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Dante is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

1. Dante

8.5
2247 Professor Ave, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Tremont · 33 tips and reviews

Kristy W.Kristy Whittaker: Cauliflower Gratin is AMAZING. Do yourself a favor and try it.

Karl D.Karl Dlugos: Hawaiian Tuna Tartare

Erik H.Erik Howell: The pasta here is perfectly al dente... firm. If Tiffan C. wants moosh she should take her suburban palate back to the Olive Garden.

Lago East Bank is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

2. Lago East Bank

8.3
1091 W 10th St (btwn Main Ave & Front Ave), Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 12 tips and reviews

Rachel G.Rachel Goodman: Gluten free pizza is made in a separate oven... Get the Sofia!

Jessica J.Jessica Jakimowicz: This place is the bomb !!! Can't go wrong with anything here !!!

Tiffany L.Tiffany Lucas: I've tried a lot of gnocchi in Cleveland and this lobster gnocchi is AMAZING!!!

Bruno's Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

3. Bruno's Ristorante

8.2
2644 W 41st St, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Detroit - Shoreway · 19 tips and reviews

Luis Javier R.Luis Javier Robles: Luinguine alla pesscatore!! Everything is just delicious, very nice restaurant! Love the place!

Michael M.Michael M: Great Italian food!

Chris V.Chris Vitale: Amazing food, amazing sauce and really classic decor. I enjoy myself every time I'm here. Lunch, dinner, bar or table. Highly recommend.

Mia Bella Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

4. Mia Bella Restaurant

8.3
12200 Mayfield Rd (at Murray Hill Rd), Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · University Circle · 36 tips and reviews

Abby W.Abby Wu: Anything pasta. Baked veggies with a meatball!

Unmiserable C.Unmiserable Cleveland: Perfect calamari for summertime.

Unmiserable C.Unmiserable Cleveland: Try to pasta special. Smoky -cheese filled tortellini with kick. Prosciutto, peas and fresh grape tomatoes fill sauce. Kudos to Madison for the rec! Best of Little Italy winner.

Luca Italian Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

5. Luca Italian Cuisine

8.2
2100 Superior Via, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Ohio City · 11 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vitale: Always first class everything. Food, service, the bar, you name it. Amazing menu, amazing specials and amazing wine list. Highly highly recommend!

Rebecca P.Rebecca Pelfrey: Get the half order of Sacchetti al Tartufo Bianco as an appetizer

TC W.TC Whysall: Delicious Bolognese and nice wine list. Service was great.

Cibreo Italian Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

6. Cibreo Italian Kitchen

8.1
1438 Euclid Ave (14th Street), Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 19 tips and reviews

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: They are the perfect place if you need to catch dinner, apps or drinks before something at playhouse. Prompt and friendly service. I come here every time before a show now. 👍👍

Natalie M.Natalie McCann: Went for drinks and apps. Delicious calamari dish and different & delicious bruschetta. Guys next had the meat ball app claiming they r the best in town. Great bartenders.

Valerie D.Valerie Dee: Great renovation of former Bricco space! Delightful menu and ambiance. Valet is validated to $8 with a dinner.

Scotti's Italian Eatery is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

7. Scotti's Italian Eatery

8.0
882 E 185th St, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · North Collinwood · 11 tips and reviews

Jay M.Jay Minkin: Pretty much everything ... Eggplant is my favorite

Glen W.Glen W: Nice patio in the back

Bite BuffBite Buff: This is a cash-only restaurant, but worth going to the ATM for! Ask for patio seating.

Il Venetian is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

8. Il Venetian

8.0
100 Saint Clair Ave NE (Ontario St), Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · No tips or reviews
Etna Ristorante Cafe & Wine Bar is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

9. Etna Ristorante Cafe & Wine Bar

8.3
11919 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · University Circle · 10 tips and reviews

Carl K.Carl Kincaid: This is a wonderful, intimate little neighborhood joint. Bartender/server has been here 10 years. First time I ordered buffalo mozzarella, gnocchi, and veal scallopini with a wonderful wine. 💯

N A.N Avedis: It’s okay but for what they charge the food needs to be amazing, but it is not.

Kevin A.Kevin Anderson: Very good seafood.

Osteria Italian is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

10. Osteria Italian

7.9
1801 E 9th St (Entrance on Walnut Ave), Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 6 tips and reviews

Mairead K.Mairead Kennedy: Veal and lamb are the way to go here. Ask Al for a wine rec and they’ll take care of you. Authentic italian like you’re eating in Italy.

Jeff K.Jeff Kirk: Order the Orecchiette, even if you cannot pronounce it!

Michael K.Michael Kennedy: Try the lamb, so flavorful!

Guarino's is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

11. Guarino's

7.8
12309 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · University Circle · 11 tips and reviews

N A.N Avedis: Such a great place to spend time with friends. Great food, cool atmosphere and very distinctive waiting staff.

jessie h.jessie hart: Double check on your reservation. :P

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Great Italian food, and don't miss out on one of the best patios in Cleveland on a sunny summer day!

Johnny's Bar on Fulton is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

12. Johnny's Bar on Fulton

7.8
3164 Fulton Rd, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Clark - Fulton · 17 tips and reviews

Brian S.Brian Strauss: Get the veal stuffed peppers! The perfect app to share. Amazing marinara.

JustinJustin: Always try to veal stuffed peppers! Amazing

Results T.Results Team: The phone reservation was perfect the seating was tremendous the appetizers were great in the entree was out-of-this-world what's for dessert?

Johnny's Downtown is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

13. Johnny's Downtown

7.8
1406 W 6th St, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Cleveland · 11 tips and reviews

Mary Lou B.Mary Lou Brink: Amazing old Cleveland politico atmosphere! And great food. Recommend the flatbread appetizer.

Chas W.Chas Withers: Stuffed banana peps a must

Ralph M.Ralph Meyer: Great music in the bar, food and service always classy.

Trattoria Roman Gardens is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

14. Trattoria Roman Gardens

7.7
12207 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · University Circle · 27 tips and reviews

Dawn F.Dawn F: Everything here is delicious, but their lasagna is my fave! Meatless and not to be missed!

Tiffany L.Tiffany Lucas: Get the gnocchi al burro. best homemade gnocchi around.

Gary K.Gary Keyser: You can't go wrong here. The pizza is excellent and be sure they bring you bruschetta with your bread (no cost).

La Dolce Vita is one of The 15 Best Italian Restaurants in Cleveland.

15. La Dolce Vita

7.7
12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH
Italian Restaurant · University Circle · 16 tips and reviews

Ron L.Ron Landrus: Sauté calamari is amazing. The broth is the best ever. Could be a meal on it's own.

Emily B.Emily Blaess: Stuffed peppers were tasty! Not too spicy either, but just spicy enough. 

Michael T.Michael Tchou: Great pastas and friendly staff.