Johnny's Downtown

Name: Johnny's Downtown
Address: 1406 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44113
Telephone: (216) 623-0055
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (685)

$31 to $50

Italian

1406 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Romantic

Johnny’s Downtown, opened in 1993, is similar to the original Johnny’s Bar on Fulton Road, featuring pasta, veal and fish. The setting, a refurbished 1860’s Warehouse District building, formerly a general store, is the drinking and dining spot of locals and business people alike. Joseph Fall, the executive chef, oversees the food operations and is responsible for our crafting our signature dishes and creating daily specials. There are several wines by the glass to choose from and the wine list has nabbed an Award of Excellence from the Wine Spectator. There is piano music in the bar featuring Mike Petrone Monday-Friday, and Cliff Habian on Saturday evenings.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(216) 623-0055
Website
http://www.johnnyscleveland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1406 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
Neighborhood
Cleveland West
Cross street
Frankfort
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Homemade Chili$8.25
Topped with cheddar cheese and red onions
Chicken Tenders$8.95
4 Tenders with fries. (Wing Sauces - Hot, Mild, BBQ, Garlic Parm, Cajun Dry Rub, Jerk Dry Rub or Sweet Thai Chili
Mozzarella Marinara$10.95
Sauteed & Stuffed Calamari$18.95
Stuffed with bread crumbs, pncetta, red & green peppers, romano cheese. Sauteed with fresh herbs finished with a sherry marinara
Stuffed Banana Peppers$18.95
Sauteed veal & romano cheese with marinara

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$8.50
with walnuts & blue cheese with balsamic vinaigrette
Traditional Caesar Salad$10.50
Romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, parmesean cheeese, garlic croutons (Add Chicken $6.00)

Sandwiches

World Famous Burger$10.75
Half pound burger served with pickl, lettuce, tomato & onion
Turkey Club$12.50
Turkey, swiss, bacon & tomato on wheat bread
Fired or Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.50
plain or tossed in your choice of wing sauce

Entrees

Potato Crusted Grouper$52.95
Sauteed & oven baked - served with lemon butter
Veal Parmesan$36.95
Breaded veal with melted mozzarella and linguini marinara
Char-grilled Filet Mignon$60.95
With portobello, cabernet demi glace & garlic
Veal Meatballs & Linguini$31.95
with marinara sauce

What 685 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Johnny's Downtown offers an "upscale and very charming atmosphere" with "fantastic" service, often highlighted by knowledgeable and friendly staff. Diners enjoy a variety of pasta, seafood, and meat dishes, with "excellent" food and wine options. Although some experiences vary, the ambiance and service remain notable strengths.

685 Reviews

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William
Cleveland / Akron / Canton9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from the waitress to the food was excellent!!!
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Derek
Los Angeles14 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent the service was even better!!!
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Linda VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great server, and the food was delicious. Loved the ambiance
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Alexander L VIP
Las Vegas4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Place has unfortunately gone down hill in my opinion. The food was not fresh tasting. The table cloth was dirty and had dead bugs all over it, including on the bread plates. It was a 6:00pm on a night where the CAVS were playing a home game and was completely dead in here. Only 2 other tables were taken up. The front door was also locked when we walked in. They had to have 3 different employees and the valet try to get the door open. I guess the lock was acting up and locking on its own ha. It was a strange feeling. The place has always been a staple, but it was sad to see how mediocre it was this evening.
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John VIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere/ service was fantastic .. love the old charm
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Erin
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Johnny’s never disappoints! Mike makes the evening so much fun!
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Dewey VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth1 review
1.0
Dined on April 29, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This was the worst experience ever. I asked for lemon twist and was told they didn’t have any and it got worse from there.
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Keith
Cleveland / Akron / Canton3 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
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, D.C. Area9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
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
Cleveland / Akron / Canton2 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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Johnny's Downtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 623-0055.

Johnny's Downtown is rated 4.4 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 18, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

1406 West 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Frankfort
Neighborhood
Cleveland West
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.johnnyscleveland.com/
Phone number
(216) 623-0055

Johnny's Downtown

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Menu

Starters

Homemade Chili$8.25

Chicken Tenders$8.95

Mozzarella Marinara$10.95

Sauteed & Stuffed Calamari$18.95

Stuffed Banana Peppers$18.95

Salads

Mixed Green Salad$8.50

Traditional Caesar Salad$10.50

Sandwiches

World Famous Burger$10.75

Turkey Club$12.50

Fired or Grilled Chicken Sandwich$11.50

Entrees

Potato Crusted Grouper$52.95

Veal Parmesan$36.95

Char-grilled Filet Mignon$60.95

Veal Meatballs & Linguini$31.95

What 685 people are saying

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