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Valerio's Ristorante, Cleveland, OH

Valerio's Ristorante

4.9 (981)
$31 to $50
Italian
12405 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Valerio Iorio
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    E. 124th Pl.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 981 people are saying

Valerio's Ristorante reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valerio's Ristorante offers an authentic Italian dining experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Known for its "authentic recipes" and "great ambiance," the restaurant features a varied menu with daily specials and an impressive wine list. Despite occasional noise, the "cozy atmosphere" and "friendly staff" make it a must-visit in Little Italy.
981 Reviews
  1. Maggie

    Cincinnati / Dayton2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time dining at Valerio's and we absolutely loved it. We ordered a bottle of Cab for the table, bruschetta special for appetizer, the pomodoro, bolognese, oriechette, and the mushroom veal. All were delicious and the best Italian we've had in Cleveland. We will definitely be back!

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Off the charts fabulous! The entrees are wonderful! The eggplant appetizer and branzino fish are a must! The service is superb! Everything just flows effortlessly. You gotta go!

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  3. Susan

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food. Helpful and efficient staff. Good choices for menu.

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  4. Joy

    Columbus3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was served right out of the kitchen and was hot. The best linguini and clams I have ever had!

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  5. Mark VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love, love, love going to Valerio's. The food is outstanding, the owner and his family treat everyone like they are family, and the atmosphere is very relaxed and inviting. This is our go to place for date night and if I could afford it, every night. Reminds me of sunday dinner when I was a kid.

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  6. Beth

    South Carolina4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Same day reservations (3). We used the VIP valet which was very convenient. The food was good. We had a salmon and shellfish dish in red sauce, veal, and lamb chops. They seemed somewhat understaffed and the service reflected that. The space is tight and quite loud, but I liked the energy.

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  7. Susan

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It's a very small restaurant but charming. There was a piano player in the front who added to the ambiance. Unfortunately, we were seated at a very small two-top in the back by the bathroom. That made for a lot of traffic and the scent of cleaner from the restrooms. The caprese salad was OK, mozzarella was plentiful and tasty. paper-thin slices of tomato and the merest drizzle of olive oil were disappointing. The orecchetti and sausage was very good. The chicken limone was a bit tough and average. We were not offered bread and later learned we had to request it. Excellent wine selection. The iced tea was bitter and when we asked to have it taken away, our server seemed annoyed and smelled the tea as if we were lying. They did offer to brew more, but we declined. When we made the reservations, it asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. This was my birthday dinner so I noted it. Nothing was said to us while we ate so I don't know why they bothered to ask. We were disappointed enough that we skipped dessert and just wanted to leave. This restaurant came highly recommended but it wasn't a great experience for us. Everyone there seemed to have a great time and enjoy their food so perhaps it's just us.

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  8. g VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton124 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time it’s outstanding experience of dining! The care in expertise by Valerio and the staff (thank you so much Amanda) is genuine and authentic! Thanks for a great night!

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  9. Michael

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service are both consistently great. By far our favorite restaurant on the strip.

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  10. Kristen VIP

    Columbus4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our new favs. Authentically delicious food and amazing specials daily. You cannot beat the Gorgonzola Gnocchi. We get it as an appetizer every time.

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Valerio's Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 981 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United States
  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
  4. Cleveland
  5. Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Valerio's Ristorante

12405 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E. 124th Pl.
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Valerio Iorio
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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