Everything was absolutely delicious! We ordered the salmon, linguini and their special which was the filet. I have to say that this was the best filet I have ever had. The flavor and how easily you could cut it. It was cooked perfectly! Our waiter Ismail, was so nice and made it such a special day. We all left satisfied and talking about how good everything was. read more

I had so much anticipation built up to go here and it was just...average. We spent three days in Cleveland and the night before we also did a tasting menu somewhere else and that experience was a five out of five. This was a solid 3. Service was not warm, nobody went above and beyond and we had to ask multiple times for a couple of things. The location is cool, the venue itself is nice, but also average. We did The Experience, tasting menu. The food was what it was supposed to be, nothing left me wanting more. Everything was fine. I can't even remember a dish we had and we went less than a week ago. read more

I came back to do the experience , which was phenomenal this included a 5 course meal and the food was amazing! The whole experience was great. The service was really good And the ambiance was really cool!! read more

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Traveled to Cleveland and while there we stopped in at Dante to try The Experience Dinning Course where the patrons are given 5 courses ranging from seafood to meat and an vegetarian courses as well as a wine pairing making this blend of food and wine an experience full of flavors to explore. The restaurant itself is an upscale intimate space giving you the sense of fine dining as soon as you step through the doors. Our Waitress was very knowledgeable of the wines origin and the flavor combinations when paired with the food. I will definitely be back read more

Dante - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Fine Dining at Cleveland's only Michelin Star Chef and received multiple James Beard Award nominations! Every bite and sip was absolute perfection! Loved ordering off the a la carte menu to taste a wide variety of flavors! Lions Share Spirits Cocktails Blood Orange Paloma Espresso Martini Dr. T's Tea Dinner Hawaiian Tuna Tartare Hong Kong-Style Mussels Coconut Curry Lobster Bisque Pappardelle Bolognese Carnaroli Risotto Roasted Red Fish Chocolate Panna Cotta with Cherry Compote read more

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We sat right next to the vault entrance which made for a very scenic dining experience. We got the tasting portion of the risotto and ravioli and the ravioli could be a dessert it was so yummy ! read more

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Came to Dante for our anniversary and we agreed it was the best meal we had in Cleveland! We got the chef's tasting with a wine pairing and it was a superb experience. Each dish was so unique and delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly and so special. The wine pairing came with 5 generous pours - we were glad we did not drive to dinner!! Highly highly recommend Dante's for a special occasion and a fun night out. Expect to have a 2+ hour meal if you choose the chef's tasting. read more

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We dined at Dante's for my wife's birthday. This was my first time at the restaurant. My wife had been here previously prior to a major change and spoke highly of Dante's. Atmosphere is excellent. It's a great dinner date or professional dinner place and has that supper club and fancy atmosphere. Highly recommend reservations ahead of time. Service was alright. They do ask if you have questions and try making suggestions, but it unfortunately wasn't timely. Perhaps that's the style of restaurant, but we felt we had a lot of waiting. They had a solid drink menu. I found a drink I liked and stuck to it. I'm a cocktail drinker, but only 1-2 stuck out to me. So I wasn't very adventurous. Food had a lot of flavoring and portions were appropriate. The bread and hummus combination was a little odd to me. We had a butternut squash dish, mussels, and a duck liver dish for our appetizers. The butternut squash was fantastic and really surprised me how much flavor they incorporated in that dish. Mussels aren't my typical cup of tea but were really good with the broth they were served with. The duck liver was served with sweet potato, chocolate, and marshmallow, like a smore. Very interesting dish. I ordered steak which was excellent! My wife got grouper that she enjoyed, and my brother in law ordered pasta. He wasn't wowed by the pasta. We tried each others dishes and agreed the steak was the best. Menu wise, I felt it had variety but also felt very limited if you're not someone that prefers fish. It's a unique menu with not many traditional dishes. They have unique spins to them. For someone like my brother in law who isn't adventurous, he had a hard time choosing dishes. Dessert was mixed. We tried a coconut crème that was really good. Then we tried an earl gray ice cream dish that was rather disappointing. Overall, if you're adventurous with food tasting, you may really enjoy Dante's. If you're very traditional, you may struggle finding dishes you'll enjoy. Would I go back? Maybe. I didn't see any items that I felt I need to come back and try. They rotate menu items, so maybe next time they'll have different menu items. read more

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I had a wonderful time at Dante. Let me start off by saying how awesome the service was. Our waitress was very helpful, patient, and sweet. She was always available in case we needed anything. We started off strong with the Hawaiian tuna tartare and the carnaroli risotto which we both really liked. I am not normally a risotto person, but I can tell you this dish just may have transformed me. Next, we got the main dishes which were the linguini alla carbonara and the swordfish. Though I liked the carbonara overall, I will say it was a bit soupy. Not the best carbonara I've ever had, but tasty! This is a great place for a date night or a special occasion. They have many different plates you can taste or go for the entrees as we did. read more

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I attended a professional society meeting which was located in a quieter separate room adjacent to the main dining area and had its own separate entrance to keep the meeting undisturbed. It had a fully stocked bar and accommodated about 30 people comfortably! The servers were personable and attentive with excellent suggestions. No draft beer but a nice selection craft brews and a solid cocktail selection. The salmon was cooked perfectly and I didn't realize included scattered shrimp in a poignant glaze. I had the strawberry mousse for dessert, which honestly did not stand out but I did like that it was not too sweet. Unfortunately no parking lot so it's between street parking or valet. For hosting dinner parties or business dinner meetings I would definitely book this venue! read more

Dante - Canadian Salmon - Pan Seared Fillet - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Nice to get back to Dante - excellent dinner. No resting on the laurels here, at all. Sat at the bar early - super lively scene. Great to see Paul back behind the bar - he and Chris make up maybe the best bartending duo in the city... Line up was the tuna tartar - really good but Dante Michael Mina is calling from San Francisco and says "Quail Egg!!!"... foie gras amazing as always... then we had the polenta with lamb confit the cassoulet... both were great but the latter especially good We are so lucky to have this gem in our metro... read more

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Butternut squash brule was exceptional and beautifully presented. Black Cod entree was one of the best dishes ever . Service was impeccable. read more

This restaurant was sooo incredible, definitely Michelin vibes (although there's no Michelin restaurants in CLE). Both dishes were amazing but the polenta literally altered my brain chemistry. Restaurant was gorgeous, dimly lit, with a giant cellar that they use as a private room. Service was thorough and waiters gave excellent food and wine recommendations. read more

Dante - Polenta - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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I never expected a Michelin Star restaurant in Cleveland of all places. The portion sizes are an expected size of a fancy restaurant: small. They also don't offer to-go boxes for leftovers, so prepare to finish everything you're served. I had several courses. All of them were above average. Excellent dishes all by themselves. The foie gras was the highlight out of all the courses. I wish some of the courses would be sold individually. Some of the courses I could've skipped. Make reservations. Dante does not take walk-ins. Besides, the same chef also opened a pizza restaurant that constantly has a line out the door. So I'm glad Dante is a reservation-only place. read more

Nothing has changed. Absolutely everything was wonderful! The facility, the service, the wine, the food... Just marvelous. Just reread my previous review and that's what this visit was like. Consistency... I love consistency. read more

I have nothing but exceptional feedback on this location and would visit this restaurant again in a heartbeat. I took some colleagues here for dinner last night and the service, the menu, the quality of the food, and the beverages were fantastic. We enjoyed a very large charcuterie selection as a group, and I personally had the pork chop for dinner. We found every bit of the meal to be perfect. If you're looking for a fantastic experience, look no further. This is a spot you must try in Cleveland. read more

I was very excited to have dinner at Dante while I was in the area. I have heard wonderful things and it definitely lived up to my expectations. As always I called beforehand to see if they could work with my allergies. Then I booked a reservation. First impressions, wow is it loud. It wasn't even a very busy night. We were sat at a small table in the corner overlooking the street. Which added to the ambiance. Our server greeted us promptly. She was friendly and explained the menu. Appetizers - I ordered the Hawaiian Tuna Tartare. The Tuna was impeccably fresh. I loved the dehydrated olives. It was a good dish but for me it definitely needed some acid to cut through the fattiness of the Tuna and the Remoulade. Once I added some lemon it was even better. Crispy Calamari and Shrimp- My husband ordered this. He loved it. I tasted it as well and would definitely order it next time. He loved the marinated Shiitake mushrooms which he thought took the dish over the top. The breading was not overly thick and the Calamari was tender. For dinner we opted for Pasta. Due to my restrictions I ordered the Carbonara and he ordered the Bolognese. We both decided to go with the Main size portion. In hindsight we should have inquired about the portion sizes beforehand as it was much more than we could eat after the appetizers. Great for leftovers though. Next time we will order the Appetizer size. Linguini Carbonara - Not a traditional Carbonara which was surprising. I expected it to be. This was a Cream Sauce. Very rich and decadent. Pappardelle Bolognese - Looked Delicious. It tasted delicious my husband said. He loved it. Most Bolognese sauces don't wow him so I know it must be good if this did. They have a nice a Wine list. Which included a NZ Sauvignon Blanc. My favorite. The beer menu had a good selection as well. Definitely a great experience and wonderful food with fresh ingredients. I was grateful they were able to work with my Allium allergy. Thank you again to the Chef. My husband gave it four stars, which is shockingly impressive for him. We would both gladly return next time we are in town. read more

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Wow! I was referred by a friend and will be going back for more! Magical and elegant. A+ read more

I was pleased by the beautiful presentation of each dish. The handmade pasta and every plate I was truly impressed and everything perfectly cooked. The service was attentive and our waitress was very knowledgeable making recommendations. The ambiance is a great combination between casual and upscale. read more

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Although known for their 5 course tasting menus, we decided to order individual entrees instead. We started with the Salad of 7 Vegetables, which was fresh and dressed perfectly! However it was topped with chips, which was an interesting choice. I loved the option for "tasting" portions of the pastas. The pastas and risottos came in three sizes: tasting ($9), appetizer ($18), and main ($27). On so many occasions, I would like a sample of something on the menu, but not a full meal, so this is a great concept! Especially for someone wanting to try multiple things (or knowing too much carbonara would hurt their stomach). For my main, I ordered the Monkfish Piccata ($40), and the chef was able to prepare it for me without any dairy! This was extremely nice, and I appreciated the extra effort going into the dish. The fish was good, but I wish there was more lemon flavor. Even a lemon on the side to squeeze over top would've given the meal an extra flare. I'm not sure if they were running low on dishes or just overstaffed, but multiple waiters asked if they could remove our plates (an excessive amount of times) throughout the night. They asked if they could take the bread, starter salad, and even drinks when we were not finished with them. Hopefully this was just a one-off situation, because it got a bit awkward repeating "no, we're still eating" many times. read more

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Anniversary dinner with the chef's tasting menu. Stuffed, delicious, attention to detail. Worth the time and money. 5 course chef's menu that detours from the regular menu and we are so happy we went this way, every server we interacted with was kind, light, and knowledgeable about the dishes. Wasn't busy at all for a Thursday. Interior is beautiful, I believe it was an old bank? read more

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Top notch restaurant with amazing food,decor and service. This place was awesome, we arrived early and they seated us anyhow, which was nice. Service was top notch, very attentive, polite and helpful. The food was amazing and they also have good sized portions. We ordered a number of apps, entrees and then the desserts and for the table of six, everyone was really impressed. The desserts were a work of art!! The ambiance in the restaurant was nice, beautiful and the A/C worked really well. (It was uber hot during our visit to Ohio) Pricing was good too. I wanted to do the tasting menu, but it was a whole table experience and we had a picky eater with us. LOL. Definitely worth checking them out, I do not think you will disappointed. read more

Came here for our anniversary dinner. Easy to make reservations online and got something only 1 day before! No parking lot because Tremont and entrance is very inconspicuous but I knew where to look because of Gingko. Waitstaff were very attentive! Almost too attentive! Like, let me get the chance to evaluate my food before 3 different people ask how it is, lol! I was nervous about the portions but they were not terrible! The appetizer size was reasonable and the tasting portions of their pastas were all not bad! We were easily full without having to order a crazy amount. The complimentary bread was really good and I'm picky about Italian bread. They even gave us free sparkling wine to toast to our special occasion! I got Prosecco and BF got sparkling lemonade. Space inside was arranged kind of awkwardly though. It still looked like a bank with cubicles and sectioned off areas. You can sit in a vault! read more

Dante - Tasting portion pastas - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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My husband and I celebrated our 10 years anniversary this week and we came to Dante! Atmosphere was cozy and warm. I love the chandelier and the candles. The hostess was so welcoming and had a beautiful smile! I was worried about how to dress but some people were very well dressed and some people were in a hoodie and jeans so I was never uncomfortable! We ordered the experience with wine pairings. Before you get started they will ask about allergies, preferences, and if there is anything you wouldn't want to eat. I decided I didn't want to eat octopus. You really need to put some thought into this because I did not expect to actually be served octopus. The service was impeccable! Everyone that came to our table was so determined to make our experience the best one they could! It was all hands on deck in the most calm way! Our waters were never empty! The bread was filled, they always came to check on you to see how the next course was. Just WOW! Next time We come I will be getting a huge steak and I am so excited! read more

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The polenta surprised me - absolutely delicious!! Overall great experience. Attentive service and delicious food. So many vegetarian options I actually couldn't even choose! In terms of taste: Cocktails- 2 - a little too sweet for my liking Grilled zucchini salad- 3.5- solid salad. Light flavors. Loved the greens on this but could have used just a tad bit more flavor. Polenta- 5- excellent savory and filling option. The grueyere made this dish Sweet corn ravioli 4- so beautifully balanced with a mix of flavors and textures!! Main entree of braised leek- absolutely superb! That's why I gave the five star rating. I have been so bored by the usual food options and was pleasantly surprised with the flavors and combinations in the vegetarian entree dish. Excellent service: we were celebrating our 9th wedding anniversary so they started us off with some complimentary champagne. read more

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Went for the 5 course meal (gluten free) with wine pairing. Decent, but nothing amazing. Smoked salmon appetizer was the highlight. Pork cheek mushroom risotto was not - flooded with oil (why?) and risotto was undercooked. Pointed the oil out to the busboy but received no response. Also, meal was not fully gluten free as I was having issues when I returned home that lasted through the night!!! Wine pairings were also poor. Update- received a wonderful call from manager. We went through each course to confirm they were GF. Nothing resulted from the discussion, but I appreciated the call. Raised my review accordingly read more

Second time at Dante, first time doing the tasting. It is worth the price, though it is expensive. I would recommend the wine pairings as well. The food is truly unique, thoughtful and delicious. The service was excellent with knowledgeable wait staff, and I liked the very slow pacing of the dishes. Cute space as well. Will definitely be going back when we can. read more

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The ambiance was great, I really enjoyed the music, and thought the restaurant was aesthetically pleasing. Our server and busser were both fantastic, very attentive and friendly. The food was WOEFULLY BAD. We ordered the tasting menu and holy hell it was terrible. Our first course was a beet and cucumber crab salad. All the flavors clashed, we couldn't taste the crab and the cucumber flavor overpowered the whole dish. 2nd course was a Ramp Pasta. Best course by a mile. 3rd course was a tiny piece of cod, no sauce. Couscous and some sort of tapenade. There was no inventiveness in this dish. It was black and lacking any flavor or thought. Cheap fish, cheap dish. I really couldn't have been more disappointed with the fish. Steak was 4th course. Served blue, which while I like but most people do not want their steak raw. It was fine, nothing special. A steak you could easily make at home. Last course was a dessert chocolate pistachio mousse cake. I thought this tasted good, I didn't get any of the pistachio notes, but at this point I wasn't holding out much hope for the food. Luckily we ordered the Hong Kong mussels and they were great, as well as the bread. I would recommend going off the normal menu if you come here. Feels like a Sous or line cook put these dishes together. The dishes were a complete miss. I am visiting Cleveland, but if I were to return I would not come here. read more

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We really enjoyed the 7 vegetables salad and the stuffed tomato. My vegetarian entree, leek and rice strudel, was also delicious. Everyone seemed to like their entrees and the service was impeccable. My daughter and I split the dessert tasting menu. We liked the chocolate tres leches cake, but found the pistachio danish disappointing. It was tough and lacking flavor (we couldn't taste the goat cheese or pistachios!). Our third choice was the artisan cheese selection which was supposed to come with toasted pecan raisin bread, but instead came with plain bread. I'm sure we'll be back, but we'll skip the dessert in the future! read more

Dante - Dessert tasting menu. - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

While the food was fine, the dinner pacing was ridiculously slow. Nearly an hour wait between appetizers and mains. The server seemed unconcerned, basically tried to sell us more drinks while we were forced to wait. At the end he dropped the check without even acknowledging the delay and asking about dessert. Basically fine food, but bad service experience ruined the dinner. read more

Dante's just keeps getting better every time I go...a true culinary gem. Not to be outdone, the service is fabulous, the wait staff is so full of knowledge. Make a reservation, it's a must if you don't want to wait for a table to open up. Everything is fresh and well imagined, the flavor combinations are perfect. From the drinks, fresh oysters, the fresh catch or the filet, you cannot go wrong. We sat as a party of 5, ordered soup, salads, oysters and a few bottles of wine, it was perfect. I know I should give details, but you have to trust me, make a reservation, take your servers suggestions and you will not be disappointed, the food is answering. As I end, I'm getting ready to book brunch reservations because their yogurt parfait is that good! read more

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Amazing salmon and mushroom ravioli. Carbonara was mid. Great portions. Worth every penny.

Excellent professional and polite service for our group meeting. Amazing pasta carbonara with egg yolk that burst into creamy goodness over the delicious hot pasta. The salmon was cooked with perfect juicy fish under a crispy delightful skin and was atop mushrooms and a delicious sort of herbal avocado purée. Everything was plated beautifully as well. High quality food at a very classy establishment every time I come! read more

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Wonderful chefs table experience! The chefs table allows you to sit in the kitchen and watch the action unfold. Best seats in the house. The staff is so professional and lovely. The food was amazing. It's a wonderful experience to watch the kitchen do their thing on a busy Saturday night. It takes about 2-3 hours. read more

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Hopping on Saturday night and everything was spot on. Everyone liked the food and the atmosphere, staff was spot on and a great place for a night in Tremont read more

Food and service was great. I really did enjoy the food. However suggest being overly clear on any diet restrictions. I ordered the vegan tasting menu and I told them I was a vegan but will eat fish. (Should have just left it as vegan) Waitress acknowledged but to my disappointment I was served ricotta ravioli which I gave to my husband. Other dishes were fine but suggest being extremely clear. I was surprised for this price point and having a vegan menu option of the confusion. read more

Walk with me past the bar, and wander into the kitchen to the romantic wood lined back room... the wine list is fantastic, cheers to their importer! The waitstaff is attentive and friendly with just the perfect amount of polish. Scott our waiter was lovely. We tried all 3 of the new spring menu pastas as well as the Porterhouse for 2. The mascarpone pasta is ridiculously delicious, I would eat this everyday! For deserts we had the banana torte... reminiscent of a bananas foster with a dash of chocolate. Full bar for after dinner drinks... Macallan 12 neat is always a good choice. Highly recommend Dante. read more

Dante - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

Great food, service and ambiance. I went on a weekday for dinner with friends. I started with the salad of 7 vegetables which was delicious and enough to feed two people or make it a meal alone. I chose the pappardelle bolognese for my entree....again delicious! Lunch was awesome the next day! read more

This is my fist time back at Dante in several years. The food was very good and I really like the option to get small portions of meals if you wish to try out several menu items. The server was good but slow. This may be a restaurant issue as I experienced the same slowness other times. The risotto was fantastic as was the mushroom crepe. I was very impressed with the Redfish meal as it had lots of flavor and the small shrimp were delicious. I do wish the menu had a few more entrees to choose from. read more

Dante - Redfish - Herb Basted Fillet Get this - you won't be disappointed - New American Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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High expectations, high sodium content. A little disappointed to say the least, after hearing such good things about it. The service was great, but we went on a slow Tuesday night where our waitress only had one other table. The amount of times our water cups were filled clearly indicated how salty the food was... we had the calamari, parppadelle bolognese, and the duck entree. Did not care too much for the hummus that came with the focaccia bread, but the bread itself was nice with a good crust. The container it arrived in was difficult to reach in and take out each quarter. Onto the calamari: I enjoyed it, but this was over salted. The creamy spicy mayo had a nice lemon/acidity to it that I was not expecting. Each piece of calamari or shrimp was just too salty! Then the mushrooms were unexpectedly sour. Hard to pin down the flavor, but they were both sour and salty. Saving grace for me was the green onion garnish to refresh the palate. Bolognese smelled of Chef Boyardee but in the best way! Nostalgic scent for me. A touch too al dente in some pieces but overall it was a classic dish done well. One interesting thing to note however... I usually never think about spoon shapes, but this spoon was weirdly too narrow at the end. When I pulled the spoon out of my mouth after a bite, the edge would feel too small -- like it was curved prematurely. For a decadent dish with such wide noodles, you want the spoon to have a wide circular shape to accommodate the mouth feel. The duck dish was one I did not eat, however I sampled a bit from my partner. It should be noted that the entire bottom layer of the dish was beans... quite filling but overwhelming. There is a tasteful amount of beans to be had in a dish, and this overshot it. Overall, I am interested in trying again. The guitar pick included at the end receipt was a fun trinket and a nice touch to the end of a night. read more