Been here a handful of times & love it more every time I go. Always have one of the specials & can never choose just one appetizer because they are all so good . Very cozy atmosphere , especially the bar.Price is extremely fair considering the quality of the ingredients in the food & real chefs cooking it . Hands down the best Italian restaurant I've ever been to . Staff is awesome & the drinks are always good too . If you haven't eaten here then you are missing out . read more

The bread our group was served before dinner sadly was the best part of the experience. Appetizers were a joke. Amongst other things they consisted of mortadella and canned bell peppers with an extra and very unnecessary olive oil drizzle. Hardly anybody finished their entrees - ravioli with not even molten cheese in them, bland and unrecognizably tasting fish, bland chicken. Only the people who ordered beef were happy with their dish. The wine selection is small and our waiter was not good at giving recommendations. Just because you host a CE course and it is pre paid and because the guests most likely won't be sending their dishes back because they're not picking up the bill - don't serve food that resembles air plane food. With an excessive olive oil drizzle. read more

We had an excellent meal. Nice antipasti and caprese to start. The Bolognese was wonderful and unique. The pasta with scallops, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes (which I would never have thought to put together) was superb, and they prepared it with gluten-free pasta for me. My daughter said the ribeye special was the best steak she ever had. read more

I do not know why this restaurant has mixed reviews. To me, it is the closest to what was served to us in Italy. The food was flavorful, organic, fresh and with a notably toned down acidic note. You'll know it's the real deal when they serve calamari 'naked'. I love "Italian" as well as "Italian-American", but both are different. Michaelangelo's represents the former more than the latter. read more

3.5 stars. Italian in little Italy with a reserved, elegant ambiance, and a decent wine menu. The decor is modern with red hues and dark tones. Had a number of appetizers and two pastas with a friend, and we were reasonably happy with the meal. Portions were large and service reasonably prompt and knowledgable. read more

I got the truffle pasta and it was AMAZING. Highly recommend this restaurant, great service and really good environment

I am shocked this place is not ranked higher!! We just went here last night for a celebration and it was out of this world. The decor is cozy and beautiful. The bar has a roaring fire and a feeling of warmth and welcome! The wine list is perfect with plenty of choices from very high end to "normal" restaurant wines. The menu is extensive with a variety of choices. I had the duck which was outstanding. It was cooked perfectly with a big portion! My friends got gnocchi, cavatelli , and veal. Every one raved about their food!! Everything was outstanding. Moving on to service.. It was the perfect amount of attention! No one was over bearing or absent! It was like our server knew our needs before we needed it! I applaud this gorgeous restaurant for a perfect evening!!! read more

Our party of 9 on a prime night was seated on time. Everything was perfect with exceptions below. I appreciate that the place is easily wheelchair accessible (my last two experiences at other Little Italy restaurants lied out right about this). Food was awesome... the braised veal shanks shines in my memory 4 days later. This is my fourth time there and it is consistently good, with trying a different dish each time. I just wish they would go beyond average on the deserts... this held me back on the 5th star. As well as the server. She was knowledge but very curt and had a habit of finishing your sentences and also talking over you when asking a question. She was very blunt when interrupting us to take orders. A little less force and a smile or two, would go a long way. We all shot glances at each other because we were dumbfounded by her attitude, considering what our bill was going to be with drinks, apps, entrees, bottles of wine and desert for 9. Hope it was just an off night for her. read more

Excellent restaurant. Our waiter Sam was patient and personable; excellent food. Busy, energetic ambiance.

I had a bad experience in this place , i asked to be seated in the bar room but been told it was reserved while it was almost empty , few people were there for the rest of my dinning time. They had me sit with my girlfriend at the entrance of the other room near the plates and forks closet, i was annoyed all the time, the waiter was coming every minute to take plates or forks, making lot of noises. The only good thing was the food and the wine but we had to pay a lot for it. read more

Delicious! Everything was great from start to finish! I had a truffle pasta and my husband had lamb. Both so flavorful and prepared to perfection. Great ambiance and good service. read more

My friend and I had just arrived in Cleveland and were getting oriented and we decided to learn the RTA and took the train to Euclid/120th Street. It was also our first meal in Cleveland. We walked thru Little Italy which was very nice but we initially could not find the restaurant [we had not walked down far enough] We felt if nothing else we had to find it so after asking directions, we did find it and they opened for dinner. We were seated immediately by Gabby and got drinks and our orders taken. I got the black linguine with seafood which was delicious. My friend's meal was also very good. They came around with bread constantly [a big plus] and were very attentive. It was a wonderful meal and would recommend and return. read more

I'm very surprised people do not love Michaelangelo's. The food here is simply excellent. The portions are huge, and amply delicious too. I ordered a half portion of the pasta which was more than enough-and with me saying that you know I can eat! I loved the spinach salad and their chocolates for dessert were excellent. I recommend that anyone who did not love it come back and give it another try. I find this place so quaint its simply lovable. read more

Michaelangelo's is a great pre-Orchestra spot. Half orders are fairly priced and sized. An escargot appetizer that I shared with another person and 3/4 of the half plate of Lobster Ravioli was enough to fill me up (along with who knows how many slices of the complementary bread..) Other members of the group ordered calamari, the Bolognese, and the Veal Ravioli. All were pleased with their meal although one of the guys realized he definitely would have been filled up on the half order. Fairly priced with good food in Little Italy in an intimate setting. read more

Good eats+ good service + better company = perfection This review is long overdue, as the Mister and I treated ourselves to a nice dinner for Valentine's Day this past year. Better late than never, right? We decided to try a spot that has been on my list for AGES. Michaelangelo's, a fine establishment just across the street from us, has received rave reviews since it opened its doors in 2006. In fact, last year the restaurant was Zagat Rated! Review highlights: This romantic retreat offers authentic Northern Italian Cuisine from chef/co-owner Michael Annandoro, along with an extensive selection of wines and a stylish bar area. With a large fireplace for winter and a patio for warmer weather, its an ideal choice for a special night out. We started with the house multi-grain bread and flavored olive oil. We ordered our "go-to" Italian appetizer, which is normally any dish that includes mozzarella and prosciutto. As soon as we spotted the "Bufala," we knew we had to have it. Described on the menu as buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto di parma and roasted red peppers, this dish was the perfect way to kick off our dinner. The mozzarella was rich, creamy and a great match for the salty prosciutto. Knowing that I'd be ordering an indulgent treat, I thought it would be best to order something light. But light and healthy doesn't mean flavorless - NO SIREE. This simple arugula salad was packed with incredible flavors! I loved the rich quality of the olive oil and the lemon was such a refreshing touch. The salad contained minced garlic and onion, as well as salty, savory Parmesan cheese. The Mister stole a few bites and proclaimed it to be one of the best salads he's ever tasted (Joey's Ceasar Salad in Chagrin Falls in also on the list). For my "dinner" I ordered the Minestrone soup. Without a doubt, this was one of the heartiest Minestrones I've ever had. This thing was chock-full of root vegetables and beans -- so filling! It had quite a kick, too (luckily my whimpy taste buds could handle it, though!). The Mister was kind enough to let me pick from all the decadent dessert offerings. In addition to the standard menu, the server explained some of the Valentine's Day features. I heard the words "chocolate bomb" and was sold. The chocolate coating contained rich and creamy chocolate mousse - like a little present from the chocolate Gods! While some chocolate dishes can be too rich and quickly weigh you down, this was the perfect balance. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. The Mister and I decided that we'll be heading back to Michaelangelo's very soon. But this time we BOTH plan on ordering soup and salad - that way we'll have room for an extra dessert! This was such a great evening! The ambiance of the restaurant was very romantic and I loved every minute of chatting with the Mister and enjoying his company. Let's face it, Valentine's Day dinners have a pretty bad rep. From noisy and over-crowded restaurants, to poor service and cold food, I've heard all the horror stories. But if anything, Michaelangelo's went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was special. Our waiter was so helpful and attentive and we never felt rushed. Make sure you give Michaelangelo's a try for your next special occasion -- they'll make sure you leave with some great memories read more

Our dinner club went to Michaelangelo's with very high hopes. We made reservations at least 2 weeks out for 15 (only 10 were able to make it) and we were given a private dining room for a 7:15 reservation. The ambiance was wonderful and we had a great interaction with the bartender while waiting for the rest of the party to arrive. Once seated, it took 20 minutes before we were able to place the order. Between the 10 of us we had a range of hot and cold appetizers, salads and entrées. The salads came out promptly, but noticed the appetizers, which we said to bring all at once, were delayed. Apparently, the kitchen has a standing rule of 30 min between each course. By 9, we did not have entrées and some of the party began requesting bills and to-go boxes. My entrée arrived and it looked great - risotto and pork shank. The meat was very tender and falling off the bone, however had no flavor. The risotto was watery and bland. My husband's Osso Buco looked very unattractive and was very disappointing for a $40 dish. One of the members of our group went to discuss the timing with the manager and he proceeded to tell her to expect a 2 hour dinner (we were closer to 3 at this point) and basically that we were wrong for having different expectations. The server treated us very rudely from that point on. When the reservation was made, it was clarified with the manager that we would have split checks and all pay with cash. The server seemed to know nothing about this and when trying to split the bill told me she would come back when we "got it figured out" and stormed out of the dining room. By the time we paid the bill it was 10:30. Long story short - we planned ahead, they did not. We had a 3.5 hour sub-par dinner that did not include dessert or coffee, one of the greatest parts of an Italian restaurant. There are so many great places in Little Italy that I wish we had visited instead. read more

I would highly suggest Michaelangelo's to anyone travelling or living in the Cleveland area. My friends and I were in town for work, and it was a great choice. It is a little on the upscale side, and the service was great. We had a variety of food, and each option was wonderful. We started off with the mussels and escargot. The mussels serving was huge! It was definitely large enough to share. For the main course, we had the lobster ravioli, chicken entrée, and the mushroom pasta - all of which I would highly recommend. Then we finished off with the tiramisu and the mousse.. AMAZING! read more

We had really high hopes for this place but were pretty disappointed. Although the eggplant app. was great, everything else was pretty bland and boring. We had a couple pasta entrees - seafood and gnocci, but nothing that will blow your taste buds. The service was mostly good when we could get any, but our waiter was horribly slow. My husband was about to get up to ask for the check when he finally came over. The overall ambiance is just 'ok,' it felt very generic. Other people say it's 'cozy' and romantic, but the tables are so close together that the people next to you hear your whole conversation, especially because it gets so loud you have to shout. The prices are pretty high as well for what you get. We would probably never go back. read more

Great atmosphere, great food. Actually thought their red sauce was delicious, which being Italian I am tough on. Cavatelli dish was great. Service was prompt and friendly....no complaints. Will definitely go back when in LI. read more

I took my boyfriend here to meet my father while he was visiting in on a trip. This restaurant has a great view. It's a bit upscale, so dress for the occasion. I could go on and on and on about the sacchete. Not runny, not bland, not overfilling. The pasta is amazing. Everyone loved the food, and we made room for desert. It was the perfect restaurant for the occasion and I cannot wait to go back. read more

Dined here tonight, may 2nd, with my mom, and my mother in law, And unfortunately I cannot remember our servers name, but my check said server ID 8, Everything was absolutely amazing. Our server had the whole dining room to herself so she was very busy!! yet she still made us feel special. We were celebrating a very special occasion... our drinks, salad, and entrees were so delicious. I ordered the cheese ravioli with sage and spaghetti squash sauce with a salmon filet on the side. It was hands down one of the best dishes I've had in along time. The lemoncello was a perfect after dinner drink, and the tiramisu was to die for!!! Can't wait to come back! AMAZING! read more

Michaelangelo's - Cheese ravioli with the porcini crusted salmon!! AMAZING - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

I came here on a Saturday evening with a party of about 10. We were kind of crammed into our table, which was a little disappointing, especially because the restaurant was not full until we were leaving. Service and wine were excellent. My salad with strawberries was delicious. However, my main course of chicken saltimbocca was not good. The creamy sauce was bland, giving me a cafeteria food impression. The potatoes in the dish were undercooked, and the chicken was dry. Espresso was good. I may come back here and try something else, but based on the fact that no one at the table said "Oh my, this is so good," I won't be rushing back. read more

One of the best steaks I've had in cleveland. The risotto was mind-bendingly good. Will go back as soon as we have something to celebrate. read more

Wow! Excellent wine list. Excellent pasta. Had the Pappardelle with Barolo Ragu. Would definitely come back here. In fact we are coming back in two nights. read more

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If you want authentic italian food, the best service and a wine list that would make anyone smile Michaelangelo's is the place for you. I would list my favorites but I would have to type out the entire menu. If you're still a little COVID timid about dinning in, this is the place for you. Their high COVID standards had me feeling 100% safe. Hands down the best restaurant in Little Italy! Go and enjoy! read more

We stopped in for lunch on a recent friday and were not overly pleased; a mixed review on both food and service. Food: Soup and a side caesar salad were really excellent. The crusty bread was great. Wine pairings were good. The second, pasta course, came and one dish, a bolognese, despite having over-cooked pasta, was exactly traditional and as it should be in every way. The pasta carbonara, however, was not so good - the eggs had nearly completely scrambled and were separate from the cheese - versus having formed the basis of the traditional, silky, smooth sauce. Service: Our server was really polite, knowledgeable about the menu and wine list and professional and apologetic when the food problems came up. However, my dining companion and I joked that our number one recommendation to the management here would be to hire a "second server" as she was almost completely absent from our table - we assumed busy elsewhere! The front door hostess at one point was serving bread and olive oil. When an expensive italian restaurant serves me overcooked pasta and a carbonara that is a simple failure - making me wait, pushing my patience while so doing I know something's wrong. read more

We held our son's rehearsal dinner at Michaelangelos and couldn't have been more pleased! Jon was very accommodating and easy to work with. The space was beautifully arranged and having the cocktails on the deck was perfect. The food was delicious and the staff was friendly and very efficient. I would highly recommend Michaelangelos for a private event, as well as just for a nice evening out for dinner and drinks. read more

Beautiful setting and great service. I was so excited to try this place after seeing some fantastic reviews and seeing the amazing menu. The only good thing we tasted was the bread! The minestrone was awful and tasted like it was over seasoned by some kind of flowery herb. The taste of the vegetables was overtaken by this herb. I made better minestrone at home. The arugula salad was very disappointing, the three little halves of grape tomatoes were rotten, the arugula tasted like it had not been washed, the shaved parm was great. The veal ossobuco was by far the worst I have ever tasted! It tasted as if it was hurried through the cooking process. The one mediocre dish was the tortellini. We were so disappointed. I have always eaten at Mia Bella, which I absolutely love. I just wanted to try something different. I tend to agree with the other reviewer that I have had better at Olive Garden- ick. The parking and service was great though. read more

Good food. Great atmosphere nice and quiet which allows for conversation among 2 couples. Service was very good and very congenial and not pushy. Gave it 4 stars because I ordered a jack manhattan on the rocks and it was the weakest I ever had. Tasted like flavored water. Waitress was very apologetic and took it back to the bartender. Came back and it was still terrible. Switched to wine. read more

Undoubtedly the best Italian food I have ever had. If you too find its your birthday and all you want is some perfectly made pasta, cosy ambiance, and waitstaff who can make sure you pick the right wine, go to Michaelangelo's. We were a group of six and shared most of what we ordered. Between us we tried four different pastas and all were hits-the truffle sachetti, porcini tortellini, lobster ravioli, and the special which was pasta with braised short rib and ricotta cheese. The sachetti was to die for, but quite rich-so be ready for that. The porcini tortellini was very flavorful and not too heavy, making it my favorite(think bacon-mushroom-black pepper). One person ordered a filet mignon and said it was one of the best he has ever had. I could go on-but those are the highlights. Our waiter was knowledgable and attentive. We had a long, leisurely meal and he took care of us well. I cannot recommend this place enough! Best we have had inside and outside of Little Italy. read more

Always the best food and service in Little Italy! Every time we go to Cleveland from Chicagoland area, Michaelangelo's is a must stop for dinner and it never disappoints. Our Server Kevin was beyond exceptional. read more

We went for our first time this weekend. We are frequent visitors at Little Italy and have eaten at most of the restaurants there so wanted to try something new. The ambience was pretty basic and missing any "old world" feeling. We sat in the bar area and our server Cassy was very nice. Unfortunately it took a very long time to get our entrees due in part to a large party that came in. The food was good but nothing to spout off about. It did not displace any of our favorites in the area I'm afraid so this was a "one and done" for us. read more

We have been going to Michaelangelo's for years as a special tradition before the Christmas Concert at Severance. Last weekend we brought extra friends because it was go good. We were beyond embarrassed. Food was cold. We had one server for a table of 10. Didn't receive our menus for 30 minutes. The manager was also the bartender and our waiter was stuffing blue cheese in olives for our drinks. I made the reservations 3 months prior and allowed 2 hours for dinner and we were still late to the orchestra and had to walk in after everything started. Completely Understaffed and beyond disappointed. read more

Went here on Friday night with 7:30 reservations and it was not full but we still had to park on the street and walk. I've eaten everywhere from California, to Vegas, to Miami. And the food here is EXCELLENT. It's a smaller restaurant, but not stuffed. Excellent wine list. They also had Booker's whiskey which is a rare surprise. We had the Calamari app, and the Steamed clams appetizer. Both were good, above average, but not the best ever. My house salad was a Mesclun mix in a shaved cucumber ring with a great balsamic. First time ever and it was great. We had the lobster ravioli which was great. The spicy cavetelli which was excellent. and the pasta with giant prawns, tomatoes, in garlic Aoli was the dish of the night. Perfectly balanced. Creme Brulee was double the size of average desert. After dinner we sat at the nice wooden bar with stone fireplace and watched the Cavs game. Drinks and dinner was VERY expensive. Too expensive, thus the minus 1 star. Service was excellent. At those prices, you have to be paying for a location or a view, or something. But this didn't have those. But overall, it's my front runner for meal of the year so far. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Little Italy. The lobster ravioli is absolutely delicious! My husband always orders the filet; it's so Tender, a knife isn't needed. With an appetizer, salad, entree, dessert and a bottle of wine, our check came to $235. I wish wine was available by-the-glass in the dining room. read more

Excellent Italian food. Service is great. Their servers have been there a long time and are very knowledgeable. The bar has a beautiful fireplace where it is fun to sit and have a drink in front of the fire in comfortable chairs. The pastas are great and there are always 4 or 5 daily specials. Also, their private room in great for parties. read more

Outstanding, authentic Italian food. Atmosphere was nice, low lighting but not too dim. Waiter was very knowledgeable with the menu and wines. I have a wheat intolerance and the chef was able to make adjustments to my meal and it was still lovely. A good app to try was the calamari, it was mouth watering. The only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars was that the waiter left us waiting at several points during the meal for him to return to refill drinks and bring us the bill. Would recommend for a fancy date, company dinner, special occasions. read more

Michaelangelo's - This was the lamb that my husband ordered. Literally melted off the bone. Would also recommend the calamari. - Italian Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The atmosphere is nice but a bit noisy. The dining room is small and intimate with low lighting and cloth covered tables. However this smallness does make it a bit loud when music is playing and other tables are talking. The service is a bit uneven...in such a small setting with very little turnover you would expect better service. Our waitress was forgetful and a bit scattered, which meant our meals took awhile and items were not delivered and had to be reordered. The food...is good. But if you have special dietary needs ask questions! There are no items listed that are vegetarian or vegan, everything contains meat or fish. Be sure to ask your server about adjustments. read more

I'm shocked to see Michaelangelo's has only 3.5 stars on Yelp. I am a regular here, with my parents and brother. We have a lot of experience with fine dining from around the country and Michaelangelo's impresses us every time. Exquisite Italian food and we love the staff here, too. No idea where these bad reviews are coming from. Thanks, everyone at Michaelangelo's! We appreciate you! - The Z's read more

Having been to many of Cleveland's Italian restaurants, my fiance and I generally enjoyed our time at Michaelangelo's, but likely won't be back. It's one of the pricier (if not priciest) establishments around Little Italy, and while the dark decor in the bar area and happy hour features were impressive, the rest of the restaurant lacked the character and authenticity you get at other Little Italy restaurants. Authenticity also seemed to lack in the food - my fiance ordered the Ossobuco, which was *drowning* in marinara sauce. The risotto tasted as though it had been rushed - not creamy as it should have been. The halibut I had completely lacked flavor, and I had to salt every bit of the meal I was presented with. Our recommendation is to try this place for happy hour, but avoid for the main course. read more