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    4.8 (45 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Italian Beef
    Ryan S.

    Tripi is the kind of sandwich shop that reminds you why neighborhood spots still matter. The Italian beef absolutely delivered - messy in the best way, packed with flavor, and the bread held together like it knew it had a job to do.

    Papa Tony
    Olga N.

    Tripi was on my list of places to visit for what seemed liked an eternity. I finally made it a priority to visit! It's one of Chef Anthony Zappola's restaurants. I love his food concepts in the Van Aken District, so my instant love for Tripi wasn't much of a surprise. I also ran into my friend who was eating at Tripi in the dining room. She was also enjoying her experience! We talked for a few minutes about how cool this place is! It's an aesthetically pleasing deli with exposed brick walls and family portraits. It very much feels like entering a modern deli in a big city. I haven't seen another one quite like it in CLE. At the front of the deli you'll discover a stand with various Italian delicacies like pizzelles, pastas, and other pantry favorites. Also, you'll see fridges with delicious looking desserts and vino (on average $12-16 a bottle). The back of the store has a very spacious dining room, select your own table or high top. Deli part is up front with options like pizza, subs, and pepperoni rolls. I ordered Papa Tony sub to go. It has a variety of salamis, capicola, provolone, lettuce, and tomato. The sub was already premade in the case, and I had an option to add on available ingredients. I felt like $14 was a very fair deal. Meat tasted refined and it has just the right amount of spice. I very much enjoyed this sub. I regret not trying dessert! Special note about the chocolate at this store. I have been looking for authentic Italian chocolate for a while at Italian stores, coming up empty. I tried East and West prominent family owned stores. All local stores carry popular brands that can be found anywhere. Here I found chocolates with different flavors that seemed very authentic. I'll be back to buy this chocolate! It was $18. This review wouldn't be complete without noting the friendliness of the employees. One of them quickly realized it's my first visit giving me a quick rundown of the menu and the store layout. I really appreciated this intro and super friendly demeanor. We also had a nice chat about how all the businesses in the area are a little community supportive of each other. I just love that! If you're in the area looking for good eats, stop by at Tripi! I think that you'll love it as much as I did!

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    Evan F.

    Came here for a weekday lunch with my wife...needed to try some of those sandwiches everyone's been raving about! Was not busy when we walked in, so service was quick and efficient. We ordered two sammies and a bag of homemade potato chips. They brought us the meal while we sat in the adjoining dining room. The Tuscan turkey sandwich was served on fresh focaccia bread and topped with pesto mayo, mozzarella and arugaula...it was light but very tasty with the zesty mayo countered by the peppery lettuce. The chicken parm sub was easily shareable and of course served hot with a bright tomato sauce and melted provolone cheese. The homemade rosemary potato chips really hit the spot for a salty bite in-between digging into the sandwiches. Glad we finally had the time to pop in and give them a go. Will not be our last time there!

    Chicken Cutlet & Prosciutto
    Alessandra S.

    Absolutely incredible sandwich and cheesecake. Plus it's priced very fairly bc the sandwiches are enough to split and loaded full. The service was fast and super friendly. The food feels super homey too!

    Pasta Dinner
    Pam Pam G.

    What a cute spot! Tripi has a small, reasonably priced menu, authentic Italian goods for sale (pasta, sweets, wine), and ample seating. The staff were SO sweet and friendly. We tried their famous Papa Tony -- the filling of the sandwich was delicious but the bread was a bit dry. We also tried the pasta dinner; the pasta was only ok but the meatballs were delicious. Overall, a solid spot to grab a quick, casual bite!

    Italian sandwich was killer!
    Michele B.

    I saw the Italian sandwich on Insta featured in 'Best Sandwiches in Cleveland'. The list is no lie. I was so excited to find Tripi open around dinnertime so we popped in. The wedding soup was very good. We also shared a pepperoni roll and it was nice and stuffed. The crown jewel was the Italian sandwich. Peppers, muffulata, AND giardinera??! Yes please. The bread was fresh and delicious- I was pleased to find out they bake it themselves! Quality meats and cheeses and perfectly constructed. The staff was super friendly and walked us through our options before we ordered. It's not a huge menu- which I love. That tells me they do a handful of foods and they do them well. Prices were on par with similar shops. I don't normally directly compare small businesses, but there are clear reasons why I will likely visit Tripi over another popular sandwich shop in close proximity: 1) the hours 2) the availability 3) the dining room Can't wait to visit again and try more deliciousness. The pizza looked and smelled so good.

    23 June 2023 -- Outside Tripi (closed due to no food)
    Agnes I.

    Tripi Italian is now OPEN as of Thursday, 22 June 2023. The owner also owns Lox, Stock, and Brisket and the Rice Shop. SOLD OUT -- I arrived on a Friday afternoon at 2pm, a day after their grand opening, to find them sadly closed. I will try again another day but from a customer service perspective, at least they left a note on their front door about being sold out for the day. I came back the next day, on Saturday, 24 June and they were open. They opened at 11:30am and I arrived after 12:00noon. They got busy as I left around 12:40pm. FOOD (3.5/5) -- They have sandwiches and pasta dinners for $11. They also sell a salami sandwich for $13. There are soft drinks (soda), juices, and water bottles in a fridge for sale as well. Water is $1 for a bottle. I ordered the Italian sausage sandwich ($11) without peppers and without onions. The sausage was slightly spicy which I loved. The Italian sausage sandwich came with mozzarella cheese and a tomato sauce. I don't like eating cheese but the mozzarella was good. I didn't get sauce in my sandwich but later on, I asked someone to get me sauce on the side which made the sandwich taste a bit better because the BREAD was so hard. I could hardly eat the while sausage sandwich because the bread was almost rock hard. VIBE -- This is a casual Italian restaurant that feels more like a cafe. I love the colourful photo frames on the wall too. Overall, if you love pasta and sandwiches then come and try this new restaurant. **** - 72/150 total reviews in 2023 - 623 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 23 June 2023 (edited on 24 June 2023)

    Great sandwich, quick and very friendly! Plenty of places to sit and eat as well. Very nice seating area. Clean as well.

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    Casa La Luna

    Casa La Luna

    4.3
    (534 reviews)
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    Management needs to get their Valet service drivers in line, (maybe fired!) my family has witnessed…read moremay erratic dangerous driving right in front of restaurant's entrance on many occasions. Today, 5/29/26 two valet drivers almost hit me and my family walking on the viaduct. This restaurant is in the middle of a very nice neighborhood with lots of people and families living in the 3 surrounding buildings. Valet drivers MUST Drive CAUTIOUSLY as there is no viable sidewalks for nearby residents and patrons alike to walk between the buildings. Recommend you UBER to get here for the delicious food -trust the food NOT THEIR VALET SERVICE!

    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.

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    The Palazzo Restaurant

    4.7
    (121 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Definetly one of the finer Italian restaurant's in Cleveland…read more The food is exceptional and the portions are extremely generous. The owner/chef Rafael Zaloshnja is very talented and friendly, and he loves to cook. I highly recommend an evening at this phenomenal restaurant for a great dining experience, enjoy..

    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.

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