Best Casual Restaurants in University Circle

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1. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(1814)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 39 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.

2. Maxi’s Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(347)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 6 times today

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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3. Michelson and Morley

4.4

Awesome(512)

Price: Moderate

• American • University Circle

An American-style bistro featuring a variety of locally source and seasonal small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches and entrees. Michelson and Morley is located inside CWRUs Tinkham Veale University Center.

4. Fahrenheit

4.4

Awesome(3330)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 37 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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5. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(172)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Little Italy

Booked 5 times today

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

6. Taste

4.4

Awesome(839)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 11 times today

A place for food, wine, funContemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, full bar in a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.

7. Il Venetian

4.8

Exceptional(915)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 16 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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8. Red, the Steakhouse Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(2861)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 28 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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9. Batuqui - Larchmere

4.7

Exceptional(834)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Shaker Square

Booked 10 times today

Described as "Brazil in Cleveland", Batuqui is in the heart of Cleveland, OH and emphasizes the cuisines of the Bahia and Minas Gerais states of Brazil. Set in a casual but appealing dining room, there is also a full bar with custom cocktails.The menu at Batuqui is full of exciting and unique choices and they are known for their authentically grilled top sirloin steak called Picanha. They offer appetizers like the Frango Passarinho which is fired chicken in a cilantro sauce or the Salgadinhos which are savory hand-rolled Brazilian bar snacks and entrees like the hearty traditional Brazilian party dish called Feijoada. They have fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees. Choices include fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options in addition to the grilled meats and Brazilian steaks that make Batuqui such an appealing spot. Love desserts? Their homemade chocolate bon bons called Brigadeiros or Coconut Butter Cake are amazing too!

10. Betts - Cleveland

4.6

Exceptional(548)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 13 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible. "Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

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Sharon
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
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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Maxi’s BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• University Circle
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4.6
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ChristineVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Everything was delicious! Wait staff was very attentive! We would definitely go back. Just noting only 1 restroom & a small restaurant of maybe 10 tables.
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Tutto Carne- ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
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4.8
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AnjaliVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Murad was amazing. Would go back just to have him as our server.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Jill
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Always love spending the evening at La Dolce Vita! I think you need one of those entryway door protectors. The cold wind outside came right inside…and it was really cold! Otherwise, a beautiful night. Can’t wait to return.
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La Dolce Vita - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.7
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Anita
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 Jul 2024
Lunch was great - all of us ordered different salads with the add-on crab cake. The salads were good and the crab cake was perfect - crispy edges, not a lot of filler, and delicious! Our waiter was attentive and inconspicuous at the same time.
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Michelson and MorleyPrice: Moderate• American• University Circle
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4.4

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

2. Maxi’s Bistro

3. Michelson and Morley

4. Fahrenheit

5. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

6. Taste

7. Il Venetian

8. Red, the Steakhouse Cleveland

9. Batuqui - Larchmere

10. Betts - Cleveland

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