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A photo of La Dolce Vita - Cleveland restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2141)
$$$$
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 25 times today
Opera Night on October 19th was once again a truly special evening! The food and service were excellent, as they have been throughout our many years of attending. We especially loved the variety of courses, along with the outstanding food and wine selections. The singers were exceptional and wonderfully engaging with the guests. As musicians ourselves, we truly appreciate the quality of the performances and the artistry that makes this event so memorable. Thank you for another wonderful evening of music, fine dining, and outstanding hospitality. We look forward to returning!
A photo of Maxi’s Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(544)
$$$$
• Bistro • University Circle
Booked 9 times today
The food was terrific and the service was great. A little noisy but that was expected.
A photo of Fahrenheit - Cleveland restaurant
4.5
Awesome(3657)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 25 times today
Get the grilled avocado, the Wagyu short ribs and the Japanese milk bread!! You wont be disappointed. And ask for Marleina- she is so fun and a great waitress. Chef Whalen and crew have amazing dishes- you probably cant go wrong with anything on the menu. The entire staff is great and the ambiance is wonderful.
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4.8
Exceptional(1949)
$$$$
• American • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Booked 26 times today
Our waiter Chewy was awesome! He made us laugh and ensured we had a great experience
A photo of The Twisted Olive restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6057)
$$$$
• American • Canton
Booked 79 times today
Stellar as always! I've never had a bad meal or experience at Twisted Olive. The food is delicious and well worth the price, these days most restaurants are serving sub par quality, and I hate spending money on that, but the Twisted Olive is always worth every penny! I had scallops on my salad and they were cooked to perfection! Thank you for not letting us done with your quality!
A photo of The Atrium at The Grand Resort restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(76)
$$$$
• Barbecue • Warren
The food was great and we will be back again. We stayed at The Grand and it was very convenient to walk to restaurant.

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  • David
    Chicago / Illinois •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The food was terrific and the service was great. A little noisy but that was expected.
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    Maxi’s Bistro$$$$• Bistro• University Circle
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    4.7
  • DianeGold
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •98 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food was great and we will be back again. We stayed at The Grand and it was very convenient to walk to restaurant.
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    The Atrium at The Grand Resort$$$$• Barbecue• Warren
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    4.6
  • Michele
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 29, 2026
    Get the grilled avocado, the Wagyu short ribs and the Japanese milk bread!! You wont be disappointed. And ask for Marleina- she is so fun and a great waitress. Chef Whalen and crew have amazing dishes- you probably cant go wrong with anything on the menu. The entire staff is great and the ambiance is wonderful.
    More info
    Fahrenheit - Cleveland$$$$• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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    4.5
  • Staci
    Vancouver / British Columbia •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    Our waiter Chewy was awesome! He made us laugh and ensured we had a great experience
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    Pickwick & Frolic$$$$• American• Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
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    4.8
  • JosephGold
    Cincinnati / Dayton •123 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Oct 24, 2026
    We have been coming to this restaurant for the past 25+ years, probably more than a dozen visits, and we have always walked away raving about the quality of the food and service. Tonight was no exception. Everything we had from Tommy’s Tomato Salad to the fresh fish selection to the veal Parmesan and beyond was prepared perfectly and tasted delicious. A special treat is always having a conversation with the owner and executive chef, Terry Tarantino, who makes the rounds of the tables serving up his own version of Cacio d’Pepe. It would be a disappointment to miss him and his hat. Lucky for us, he was there to oversee the goings on, as usual. The Little Italy neighborhood location, too, is a delight. Take some time and walk around while you are there. Tip: opt for Little Italy valet parking or expect to walk some distance from whatever parking spot you can find nearby.
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    La Dolce Vita - Cleveland$$$$• Italian• Little Italy
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    4.7
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