Having a meal with Chef Mario and his team, on a recent weekend, has been a culinary highlight of…read more2025 (for us) in the greater Cleveland area! Tucked in the penthouse floor of a nondescript office building near the outdoor Fairview Mall complex...you navigate your way up the old, rickety elevator and around a couple of awkward corners to emerge in the kitchen of Mario's eclectic yet homey space. Getting a dinner reservation here is no easy task. It typically involves a series of text messages where you can determine when his schedule might allow for an opening for your party. Don't get discouraged as he's a very popular guy so it may be several months before you can find an open slot that meets your needs, but believe me...it is worth the wait! Pre-reservation (by a few days) you'll receive word of his chosen menu options during your visit where you'll be able to select from a variety of salad and soup options and then each guest may also choose their main dish from a variety that was larger than I'd expected for such a small operation. With seating for maybe 20 guests, when you arrive Chef Mario will greet you personally and then places you at one of his dining tables and the adventure begins! Drink orders are taken (only one red and one white wine option will be available), but feel free to bring your own spirits, wine, etc. As the meal began (and progressed), course after course of small bite plates are brought forward with a variety of tastes, textures, combinations and wild flavor mashups. I'm not going to recount each one, but every dish was truly unique and memorable. Interspersed with these "chef's choice" courses came our soup / salad choices and later in the meal our main dishes. My wife loved here burrata salad as well as her black squid ink pasta with lobster. I adored my seafood bisque and filet mignon cabernet. By the time the dessert courses arrived (yes, there was more than one!) it was getting hard to finish the dishes, but we soldiered on! In total, I think we were served nine or ten separate courses (many of which are small plate / bite style) with wine continuously flowing across this price fixe meal. It was a glorious feast in a very intimate atmosphere where you WILL get to know your table neighbors by the nature of of space layout and his intentions for communal meals. Run (don't walk) to make a reservation for this incredibly unique dining experience before Chef Mario decides to call it quits. We cannot wait for our next adventure there!

This lives up to all hype! Mario is a genius and this was the most wonderful dinner. There are…read morerules for dinner. I am not sure about lunch. So take this for dinner. You call or text and make dinner reservations. He tells you the time. A week before he texts you the menu and you choose a salad or soup and the entree. The rest is left up to his whim. We started with red or white wine. Basic wine. If you want something else bring it. Mario provides you with antipasti, bruschetta, and other light bites. Delicious and all different. All expertly hand crafted. You then get your soup or salad and some homemade bread. We got pepperoni roll. Then you get your entree. Even though you have already feasted on a number of small dishes. The entree can be pasta, steak, lamb, veal, chicken. You choose. It comes to your table because you ordered it a week before. I got the veal sambiocca. And my partner got the pasta primavera. Pasta is not cream based but tomato based with a ton of veggies. Fresh with herbs too. The veal was tender with cheese and prosciutto in a butter wi e sauce. Amazing. In between courses Mario comes by and makes sure you're ok and tells you a story or about the dish. It's very pleasant and gentile. You feel like you're in Italy. But you are in Rocky River. Dessert was a mascarpone pie with a strawberry purée. Light and delicious. The whole meal was light. You did not feel like you were too stuffed but, I didn't eat till 3p the next day. Mario's son waited on us and otherwise he is pretty much chief cook and bottle washer. It's all good and fun and delicious! It's a small 18 seat restaurant. So that's why only by reservation. It's in a non de script office building. You take a rickety elevator to the P or penthouse. Then you will have a fun time in Italy. The saddest part is that now I discovered him, he will be retiring at the end of the year. Bring cash. You can pay cards but not sure if you will get a surcharge. This is not cheap. Plan to spend over $150 for 2 people, not including tip. Well worth a special occasion. We will be back! Made reservations for next month.

Nothing better than a relaxed Friday night with good friends and a delicious meal!…read more Arrived at 7:30 pm for our reservation and were quickly led to our table. For a split second, we thought about eating outside but opted for inside. The charming inside room was bustling with energy and happy guests. We were then greeted by the delightful Gabriella who was our culinary guide for the night. She's terrific. She suggested 6-10 small plates for the four of us and we picked 8. The perfect amount for our tastes and appetite. The dishes were out of this world. Warm Popovers to die for, garlic shrimp, beet extravaganza, pork bellies, pecan infused meatballs, green beans, chicken, and one more. Brought in a perfectly paced sequence which allowed a leisurely meal and conversation. We paired dinner with sparkling water and a glass of pinot noir. After two hours, we left with smiles on our faces and gastrointestinal delight in our souls. Although we skipped dessert and coffee service, when four mini chocolate chip cookies showed up as a nightcap, they were quickly and gratefully consumed! Terrific on all accounts. Highly recommend.

Came on a Thursday evening and were promptly seated for two without a reservation…read more There is seating inside and in a patio, and free parking in the garage Our eyes were larger than our stomachs, but we enjoyed the family-style format of the menu The mushroom tarts were rich and savory with the cheese crust that was nice and crispy The country fried chicken liver was a fun alternative to the usual chicken liver mousse. While still served with tart cherries, the crispy breading was perfect. Kale salad was seasonal and all the components melded well, from the tart fruit to the light vinaigrette The highlight was the black cod, which was buttery soft and only further enhanced by the smooth beurre Blanc. Decadent but still balanced!! Looking forward to their next menu change :)

BEAUTIFUL PLACE…read more Wow, the architecture in there I really like it. I took some pictures. I think they will show up at the bottom of this review of what used to be the front door. Fascinating space. I looked it up. It used to be retail when it was built in the 30s, and then it was renovated in the 60s and now it looks like they took all three storefronts for the restaurant. I was sitting there admiring the Cherrywood floor and thinking what used to be here. That display window I wonder if it was a little department store. They were very busy, the bartender was working it! Nice guy. Outside was packed. That's where I wanted to sit, but I sat in the dining room. The Lamb burger was excellent, handcrafted almost like a lamb meatloaf but very firm like a burger. It was great. My brother had the pasta and he loved it. I had an old Forrester and one of the house beers and my brother had a house beer. The whole tab out the door was $97 for the two of us. Next time I'll make a reservation and try to sit outside on a nice day. Very nice place five stars.

I finally visited Sofia's Kitchen for dinner with a friend on a weekday evening…read more ORDER MISTAKE -- I ordered the Tomato Braised Cauliflower Steak ($22) but the female waiter brought me the Zoltan Grilled Strip Steak ($45). I wanted steak but not a $45 steak. I realized the mistake when the check arrived so at that point, it was too late to complain. Reading the menu again now, the cauliflower steak is not a steak dish but a vegetable dish (cauliflower)...ohhh my goodness. My friend felt so bad for me and decided to help pay for part of my dinner which I didn't ask for or expect. Although the Zoltan Grilled Strip Steak ($45) that was brought to me was not what I wanted, it tasted good. The mushrooms tasted differently from what I'm used to but that was okay. The mashed potatoes were perfectly soft and buttery. The soup of the day, tomato soup, tasted amazing. They should make this soup a permanent item on their menu. I'd love to return to try other dishes on their menu. GOAL of 250 reviews in 2026 - 189/250 total reviews in 2026 - 1030 total Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 30 September 2026

Family and I wanted to check this place out. It was perfect weather so we got an outdoor seating…read moretable. The is a play area for the kids which is nice. The music in the background was so loud. The is very noisy indoors too. The food was up to standard. The chicken wings were over cooked and not edible . So we did return them and they made us a second batch they were just as burned and not edible. . None of finished the food we ordered. Our server was nice.

Really bad food on a Mother's Day afternoon. Warm beer from the tap. Clean bathrooms is about the…read morebest I can say. Do not recommend. After seeing some food come out I studied the menu for sometime. Thought the wings would be a safe bet for this place and boy was I wrong. Wings were inedible. Choked down 3 before giving up. Partner said flatbread was a nice texture crispy. Sis in laws mahi was so so. Daughter said the smash burger was fine. Looked unappealing.

Wish I'd gotten pictures of this lovely patio dining area and delicious food! Serene and lush…read more Conducive to conversation. Our server was eager to please; cheerful; and attentive without being intrusive. Menu had a nice range of options for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Looking forward to trying the brunch menu and will definitely be back for dinner.

Everything about brunch was perfect. Mimosa flight, breakfast burrito and Bourbon pour.read more

I can confidently say this is one of the best "Biscuit & Gravy" dishes I've ever had!! I loved how…read morethe restaurant creates a tower with cheesy scrambled eggs (enough where you can see the cheese pull with every scoop) as the foundation, followed by a fluffy biscuit to top it off. The dish is drenched with their delicious and creamy gravy, which complimented very well with the spinach, mushroom, and turkey sausage chunks (extra). This is a huge portion and can easily be shared by two people! As for my sweet craving, I ordered a side of their Kid's Spelt Pancake (essentially a smaller version of the entree size), and the pancakes were made perfectly! The pancakes were fluffy, layered with small apple chunks for a nice, crispy crunch, and topped with a homemade whipped cream -- I could literally eat their whipped cream for days! It was super creamy with a light sweet aftertaste. If you're looking for a dangerous savory sweet combination, look no further!! The service was quick and the staff were incredibly kind. Too bad I was only visiting or else this would be a staple in my brunch routine.

This past Sunday a group of us went to breakfast and EVERY ONE loved their meals!…read more Their food is high quality with ingredients and flavors and I could tell our table knew this. Beautiful mural on the wall near our table and there was a fresh flower arrangement on our table which we all appreciated. The space itself had a diner feel where there is a small number of tables and servers are flipping tables because of limited hours and a constant wait. We were told the wait was 30-40 minutes and I believe we sat after 30 minutes. Time flew by as it was a beautiful Sunday morning and we were all chatting outside.

We got to cross another "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" restaurant off our list: Good Company in…read moreCleveland's Detroit Shoreway neighborhood! It's a cute little place right near the lake with white brick walls, a casual atmosphere, and phenomenal service. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and sat right away. Our waitress truly went above and beyond for us, making our visit feel extra special!! Everything is so fresh here--they even make their own pretzels and sandwich bread from scratch! We shared a Soft Pretzel served with house-made brown butter cream cheese which was absolutely delicious. For mains, I got the Cheese Steak Dip and my husband got the Surf & Turf. Highly recommend checking them out!

On our third visit to Good Company we ended up getting a smash burger which we cut in half and…read moresplit because it was so large. Burger was perfectly cooked. Sandwich was good, but a little heavy on the lettuce. We also got the chicken skins with ranch, which of course are the best part of fried chicken. This dish was raped about by Michael Symon and Guy Fieri. We also got some french fries dusted and hot spices which we need more ranch dressing for. Very good, but we need to go later on dusting next time. We also got a brown sugar rice crispy treat which we got one to split and then we ended up getting a second one because it was so good. Cheers, the good company

I went to Kent State many moons ago and Euro Gyro was a popular place to call when you had the…read moremunchies. My good friend Stoner Jon would always order the Guy on the Couch sandwich, which is an homage to the stoner movie Half Baked. The pizza was NEO thicker hillbilly style. I stumble into this location after doing the Madison Crawl and grab a gyro. The gyros aren't as good as Mars Bar down the street but on par with Greek Village. Warning, they do add lettuce to the gyro which is not always how it's done. Still a nice gyro to grab after a night of drinking. They are open late!

Don't get me wrong, I'm a local and love my local pubs and what not but mannnn, Euro Gyro Lakewood…read moreis a SLEEPER!!!! $4.50 for pints of Dort, $5 gyros!!, awesome salads, delicious food all around, super clean, super kind, and super cheap. The service is fast and perfect, the game is on, the crispy chicken is delicious... get her and enjoy, NOW!!!!

STARS OF THE SHOW: 1. Burger Box -- The patties were…read moreperfectly cooked, the bun was fluffy and soft, and if you love tomatoes, I would absolutely recommend adding their fresh tomatoes to your burger! There was just the right ratio of their homemade sauce, which complemented the smokey cheddar very well. 2. Over Dressed Greens -- I truly did not expect this to be one of my favorites of the night! The salad is generously mixed with their homemade white French sauce, and you could really taste the freshness of the vegetables and produce. They pickle their zucchinis, which was such a pleasant surprise because it added a crunchy texture alongside the croutons and the pickled flavor truly elevated the entire salad! 3. Jammy Eggs -- Egg yolks were cooked to perfect consistency and I loved their take on an Asian-fusion style dish with their furikake seasoning, which also gave slight crunchy texture alongside their creamy sauce that gave a hint of spiciness. 4. Szalay's Sweet Corn -- The mix of the cacio e pepe and miso aioli worked really well as the sauce for the sweet corn and gave it a creamy and savory flavor with every bite! All the cocktails we tried were very special and delicious! Their ingredients list includes unique combinations that pleasantly work for the drink. My favorite drink was "Never Too Much" and I don't even like Hennessy like that haha -- it was such a refreshing drink and the peach and lemon flavors truly was perfect for the fall season. As for service, our waitress Tate was incredibly friendly and efficient and gave us complimentary dessert due to a slight water spill during the meal. I can now fully understand the hype of this restaurant and when I come visit again, I will absolutely be back -- no questions asked!

My wife and I recently went to Cordelia for a special occasion and had a great experience. We had…read moreexcellent service from when we were seated on-time for our reservation to when we got the check. Everything came out in a timely and well-paced manner and our server went above and beyond in providing outstanding midwestern niceness and hospitality, explaining dishes to us, engaging in conversation, answering our questions, and working with the kitchen to make some minor accommodations to the dishes. The prices were also reasonable for the portion sizes. The ambiance is an interesting, funky mix of open piping with an open kitchen concept and artwork with a nod to Cleveland. My wife and I split several dishes and were fine to outstanding; however, I am giving Cordelia four stars because several dishes were way too salty, affecting what otherwise would have been amazing dishes. My wife and I shared the following dishes: Party snacks: One of the two star dishes of the night. The bread was crispy and served as a great vehicle for the dips. The carrot muhammara, farmer's cheese, and jammy eggs were particularly good and the three snacks I would get if I were only ordering three snacks. Blooming Eggplant: The other star dish of the night, besides being unique with Michelin-caliber presentation, the fry was perfect, the sauce was good, the coating was crispy, and the eggplant well-cooked. The lemon brought everything together and provided some welcome acid. A little on the salty side but very good. Cavatelli: The cavatelli were perfectly al dente; unfortunately, the sauce was overwhelming salty and took away from the pasta. Tomatoes a la chaoshou: The tomatoes were in-season and extremely fresh. The sauce was good, if slightly salty. Ohio Green Beans: The green beans were perfectly cooked with some firmness, nicely seared, and presented well. The zhug was quite salty and detracted from the green beans, although the crunch of the pistachio was excellent. Kate's Fish: The lake walleye was fresh and the accompanying sauces were good and provided nice flavor to give body to the fish (although a bit salty). The skin needed to be crispier; overall, an OK dish but nothing distinctive. My wife and I got the dirt 'n worms and the corn ice cream with caramel sauce for dessert. The caramel sauce was good; the corn ice cream was bland and the mousse was average. I would recommend Cordelia for your next special occasion.

It is closed they closed this restaurant down a couple of years ago. They only have a food truck in…read morethe parking lot for food. The tiki bar is still open.

We have been here before and have had above average food & service, but we returned for the…read moreriverfront views. However, this visit was so disappointing that I don't know where to begin. First, the "manager" would not allow us to put the umbrellas down at our table of 7 after the sun had gone down, ok no big deal... but here is where it went down the hill. We ordered (2) Spinach Artichoke Dip appetizers and this was nothing more than cold spinach & artichoke soup that should have been introduced to an oven or at the very least... a microwave. We ordered 7 dinners ranging from Broiled Salmon, Pasta Alfredo, Chicken Piccata and New York Strip. Four of our meals were served and then 2 of our meals were served 20 minutes later and the last meal was served 10 minutes after that. I always try to be considerate especially during these times of staff shortages, supply chain issues, etc., but this server just didn't know the menu and I just didn't feel that the manager was very accommodating with the seating. I am not giving them a lower rating because the Salmon and NY Strip was actually pretty good and they did make an adjustment on my guest check. However, I would prefer to have a good experience and pay full price. I believe that this restaurant has what it takes to be a much better venue, however, it will be a long time before I try this restaurant again. There are so many other fine dining options in Wyandotte to settle for average or below average.