Fantastic dinner again at Fratellos in Avon Lake. Service is always great and the food is authentic Italian and you won't leave hungry. Casual dress is the norm and inviting old Italian cafe feeling inside. The Veal Fratello or Veal Marsala are my two favorites. read more

Fratello's - Side of pasta with Fratello sauce (signature butter and lemon) or you can choose Marinara or Alfredo sauce - New American Near Me - Avon Lake, Ohio

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SHHHHHHH! Don't let too many people know. This place is a GEM! This is not chain restaurant Italian; It is REAL DEAL Italian. Atmosphere is Frank and Dean welcoming. If you don't know what that means, stay away. If you know, you know. Food is exceptional. Try anything with Fratella sauce. And their marinara is terrific and has a nice kick. We've been enjoying this great place for years. read more

I love this place with my whole heart :,) such an amazing Italian restaurant with an amazing owner/staff!! I have been here many many times and truly all the dishes are delicious... even the eggplant parm and I don't even like eggplant!! My favorite dish they have is the lemon chicken... and I swear everytime I get it... it's somehow better than the last! The staff is very knowledgeable and they are always ready to give the best recommendations for what to try and the best wine to pair with your dish! AND HAVE I MENTIONED THE DESSERTS??? They will bring you out a PLATE of them to view and choose which one you want!!!! I wish I had more pictures of all the cakes I've tried but I did have the most recent one! You truly cannot go wrong with have a cute date or casual dinner here! There is no judgement.... Just GOOOOOOOOD Italian food!! I recommend this place to anyone so definitely give this a go... you won't regret! read more

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So we sat at the bar for dinner. Lea, our bartender, was fantastic. Kate the other bartender our daughter knows was off. We had a nice simple bottle of Sangiovese as there were no more fill bottles of the special Cabernet Franc wine. We had the shrimp fratello app - five large lightly breaded and crispy hit perfectly cooked shrimp on their fratello sauce which is a light lemony sauce. Pairs perfectly. Our daughter had the chicken rollatini and we shared a veal parm. Both yummy. Veal scallopini very tender and logos sauce and cheese ratio. The rollatini came with fratello sauce. Our veal also had a side of linguini in red sauce. Very cute old style Italian place. Owner very friendly. Brother ok the kitchen. On our list for our annual visits. Plenty of parking read more

Always so good. Service was very efficient and quick, and they have a huge wine selection. All of our food was fresh and delicious, and the shrimp appetizer was giant! Chicken Fratello is always a hit. Our mussels were delicious as well. read more

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It's one of our favorites, food , service and ambiance is all amazing. Can't wait to go back. read more

Another fine dinner at Fratellos. Our son who now lives out of town always, upon his return , wants Fratellos. Came home for Thanksgiving and order to go for the family . We had ordered way in advance and decided to get to the restaurant early to order a drink and get caught up . Greeted by the owner like we are family and enjoyed our time . Took home dinner which included , egg plant rollitoni , Artichoke hears , chicken Marsala and chicken Fratellos.. oh my god , what a treat . Amazing food .. love going to this local ICON .. great holiday ! read more

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Love this place The best place for veal!! The shrimp Fratello is top notch I have also had the chicken with tons of sauté mushrooms. Great lunch and dinner. Staff are friendly and well trained it's a 10 spot! read more

Fratello chicken and shrimp is so delicious!! Side of alfredo, yummy. Fresh warm bread. A wonderful wine list. Desserts, worth ordering! Service was great! Always fantastic!! read more

The food and ambiance is amazing. In a small town Avon Lake. The wine selection is good too. Very clean and well taken care of.

Been there over 100 times since day one only one bad meal the beef brogholi was very tough I sent one and a half of two back asked for nothing and was offered nothing I will continue to eat there but no more brogholi read more

Had dinner tonight for our 50th wedding anniversary my veal Fratello was very very dry and very little sauce Never offered us a dessert or a drink for our anniversary very disappointed read more

Had the absolute best eggplant parm ever last night. Service was excellent My wife had grouper. Also out of this world delicious

Been awhile eating here this our second time nice place a little small not much parking inside was a bit dark they need to upgrade the lighting and decor food came out hot drinks were good waiter was nice might be awhile before we try hopefully it will be a bit brighter inside read more

Outstanding! The food was excellent-but what made the night was the service! Everybody there is so welcoming accommodating and goes above and beyond. Cocktails are so fantastic as well! A++++ a MUST and well worth a drive!!!! read more

Today we had lunch at Fratello's. It's been almost thirty years since we ate there. Could it possibly be the same owner? I enjoyed Veal Parmigiani, the best I've had in a long time! My wife enjoyed Shrimp Fratello. Amazing it was still on the menu after all these years, but it is, and she loved the large thick shrimp. We found the restaurant a little dated but had no reflection on the quality of food that came out of the kitchen. Prices were a little upscale, but I just can't say enough how great our lunch was today! read more

Everything was excellent! The complimentary bread was soft and served with a super yummy garlic butter. I tried a few of the mussels someone ordered and I wish I had my own plate, absolutely divine with the fratello sauce. I started with a house salad. The dressing was great! I usually don't like when it comes dressed already but it was the prefect amount. My chicken parm was a huge portion and absolutely delicious, they have great sauce. I will say the "bolognese" sauce I got on my pasta wasn't traditional more just a meat sauce but still good. I would try the arrabbiata next time. Everyone enjoyed. The portions are huge and reasonably price. Wine was good, a decent poor and also very nicely priced. Our server was kind and attentive. Water glasses were never empty. They had a few specials that sounded great! Would definitely return. read more

My friend and I had decided to meet here for dinner as neither of us had tried it previously. Well, it turned out to be a great decision! Fratellos is inconspicuously nestled in a small building that sits at the intersection of Electric Blvd and Lear Rd and is easy to locate. Upon walking in we were immediately greeted by friendly staff and promptly seated in the main dining area. The interior is intimate and has a soft ambiance. Our server arrived with menus and exhibited a friendly demeanor with a smile. The menu is expansive and offers a plethora of choices; soup, salad, pasta, chicken, veal, fish, and shrimp. After carefully looking over the menu, I decided on the puttanesca - a classic dish of spicy marinara sauce with anchovies, capers, and olives! Complementary warm fresh bread was brought out with housemade butter and it was superb, with crispy edges a soft center. A mixed green salad was also included and had a pleasant vinaigrette that wasn't too tart. When my entree arrived it looked terrific on the plate and tasted even better! The sauce was smooth but not too heavy, with a subtle anchovy taste that paired well with the capers. Fratellos checked off another box for excellent Italian food in the Cleveland area, so if you haven't tried it then you're long overdue! read more

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Probably everything on the menu is wonderful. I've tried several items, but their "Pasta Arrabbiata" is my absolute favorite. It isn't just good. It is one of the best things I have ever, ever eaten. It is fine with either the chicken or shrimp options, but I like it plain. Their sauces are rich and flavorful. Serving sizes are generous. Service is impeccable. Restaurant is clean and inviting. Fratello's is a treasure. read more

Super Italian family restaurant that was good in every way. Girl friend and I stopped in ten minutes until closing. The waiter said that he would give us a couple of minutes to look over the menu. I learned the Fratello family sauce is a buttery lemon. Lots of dishes included the Fratello sauce. Some dishes used a marinara. You can ask for Alfredo. My girl friend lived nearby and knew the menu. We ordered the lightly fried artichokes. I've never had artichokes like these, and they were delicious. They had a light crisp with a soft inside. I had the shrimp Fratello, substituting zucchini for the pasta. The lemon butter sauce was rich and fabulous with a nice lemon flavor. The shrimp in the sauce was refreshing. The eggplant parmigiana was large, and my friend took half home. The warm bread with the house butter was mouthwatering. This restaurant was great. So glad we stopped. The old wooden bar is attractive when you walk in. The front door looks like a house door, no glass. Check hours before you come. read more

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Absolutely the best chicken scallopini great service and ambience. I wish they had a restaurant on the east side.

The sit down service was awful. Took my wife out for her birthday. Ordered appetizers and dinner, the appetizers came out and then my wife's and sisters food was served but mine was not. I waited 50 minutes and then finally went to the counter and cancelled my dinner order. They spend more time doing carry-out than they do servicing the people that are sitting down. the waiter screwed up the orders because he barely spoke any English. The food, that we received was good though. read more

Classic and delicious Italian! Highly recommend the hot antipasti starter and really any veal dish. It is pretty busy, even on a week night, so be sure to make a reservation. The first time we went, we walked because we knew we'd be drinking, and didn't make a reservation. They were fully booked, but Keith went above and beyond and got us a table. Now this is becoming a regular spot!! Can't say enough great things about Frattellos. read more

Service here is less than stellar. I took a business associate here for dinner mid week and everything seemed too much trouble for our waiter. Disappointing service and surprising as this place is frequented by a good number of local people! It's usually pretty busy on weekends from I have seen. Food is just average - nothing special. The outside is nothing to look at and the building is buried at the end of a small strip in Avon Lake dotted with bars and residential homes. Decor is kind of old school (dark with lots of amber lighting) and the place does give the feeling of a warm Italian setting. Hopefully they will strive to do better! read more

Ordered chicken parm my friend told me the meal there is fantastic. When dinner came it was presentabl. Everything is ala carte. Salad was good the chcken patm tasted as if the chicken was processed chicken it tasted OK but texture was mushy like it had been processed. I ate it but not happy with meal. TBles are bery close together. It was a Saturday might so very crowded. Chicken Fratello wait staff very good. No Ambiance could not have any it was very ctowded and noisy read more

My meal at Frattellos was just amazing! Love the ambience of the restaurant, and the staff was very attentive!! Will be back for dinner soon! read more

Some of my favorite authentic Italian food in Cleveland! Small romantic dining room, perfect for date night. The meatballs are to die for! read more

Fratello's - Instagram: slimthiccarbs - New American Near Me - Avon Lake, Ohio

Great Food Great Service Cool Ambiance lots and lots parking and plenty of seating love the decor

Cozy ambiance with great food. Will go again and again. Service was excellent. My only complaint is that I took my Tiramisu to go and it was a very small piece, just enough for me - not able to share, sorry. read more

Excellent food and outstanding service. Fratello's sauce to die for. Five in party and everyone had a different entree with no complaints. Cocktails were great read more

Fratello's is amazing. The food was so good I totally forogt to snap a picture. We ordered the chicken rollatini and it was topped with mushrooms and fratello sauce. It's hard to describe the sauce but it is light and amazing. Honestly the best chicken rollatini Ive ever ordered. We also ordered the chicken parm and it was also quite good. They are known for the fratello sauce so if you do decide to check out this place make sure you order something with the Fratello sauce. read more

Absolutely delicious! The Grouper melted in your mouth. The mozzarella appetizer in gravy was equally as good. Highly recommend if you're in the area as they will not disappoint. read more

Fabulous meal experience. Service is very good in my veal meal was terrific. my party of four all enjoyed their orders The Furtello sauce got rave reviews. read more

Always a great meal and generous portion. The serving staff are amazing and attentive. The wine list is also impressive.

I have been coming here for years and I live about 40 miles. The service is always excellent, food is outstanding. Worth the drive read more

Fratello's - Veal Luca - New American Near Me - Avon Lake, Ohio

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Amazing Food Quality & Service !! a little pricy and a little disappointed they don't honor Veteran Discounts but will definitely remain #1 on our list for Italian dinning regardless ! read more

I love this place mainly because it's a local business. They've been around for a very long time! I want to share something comical because I can tell it's an old Lawsons or some sort of convenience store. So, when we discovered this place 20 years ago, I would sit inside and joking ask...I wonder if we're sitting in the bread aisle or the chip aisle ha ha! It has a bit of a dated and dark decor, but the food is amazing! It is in the higher price point, therefore I consider it to be a "special occasion" restaurant. During COVID, I did spring for takeout, but to no fault of theirs, it was disappointing. I love their calamari, but by the time we opened that styrofoam box...it was not a happy sight. It's been awhile since our order so I can't review on the rest...sorry! I do know dining in is the best way to enjoy Fratellos! Can't wait! read more

Went to Fratellos for my sisters 81st birthday upon her recommendation. we had a party of 4, we started out with the clams casino which were cooked to perfection! I had the veal vincenzo and ate the whole portion which I rarely do! The side of spaghetti was good with the sauce being a little on the sweet side. We shared two bottles of wine that were reasonably priced. Took a piece of they're chocolate cherry cake home which was also very good! Will definitely go back there again and try something else on the menu!! Our server Sara was awesome as well!! read more

Food never disappoints, always so delicious! The Fratellos sauce that comes with various offerings is a lemon butter sauce that I have tasted no where else. It is extraordinary and I could just sit and eat it with a spoon! Interior is getting a bit dated and could definitely use a refresh but otherwise it's consistently great and a gem off the beaten path in Avon Lake. read more

Who doesn't LOVE Fratellos???? Best Italian food on the far West side! For years I couldn't stray from the chicken Fratellos dish, it was just that good! Now, I'm on to the eggplant parmigiana. Xxo read more