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1. Friar's Table
new
4.8
Exceptional(40)
Price: Expensive
• European • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 30 times today
The Friars' Table is steeped in the Franciscan tradition of care and community.Located in Cleveland's Playhouse Square James Beard Finalist Brandon Chrostowski brings a cuisine focusing on Monastic ingredients and techniques in a chic, curated setting. The Friars' Table features dishes including hearty soups and stews, seasonal salads, Salmon St. Celestine and braised lamb shoulder along with wine and cocktails highlighting simplicity and tradition.The Friars' Table was uniquely founded by Brother Phillip Bernier of The Capuchin Ministries of Cleveland in partnership with Brandon Chrostowski of EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute. The mission focus on serving those in our community working to improve life through cuisine and education.
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2. Il Venetian
4.8
Exceptional(925)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 16 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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3. Lago East Bank
4.5
Awesome(1350)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Flats
Booked 31 times today
The regional and contemporary menu at Lago is a culmination of northern Piedmontese dishes to Sicilian seafood dishes inspired by 30 years of Italian cooking and upbringing. We have also added in some popular American-Italian dishes for those guests looking for a more modern Italian dining experience. The beverage options at Lago are equally as much thought out in standard and craft as the food menu. Lago offers a unique predominantly Italian wine list, where a large number of bottles can also be ordered by the glass, and half bottle. A 10 selection draft list, well thought out craft bottled beer, Italian inspired handcrafted cocktail & martini list sets Lago apart from all the rest! Lago’s philosophy is simple… The freshest ingredients, made from scratch menu items, using simple recipes to bring authentic Italian flavors to the table. All inside a warm and inviting atmosphere where good food and good friends coexist in blissful harmony. Annually a "Best Of" Winner, Come and join us!
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4. Oliva Steakhouse
4.7
Exceptional(163)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 20 times today
Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com
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5. House of Creole Cleveland
4.5
Awesome(546)
Price: Moderate
• Cajun • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 17 times today
New Creole Cuisine! We are a new restaurant in the heart of the city. We feature Cajun Creole Cuisine full of favor and love. Come welcome us to the city and try our fresh honey cornbread and etouffee. Finish with our own fresh beignets with fresh caramel ice!
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6. Casa la Luna
4.7
Exceptional(3691)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Flats
Booked 59 times today
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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7. Masa & Agave
4.1
Excellent(23)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Masa & Agave Cleveland!Worshipped as the Aztec gods of fertility and long life, venerated for their powers of sustenance, corn masa and agave have been central to Mexican culture and cuisine since ancient times.Using authentic techniques, we prepare corn masa-based starters and Mexico City-style tacos that are bursting with regional flavors, along with dinner classics like Pork Carnitas and Negro Monelo-Braised Beef Short Ribs.Our collection of 100 agave spirits pays homage to the jimadores and mezcaleros who have labored over their craft for generations. Sip on a copita or two, or gather friends for one of our signature Margaritas - try the Tradicionale, Tamarindo or a Margarita al Gusto mixed with your choice of spirit. Salud!
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8. Goma
4.6
Exceptional(587)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Booked 17 times today
GOMA is a new Japanese fusion located at the corner of E. 4th and Prospect in downtown Cleveland. As Dante Boccuzzi’s newest restaurant, the menu draws upon Chef Boccuzzi’s worldwide award-winning culinary career, which includes serving as the executive chef at Nobu in Milan, where he worked directly with Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Armani at the flagship establishment. **Validation for parking through East 4th Street Valet is available upon request.
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9. LULO Kitchen
4.5
Awesome(252)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Latin • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 2 times today
A fresh take on Latin America Fusion Cuisine.
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10. Valerio's Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(923)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 12 times today
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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  • Olympia
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined today
    Second time visiting and this time for my wife’s birthday. The food was amazing, the waitress was very friendly and pleasant. Will be back soon.
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    Lago East BankPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Flats
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    4.5
  • Jen
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was outstanding. We enjoyed 3 different salads and 3 different pasta dishes. Ended with espressos and affogatos.
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    Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
    •
    4.8
  • LoriVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Dec 2024
    Food was delicious- highly recommend the pork, the fish was also great- atmosphere is delightful- service was outstanding
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    Friar's TablePrice: Expensive• European• Downtown Cleveland
    •
    4.8
  • JamieB
    Hawaii •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 28 Dec 2024
    Our experience was amazing! Sean did a great job taking his time with our table and making recommendations off the menu (well beyond just, “I like this” and more the flavor profiles). The food and wine were phenomenal. Highly recommend the succhetti with truffle cream and aged balsamic!!
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    Casa la LunaPrice: Expensive• Italian• The Flats
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    4.7
  • g
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •117 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 27 Dec 2024
    WOW! Amazing experience of dining. The entire night we felt like we were given such attention and guidance from the perfect appetizers to the Primi to the ensalada to the pasta and bone-in-ribeye! Wow! Dawn and the entire staff were welcoming and attentive —-we must have had six wait staff taking care of us. We felt we were in the kind of care European restaurants strive for…can’t wait to come back.
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    Oliva SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown Cleveland
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    4.7

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