The food was fresh, flavorful and served hot!! The service provided was excellent! The ambiance needs some help but overlooked because of the good food! Will definitely go back for more!! read more

We went here for a work event. It looks like you have to have reservations, but I am not 100%. It was a very small restaurant that looked like a family dinning room. The staff was so nice. Appetizers were ordered for us due to it being a work event. The cuban eggrolls and beef wellington were very good. I ordered the eggplant, which was huge. I also got the tiramisu for dessert. I don't really care for tiramisu, but theirs was fantastic. read more

La Campagna - Outside - Italian Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

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As a descendant of the Puglia region from where the chef is from I was excited to taste the foods of my youth from grandma's house in North Hill Akron. Quaint authentic Italian restaurant with excellent pasta and sauces. Impressive menu for such a small family operation. Extensive wines available at retail (bottles only) is wonderful choice. Paid less for a bottle of rose than a glass and a half pour at a chain restaurant. They have 2 ounce pour tasters available too. Burrata appetizer was delicious with fresh tomatoes in July and fresh basil. Partner had the sauce tricolor tortellini which was very good - sauce was a bit runny but tasty. I had the gnocchi with fresh tomatoes and spicy sausage also very tasty. Gnocchi are not pillows - more firm. Service was professional. I think there are three people running g the joint. The chef. The server. The bus boy. Impressive. Will be back. Cozy atmosphere as you dine in the store. No walk ins reservations only as they have to plan their evening service out accordingly. This place has done the Pugliese proud. read more

Recommend reservations as they buy fresh for every evening! The meals have always been enjoyable & the service is casual but just the right touch. Have been there several times & am surprised it's such a secret. Hope to be back there next week with some "new" friends! read more

We were so amazed by our first experience at La Campagna we couldn't stop talking about it. So we had to give it another try just to see if it was real or a fluke. We went back again last night. Ordered a completely different meal start to finish. And all I can say is IT'S REALLY REAL! This place is amazing. It is my grandmother's kitchen. Our party of 4 was so enthralled by the quality of the food we not only had dinner but we ordered another complete meal to take home. I'm not kidding. You really have to go... right now... just pick up the phone and make a reservation... GO! read more

Food - Great. Service - Also very, very good. Ambiance - space is at a premium, mostly utilitarian. Eating here is an event. It's a place we go to for special occasions mostly because it's a special place. We couldn't eat here regularly as the prices are a bit steep but after sampling the cuisine, it is well worth it. This is not the "Olive Garden" (not that there's any thing wrong with OG.) For a unique Italian restaurant and fine Italian food, I highly recommend this place. read more

The best kept secret in Westlake! The owners are the best! Everything on the menu is hand selected each day based on what the fresh market had that day. Once they're out, they're out! It's nothing special inside, but that's part of the lure and what makes La Campagna so great. There's nothing bad on the menu. read more

This place is quirky. One hostess/server for the whole place; she was dressed in a t-shirt and rather grumpy throughout - slow to greet us. Food was ok - the antipasto had lots of cheese, more than our group of four could finish - and the meats and olives were nice. The appetizer salad was nothing more than I would throw in a hastily assembled lunch: one chopped Roma and lettuce. Spaghetti and clams were meh; I was expecting fresh pasta for the $30 price but it was clearly from a box. The rest of my party enjoyed their beef medallions and pasta with sausage and onions. The decor is weird - like uncomfortable chairs from a church basement and painted slatted wall panels as if the location used to be retail. Water spots on the drop ceiling. Bathroom was disgusting and surely against health code -- it was in the same room where two cooks were preparing the food and filthy! Like dirty floored and decor from the 50s. There was a shower in there filled with crap. Overall, would not recommend. Go to Luca West nearby instead; lovely service and food at similar prices. read more

This hidden gem in a strip mall in Westlake is not to be missed! All food is homemade, and authentic! The menu varies from day-to-day so it's fresh and so flavorful. Such friendly service - you feel like you are in someone's home! We all ordered something different so I tried 6 dishes, hard to say which was my favorite! Great wine selection too. It's small so make a reservation and enjoy! read more

Simply the most under rated restaurant in the city. Everything is fresh and made from scratch. Extensive wine selection. Service is spot on. Small place, so do make reservations. There is no set menu as they prepare what is "fresh" that day in small amounts. Have a craving for a particular dish? Call a few days in advance and they will have it for you! Just a fantastic overall experience! read more

We also saw the tv show that cooked their eggplant recipe. We went there for dinner last night, got there at 4:55, they open at 5...waited 10 minutes in front of a dark storefront , in a parking lot of papers and napkins strewn about and blowing all over. We decided to leave. read more

Local eatery that's a must try! Heard about it from Cook's country show. Delicious home cooking. Thank you Carmella and Family!!!!! read more

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TLDR: Service: good. Food: ok. Wine: good. Atmosphere: bad. My wife and I dined here a couple of weeks ago. It was our first big dinner out in a year or so. When you walk in, the decor kind of reminds you of the backroom of a World Market store. There are random baskets stacked all over and a big table in the center holding randomly stacked seltzer waters. They currently only allow four tables to be occupied at a time. We felt that they were being COVID safe from a distancing perspective. However, the menu is written on a single chalkboard that is passed from table to table all night. After each table is done looking at it, the server has to wipe the sides down with disinfectant. There is no way that thing is actually getting clean. Especially since the center part remains untouched. The wine selection is definitely a highlight for us. Everything is sold at retail prices (i.e. no restaurant markup). We got a fantastic bottle of wine that normally costs $75 for $52. Their license is a "tasting" license which means they can't pour more than 2oz at a time. This wasn't an issue for us. They do offer cocktails and we enjoyed a couple to start off our meal. For appetizer we had the burrata with pistachio cream. The pistachio cream was like super sweet pistachio icing and kind of gross. You could maybe serve this as a desert but definitely not an appetizer. If served as a desert, the cream should be better proportioned to the cheese Main we had the "famous" eggplant parm. We were excited to try this since we are ardent fans of America's Test Kitchen. The dish was a huge let down. The dish lacked texture. The marinara was ok. Personally, we prefer eggplant parm breaded in panko so that it has a little bit of a crunch to it. This was basically a pile of eggplant sog. A major point of concern is the price point of this dish. I can't remember exactly how much it was but i think it was close to $25!? We also had the branzino. The fish was cooked OK but it wasn't anything too spectacular. The highlight for us was the side of rapini which was tender and garlicky. I have had better branzino at Aetna in Little Italy. Another big miss was that they didn't have any chocolate on the desert menu. Seriously. WTF. No tiramisu either. We decided not to have desert. As we drove away and passed Luca, I wished we had gone there instead. The food at Luca is so so so much better especially when you consider the amount of money we spent. Bottom line: Try it for yourself. A lot of people seem to like this place. I think there is much better Italian in Cleveland for your money. read more

I love supporting small business owners and the food is amazing. The owners cook everything, handmade is best and the niece is the server and she gives amazing costumer service. The food takes a bit because it's homemade but so worth it! Love this place, sad we just found out about it and are only a mile away. Highly recommend. read more

La Campagna - a plate of pasta and clams - Italian Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

My wife had mentioned this place more than a few times and told me we needed to make sure to plan in advance because it's a small location and sells out quickly. So we set up a reservation for our anniversary and arrived slightly early for dinner. The place is unique for sure. Not your normal big chain place which is fine. And different from the "true" Italian places I've eaten at in Italy. The service was fine, the food, not what we expected. And no, we weren't expecting Olive Garden or anything like that. I was expecting more traditional Italian like I've had in Italy. That wasn't it. It was their take on traditional Italian. Odd combinations, lack of flavor with some things, and dishes that were definitely unique. They change the menu frequently so maybe it was just the night we went, so we wouldn't mind trying it again. But since the menu is a surprise when you arrive, you never know what you're going to get. It has a huge following so they must being doing something right. Just wasn't the night for us I guess. read more

We had guests from Pennsylvania who had seen an article about the place in a food magazine. Carmella (the owner & chef) does all the cooking, and it's great!! Portions are well-sized. The menu could change daily, depending upon what Carmella decides to cook, but there are still many dishes to choose from. There's no sign for the restaurant and it doesn't look like much from the outside. The place is small, and there aren't many staff, but the food and service was outstanding!! We will go back in the future for the wine tastings/pairings. read more

Thursday our group of 10 experienced an amazing meal from start to finish. It began with a delicious Italian liqueur and was followed by Tender calamari with a marinara dipping sauce. A light balsamic salad paired with tomato bread, lobster risotto that melted in your mouth, thin and expertly prepared eggplant Parmesan served pie shaped and chicken Florentine that was so good I eat all my spinach! Each course came with its own wine pairing. Carmella the chef knocked it out of the park. Her reluctant family staff let us stay past closing. We were so full and satisfied that we rolled out of the restaurant without even wanting or needing dessert! Thank you, Carmella for sharing and giving us all a bit of family style Italian eating and drinking. read more

Best Italian food in Ohio. Everything here is fantastic and it's a must do for every special occasion!

A real gem. Carmella the chef and owner is awesome in her attention to detail and creativity. She works her magic from a scratch kitchen , everything is fresh and wonderous. Wine selection is very nice. Menu goes beyond traditional favorites in a authentic manner. If you don't see something on the menu board that intrigues your taste buds, simply ask by saying 'please ' and if it can be done it will delight you. We enjoyed the conversation with Carmella and staff after dinner as much as we enjoyed the great food "family" the old school way. read more

While watching America's Test Kitchen, it was Bryan's turn to prepare a dish and he mentioned having been to La Campagna and being specifically told to have the Eggplant Parmesan. In all my times watching I have never seen anyone of the chefs so enthused with a dish as Bryan was with La Campagna's Eggplant Parmesan. he raved on and on about it. And he demonstrated how to prepare it. Well that segment prompted me to return to La Campagna, chat with Chef Carmella and of course eat the Eggplant Parmesan. In fact our party of five had a tremendous time. The Eggplant Parmesan lived up to its reputation; unlike other eggplant parmesans, Carmella's stands out by being thin and not breaded, and not swimming in sauce You can actually taste the tender eggplant instead of breading. Yes Bryan's enthusiasm was well founded. Sampling a bit of the other dishes ordered, all of which were excellent, I could tell that Carmella takes her food ingredients and preparation very seriously; she definitely has that touch for making everything tasty. This is scratch cooking at its' best. read more

We went with high expectations. Given the small intimate setting we were hoping for handmade pasta, fresh food & apps, etc. instead it was boxed pasta and the subpar shared plates (apps). The cheese board appetizer reminded me of a cheese platter that you would get at a grocery store with small square cuts of cheese that are dried out. The accoutrements were not paired well and they were dry. The calamari and lobster ravioli didn't have that fresh taste that you would expect...had a thawed out taste. The table bread was really dry and they served it with butter...no EVOO. I thought all Italians ate their bread with olive oil,fresh parm, and herbs. Plus, given the price we expected better. read more

HOLY GAWD. I can't believe it took me so long to find this place. I rank this alongside the best Italian restaurants EVER, not only in the Cleveland area. A tad pricey, but who really cares, because like I said, HOLY GAWD. It's that good. Get the burrata. Just get it. Get the eggplant parm if you want to taste eggplant parm the way it's supposed to taste. Even the soup, which comes along with the meal (or a salad, if you wish) was redonk. And it wasn't even a "wow" type of soup -- just mushroom barley. Still amazing. The wine. OH, the wine. They have a funny, interesting, clever story that goes along with their license to serve alcohol. I won't bother explaining it. Bottom line is, they have a tasting license, so you can buy wine and they can offer it to you in servings once you finish your glass. The wine is everywhere; it can't be ignored. JUST BUY THE WINE. AND DRINK THE WINE. I had Amarone for the first time ever...this is my new favorite wine. Everything, from the intimate vibe, to the "oops, are we in the right place?" setting, to the same lady serving everyone who's served everyone since the beginning of time, along with her whole family, talking to you, serving you, and loving on you Italian restaurant style...is perfect. Five thousand stars. read more

We have gone to La Campagna for years, though we call it "Carmella's," for the chef and co-owner. It is a family-owned, family-run diamond in the rough of the West Side suburbs. The menu changes at least a little bit every day, though many of my favorites (pasta bolognese and eggplant parmigiana) show up with frequency. But every item on the menu has some reason to shine: the pizza crust may be made with fat from a locally raised pork, the cannoli may be filled with local goat cheese, and the tagliatelle are certainly homemade. The wine list is often full of surprises; we usually just go with recommendations from the house. The restaurant probably can only seat 25 (it's inside a gift basket/italian dry goods store), so we always call ahead for big groups. Is it fancy? No. But it is delicious, and a bit like home. Or maybe more like your favorite aunt's house, if you grew up in a big, Italian-American family like mine. read more

GO. Just GO! If you love freshly prepared Italian food made with locally sourced ingredients, this is the place. Camilla, the owner, is a real sweetheart, and makes sure that everything that leaves her kitchen is top notch. Did you GO yet? read more

La Campagna is a down home awesome italian dining. When you walk in for the first time, you might be a bit confused by the decor. The interior decor is shelves with packages of pasta, sauces, and even wine and all of these are actually for sale. Nestled amongst these are several tables with seating for at most 40 patrons. The decor does strike a nice of balance of your Italian grandparent's extended kitchen/dining space. During my last visit, my two year old & I have discovered our latest favorite spiral pasta named "fusilli col buco" - This is a long version of the spring-shaped fusilli. Reservations are highly recommended as very rarely walk-ins can be seated in a decent amount of wait time. There is no set menu at La Campagna. This truly family owned establishment decide upon their dinner menu each day and typically have soup, salad, and 4 to 5 items on that day's menu. My several visits here have never been disappointing due to the food. Each entre is hand made after your order. I don't think anything short of the pasta sauce and meat balls are pre-made at La Campagna. Therefore once you order be prepared to wait a little. But oh the taste and freshness of the dishes is to die for. Chicken marsala to White fish with capers, finger licking good. Now italian is not my most favorite cuisine, but eating at La Campagna makes me wish it was. If you are craving italian and you can simmer in the craving for a day or so, make a reservation at La Campagna and order multiple entrees and share or even take it home. You will not regret. The price range of all items are very reasonable compared to the taste. Although the tables are white linen, the serving is not that of a high end white linen restaurant however if your expectation is to sit down at a true down home italian then the atmosphere and service quality will be perfect. The last word on La Campagna - if you like Italian and appreciate great quality in your italian and have not yet tried La Campagna, I ask you 'Why not?!' read more

Horribly overpriced for the quality of the food you recieve. My dinner was $30 for Salmon a la orange that came with three pieces of vegetables and undercooked red skinned potatoes sprinkled with dried parsley. The salmon was average at best. The server, although nice, was slow, inattentive and was not able to answer basic question about the meal beforehand. I am so disappointed. I wanted to support a small, family owned business; but I left feeling like I got cheated out of my money for the illusion of an authentic experience. So sad. read more

Very thoughtful service and clean honest food- one of the better restaurants that I've been to lately.

A wonderful, small, white-table-cloth Italian family restaurant! Absolutely our favorite restaurant in the Cleveland area. La Campagna serves local (when possible) food, prepared by a chef who truly "has a gift". Be certain to leave time for your meal. This is a no rush restaurant. No microwaves, or deep-fryers. Every meal is individually prepared after the order is placed from the daily changing menu. Go, and enjoy!! Jim read more

Dined here last evening with a couple of friends and I honestly don't know why I haven't been here before. This is a small, quaint restaurant that delivers personalized service and exceptional food. We started with an appetizer that was a combination of soft cheeses with a fig jam on top and came with delicate and delicious crackers to spread the cheese on. What a great start! Two of us had a salad and one had the soup of the day, Paese, a garlic and onion broth with a semi-poached egg and pasta She really enjoyed it. Between the three of us we had the linguine and clams, lemon sole stuffed with crab meat and a ravioli dish that highlighted 3 of their sauces. The dinners were amazing!!!! Fresh, cooked to order and delicious. They have a very nice wine selection that is reasonably priced. Carmella, Joe and Keely provided wonderful service and we will definitely return! read more

Waited 45 minutes in between servings of 2 ounce wine tastings. Had to ask for water a number of times and waited for our food almost 2 hours. Not being dramatic! I wish I could say I liked this place, but the price of the dishes and service was HORRIBLE. read more

Farm to Table at its best. Seasonal Veggies and local when available food is excellent and is not only tasty but visually beautiful. This is a place I go regularly and would (and have) recommended to all. I love the perch on Friday's during lent, the feast of Seven Fishes the first and second Friday of December. If you see Halibut Florentine (many times Salmon) just order it you will not be sorry! We all love Eggplant Parmesan is so much we order it as appetizer. You get soup or salad with meal and the prices are in line with just about any good restaurant in the area. Wine selection is great and costs are really reasonable. The place is small call ahead for reservation. read more

La Campagna - Lamb Shank perfect winter meal. - Italian Near Me - Westlake, Ohio

Went there for dinner tonight for the first time it was delicious.They had zucchini blossoms on the menu we had never had them before they were amazing. My husband had eggplant and I had chicken with artichoke both were excellent will definitely be going back. Very friendly and knowledgeable service. We like to eat local not chain restaurants. read more

Wonderful quaint restaurant in Westlake. Hidden in a strip mall this family run restaurant is a gem. Entertained some friends at our new favorite restaurant La Campana and could not be happier. Excellent menu that is described by the chef and owner. Excellent quality and very tasty. Highly recommended read more

I have been to LaCampagna many times and was never disappointed .Recently, I have attended a Wine/ dinner series and plan to attend the holiday series beginning in October I have read some very negative posts and honestly, don't agree with any of them.Carmella / staff make very effort to prepare quality dishes using the finest ingredients. Those of you who claim to be dissatisfied and don't plan to return, no one will miss you and your negative reviews!. If you indeed waited for two hours to be served, that's your fault for not speaking up! read more

This place is so delicious. Everything I've had here is absolutely amazing. I'm no stranger to authentic italian food, i do thonk thos is the best you can get without going to italy itself. It's definitely not a place to go if you want a quick in and out, you have to plan to spend some time here. Make sure you call ahead to ensure they are not having a private party. We held my grandma's 90th birthday party here and they closed down the restaurant to host us, about 35 people. They were very easy to work with and everyone had a fabulous time. read more

Everyone rants about this place but honestly I think it is over rated. It is very expensive compared to other similar restaurants. I have been there twice and I will not be back. First off, I ordered a glass of wine and I was served a very small portion and asked the server why there was such a small amount and she said they only have a "tasting" license. I wish she would have explained that up front because I paid $6.99 for a taste of wine, The salad was good but very small, small portion of bread. It seemed everything was small but the prices. I had the pasta and clams, it was very watery and not much taste. In my opinion, Stino's in Rocky River has traditional Italian food that is far superior to this place. read more

I don't know where to begin. This is hands down my favorite restaurant ever. My husband and I went on a recommendation and could not even believe it. From the outside it looks like a gift shop but I like that because this restaurant is truly a diamond in the rough. Completely authentic Italian food from imported and local sources. The chef makes the experience truly unique and the waitstaff is friendly and knowledgeable. I came here for my Birthday and a wine pairing dinner and am completely obsessed with this place. read more

Its ok but if you are Italian and use to eating your Mamma's cooking you will not be impressed. Now the non Italians that I was with thought the food was good not as good as when I cook but they enjoyed it. Don't complain about the help they are all related. read more

I really love the quality of the food here as well as the authenticity. It's also delicious. It feels like home. I like that it's family run and it's clean. It's in an unassuming plaza/area...don't let that fool you. read more

The best of Italy without the travel time. My husband and I enjoyed dinner there a week ago. The pasta with fresh asparagus in pesto sauce was so flavorful! I loved every bite! My husband had the rosemary pork loin - tender and tasty. My favorite salad dressing is the house made citrus hazelnut. It's not it be missed. For dessert we shared the chocolate-covered spumoni bombe. Ask for the amaretto liqueur for a special topping. Delicious!! Don't wait for a special occasion to visit, but if you do, this is the place. Carmella and her family will love serving you. Support our local merchants. read more