Johnny's Downtown

Johnny's Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Keith

   Cleveland3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   I’ll start by saying my wife and my dinner was good, however it did not live up to our expectations or the hype of this restaurant. The other couple we came with had an extremely disappointing experience. The gentleman had ordered the lamb chops and they basically came out looking like overcooked, Kentucky Fried chicken, very thin, very greasy, and not at all edible. He left them on his plate, barely touched, and no attempt was made to compensate. With regard to his wife, she happens to be gluten-free and ask for gluten-free alternatives. How a restaurant in this day and age cannot serve at least one gluten-free pasta dish is a mystery to me. This isn’t some bizarre ailment. This isn’t new, yet this restaurant does not even offer an option. When she ordered her entrée, the waiter made absolutely no attempt to work around her dietary needs. Maybe suggesting that they pan fry the walleye instead of bread it before bringing it out. Needless to say she didn’t have any meal because of the lack of attention of the waiter or the willingness perhaps of the kitchen staff to accommodate somebody with a special dietary need. The overall experience, not great. I doubt we will ever visit this place again. Thank you. 
   

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   Karen VIP

   Washington DC9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic experience. The food and wine were great. Our waiter was excellent. I highly recommend Johnny’s.
   

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   Ruth

   Cleveland2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely wonderful, everything was great, will be back, Matthew our server was very knowledgeable of the menu and very prompt.
   

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   Gennifer

   Columbus1 review

   4.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   this may be the last time we take the time and trouble to go to Johnnys Downtown reasons 1# downtown Cleveland really tore up now no parking had to pay 15 times 3 for 3 cars 45 dollars to park for 6 people 2#bartender needs training all Drinks were the worst i’ve had in years not good for a place like this, watered down on top of the poor mixture with chipped ice just unprofessional . could be i was comparing to a place we stopped in Lexington KY the drinks so good i would drive 3.5 hours back to have another 3# food very average must have changed chef or they just quit caring . 4# deserts were very good ,great choices and very well made and tasteful 5# service outstanding ,took pride in his job well noted
   

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   Michael VIP

   Cleveland5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 28, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent, the escargo was a little to earthy, dirt taste to them more than I am used too. Veal Parm was out of this world and so was the potato grouper. Highly recommend this place.
   

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   Richard

   Seattle12 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   We had walleye and veal medallions. Entrees were bland and under seasoned. Green beans were overcooked. Told us espresso machine was broken and served us burned coffee. Overall disappointing experience.
   

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   Tom

   Cleveland13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 21, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service from Noah was amazing. We had a great time for dinner and it was our first time for most of us.
   

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   BJ

   Cleveland2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Crab & bisque appetizers, veal steak & veal pasta entrees, and black (red?) velvet cheesecake dessert were the stars of our evening. The Ambience and quiet noise level made it comfortable and easy to converse. Service did not make us feel rushed. Other menu choices will have us looking to return.
   

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   Greg VIP

   Cleveland20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service and food were both great. I recommend Johnny’s Downtown for lunch.
   

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    Andy

    Cleveland16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    First time there last night for dinner. Early Saturday, not very full. Beautiful rooms, nice live piano music. Very good cocktails. Service prompt without being pushy. Our group had a variety of pasta, seafood, and meat dishes, and all was good. One person remarked that she felt we could be in New York, placing Johnny's a cut above Cleveland in general. I don't dine right downtown often, but this place is on the list for a return visit. Only complaint is the narrow selection of wine by the glass.
    

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