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The Palazzo, Cleveland, OH

The Palazzo

4.9
4.9
633 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
At age the of 20, Chef Rafael moved with his wife to Cleveland, Ohio. His goal was to continue his Italian culinary skills which he acquired in the region of Verona, Italy.
Chef Rafael was introduced to the restaurant industry at a very young age. His grandmother was very well known for her home-cooked dishes. She loved having her grandson with her as she cooked meals as soon as he was able to walk. He was six years old when he first learned how to make homemade pasta and, by age 14, he was ready to embark on his own culinary journey. His first stop was Verona, Italy,which was the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. The romantic and rich architectural heritage of Verona was matched by the great culinary venues of that city and Chef Rafael's experience and skills grew exponentially. Three years later, Chef Rafael traveled to Belgium and France where he then experienced cooking French cuisine as well.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Phone number
    (216) 417-7005
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 633 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Palazzo is a standout Italian restaurant in Cleveland, known for "excellent food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "amazing gnocchi" and unique dishes like Wild Boar. Chef Rafael's personal touch enhances the dining experience. It's perfect for special occasions, offering a welcoming ambiance and attentive service.

633 Reviews
  1. Jenette

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful experience. Beautiful restaurant with amazing selections. This time I had the short rib special over cheese ravioli and it was exquisite.

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  2. Mary

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server very responsive. Food was delish. 3 of us got the house salad, beautiful, and the chicken marsala, tender tasty with string beans and roasted potatoes, also wonderful. One person got mussels and loved the sauce, and the appetizer with the rolled eggplant, very good.

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  3. Cassie

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A little off the beaten path but very nice place with excellent service and food. Will definitely be back!

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  4. sharon

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    the waiter was not very personable but he provided great service. also I absolutely hate hate hate the fake candles. I would love it if you had real candles, this would really ramp up the ambiance. the food was great!!

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  5. Dan

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent night out with special friends. Outstanding food. Superb restaurant

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  6. Geoffrey

    Cleveland

    35 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This may be the only restaurant where I saw the waiters and waitresses literally running to deliver food and get things.

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  7. Melinda

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite places to eat! The food is always consistent and they are so friendly!😊

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  8. Charles

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Italian food! The service is very good and fun to be with. I wish they had bigger parking lot.

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  9. Robert

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for our anniversary. The meal was exceptional - I had the Osso Bucco and my wife had the Halibut Special and they were both delicious. Our waiter Josey (sp) was entertaining and attentive. This is one of my favorite restaurants.

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  10. Kim

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience-wonderful homemade pasta-perfect place for a wonderful dinner without breaking the bank.

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FAQs

The Palazzo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 417-7005.

The Palazzo is rated 4.9 stars by 633 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today

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Google Map for The Palazzo

10031 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Cleveland West
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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