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1. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland
4.7
Exceptional(1871)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 19 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.
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2. Fahrenheit
4.4
Awesome(3411)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 24 times today
Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination
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3. Edwins Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2778)
Price: Moderate
• French • University Circle
Booked 51 times today
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute, led by Brandon E. Chrostowski, offers a unique dining experience with seasonal, classic French cuisine—now at the iconic Nighttown location in Cleveland.Founded in 2007, EDWINS' mission is to transform re-entry by providing formerly incarcerated men and women with leadership skills and a world-class education in the culinary arts.Dine with purpose and be part of changing lives through food and hospitality.À bientôt!
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4. Il Venetian
4.8
Exceptional(971)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 27 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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5. Valerio's Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(947)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 17 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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6. Tutto Carne- Cleveland
4.8
Exceptional(189)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 7 times today
Tutto Carne in Cleveland is a sophisticated, cozy steakhouse that's perfect for a romantic evening. As one reviewer put it, it's a place where you can 'experience sophistication and indulgence'. The ambiance is often described as 'quaint', 'intimate' and 'lovely', and the service is consistently 'attentive' and 'friendly'. The food, made from Ohio farm raised, hand selected and dry aged beef, is also consistently praised. And with its 'creative and delicious' cocktails, you know you're in for a treat.
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7. DANTE
4.7
Exceptional(3279)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tremont
Booked 27 times today
Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.
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8. Table 45
4.4
Awesome(1214)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cleveland East
Booked 6 times today
Table 45 offers cutting-edge contemporary dining, emphasizing world cuisine, located in the heart of the city at the InterContinental Cleveland, only minutes from downtown, the Cleveland Clinic and University Circle. The menu features tastes from around the world and home, all created by our chefs from whole ingredients. You can enjoy watching our culinary team from the open kitchen area or elevate your dining experience by booking Table 45, our Chef's Table, directly in the kitchen with a full view of all the action. The warm and vibrant atmosphere will suit those dressed in jeans or couture. Table 45 promises to be unlike any other dining experience in the Midwest. The restaurant's existentialist decor will provide a backdrop for the main attraction, the culinary teams simple, yet exquisite, cuisine and the people who experience it.
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9. Maxi’s Bistro
4.7
Exceptional(363)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • University Circle
Booked 14 times today
Maxi’s Bistro in Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy is a romantic hotspot. With a cozy and intimate upstairs level, a relaxed and comfortable outdoor garden patio, and a vibrant main level, it offers a perfect blend of laid-back, no-rush atmosphere and spectacular views. Reviewers rave about the special treatment, the great service, and the delicious traditional Italian food. As one reviewer said, it's 'always an amazing date night spot.'
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10. Blue Point Grille
4.7
Exceptional(6627)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 35 times today
Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.
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