Best Casual Restaurants in Little Italy

37 restaurants available nearby

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1. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(1815)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 12 times today

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.

2. Maxi’s Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(345)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 11 times today

Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

3. Taste

4.4

Awesome(838)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 6 times today

A place for food, wine, funContemporary cuisine, extensive wine list, full bar in a sleek, yet casual atmosphere.

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4. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

4.8

Exceptional(169)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Little Italy

Booked 9 times today

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

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5. Batuqui - Larchmere

4.7

Exceptional(834)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Shaker Square

Booked 3 times today

Described as "Brazil in Cleveland", Batuqui is in the heart of Cleveland, OH and emphasizes the cuisines of the Bahia and Minas Gerais states of Brazil. Set in a casual but appealing dining room, there is also a full bar with custom cocktails.The menu at Batuqui is full of exciting and unique choices and they are known for their authentically grilled top sirloin steak called Picanha. They offer appetizers like the Frango Passarinho which is fired chicken in a cilantro sauce or the Salgadinhos which are savory hand-rolled Brazilian bar snacks and entrees like the hearty traditional Brazilian party dish called Feijoada. They have fantastic salads and an array of intriguing Brazilian entrees. Choices include fish, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options in addition to the grilled meats and Brazilian steaks that make Batuqui such an appealing spot. Love desserts? Their homemade chocolate bon bons called Brigadeiros or Coconut Butter Cake are amazing too!

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6. Red, the Steakhouse Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(2860)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 22 times today

Please call (after 2pm) to make reservations for parties over 5 guests, for all parties over 10 please contact Private Dining. For Parties over 5 we require a credit card to hold the reservation. Fee of $25 per person charged in cases of No-Show or cancellation with less than 24hrs notice.For patrons who value a premium culinary experience, RED The Steakhouse offers the best in high quality food by using the finest and freshest ingredients and creating an undeniably superb culinary experience. By transcending our guest’s expectations for superior service and food, Red The Steakhouse creates a consistent, exceptional and non-traditional dining experience. Enjoy the Wine Spectator award winning wine list as well as the Captain's List of specially featured wines. Reservations strongly recommended.

7. Betts - Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(548)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 12 times today

Please call the restaurant at +1 (216) 357-2680 if looking to book a reservation for parties over (5) five guests. We are more than happy to accommodate you and your party if possible. "Betts" is a tribute to Elizabeth Schofield, wife of Captain Levi Schofield and our namesake. The space is cozy yet airy and feels like a mix between a restaurant and a very cool home that you’d happily want to reside in all day. Betts is inspired by American dishes we all know and love but reinvented with a thoughtful approach. The menu focuses on freshness, quality and whole foods put out from a predominantly scratch kitchen. It's easy to eat healthy here and it's just as easy to indulge- the menu has something for everyone.

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8. Michelson and Morley

4.4

Awesome(512)

Price: Moderate

• American • University Circle

An American-style bistro featuring a variety of locally source and seasonal small plates, flatbreads, sandwiches and entrees. Michelson and Morley is located inside CWRUs Tinkham Veale University Center.

9. Paloma- Van Aken

4.5

Awesome(22)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Shaker Heights

Booked 4 times today

Paloma opened in 2022 in The Van Aken District by Carl Quagliata and Zach Ladner’s Q&L Hospitality.Paloma has been led by two remarkable young women who have been part of the Q & L Hospitality family for more than a decade. Alyssa Ladner serves as the General Manager, overseeing the front of house and the beverage program. She collaborates closely with Chef de Cuisine Ky’tana Bradley, who manages the kitchen.Originally launched as a casual taco concept in 2022, Paloma has transformed over the past two years into something much more sophisticated. While tacos remain available at the bar, our dinner menu now showcases a selection of artfully crafted appetizers, main courses, and desserts, with steaks being a highlight. Our inspiration comes from the diverse flavors, ingredients, and techniques of Latin America.The goal at Paloma is simple: give people the best food and the best service that we can in a space that can only be described as transformative.

10. Pickwick & Frolic

4.7

Exceptional(1784)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street

Booked 8 times today

Pickwick & Frolic Restaurant and Club, “Home to Hilarities 4th Street Theatre”Pickwick & Frolic is a complete entertainment experience. Pickwick the Restaurant offers American rustic cuisine made from scratch! Dine outside on our patio if you wish or entertain your corporate or social guests anywhere in our 27,000 square foot facility, including Hilarities 4th Street Theatre. Hilarities, a 400 seat built-for-comedy venue complete with skybox loge seating, has been featuring the best in live national stand-up comedy for more than 35 years! Pickwick & Frolic is a unique experience that you will not find anywhere in Cleveland, and perhaps, in the country. All programming information is on our website www.pickwickandfrolic.com.

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Carl
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The service and food was outstanding. Four of us for dinner, we all had the same opinion, excellent.
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Maxi’s BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• University Circle
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4.6
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EdwardVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
5:30pm reservation before the Christmas concert with the orchestra. Fantastic dinner for the four of us. Strip steaks cooked to perfection. Sea bass and pork chop good as well. Service was impeccable. We had the short rib rigatoni as an appetizer for the table to share and all at the table commented that it was the best they have ever had. Can’t wait to go again.
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Tutto Carne- ClevelandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Little Italy
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4.8
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Jill
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always love spending the evening at La Dolce Vita! I think you need one of those entryway door protectors. The cold wind outside came right inside…and it was really cold! Otherwise, a beautiful night. Can’t wait to return.
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La Dolce Vita - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.7
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FredVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •113 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Seated immediately and then sat for a while before getting menus. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed the Butter Lettuce salad. Three in our party had the Crab stuffed Salmon and one had the Lamb Chops. When we went to leave by the back door, the manager told me we had to out the front door I still don’t understand why, since the other couple in our party went out the back.
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TastePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cleveland Heights
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4.4
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SheauntéVIP
Washington, D.C. Area •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 8, 2024
I love the food and how friendly the staff was to us. We will definitely be back.
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Batuqui - LarchmerePrice: Expensive• Brazilian• Shaker Square
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4.7

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

2. Maxi’s Bistro

3. Taste

4. Tutto Carne- Cleveland

5. Batuqui - Larchmere

6. Red, the Steakhouse Cleveland

7. Betts - Cleveland

8. Michelson and Morley

9. Paloma- Van Aken

10. Pickwick & Frolic

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