Best Historic Restaurants in Little Italy

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchCocktail Bar

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Cleveland

Neighborhoods

Cleveland WestDowntown ClevelandOhio CityShaker HeightsTremontUniversity Circle

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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12 restaurants available nearby

How are Featured results ranked

1. Maxi’s Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(383)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 11 times today

Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

2. Edwins Restaurant

4.2

Awesome(2966)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • University Circle

Booked 35 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!

3. SASA

4.9

Exceptional(949)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Shaker Heights

Booked 11 times today

Located at historic Shaker Square, SASA is a Japanese Izakaya restaurant. SASA's menu reflects global inspiration while maintaining the tradition and beauty of Japanese cooking. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, an extensive sake list, and craft beers on tap. Whether a night out with friends, dinner with family, or a business dinner, SASA will create a memorable evening. SASA has a REME HALO® indoor air purification system that uses U.V. filtration & hydro-peroxide plasma to inactivate bacteria & viruses to make our indoor dining room safer than ever.We welcome you to SASA!

4. DANTE

4.8

Exceptional(3295)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Tremont

Booked 21 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.

A photo of Club Room at Fidelity Hotel Cleveland restaurant

5. Club Room at Fidelity Hotel Cleveland

4.5

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 3 times today

An all-day affair for dining, socializing, and meeting, Club Room is a full-service restaurant, bar and lounge. The menu features classic dishes, regional ingredients, a few fresh takes on Cleveland essentials.

6. Blue Point Grille

4.8

Exceptional(6698)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 25 times today

Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.

7. Cloak & Dagger

4.9

Exceptional(1128)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Tremont

Booked 40 times today

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

8. Cleveland Chop

4.8

Exceptional(2242)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 14 times today

We are Cleveland's & Favorite Steakhouse offering a premium experience at an affordable price. Situated in the Historic Warehouse District, the Cleveland Chop is located at 824 West St Clair between W 6th and W 9th street. We are minutes away from downtown hotels, Rocket Mortgage Field House, Progressive Field, Browns Stadium and the Convention Center. We offer dinner, lunch, and our award winning Sunday brunch menu. Please refer to our website for current menu offerings.We will be offering our Easter & Mothers Day Brunch! Please contact the restaurant regarding private functions.

9. Literary Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(293)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Tremont

Booked 20 times today

Come visit our newly updated location at 1031 Literary Road, in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. With a brand new kitchen, we are serving entrees, appetizers and sandwiches 6 days a week. We are open for lunch Monday through Friday and Happy Hour is from 3 - 6 pm.A favorite of area locals for many years, we are located in one of the oldest buildings in Tremont. We have worked hard to preserve the character of the historic location and offer an intimate atmosphere, inventive cocktails and a variety of wine and beers, chef made entrees and appetizers.

A photo of Market Garden Brewery restaurant

10. Market Garden Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(887)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Ohio City

Booked 7 times today

Market Garden Brewery features a 3,000 square foot "American beer garden", three fireplaces, two indoor bars, and private dining space for up to 400. The brewpub features a modern American pub menu featuring local and organic ingredients sourced primarily from our historic neighbor, the West Side Market, and the wonderful farms that dot our community. This dynamic menu is brought to you by our talented chef team. Market Garden is home to a 10 barrel brew house that has brewed up a menu of a dozen beers that span the flavor spectrum from easy drinking session lagers to big beasty ipas and porters. Noted brew master Andy Tveekrem, formerly head brewer at Dogfish Head, is at the helm. We also carry an exciting guest beer list highlighting the ever-changing American craft beer scene along with an extensive liquor & cocktail program focused primarily on American whiskies and spirits from the nation's top Micro-distilleries. Hope to see you in Ohio City soon!

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Jonathan
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •26 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As excellent as it has always been, and the new location is even better. We did the five course tasting menu and it was terrific.
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Edwins RestaurantPrice: Moderate• French• University Circle
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4.2
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AlfredVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My husband and I celebrated each other as fathers last Sunday. How fortunate that we chose The Club Room for that celebration. From the warm greeting of the staff to the graceful service that surrounded us, we felt coddled. The food? Wow. Every single item we ordered was prepared to an outstanding standard, imaginative and palate that exciting. We look forward to returning.
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Club Room at Fidelity Hotel ClevelandPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.5
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PaulVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Very good pasta. I love their sauce and meatballs.
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Maxi’s BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• University Circle
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4.7
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jeanneVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •60 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
the food was perfection. the sword fish was beyond wonderful!!! i would love to know how that was done. service was friendly and timely. noise level was little loud but got better as the night went on. beautiful in every way.
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DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
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4.8
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JoelVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 10, 2025
Scandinavian Vietnamese and soft shell crab rolls. Of course Sasa fries and miso soup. Yam tempura. All fresh. Greeted on way in and out. All pleasant
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SASAPrice: Moderate• Sushi• Shaker Heights
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4.9

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