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1. Sunset Kitchen
4.4
Awesome(2)
Price: Moderate
• American • University Circle
Booked 4 times today
Located in the heart of the prominent cultural hub of University Circle; where we're elated to call Case Western Reserve University, MOCA, Cleveland Orchestra and University Hospital our neighbors. Sunset Kitchen & Lounge promises an inclusive, safe, vibrant atmosphere coupled with crafted cocktails and exquisite foods. We look forward to hosting you soon for brunch, happy hour, dinner and any other celebratory occasion
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2. Edwins Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2875)
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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3. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland
4.8
Exceptional(1901)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 34 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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4. Fahrenheit
4.5
Awesome(3442)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 30 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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5. Valerio's Ristorante
4.9
Exceptional(963)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 10 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. Il Venetian
4.8
Exceptional(1012)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 31 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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7. Tutto Carne- Cleveland
4.8
Exceptional(205)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 3 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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8. Table 45
4.6
Exceptional(1217)
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. DANTE
4.8
Exceptional(3283)
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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10. Goma
4.5
Awesome(610)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Booked 34 times today
GOMA is a new Japanese fusion located at the corner of E. 4th and Prospect in downtown Cleveland. As Dante Boccuzzi’s newest restaurant, the menu draws upon Chef Boccuzzi’s worldwide award-winning culinary career, which includes serving as the executive chef at Nobu in Milan, where he worked directly with Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Armani at the flagship establishment. **Validation for parking through East 4th Street Valet is available upon request.
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