua di Dea

9. Red, the Steakhouse Cleveland

10. The Centro- Cleveland

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