Best Authentic Restaurants in Gates Mills

Delicious! We dined on Valentine’s Day weekend. Had reservations, had to wait a tad bit for table. Just enough time to order a drink and our table was ready. Our server was Awesome!! She was very courteous and accommodating! The food was delicious! I had the chicken special and the red pepper sauce was creamy goodness. My husband had his usual-chicken Parmesan-huge portion. Our friends-one hit the veal special which we all tasted and it did not disappoint. The other had the mussels and zucchini appetizers for her entree. Very hearty portions and flavorful! The homemade Focaccia bread was addicting! A tad loud since we were seated by entrance but was still able to carry a conversation.

Took my daughter for VDay and it was a perfect choice. The food was fantastic and service was perfect. Will definitely go back!

First visit for us, we thoroughly enjoyed the food and the service was excellent!!! Our server was very professional and took time to ask us questions as well as offer great recommendations making us feel really comfortable right away, I hate that I was so wrapped up in the moment I didn’t remember his name. But not only him multiple staff members greeted us asked about our experience and just in general spoke kind words to us and one of the hosts even took time to take great pictures of us at the front of the house as well were leaving. She was very patient and kind to us and is was really appreciated! Bravo to the establishment, the staff all seemed like they worked in harmony and made Valentines a very busy day for restaurants seem like a breeze! I will definitely be returning gladly!!! I hope these kind words find their way to the staff because they deserve it and more!!! Best regards, Demitrius Finley

The food was very good. House salad a little smaller than most. Lasagna and desserts were great. We were seated in an area that was a little crowded. It was fine until a second couple was seated to my right at a high table. I felt they crowded my personal space. Our server was not as efficient as we would have liked. Other than that I was a positive experience. We will go back for sure.

Aside from the delicious food; Beautiful decor, great smells, relaxing music, and a knowledgeable staff make for an unforgettable experience. Batuqui is an excellent choice for any life event or night out!