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Johnny's Bar

4.8
4.8
720 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Continental

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (216) 281-0055

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Joeseph Fall

  • Private party facilities

    We have two private rooms: The Crystal Room (2-12 Guests) and The Wine Room (12-35)

  • Private party contact

    Lauren Santosuosso: (216) 281-0055

  • Neighborhood

    Cleveland West

  • Cross street

    Trent Avenue

  • Parking details

    Street parking during lunch. Complimentary valet service during dinner hours, in addition to street parking.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 720 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Food

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Best Overall

  • Cleveland

    Best Food

  • Cleveland

    Good for business meals

  • Cleveland

    Italian

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  1. BobL

    Cleveland

    133 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    133 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My wife and I live Johnnys Bar. We were frequent visitors wi th clients when I was in the working world. We have had lunch there quite a few times and it is always fantastic. Great service and a great value too!
  2. KenZ

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always Johnny's provides excellent food and atmosphere. I highly recommend!
  3. CarrieB

    Cleveland

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Johnny’s never disappoints! Great food and fabulous service!
  4. JayM

    Las Vegas

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Always a good place for a business dinner or special occasion. Very loud - walls and ceilings are all wood.
  5. JackieT

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time to Johnny's and it was incredible! Everything from the food, to the service and the wine selection. Highly Recommend!
  6. Unknown

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I haven't been to Johnny's Bar on Fulton for a few years, but I can say they are still just as great as ever. Will be back soon!
  7. KyleW

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Johnny's Bar has been our family's go-to for any and all occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, friends in town, etc. - for over 30 years. It's hard to find white tablecloth service, food that comes out of the kitchen HOT, and the perfect martini. The food is consistently delicious - the menu (and specials) doesn't really change much, but it really shouldn't.
  8. BobF

    Cleveland

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Johnny’s to celebrate our 30th anniversary. As usual, the food was very good. Roy our waiter was excellent. He provided recommendations and did a great job managing our meal. He even bought our dessert, which was very kind of him. This is one of my favorite places in Cleveland and where we go to celebrate special occasions.
  9. GlennMichele

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A hidden gem for lunch. The food never disappoints, same goes for wait staff. Linda will make your time at the bar enjoyable!
  10. FGargano

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Beau and staff so attentive. For 19 years always come in May- Beverly disappointed. Gargano’s are a YES!
  11. Ajax

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Super service. Wanted a tad bit more texture on my pan fried scallops. Crème brûlée was fine but I’ve had much better locally. They ran out of tiramisu and we were the second couple in the joint? Overall an enjoyable experience at one of Cleveland’s iconic restaurants!
  12. DateNightReviews

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fantastic meal at Johnny's Bar! Our entrees were amazing and the service was perfect. Thank you for making our evening so nice!
  13. GlennMichele

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food Awesome staff and even more Awesome host. “Beau”
  14. Pedro

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was outstanding! Items came out in a timely fashion, and were prepared to order. The place is intimate, noisy as hell, but it does have an energy not found in many restaurants. Always a treat to go to Johnny’s Bar on Fulton! Bring your appetite and a good strong voice! Bon appetite!
  15. RashadW

    Indiana

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is phenomenal!! The food was top notch and the service was as well. Love this place and how wonderful the atmosphere is!! Such a great place to eat!!!
  16. DarrylV

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Johnny’s on Fulton remains one of the best dining experiences in Cleveland. Toughest decision is which of the 3 veal chops to order. Having eaten at the best Italian restaurants and steak house’s in the Country, I will say the veal is second to none. I will be back soon.
  17. MouseMom39

    Cleveland

    91 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    As always, Johnny’s was packed and a bit noisy…people know a good thing when they experience it, and keep coming back! While our table for two was in the bar, making it a less than ideal because every time the door opened it got chilly, the food and service (thanks, Natalie) more than made up for it. My tender mussel appetizer in a delicious butter sauce was wonderful, and my husband’s veal stuffed banana peppers were outstanding, as always. I opted for a simple grilled veal chop (very good!), and my husband loved his potato encrusted grouper. We asked for help in selecting a wine to go with both of our dinners, and the suggested bottle was the perfect accompaniment to our meals. We will be back soon!
  18. KenZ

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have been coming to Johnny's Bar for over 20 years and their food and service is top notch. Definitely recommend this establishment to others.
  19. jfairway

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome and so was Glenn!
  20. JohnP

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bo and his staff are excellent while serving the best food in the city !
  21. WILLIAMW

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great place as it has been for years. New server struggled a bit and was slow. I guess in today’s world that is not uncommon anymore.
  22. ColinL

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant,always consistent
  23. kathleenm

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Service very slow
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The menu has changed quite a bit and is not as varied as it once was. Having said that, the food we did order was great! Didn’t love that we ordered a Pinot - not in stock; ordered a different Pinot - also not in stock. Their suggested alternative was fine but not what we were hoping to have. Server was great!
  25. Alexama

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Johnnys on Fulton is pure perfection. From the atmosphere to everything on the menu. Best restaurant in Cleveland…hands down!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Thank took my boyfriend out to celebrate his birthday. We have been to Johnnys once before, and remembered how excellent the food was. We were not disappointed. We love the veal stuffed peppers. The red sauce here is excellent, and they give you plenary of it, which is great for dipping your bread in. Both of our meals were perfect, as was the wine and the service.
  27. PaigeF

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our absolute favorite place in Cleveland! Food, service, and ambiance were all 5 stars, per usual.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This Linda was amazing. Never have I ever had such amazing service. I will be back once a week.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great time with friends! Our meals were delicious as always!
  30. Barry

    Cleveland

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific food ,drinks and service. Unfortunately the prices on some dishes, like steaks, went up a lot; and some portions on some other dishes seemed to have shrunk —somewhat to compensate for inflation. It remains a terrific restaurant. .
  31. rasa

    Cleveland

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We were celebrating two birthdays and indicated that on the reservation…that was overlooked
  32. Rhonda

    Kansas City

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was fantastic!!
  33. DavidA

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Always does an excellent job with the food, atmosphere, and service!
  34. carotidguy

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An excellent meal. Attentive service without being smothering. Timely food appearing at the table. Engaging, personable waitress. Not inexpensive but you get what you pay for.
  35. LynneB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place!
  36. Thomas

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the filets rare and bone-in veal shanks that were both amazing.
  37. Python

    Cleveland

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The only reason I didn't give the Food a 5-star rating is that one of my sausage-stuffed banana peppers didn't have the spicy seeds removed, which caused me to choke and lose my breath for almost a minute because of the great heat. My guest was somewhat concerned at seeing me in distress. So, I guess I'd ask that the kitchen staff ensure they remove the spicy seeds from their banana pepper appetizer so another patron doesn't experience the intense heat and breathing difficulties I endured for a somewhat frightening few minutes.
  38. Disappointed

    Cleveland

    40 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Have not been here in a few years. Food was mediocre not bad not great. Felt very cramped in my space as table is not big enough to even have our appetizers there. I wanted to love the evening the food and the atmosphere as I had for many years But it was just eh
  39. GlennMichele

    Cleveland

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    great food, great service, even greater management!
  40. LarOhio

    Cleveland

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic! Johnny’s is that neighborhood gem! Never disappoints. We’ve been enjoying dinners here for more than 10 years. We had a party of 6 for a Friday night dinner. Great service…incredibly welcoming…what true service is all about! Can’t wait for our next time at Johnny’s on Fulton.

FAQs

Johnny's Bar does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Johnny's Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 281-0055.

Johnny's Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 720 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Johnny's Bar

3164 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH 44109

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Trent Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Cleveland West

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, Continental

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking during lunch. Complimentary valet service during dinner hours, in addition to street parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Joeseph Fall

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (216) 281-0055

  • Private party facilities

    We have two private rooms: The Crystal Room (2-12 Guests) and The Wine Room (12-35)

  • Private party contact

    Lauren Santosuosso: (216) 281-0055

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