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A photo of Valerio's Ristorante restaurant
1. Valerio's Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(947)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 13 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!
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2. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland
4.7
Exceptional(1871)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 31 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.
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3. Maxi’s Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(364)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • University Circle
Booked 12 times today
Maxi’s Bistro, located in Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, has received rave reviews for its traditional Italian food and cozy atmosphere. Customers love the laid-back vibe and the consistently good food, with one reviewer noting it as their 'favorite restaurant in Little Italy.' The restaurant's attention to detail, from the ambiance to the service, has won over many customers, making it an authentic Italian dining experience.
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4. Lago East Bank
4.6
Exceptional(1369)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Flats
Booked 36 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!
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5. Batuqui - Larchmere
4.8
Exceptional(852)
Price: Expensive
• Brazilian • Shaker Square
Booked 21 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'.
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6. Tutto Carne- Cleveland
4.8
Exceptional(190)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 4 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.
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7. LULO Kitchen
4.2
Awesome(270)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 8 times today
A fresh take on Latin America Fusion Cuisine.
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8. Oliva Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(201)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 19 times today
Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
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9. House of Creole Cleveland
4.4
Awesome(579)
Price: Moderate
• Cajun • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 42 times today
New Creole Cuisine! We are a new restaurant in the heart of the city. We feature Cajun Creole Cuisine full of favor and love. Come welcome us to the city and try our fresh honey cornbread and etouffee. Finish with our own fresh beignets with fresh caramel ice!
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10. Masa & Agave
4.2
Awesome(29)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 11 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!
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