Best Authentic Restaurants in Lakewood

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Barroco Lakewood

4.7

Exceptional(65)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • Lakewood

Booked 13 times today

When you walk into Barroco our family will ensure that your experience is amped to the max. Our eclectic and vibrant atmosphere will have you and your guests thinking you are in another world. Our award winning menu will have you bragging to your friends and begging for the next visit.

2. Casa la Luna

4.7

Exceptional(3678)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Flats

Booked 62 times today

Formerly Luca Italian Cuisine, Casa La Luna serves award-winning modern Italian food in a great city, with a great wine list and romantic European atmosphere. Located overlooking the Cuyahoga River, Casa La Luna has one of the most spectacular views of Cleveland.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Luca Italian Cuisine at 2100 Superior Viaduct will transition to Casa La Luna.Those changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. All three restaurants will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj (Formerly Sema)For Special Events Contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

3. Johnny's Bar

4.9

Exceptional(832)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 5 times today

Johnny's Bar, nestled in Cleveland, has been serving up authentic Italian cuisine since the 1920s. It's the kind of place where the food is consistently delicious, the service is friendly and accommodating, and the atmosphere is inviting. Reviews often praise the 'outstanding' food, 'consistently exceptional' service, and 'intimate' ambiance. As one reviewer put it, 'The food is consistently delicious. The staff are friendly and accommodating. One of Cleveland’s best.'

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4. Luca West ITALIAN CUISINE

4.6

Exceptional(2015)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Westlake

Booked 42 times today

Luca West features high-end modern Italian served in a classy, Tuscan setting. Diners will find many of their favorite dishes that made Chef Luca’s Italian Cuisine such a grand success in downtown Cleveland. But new to Luca West are a number of unique menu choices that will become new favorites, for our new friends on the west side of Cleveland. The wine program at Luca West meets the standards of the most adventurous wine fan, including our globally expansive list of wines by the glass. Reservations are recommended. Please contact us for private dining and seasonal patio options.Live music every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the patio weather permitting June to September. Please see our website for the calendar of musicians. https://www.lucawest.com/

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5. Landmark Smokehouse

4.5

Awesome(25)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Lakewood

Booked 10 times today

WELCOME TO LANDMARKBreakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Landmark is a smokehouse, bar & restaurant located in Cleveland, Ohio, just down the street from Edgewater Park on Clifton and W. 117th. Nominated for Cleveland's Best BBQ for multiple years, our focus is to provide authentic barbecue using our all-wood-burning J&R Oyler 700 which crafts Cleveland's finest smoked meats. Landmark prides ourselves on our rare bourbon selection, with over 150 bourbon offerings and 19 Single Barrel Selects that are available exclusively at Landmark! If bourbon isn't your drink of choice, check out our seasonal craft cocktails! Dine in our cozy and inviting dining room or take a table on our sun soaked patio. Our bartenders are happy to serve you from both our indoor bar and outdoor patio bar! So don't wait, make your reservation and come visit us today!

6. The Palazzo

4.8

Exceptional(647)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Cleveland West

Booked 12 times today

Chef Rafael's background in Verona, Italy, and his experience in both Italy and France, gives The Palazzo a true authenticity in its Italian cuisine. The reviews frequently describe the food as 'authentic', 'delicious', and 'homemade'. The fact that Chef Rafael is involved in the restaurant's operations and personally checks in on guests during dinner also adds to the authenticity.

7. Il Venetian

4.8

Exceptional(917)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 19 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.

8. Lago East Bank

4.6

Exceptional(1345)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Flats

Booked 34 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!

9. Oliva Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(156)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 45 times today

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

10. LULO Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(251)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Latin • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 3 times today

A fresh take on Latin America Fusion Cuisine.

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WilliamVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One note: 7pm reservation. Arrived 5 minutes early. Went to bar to wait for table as instructed. No contact of any kind from front desk until 8:05pm. That lack of communication is inexcusable. We ate at the bar and were served an excellent meal promptly by a friendly bartender.
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Casa la LunaPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Flats
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4.7
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Erika
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food at Luca West is always super good. It’s not in a trendy area of the city, but for what it lacks if hype it more than makes up for in quality of food (and super convenient parking).
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Luca West ITALIAN CUISINEPrice: Expensive• Italian• Westlake
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4.6
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Laney
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
It was my first time back in years and it was everything wonderful that I remembered! Professional and lovely server (red hair and glasses, forgive me I’m usually great with names but she was wonderful!)A huge thank you to The Maitre D who was kind enough to put us at quiet table in the back! We so enjoyed our night and will be back soon! Thank you again!
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Johnny's BarPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Cleveland West
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4.9
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Michael
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •28 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 Dec 2024
Food is delicious and authentic South American from the butterflied NY strip steak, to the chesse arepas, and rice and beans. Stellar Margaritas; ask for Daniel- he is an amazing server!
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Barroco LakewoodPrice: Moderate• Latin American• Lakewood
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4.7
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Meghan VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 Dec 2024
always impressed with landmarks food and service!
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Landmark SmokehousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Lakewood
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4.5

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17 restaurants available nearby

1. Barroco Lakewood

2. Casa la Luna

3. Johnny's Bar

4. Luca West ITALIAN CUISINE

5. Landmark Smokehouse

6. The Palazzo

7. Il Venetian

8. Lago East Bank

9. Oliva Steakhouse

10. LULO Kitchen

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