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Valerio's Ristorante, Cleveland, OH

Valerio's Ristorante

4.9
4.9
759 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 13 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
    (216) 421-8049
  • 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 759 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

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  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

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    Best Service

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Value

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

  • Cleveland

    Best Service

  • Cleveland

    Best Value

  • Cleveland

    Italian

759 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful evening! Great food and excellent service!

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  2. Kathleen

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The valet service makes a big difference. Food amazing as always, except, to my taste, the tuna tartare was too sweet and unsurprising. The salmon, however, was lovely. Cooked just long enough. My guest from out of town was charmed by the neighborhood.

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  3. ClayBuck

    Cleveland

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have started a new season at Severance Hall with the Cleveland Orchestra and this is the first place and our go-to place for our preconcert dinner. The food is wonderful and the service is excellent. We passed our recommendation on to our son and his wife and now it's their favorite Little Italy restaurant.

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  4. MichaelL

    Denver

    210 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    210 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I haven't been to this hidden gem for a while. It's unbelievable, wonderful.

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  5. Elsie

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valerio’s is our top favorite restaurant in Little Italy. Food and service are always perfect. I had the veal scalloping Funghi. With Cremini mushrooms. Outstanding! Everyone at our table enjoyed their food immensely. Atmosphere is elegant, nice bar area and live piano music. Great place for a special night out without being stuffy.

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  6. LauraW

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always outstanding food and service. Little Italy is always a nice venue to dine and walk around.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience!! Our server Michael was super knowledgeable and helpful as well as very attentive to our needs. Food was very tasty and beautifully prepared. We would definitely recommend Valerio’s to anyone!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Alerio’s is our favorite Italian restaurant. It is so authentic and always delicious!

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  9. james

    Cleveland

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always delicious. Great value highyl recommend it

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  10. MargaretF

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience! The food was delicious. The mussel appetizer with the flavorful tomato sauce was a winner. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is family like and intimate.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We had very nice evening. The place was packed and our server was busy but others stepped in to help with firing our meal. The food was very good - mussels and pasta with clams. The background music was nice but some of the customers were a little loud to really enjoy it.

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  12. TracyT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Service was great. They offered many specials that were not on the regular menu. Waiter did a wonderful job of explaining all. We had a very enjoyable meal.

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  13. AndyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was delicious. We’ve lived here for a year and this is by far the best meal we’ve had in Cleveland. Our server explained all of the specials for the evening, which all sounded fantastic. We started off with a Caprese salad. My only comment would be to add a little bit more basil to that. My wife had the halibut special and I had the osso bucco. They were both delicious. I would strongly recommend this restaurant and will be back again many times over. Well done.

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  14. CC33

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fantastic! The food, the people, the atmosphere.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valerio’s is the best authentic Italian restaurant around! Amazing food, service, and experience

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  16. Fr2020

    Cleveland

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner and Salvatore is an expert host who offers ideas of food and wine pairings. Valerios is a home away from home!

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  17. jbreview

    Charleston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went during the Feast celebration in Little Italy. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Food was excellent and the service was great and the server was outstanding.

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  18. MiaErica

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Anniversary

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  19. Hockeymom

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an incredible meal! We had looked at the menu prior to coming in and thought we had our minds made up. Once Joe, our waiter, went over the amazing specials we were stumped - so many options. We ended up with the seafood stew, osso bucco and they prepared us a smaller portion of their bolognese. Everything was delicious ! We can’t wait for our next visit to Cleveland so we can come back!

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  20. Lovely

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great and delicious! Our waiters first day and never would have known.

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  21. 24DINNER

    Fort Lauderdale

    304 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    304 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Considering the high ratings and reviews , I guess I am in the minority with this review. The dining room is too small ,crowded, noisy when filled and on weekends ,a piano player who does not really play background music. It just made for an uncomfortable evening. Food was mediocore at best and pretty routine Italian favorites. Don't try and close a business deal or charm your date at Valerio's. It won't happen !!

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  22. EdmBest

    Cleveland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The veal osso buco was outstanding and our waiter Cole was tremendous

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  23. NinaM

    Cleveland

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great experience! Save room for the tiramisu!

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  24. Suebee

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter & bartender were extremely knowledgeable & attentive. The food was masterfully prepared, simple flavors at their finest! We can’t wait to return and try other dishes!

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  25. EllenM

    Naples

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valerios is always amazing. The food is fresh and delicious and the service is attentive and friendly. The piano player on the weekends is also a nice touch. Highly recommend.

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  26. JodyI

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at Valerios was amazing! The eggplant appetizer and caprese salad were so fresh. Thanks for a fantastic evening

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  27. GeorgeD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good Italian cuisine with a nice variety to choose from on the menu. We ordered off their special menu and were not disappointed. The ingredients were very fresh and make such a difference. Dessert was fantastic as well. We would go back in a heartbeat.

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  28. Magee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were excellent. Truly an Italian atmosphere that is authentic.

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  29. Martini

    Cleveland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have never been disappointed in the many times I have dined at Valerio's The food is always not just good, but excellent. Same with the service. The menu has many favorites that people order over and over but Valerio also has daily specials of imaginative, delicious appetizers, pasta, and main courses. I consider Valerio's one of the top five restaurant's in Ohio...not just Cleveland.

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  30. Jeddori

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!! My favorite place in Little Italy.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous as usual! Perfect food, amazing service, best place in little Italy!

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  32. FredR

    Cleveland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Overall, we had a great meal at Valerio's Restaurant. The service was excellent. I had the cioppino and my wife selected a veal dish. I managed to eat all of the large array of seafood and at the water's suggestion I took home the remaining broth in a to go container. We decided to have dessert at the gelateria next door which also was wonderful. Overall, we had a delightful evening out in Little Italy.

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  33. ChadL

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Best meal I've had in a year. The Ravioli ai funghi is highly recommended.

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  34. Delicious

    Cleveland

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful and responsible waitress. She brought us everything we asked for and quickly too. She gave us her opinion about the various dishes—all in positives —good better etc and helped with choices. I couldn’t say enough about our experience.

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  35. NottheNorthEndbutgreat

    New York Area

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful and our server/bartender Owen was helpful/knowledgeable.

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  36. Mark

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is always a great dining experience. The best Italian food on the Hill.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience5
    It was… alright. The music and ambience was beautiful but the food was simply disappointing.

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  38. BarbB

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve eaten at Valerio’s a number of times and the food and ambience are always excellent! Service is exceptionally good, too. Everyone really enjoyed their dinner.. it’s always a great experience.

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  39. Fr2020

    Cleveland

    67 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    67 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for an amazing night…Salvatore is terrific and helpful!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Food was really good just really packed with people which put a strain on the staff

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FAQs

Valerio's Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 759 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 13 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
  • 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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