Maxi’s Bistro

Name: Maxi’s Bistro
Address: 12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44106-1923
Telephone: (216) 421-1500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

158 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(216) 421-1500

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(216) 421-1500
Website
http://maxisbistro.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923
Neighborhood
University Circle
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Little Neck Clams (One Dozen)$17.00
Sauteed in a white wine and garlic sauce or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
Calamari$16.00
Lightly dusted with flour & flash fried, then sauteed in olive oil with fresh garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and fresh tomato basil sauce
Bruschetta Classico (5 Pieces)$12.00
Garlic toast with tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice
Bruschetta Rustica (5 Pieces)$14.00
Garlic toast, with roasted red pepper coulis, goat cheese, kalamata olives, and parmesan cheese
Bruschetta al Salmone (5 Pieces)$15.00
Garlic toast, with Mascarpone cheese, capers and smoked salmon
Fried Fresh Mozzarella (8 Pieces)$15.00
Breaded and served on a bed of fresh tomato basil sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese
Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers (2 Peppers)$15.00
Stuffed with Italian Sausage, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese, served on a bed of fresh tomato basil sauce
Stewed Tripe$15.00
With Carrots and celery, finished in a fresh tomato basil sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
Sauteed Frog Legs$16.00
Sauteed with fresh & roasted garlic, parsley, and butter
Escargot de Bourgogne$15.00
With garlic, parsley, butter, and portabella mushrooms
Mussels$16.00
Sautéed in a white wine and garlic sauce or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
Cauliflower$14.00
Roasted and tossed with jalepeno sauce
Sauteed Escarole$14.00
In olive oil with fresh garlic, fresh tomato basil sauce, and Parmesan cheese
Prosciuttto Platter$17.00
Prosciutto di Parma, Asiago cheese, Sicilian green olives, garlic Toast

Salads

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Salad$13.00
Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Tomato, Red Onion & Caper Salad$10.00
Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Mixed Mesclun$10.00
Young, small greens with sun dried tomatoes and a side of balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula Salad$12.00
rugula, red onion, pecorino romano, tossed with oil and lemon vinaigrette
Burrata Cheese$14.00
Served with sliced tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil vinaigrette

Pastas & Entreés

Linguine with Meatballs$18.00
In a fresh tomato basil sauce with beef & pork meatballs. Topped with parmesan cheese
Calamari Pasta$22.00
In a light tomato basil sauce with linguine, escarole, roasted red pepper and fresh garlic. Topped with parmesan cheese
Clams Pasta$22.00
Tossed with linguine, in a white wine and garlic sauce, or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
Spinach Ravioli$20.00
Stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, in a tomato basil & cream sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese
Penne Pasta Carbonara$22.00
In a cream sauce with sweet peas & proschiutto, topped with parmesan cheese
Mussels Pasta$20.00
Tossed with linguine, in a white wine & garlic sauce or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
Shrimp Marinara$22.00
Tossed with fettuccine in a tomato basil sauce. Topped with fresh basil
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken$22.00
In a nutmeg cream sauce with grilled chicken breast. Topped with parmesan cheese
Bolognese with Papparedelle$22.00
Pork, beef and pancetta based sauce, tossed with papparedelle and topped with Parmesan cheese
Lobster Ravioli$25.00
Tossed in a Cognac cream sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil. Topped with Parmesan cheese
Farfalle$22.00
With Italian sausage, hot banana peppers, red & green bell peppers, garlic & tomato basil sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese
Cavatelli with Meatballs$18.00
In a fresh tomato basil sauce with beef and pork meatballs. Topped with Parmesan cheese
Penne Pasta alla Flavia$22.00
In a vodka, cream, and tomato basil sauce, with shrimp and hot crushed red pepper. Topped with Parmesan cheese

Pizzas

14 inches, with 8 slices

Margherita Pizza$18.00
Butter, garlic, and herb sauce with sliced tomatoes, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheese
Funghi Pizza$18.00
Butter, garlic, and herb sauce with fried garlic, portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Carciofi Pizza$18.00
Butter, garlic, and herb sauce with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, fried garlic and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Meatball Pizza$19.00
Fresh tomato basil, sliced beef and pork meatballs, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Quattro Formaggio Pizza$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, shredded mozzarella and goat cheese
Traditional Pepperoni Pizza$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, sliced pepperoni and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Arugula Pizza$19.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, arugula, Kalamata olives, cherry tomato and prosciutto
Maxi's Pizza$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, Kalamata olives and fresh basil
Gilbert's Pizza$19.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, ricotta cheese, prosciutto, and Kalamata olives
Smoked Salmon Pizza$20.00
Butter, garlic and herb sauce with red onions, smoked salmon, capers, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Quattro Stagioni Pizza$20.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, portabella mushrooms, prosciutto and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Alex Pizza$20.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, stuffed hot pepper with Italian sausage and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Darcy Pizza$18.00
Butter, garlic and herb sauce with hot banana peppers and Kalamata olives, shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses
Gina's Pizza$20.00
Butter, garlic and herb sauce with prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Little Italy Pizza$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and hot crushed red pepper

Meat & Poultry

Chicken Picatta$26.00
Sauteed in a lemon butter sauce, with capers, and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Chicken Marsala$26.00
Sauteed in a Marsala wine and de-glace sauce, with portabella mushrooms and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
12 oz Strip Steak$38.00
Grilled, topped with portobella mushrooms. Served with roasted red skin potatoes
Chicken Cacciatore$26.00
Sauteed in a tomato basil and de-glace sauce, with artichoke hearts, portabella mushrooms and Kalamata olives. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Chicken Parmesan$26.00
Traditional chicken parmesan. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
18 oz Bone-In-Ribeye$45.00
Grilled, served with sauteed portabella mushrooms and onions. Served with a side of roasted red skin potatoes
Veal Scaloppini Picatta$27.00
Sauteed in a lemon butter sauce, with capers, and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Veal Scaloppini Marsala$27.00
Sauteed in a Marsala wine and de-glace sauce with portabella mushrooms and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Veal Saltimbocca$27.00
Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, sauteed mushrooms, and onion, prepared with a white wine garlic sauce. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce

What 158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland
Neighborhood gem

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RachelD
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brought my grandmother and mom here for a girls day. Our server Tarek (apologies if spelled incorrectly) was so kind and quick. The elderflower martinis and meals were outstanding. Originally when I booked it said outside was fully reserved but I left a note hoping we would be able to get and outdoor table in case of cancellation and we were! We will definitely be back.
ED
EmilyD
Cleveland
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the most consistent restaurants around! We’ve never had a bad experience at Maxi’s! The food and service are always top notch.
PS
PrashanthS
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is a good Italian restaurant and usually busy. They do have indoor and covered patio and street seating. The menu is pretty standard. Food is excellent a local favorite of ours
BR
BobR
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience3
Restaurant reviews are a matter of individual taste so take it for what it is worth but I found the food to be disappointing. neither my wife or I found our entrees to be anything greater than average at best, appetizer also disappointing. Maybe the menu items we piked were just not the best ones, but we would not return based on this one experience.
JV
JenniferV
Cleveland
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best patio in little italy! Always a delicious meal, we ate on the patio memorial day weekend and enjoyed the peace and quiet and delicious meal. The linguine with (white) clams was delicious, calamari appetizer amazing and arugula salad perfect. We will be back!
QJ
QuintonJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome dining experience very laid back enviornment with delicious food and drinks
MV
MarioV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Maxi’s to celebrate my daughter’s graduation from John Carroll University. The staff was fabulous snd the food outstanding. I recommend the chicken cacciatore.
WD
WendyD
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall2food3service3ambience1
Margarita pizza had no taste and was way overpriced
ER
EricR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience2
Never been to an Italian restaurant that didn't have garlic powder/salt.
ES
EricS
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable food and service, the best espresso martinis ever!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
1.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall1food4service2ambience2
They do not honor your requests . We arrived at 6:45 and had requested outside dining . They said no bc it was crowded and graduation season. There were tables available . They play favorites to their friends . We will not go back because this was the second time we had a bad experience. A while ago we had a reservation on opentable and when we arrived, they said there was no reservation even though I showed them the reservation on my phone . Goodbye Maxi’s , they are not honorable
C
Cristens
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food. Good drinks. Went to celebrate our daughter’s college graduation. A good time was had by all.
m
mariann
Cleveland
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu. Great service. Patio option. Reservation recommended.
E
Elliot
Cleveland
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Fine standard Italian fare. I enjoyed chicken piccata with generous supply of capers and somewhat surprisingly but very good artichoke hearts and marinated red pepper. Large fresh arugula salad. My wife enjoyed pappardelle bolognese. Side pasta with marinara with my chicken was unnecessary
KI
KevinI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Chef has to be one of the better in the area….every dish was prepared to perfection…in fact it left our party wondering how he did it. The Calamari was simple and yet so tender. The Chicken Cacciatore had me wondering how he seasoned the chicken to get a perfect roast and so very tender. The Montepulciano was some of the best I have since we were in Sicily last year. Incredible experience.
M
Momoffive
Cleveland
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a perfect evening! Food and service was great!
d
deboraha
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice atmosphere, we all enjoyed our meals and nice selection of wines. Our waiter (Fatima M)was friendly and attentive. Saw to it that we completed dessert and settled the check in time for our concert at the Maltz.
EV
EricV
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We’re regulars. The red sauce is the best. From pizza to pasta. Wonderful
n
nitpicker
Cleveland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent waiter, superb meal, great company, perfect night in Little Italy! 🇮🇹♥️
BP
BobP
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tony our server was spot on. The chicken Marsala was very good,and the Veal Saltimbocca was fantastic,have had this before so this a favorite. Tony our server actually ran out of the restaurant to return my umbrella that I forgot! Now that is service. Other places just put items in the lost and found!
MM
MrsMR
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maxi’s is a must try! The food is out of this world delicious. The staff is always attentive, polite and friendly. The owners are amazing too. We live about an hour from Maxi’s but make sure to get there several times a year. It’s clean and the patio is gorgeous. Don’t sleep on this place!!
BL
BenL
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great appetizers, ambiance, and service. Love this place.
SL
SalL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
love coming to this place, food always good. I would share this place with friends
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maxis is a hidden gem in Little Italy. The food was amazing ( a little pricey) but so worth it. The menu is expansive and the bar is great. The staff was amazing. Looking forward to returning.
HT
HollyT
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! It had been a long time since we had been here, putting it back in the rotation!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
We had a great meal and the staff was awesome. I would recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time at Maxi's. The guys were very polite. The space was a tad bit small, but quaint and cozy. They packed our food in to-go trays for us. Drinks were refilled without being asked. The portions sizes of the dishes were phenomenal. The food tasted devine. Pricing was reasonable. We will definitely return in the future.
L
Lanl
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Feel like in a movie. Wonderful food and service. Will be back with friends.
CM
CaseyM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went here with my wife who has celiac for her birthday. They took every precaution in ensuring her meal was gluten free. The waiter (Terrick) was knowledgable, friendly, and seemed to be genuinely interested in doing his job right. We will be back again soon!
EM
EMKAY
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food and great service. Five stars for sure!!
EM
EdwardM
Cleveland
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Maxi's had great food and service. The waiter was friendly and prompt with filling needs.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
Overall the food was very good and the service was excellent. Morgan, our server was very attentive and courteous. After placing our order, she suggested that we might want to share the salad as it was large to go along with our dinner. She said she would put one order in to share but if we wanted to order the second she would easily provide a second quickly. She was correct as one was more than adequate. Her suggestion was well appreciated! I would recommend Maxi’s. As the space is small, reservations are a must.
L
Lori
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered several appetizers as our lunch. Calamari was done to perfection. I suggest trying the stuffed banana peppers. They were all delicious. The wine, a Montepluciano, was so smooth. Maxi's will always be one of my favorites.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
the food came out very fast & it was REMARKABLE!!!!! the server was very nice & the host was very welcoming. Me & my girlfriend love it here & we will be coming back !!
ND
aNDREAB
New England
9 reviews
vip
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
The host was rude, he sat us in a corner table surrounded by 2 walls and told us if we didn't like that table we could wait 2 hours for another table after we had a reservation. Waiter never came over after 20 min we had to ask for the waiter. Completely unsatisfied with our experience with this restaurant and we have eaten at it several times prior.
JB
JackB
Indiana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great customer service. Great food. Reservations always on time.
JK
JohnK
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, my family and I are looking forward to our next night out 5 Stars all around.
S
Shamrock14
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Highly recommend Maxi's. They were very accommodating to our request to turn the music level down for a hearing impaired person. The food is always excellent as is the service!
m
mary
Cleveland
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Wonderful, as usual. Love Maxi’s!!! Always excellent service and food.
ET
EffieT
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our group of six had such an enjoyable time at Maxi's! The food was fantastic; the service was on par; and the ambiance was relaxed and not stressful. Highly recommend Maxi's when visiting Cleveland's Little Italy.

FAQs

Maxi’s Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 421-1500.

Maxi’s Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(216) 421-1500

12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
University Circle
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Cuisines
Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://maxisbistro.com/
Phone number
(216) 421-1500

Maxi’s Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Calamari Pasta

Arugula Salad

Chicken Parmesan

Appetizers

Little Neck Clams (One Dozen)$17.00

Calamari$16.00

Bruschetta Classico (5 Pieces)$12.00

Bruschetta Rustica (5 Pieces)$14.00

Bruschetta al Salmone (5 Pieces)$15.00

Fried Fresh Mozzarella (8 Pieces)$15.00

Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers (2 Peppers)$15.00

Stewed Tripe$15.00

Sauteed Frog Legs$16.00

Escargot de Bourgogne$15.00

Mussels$16.00

Cauliflower$14.00

Sauteed Escarole$14.00

Prosciuttto Platter$17.00

Salads

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil Salad$13.00

Tomato, Red Onion & Caper Salad$10.00

Mixed Mesclun$10.00

Arugula Salad$12.00

Burrata Cheese$14.00

Pastas & Entreés

Linguine with Meatballs$18.00

Calamari Pasta$22.00

Clams Pasta$22.00

Spinach Ravioli$20.00

Penne Pasta Carbonara$22.00

Mussels Pasta$20.00

Shrimp Marinara$22.00

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken$22.00

Bolognese with Papparedelle$22.00

Lobster Ravioli$25.00

Farfalle$22.00

Cavatelli with Meatballs$18.00

Penne Pasta alla Flavia$22.00

Pizzas

Margherita Pizza$18.00

Funghi Pizza$18.00

Carciofi Pizza$18.00

Meatball Pizza$19.00

Quattro Formaggio Pizza$18.00

Traditional Pepperoni Pizza$18.00

Arugula Pizza$19.00

Maxi's Pizza$18.00

Gilbert's Pizza$19.00

Smoked Salmon Pizza$20.00

Quattro Stagioni Pizza$20.00

Alex Pizza$20.00

Darcy Pizza$18.00

Gina's Pizza$20.00

Little Italy Pizza$18.00

Meat & Poultry

Chicken Picatta$26.00

Chicken Marsala$26.00

12 oz Strip Steak$38.00

Chicken Cacciatore$26.00

Chicken Parmesan$26.00

18 oz Bone-In-Ribeye$45.00

Veal Scaloppini Picatta$27.00

Veal Scaloppini Marsala$27.00

Veal Saltimbocca$27.00

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