Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Cleveland

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Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Italian cuisine in Cleveland? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Johnny's Bar

4.9

4.9 (852)

$50 and over

Italian

Cleveland West

About the restaurant

The original Johnny's serving fine Northern Italian Cusine. Opening in the 1920’s as Louise’s Garden, a restaurant that would flourish into the most reputable dining establishment in Cleveland. Renamed Johnny’s Bar in 1952, this neighborhood eatery located on Fulton Road serves authentic Italian food in an inviting atmosphere with private dining and patio dining available weather permitting.

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DonVIP

Dined 4 days ago

What a great find! Outstanding Northern Italian! Everything we had was beyond expectations. Great wine list, excellent service from our waiter Roy. Food was beyond what we expected!

Valerio's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (970)

$31 to $50

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

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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John

Dined 2 days ago

Meravigliosa! Thanks for the incomparable fare and the accommodation.

Giovannis

4.8

4.8 (2002)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beachwood

About the restaurant

Since 1976 Giovanni's continues to serve Cleveland outstanding Italian cuisine & a unique dining experience. Giovanni's has been awarded the Di Rona, AAA & Wine Spectator Award, Cleveland Magazine "Silver Spoon" Award (Best Italian Restaurant & Best Italian Restaurant in Northern Ohio) several times over the years. The wine cellar, classified as one of the country's finest with over 800 selections, earned Wine Spectator's Grand Award.
Giovanni's recent renovation brings the atmosphere more in tune to today's feelings. The Picasso Room with wood paneling, distinctive artwork, fireplace & elegant French doors, seating up to 30, is ideal for corporate & social functions.
The imaginative cuisine offers surprising variations of classic recipes including handmade pastas, seafood, veal, lamb, beef & game. Elegance & first class service are an experience not to be missed. The more casual lounge & bar areas are excellent alternatives serving the same menu as the main dining room.

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LynnetteVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food exceptional as was the service. I will certainly be back.

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4.8

4.8 (86)

$50 and over

Italian

Hudson

About the restaurant

Porta Rossa is a high-end yet approachable Italian-themed restaurant, renowned for its exquisite steak, seafood and pasta dishes accompanied by a perfectly curated wine list and cocktail menu. Step through our iconic red door and experience a delightful dining atmosphere that perfectly blends modern elegance and warmth. Now located in Flip Side's charming former space, Porta Rossa is your destination for unforgettable flavors and exceptional service.

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Rick

Dined on Apr 29, 2025

Remarkable meal and our server was insightful and conversational. Really took the experience to the next level. Cannot wait to return.

Mario Fazio's Italian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (289)

$31 to $50

Italian

Willoughby

About the restaurant

Please call the restaurant to obtain reservations!
440-585-3883- Reservations can be available when you call.
Welcome to The Original Mario Fazio's!! We are passionate about food and beverage. We are in our 46th year of business and our goal is to be a beloved tradition in our community and for you. We feel honored to have shared in so many experiences and celebrations with our guests! At Mario's we embrace seasonal cooking, new ideas, and value our lifelong traditions. We are looking forward to your visit!

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Tim

Dined on May 3, 2025

Great food and service with quiet, relaxing atmosphere.

La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.8

4.8 (1910)

$30 and under

Italian

Little Italy

About the restaurant

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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John

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, wonderful atmosphere in a fantastic urban neighborhood. Owner Terry, and all staff, were gracious and welcoming.

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4.8

4.8 (1024)

$31 to $50

Italian

Downtown Cleveland

About the restaurant

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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MarinaVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always amazing! Robert (the manager) is always so attentive and Alia, the host, is so warm and friendly - and the food/service is fantastic!

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Experience

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LockKeepers

4.8

4.8 (5155)

$30 and under

Italian

Valley View

About the restaurant

Lockkeepers, a Cleveland tradition, features Italian cuisine in a comfortable, yet sophisticated setting.

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DaveVIP

Dined 2 days ago

great venue-excellent food-great service-constantly great!

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Bar Italia Lakewood, Ohio

4.7

4.7 (1345)

$30 and under

Italian

Lakewood

About the restaurant

Fresh Pasta, Homemade Sauces!

Italian specialties such as Chicken Marsala, Lasagna, Bucatini Bolognese .

Complimentary delivery, or curbside pick up.

Featuring family style carryout!

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Donna

Dined 4 days ago

Great food! Great service! Fun place to go. Love the “open air” vibe.

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Luca West ITALIAN CUISINE

4.7

4.7 (2086)

$31 to $50

Italian

Westlake

About the restaurant

Luca West features high-end modern Italian served in a classy, Tuscan setting. Diners will find many of their favorite dishes that made Chef Luca’s Italian Cuisine such a grand success in downtown Cleveland. But new to Luca West are a number of unique menu choices that will become new favorites, for our new friends on the west side of Cleveland.

The wine program at Luca West meets the standards of the most adventurous wine fan, including our globally expansive list of wines by the glass.

Reservations are recommended.

Please contact us for private dining and seasonal patio options.

Live music every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on the patio weather permitting June to September. Please see our website for the calendar of musicians. https://www.lucawest.com/

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Candace

Dined 2 days ago

I absolutely love this place. Food is absolutely AMAZING! Service is amazing.

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