Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Cleveland

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Cleveland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit.

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!

Top review

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.

GINKO

4.8

4.8 (410)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Tremont

About the restaurant

Irashaimase!!! We welcome you to enjoy Ginko Sushi Bar and traditional Japanese cuisine in Tremont. Our fish is always fresh, flown in from around the world, picked for Ginko. Ask about our daily specials and Ohio's largest Sake and Japanese Craft Beer offerings.

We look forward to seeing you and walk-ins are always welcome!!!

Top review

MARC

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

It was a perfect setting for a night out. The food was great. The service was outstanding. The noise level was just right for you to hear everything you needed. Not much you can say bad about the place if anything at all. Maybe it was the fact that the seating was small, but it was comfy. The place doesn't seat many people, so you will have a great couples experience.

Ghost Pepper Taqueria & Tequila- Berea

4.7

4.7 (123)

$30 and under

Mexican

Olmsted Falls

About the restaurant

A quaint Taco and Tequila bar, just a mile from CLE Hopkins Airport, showcasing handmade margaritas, cocktails & delicious dishes. Our speakeasy vibe features an abundant amount of red lighting & cool décor, centered by a pink florescent bar that highlights hard-to-find tequilas. You'll definitely want to snap a pic in front of our Muy Caliente grass wall to share on your social! Fave dishes include Tina's Tostones, Queso Blanco w/ chorizo, Macho Nachos, Korean & Floridan tacos, & Fried Ice Cream. Our menu is small, but mighty when it comes to quality and flavor! If you love spice you'll want to try our signature Ghost Whisperer tacos~marinated chicken, Ghost Pepper dust, pineapple salsa & queso fresco. We also have over 11 tasty gluten friendly options!

Please Note: We've built our business over the last year from our walk-in guests. For this reason, not all tables are available to reserve. If we are booked, feel free to email us at info@ghostpeppercle.com for further availability.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food, drinks, and service! We love Ghost Pepper!

Cru Uncorked

4.9

4.9 (1856)

$50 and over

French

Moreland Hills

About the restaurant

Invite your guests to a rare fine dining experience set in a French country château. Surround yourself with understated elegance in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere featuring four themed dining areas, banquet rooms, lounge and terraces. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes, exquisitely paired wines and unsurpassed service, while we attend to every detail. Our Private Dining Room comfortably seats up to 16 guests at one table and can seat more at round tables. Our Wine Pavilion and Covered Patio can each hold around 50 guests total each offering fully dedicated service in a quiet setting. From the moment you enter, fine art sets the stage for an unforgettable visit. Winemaking relics, French jazz-era reliefs, period antiques, Napa Valley photography and vineyard-inspired artwork establish an atmosphere of welcome and intrigue. Each piece curated to complement a relaxing evening of incredible food and drink. Welcome to Cru Uncorked. Savor the moment.

Top review

Lynn

Dined on 26 Dec 2024

The food was amazing! And the quiet ambiance enhanced the experience. The only disappointment was the coffee at the end. I would have expected a much smoother and less bitter choice by the restaurant.

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Tutto Carne- Cleveland

4.8

4.8 (173)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Little Italy

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Arik

Dined on 23 Dec 2024

Some of the best Italian food we had in a long time

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Popular dish

16 Oz Bone In Filet Mignon

Popular dish

Steak Tartare

Chez Francois/Touche Bistro - Vermilion

4.9

4.9 (2476)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French

Vermilion

About the restaurant

"If your a serious foodie" or "if romance is calling, sail on up" - literally - to this "French gem" on the Vermilion River, where the "sumptuous" menu and "professional but friendly" staff earn it the top rating from Food and Service in the Cleveland area; "well worth the drive" west of downtown , this "ethereal experience" (the perfect place to propose!") also includes a phenomenal wine list", "charming old world dining room" and "relaxing" riverfront cafe. Proper attire required. Touché a martini/wine bar was opened in 2007 and offers a "small plates" menu and a great selection of adult beverages.

Top review

Heidi

Dined 7 days ago

Stellar. Every single thing was absolutely stellar.

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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glennVIP

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

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.

SASA

4.9

4.9 (924)

$30 and under

Sushi

Shaker Heights

About the restaurant

Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening.

SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.

We welcome you to SASA!

Top review

FranVIP

Dined on 19 Dec 2024

Always a great meal, fabulous service, great wine choices. Best local restaurant.

OddFellows - Chagrin Falls

4.8

4.8 (168)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Chagrin Falls

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Chagrin Falls, Oddfellows takes its name from the historic building it occupies, once home to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows whose motto is “Friendship, Love and Truth”. We feature contemporary American cuisine and an extensive handcrafted cocktail list.

Top review

StellaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, ambiance and service! Amazing cocktails, too.

Cloak & Dagger

4.9

4.9 (1072)

$31 to $50

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Tremont

About the restaurant

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.