i love m italian so much. the food is always amazing!! the servers and hosts are so kind. i love the decor and the glass blowing shop next door!! read more

M Italian - Lobster & Shrimp Pasta M - Diners Near Me - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Four years later, better than never! Right? But I guess though only in this situation, since they did increase how many stars I feel like they deserve. I came here for my sister's birthday happy hour celebration. One thing I do like about the Chef Art Pour restaurant group is that all of their restaurants do happy hours everyday. Great, I like to drink every day! Overall, much better experience than my first time here. Better service, better attitude. Unfortunately though I don't think they are special as for the quality/technique of food.Parking is really annoying. The place was busy, but I am unsure why. Maybe because there is limited choice of places to go in Chagrin Falls. They are like a pricier Bravo. I also much prefer Rose Italian Grill, which is a place owned by the same restaurant group. I consider Burntwood their low cost location, then Rose, and then M Italian. But really... All the food is pretty much the same. read more

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Great people watching spot with a huge bar. Good food and a great happy hour. The mushroom pizza is a must have.

We always enjoy eating at M Italian. The food is always consistently excellent and the servers are attentive and professional. Sitting outside adds immensely to the overall ambiance. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

My family and I went here for a late lunch on a Monday and had a great time. I think my favorite part about this place is the service. Our waitress was a sweetie and the perfect fit for my family. We also had a 1.5 year old with us and she did so well with him. The food was good, too. I just tried the M pasta and it was simple, yet delicious. It comes with cavatelli and a huge meatball. I wasn't feeling like meat this particular day, but my sister swears by the meatballs here. The fresh bread they serve is especially delicious with this saucy, savory dish. The chop salad I was got was fresh and okay. But I think they messed up our salad orders since it was supposed to have feta, but didn't. The dressing was really good even though I typically only like vinaigrettes. My dad has been on the hunt for a pizza as good as he had in Italy, and he didn't find it here. However, he did say the pizza was very delicious--just not the same as what he was looking for. I didn't try it, but my pic speaks volumes (looks damn good to me). read more

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Always a pleasure! My server Justin was amazing. All of my appetizers were great and my entree was perfect read more

M Italian - Shrimp fra diavolo - Diners Near Me - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Been there many times and enjoyed it. Was just there for lunch and it was mediocre. I ordered the soup and salad. The wedding soup was good with the exception of a large piece of chicken breast in it? Was not sure if this is a thing or it accidentally ended up in the bowl. The chicken in my salad had a very unusual and chewy texture. Did not finish. Plus the salad was drenched in dressing. Not a great meal. I'll probably go back but food was definitely off. read more

First time here. Get a table on the porch during the autumn months. Nice walk from shopping area of downtown. Food is excellent. Even had go get a lobster bisque to go for daughter. Lunch specials and there is a sushi shop attached that I will try next. read more

M Italian - 1/2 spicy Sicilian and cup of lobster bisque. - Diners Near Me - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

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I used to visit this space as the Ski Haus, so entering it as a restaurant is a pleasant and unique experience. We were seated by the glass window in the middle of the room and there, it was. A fellow glass blowing this beautifully bright yellow vase! "M Italian" is is the same building as the glass blowing business, The Glass Asylum. Nice partnership. Happy hour is pretty awesome as you can order 1/2 all pizzas and appetizers that are well portioned and specialty cocktails all for $6. My date and prosciutto pizza was a nice balance of sweet and salty and at 8 slices, I had a half to take home for tomorrow! Service was on top of their game which is appreciated no matter where I am, but I must say the reason for only 3 stars is the unbearable heat. You know the popular trend now is to have the cool, garage door type of walls that can be opened, european style. It is quaint and perfect for perfect weather, BUT it was 90 degrees and tropically humid outside and they had them open so needless to say, IT WAS FREAKING HOT inside. Who can even enjoy the AC when it is going out the door??? Management should use common sense and not have those open in less than comfortable weather. read more

Excellent meal and healthy portions. The bread was delish and the service was absolutely perfect. We had a 7pm reservation and we were a little early but they seated us immediately. Great birthday dinner celebration for my wife. CalamariSalmon SaladLasagnaTiramisu Jennifer... you to made our dinner a delight, we have the time to let you know and share it. read more

I had visited M Italian several years prior for my mother's birthday and made it my mission to make it back for my birthday! My birthday reservation at M Italian was every bit of phenomenal. A special shoutout and huge thank you to Johnny, I hope that is the manager's name who took care of my party of 7 last night. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone was taken care of. The hospitality of him and our servers did not go unnoticed at all. In today's world, I truly appreciate the little things like that. Secondly, the food was so delicious. Everyone truly enjoyed what they ordered. I really enjoyed how we had that area to ourselves and the glasses of champagne for everyone! :) that was the little cherry on top for me! Lastly, I'm overall so happy I ended up having my dinner here after my original reservations were cancelled at another restaurant. The service was prompt, delicious food, and the restaurant itself is very spacious and an overall great ambiance. I will definitely be back! read more

M Italian - Lobster & Shrimp - Diners Near Me - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Service is always fast. Excellent food. Quality! Ambiance is ok; if you sit outside you're kind of right next to the valet so its a bit awkward. read more

The scallops are beyond anything I could have expected! So perfectly seared and so tender and flavored properly. I wish there was more risotto in the dish but I'm grateful for the huge and very well served (and this was delivery) scallops 5)4 bread the agave was warm to the touch as was the pizza I also ordered. A quite identical match to one I had in Rome. I highly recommend this place and hope to visit their establishment in person soon! read more

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I have been here on two seperate occasions and enjoyed the scenery, the cocktails and the food. This place has a cozy feeling being inside and even has a fire pit inside. There is restaurant seating and a large bar. The first visit I had the meatball appetizer and sausage and pepperoni pizza and a sicilian mule. This visit I a pear of cucs coctail that was refreshing and light. For my meal I had the calamari sauteed instead of breaded it was fresh, had a nice kick to it and was flavorful. Also had the procuito pizza with egg on it. This pizza was big enough to share and take some slices home. I enjoyed this also. I would reccomend coming here especially for their awesome happy hour deals. I plan to return to try more things on their menu. Even without happy hour prices, menu prices for dishes of pasta are not bad. Would absolutely recommend! read more

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Excellent Italian meals! Love the lasagna as well as other specialities. Great happy hour. Salad are good, but I've had better salads there in the past... read more

Was very pleased with my meal. Comforting and fulfilled for a good price. I will be visiting again to try more of the menu! read more

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I am dying here on the number of occasions and have never been disappointed, except for the crowds. It's very busy and hard to get a table sometimes. read more

We have been to M for dinner numerous times but this was our first time for brunch. Usually we are pleased with our experience here but today was out of the ordinary. A member of our party has a soy allergy and we were told that the M Meatball, a staple of their menu, has potential soy in it. Oddly enough, the past 3-4 times we have been here the meatball did not have soy in it. Did the recipe change, we pondered? The answer? No!!! Shocking. The carelessness of allergy control is appalling. Food was good, but at what cost! Our allergy free diners enjoyed their food. Feed on, my friends! H read more

M Italian - Soy? Or no? Unclear - Diners Near Me - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

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Great food and nice atmosphere! Friendly staff always smiling. Prompt service! Bring a friend and enjoy a lovely evening.

Great food, efficient personable service. Very convenient for Chagrin Valley Little Theatre shows.

This is our go to place. They have valet parking. Can almost always find a seat at the bar. Great Italian food. Happy hour 3 to 6 is very popular with the locals. Great patio dining too. read more

Went there for my birthday lunch after a visit to the Holden Arboretum and some driving around. The ambience was pleasant, even though it was very warm. Server Dylan was great-- kind, patient, and attentive, and I was especially impressed because it was hot and busy (July 4 afternoon). She and her team were hustling fast and never seemed harried or frustrated. She kept the icewater flowing. Anyway, I got the mushroom pizza, which was excellent. At first, I didn't quite grasp the idea of arugula leaves sitting on top, but it made a great combination with the mushrooms and sauce. My family all enjoyed their meals, and I would definitely go back if I'm in the area again. read more

M Italian - Looks kinda funny with all that arugula on top, but it was tasty! - Diners Near Me - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

Food was amazing, service was great, Happy Hour was perfect! I loved their house pizza, and Crab Ravioli!! I can't wait to order it for take out this weekend!! read more

Mike is great and food is awesome! Very clean! I would recommend this at least once and prices not bad at all.

So we went for dinner and the waiter did a horrible job. The water tasted like they got it our of the river. The dishes were dirty. They brought the wrong food. Then when it was all said and done did not honor their prices. We told the manager and he said he would take off $8. Bill was supposed to be $56 and they brought it at $86. As we were walking out and talked to a couple with a child and they indicated very similar experience. We will not go back!! read more

I always have a great experience when I go to M Italian! It's my go-to place to meet up with friends because the food & drinks are always great! as well as the service..my last time there our server Robyn was amazing! She was very attentive the whole evening we were there! Even when we went to go sit at the bar she came over to make sure we were being taken care of & enjoying our drinks. We will definitely be back soon and request Robyn as our server. read more

My husband and I took some college friends here when they were visiting Cleveland. My husband ordered the spaghetti and meatballs, her husband had a pizza, she had the seafood pasta special, and I had the chicken piccata. All the food was decently portioned, but nothing super special. The pair of Cukes cocktail I had prior to dinner was delicious. The girls shared the tiramisu as dessert and the portion was sizable. Atmosphere is very industrial and loud. For a 5:45 dinner reservation, the place was completely packed. It's quite pricey. M. Italian is a place to see and be seen in Chagrin Falls. They clearly know their demographic. This is definitely a place that is warm weather friendly. They have an outdoor bar and patio as well as valet. In my opinion, it's okay, there are places with better menus. read more

10/10 would recommend! Went here for the first time this summer, and the food was excellent & the service was great. Can't go wrong with a wood-fired Margherita pizza. Loved the ambiance. Ariana was our server for our anniversary dinner and made it so special. She was accommodating, friendly, professional, and found me my new favorite wine! She brings a refreshing feel to a dining experience :) read more

I had such a splendid time here on July 1st to celebrate my birthday. The staff was so incredibly friendly, from the hosts to our server, Jess. Jess was patient with me and my husband as I am celiac and was choosing whether to have zucchini noodles or gluten free ones with my pesto pasta. I opted for gluten free and it was delicious. We also chose to have mussels as an appetizer, and they exceeded my expectations, as I typically don't enjoy shellfish. My espresso martini was also delicious, especially with the vanilla gelato I got for dessert. My husband had the tiramisu, which looked like it was to die for. All in all I will be back, such a perfect way to celebrate my birthday. Thank you M Italian, I am one happy customer . read more

I stopped in for dinner with my family and having never been here before I had no idea what to expect. There were cars and valets galore ! The place was very crowded, at least in the "patio" portion of it. I ordered their meatball for an appetizer ...I can honestly say it was "a 'specy', spicy meatball"! It did not stop there though! I ordered the "M" pasta dish, again spicy. I don't know why the food/ sauce is so spicy. I have never had "spicy" Italian sauce and meat balls like this. The service was slow...( Im not sure if we just had a new server or not). When the main meal came the appetizer plates were still on the table and it was cleared only after I said something. Remember, the tables can only accommodate so many glasses and plates! Over all the place has a nice ambiance but the food (at least what I had) needs improvement as does the service. Perhaps it was an off night for them...perhaps a second chance is needed! read more

Good food, Americanized Italian, hardly authentic. Service can be inconsistent, but ok overall. Bar is high energy and loud, but comfortable and fun. Solid Three Star Restaurant. Maybe should just call the place M and drop the Italian. read more

M is a great little spot with a really unique building. I think at one point it was a garage as they have the big doors that can open in the summer to make the bar an indoor/outdoor area with a heated patio. The food is always of a high standard - freshly made pastas and pizzas cooked in their pizza oven are always a highlight for me. The calamari is also some of the best I've ever eaten. The service is always of a high standard and because of the unique building, the atmosphere is always great. My only advice to out of town/new visitors is to arrive a little early as parking can be tricky and you might have to walk to get there! read more

Delicious!! We recently were treated to an amazing anniversary dinner, courtesy of my cousin, who is a manager with the restaurant. The food was incredible! Some of the dishes we tried & enjoyed were : Crab cakes, Scallops, and the Lobster & Shrimp Linguini! Would definitely recommend M Italian! We look forward to eating here again, the next time we're in town. read more

If the manager looks at these reviews...your Cesar salad is awful. Used to be solid green romaine leaves with nicely shaved Parmesan and black pepper. I actually used to say it was the best I've had. Now it's chopped yellow stalks with barely any cheese. Maybe the Sunday afternoon kitchen is not the same quality as your evenings but this would be a good thing for your to address. I've sent 2 back in consecutive weeks and the staff just shrugs their shoulders. Your lasagna is still the BOMB howeve!!!! read more

Wonderful food But ...... Five Empty tables outside and empty tables inside . Took our name said an hour and a half . Waiting 15 minutes , still empty tables . Manager was nasty . read more

3.5-3 star food , 5 star service. I personally found the food to be a bit bland but the rest of my friends seems to think its pretty good. I think they may be restricted for choices in the area but hey what do I know. Anyway, moving on, the staff the always attentive and responsive. The atmosphere inside is nice, and the place is almost always busy. Their pizzas are nice and having a wood fired pizza is always infinitely better than otherwise. The bar staff is good and can make the standard cocktails without butchering it and thats always a plus. They have happy hour 7 days a week with half priced appetizers which is a great deal. Overall its not bad, its in a cute area to walk around once you have carb loaded on pasta and what not. I would definitely go back. read more

M Italian - Diners Near Me - Chagrin Falls, Ohio

I RARELy ever provide a bad review. I'm not in the habit of nitpicking and fault finding however it was my first and will be my last dining experience here. Let's start with the positive. It looked like the happening place in Chagrin Falls. Central location, beautifully crafted space, huge patio. Those were main reasons for wanting to try it. However, when you get into the details, it is very disappointing. First, during Covid, we were seated right by the hostess stand with at least 3-4 staff members gathering at the stand. I was annoyed because I thought for sure they would know better but we were hungry so I didn't want ask to be moved because then we would have had to wait again for another table. I agree with the other review that I saw, I believe part of the problem is training the hostess staff on being welcoming, proper seating and not being dismissive and short. In retrospect I can't believe I took a chance with my health for this restaurant. Secondly, the devil is in the details as they say. The bread was served with no knife, the ravioli had an unusual acidic/balsamic type sauce. The zucchini fritte were very greasy. I got fooled by the beautiful exterior. If customers are going to take a chance on eating out, especially during Covid, when it is a rare occasion for them, please make it worth their while and their time and effort!! read more

Was ready to try M again. Service and our pasta dinners were wonderful, tho the place was bustling, loud, and the bar seats were full. This Saturday evening was Chagrin Falls High School formal dance. Lots of students arrived in their finery. M was ready for them. Was impressive. I wondered if M had a prepared menu for them with lower (student) prices like some venues do. We were seated in the main dining room. We felt a little rushed, but with excitement in the air and being with good friends, all was good. Afterward, we checked out the Glass Asylum next door and watched the glass blowers. read more

Stopped in after shopping a bit in Chagrin Falls. I wound up ordering a Margherita pizza with cauliflower bites as an appetizer. I really liked the pizza. It's hard to make a decent Margherita but this place did. The cauliflower bites with a spicy, almost Asian sauce also very good . Had a wonderful meal, and washed the whole thing down with fantastic Manhattan. Staff were very pleasant as well. Will definitely go back. read more

My wife and I decided to try this place after we had an amazing glass blowing experience next door. We were seated right away and our server came over right away with water but didn't ask if we wanted anything else to drink. He came back a few minutes later and we ordered. Then that really was the last we saw of him. Our food came, brought out by what we assumed to be a manager and it was good. Not once did our original waiter check in on us or ask if everything came out ok. We finished eating and no one came to our table for a solid 15 minutes. As we sat there we watched a woman who appeared to be another manager use her bare hands to pick up cheese and put it on someone's food. I don't really think we will be returning. The food was good but the service left something to be desired. read more