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Valerio's Ristorante, Cleveland, OH

Valerio's Ristorante

4.9 (975)
$31 to $50
Italian
12405 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
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 975 people are saying

Valerio's Ristorante 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Best Overall

  • Cleveland

    Best Value

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valerio's Ristorante in Little Italy offers an exceptional dining experience with "authentically delicious food," "amazing specials," and "impeccable service." The menu features a mix of classic and modern Italian dishes, including standout items like Gorgonzola Gnocchi and Osso Bucco. Guests rave about the "friendly staff," "fantastic atmosphere," and "warm hospitality," making it a must-visit destination for Italian cuisine lovers.

975 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. g VIP

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton121 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    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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  3. Michael

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. 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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  5. Gabriella VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best experiences you will have in Cleveland or anywhere for that matter - food, service, ambience!!! Highly, highly, highly recommend!

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  6. John

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meravigliosa! Thanks for the incomparable fare and the accommodation.

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  7. Kim VIP

    Austin209 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful food, impeccable service, fantastic experience. The tiramisu was the perfect ending to the meal!

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  8. Alex

    Hawaii20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valerio's is one of the best restaurants Little Italy has to offer. It has a varied menu, friendly staff and pleasant, upscale decor, differentiating it from some others with dated, dark interiors. Their classic Italian menu includes some typical, reliable favorites, but also some more modern dishes and daily fresh seafood and other specials.

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  9. Constance

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff was very kind and knowledgeable and the pasta was delicious! Restaurants is small so you are close to other tables but it’s not too loud!

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  10. William VIP

    Columbus5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All was great except, unfortunately, the osso bucco was chewy.

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Valerio's Ristorante is rated 4.9 stars by 975 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 21 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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