I cannot say enough good things about Scorpacciata. I first visited on Valentine's day, and had such a wonderful dinner I knew I had to bring my parents. My parents drove 2 hours this weekend to visit, and talked about how amazing the meal & our server, Jeremiah was the entire way home. The staff is very attentive, and knowledgable, and truly made us feel comfortable. Our server shared information about how ingredients were locally sourced, and answered all of our questions. When we dined, we ordered from the new spring menu. We got the charred broccoli, which was so unique and refreshing. It had a sweet note to it, which was wonderful. The house meatballs were full of herbs, and were paired with a flavorful red sauce. We also got the mussels, which were awesome! I also enjoyed their cherry bee cocktail, which is gin based, and it was tart, just the way I like them! My favorite dish there is the gnocchi, it is rich and the balsamic notes with the pears are just amazing. I got it on Valentine's day and thought about it ever since! The dessert, tiramisu was a nice way to finish the meal off. As someone who recently moved to the Cleveland area, I know there are a lot of good spots to try, but Scorpacciata truly is the place to be! The environment is so inviting, and the vibe makes me want to share this gem with everyone I know. Thank you, Scorpacciata, for an amazing meal every time. read more

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If you enjoy pizza and pasta, this is an absolute gem. All the pizza is delicious. We came with a group so we tried a couple of pies and we enjoyed the prosciutto, pepperoni and pickled pepper and sausage pizzas. The real star is actually the kale pizza. Even if you are not exactly inspired by veggie options, this is a must try. The combination of the ricotta, the red onions, kale and hot honey plus the sauce is a delightful combination of savory, salt, sweet and spicy. Do not miss this. I have been here more than once so you may not have the opportunity to order the same special, however if they offer the smoked salmon pasta be sure to get it. The sauce was light and creamy with that perfect hint of lemon. My husband ordered the squid ink spaghetti which is a staple for a reason. I just remember trying his dish and thinking I will be ordering that the next time I visit. read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Squid Ink Spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Scorpacciata Pasta Co Is a true hidden gem we recently discovered in Larchmere. After building a loyal following at the Van Aken Market District, this cozy spot opened its own doors last year--and it's been serving up fresh, inventive Italian fare ever since. The name Scorpacciata translates to "a big feast," evoking images of generous platters shared among friends and family. True to its name, the restaurant focuses on abundance--with a commitment to scratch-made dishes that are never frozen and always seasonal. Their guiding mantra, "Abundantly locally sourced and in season," is reflected in every plate, with ingredients sourced from local farms. Extras to keep on your radar: Happy Hour: -Tue-Thurs: 5-7 PM -Sundays: 4-7 PM Special Events: Wine tasting nights and "Tour of Italy" dinners Ever-changing seasonal menu Whether you're craving a casual night out or planning a special evening, Scorpacciata delivers with heart, flavor, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like famiglia. read more

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Terrific pizza and salads, well-made strong drinks, good craft beer selection, semi-casual Italian dining, indoor and outdoor seating, great staff, plenty of parking! Last year at the 2024 Larchmere Porchfest music festival, Scorpaciatta Pasta Company served me a delicious slice of pizza, way better than i expected for festival food. So this year we planned a meal here. We parked in their free lot behind Scorpaciatta on Larchmere and walked into their semi-casual restaurant and bar at 6:30PM on a Friday with no reservation, the day before this year's nearby 2025 music festival (where this year's specials included a great muffuletta, a meatball sub, and two special spiked lemonades, and a live performance!). We got in just before the evening rush, and we were seated immediately, watching the 50-or-so indoor seats and 30-or-so outdoor seats fill pretty quickly, and the 10-seat bar, too. I got there a few minutes before the rest of my party, a bit inconsiderate I admit, and was welcomed promptly and courteously by the friendly attentive hostess and waiter. I ordered my drink off-menu, substituting a milder Americano for the ginned-up better-known Italian Count-Negroni, and the bartender made a delicious strong balanced $14 cocktail, smoothly bitter and slightly sweet and fizzy with a cleverly sculpted orange-peel garnish. My party ordered ice-cold craft beers from their broad list, including several locals and a Fat Head Head-Hunter IPA. We started with an app of slender young whole artichokes, very lightly fried, tender and savory with a roasted garlic aioli dipping sauce, and a sparse tasty sprinkling of pecorino and herbs, maybe parsley and oregano. A delicious treat with just enough to share for four to taste. One of us got a bright arugula goat-cheese salad, cleverly garnished with fresh sweet strawberries and snap-peas and a strawberried mint vinaigrette. We all had a taste of that, too, and envied that choice! We were committed to two hearty pizzas, 12-slices with a barely-charred crunchy thin and puffy-edged crust. It was sturdy enough to eat flat, and supple enough to fold New-York-style. One was the sizzly pepperoni-topped basil-seasoned cheese and Marzano-tomato-sauce pizza, and the other was their rich "sauceless" spring-mushroom pizza with plenty of fresh flavorful northeast-Ohio mushrooms, dense not-too-salty Kalamata olives, and a thick house-made tomato-jam instead of a wet sauce. There are additional creative apps, pastas, salads, cocktails, and N/A cocktails on their menu, too, as well as a nice selection of wines and spirits. We shared another round of drinks, and we could not finish the delicious pizzas without taking some home. Food and drink were ample and delicious. Staff is courteous and attentive and quick. The tables and bar area are comfortable and clean. This is a nice restaurant and bar, not a pizza dive. It's a good destination for very good food and drink. read more

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This place was decent, but a bit overpriced for what we got. Our meal for four came to about $174 (without tip). The pasta was good, but the pizza was overwhelmingly salty--almost like it had been soaked in salt water. Portion sizes were reasonable for the price. The staff was friendly, but the atmosphere was loud. The table behind us was uncomfortably close and very noisy. It also felt stuffy inside, as the air conditioning didn't seem to be on, and only two windows were open, which didn't help much given the humidity from earlier rain. Service had some issues--our server partially spilled our Manhattan and didn't offer a refill, despite the drink costing $16. Overall, the experience didn't quite justify the price in my opinion. read more

This place is LOUD. It's awful. I don't know how the owners can ignore this. Everyone in there is yelling, trying to talk to each other. We will never go back and regret wasting our dinner with friends here. Service was excellent and the food was good but what's the point if you can't hear each other. Just awful! read more

I came here with my family to Scorpacciata's brick and mortar and had a lovely time! We have been fans since their van Aken days, so we were pumped to try out their restaurant! The servers were accommodating and nice. The ambiance was more modern Italian American restaurant with a cozy vibe! We enjoyed all the food we ordered and had leftovers we enjoyed the next day! read more

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This I had a similar experience around Thanksgiving. My daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter were visiting from Connecticut, and we decided to dine out at a local restaurant. Given my proximity to Shaker Square, I walked to the establishment and arrived ahead of my family. As a 6 feet four, 250-pound individual, I didn't anticipate encountering any issues related to racism. However, upon entering the nearly empty restaurant, I was approached by a woman of color, likely the hostess, who inquired about my presence. I informed her that I had a reservation under a specific name, which she verified before offering to seat me. I requested a location that would accommodate our party of four, including a two-year-old, and minimize distractions. The hostess suggested a booth near the front, but I opted for a quieter area in the back. She claimed that section was reserved for a 5:30 PM booking, despite my reservation being made nearly 24 hours in advance. I found it peculiar that the hostess didn't attempt to accommodate my request, given the restaurant's emptiness. I wondered if racism or elitism played a role in her decision-making process, but I didn't want to jump to conclusions. Scorpacciata! East 131st. Larchmere. read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Fantastic pasta and service! the gnocchi and the pickled pepper sausage pizza were standouts

Ambiance is nice and it's a cute space- female greeter was professional and polite. We were sat at a high top table by the bar tight in the corner and tiny bugs from the herbs that hung in the wall swarmed our table attracted by my wine. Service with a young man name started with "j" started out fine but we were never checked on and had a hard time getting our server back for the check. He took our order and we never saw him again. I would have liked another glass of wine and salt and pepper. It was very busy and we were ready to leave . I ordered the chicken with spinach sweet potato risotto with goat cheese and I was not a fan of the flavors. It did not work for me. My friend liked his meal. Would not return for the poor service. read more

Updating for the new Larchmere location. Service was quick and friendly. Ordered the meatballs, Caesar salad, penne pasta and orecchiette. Would come back to order the orecchiette again and try the pizzas. Hoping they mix up their pasta menu and bring back some of the options they had at Van Aken. FYI Not young kid friendly -- no high chair or booster seat options nor a dedicated menu, but there's simple pastas and pizzas. read more

Came here for the first time and grabbed a tall table at the bar at 745 on a Saturday night. The place was jammed but thinned out over the course of the night. We split a delicious bottle of gruner, the burrata salad, seasonal butternut squash gnocchi, and a really tasty pizza. I was so full but we did manage to split a cannoli as well. A good spot for good pizza and pasta. read more

Been here a few times and it's always good! Usually little to no wait and a nice atmosphere. Tonight was even better! They had a beef tenderloin carpaccio special that was amazing (especially when paired with the focaccia). We also got the chicken parm which was SPECTACULAR crispy flavored chicken. It was so juicy and tender on the inside. Perfectly done!! Maybe the best I've ever had. Go get the chicken parm ASAP! read more

The food was incredible! The wait staff was hoppin' and poppin', too! Menu is well curated, good variety, vegetarian and vegan options that look and sound appetizing even if that's not your thing! read more

Been a fan of their pasta when they were at VAD through the pandemic and then never visited once they opened their new place in Larchmere. So glad we did! We've been back 3 times since. We're not fans of their pizza (just personal preference) but the pasta dishes are amazing! I dont go gaga over pasta much because sometimes just seems so simple, but they get the flavors right. Not too salty, plenty of variety. read more

Usually I like this place, but not over the holidays! Came to get two pies over x-mas break to-go. They were only selling by the slice. $5 for cheese and $6 for pepperoni slices. $7 for special (kale). I asked if they could make me a fresh pizza and pay by the pan. They declined. Although they had the dough and ingredients right in front of me, I ordered slices to make a full pie as I had 4 kids starving at the rock gym across the street waiting to eat. I asked if the pizza was from that day, as it didn't really look fresh/ what I usually see when I order their pizza. The service lady said, "yes it was from that day." After paying $68 (cause I had to pay by sliced for 2 pizzas) and eating it with my kids across the street at the gym, I realized I made a huge mistake spending money on it. It was cold and old pizza. Not worth the money at all. Total waist. We didn't even finish the pizza because it was wax like. Horrible price for an old product. They should let you order a full pizza and pay for the pan if they have it regardless if it's the holidays. I hope they don't carry this service over to their Larchmere restaurant. In the past, myself and family love this place but this was a total rip off this time. I like trying to support local business and the VAD but this was disappointing. read more

The food was very good and very tasty. The service was very nice but slow and the salsa came out first and I ordered two appetizers. The ambiance is like a modern restaurant and a comic book a the wall. read more

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Fantastic! The new location is gorgeous and much-needed in the area. From the decor to the music to the staff and obviously the food, this place is top notch. Can't wait to go back. read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Fettuccine and the Oregano pizza - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

Missing them at Van Aken District we finally went there for dinner. Amazing salmon and chicken parm. Appetizers looked amazing too.

Good food, ok service. The pizza, mac n cheese, polenta fries, chicken parm, and cannoli were solid. The linguine was over seasoned, over salty, and greasy. Services was just Ok. Fun atmosphere, relatively noisy which was a plus for our family with kids. read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Linguine - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Great pizza, delicious and generous salads, service outstanding. I appreciated the wine list is unique and affordable. The decor and atmosphere so inviting and the place is spotless. Management really attentive to all the details. Looking forward to coming back and sitting on the patio! Also so convenient as there's a parking lot in the back. read more

This review is for the Lee road ghost kitchen branch (which isn't on Yelp). Wow the pizza is incredible!! We ordered their new kale pizza with goat cheese instead of ricotta. It was truly delicious! The combo of toppings were unique but paired so well together. The pizza came out piping hot. It was also such a cool location for a ghost kitchen - they used the diner space of rising star coffee. The staff were so kind and let us eat in the cafe space. I can't wait to try their other pizzas on the menu! Highly recommend! read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Kale pizza - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

Over rates and over hyped place. Terrible service . We have been waiting for more than an hour for our food, not to mention the time to be seated although there was an empty table read more

I really wanted to love this new restaurant on Larchmere. Unfortunately the food is just not that good. Italian food is a blend of subtle seasonings. The few times I've been there my choices are so highly seasoned it is worse than Olive Garden and that is pretty bad. A little bit of herbs/seasoning goes a long way. I've been to Italy more than 20 times and the version of Italian food here is not real Italian. I think it is what Americans think Italian food is supposed to taste like. The renovation of the old Larchmere Tavern is fantastic. Beautiful ambience. I really want this restaurant to make it. Please, please rethink your recipes! read more

Van Aken's Market Hall is such a lovely place to visit and this is a good place to stop of a bite inside. There's ample cozy seating around the edges of the hall to take a shopping snack break at. This little pizza stall in the center of the hall serves various lovely thin crust pizzas made fresh for you in about 20 minutes! They also have a sister stall for pasta a few steps away. We got a meatball pizza which was good but nothing to text home about. The thin crust was crispy and the sauce flavorful. There's not a lot of cheese on the thing though the ingredients tasted fresh. I tried the orecchiette pasta which was well done and salty with olives. The anchovy intrigued me when I saw it on the menu and I found the flavor to be lightly fishy and not too severe if anyone was afraid to try it! It's a decent staple restaurant in the square but I'm excited to try other stands the next time I go! read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Pizza box - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

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We waited too long to order. Once we got someone's attention, the service was fine. I used to love the pizza at their former place at Van Aiken. So, we thought we would try other dishes at their new place on Larchmere. The meatball appetizer was tasty but needed to be hotter (temperature-wise). The pasta dishes were meh. If we come back, I will stick to ordering pizza. read more

Was very excited to try the new location. We were greeted by with a very good greeting from the hostess. She was very pleasant and professional. We did not wait long for our server which was nice but that was the last of the good service. Our server "J" took our drink and appetizers order, then walked away. Then after a brief absence returned and took our dinner order. We ordered a pizza, gnocchi, and two ordered salads as dinners (4 people). Then the dinner salads came out before the appetizer. We made mention of it and we got an excuse after excuse. We mentioned they ordered the salad when he asked for dinner orders. Should not have come out then and got more excuses. It took forever for appetizers to show up. Then dinner showed up and the server had to be asked several times to clear the dirty plates. We asked for a few items and he never brought them. At one point I went in to get my own straw. The gnocchi was delicious, the pizza was mediocre at best. The salads were just okay. The new look of the inside and the new patio were the only pluses. We will not be returning to this new place. Server was poor and food okay but not for the cost. read more

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We were there around 7:15pm on a Saturday and they were already closed :( unsure if they ran out for the day, but disappointed as they were the reason we came to the area. Hope to catch them next time! read more

Great service and recommendations by the staff. The mushroom pizza is top notch! The pepperoni was also delicious. read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Shroom pizza. - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

I was so excited when a friend surprised me talking me to this restaurant. I was a frequent diner of Larchmere Traven. This is a wonderful restaurant that is a great location for dinner. The food was delicious and the staff amazing. I love the ambience that they created in the remodeling. Looking forward to checking out their happy hour. read more

Located inside the Van Aken Marketplace, this is a must try. Their menu is not typical, which is a welcome change for me. All staff were friendly and knowledgable. They give you a vibrating device with your order number programmed into it while they prepare your order. The pasta was cooked to the perfect doneness. Everything was super fresh. I opted for the puttanesca. So many flavors were bouncing off this dish. They all played nice together, with each complimenting the next. I was worried the Calabrian Chiles would take over. I am not a spicy person. They provided the perfect zing, without taking over or making it too spicy. A nice balanced dish. I cannot wait to try the other offerings. read more

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Scorpacciata brick and motar is a beautiful restaurant with great design. I wish they had more options for pasta. The menu seemed limited. The fettuccine was decent but I would have loved some other options that included shrimp or chicken. The variety of pizzas on the menu looked interesting. read more

Holy cow my gnocchi was great! Each piece had a nice browned surface, the truffle oil pervaded all and was deliciously aromatic and flavorful, and the Romano cheese added such a wonderfully soft moist savory profile to the whole dish. Absolutely great all around and I am really not a pasta person at all! read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Menu - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Drove all the way over here to find that they were closed during normal business hours. ‍

We were extremely surprised at the great quality pizza we had from this place. They have a very small menu but we were very pleased with what we got. They are located in the beautiful Van Aken District area which is great because we have several other options to choose from for drinks and desserts. We are excited to try their other pizzas on the menu and also try their pasta from their sister company next door. read more

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Fantastic Pizza at the Van Aken Market Hall. I have eaten the mushroom, Pepperoni and and the plain cheese pizzas over several months and they are always fresh and addictively tasty. There is always balance between the pizza and the topping making this my local favorite. read more

Just had a wonderful meal. Pizza and orecchiette were delicious! Staff was very attentive.

This is a pretty cute little spot inside the Van Aken market hall. I'm a sucker for pasta so obviously had to check this place out. The menu selection is small but has a bit of everything including beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and stuff for the veggie people. Given that their menu was so small, it was a little surprising that they were out of about 25% of their items so early into the evening at 630pm just at the start of dinner time. They have an option to add on whatever protein you want for a not so insignificant price but they were out of chicken as well so had to go the vegetarian route. I ordered the gnocchi which was delicious- the ingredients were super fresh and there were some really unique flavors added in (ie apple) which created another dimension to the dish. The downside is that the portion size was fairly small given the price, and especially given the more casual location. Overall, the service was great and the food is good, if they're not out of what you want. Definitely expect to pay a bit more than what'd you'd expect from a casual Italian spot. read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

They have gluten free options!! ALSO SUPER AWARE WITH ALLERGENS. I ordered the Gnocchi. They used a gluten free pasta that was out of this world. Then the Gorgonzola sauce, spinach, green apple and parmigiano topped the pasta. Awesome. They make their pasta homemade. See my picture. They have a sit up bar area as well as seating in the facility. A definite unique pasta shop worth a vIsit more than once!! read more

Scorpacciata Pizza - Gnocchi Sauce with Gluten Free Pasta - Italian Near Me - Shaker Heights, Ohio

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Incredible. I've been writing reviews on Yelp for quite some time and enjoy the process. This is the first where I would have preferred just writing one word - "Incredible." and letting that stark review speak for itself. Since I "can't" do that, let me regale you with a little more detail, although you REALLY should just be gorging yourself on their pasta creations by now and not read my review... Pasta was _perfectly_ cooked. This is NO small feat. Gnocchi were light and delicious; carbonara was legit. Loved it. Will be back! read more