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Maxi’s Bistro, Cleveland, OH

Maxi’s Bistro

4.7 (387)
$30 and under
Bistro
12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 387 people are saying

Maxi’s Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maxi's Bistro in Little Italy offers "wonderful food and ambiance" with a "robust menu" and "excellent pastas." The "great patio seating" enhances the dining experience, and the "friendly staff" and "attentive wait service" ensure a welcoming atmosphere. Despite parking challenges, it remains a "fan favorite" for its "authentic Italian dishes."
387 Reviews
  1. Dalton VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and nice location. Parking in little Italy is difficult, but a beautiful walk either way. Food was really good and the vibe was nice.

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  2. elizabeth

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff and ambience on the back patio were awesome! The chicken piccata was a little chewy- though had good flavor. The linguine sauce was a little thin and didn’t have a lot of flavor. I would recommend this place for the ambience… but the food was kind of mediocre.

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  3. david VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton9 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This used to be one of my favorite spots in little Italy. It’s gone WAY down hill. There’s no wonder there are always open tables. The chicken was so rubbery that I couldn’t cut it. The overall quality was horrible. I had chicken, 1 Martini and a cannoli and my bill was $92 ( for 1 person ). They also automatically ad 20% to your bill so be careful when tipping ( we were a small party of 5). They also charge extra per person if you split the bill so beware. I did not feel any need to argue with them since I will never be returning to that restaurant. It is such a shame because we used to go there multiple times a month and now it has become borderline disgusting. .

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  4. Dwayne VIP

    Columbus13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic meal, great patio seating, very good service!

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  5. Peter VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fan favorite! Summer means sitting outside at Maxi’s sipping a cocktail and enjoying wonderful Italian food. Make sure to try the calamari and caprese!

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  6. Paul VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good pasta. I love their sauce and meatballs.

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  7. Lester

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner and Little Italy never disappoints. The bolognese was excellent and so was the lobster ravioli. The only complaint was that the lobster sauce had a little too much cognac in it and it overpowered the ravioli. It still was an excellent dish!

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  8. Tom

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and nice ambiance on the back patio. Service was very good. Overall was pricier that expects though with everything being so good, we had a few more drinks, driving the cost up!! Questa è la vita!!

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  9. Carol

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic time on the patio celebrating a birthday. Will definitely go back. Our waiter was excellent and offered suggestions for dinner.

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  10. Robert VIP

    Anchorage / Alaska8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My second time dining at Maxi’s. I brought a few friends here based on my first dining experience back in October of 2024. My experience in October was great. Last evening was disappointing at best. I was frankly embarrassed that I had built up this restaurant to be terrific and it wasn’t. Not sure if they have had a change in Chef’s ? Inconsistency at very least is a concern!

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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 387 OpenTable diners.

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. University Circle

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Maxi’s Bistro

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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
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