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.

Tucked next to Heck's, entrance is the gray door right by the lemon wall. What a treat for a group…read moredate night! Phenomenal service, very attentive and had excellent suggestions. The lamb shank was a hefty portion and excellent to share. Seasoned and cooked perfectly! Corn risotto was a little sweet but true to the name and paired well with the proteins on the table. The chicken Parmesan was very tasty, the sauce sweet and full of flavor. I could not stop eating the clams! The sauce was just addicting. I would definitely go back to try other items!

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.

First thing that stands out here is the service. The man that answered the phone and greeted me at…read morethe pickup was soooo nice it's insane. The inside is also very nice, I like the seats by the open area. Personally, it was a little hot for me to do that but I can imagine it's very nice when it cools down. As for the food I enjoyed it. I think the shrimp might have been overcooked (it was very crunchy/chewy) but no big deal overall.

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!

Love the family, the food, and the service! We always go there when in the Cleveland area.read more

Excellent food reasonably priced ! Looking forward to our next visit !…read moreService was good as usual . Always enjoy being in little Italy

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.

Haven't been to "Flour" for a long time. So we decided to return this evening. It's a nice…read moreestablishment in a good location in Moreland Hills with complimentary valet service. Getting a reservation was easy and convenient. I don't know why but the menu has just never excited me. It is a reasonably varied menu with a decent selection, but it's just lacking any creativity. Our server, Maia, was a very pleasant young woman who did an excellent job all evening. She was very effective and efficient. The wine list did include a good selection of excellent Italian wines by the glass. I enjoyed a very nice Amarone. I started with the "Fried Olives" which were tasty but just looked like a plate of marbles. My brother ordered the "Eggplant Meatballs" which I must say were excellent. They were tender and flavorful served in a marvelous marinara sauce... I might go so far as to say they were the highlight of the meal. I ordered the "Lamb Rigatoni" as my entree. It was good, with plenty of tender shredded lamb, but I couldn't help but wish it was covered by the marinara that was on the meatballs. My wife had the "Grilled Bronzini" which she said was very good. But somehow I was reading on her face, "it was just fish". We finished with a good cup of coffee and a scoop of very good ice cream. I can't really point to any specific disappointment. I was just underwhelmed. I wasn't motivated enough to take any pictures... sorry. I think you should give them a try and voice your opinion.

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.

What a pleasant surprise. I have driven by this rock with his name spray painted on it for the last…read moreeight years and today is the first time I have decided to try it. I ordered the cheese pizza and I have to say it was absolutely delicious. There was just a light crunch on the crust and the flavor was awesome. Reasonably priced too. I also ordered a lasagna, which is a very generous slice, for my husband. It looks absolutely delicious and I think he's going to devour it. The owner came over to check on me to see if I liked everything and everything was fine. I most certainly will be back here. What a nice surprise.

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