What a hidden gem! The food amazed us at an extremely competitive price range. I want to try more…read moredishes, but today we tried the carbonara, Florentine salmon, tortellini soup (the broth was especially noteworthy), and the burrata salad. The ambiance and decor were spot on. Everything was outstanding. We were seated quickly, no wait time. And Mario, our chef and server, is a delight to be around. I can see my wife and our families returning many, many times.

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!

Top notch service, everyone is very nice and friendly. They offer great recommendations and…read moreanswered my questions on protein sizes and things. The vibe in here is great and the nice touches are lovely. Like a post card and mini cookies at the end of the meal was a sweet gesture. Popovers: buttery, crispy, light. So good! Especially with the whipped butter and strawberry preserves was tasty Mushroom tartlets: crispy pastry, rich and savory mushrooms, cheesey top, super good! And rich. So even 1-2 of these is the right amount for me. Arctic char: nice crispy skin, tender fish, good portion size. I would get this same meal again! But I also want to try all the other things they offer... A dilemma.

Delicious unique and artisanal small plates in a fine dining atmosphere. Fried chicken livers were…read moreperfectly crispy and had a highly complementary couple of sweet cherries and bacon pieces on the bottom. The Parisian potatoes were basically hash brown balls with an interesting sort of smoky cumin tasting barbecue sauce? The mushroom tartlets were both adorable and delicious. Lightly savory little quiche type pies. The popovers were beautiful and flavorful as well. Nice and lightly crispy with a delicious strawberry jam. The baked Alaska was beautiful and flavorful. Lots of pistachios and delicious ice cream within. The kiln #2 was a very sweet tequila Serrano pepper drink. No real spice but lots of sugar and unique flavor to that degree. Incredible smoothness.

Waiter did a fantastic job discussing the menu. Discussing how they made specials and certain…read moredishes. Nander two was one of the best drinks I've ever had. Dinner was amazing with the starter of the chickpea vegetables and mains of the pork chop and ribeye.

Went to Sofia's Kitchen for Valentine's Day with a reservation. We were seated pretty quickly after…read morearriving. We waited briefly near the bar. It is not really set up as a standing or social bar space, but the wait was short so it was fine. The menu is fairly small but has some interesting selections. It feels curated, though limited. Service felt slightly off throughout the night. Our waiter's style felt more casual than the setting called for. The tone and pacing did not fully match a Valentine's dinner atmosphere. It is possible they were overwhelmed by the holiday rush, which may have contributed. I ordered the ribeye rare. It came out closer to medium. The steak itself was decent, but not cooked to request. It was served directly on top of vegetables with very little open space on the plate, which made cutting into it awkward. I also ordered the crispy potatoes as a side because they were described as crispy, but they were not crispy at all. Additionally, the steak already came with potatoes, which was not clearly stated on the menu, and the waiter did not mention it, so we ended up with a duplicate side unnecessarily. The cocktails were good and probably the strongest part of the meal. We had a couple and both were well made. Overall, it felt like a 3.5 star experience. Not bad, but not memorable. It is possible Valentine's Day volume impacted execution. There were solid elements, but not enough to make it somewhere we would actively plan to return to.

5 min from I-71 on Bagley, in Middleburg Hts…read more We originally visited for brunch and immediately wanted to come back and try the dinner menu. Both the brunch and dinner menu provide classic yet original dishes, such as Street Corn Fries and Birria Shepherds Pie.

The food here is really good! They have gluten free buns which made the bougie burger a really nice…read moretreat. I read the menu wrong and accidentally got crispy onions on my burger, not exactly gluten free- but they remade my burger, no drama. It was great! The fries with peppadew peppers were delicious. The wings looked great, my husband and friends all got them and they loved them. Service was good and friendly. The inside of the restaurant was cute too. We will go back!

I have never celebrated Dyngus Day before. In all honesty, I really don't know what Dyngus Day…read moreis...? But yesterday my wife and I decided to get involved with the festivities in Gorden Square/Battery Park. So on a brisk but sunny day we drove down to Battery Park in Cleveland and visited "All Saints Public House" for a tall glass of Guinness and a dish of Cabbage and Noodles topped with a Bratwurst. The Battery Park area is a wonderful part of town and a fun place to visit. "All Saints" is a great ethnic bar/restaurant. It's dark, moody, warm, full of awesome people, and just a great place to be. The lady and gentleman that waited on us were really great and made us feel right at home. We sat and talked and watched "Gone with the Wind", drank a wonderfully satisfying Guinness (on tap), and ate some of the best Cabbage and Noodles I've ever had, with an excellent Bratwurst on top. Turns out, Dyngus Day is a load of fun... and I'm still not sure what it is?

A 4 min walk from Terrestrial Brewery; we were 45 min early since my husband wanted to make sure he…read morecould find parking on a Saturday night. Ended up parking in front of Terrestrial Brewery, had a drink, then took the 4 min walk down the street. I was mesmerized by the aesthetic as soon as we walked in; giving cozy, industrial, macabre century home vibes . The menu felt polish babcia inspired. I had the chicken paprikash and added a side of pierogi, yum! Looking forward to patio season so we can visit again with our pups.

I had to wait 20 minutes for a seat at the bar on a Friday morning, and I'm glad to say the wait…read morewas worth it! I ordered the biscuit & gravy ($16) and one kids pancake ($5). Both were delicious! The biscuit was perfectly buttery, and it was covered in a rich, flavorful mushroom gravy and came with scrambled eggs. It was filling but somehow not too heavy. I licked my plate clean. The pancake was also wonderful. It was topped with a thin layer of rhubarb jam that brought a nice tartness along with a dollop of sorghum butter and whipped cream, and served with Ohio maple syrup on the side. I could have easily had a whole stack of the pancakes. The staff was friendly, and though the place was busy, the service was efficient. Excited to come here again! Note - if you use a credit card, it does come with a 3% service fee.

Juneberry Table was beyond fabulous. My son and I went together, and from the moment we walked in,…read morethe energy was amazing. The place was packed, but the wait for a table was no problem at all--it was clearly worth it. I ordered the French toast (and calling it that doesn't do it justice). It was apple cinnamon toast layered with sweetened cream cheese, Ohio maple syrup, and Nolan's milk bread--and it was beyond anything I've ever tasted. Every bite had my taste buds popping. I couldn't finish the whole plate, but only because I was full, not because I wanted to stop. The space itself is small, cozy, and incredibly charming--cute, quaint vibes that make the whole experience feel warm and special. Truly an unforgettable brunch. I'm already dreaming about going back.

WOW seriously lived up to my expectations and exceeded them!!…read more AMAZING fall off the bone tender wings with some great sauce, I had the dad's buffalo sauce and my boyfriend got the pecorino garlic. I preferred the buffalo, the ranch and blue cheese are both great We also ordered the pretzel and the fries which were both insanely insanely amazing. The pretzel came with a white cheese sauce and a sweet butter of some sort that was really delicious Fun vibes inside although it's a small spot, very casual. Service was attentive and great!

This was my first time at the Cleveland location and the food was equally excellent. The wings…read morereally are the best in the area - the meat is super tender, a confit really, and it drops off the bone. Sauces are fantastic. I also had a garden salad that was super refreshing while my friends had a milkshake (yum!) and split the melt and grilled cheese sandwiches. Our server was delightful - you could tell she really cared about our experience. You can provide good service but for her she took real pride in it and really cared about making sure our meal was good. We really appreciated that. Space is pleasant in Battery Park - I think I like the Akron location a touch better, warmer, less industrial feeling but it's not bad just personal preference. Note: be careful on parking they have a few spaces in the narrow street immediately in front of the restaurant but the parking lot around the corner adjacent to battery park is permit only (and you'll be towed!). If the ones immediately in front of the venue are take you need to park further down (west) on 76th.

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!!!!

I always LOVE coming to Cordelia's and sitting at the bar for yummy cocktails and snacks! The…read morebartenders are also always incredible and nice. I had the chips n salami small plate and it was INCREDIBLE! They were homemade salt and vinegar chips, with fatty salami with a pepper sauce, and little pepperoncinis. I never thought such a simple dish could have so much flavor. We also tried the "new skool" oysters which featured a carrot and cardamom minionette. The little pickled carrots with cardamom Essense somehow went so well with the oyster! Go get them while it's still on the menu! 11/10 for food, drinks, and vibes. Follow my food Instagram for more foodie adventures! @dietz.eatz

Dined at Cordelia for the first time…read more What went well: very friendly, attentive staff and lively, fun ambience. What went wrong: The drinks were expensive and most of the glass filled with ice. We tried 4 different cocktails and all fell flat. -The food is so greasy! Our fish was served in a pool of oil. The overdressed salad almost felt like a dare--a ridiculous amount of dressing. The crackers are fried and the bread comes drenched in oil. I cannot recommend this restaurant.

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.