Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Cleveland? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Valerio's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (923)

$31 to $50

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Very attentive wait staff. Wide selection of excellent food and wine. Our favorite place in Cleveland’s Little Italy. No problem in splitting entrees or getting half portions on pastas. Good for vegetarians too.

Johnny's Bar

4.9

4.9 (832)

$50 and over

Italian

Cleveland West

About the restaurant

The original Johnny's serving fine Northern Italian Cusine. Opening in the 1920’s as Louise’s Garden, a restaurant that would flourish into the most reputable dining establishment in Cleveland. Renamed Johnny’s Bar in 1952, this neighborhood eatery located on Fulton Road serves authentic Italian food in an inviting atmosphere with private dining and patio dining available weather permitting.

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Bob

Dined on Dec 19, 2024

Great lunch today. Linda was excellent and food is awesome as always! Bannana stuffed peppers are to die for!

Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (278)

$31 to $50

Italian

Willoughby

About the restaurant

Please call the restaurant to obtain reservations!
440-585-3883- Reservations can be available when you call.
Welcome to The Original Mario Fazio's!! We are passionate about food and beverage. We are in our 46th year of business and our goal is to be a beloved tradition in our community and for you. We feel honored to have shared in so many experiences and celebrations with our guests! At Mario's we embrace seasonal cooking, new ideas, and value our lifelong traditions. We are looking forward to your visit!

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Dined on Dec 16, 2024

first class restaurant with first class service, food and of course a visit from the owner to make sure everything was great.... well done mario fazios!

Il Venetian

4.8

4.8 (924)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Cleveland

About the restaurant

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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Brian

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Fantastic! Handmade pastas innovative flavors. Impeccable seafood & prime meats. Staff is charming and accommodating. We will look forward to returning again and again!!

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4.8

4.8 (1592)

$30 and under

Italian

Broadview Heights

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Laurie

Dined 2 days ago

The food is always excellent. We had filet mignon, salmon, and 2 pasta dishes. The filet and salmon were prepared superbly - as good or better than a high end steak house. The salmon portion was generous. For pasta we had gnocchi bolognese and fettuccine Alfredo both were outstanding. 20 years ago we came to the restaurant with my parents. It was excellent back then. We recently moved to the area and were blown away that the restaurant is still as excellent today. The pricing is a great value for quality of the food. Service is always attentive and timely. Best to make a reservation, but you may be able to get a table for 2 or eat at the bar without one.

LockKeepers

4.9

4.9 (5045)

$30 and under

Italian

Valley View

About the restaurant

Lockkeepers, a Cleveland tradition, features Italian cuisine in a comfortable, yet sophisticated setting.

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CarmenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always a delight to dine there! Three of us had the short rib and our fourth had salmon. We celebrated our friend’s 94th birthday and our server, Jackie, was patient and accommodating. Best place for a special event or an evening out that you want to feel special!

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Lockkeeper's Calamari

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

4.7 (1823)

$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

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Mary

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing food, awesome server. Highly recommend . Had the specials, everything came quick hot and homemade.

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4.7

4.7 (3691)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Flats

About the restaurant

Formerly Luca Italian Cuisine, Casa La Luna serves award-winning modern Italian food in a great city, with a great wine list and romantic European atmosphere. Located overlooking the Cuyahoga River, Casa La Luna has one of the most spectacular views of Cleveland.

We are excited to announce some significant changes within our restaurant family.
Luca Italian Cuisine at 2100 Superior Viaduct will transition to Casa La Luna.

Those changes reflect our commitment to offering fresh and elevated dining. All three restaurants will continue operations and ownership by Lola Jacaj (Formerly Sema)

For Special Events Contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

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Jim

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

It is so yummy I can’t wait to eat there again! Everything is so good it is hard to decide. Suggestion is to go with a group so you can all get something different and share.

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Antica Italian of Avon

4.6

4.6 (376)

$30 and under

Italian

Avon / Avon Lake

About the restaurant

Welcome to Antica-Avon!

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Kris

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

The mussels and meatballs were excellent! We also had a specialty pizza and a beet salad which were good. Our server was very good and had a fun sense of humor. Prices are very reasonable too. We will definately go back!

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Porta Rossa

4.6

4.6 (55)

$50 and over

Italian

Hudson

About the restaurant

Porta Rossa is a high-end yet approachable Italian-themed restaurant, renowned for its exquisite steak, seafood and pasta dishes accompanied by a perfectly curated wine list and cocktail menu. Step through our iconic red door and experience a delightful dining atmosphere that perfectly blends modern elegance and warmth. Now located in Flip Side's charming former space, Porta Rossa is your destination for unforgettable flavors and exceptional service.

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Ricardo

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Fantastic service, all staff was polite, friendly and ready to make our time there perfect. The food was excellent and the atmosphere was beautiful. We will go back many times as this restaurant is one of our top favorites.

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