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    Maxi's

    3.9 (296 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    MAXI'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Spaghetti and meatballs
    Jenn C.

    Drove through Little Italy for lunch and found this super cute restaurant! We dined on buratta, spaghetti and meatballs, and my spinach ravioli weee the star of the show! I love the old building and the staff were very helpful and friendly. I would go again. The birthday dessert was a welcomed bonus! Holy moly! I want another bite of it all!

    Spinach Ravioli
    Meghan H.

    My absolute favorite spot in little Italy! The food is incredible with great staff and service. Wait until you see the beautiful back patio!

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    George B.

    Food was 10/10. Service was amazing and good. The place was a nice quaint space. . Went here with no-workers and we were throughly impressed with the restaurant. I tried the pepperoni pizza and it was amazing. For the table, we ordered the fried mozzarella balls prosciutto and calamari all were good. The calamari for me could have been fried just a tad bit more but overall, it was good. The fresh bread and oil was good. The lemonade was a little watery for my liking. I did not get a chance to try the dessert as I was so full, but I definitely will recommend this restaurant to anybody..

    Mushroom and pepperoni pizza
    Katy D.

    We started with the tomato, fresh mozzarella, and basil salad--it was super refreshing and paired perfectly with the fresh bread and oil. For the main course, we split a pizza with mushrooms and half pepperoni. The mushrooms were sautéed and full of flavor, and the pizza had a great balance of sauce, cheese, and crust. I love Little Italy, and Maxis definitely fits the vibe--delicious food, chill atmosphere. Perfect for a night out with friends or a first date. Bonus: there's an adorable cocktail bar connected called the Black Cherry Room. Such a fun spot!

    Arugula salad
    Gina F.

    Love it here! Such a great spot for lunch or dinner if you're looking for real, authentic Italian. The sauce is sooooo delish and the portions are big. The Alex pizza was fabulous - peppers were spicy and sausage was plentiful. Lots of leftovers since we both got a salad to start and filled up on the delicious fresh out of the oven bread! We always sit at the bar when we come in and the bartenders are so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to come back for the patio in the summer.

    Alyssa K.

    We really enjoyed the food and service and the bread was amazing. I highly recommend the side of escarole-it is outstanding. At our table of four we had Penne flavia, lobster ravioli, cavatelli, and spinach ravioli. We all loved all of it. Had a bottle of the Barrera too. The part I was a little less enthused about is the seating in the patio. For as long as its been around, it still feels a little patched together a sort if a second thought. We were pretty crammed in there. Would definitely go again. MAKE RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE Very tough to get a table.

    Maxis pizza
    Tiffany G.

    Definitely a cute little spot in the heart of little Italy. We were offered to either sit inside or on the heated patio and opted for the latter. Glad we did because it was much more spacious. Service was very fast. Complimentary bread was nothing to write home about although I like a great olive oil dip to go along with it. The veal was cooked well, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with plenty of flavor. Don't let the garlic deceive you because it was delicious. The side penne was undercooked unfortunately. The pizza was simple but well cooked and the sauce spoke for itself. $80 for two entrees and two drinks was a little steep but I know you are paying for the area. Overall a great experience!

    Mussels in garlic and wine with a glass of Montipulciano Italian wine.

    Just wanted something light after a meeting at Prestis Bakery. Perfect. Waiter was attentive but not over bearing. Again perfect! Sat outside on a perfect evening in Cleveland Ohio.

    Bread and oil dip
    Stacy P.

    Really cool Italian restaurant with great food. We visited for lunch in Little Italy. The menu is the same for lunch and dinner, so expect the same price during the day. The portions are definitely shareable! We ordered the escargot with portobello mushrooms to start. Very good. Complimentary bread and olive oil with red pepper flakes and Parmesan cheese came out. The bread looked soft, but was not a fluffy bread. It was very good just looks are deceiving. We shared a salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and balsamic drizzle! Very good!! Then we went on to the Penne Pasta Alla Flavia with shrimp with 2 added meatballs. It was very good!! We asked for no red pepper flakes but it still had a little bite to it that was very good. The meatballs were added for $4 but small. We were stuffed and very pleased with our dinner for lunch. The place must be a popular bar during the day as I heard them shake a few martinis around 1 pm. We enjoyed the Christmas music in the background to set the holiday tone and setting.

    Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers  Peppers good but sauce was great
    Rob S.

    I've dined at Maxi's three times in the last few years and have been able to sit in the same spot each time - the window seat which is the best seat in the house. People watching on the street is very entertaining. We started off with the stuffed pepper App and it was good. The marinara sauce is fabulous. The dinner bread was underwhelming. The server was very polite and attentive. My wife and I ordered the Lobster Ravioli and Veal Saltimbocca. These were great choices and very filling. Wow the Veal was good. This may have just topped my favorite Veal Saltimbocca at another restaurant. This is a huge meal so come hungry.

    Maxi pizza and Bolognese.
    Michelle O.

    Accommodated us on an early Saturday night. Sat at the bar. Bartender was nice and attentive. Ordered the fried mozzarella appetizer. It came in a dish with sauce. The mozzarella were so good and the sauce was amazing. I could drink that sauce. So much depth of flavor. Best ever. They do bring our crusty bread with oil. That's always good. Ordered the Maxi pizza and the bolognese. Pizza is big. 2-3 people could eat it. About 8 slices. Sauce is good. Could have used a bit more of the mozzarella and the olives. But it was good. Honestly I thought the crust would be thinner. It's not too thick but I was expecting thin. NY style. This is not that. The bolognese was meaty and delicious. No cheese though. They never gave us cheese or offered to shred some. Thought that was strange. It was good. Just no extra parmesan. All in all really good experience. I would go back and try something else. Good night out. This is a definite date night place. Prices aren't really cheap eats category.

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    The food was amazing. Freshest calamari. So tender and flavorful. The service was fabulous. So friendly and helpful.

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    Great food and great ambiance. Loved the meals and drinks and great service. Would recommend.

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    Good good! Great Italian! Would absolutely recommend and return. Wish I had tried here sooner!

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    Wait is to long for terrible service and have asked for different things wanted is crazy part

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    The Palazzo Restaurant

    The Palazzo Restaurant

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    Definetly one of the finer Italian restaurant's in Cleveland…read more The food is exceptional and the portions are extremely generous. The owner/chef Rafael Zaloshnja is very talented and friendly, and he loves to cook. I highly recommend an evening at this phenomenal restaurant for a great dining experience, enjoy..

    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.

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    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!

    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.

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