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    Guarino's Restaurant

    3.6 (358 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Chicken Piccata
    Rachel T.

    Love the back patio, such a charming area. We really enjoyed the Italian wedding soup, lasagna, and chicken piccata. Service was great. We loved it so much that we are hoping to have a private event in the back patio this fall (just waiting to get in touch with them to reserve it!) Update -- we went back and forth trying to get in touch with someone about private event booking (email, phone, in person) and after weeks we decided to go with another restaurant. Don't recommend for private events. Very disorganized and poor communication for that.

    Fruita de mare with linguini
    Steve G.

    s a general rule, I don't bother reviewing restaurants with a lot of reviews, but this one is somehow getting underrated on Yelp. Yes, we had to wait 20 minutes. Yes, it's older inside. But the owner and staff are really nice and we had a great time. As for the food: yum. If you want traditional Italian food, head in. Standouts were eggplant Parmesan and fruita de mare pasta with red sauce. Bottle of wine was fairly priced and good. If you're visiting Cleveland, little Italy is a must-go and this restaurant is a great place to start.

    Lasagna 60-year-old recipe
    Rita O.

    We started with cocktails. I believe it was called the Isle of Capri and the other was a lemonade type drink with vodka. I had a glass of Montepulciano wine. We all were happy with our drinks. All three of us ordered the lasagna, which has a recipe that's been around for 60 years. My sister and friend really enjoyed theirs, while I thought it was okay but would have preferred a meat sauce instead of just marinara. That is why I took off a star. My sister and I shared the lemon cake for dessert, it was delicious with a capital D! We sat outside, which was wonderful; I loved seeing the trumpet flowers on the vines, that came from the "old country". The history of the place is fascinating, be sure to read it on the back of the menu. The free parking in their lot was a huge bonus. Our server was excellent--attentive without being intrusive.

    Piano bar
    Keith M.

    "Guarino's Restaurant" is a great place. It is a multigenerational establishment as I am part of a multigenerational family that enjoys patronizing them. I must first address the reason I almost gave them 4 rather than 5 stars. It has nothing to do with the quality of food... it is consistently excellent. It has nothing to do with the service... I always feel well taken care of by the entire staff. The reason may sound a bit silly but, 2 things bothered me. One is: I really miss the pavilion style roof that use to be in the garden patio. Two: I love the patio in almost any weather but the yellow jackets are everywhere. They will not leave me alone... nearly drove me inside today. Just sayin'... I know they're picky reasons but they bother me. However, that said. If you enjoy consistently good Italian food. In an establishment that has been there forever. With experienced, friendly staff. And MOST importantly, their own parking lot, continuously monitored; ya, a guy sits out front (that's like GOLD on the hill). "Guarino's is the place for you. Go, enjoy, mangia!

    Fried Mozzarella $9
    Amy J.

    Very reasonable prices and perfectly sized menu with plenty of food and drink options. Lovely cozy home like restaurant with its own parking lot next to it and free valet parking. Scrod with vegetables was the only low carb option in the menu save for salads but was good. Well oiled veggies and not dry cod in good portion for $20 is a good deal to me! The appetizer prosciutto olives were very flavorful. The joe lato cocktail was delicious. Creamy lemon flavor and sweet but not cloyingly so.

    Antipasto and fried mozzarella with marinara. We ate the green olives!!  Nice afternoon snack.
    Debra V.

    Guarino's is so convenient it's becoming my favorite restaurant in the University Circle area. Why? They have a private parking lot just for patrons. No more trying to find parking and squeezing into a spot. Food is very good. I have stopped twice with out-of-town friends mid-afternoon for their Antipasto and fried mozzarella. Everyone says it hits the spot before heading home for dinner. Excellent staff at this family restaurant. Patio is nice tho we sat inside this old fashioned Italian decorated place. Full bar. Single restroom. I don't think this is wheelchair accessible. Call them to find out.

    Pizza
    Kyle C.

    We stopped in for dinner because every other place packed. We walked right in behind a walk-in of 3 and both parties were sat immediately. Should have been a clue. Service was adequate but slow. Place didn't look so busy so unsure why. Wife enjoyed her drink, I had canned beer. The Marshall appetizer had a very thick hard crust, but was edible. The red sauce on the side was very tangy, like it was a day from being old or was left in a can too long. Wife ordered a pizza which was very subpar in general. Crust was thicken almost biscuit like? Round cut sausage versus crumbles, which we prefer. I had the brasciole. Tough, salty, but edible. Pasta it sat on was very watery. Relaxed environment with comfortable seating. Won't be back, expect more from "Little Italy "

    Garlic bread
    Dennis G.

    I appreciated that we could dine earlier than our reservation, but the mairte d' forgot to assign a server to our table. We had to sit for a while. When we got ou server, things began to happen. We shared an eggplant and artichoke salad. When the bill came, I noticed we were charged $4.00 to divide the salad on to two dishes. I failed to ask that the blue cheese be left off. Fortunately for me, there was not a lot of the cheese. If I were a blue cheese lover, Ice.'d be disappointed. My wife's eggplant parm was tasty and accompanied by a generous portion of pasta. I had lasagna. It was a generous portion and had an excellent red sauce. The garlic bread was tasty as well. The room was dark and decorated with red brocade wall paper making for a pleasant ambience. Having their own parking lot is a big plus as well.

    Entrance
    Victoria G.

    Excited to have lunch at this historic restaurant in Cleveland's little Italy. There were many special decorative touches that created an inviting atmosphere. We did not have a reservation and were seated quickly. Our server was friendly and helpful in explaining the different menu entrees. I enjoyed the cheesy garlic toast and chicken piccata. My family enjoyed their meals, too. I would recommend to anyone in the area.

    Italian Wedding Soup- $6  The best I've ever had!
    Eileen O.

    It's been a while since I've been to Guarino's restaurant! We walked away, so happy that we ordered the Italian wedding soup and lasagna!! Out of all that we ordered, we've decided that those 2 were honestly the best and we will come back just to get those!

    Chicken Parmigiana
    Alessandra S.

    The patio is really pretty, I was being swarmed by bees the whole time but that not their fault. The servers are incredibly nice and thoughtful. The food is always good and remind me of my family's Italian food.

    Joe-lato
    Colette W.

    Really cool old old restaurant and beautiful patio. I do think it's the best patio in Cleveland at least that I've seen. It was really hot and sunny but they got more umbrellas for us. The Joe-lato drink is my new favorite alcoholic drink, creamy and lemony. The Alfredo was great but I think I'd try something different next time. But I'd definitely come back!! Very very nice and professional workers too!

    My doppelgänger Frank
    James M.

    This place os great and really authentic. The atmosphere is is fun and light. The Frutti de Mare in oil & garlic is amazing. Desserts great and wine list is well done. Also I met my doppelgänger

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    0.1 miLittle Italy
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    Great restaurant in the heart of little Italy. Great atmosphere, I do expect Italian music, but the…read moresame Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin songs gets old. Yeah, come at me for that one. Great Chicken Marsala special (salad, soup, CM, Pasta, and a cannoli-$27) and Spaghetti with meat sauce/meatballs/Sausage. Salads were top notch. Delicious. Chianti and Montepulciano. Excellent night. Go and enjoy.

    What an awesome find in Little Italy on a snowy, cold Cleveland night!…read more I had called ahead after doing some research via Yelp recommended eateries in this area that met my needs. I walked in to a perfect greeting and a private dining experience in an upscale setting with a professional team waiting on me! I had attended a concert at nearby Severance Hall and needed a late dinner that could accommodate a 915pm reservation which was met over the phone and in person with genuine and upscale hospitality. The dinner choice was easy - I asked for a recommendation and learned the special for the evening was veal - which is one of my favorites. I said yes and they immediately brought bread - warm with butter - a great crust on the outside and very tender/flaky on the inside. This was paired with a house salad and house dressing (Italian, of course). The salad had slices of radish and also strawberry with the greens. This meal also started by a Pasta Fagioli Soup that was excellent - just the right temp and brought was surprising speed along side the salad - surprising because it was efficient but not rushed and the temps of all were to perfection - as if they had been waiting on just little old me all night long - even though I know they had not been waiting on just me. It is obvious that they take their role seriously. They presented and provided a high quality, first rate, enjoyable and yet comfortable meal a priority. They deliver this with particular and notable expertise! Just look at that veal and the side pasta dish for the main course! Dinner was finished with a dessert of Tiramisu. This was the best Tiramisu I have ever enjoyed! I washed it down with a single shot espresso! The meal was Outstanding in every way! Bravo to the chef and the entire team! Marvelous! When I received my bill - I thought it was wrong! I even commented on it and asked to be sure. This entire meal was served fresh with detailed and excellent preparation and the best ingredients - served to perfection and the total cost was $39.12 with tax! I feel like I am robbing these people and I can tell you I left a solid tip! Amazing and awesome! I will return. Thanks to my new friend at Nido Italia in the Little Italy District on Historic Mayfield Street in beautiful Cleveland, Ohio!

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