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The Palazzo, Cleveland, OH

The Palazzo

4.8
4.8
681 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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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What 681 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Cleveland

    Romantic

Review summary

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The Palazzo delivers "wonderful food" with a "great ambience" and consistently "excellent service." Chef Rafael's culinary expertise shines, with dishes like veal ravioli, lobster risotto, and halibut specials impressing diners. Guests appreciate the "warm and welcoming" atmosphere, making it a "hidden gem" and a must-visit for Italian cuisine lovers.
681 Reviews
  1. Dolores

    Cleveland11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always delicious, staff extremely kind and efficient, which always keeps us coming back!

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  2. g

    Cleveland121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WOW! I know it’s not the usual way one should begin a diner review…but oh my gosh, wow! We love going to our usual Italian restaurants where we know they know us and offer us something terrific based on our history. Last night we were given the chance to walk in to a beautiful restaurant that made us feel like we have always dined and can’t wait to come back. The server, Jose, greeted us with tempting suggestions and even offered his own personal preferences. I would never have ordered halibut cheeks pappardelle (couldn’t imagine eating cheeks) but Jose was right and Chef Rafael sought to overwhelmed us with perfection! And the veal ravioli with pancetta was some of the best past I have ever eaten. The wine and dessert, the bread and the service was wonderful. We are already looking to see when we make another reservation. Thank you for the expertise and hospitality. You’re wonderful!

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  3. Jenette

    Cleveland5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants for sure! The ribeye and the lamb chops were amazing, as well as the Italian wedding soup.

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  4. Rich VIP

    Cleveland5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprised to have such a quality restaurant nearby.

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  5. Amy

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Palazzo is a hidden gem! Excellent service and atmosphere. The food was fantastic! I had Lobster tail with lobster risotto. It was my birthday so they sent out a crème brûlée which was phenomenal. Some other entree s ordered were Chicken Marsala, Cavatelli, Ribeye steak and Bolognese. All were excellent and all plates were clean at the end! Thank you Palazzo for a memorable birthday dinner❤️

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  6. Mike

    Cleveland55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Where can you get a very nice dinner, well served and unhurried, in under an hour? Try The Palazzo! We were warmly welcomed and began with prosecco. Our entrees were an excellent tortellini, and a duck dish that is a favorite with the staff. We ended with creme brulee and hope to return.

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  7. JLPS

    Cleveland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Palazzo is a beautiful restaurant with wonderful food and a great ambience.

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  8. William

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was amazing. Would highly recommend this place to anyone

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  9. William

    Cleveland1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Palazzo has excellent food and excellent servers. We have never had a disappointing experience. Their duck is some of the best we've had and their seafood is very good. Last night we tried two specials, the lamb chops and the cod. Both were excellent.

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  10. Brent VIP

    Cleveland127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had another great experience at the Palazzo for Valentine’s Day. Their seafood pasta special with lobster was outstanding. The calamari appetizer is a can’t miss. The service here is always efficient and friendly. Overall our favorite Italian restaurant in Cleveland.

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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 4.8 stars by 681 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
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10031 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102

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