Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.4

111 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Charming
Neighborhood gem

Carpe Raci Italian Restaurant in downtown Brecksville, OH, offers a modern twist on classic Italian dishes, along with Mediterranean and American-inspired fare. Located at the corner of Route 82 and Route 21, just 15 minutes from Downtown Cleveland and 5 minutes from I-77, the restaurant provides an inviting, contemporary atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The menu features high-quality pastas, fresh seafood, juicy steaks, and more, all crafted with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The carefully curated wine list offers both Italian and domestic options, while the craft cocktail menu impresses with expertly mixed drinks. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a casual night out, Carpe Raci combines impeccable service, delicious food, and a sexy ambiance, making it a top choice for those seeking a memorable dining experience in Brecksville.

Carpe Raci is open for lunch service Tue - Fri and dinner service Tue - Sat, with Aperitivo Hour from 4pm - 6:30pm every night.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(440) 526-8100
Website
https://carperaci.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Flaherty
Private party facilities
Our upstairs event space at our Brecksville location is perfect for corporate events, corporate parties, seminars, large parties, and wedding parties. Featuring a custom menu and an array of setup options, we can help you craft a stress-free experience that will leave attendees spoiled and wanting more.

Location
8903 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-2301
Neighborhood
Brecksville
Cross street
Right on the corner of Route 82 (Royalton Rd) and Route 21 (Brecksville Rd)
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
RTA bus stop directly in front of the restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Vegetarian Wine Dinner w/ Larry O'Brien, M.S.
$149.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 3, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Buttered Popcorn Custard marcona almond + murray river salt + apricot caramel Champagne Henriot 2006 Cuvee Hemera $202.99 Braised Salsify green apple granita + compressed apple + leek soubise + red sorrel 2017 Gran Moraine Yahmill-Carlton District Chardonnay $62.99 2020 La Jota Chardonnay W.S. Keyes Vineyard Howell Mountain $127.99 Oeufs en Meurette poached eggs + shiitake mushroom + pearl onion + red wine 2022 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Machado Sta. Rita Hills $87.99 King Trumpet Mushroom au Poivre green peppercorn + confit yukon potatoes + sauteed winter greens + cognac cream sauce 2011 Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon Sycamore Vineyard $258.99 2017 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Montana Knights Valley $138.99

Offers

Aperitivo Hour - Italian Happy Hour Perfected!
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
🍹✨ Welcome to Carpe Raci’s Aperitivo Hour – our traditional Italian take on Happy Hour where the allure of Italy comes alive from 4 PM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday! 🇮🇹✨ Here is what to expect: 🥂 Sip on refreshing $5 Drafts and handcrafted $9 Cocktails + Wine during this exclusive experience. 🍽️ 🍽️ Dive into a culinary adventure with delectable bites starting at $6 – from our special Carpe Cauliflower Nuggets to our signature Meatballs, and don’t forget about our extraordinary Italian Meatboard for only $15.

Popular dishes

warm marinated olives$9.00
castelvetrano + kalamata, herb-infused olive oil, citrus
truffle parmesan fries$12.00
truffled olive oil, grana padano, herbs
mascarpone meatball$12.00
usda prime beef, lou’s garlic sausage, pancetta, pomodoro, prov-mozz, basil
cheese & charcuterie$24.00
rotating selection of three cured meats, three artisanal cheeses, marcona almonds, fig mostarda
salmon rillettes$16.00
smoked + white wine-poached salmon, cucumbers, pink peppercorn, fresh herbs
jumbo shrimp cocktail$21.00
five jumbo oishii shrimp, house cocktail sauce, lemon
crabcake$21.00
5oz superlump cake, fresh herb salad, peppers, lemon, calabrian chili aioli
spaghetti pomodoro$14.00
spaghetti a la chitarra, house pomodoro, grana padano, evoo, basil

Soup + Salads + Pizza

tuscan onion soup$12.00
rich spiced beef broth + braised beef, caramelized red onion, sage, fontina + grana padano
caesar salad$16.00
romaine hearts, gf croutons, white anchovies, grana padano
carpe raci wedge$16.00
boston bibb, sicilian pachino tomato, cucumber, shaved red onion, bacon lardons, smoked blue, buttermilk dill dressing
maplebrook burrata$18.00
charred broccolini, black garlic, toasted pine nuts, charred lemon, herbed breadcrumbs
burrata + pomodoro pizza$18.00
12” cauli crust, burrata, prov-mozz, house pomodoro, balsamic drizzle, fresh basil
fig + prosciutto pizza$22.00
12” cauli crust, 18mo prosciutto di parma, fig, mascarpone, caramelized onions, prov-mozz, cracked black pepper

Entrees

black cod en papillote$34.00
wild-caught, cherry tomato, castelvetrano olives, fennel, baby yukons, capers, lemon, butter, fresh herbs
chicken parmigiano$28.00
spaghetti a la chitarra, pomodoro sauce, maplebrook burrata, broccolini, grana padano, basil
lobster ravioli$32.00
six lobster + ricotta ravioli, langostinos tails, vodka sauce, grana padano, fresh herbs
garganelli bolognese$28.00
rich ragu of prime beef, pork, pancetta, garganelli pasta, grana padano, fresh herbs
strip steak al pepe verde$42.00
grilled 12oz ny strip, duck fat potatoes, charred broccolini, green peppercorn sauce
pan-roasted verlasso salmon$32.00
butter-roasted rutabaga, sauteed winter greens, horseradish + herb cream sauce, charred lemon
italian beef sandwich$22.00
chicago style, braised peppers, giardiniera, stone oven french hoagie, french fries, au jus
lou’s hot italian sausage$28.00
garganelli pasta, roasted fennel cream, wilted spinach, grana padano, toasted breadcrumbs, fresh herbs
carpe raci burger$18.00
1/2# usda prime, adam’s reserve aged cheddar, caramelized onions, calabrian chili aioli, stone oven challah bun, french fries
four-cheese tortelloni$30.00
wild mushrooms, broccolini, lemon cream, toasted pine nuts, grana padano, basil

What 111 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Great for fine wines
Cleveland
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carpe Raci charms with its blend of historical allure and modern elegance. Patrons rave about "delicious food" and an "impressive wine list." The staff's attentiveness and "great service" enhance the dining experience. Noteworthy dishes include gluten-free options and expertly prepared seafood. Despite occasional slow service, it remains a Brecksville gem.

111 Reviews

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Neal
VIP
Cleveland
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed an excellent meal at Carpe Rici recently. We ordered the following items: Charcuterie, Wedge Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Cod, Strip Steak and Salmon. All dishes were prepared very well and tasted great. Service was very attentive as well. We will be back!
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Ann
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first visit. The food was really good. It was creative and prepared perfectly. We arrived a few minutes early but were seated at the bar while we waited. Our wait was short and easy as we were entertained by a friendly server who was very knowledgeable about wine and other libations. The service was outstanding from the young lady who offered to take our coats to our table server who did everything right. Five stars all the way around. We will definitely be back.
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Erika
VIP
Cleveland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great- love the bolognese. Sad to see there’s been a change with the French fries for the appetizer , the skinny fries you used to have were SO good! Hope those come back!
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Dave
VIP
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice, quiet gem in Brecksville. The service and food was extraordinary and the prices very reasonable.
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Gina
VIP
Cleveland
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Tuesday pizza and wine special is fabulous. Had just one server for the whole restaurant seemed to be a challenge. Mentioned birthdays in the reservation notes, and no mention while there. Food was great and will be back.
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Kim
Cleveland
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time there. Everything was very tasty. The Bolognese was definitely my favorite.
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Sharon
VIP
Cleveland
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious! We had the smoked salmon app, chicken Parmesan and the black cod. Service was great! I highly recommend.
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allison
Columbus
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was delicious we got the mascarpone meatball, warm olives, shrimp and Lou’s hot Italian sausage and pasta. Chef’s kiss!
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Kathy
VIP
Cleveland
53 reviews
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. We ate at the bar and the bartender was very friendly and gave good service. It's a great neighborhood restaurant, It's not in my neighborhood, however.
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Diane
VIP
Cleveland
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, took over 20 minutes to get a second glass of wine, will give it a second chance though!
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FAQs

Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (440) 526-8100.

Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

8903 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-2301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Right on the corner of Route 82 (Royalton Rd) and Route 21 (Brecksville Rd)
Neighborhood
Brecksville
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
RTA bus stop directly in front of the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Flaherty
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://carperaci.com/
Phone number
(440) 526-8100
Private party facilities
Our upstairs event space at our Brecksville location is perfect for corporate events, corporate parties, seminars, large parties, and wedding parties. Featuring a custom menu and an array of setup options, we can help you craft a stress-free experience that will leave attendees spoiled and wanting more.

Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Vegetarian Wine Dinner w/ Larry O'Brien, M.S.

Aperitivo Hour - Italian Happy Hour Perfected!

Spaghetti + Meatball

ravioli a la vodka

lobster ravioli

Starters

warm marinated olives$9.00

truffle parmesan fries$12.00

mascarpone meatball$12.00

cheese & charcuterie$24.00

salmon rillettes$16.00

jumbo shrimp cocktail$21.00

crabcake$21.00

spaghetti pomodoro$14.00

Soup + Salads + Pizza

tuscan onion soup$12.00

caesar salad$16.00

carpe raci wedge$16.00

maplebrook burrata$18.00

burrata + pomodoro pizza$18.00

fig + prosciutto pizza$22.00

Entrees

black cod en papillote$34.00

chicken parmigiano$28.00

lobster ravioli$32.00

garganelli bolognese$28.00

strip steak al pepe verde$42.00

pan-roasted verlasso salmon$32.00

italian beef sandwich$22.00

lou’s hot italian sausage$28.00

carpe raci burger$18.00

four-cheese tortelloni$30.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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