While my frequency of dining at this most fabulous place has dropped off--that certainly is not by…read morechoice but by now distance (I now WFH in Bath not down the street from the restaurant). Recently dined there this week and it did not disappoint--was FANTASTIC! Got the veal Luciano and was phenomenal. Bre behind the bar was incredible and seeing D was amazing--like family members! Absolutely cannot say enough about this place--only wish I worked or lived closer and my frequency of going would be like it was back in the day! Pete and Liza--.your place is the Best!

Sherri is the bomb.com serve4 who is patient and kind. Her service is spectacular as was the food…read moreshe delivered. We enjoyed the brunch and my original breakfast was not that... 5 sausages. 5 strips of crispy bacon, 2 eggs cooked to my order and jojos! Seriously! The veal medallions with prosciutto and mozzarella were to die for.... Again and again, I will return @

On a Wednesday night at 5p.m., visited Casa Rosa Cucina for happy hour and ended up having dinner…read more Sat at the bar with (Melissa?) and tasted Montepulciano, Valpolicella and Zinfandel by the glass until we selected our preferences. A nice feature is it's 25% during happy hour on wines and select small plates. We moved to a table to upstairs table. It was an odd time, Wednesday at 5-6, but we enjoyed the entire upstairs space to ourselves our entire visit, which seems sad, as it's a great space. The menu featuring handmade pasta, steak, seafood, and Mediterranean-inspired Italian dishes and we selected 1. Pasta Bolognese 2. Potato crusted grouper with truffled creamed corn. We loved the presentation of the food. My friend loved his Pasta Bolognese and enjoyed ot with the red wine. My meal was with mixed review. The Grouper itself was superbly and lightly breaded, and was soft and DELICIOUS..... however, I thought the Aoili sauce drizzle was too spicey. I recommend use it as a side dip vs. put it on in case people don't like it. Fortunately I was able to scrape off most of it, and once I got it off, the fish was delicious. My side was the creamed corn -- they raved about it. It was "nice", flavorful but I liked the fish best. We then ordered dessert. It was Baklava. They said they make it onsite with people from Greece. I have had a lot of Baklava and I've never had it this way. It featured a 2" thick, dense square. I've never seen it this thick - it's usually light and flowery-breaking as you eat it. Can't dislike honey and nuts and pastry, but I'd say my preference is thin and flaky type Baklava. The restaurant is beautiful and the room we were in cozy and inviting. I would like to return to try more things, so my issues with a couple small things did not overpower my like of the place -- the issues were 'details' and preferences. Good job. Nice to meet you Frank Wagner and will return.

I'm gonna keep this short because there is nothing new to tell you about "Casa Rosa Cucina"…read more Service is excellent, fun, and efficient. The ambiance is very basic and parking is limited. But... If you "LOVE" Italian food, and you live on the east side, the decision is simple. Go to "Casa Rosa Cucina". The food is FABULOUS! Don't need to say anything else. The food is it. Just go.

Stopped for an appetizer and drink and sat at the bar. The restaurant was busy and buzzing - and…read morethe bar was winding down from happy hour. I was disappointed in the service at the bar. I had to go out of my way to get the attention of the bartender to order both my drink and app. He took my order and made me feel like I was inconveniencing him. He was in NO hurry to serve his customers. The firecracker shrimp was good and the waiter/runner who delivered it was extremely friendly and personable. The poor couple next to me was celebrating a birthday and wanted a bowl of ice cream. They waited at least 20 minutes between getting a menu, ordering... and eventually not receiving their dessert in a timely manner and walking out and going to Mitchel's. Unfortunately probably a first and last for me.

My friend and I dined here not long ago and had a good experience! Our server was friendly and…read moreattentive. We loved the sushi appetizer that we shared. It tasted very fresh and flavorful. I thought the atmosphere could have used some sprucing! For a dimly lit tavern that's trying to be moody, it missed the mark and felt drab versus cool. Even though it was crowded, it just didn't feel lively because of the decor/ambiance. That definitely wasn't a dealbreaker as the food stands on its own!

Palazzo is an Italian restaurant in the Edgewater neighborhood. My friends invited me to the…read morespecial dinner here - Black Italian Truffle Dinner at Palazzo. I'm not truffle connoisseur, but decided to try something new. Based on our conversation with the chef who approached our table after dinner, he was dreaming of hosting this dinner forever. There was always something that came in the way until this decadent evening. I'll share my experience from the special dinner. AMBIENCE: Palazzo is like a gallery meets fine Italian restaurant. There are plenty sculptures including Michelangelo's David replica. Paintings of ballerinas reminding me of Degas. Walls of wine bottles, predominance of stone accents, and a small vase fountain transport you to Italy. Touches like backlights and wine bottle walls make the atmosphere romantic. The restaurant has multiple dining room spaces. There is also a wooden bar. There is also a covered patio. During our visit the restaurant was extremely crammed. The dinner was sold out. Tables were so close together that it was challenging to navigate between them. Guests had to move their tables to let someone pass through - other patrons or staff. I did not feel comfortable with these seating arrangements. The restaurant was very extremely loud. I couldn't sit comfortably without bumping my chair into other guests. I'm not sure how the dining layout looks like during regular days. Hopefully there is more room at the restaurant. The bathroom is in the basement, so not ADA accessible. The ceiling in the bathroom was awkwardly low. FOOD: Our dinner was 6 course experience for $125 (no tax, no gratuity, and no drinks included). First course (Antipasto) was Pera Sacchetti - Pasta Pillows, Pear, Formaggio,Truffle Cream Sauce, Fig Balsamic. Second course (Insalata) was Arugula - Black Truffle Oil & Shaved Parmesan. Third course (La Pasta) was Cheese Tortelloni & Sea Scallops - Shaved Fresh Truffle, Butter, Garlic. Fourth course was (Pesce Pan Seared Halibut) Black Truffle Cream Sauce & Roasted Rainbow Carrots. Fifth course (Mare e Monti) was Grilled Filet Mignon Medallion & Petite Butter Poached Lobster Tail Truffle Butter & Cauliflower Purée. Sixth course (Dolce) was Truffle Cream Filled Cannoli. Every course featured generous amount truffles and was very well crafted. I loved Mare e Monti, filet mignon and lobster were well prepared. While the courses were pretty petite, the dinner was filling. Considering the dinner menu, it was good value. Beyond the dinner, my friends really enjoyed wines. I ordered Prickly Pear mocktail ($10). It was okay, but not really flavorful. It was too ginger beer forward. It was pleasant to seem multiple mocktail options. SERVICE: It was wonderful that the chef personally greeted every table. I enjoyed learning about his story. It was a nice touch for him to speak with the guests. The rest of the service was average. The hostess was not very pleasant which set a bad first impression. Our waiter was fantastic but awkward. He kept taking away wine glasses and bringing back the same glasses. There was a lot of confusion with drink orders, and the wrong bill included the wine. Perhaps this was due to handling a large crowd. EVENTS: The restaurant is planning other upcoming events. For instance, Lenten dinner ($55) on Wednesday and Friday (February 18-April 2). PARKING: The restaurant has a very small parking lot with an incline. Arrive very early if you want to secure a spot. There is really no street parking nearby. You can park at the RTA bus station across the street. Parking experience is inconvenient. I'm conflicted on how to rate this restaurant. I enjoyed dinner, presentation, mood, and personal chef approach. I didn't like the table arrangements, service, and parking. If the service was warmer and less rushed, I would be all about this restaurant.

Tried this place after hearing good reviews. Nice ambience, not too crowded and the service was…read morefantastic. The drinks were really good, almond old fashioned and chocolate martini and the food was awesome. I had the lobster, crab cake and lobster bisque. Highly recommend. Give this place a try, glad I did.

Food is really good. I sat at the bar & everyone made me…read morefeel welcomed. I appreciate that feel

Very unassuming little spot in a strip mall but honestly fantastic food and good service. Prices…read morewere reasonable. We were pleasantly surprised with everything we ordered. The restaurant isn't super big so it may be wise to get reservations for busy nights or for a large party. All of their salad dressings are homemade as well as most of their pastas!

I stumbled upon Elle on a whim, and it is a true hidden gem!…read more It was easy to get a reservation on a Friday night, the hostess was very kind when helping us find the perfect time. The restaurant was lively and bright inside, with eclectic decor. Lots of seating options as well. We started with some cocktails, and I was impressed with the flavors combinations they offered. The violet skies was refreshing and light with the perfect amount of sweetness. I also tried the goddess spritz, which had a great watermelon flavor. The crispy calamari was a great starter, both sauces (chili aioli and curry aioli) complimented the dish well. Prior to our entrees, we also enjoyed some sesame red bean paste balls, which I LOVED. The flavor and texture were great. As an entree, I ordered the market fish which was a monkfish with mushrooms, green beans, and pomegranate. This was the best fish I have ever had. It was cooked perfectly, and all of the flavors blended together beautifully. The mushrooms were a great compliment to the nuttiness of the fish. 10/10 dish. I also tried my partners dish, the Sunday sauce, and it was delicious! The different meats in the dish made every bite full of flavor. The meatballs were also well balanced. Lastly, we enjoyed the house-made tiramisu, which was divine. It was rich and creamy with an amazing coffee flavor. Truly a wonderful way to end the meal. The ambiance, great. The food? Amazing. But the best part of our experience was our server, Kean. He made this experience for us truly memorable, and I would recommend this restaurant just based on his hospitality alone. He was attentive, gave us amazing recommendations like the market fish & the calamari, and overall we just really enjoyed chatting with him. I will be back, see you soon Elle!

Can't recommend Elle High Enough!! We've had Elle on our list of restaurants to try and were…read morefinally able to dine there with friends this past Friday evening. So glad we did!!! We had an amazing time. From all perspectives (e.g., a warm, inviting dining room vibe, a thoughtful menu and carefully crafted cuisine and drink preparation - loved the octopus app and entrée options, the high touch yet non-intrusive service, etc.). Elle far surpassed our expectations and should be high up on your list of Cleveland 'go to' restaurants. Kudos to Chef Gio for an inspired menu (updated quarterly to capture the best of each season) and to the staff for providing a seamless, outstanding dining experience. Michelle and Jeff Hirsch Brecksville, Ohio

Delicious pizza. Up there with any great wood fired pizza in Cleveland. I really enjoyed the music-…read morevery Italian jazzy with artists like Sinatra and dean martin on repeat. The service was quick- though being the only guests in the restaurant - with the staff welcoming us and serving us attentively. All and all, I would definitely come back for a cute date with mocktails or just for a quick bite during my time in Lakewood.

Came for Sunday brunch and I love that their entire kitchen is open so you can order dinner entrees…read moreat 1030 if your heart desires. They also have $2 mimosas and you definitely can't beat them! Fun fact, their happy hour also includes weekends so take advantage of that! One critique is that their bone marrow and spaghetti & meatballs was super oily, so our plate when we were finished eating was drenched. The ricotta pancakes are a must and hit! Super soft and fluffy. Loved them. Our server was very good at his job, offered his suggestions, and was very friendly!

My first interaction with Valenti's was via a phone call. That night they were having a Lupus…read moreFundraiser and would have music. So I called to ask if I needed reservations and the person on the line said yes. I made reservations for 6 people. The person on the phones name was Kurt. I had my guests meet me at the restaurant. We ended up with just 4 people. They were so understanding. I had Chicken Parmesan. Crispy Brussel Sprouts Bacon, guest had Egg plant Parmesan, Chicken Marsala, a Shrimp Dish. We had some cocktails. Kurt actually was our server, great personality. The food was EXCELLENT!!!! Everyone they 4 people loved the food. The music was great and we were happy that one of the Valenti family members and came to chat with us.

Enriching experience go try this yourself!! The service, food and beverages are just outstanding…read moreand this place really knows how to accommodate their customers while providing an enjoyable atmosphere with live entertainment including a woman singing while a man plays the guitar and there was even an art class in the next room seen many lovely paintings. Can't wait to return for more amazing cooking & more spice in my life!