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    Dal Fuoco

    4.0 (51 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
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    Happy hour drinks
    Katie E.

    I came in for happy hour for the first time and had a really positive experience. Our server was so friendly and helpful. We sat on the patio and I appreciate that you can get the happy hour menu no matter where you sit in the restaurant since so many places are bar-only. I had wine for $5 and my partner had the spiced apple cocktail for $8. We also tried the spinach dip and each had a $10 pizza. The pizzas were good size for one person. I had the mushroom one which was very good. My partner had the mortadella and didn't really enjoy it. He said the meat didn't have a lot of flavor and he had wished he had ordered mine. Other than that, I had a nice time and would like to come back to try some of their other menu items.

    Jordan N.

    Tried here for the first time on Valentine's Day. I can't wait to go back! We had a reservation, which was made easily online. The man at the host stand was warm and friendly. We were seated at a little table (the place is small but packs in a lot of small tables). They were running a valentine special for $99 per couple, and we couldn't pass it up! Wha a deal! We each got a glass or wine. Both were sooooo tasty. And the wine glasses were huge haha! We go a spinach dip. The dip was fine, but the bread was hard as a rock. Completely inedible. Could have chipped a tooth on those! I thought about asking for fresh bread, but our server didn't come by the table very often, and was in such a rush when she did. Then we got a cheese pizza that was sooo good. Tasted just like Italy! Yum! We had to ask for water. Which came in a very small bottle for us to split, which was very Italian, but the bottle was so small. We were thirsty most of our dinner :/ Then we got our entrees. I got the eggplant parm and I WAS OBSESSED! It tasted exactly like Italy! Mmmm. I can't remember what my husband got, but he liked his too. Then we got the Leon mascarpone cake for dessert that was okay! We loved looking at the Italy slideshow of pictures, reminiscing on our own trip to Italy. It was really fun. Overall, I would definitely recommend and visit again !

    Margarita pizza.
    Adam T.

    The pizza was a great lunch treat. The cheese was fresh and its aroma was cheesy and funky! The crust had a great flop, and underneath it had nice subtle char marks indicating a perfect balance of hardness and texture without burning or overcooking. The gentleman who took our order in the phone was polite, welcoming, and friendly. He made the ordering process effortless. Overall the pizza was a perfect treat for lunch on a sunny 70 degree day!

    Menu
    Parker W.

    I asked my mom is she wanted to go out for dinner on this fine autumn Friday and she said yes there is a new Italian place on Clifton. I used to live a block north of the place on 105 and Lake. One of our favorite new places has been La Ville Lumiere which is right next door. I'm happy to see the old neighborhood get more good dining options. I used to just drink at Tick Tock Tavern or Johnny Malloys way back when. The staff at Dal Fuoco was so kind and warm. It's nice to step inside from out in the cold to friendly people. The service was excellent. We had the caprese salad, wedding soup, meatballs, pizza and eggplant. All of it was great. Highly recommend the meatballs and pizza. Nice neopolitan style. The sauce is a nice bright red, fresh tomatoes. None of that dark red thick tomato paste based sauce you find at some other local joints. Prices are very affordable as well. They will be getting a liquor license soon and should have a few bar stools. Nice patio out front so hopefully they will have seating out there if and when we ever get warm weather again. Come try a new local owned joint in a great neighborhood and spread the word! Got the tiramisu to go and just had it, so good! Truly a night to remember.

    Mommas Lasagna
    Randy M.

    Servers were great! Drinks were good! Food was severely underwhelming. They microwave the Lasagna as mine was cooked unevenly. Ambiance was a great vibe with outdoor seating. If you come here, have a couple martinis - chat with the servers, then grab actual food elsewhere.

    Lasagna and eggplant parmesan straight from the brick oven!
    Debbie N.

    My daughter and I made reservations to dine at Dal Fuoco before heading downtown to see a show at Playhouse square. Overall, I would say the dining experience was a experience for me. Our server was David and he was FANTASTIC!!! We were in time for Happy Hour and ordered: Herbed Oil and bread - which was great!!! Cheese Pizza - ummm yummy!!!! Wine for my daughter I ordered 2 Watermelon lemon drop martinis - the little sign on the table said $5 (but I was charged $8 for them - but still a good deal as they were delicious - just confusing) For entrees, I ordered the lasagna - which was fabulous, and my daughter ordered the eggplant parmesan - she had been here one time before and thought it was incredible. Yesterday was not as great and she left a little disappointed. Here's where the stars really come off to make it only three stars versus five as we were leaving. It was in a downpour and I ran down the street to get my car. My daughter was standing by the host. He seemed very nice at first, but then he started trying to educate or something, my daughter on the ways of Italy and telling my daughter that if we were in Italy, the Italians would be very offended that we did not spend 3+ hours at the restaurant - I'm sorry we had a show to go to and we were already there for 90 minutes) and if you were disappointed in the fact that we didn't stay at your establishment for three hours perhaps you'd like to give us our money back as a show of your extreme disappointment. My daughter and her husband recently traveled to Italy and did not stay in any restaurant whatsoever in the two weeks they were there for 3+ hours and never felt like the restaurant proprietors were disappointed in them. Also, he started lecturing my daughter how in America everything is rushed in people are rushing to get out of restaurants and if you walked into their restaurant five minutes before close, they would never rush you out and give you a full course meal that you had intended on having even if it meant staying three hours after close so good to know for all night owls!!!! I honestly don't know what this guy was trying to prove, but he kind of ruined the whole vibe and the whole experience for me with my daughter telling me about this. Anyway, the fabulous food in the exceptional service shouldn't be docked because of this guy who thought he was better than everybody else - gosh I hope he's not the owner and I just gave him my hard earned money and he's offended that I didn't spend 3+ hours in his restaurant. I guess next time I just won't visit Dal Fuoco and I have to try to keep in mind the 3+ hour minimum time commitment when recommending restaurants to my friends.

    Meatballs
    Sarah H.

    Tried this place after seeing it on TikTok. It's very cute and the ambiance is great. The team was very friendly. That said, the food has some opportunities. My husband and I got the meatballs (3/5), spinach dip (3/5), short rib pasta (3/5), and risotto (2/5). As a vegetarian I love Italian restaurants because you can count on them having a pasta I can eat but unfortunately not here. I will say that the pizzas looked good, I'd be willing to try that next time!

    Pine nut pesto pizza and short rib pasta
    Deborah C.

    My friend and I discovered this restaurant yesterday via a Google search. I'd never heard of it before, turns out they opened a few months ago. We ended up going two days in a row because it is that good. I live in Beachwood, otherwise it seriously would've been a third night. Lisa was our waitress both times and she was awesome and had great suggestions. Every single dish we tried was outstanding, like crave-worthy. My friend and I were very pleasantly surprised. The prices are all very reasonable but there is also a happy hour daily as well. The restaurant has an open kitchen, and plenty of seating. It's truly a hidden gem. You will not be disappointed.

    Jenny M.

    Service was excellent, meatballs were incredible and this has gotta be one of the best happy hours in Cleveland! Would absolutely recommend getting the lasagna to share!

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    Mike M.

    Here again for another amazing happy hour. These $10 pizzas are amazing ... I am not a fan of thick, pasty pizza sauce, but here the sauce is mostly just smashed tomatoes. Starting with bread and dip along with $5 glasses of wine, you can't beat it.

    Chicken parm

    We had lunch there on a Friday and it was lovely. Restaurant is very pretty with a very European feel. The owner waited on us as it was slow at that time and the service was fantastic. Husband got bolognese and I got chicken parm. Both very good. Definitely get the lemon marscapone cake (we got ours to go)!

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    Excellent service! Great atmosphere! Food is fantastic! Staff were very customer oriented! Provided great food choices from menu!

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