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Maxi’s Bistro, Cleveland, OH

Maxi’s Bistro

4.6
4.6
347 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.

Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 421-1500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 347 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maxi's Bistro is a charming spot in Little Italy, celebrated for its "fantastic food and impeccable service." Guests rave about the "amazing calamari" and "delicious pizzas," while the back patio offers a "lovely, serene" dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, many patrons "will definitely go back," citing the "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff."

347 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    VIP

    Des Moines

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific Italian restaurant! The food, service and ambiance were all terrific! We throughly enjoyed our dinner. We’ll be back!

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  2. Sharon

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was a young man, home from college and working at the restaurant. He was delightful and made sure we were well taken care of. A lovely dinner, the best clam pasta I've ever eaten and fabulous cannolli!

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  3. Carl

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service and food was outstanding. Four of us for dinner, we all had the same opinion, excellent.

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  4. agatha

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tony was our waiter…he was fabulous! And, the expresso martinis were to die for! We’ll be back!

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  5. Casey

    Cleveland

    33 reviews

    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was on ok. Small portions with big price tag. Wouldn’t go back

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  6. Bob

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    After ordering fried mozzarella, it came to the table cold in the center. I'm unsure if the restaurant was short-staffed, but I rarely saw the waiter order more food and fill my water glass. My main dish was Veal Saltimbocca, with piles of chopped garlic and onions on the veal. I removed the excess, and the dish could have been more tasty. Do you need all of that garlic to enhance the taste?

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  7. Jennifer

    Columbus

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Everything about our experience was amazing. We made a reservation for lunch after going to the Christmas Story House and made a day of it. The food, service and ambiance were top notch! We will definitely be back!

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  8. Kenneth

    VIP

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Going on Tuesday with my friends was just outstanding. The food was amazing, the service was superb, and there is nothing better.

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  9. Mike

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very good. Out quick and hot. However, the service lacked. After being seated, we didn’t see a waiter for a drink order for over 10 minutes. After drink order, it took him another 10 minutes to bring a bottle of wine and three glasses. He enjoyed chatting up bar customers instead of bringing our order. Later after table cleared, again at least 10 minutes before offering dessert menu or coffee. We came on a recommendation of a friend but doubt we will be back. Waiter seemed disinterested in customer service. There are much better places in Little Italy

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  10. Ramey

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Maxi’s is wonderful! The food is delicious and the staff is attentive and kind.

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FAQs

Maxi’s Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 421-1500.

Maxi’s Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 347 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maxi’s Bistro

12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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