Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. University Circle
Maxi’s Bistro, Cleveland, OH

Maxi’s Bistro

4.6
4.6
194 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro
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

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 194 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

194 Reviews
  1. jadeez

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Requested outside and was told nothing was available. Sat inside which was very tight and hot and noisy. Server was rushed and wanted to take order immediately. A four piece of bread was served and they never brought more. Apps were served then dinner came right after so there was no room in the table. Chicken parmigiana was good as was the mussels and spaghetti. The carbonara and bolognese were served in a large plate with a small center bowl that held about a cup and a half of pasta. Super small portions.

    Is this helpful?

  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A beautiful experience and great food for the price.

    Is this helpful?

  3. ToniB

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always great and we love t(e all seasons patio

    Is this helpful?

  4. JamesP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great attention to making your visit and dinner special.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Herb

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome awesome awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Is this helpful?

  6. diner

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Very good appetizers (mozarella and tomato salad and calamari) . Entrees were nice. Flies around our indoor table were a negative. Good service.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Clevelandrestaurants

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience4
    Unfortunately, the food has gone downhill here. I'm very unimpressed with the quality of the dishes and it doesn't feel like it's worth the cost. I love this restaurant so much though - especially the back patio - that I will likely keep coming back :-/

    Is this helpful?

  8. debral

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly outstanding in every way!! Amazing server, Terek, very knowledgeable and attentive and personable. Excellent delicious food. Great atmosphere on the back patio. Most highly recommended!!

    Is this helpful?

  9. BarbaraA

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Food used to be so much better. We were not impressed at all.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Robert

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place to eat and drink. Six of us dined together and each had something different. Everything was incredible. Definitely recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  11. TIMK

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic Even though we are west siders this is our "go to"!

    Is this helpful?

  12. NickP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was good. Service was excellent. I would return.

    Is this helpful?

  13. CarolD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Little Italy. Their red sauce is outstanding. Service is always delightful and the ambiance is wonderful, inside or outside.

    Is this helpful?

  14. Emily

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a terrific meal on the beautiful garden patio. Our only gripe was that our server brought out all dishes at once rather than waiting to bring the entrees out after we finished our salads and appetizers. Otherwise, it was a terrific meal.

    Is this helpful?

  15. JessicaB

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Service was fast and cordial. Food was fresh and delicious. For the price we should have gotten more than 4 lobster ravioli. Our table was positioned in front a huge ac blower unit. My husband and I sat next to each other on the opposite side of the table so it wasn't blowing directly on our backs. Instead we watched the employees come in and out of a side gate and process orders from the stand.

    Is this helpful?

  16. Skw3

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience4
    There was no air conditioning and it was sweltering in the restaurant, impossible to enjoy the experience. Pizza was excellent the other entree okay. Sparkling wine was served at room temperature, not good.

    Is this helpful?

  17. DarrinS

    Cleveland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Sat inside,no A/C so wish we would have sat outside,food was great sevice was great.

    Is this helpful?

  18. AlbertT

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My go to place in Little Italy, good food out of a very small but efficient kitchen.. year round patio is great.

    Is this helpful?

  19. Louie

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect food, perfect service and atmosphere every single time! Will forever be back

    Is this helpful?

  20. Kristen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, relaxing vibe in the garden patio.

    Is this helpful?

  21. Dalhface

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and drinks! The service was fantastic too, will def be back.

    Is this helpful?

  22. joshuad

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always amazing. appreciate the family for their service each time.

    Is this helpful?

  23. Donna

    Cleveland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I ordered my steak medium, it was a little over done, not that it wasn't good & usually I don't eat steak when I'm in Little Italy but have had more then my share of pasta lately. I guess if I ever have it again I will order medium rare

    Is this helpful?

  24. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and my wife had a great time together on our anniversary date last night thank you

    Is this helpful?

  25. XORegular

    Cleveland

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meals as always. Great service, and beautiful patio.

    Is this helpful?

  26. DavidR

    Orlando

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome! We had the stuffed banana pepper as an appetizer which was incredible. The bread came very hot with an olive oil cheese and garlic dipping sauce which was delicious. We had the arugula salad which had the perfect amount of dressing on it. Chicken piccata was chosen for the entree and it was cooked perfectly and also had red bell peppers mixed in with the delicious sauce and capers. I highly recommend this restaurant! Our waitress was also very good.

    Is this helpful?

  27. Bob412

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Delicious, traditional Italian dinner in a great atmosphere.

    Is this helpful?

  28. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We sat on the outside front patio and it was so nice. The food was delicious and the service was great

    Is this helpful?

  29. CaveatEmptor

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We ate on the patio. The service was excellent, fast and very courteous (of course we were courteous to the staff)! The was, as usual, excellent, right down to the dessert!

    Is this helpful?

  30. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Bartender poured a very nice Negroni. The lobster ravioli was delicious and delicate. Our first, but not our last reservation!

    Is this helpful?

  31. Karmin

    Cleveland

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was absolutely wonderful from start to finish! Maxis is always wonderful, but our server, who was also the bartender did such a great job. He didn’t rush us, and every course was timed perfectly. Our drinks were delicious too and we can’t wait to go back!

    Is this helpful?

  32. snickles

    Cleveland

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Our party of 4 thoroughly enjoyed dinner! The lobster ravioli are Amazing! Biggest disappointment...no gluten free pasta or pizza option. When asked, the server said I could have a salad with chicken.

    Is this helpful?

  33. RobertS

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our FAVORITE restaurant!!!! You will not be disappointed.

    Is this helpful?

  34. ChrisJ

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We asked for the rear patio on our reservation, but we were sat on outside sidewalk patio. It was a great place to eat, relax and people watch. Maxi's is a great place for a drink and the food is always tasty.

    Is this helpful?

  35. Emily

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    The waiter was not friendly at all. I had to ask twice for something before he finally got it for me. I have been there before and I had a great experience, but this time the waiter sort of ruined it.

    Is this helpful?

  36. RachelD

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  37. EmilyD

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    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.

    1 person found this helpful

  38. PrashanthS

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    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

    Is this helpful?

  39. BobR

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  40. 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!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

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

Maxi’s Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 194 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 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • 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
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant reservation software
  • Industry insights
  • Hospitality resources
  • Marketing resources
  • Operation resources
  • How to open a restaurant
  • For restaurants
  • For restaurant groups
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2023 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
Rentalcars Logo
OpenTable Logo