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Maxi’s Bistro

4.7 (544)
$30 and under
Bistro
12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

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Maxi’s Bistro

4.7
$30 and under
Bistro
University Circle

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.

Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Maxi’s Bistro.

4.7

4.7
(544)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maxi's Bistro in Cleveland is a beloved dining spot, especially noted for its "absolutely wonderful" atmosphere and "amazing authentic Italian food." Guests praise the "best calamari" they've ever had, along with "excellent service." The patio is a "hidden gem," making it a perfect spot for "a delightful evening."
544 Reviews
  1. David

    Chicago17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was terrific and the service was great. A little noisy but that was expected.

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  2. Christina

    Cleveland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very attentive service, well thought out recommendations on food and drinks. Food was excellent!

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  3. richard

    San Francisco2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great, veal piccata, with Pasta. Service somewhat slow, the waiter was "waiting " somewhere other than at our table. 🥴 Will go back nevertheless .....

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  4. John

    Cleveland78 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was a hit and a miss. Burrata and escarole apps a win! Calamari, Muscles and fried mozzarella not so good. All three pastas we ordered outstanding. 2 bottles of wine one white and one red and then we skipped out and had desert elsewhere.

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  5. Lisa

    Chicago2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The pasta was undercooked. The chicken Parmesan had little flavor. The dishes were not worth the price paid. The appetizers were bland. Had higher expectations for the price paid for the meal.

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  6. Steven Gold

    Cleveland13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What can I say that has not been said before Absolutely WONDERFUL restaurant Best in Little Italy, Best in Cleveland, Best in Ohio, Best in ...................... Oh you get the picture !!

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  7. Kathleen

    Cleveland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go !!! Food was awesome, had the Salmon done perfect. Everyone else stayed their food was great too. We ate in heated patio , wonderful

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  8. Lyndsay

    Cleveland7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    we had an amazing time. The food was excellent and the service was quick. Only complaint was is that they ran out of bread so we were unable to have that with our meal.

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  9. Art

    Cleveland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been a guest numerous times and simply loved the variety in the menu. Always a good meal.

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  10. Dale

    Orlando11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was timely, Appetizers included Bruschetta and Stuffed Peppers and both were excellent. We enjoyed the Bolognese and Veal Marsala. We go as often as we are in Cleveland area.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

FAQs

Sunday lunch or an early Saturday reservation can be a great pick, guests note Sunday lunch is often quieter, while Friday nights are frequently very busy.

Portions tend to be generous and shareable, guests regularly describe dishes as plentiful, with seafood pastas and entrees noted as especially loaded.

Yes, Maxi’s Bistro is a lovely choice for a special evening, with several guests celebrating anniversaries and enjoying its wine list, cozy seating and patio.

For a lively night, aim for Friday dinner, guests report packed, full tables and a buzzy atmosphere; for a calmer, more relaxed meal, try a weekday dinner when service felt attentive and unhurried.

Yes, Maxi’s Bistro offers outdoor options: a fully enclosed, heated garden patio plus sidewalk tables that guests frequently praise for summer dining and people‑watching.

Casual dress, comfortable, everyday attire is appropriate for Maxi’s relaxed, upbeat dining rooms and bar.

Maxi’s fills its main level with a casual dining area and a lively bar, offers a cozy upstairs level that seats about 50, a fully enclosed heated garden patio, plus sidewalk tables overlooking Little Italy.

Maxi’s Bistro tends to be busiest on Friday nights, reviewers repeatedly describe it as packed then, while weekday dinners are often calmer and more relaxed, with attentive service.

Maxi’s Bistro feels like a warm, lively Little Italy bistro, a casual, upbeat main level with a dynamic bar, a cozy upstairs dining room, and a charming enclosed garden patio.

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  3. Cleveland / Akron / Canton
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Maxi’s Bistro

4.7
$30 and under
Bistro
University Circle

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
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