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Il Venetian, Cleveland, OH

Il Venetian

4.8 (1027)
$31 to $50
Italian
100 East St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alberto Leandri
  • Private party facilities
    Elegant private ballroom and boardroom centrally located at Key Tower. Floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows with panoramic views of the downtown Cleveland cityscape and Lake Erie.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Cleveland
  • Parking details
    Valet, Street Parking, Hotel Parking, Surrounding Parking Garages and Lots
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,027 people are saying

Il Venetian reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Romantic

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Venetian offers an outstanding dining experience with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and a "beautiful ambiance." Guests rave about the "homemade pasta," "incredible calamari," and "fantastic desserts" like tiramisu. The attentive staff and accommodating service enhance special occasions, making it a top choice for Italian cuisine lovers in Cleveland.

1,027 Reviews
  1. Mariya

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was fantastic, service impeccable. Will definitely go again soon.

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  2. Brent VIP

    Salt Lake City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent and the service was friendly and attentive. Had a wonderful time and highly recommend.

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  3. INDHIRA

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exquisite! The savory and sweet dishes were on point! The presentation and service was exceptional. It was a great choice to celebrate Mother’s Day. It’s my third time there and it’s been better each visit.

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  4. Marina VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    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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  5. Michael VIP

    Cleveland38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing meal, the staff is great, the food is delicious, and the Veal Parm chop is king of the hill. We are never disappointed here, it’s definitely my go to place downtown.

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  6. Mike

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meatballs ever.

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  7. Jesse

    Cleveland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I took my wife there for her 40th birthday. The staff was nice and helpful with questions. The pasta was delicious, and anyone who likes coffee the affagoto with the tiramisu is a perfect dessert.

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  8. ROBIN VIP

    Cleveland25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is wonderful! The food is fantastic, the employees are amazing and even the valet attendants are beyond friendly. The manager, Bob, is one great guy! If you have a special occasion, this is the place to go!

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  9. Lynnette VIP

    Cleveland36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal, so fresh and full of flavor. The service and quiet space was perfect for a lunch meeting

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  10. brenda

    Cleveland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were excellent! The hostess who greeted us was charming and attentive. Our server was accommodating and went above and beyond to make it a wonderful experience. The chef did great with some dietary restrictions at our table. They were accommodating to those requests and did not make it an issue. The atmosphere is not as nice as I would have expected. The restaurant is small and the tables are close together. Overall a great experience.

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FAQs

Il Venetian offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 241-4800.

Il Venetian is rated 4.8 stars by 1027 OpenTable diners.

Il Venetian does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. Downtown Cleveland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Il Venetian

100 East St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44114

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Cleveland
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–6:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet, Street Parking, Hotel Parking, Surrounding Parking Garages and Lots
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alberto Leandri
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Elegant private ballroom and boardroom centrally located at Key Tower. Floor-to-ceiling wraparound windows with panoramic views of the downtown Cleveland cityscape and Lake Erie.
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