Excellent food reasonably priced ! Looking forward to our next visit !…read moreService was good as usual . Always enjoy being in little Italy

After surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, having only a clear diet for 25 hours....I couldn't wait to…read moreeat!!! Several people mentioned Little Italy and several mentioned Mia Bella. What a neat little neighborhood Little Italy is! Managed a street spot right in front. The staff were so friendly and very attentive. Our waiter was fabulous. Our food was delicious. We started off with house bread and charred octopus. My ragu was delicious and my husband loved his especiale salad pasta dish. The portions are very generous; we left with boxes! The vibe is very relaxed inside . People were dressed up, people were dressed down; it is very comfortable. I apologized to the hostess for wearing a hoodie and leggings - I had just had surgery and my hotel was further out. She smiled and ushered us in. If you are in Cleveland and want to experience Little Italy , I have been told that all of the restaurants are lovely- Mia Bella has our vote!

Casa came through for me in the best way on my birthday. It ended up being a last-minute decision…read moreafter I slept through my original reservations, but they were open late and incredibly accommodating. I asked for a window seat since I was dining solo, and they made it happen with no hesitation. The service was impeccable, as always. I decided to try something new and ordered the ribeye (my first time having one), and it absolutely did not disappoint. The real surprise was the tiramisu that came out with a candle. Such a thoughtful touch, and honestly meant a lot given the transition phase I'm in right now. The staff really made the night feel special. I've also been here for happy hour, and it's just as solid. Definitely a go-to spot for me, especially now that I live so close.

Always fun coming here to celebrate any occasion....i love the complimentary picture you get here…read more Small unique gesture that goes a long way! The free bread came out piping hot and fresh and is delicious! The osso bucco and their truffle classic sacchiette is delicious. I do with their other pasta dishes had more flavor and seasoning but still a great meal!

Love everything about Bruno's, Food is authentic, service is great and the atmosphere is cozy.read more

Oh yes, we do talk about Bruno's. Don't let the exterior fool you-this is hands‑down some of the…read morebest Italian food I've ever had, and I'm not even a big Italian food eater. We were greeted warmly and seated right away despite not having a reservation. The complimentary bread and butter was a nice touch. For our appetizer, we ordered the calamari. It came out hot and fresh, though the flavor was a bit underwhelming. The marinara sauce, however, was absolutely magnificent. We both chose the eggplant parmigiana, and when I say this was the best dish I've had in a very long time, I mean it. You could taste the love in every bite. Perfectly cooked, generously stuffed, and served in a portion so large we had leftovers for later that night and the next day. Honestly, I'd make a special trip back to Cleveland just for this dish. We did wait a bit for our entrées, but it was worth every minute. The homemade pasta was exceptional. If you're ever in the area, treat yourself to Bruno's. You won't be disappointed.

Molto Bene is a gem in Lakewoods 1st ward, it is classy yet lowkey, welcoming, and has great…read moreoutdoor seating. I took my mother there and we each couldn't stop raving about the bites they provided. Disclaimer: They don't have much seating in general so reserving a table ahead of time, especially for special events/holidays, is a must! Totally worth it :)

Always a meal worth waiting for. Molte Bene offers an authentic Italian meal that is full of…read moreflavor, crafted with simple quality ingredients with exceptional service to boot. The interior and s small, so if you like quaint dining experiences make sure you book a reservation in advance. After a handful of visits, I love the mussels marinara, the flavor is outstanding, full of garlic and a spicy undertone make you want to drink the sauce. The lasagna is always a good choice and the clam linguine is runner up if the specials don't suit my taste. Made sure you always leave room for dessert, the lemon ice box cake is my favorite, but the array of seasonal sorbets are worth trying or sharing with the table. And...if you love d the meal send a round of shots back for the kitchen!

Palazzo is an Italian restaurant in the Edgewater neighborhood. My friends invited me to the…read morespecial dinner here - Black Italian Truffle Dinner at Palazzo. I'm not truffle connoisseur, but decided to try something new. Based on our conversation with the chef who approached our table after dinner, he was dreaming of hosting this dinner forever. There was always something that came in the way until this decadent evening. I'll share my experience from the special dinner. AMBIENCE: Palazzo is like a gallery meets fine Italian restaurant. There are plenty sculptures including Michelangelo's David replica. Paintings of ballerinas reminding me of Degas. Walls of wine bottles, predominance of stone accents, and a small vase fountain transport you to Italy. Touches like backlights and wine bottle walls make the atmosphere romantic. The restaurant has multiple dining room spaces. There is also a wooden bar. There is also a covered patio. During our visit the restaurant was extremely crammed. The dinner was sold out. Tables were so close together that it was challenging to navigate between them. Guests had to move their tables to let someone pass through - other patrons or staff. I did not feel comfortable with these seating arrangements. The restaurant was very extremely loud. I couldn't sit comfortably without bumping my chair into other guests. I'm not sure how the dining layout looks like during regular days. Hopefully there is more room at the restaurant. The bathroom is in the basement, so not ADA accessible. The ceiling in the bathroom was awkwardly low. FOOD: Our dinner was 6 course experience for $125 (no tax, no gratuity, and no drinks included). First course (Antipasto) was Pera Sacchetti - Pasta Pillows, Pear, Formaggio,Truffle Cream Sauce, Fig Balsamic. Second course (Insalata) was Arugula - Black Truffle Oil & Shaved Parmesan. Third course (La Pasta) was Cheese Tortelloni & Sea Scallops - Shaved Fresh Truffle, Butter, Garlic. Fourth course was (Pesce Pan Seared Halibut) Black Truffle Cream Sauce & Roasted Rainbow Carrots. Fifth course (Mare e Monti) was Grilled Filet Mignon Medallion & Petite Butter Poached Lobster Tail Truffle Butter & Cauliflower Purée. Sixth course (Dolce) was Truffle Cream Filled Cannoli. Every course featured generous amount truffles and was very well crafted. I loved Mare e Monti, filet mignon and lobster were well prepared. While the courses were pretty petite, the dinner was filling. Considering the dinner menu, it was good value. Beyond the dinner, my friends really enjoyed wines. I ordered Prickly Pear mocktail ($10). It was okay, but not really flavorful. It was too ginger beer forward. It was pleasant to seem multiple mocktail options. SERVICE: It was wonderful that the chef personally greeted every table. I enjoyed learning about his story. It was a nice touch for him to speak with the guests. The rest of the service was average. The hostess was not very pleasant which set a bad first impression. Our waiter was fantastic but awkward. He kept taking away wine glasses and bringing back the same glasses. There was a lot of confusion with drink orders, and the wrong bill included the wine. Perhaps this was due to handling a large crowd. EVENTS: The restaurant is planning other upcoming events. For instance, Lenten dinner ($55) on Wednesday and Friday (February 18-April 2). PARKING: The restaurant has a very small parking lot with an incline. Arrive very early if you want to secure a spot. There is really no street parking nearby. You can park at the RTA bus station across the street. Parking experience is inconvenient. I'm conflicted on how to rate this restaurant. I enjoyed dinner, presentation, mood, and personal chef approach. I didn't like the table arrangements, service, and parking. If the service was warmer and less rushed, I would be all about this restaurant.

Tried this place after hearing good reviews. Nice ambience, not too crowded and the service was…read morefantastic. The drinks were really good, almond old fashioned and chocolate martini and the food was awesome. I had the lobster, crab cake and lobster bisque. Highly recommend. Give this place a try, glad I did.

Service outstanding Atmosphere perfect…read moreLobster ravioli fresh great sauce Italian wedding soup yummy and great beet salad Prices shockingly good Made me love Cleveland

I went early, about 5:45pm, before a Springsteen concert, so casually dressed, but at that hour, it…read moreall was okay. The food was amazingly good. Service was excellent - everything you would want from a server. We had the Cavatelli pasta dish with mushroom that were delicious. I loved the Tagliatelle eggplant dish, but I wish I'd asked for some parmesan cheese on it. The big surprise for me was the Waygu Beef Carpaccio appetizer. I'm not ordinarily a big fan of red meat, and I didn't think the presentation was that thrilling, but the taste of that dish was over-the-top wonderful.

My daughter and I had a great time at Trattoria on the Hill. Friendly staff and a comfortable…read moreatmosphere. I had the spaghetti and meatballs, which was excellent all around--the pasta, the sauce, and the meatballs. Maybe the best meatballs I've had out. My daughter had the gnocchi, which was very good too.

My first time in Ohio and we stumbled upon this place on the corner of the street. It was pretty…read moreentry when we entered but there's plenty of seating. What's really nice was the backyard patio they had for extra seating so definitely come by on a nice day. For how big the place is, service was very attentive. The food was amazing, ever since coming here I keep thinking about their ravioli. It's filling yet pretty light for pasta. Parking might be an issue but after speaking with the staff there should be a lot near the restaurant or plenty of street parking

I met an old friend here the other night. Great atmosphere, impeccable service and de-licious…read morefood! I had the grilled Lamb Chops.

Best sautéed calamari I've had in the USA. Buttery soft squid rings. Light tomato sauce. Not…read moreoverwhelming garlic like Maxi's. The chicken livers with onions special was fine. Very iron-y and the liver taste was not my favorite. The burnt sort of surrounding onion mix only emphasized the iron flavor of the liver which turned it from enjoyable to a bit much. Only kinda downside was my server didn't listen to me emphasize multiple times to fire my orders all at once. He coursed them out and I could not have been more clear to send them at once when he asked ready for next course etc. Very frustrating to wait between courses when I was in a time crunch. Might have been a language barrier but I really said this like 3 times at least and he didn't listen.

First time at this place. So convenient to Playhouse Square…read more Very nice ambiance. Waiter was very good. Had seafood risotto. Very good and plentiful. Friends had lasagna and chicken parmesan. Everyone was happy with their meal. Would recommend for a nice dinner before a show.

A bitter sweet experience. Came in on a Saturday night at 5:45 before our 7:30 show across the…read morestreet. Started off bad. Took 20 minutes to get a waiter to our table. 3 other tables that came in after us went before we did. Ordered the Italian Stallion, their take on an Old Fashioned. It was good, but way too much ice and not enough drink. Ordered to spinach artichoke dip to start. This stuff was worth the price of admission. They put a mozzarella on top and bake the dish, served alongside crostini. Absolutely delicious, I need to recreate this at home. Had chicken piccata and chicken Parmesan for dinner. Neither was very warm. The parm was light on sauce and I didn't get the crushed red pepper I asked for. Requested a side of marinara as the dish was light and I hoped it would add some heat. The side was well sized, but also Luke warm and didn't have a lot of flavor to it. The chicken was good, but the whole dish was skimpy on the cheese. No grated Parmesan was offered either. Seemed to take a while to pay as well, but I wasn't in a hurry. Place has potential, but needs help with the wait staff and the kitchen.

The ambiance at Angelo Nido is absolutely stunning, featuring gorgeous statues throughout the…read moreestablishment. It fills up fast, so reservations are highly recommended. The Food: Fried Calamari: Fried to perfection, incredibly tender, and highly recommended. Chicken Piccata: Packed with perfect lemon flavor. I paired it with a side of cavatelli in olive oil and garlic--cooked perfectly al dente and a great match. Sautéed Jumbo Shrimp: Tossed in linguine, which my companion thoroughly enjoyed. If you want a memorable Italian dining experience, this is the place to come!

Great restaurant in the heart of little Italy. Great atmosphere, I do expect Italian music, but the…read moresame Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin songs gets old. Yeah, come at me for that one. Great Chicken Marsala special (salad, soup, CM, Pasta, and a cannoli-$27) and Spaghetti with meat sauce/meatballs/Sausage. Salads were top notch. Delicious. Chianti and Montepulciano. Excellent night. Go and enjoy.