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Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Cleveland / Akron / Canton

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Cleveland / Akron / Canton? 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!

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5.0

5 (483)

$31 to $50

Italian

Canton

About the restaurant

In Italy, Lucca is a region known for beauty and old world charm. In Canton, Lucca bottles that same old world charm, small restaurant community and brings it to you. Using only fresh ingredients, quality service and a dedication to authenticity, Lucca serves �la dolce vita� or �the good life.� Similar to the Tuscan restaurants that inspire Lucca, locally sourced ingredients go into all of the dishes. Along with a full bar, sit down to try the hand made pasta, Prime steak, seafood overnighted from Hawaii or the local double boned pork chop. Be sure to ask your server about the dessert of the day which is always a gourmet treat.

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Thomas

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

Our hosts and hostesses were friendly and courteous. Our meals were delicious. We had an outstanding dining experience. Lucca's certainly lived up to its reputation as a premier restaurant in downtown Canton!

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Valerio's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (917)

$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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Jennifer

Dined 3 days ago

We were in Cleveland to see the symphony and made last minute reservations at Valerio's in Little Italy which is super close to Severance Hall. We were seated promptly and Michael, our server, was a delight. He took excellent care of us, rattled off the specials, and made great recommendations. We ordered the swordfish and the lamb shank and both were amazing. The swordfish was perfectly grilled and delicious. The lamb shank was very tender, falling off the bone, with gravy that was to die for. Both were reasonably priced and less than what we expected to pay. We will definitely go back.

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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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glennVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful dining experience, Glen was his usual excellent server self! ( even if he does spell his name incorrectly ) hah! Bo and Willie charming as well.

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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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dr

Dined 5 days ago

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!

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4.8

4.8 (3078)

$30 and under

Italian

Boardman

About the restaurant

Bringing Rome to Boardman. The Aqua Pazzo Chefs pay homage to Rome and the rest of Italy with delectable dishes that capture the true essence of its native land, bringing together as a whole: food, drink and service, to create a true Italian charm. With an endearing interior design that’s both approachable and beautiful, and a menu that's both modern and traditional, we are excited to present to you, Aqua Pazzo.

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pauletteVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food was great ! drinks were great ! Cory is the best ! Thanks so much for the dessert !

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Warm Butter Cake

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Pappardelle Bolognese

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4.8

4.8 (915)

$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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Trish

Dined 3 days ago

From the ambience to the service and the food - a perfect place for a team holiday lunch. To cap it off, one of the best tiramisu desserts ever!

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Rilled Filet Mignon

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4.8

4.8 (1585)

$30 and under

Italian

Broadview Heights

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Tony

Dined 7 days ago

Excellent choice for family holiday get together.

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4.9

4.9 (5025)

$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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BillVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Wonderful food! Annual daughter takes dad fir a drink and lunch birthday date. Great time!

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Seafood Risotto

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Ricotta Gnocchi

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Lockkeeper's Calamari

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La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

4.7 (1812)

$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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Timothy

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and service as always. Terry makes everyone feel like family.

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Vine Ripe Caprese

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Fettuccine Fellini

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A photo of Casa la Luna restaurant

4.6

4.6 (3674)

$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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YianniVIP

Dined 4 days ago

One of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland! From Luca to Luna..... It's as good as ever and I hope it never changes.

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Tiramisu Di Casa

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Vitello Tortellini

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Cavatelli Al Forno

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