I came down on Thursday night and ordered the mahi. The service was amazing, Sofia and Vince were really timely and friendly. I loved the selection of red wine on offer. I loved the environment and the ambiance was classic. Made me feel at home. read more

A Fantastic Italian Dining Experience in Cleveland's Little Italy! We absolutely chose the right Italian restaurant! Mia Bella checks all the boxes for a fantastic meal: a great vibe, kind and attentive service, and excellent food packed with authentic Italian flavor. Every dish was excellent, and the experience was made even better by our wonderful waitress, who recommended a glass of wine that paired beautifully with my lamb chops. It was a solid choice! Pro tip: Get a shot of limoncello to enjoy alongside your authentic Italian meal. It's a great way to add a little extra Italian flair to the experience! From the atmosphere and service to the food and drinks, Mia Bella hit all the marks. If you're visiting Cleveland's Little Italy and looking for a memorable Italian meal, this place is well worth a visit. Five stars and two thumbs up! Grazie, Mia Bella, for a wonderful dining experience! read more

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After surgery at the Cleveland Clinic, having only a clear diet for 25 hours....I couldn't wait to eat!!! 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! read more

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I dined at Mia Bella with my daughter while in Cleveland for a soccer camp at CWRU. The restaurant was small but nice, and we chose to sit at a high top rather than wait for a table. The service was attentive, and several people checked on us throughout our meal. I ordered the lobster ravioli, and my daughter ordered the pesto pasta and added chicken. Both dishes were excellent. The lobster ravioli was extremely flavorful, and my daughter really enjoyed the chicken with her pesto. This was some of the best Italian food I've had. This might not be saying a lot because I am from L.A. and we are not known for our Italian food. My only complaint was the bread. Most Italian restaurants offer complimentary bread for the table, but Mia Bella charges extra for it. That wouldn't bother me as much if the bread were something special, but it was extremely ordinary. It was warm, but otherwise pretty tasteless; no garlic, garlic butter, herbs, or anything else to make it memorable. I'd definitely skip the bread and order a legitimate appetizer instead. All in all, the experience was very strong, and I would definitely return. read more

Another excellent meal and experience. Great vibe on the corner of Little Italy's busiest intersection. Service is friendly, patient, and prompt. Cocktails poured with regard and skill. Food is always delicious. Great flavor. read more

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I came to Mia Bella with a group of people at around 6pm on a Sunday, and we had an amazing time! So many options on the menu looked excellent but I opted for the ricotta and honey with bread to share, and the lobster ravioli for my entree. The appetizer was excellent--very mild cheese, honey on top was great, and I loved that the bread was very crispy without feeling too doughy or heavy. The lobster ravioli was also excellent. I absolutely loved the tomato cream sauce, and thought the ravioli had a great flavor and texture. I tried some of the other apps that others in my group ordered, and everything I tasted was great. Our server worked extra hard to keep us happy, make sure the food was coming out at an appropriate pace, and explain all of the specials to us. He was very friendly and had no problems splitting our bill in several ways. Overall I really enjoyed my time here and would love to come again someday. read more

Mia Bella Restaurant - Lobster Ravioli - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Wow did I eat a lot here. The portions are on the bigger side. I got the eggplant parm to start. It had a lot of tomato sauce with it which I like. Eggplants were nicely breaded thin and soft. It would be a good size to split with someone. For the main I had gnocchi in a Roman style. Had tomato's peppers garlic and olives in it which was a nice complement to the chewy pasta. Also a large dish. Wine list good with heavy focus on Italian wines, of course. Decor is a little bit kitschy but staff are nice. Good crowd of diners in there on a Tuesday night. Not a bad spot to check out. read more

Verry good and delicious Italian restaurant in Cleveland little Italy. Everything was perfect and our waitress was kind. 5 stars for mia Bella in ohio! read more

Hey Bella is a very good fusion of Italian and Mediterranean. We weren't sure quite what to expect, and we absolutely loved it. Food 4*. Loved everything we ate and would order it all again. Atmosphere 5*. Service 5*. Yassine is a truly excellent server. Value: 4 1/2*. We loved Mia Bella and will return soon. They're going into our Cleveland Little Italy restaurant rotation, which is high praise. read more

Definitely on pricier side, but if you have the funds for this place, it does not miss. Had the calamari, pasta of the day, special salad. Our waitress Candace was really kind and answered all of our questions. Interior of the place is super nice and lots of heritage. Had the calamari and a few other special dishes of the day. Definitely worth to get the italian bread if you get a "saucey" appetizer, you don't want to let any of it go to waste. Would come back again for special occasions. read more

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Our first time here was less than impressive. But this time was awesome. It all started with our server, Gino, who was amazing. Informative, welcoming and friendly. Drinks were great (Old Fashioned, Amaretto Sours) but the best was the main course. The filet was delicious, well prepared and on a serving of risotto, which was flavorful and zesty. The wife had the pesto and burrata and loved it. Daughter had the shrimp scampi special and wow! Giant shrimp accompanying homemade pasta and a delicious sauce. My first experience wasn't the best but Mia Bella redeemed themselves in spades. Delicious, fun and a wonderful atmosphere. read more

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

Mia Bella Restaurant - Enjoyed ! Will be back soon ! - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

The food and service are always great. The restaurant is always busy, it's that good. Parking can be a headache in that area but they do offer valet. If I had to choose a last meal, it would probably be their cheese tortellini (iykyk). Love it. read more

Mia Bella Restaurant - The cheese tortellini at the feast.... I probably got like 6 orders of it. - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

We came here to celebrate my younger brother's birthday. It was my first time here. We were greeted and taken care of by Yassine; a younger gentleman who was highly knowledgeable and professional. He definitely cared about providing an excellent customer experience. We had the ricotta & honey crostini, which I'd quite literally rate a 10/10 and I am a strict grader. It was absolutely the best appetizer I've ever had at a restaurant and possibly the best bread I've ever had. The entrees were fantastic, despite a small portion for my ravioli and meatballs. I had some of my parents dishes too which were quite good. Overall I'd rate this place a 9.7/10 and will certainly be bringing my business back in the future! read more

Came here twice while on vacation. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The food and service was great and so was the atmosphere. The weather was perfect so they had the doors open. Its located in the heart of Little Italy. Couldn't be more perfect. read more

Really disappointing experience at Mia Bella. We called the day before to make a 7:30 pm reservation for a Friday night since there isn't an online reservation option. We arrived on time and were told there were 10 or 11 reservations ahead of us and that it would be another 30 minutes before we could be seated. We made the best of it, went elsewhere for a drink, and returned 30 minutes later. At that point, we were told it would be another 45 minutes. I completely understand that restaurants get busy and tables sometimes stay longer than expected, but being 75 minutes behind on reservations makes you wonder what the point of taking reservations is. What was most disappointing was that we weren't even offered an apology for the situation. We also had friends visiting from out of town and had specifically planned to take them here. We ultimately left and went to Trattoria instead, where we had a lovely dinner. Unfortunately, after this experience, we won't be returning to Mia Bella anytime soon. read more

Really great spot in Little Italy! The food and service is fantastic. Recently had a lovely dinner there with friends and our server, Chrissy, was amazing. We ordered a bottle of chianti- they have quite a decent selection of wine and a good variety of prices for both bottles and glasses. Appetizers: calamari (delicious sauce with veggies and not fried which was a nice surprise) and the sesame bread service (delish bread and olive oil for dipping). My friend had the Caesar salad which I tried and I'll definitely order that next time. For my entree I had the pesto burrata pasta and it was soooo yummy. I am already looking forward to the next time I can eat it. My husband got the cheese tortellini and had nothing but great things to say. Everyone was so happy with their meals! Only reason this isn't a 5 star review is that it's very loud in the restaurant, so keep that in mind when planning. read more

This is the ONLY place we go as a family in Little Italy. The food is always perfect and GINO is the BEST waiter I have ever encountered and I travel all over the world at 5 Star places. I love this place! read more

Italian comfort! I grew up in Chicago, and the Italian food on the East coast is different. So used to Chicago's Little Italy and we found a similar neighborhood here. This is our 2nd time at Mia Bella and we definitely will come back again when in the area. Had the Burata caprese, eggplant parmesan, supa de pesce, & whole branzino with shrimp fra diavalo. Got the sesame bread because we needed it to sop up the olive oil in the salad and the marina in the eggplant parm! Good portions. Had to take home leftovers. Having their food really took me back home. And I'm not even Italian! Growing up with the the pasta, the sauces, soups, the Italian ices, and the real olive oil, I appreciate the traditional taste, which I found here at Mia Bella. The food felt really comforting, it was one of those "I almost cried!" moments. Last visit, had the oysters, arugula salad, and branzino Service was stellar! Shout out to Olivia and Gino! We didn't have a reservation on a Tuesday, arrived at 5PM, got seated right away. There's 2 rooms and we sat near the kitchen. Ambiance was comfortable, relaxed despite busy dinner service. Nice to watch outside activities thru window. Parking is limited in area, but fortunate to get a spot 2 blocks away. read more

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We went to Mia Bella to commemorate my mom's birthday. Our server (Brittany) was fantastic. The food was delicious. I especially enjoyed my dish which was the Ragú. It had sun-dried tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, pork, beef and veal with a generous dollop of stracciatella cheese. It was so flavorful. After dinner my mom & I toasted my grandfather with a sambuca. It wasn't too crowded because we went early on a Saturday afternoon. It's nice they offer valet because even though it wasn't crazy at the restaurant yet, Little Italy always seems to be busy. read more

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Nice ambiance. Food was not what I expected. It wasn't bad, but I didn't love anything we ordered.

The BEST meal I've had in Cleveland! Moved here a couple of months ago and am still new to the food scene. Heard about this place through a coworker (who said it was the best spot in Little Italy). We ordered the honey and ricotta bread course...still thinking about that dish...the bread was buttery, garlicky, SOFT yet crispy. The whipped ricotta was insanely delicious. We split the ragu, frutti di mare, and scallops. The scallops were 10/10 best bite of the night. Ragu was fantastic. That sauce tasted like it had been simmering for hours. The frutti di mare was OK (not sure if squid ink pasta is my thing yet), but the sauce had a nice spice and a bold, seafood-forward flavor. Portions were so generous and pricing was honestly fair for this 2025 economy. The ambience was classic, no-fuss Italian fare: white tablecloths, Frank Sinatra , humble staff. And best part is it felt fancy and yet no one would judge you for wearing whatever you wanted. Mia Bella is no-frills, fantastic Italian cooking. We will be back...and back...many times. read more

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The food was mouth watering; Brittany's service was knowledgeable, fast and friendly! She's clearly an asset here!! Suego was amazing; truffle shrimp pasta was delectable, even with gluten free pasta ( that wasn't same old penne), and yummy gluten free rolls that tastes like real bread!! read more

Large restaurant in little Italy. Tastefully decorated with large windows. Parking can be challenging. The food was all delicious. Comfort food in large portions. The eggplant parmigiana and spicy calamari appetizers could have been entrees. The eggplant was lightly breaded, had just enough browned cheese and a bright and light tomato sauce, great to mop up with the delicious bread that came in bountiful baskets to the table. Cod special was cooked simply but well. It was accompanied by a small arugula salad, broccolini, and a large bed of linguini. The pasta is high quality, though not made in house. Took home leftovers and had no room for dessert. They were able to accommodate a large party (with a deposit). Looking forward to another visit when we are next in town. read more

Stopped here on a whim while traveling through. Surprised it was very nice inside and the staff was top-notch. I ordered the razor clams special appetizer. They were very well seasoned and flavorful however, a little too chewy for my liking compared to times I've had razor clams previously. I also had the shrimp scampi special with a Chardonnay and it was perfection. My husband had the chicken Parmesan and the pasta and sauce was delicious. The chicken could've used a little bit of salt but other than that it was a pleasant dining experience and I would go back. read more

Mia Bella Restaurant - Good flavor. Little too chewy than usual. - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Food was excellent, well priced and imaginative Unfortunately the server did not know how to debone beramundi in spite of a request for assistance. and provided no help with deboning. In fact, she insisted that a chef is the only one who could debone an expensive fish. In other words, I would suggest that only basic dishes are appropriate at this restaurant. In my experience, well trained waiters take pride in deboning a good fish. They don't work at this restaurant. read more

I got the cheese tortellini because it was highly recommended on yelp and beli. I went on a Tuesday evening and there were still a good amount of customers, so l can see why a reservation may be needed for a Friday or weekend. The spicy sauce was just the right about of spice, and the pasta was cooked to perfection. The only critique I have is that some of the peas that were served with the dish was quite undercooked and starchy/hard so it slightly ruined the texture of the dish for me which is why I had to knock it down 1 star:/ my server was very nice and my food came out quickly. read more

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Excellent food yet again this evening. The crispy Brussels sprouts weren't crispy but they were still unbelievably great! Super duper flavorful- grilled flavor, salt, some balsamic and sun dried tomatoes. Just great. The shrimp saganaki was beautiful and flavorful. Super rich tomato cream sauce drowning large shrimp over several slices of robust halloumi cheese. The chef's favorite pizza was unremarkable. It had a rather dry overly chewy crust and was lacking in cheese but did have enough spicy sausage and onion topping. read more

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The food was good, and the service was good, but the prices just don't make sense anymore from when I visited just a year ago. Compared to other restaurants on the block like Mama Santes and Trattoria, which offer similar food at much more reasonable prices, this place feels overpriced for what you get. They don't even provide their bread and dipping oil anymore unless you pay extra, which just adds to the feeling that they've cut back on service while raising prices. The quality has stayed the same--if not declined from when I had visited a year ago--but the cost keeps going up. There are better options nearby for the same experience at a better price. read more

Mia Bella Restaurant - Spicy Cheese Tortellini (Taste of Little Italy Award Winner) - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

There are so many good things to say about this Restaurant! The food was out of this world great. We had the spring salad, in house made meatballs and the truffle scampi pasta. Everything was delicious and amazing! Our sever (Yassine) was top notch! He made our dining experience a one to remember. He was very informative and professional, while being fun. I would definitely come back and would rate this restaurant as the best Italian restaurant not only in Cleveland but in the top 10 anywhere! read more

We had an extra day in Cleveland and at the recommendation of a friend's brother, popped into Mia Bella for dinner. But before that, let's talk parking. On that strip, it's pretty much valet parking only. My recommendation, if you go out ~0.3 miles of the strip, there are plenty of street parking in front of the residences that you can use. Just park there and it's a straight shot walk down the sidewalk to the strip. We get there, no reservation, and they seat us immediately. Our waitress is amazing! Tells us about specials, quick to serve, great service all around. I got a glass of red, some oysters, the filet, and bread to start. Everything was tasty. Th is place is great and if you're in the area and want to get some nice dining, for Cleveland, check it out. read more

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To a future diners of this place, the food is great most of the time, although the red sauce is not consistent. We have dined here a few times and the service, just like the food, is 50/50. We will not be coming here again, I recommend to anyone thinking of this restaurant to look up the owner. Becoming aware of a certain public information, we have decided to not be eating here any longer. read more

Great experience here today. My dad and I have been going to Mama Santa's and occasionally Trattoria Roman Gardens for years after baseball games, but we decided to go to Mia Bella for the first time. The nice cool temperature inside was a wonderful reprieve from a 90+ degree baseball game. Alana was our server, and she was not only accommodating but very kind. she brought out some tasty Italian bread and oil...I got a Caesar salad and my dad got the house salad. I was jealous because his house salad was fantastic, but both good. Would've liked a little bit more crunch on what I assumed were homemade croutons on my Caesar, but I'm getting pretty granular here lol. We also got a pizza for an appetizer although we barely ate any of it. We took it home. It was an interesting mix with pesto, chorizo sausage, onions, and peppers. Maybe a little bit off the beaten path compared to what you might be looking for as far as traditional Italian food goes. Still enjoyable, but I might order something different next time. The peppers on the pizza were fantastic...they reminded me of my grandmother's homemade food. My Dad and I both got the cavatelli pasta and meatballs and it was divine. We both managed to finish the meal, although it was a healthy portion. We barely ate all day and we were totally zapped from being in the sun, so we were ready to eat! No room for dessert as you might've imagined, but I definitely look forward to going back. Hopefully we'll be fortunate enough to have just as good of an experience next time, something tells me we will. read more

Candace was our excellent server and she couldn't have been more helpful. She knew the menu and asked the right questions to hone in on what she thought we would like. Five stars! We started with the burratta salad which was so yummy. Then we shared the Chef's Favorite pizza which was cooked perfectly and had a subtle little kick to it. Next we shared a fantastic chicken piccata which Candace had the chef make with boneless chicken breast. We topped all that off with a creme brûlée that was the best we've ever had. The only thing I would change is the location of the table which was in a very high traffic spot next to the bar. Otherwise 5 stars! read more

Mia Bella Restaurant - Chicken piccata made with boneless breast - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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My boyfriend and I came here to celebrate our 3-year anniversary, and it was the perfect choice! Mia Bella is such a beautiful and classy restaurant -- ideal for a special night out. Definitely make a reservation, as it was pretty packed. The food was amazing. The whipped ricotta with honey was next-level -- creamy, smooth, and just the right amount of sweet. The ravioli was honestly some of the best I've ever had. We also loved the shrimp scampi pizza. Our server was awesome -- super friendly and really helpful when we couldn't decide what to get. You could tell they genuinely cared about making our night special. Being in Little Italy made the experience even better. The whole neighborhood is adorable and perfect for a post-dinner stroll. We'll definitely be back! read more

Mia Bella Restaurant - ricotta honey bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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OMG! The best food I have ever had! My husband & I split spicy cheese tortellini and hot sausage stuffed peppers and they were so good, we got an order of each to-go, to eat at another time. I really didn't care for the attitude of the staff, but "Rick" (I think that was his name) and the young woman who lived in NYC for 15 years (I never got her name) were terrific. The others seemed like we were their for them and not the other way around, but the food was FANTASTIC! If you are unsure of which restaurant down in Little Italy you should eat at, I absolutely recommend this one! I'm eating left-over tortellini as I'm writing this. read more

Gino is the best waiter we've had in a while. It was hot as crazy outside, he made sure our waters were always full, he smiled, was very friendly and kind to us. Thank you gino, you made our lunch experience awesome. We will be back. The food was great too. read more

My daughter and I were in town for some appointments at Cleveland Clinic for myself. I have a cousin who lives about 50 minutes away and asked if he could take us to dinner. He chose Mia Bella"because he has been there a few times we would appreciate everything about this restaurant from service, ambience and especially the food. Everything was wonderful. One thing that surprises me and I found this in Miami also is that you pay for bread service what do I find I come from Milwaukee they bring bread to your at no charge especially with the prices that are charged at these restaurants it seems a little petty to charge for it, just a little food for thought read more

We have heard lots of great things about this restaurant and wanted to give it a try. Decided to go on a Sunday afternoon . The atmosphere is upscale with a very warm vibe . We were greeted warmly and welcomed . We decided to sit a the bar for dinner where we experienced attentive service . The specials were explained well and our server described the menu well . We went with sharing the beet salad which was fresh and tasty followed by the Cavetelli /meatballs and Lamp Chop which was cooked perfectly .. all in all a wonderful experience and can't wait to return . read more

Mia Bella Restaurant - Loved the pasta - Mediterranean Near Me - Cleveland, Ohio

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Phenomenal from the second we walked in through every delicious bite of our meal. Started with a dirty martini at the bar as we waited for our table to be ready - highly recommend a reservation, especially on the weekend. Bartenders are super friendly and attentive. The hostess was also wonderful and gave us a warning that our table would be ready soon so we could close our tab at the bar. Everything we ate was wonderful. Being gluten free, it's often hard to dine at Italian restaurants so the fact that they have so many options is truly so helpful. Our server was amazing and I was in love with the truffle cream sauce on the pasta special I ordered. Their traditional red sauce is also delicious - highly recommend getting something that incorporates it just to try it! Great wine list with so many options and reasonably priced without more than a 50% markup. Great experience here. Beautiful space and lovely staff. Cannot wait to return. read more

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