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    Borgata Bar

    4.4 (30 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
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    Joel E.

    Brought the wife and a couple of fiends here for my birthday. I had been raving about the food at Borgata and they were curious, so what better place to go on a Friday night? So many great restaurants in Little Italy that it's hard to walk in to a random establishment and not have a great meal. But this little bar tucked away at the corner right before heading up Mayfield hill is a hidden gem. It's not a big place. It's not fancy. It's a "bar". But I promise you... they have GREAT food here! There's always a crowd at the actual bar during the few times I've gone, but for as small as the dining area with tables is, I'm a bit surprised as to why it isn't full of diners more often. Perhaps because they've labeled themselves a "bar" and maybe most passerby's think you can only drink there. So this is my one little way of getting the word out: EAT @ BORGATA!!! You won't be disappointed... Especially if you try the blackened chicken Alfredo! Perfectly seasoned, super tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, with the 3 pieces of the most perfect garlic toast - it's carb heaven on a plate!!! DO IT!! One of the greater things about this establishment is that if you savor and enjoy your meal and drinks patiently enough and not rush out, you'll likely meet the chef as he goes from table to table asking how you are enjoying your meal. Twice I've had a nice conversation with Chef Armun, this time a little extended as we got to know more about each other. One of my friends happen to mention that it was my birthday. Jerk! (something I don't really like to announce). Then something happened when we were done with our meal and were on our way out. Chef Armun stopped us and said "Can you give me 5 minutes? You can't leave yet." I'm confused, but said "oooohkay, sure." A few minutes passes by and comes out with a slice of the most decadent cake with a candle on it and the whole place started singing happy birthday! For sure an occasion I will always remember. And it's things like this that endear places and people near your heart... where and when you truly feel treated as friend or family by a small, local business. To Chef Armun and Borgata... thanks for the impactful experience!! To everyone reading this: EAT & DRINK @ BORGATA! You won't be disappointed!

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    Amy J.

    Food was surprisingly delicious for a bar that looks and feels very divey and not for young lone women to be at really otherwise . The bread pudding was delicious and soft with layers of flavor. It had a caramel sauce and tasteful strawberry fruit accent. The garlic toast was fantastic and a perfect mix of loaded on garlic and butter and not too thick bread so it wasn't dry or hard at all. The salad with shrimp was impressive. The shrimp on the salad (3 for $4) are huge! Yum. The chef came out when I got my food and let me know he labeled everything on the outside which was a thoughtful and helpful gesture! Not too terribly expensive either.

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    Parker W.

    My friend from Tampa came to town last October to visit. I had to work on that Friday and I told him he should take the rapid train from airport to Little Italy and go out explore, maybe check out Museum of Art and some cool architecture, bars and restaurants. His first stop of the day was Borgata Bar. He had a drink right around lunch hour and said this bar was awesome. He said the food was excellent as well. I have been meaning to come here for almost a year now. Finally during the weekend of The Feast I had my chance. Tremendous little classic Cleveland bar. Had the pork cutlet sandwich and it was fantastic. Highly recommend this bar for food and solid Cleveland experience.

    Ordered chicken alfredo and got spaghetti with hardly any chicken in a butter sauce. Won't get food there again.
    Michelle P.

    Ordered chicken alfredo and got spaghetti with butter sauce with hardly any chicken. Bartender was nice but won't get food from there again.

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    Patty M.

    Bartender Kelly is always friendly and handles the whole bar by herself so well! Hamoon the chef clearly takes pride in his work, and Hubby and I got to chat with him for a bit when he brought out our food. As for ambiance, it's SUPER relaxed. Not dive-y, but definitely a place to chill out and have a burger and beer while you watch sports on the TVs behind the bar.

    Bread Pudding

    The bread pudding is so amazing you won't regret ordering it. The service is great too.

    The chicken parmigiana was to die for!!
    Blanca M.

    Back months later and they did it again! Amazing food, vibes, staff, and overall the greatest place. Skip the other places and come straight to here when you are in little Italy!!!

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    Jeff B.

    Unassuming dive bar in Little Italy. Cheap drinks and affordable American Italian vitals. Little Italy needed a no frills blue collar dive bar. It's nice not to pay 10$ for a watered down drink.

    Breaded chicken cutlet sandwich and fries

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    Borgata was such a delightful experience! The food and the people and the karaoke! Loved it all :)

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    Food is always great and the service is fast and friendly. Great place to have dinner without breaking the bank.

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    Service is horrible even if your patron. Worst food and drinks in little Italy. The ambiance is hostile.

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