Having used Italian Creations for several high school team dinners I knew they made great food. I knew they didn't have a sit down restaurant but was excited to learn they had a carry out menu and vowed to try them out from time to time. Alas I do tend to forget about this option but last night being tired and groggy from a red eye flight and craving sone good Italian food thought of Italian Creations and gave them a call. Ok so here is the scoop. They have limited carry out hours/days. Call ahead before you get yourself set to order. The carry out menu is usually only found on the desktop version of their website but now that you know the secret to ordering from their yummy menu.. order away. Our dinners were reasonably priced under $15 and included soup or salad and soft delicious bread. My husband ordered soup (tomato bisque) and chicken Marsala. I ordered soup and salad(to share) and the carbonara dinner. I loved the soup. It was amazing, in fact I'll go on record saying it was the best tomato bisque soup I have ever had. The salad that we shared was topped with carrots and a bit of mozzarella. My Carbonara was extra creamy and rich. Great flavor! My husband liked the Marsala although commented he'd wished his chicken breast had been larger, but the gnocchi it was served with kept him full and happy. Altogether a great carry out dinner. And the fact that they wrap all the containers in foil keep all our food hot until we were ready to eat, always a plus for take out. Enjoy! read more

Italian Creations - Carry Out Menu - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

Amazing salads , pasta dishes and great pizzas ! Great catering also . Very friendly staff & great portions. Take out only & catering . Great food ! read more

If I could give a higher rating than 5 stars I would. Ross and Mike were absolutely AMAZING to work with for our event. We had our Grand Opening at Skyline on Stokes and we had less than 4 weeks to put this together. Ross was so accommodating and was able to work it into their schedule even though they had already had another event that day. The customer service from the Staff was EXCEPTIONAL, the food was fantastic as well as the set up in the room, the drinks were amazing. They were able to accommodate specialty drinks that we requested and helped give us the ideas for and there was another full bar outside. They were able to provide a full execution of everything we asked for in such a little time frame. Thank you Ross and Mike for making the night a success! We will recommend your services to anyone and we hope to do business with you again. Thank you read more

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We hosted an annual event for our British car club for the first time. We arranged for all the food to be provided by Italian Creations. The lasagna, sausage, peppers and salad were such a hit, we were asked to host again the following year without changing a thing. This is the easiest and best event I have ever had to manage, now going on its third year. Thank you Italian Creations! read more

Italian creations always serves the best quality food. The roasted asparagus was the BEST I have ever had! They made a charcuterie without nuts and added a few other items for us. Everything was delicious and well thought out. A definite must try! read more

Italian Creations - Charcuterie Plate - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

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I'll jump on this five-star wagon. Taste is outstanding and portions are enormous. Had the linguini carbonara. Very rich and very tasty. We also had the pesto fettuccine with chicken and artichokes. Pesto sauce was excellent. Baked ziti was mixed with so much cheese, the red sauce looked pink. And mama had an eggplant parmigiana sandwich that she really liked. Nobody ate more than 1/3 of their pasta. Also got the pepperoni bites which were excellent. Lastly, I ordered a stuffed pizza with pepperoni and black olives. As a big fan of Chicago style stuffed pizza, this one missed the mark. Don't get me wrong, it was delicious, but not what I expected. Antonio's does it right, in a spring form pan where the sides stand 3-4" tall, a huge bread roll on top and red sauce in the center sprinkled with parmigiana. This stuffed pizza was more like a round calzone. Matter in fact, one of my daughters asked who got the calzone? There was no sauce on it, but a big tub on the side. Bottom line, very, very good. If you don't want leftovers, order half of what you think you need. read more

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Great food! Great catering! Love the people with great attitude! Have really enjoyed catered luncheons ! Delivery always on time and hot or cold right on!!!Two thumps up . From an Irish girl who loves Italian food!!!Can't comment on ambience because they have always come to me! They even come to pick up equipment after luncheons at Business location! Love that the owner is a St Ed's grad!!! Prices are reasonable too!!!! I have run out of words to describe Italian Creations!!! Please let me post it now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well I can mention the Chicken Marsala is the greatest!!! read more

We decided to try the sandwiches. Ordered the Italian sub and the Italian sausage. We shared them and found them both to be exceptional. Excellent bread toasted just right. After having these, I wouldn't go anywhere else for a sandwich Went back to try the pasta. I'm not a fan of their sauce. It's more of an orange sauce than a traditional red marinara. It's not bad, just not my cup of tea. If your expecting a traditional red, you might want to tick with a non sauce sandwich option. read more

***Update: we had the pizza tonight and it was so delicious. I think it's the best pizza in have had in CLE since moving here last year. We also tried the carbonara- seemed more like an Alfredo sauce. But honestly, it was so good, they can call it whatever they like! I have yet to try something we don't like. My hubby says they will cater everything in our life from here forward.*** The best thing that ever happened to me when craving Italian food in Lakewood was ordering from Italian Creations. I've currently tried the chicken parmesan, the meat lasagna and the chicken marsala. First, the red sauce for the lasagna and the chicken parm is so yummy- nice rich flavor and perfect balance of sweet and rich. The perfect sauce. My hubby and I ordered these two dishes the first time and we had enough for two huge meals. Warning: you will want to eat it all. All of it. Great portion of chicken and pasta. Lasagna was beyond delicious. I tend not to order lasagna but this is one I just can't stop thinking about. Layers of cheese and meat and tons of sauce. Both dishes reheated very well. Next try was a solo run and I had the chicken marsala. Um, outrageously good! This is not something I would order but hubby put the idea in my mind and wasn't feeling red sauce. He does not like gnocchi so I ordered with spaghetti instead so he could eat the leftovers. Hahaha- testament to true love that there was anything left. Sauce was creamy and perfect hint of sweetness but rich from the wine. Huge slices of portobello mushrooms. Yum! The prices may seem high but don't let that deter you! We are talking super generous portions and homemade goodness. From other places in the area, portion/price ratio is a real steal. This is fine dining Italian in the comfort of your own home. The meals we had all came with salad and bread. The bread should have a review of its own because it is THAT good. Soft and flavorful, with focaccia like crusty layer on top. I just want to eat the whole loaf. Definitely try this place out!! I can't wait to try the pizza and sandwiches. Ok, and I have an eye on the carbonara.. They deliver for a $2 service fee. read more

Italian Creations - Large meatball pizza. So good!!! - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

My wife and I decided to have Italian Creations Cater our wedding this month and were incredibly happy with our choice to do so! So going back several months, we called around several different catering companies to see what our options were. We had good vibes from talking with the owner of Italian Creations, Ross, who was easy-going on the phone and friendly. Ross worked with us to tailor a bit of what we wanted, and we went in for a tasting. We tried a few different things, and decided on the following: chicken, salmon, lemon-butter topping for the meats, green beans, quinoa-rice, penne pasta, and bread. I should note that while I can't recall having bad wedding food before, I've never really had wedding food that stands out to me. It's always just kind of been there. But trying Ross's 'Italian Creations', we knew immediately this food would be different and that this was the food we wanted at our wedding. We didn't 'settle' on anything, we knew we found a gem. So fast forward to the day of the wedding... The server (I feel bad but forgot her name!) showed up when Ross said she would, and worked quietly and efficiently to set things up in the food room. We had a very small venue, so were worried we might hear food-set up while the ceremony was taking place. None of that, she was super quiet! Another thing we really appreciated, our server helped with many other areas that weren't even her responsibility and which we were planning on doing ourselves; operating our popcorn machine, arranging and 'guarding' the dessert table, cleaning up dishes, etc. This took a lot of stress off of us and was incredibly helpful. Also our server was very personable and friendly, working with and talking with several of our guests and helpers throughout the day. Now to the food itself. One worry that we were warned about from others was that the food during a tasting is always good, but that the food at the wedding itself might not live up to the standard of the tasting. With the food Italian Creations served this was as far from the truth as possible. My lord, this was honestly some of the best Italian food I've ever had. While I won't write a review on every food item that we received, I will say this; Several people stated separately that the chicken, the salmon and the pasta were the best they have ever had before. Not just at a wedding, but in their lives. For myself, this was the best salmon and pasta I've ever had, and plan to order these from Italian Creations in the future. Many people asked for the name of the place we got our food :) And finally clean up was quick, efficient and didn't get in the way of any of the party. We had a caricature artist positioned just a few feet away from the food table, and our server worked very well to make sure nothing was in the way and did not disrupt any of the art. My hats off to Ross, his chefs, and our wonderful server. Our wonderful day was made all the more wonderful by them, and we sincerely appreciate the wonderful service. read more

We ordered from here for an event due to their large quantity of food and relatively low pricing. However, the pesto gnocchi was swimming in oil, and it took someone 20 minutes to unlock the front door when we arrived for pick up. After numerous unanswered phone calls, we almost left thinking that the restaurant was closed. read more

Only the best comes from Italian Creations! The quality of every single item on both the carry out/delivery & catering menus are top notch. And always accompanied by the nicest customer service! Large portions for great prices of delicious Italian food for carry out & delivery, all homemade. Recently voted the people's best choice of pizza in Lakewood! Excellent service, organization & top food quality even for every party from small to large highlights the catering side of the business. read more

Italian Creations is perfect for everything from a night in, to an elegant wedding. Their food is fantastic, and the portions are big, so there are always leftovers for lunch! You must try the roasted red pepper sauce, which you can order on pasta or pizza. All of their sauces and dressings are homemade, which makes it even better. I have used Italian Creations for several catering events, and it has always turned out flawlessly. read more

Italian Creations - a pizza in a box - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

We have been eating Italian Creations for years. This is a great local Lakewood business run by one of the nicest families in the city. Most recently indulged in their cuisine at an after wake get together to mourn the loss of a friend's father. Rest in peace. The food was excellent enough to momentarily take people's minds off the sadness and loss. I would highly recommend their catering service for any occasion. They offer carryout options as well which is great for some quality Italian food on the go for a great price point. read more

The company I worked for would frequently order our lunch for delivery from Italian Creations if we were having a lunch meeting or our team had gotten awarded. With an average of at least 10 of us ordering, they did an amazing job of keeping our orders straight, even if there were special requests. The menu is extensive and our food always arrived hot and great. Love this place! read more

Updated review: We have ventured into more than Baked Ziti, and folks, it's so good. We got the Chicken Marsala (which is one breast, all the mushrooms ever, gnocchi and Marsala gravy), a personal pizza (to taste it) and two salads. It was plenty for my very pregnant self, my husband and our 3 year old. The salads are huge! 6 x 6 container filled and their ranch dressing is wonderful! The Chicken Marsala was amazing! I mean, like we want to throw a party just so they cater it, it's that good. The pizza was superb! It's what I remember from growing up. We are DEFINITELY getting a full size one next time. And, as if all that wasn't good enough, they were short on fresh bread so we got a free dessert instead. Hello? I'm in love! All of that for $21. If you haven't tried this place yet, do it. I'm so happy it's at the end of my street :) read more

The crew brought us catering for a show at the Agora. Holy hell! Everything was incredibly good. Not being a vegan, I was skeptical of a couple dishes. But was I wrong. Thank you for taking such good care of us! read more

This place is off the charts amazing! I had a really hard time picking just one dish to try since they all looked amazing but I decided to try the Creations Pasta. It was black pepper pasta with shrimp, sun dried tomatoes, spinach and tossed and oil and garlic sauce. This dish was incredibly rich and the shrimp were huge and plentiful. The portions here are large so I definitely was able to save some of it for lunch the next day. They have this herb bread that comes with it that is perfect for dipping in the delicious oil and garlic sauce. I also had a salad with it and I was very impressed by the freshness of the veggies and the fact that they shred fresh cheese over it. I tried the homemade balsamic dressing which was good and I like the fact that they make their dressing a little thicker than most restaurants. If you looking for some great pasta make sure you give this place a go for carryout! read more

If it's on their menu, it has got to be good. I have NEVER been disappointed by the Creations coming from this loving Italian business. There usually isn't seating available as their catering business is hopping, so plan to carry your goods home in some sort of camouflage bag to reduce your risk of being hamburgled! Seriously tho, the family that owns this wonderful place is a breath of fresh air. I recommend the pasta with Vodka Cream sauce. You will not be disappointed. read more

Italian Creations - Half of a Grilled Chicken on ciabatta with caramelized onions! Mmmmmm! And it's ginormous! - Italian Near Me - Lakewood, Ohio

This is my all time favorite place to order food from! The specialty Alfredo is the best I've ever had! Also there ranch salad dressing is bomb.com! read more

The best pizza! Wonderful ingredients available like goat cheese, artichoke hearts, barbecue chicken. Delicious crust too!

This is my favorite Italian restaurant, if you haven't had their take out I highly suggest you step your game up. Great catering service for any occasion; not to mention the amazing staff of very helpful beautiful people I just wish they could bottle the smell of the restaurant. read more

I had my wedding on September 30th at Ariel International Center and Italian Creations catered my special day. With that said, it couldn't have been more special than it was without Ross and his team! The food was outstanding! Seriously, I can't say enough about these guys, they were a huge part in making my day perfect! read more

DELICIOUS! Ordered a make your own pasta dish for dinner based on the recommendation of my mother. Awesome! Pesto was out of this world, noodles was perfectly cooked, the shrimp and mushrooms were to die for. Just a perfect meal all around, and the best part? I enjoyed it in the comfort of my own home! read more

I ordered delivery to my home for my husband & me. It was fantastic. Its just as good as Brunos & Peppers.

Excellent service, excellent food! Staff was attentive from set up to break down, helping those at our wedding that were physically not able to make it to the buffet line, personally going and getting their plates for them. Amazing! Cannot say enough good things about them! Will be using them again for every event we have! read more

Went here for dinner, have been looking for a great Italian place. Portions were HUGE and they don't skimp on the sauce which is a great thing because it is awesome. Comes with a salad or soup, Italian dressing was good and so was the bread. Doesn't look like much on the outside, but who cares with food like this! Great take out, definitely recommend. read more

Awesome food, very professional and Ross is a great person to have on your side for entertaining your guests.

We have used Italian Creations for several events, both catering and carry out. They serve you with nothing but the best service and highest quality food around. Ross and his team will work with you from start to finish. They make sure every little detail is not forgotten and go out of their way to make you feel at ease. The food is excellent and affordable. read more