Best Fine Dining Restaurants in University Circle

28 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 21 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

2. Blue Point Grille

4.7

Exceptional(6574)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 24 times today

Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.

3. Il Venetian

4.8

Exceptional(927)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 41 times today

Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.

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4. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(173)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Little Italy

Booked 9 times today

Chef-inspired Italian steakhouse featuring Ohio farm raised, hand selected and dry aged beef.

5. DANTE

4.7

Exceptional(3265)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tremont

Booked 29 times today

Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.

6. Oliva Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(165)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 26 times today

Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

7. Acqua di Dea

4.3

Awesome(945)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 10 times today

Our award winning Jola Eat Global Restaurant Group opened a third location in 2021. Since then, it has become a downtown hotspot with a trendy approach to the modern fine dining experience. Offering a unique combination of modern and classic coastal aesthetic in a sleek and rustic warehouse setting. Located in Cleveland's Historic Warehouse District in the heart of Downtown, Acqua Di Luca has an innovative Italian menu with remarkably fresh seafood, unique pasta dishes, extraordinary steaks and much more.We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.Acqua di Luca located at 500 W. St. Clair Avenue will be renamed Acqua di Dea.These changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. Acqua Di Dea will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj.For private events contact a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

8. Edwins Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2709)

Price: Moderate

• French • Shaker Square

Booked 10 times today

Restaurant is steeped in tradition and care for the community. Restaurateur Brandon E. Chrostowski offers a unique experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine in the midst of Cleveland's Shaker Square. The restaurant has a unique mission; to eat well and do good. Founded in 2007, the mission of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute is to instill leadership skills in formerly incarcerated men and women through an education in the culinary arts. Our aim is to change the face of re-entry through food and hospitality.A bientot!

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9. The Centro- Cleveland

4.3

Awesome(349)

Price: Very Expensive

• European • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 26 times today

The Centro, located inside the Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel, offers a delightful dining experience in the heart of Downtown Cleveland's Gateway District. Enjoy dinner before or drinks after a show at Playhouse Square or a ball game at the arena or stadium. As a stand-out destination, indulge in weekly brunch, daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Prepare for a culinary journey filled with tantalizing appetizers and mouthwatering main courses. From the rich flavors of Bone-In Filet Mignon, House-Made Lobster Raviolo, and delicate Chilean Sea Bass, these delicacies will ignite your taste buds. Pair your meal with a selection from Centro's extensive wine list, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail. Private space is available for an intimate dinner, meeting, or special event. Staying at the hotel is not necessary to indulge in this memorable dining experience. The Centro is a must-visit for food enthusiasts eager to experience the finest flavors Downtown Cleveland has to offer.

10. Betts - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(552)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 22 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible. "Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

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TanaziaVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was great. We enjoyed ourselves! I tried the sea bass and polenta! Very good. Our waitress was very attentive and on point!
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Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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4.7
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John
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food was awesome, the best calamari me and my wife ever had, our dinner was fabulous, the rigatoni was the best and my wife loved her ravioli and the lemon cheese cake was to die for.
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Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
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4.8
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Bobby
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Very good first experience. Sea food tower was a bang for your buck, oysters were top notch and serving size was big. Even the ahi tuna amount was wild. Seared scallop dish was delicious, scallops big, juicy and flavorful. Will be coming back. Service was great as well drinks never ran low before being asked if we needed another.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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HaleyC
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Everything was amazing as always. Our server, Joshua, was fantastic and the food was incredible. The tasting menu and wine pairings is always wonderful. We can’t recommend Dante enough!
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DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
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4.7
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Toni
Pittsburgh / Western PA •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
My fiancé and I went for our anniversary. Everything was incredible. We both are in the industry and have dined at most of the restaurants in Cleveland. We both agreed that this was the best meal we’ve had in years. Can’t wait to go back!
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Tutto Carne- ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
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4.8

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. Fahrenheit

2. Blue Point Grille

3. Il Venetian

4. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

5. DANTE

6. Oliva Steakhouse

7. Acqua di Dea

8. Edwins Restaurant

9. The Centro- Cleveland

10. Betts - Cleveland

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