To start with, our server was absolutely excellent. Professional, kind, attentive, helpful in…read moreeveryway. Now for the food. If you want authentic Italian food made from scratch, you must try it. The food was excellent. Highly recommend. The atmosphere was calming and quiet and the place was exceptionally clean. Lastly, this is a perfect business/meeting, and or date night restaurant. Would suggest leaving the kids at home.

Wonderful evening, we had a team dinner here 17-18 people our waiter was excellent he kept the…read moredrinks topped up and was quick with the food. The restaurant is very comfortable and nicely decorated. We had the meatballs for appetizers and I had the braised beef ravioli both were awesome.

One of our favorite Italian spots! Everything we've tried here, from the pizza and pasta to the…read moreappetizers, has been delicious and keeps us coming back. I also love that the bartenders always go out of their way to make us off-menu mocktails (kudos to them for that!). This visit, we had the Chicken Limone, spaghetti bolognese, and Spicy Vodka Rigate. Everything was good, but the Spicy Vodka Rigate was our favorite and is my go-to dish here! Despite the name, it's not even spicy, so it's a great option if you prefer milder flavors. We also had to get the burrata, made with fresh mozzarella and a creamy center, and the whipped ricotta, their signature appetizer. The whipped ricotta is SO good and definitely a must-try! Service was good, and while the food can take a little time, you can tell everything is freshly made and worth the wait. The ambiance is beautiful, too, making it a great spot for a date night or dinner with friends. It's a popular place, so reservations are often a good idea, especially for groups larger than four. Definitely one we'll keep coming back to!

Food and Drink 4/5 - Highly recommend the Strawberry Lemonade (no free refills) and if you want…read moresomething good to sip, try one of the daily special Sangrias. The food was good but not overly seasoned. I liked the sausage bread & fried calamari for apps. The Bar Italia Chopped Salad was also tasty. Ambiance 5/5 - This restaurant offers an "Al fresco" dining option as well as a variety of high bar and standard interior tables. Lowered lighting also sets the mood. This is a good place to unwind at the bar or enjoy a nice dinner.

Had dinner reservations in the bar and needed to modify the seating number. The front of the house…read morefemale manager handled everything effortlessly. We were seated comfortably within minutes. The ambiance is lively and upscale. Every dish and bottle of wine was served impeccably. Can not say enough about the service. Would recommend this restaurant and look forward to visiting again soon!

The restaurant has lovely ambiance but my praise stops there. One might call the service "relaxed"…read morebut I would call it missing in action. The food is not much better. The skirt steak on the salad was a great workout for my jaw, but that really wasn't what I was after. Either change the cut of meat or take it off the menu. Have gone here in past decades when the food and service were impeccable, today was a big disappointment and I won't be returning. Mmm

A Fantastic Italian Dining Experience in Cleveland's Little Italy!…read more We absolutely chose the right Italian restaurant! Mia Bella checks all the boxes for a fantastic meal: a great vibe, kind and attentive service, and excellent food packed with authentic Italian flavor. Every dish was excellent, and the experience was made even better by our wonderful waitress, who recommended a glass of wine that paired beautifully with my lamb chops. It was a solid choice! Pro tip: Get a shot of limoncello to enjoy alongside your authentic Italian meal. It's a great way to add a little extra Italian flair to the experience! From the atmosphere and service to the food and drinks, Mia Bella hit all the marks. If you're visiting Cleveland's Little Italy and looking for a memorable Italian meal, this place is well worth a visit. Five stars and two thumbs up! Grazie, Mia Bella, for a wonderful dining experience!

After surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, having only a clear diet for 25 hours....I couldn't wait to…read moreeat!!! Several people mentioned Little Italy and several mentioned Mia Bella. What a neat little neighborhood Little Italy is! Managed a street spot right in front. The staff were so friendly and very attentive. Our waiter was fabulous. Our food was delicious. We started off with house bread and charred octopus. My ragu was delicious and my husband loved his especiale salad pasta dish. The portions are very generous; we left with boxes! The vibe is very relaxed inside . People were dressed up, people were dressed down; it is very comfortable. I apologized to the hostess for wearing a hoodie and leggings - I had just had surgery and my hotel was further out. She smiled and ushered us in. If you are in Cleveland and want to experience Little Italy , I have been told that all of the restaurants are lovely- Mia Bella has our vote!

Great service and great food! Giovanni the bartender was fantastic! The Chicken Parmesan and…read moreSpaghettini was amazing!

I have driven by "Geraci's Restaurant" in Pepper Pike many times. It is in a very nice area along…read moreChagrin Blvd; and many times I have thought we should stop in to see what it was like. The restaurant is in the bottom floor of an attractive office building and has a very nice red brick enclosed patio out front. In the evening, when it is all lit up, it looks very cozy. We made our reservations, which required a call rather than online. They were very accommodating. The establishment is a bit of a fooler when you first arrive. It is actually much larger inside than it appears from the outside. There is a lot of square footages that is split up into several separate rooms and distinct areas giving it a more comfortable and warmer feeling than that much space would typically afford. We were seated quickly in a space that was open and bright and very comfortable. A very pleasant young lady by the name of Celine introduced herself as our server for the evening and quickly took our drink order. The wine list was not extensive but it had a satisfactory selection of good wines (Italian) by the glass. Which I always appreciate as our party typically only drinks one or two glasses and a bottle would go to waste. I enjoyed an excellent "Montepulciano D'Abruzzo". When Celine returned with our beverages she answered all the questions we had and we proceeded to place our order. I noted right away "Geraci's" does something with their salad offerings that very few establishments do. They offer all their salads in two sizes. I often want a salad to start my meal but the typical salad in most restaurants is MUCH too big. I just don't want that much lettuce. "Geraci's" offers all their salad options in a small size to solve that problem. I really appreciated that thoughtfulness. So, we all started out with a small salad that was crisp and fresh. Nothing that had been sitting around getting wilted... Good start. We also ordered the "Breaded Artichoke Hearts" from the appetizer menu for the table (one order was plenty for the 4 of us). The artichokes were very good. Lightly breaded and NO TOUGH LEAVES. There are few things more disgusting than bighting into an artichoke heart and hitting an unchewable leaf... aaaugh! These were very nicely done. All tender and flavorful... nothing fancy, just a pleasant start. My wife followed this with "Chicken Piccata" and I chose the "Chicken Marsala". Our guests ordered the "Veal Cutlet" and a personal sized "Sicilian Pizza". Our chicken dishes were good. The meat was tender and nicely cooked. The sauces were pleasant. There was nothing exceptional about either one. They were typical "American/Italian" cuisine. However, the "Veal Cutlet" was a bit disappointing. The meat was tender enough. But the breading was dry and flavorless. The "Sicilian Pizza" was ok... just ok. The crust was palatable. The sauce was somewhat flavorless. The Romano cheese had no flavor at all (typical American Romano)... they should have gone with the good stuff. We followed the evening with an excellent cup of coffee and three different desserts. I had the "Cannoli Trio" which were nice and crispy with good flavor. My wife had the "Spumoni Bomba" which she was very happy with. Our guests shared the "Limoncello Tartufo" that was excellent. So, is the 4 star rating too much? Probably, but I feel like a 3 is too little. If a 3-1/2 was an option that would be more accurate. All in all, it was a good evening. The atmosphere was nice. The service was excellent. The food was mostly good, but not entirely. So would I go there again... yes, maybe, in a pinch. Would I call it fine dining... absolutely not. I think maybe you should give it a try and see for yourself. It's worth a try and another opinion.

It's so refreshing when an establishment is uncompromising on quality. This is the best artisan…read morepizza in Cleveland. Highly recommended.

Met friends at Crostatas Pizzeria for dinner tonight. Fortunately we got there just before the…read morecrowd so we got a table right away. They do not take reservations so you have to time it right. I had a nice glass of Valpolicella to go with my Burrata and roasted red pepper appetizer. Both were excellent. I followed that with a simple Marinara Pizza. The pizza I have had there in the past was always very good. However, tonight, not so much. The crust was too crispy. The sauce was dried out and not very flavorful. And they did not have any Romano cheese. I was not impressed. And my wife did not enjoy her Ravioli either. It was much to doughy. We followed our meal with excellent coffee and a marvelous Tartufo Ice Cream dessert. That did make me happy. As a matter of fact, that got them 4 stars instead of 3 stars. I make no specific recommendation. You should give them a try and decide for yourself.

Great servers and foods decent but not authentic Italian. Sub par chicken parm on my last visit…read more Very loud inside and don't love the restaurant design, it's very sectioned off

The crispy calamari was well fried and light, with good texture and seasoning. Not memorable, but…read moresolid. The ricotta agnolotti was just fine, it lacked depth. The margherita pizza was balanced and clean, though a bit less strong in flavor compared to the other pizzas on the table. The funghi pizza was earthy and satisfying, though it benefited most when eaten fresh, before the flavors dulled slightly as it cooled. The spinach and artichoke pizza stood out with excellent balance, richness, and texture. Easily one of the better items of the night. The crispy Brussels sprouts were a highlight, well executed with strong flavor and proper crispness. The crispy potatoes were good but secondary.

Another great experience at Abos. Family owned and it shows. Comfortable seating, service was…read morefriendly, and food was great as always. Couple TVs over the bar are also helpful when you want to track scores of the big game. Tried the chicken sandwich which was flavorful and cooked perfect with fresh toppings. This place is a staple for consistent good service and food.

Very good meal for lunch at Abo's Grill. The sauce on my eggplant was very delicious and can tell…read moreit was homemade. Eggplant was cooked well too. Service was excellant. I would definitely recommend for some authentic Italian cuisine

We have been going to "Arrabiata's" for a long time. They practically sustained us through the…read moreCOVID days. The food has always been good, consistent and predictable. With a decent wine list and a wonderful lemon butter sauce. Tonight was a typical evening. The only reason for the 4 stars was a surprisingly poor Caprese salad this evening. The tomatoes had absolutely no flavor at all and the mozzarella was very dry. Otherwise everything else was as it should be. Our server Sarah was excellent as was all the support staff. And you can't beat the price. So, I can assure you we will continue going and I'm sure they will fix the salad. I still highly recommend.

Ate here for the first time recently. Came recommended by Italian friend of mine. Did not…read moredisappoint! For appetizers - the stuffed mushrooms were incredible. We were almost licking the plate!! I got the cavatelli marinara with meatballs for main dish which was delicious. My partner had eggplant parm which they really enjoyed. Looking forward to coming back!

When my son visits from out of town, there can be only one place for dinner: GERACI'S…read more In honor of the restaurant's 70th birthday, we were all smiles as we shared a delectable bowl of spaghetti with meat sauce and a small mushroom pizza. I would guess that Geraci's has been our family's favorite for more than 30 years. We are so glad that tonight's visit could continue our admiration for Geraci's.

Went with a group and all but one person got pizza. The other got fettuccine Alfredo with chicken…read more I was told that the fettuccine Alfredo was okay, but it lacked seasoning. As for the pizza, I got a margarita pizza, and even though the pizza crust was thin, the bottom of the pizza was still doughy and not quite cooked through We tried the pepperoni pizza and it just was kind of bland. In fact, that was the consensus across the table was that no matter what pizza we had, the dough was kind of weird and did not have a lot of flavor. Our server was very nice and seemed to be trying hard to keep up with all the tables. But for the price, honestly Little Caesars pizza is cheaper and tastes better. I don't think we will be back