50 Best Italian Restaurants near Fairview Park

“we are lucky to have this in fairview park. outstanding authentic Italian foods available for take out. calzones, stromboli, lasagna, fresh bread, cannoli, etc made fresh on site. very kind and professional service. i would recommend for catering or even a small dinner. i picked up a dozen cannolis for a holiday party and they were a hit.“

“The bread and sauce that were brought to our table was perfect. I had the Turkish Pizza which tasted so fresh and vibrant. So unique! For dessert I had the kunefe. I highly recommend this restaurant. They even have a lunch menu that has the same great food! Our server was a young Turkish woman and she was wonderful. The atmosphere is very relaxing too. Highly recommended! Five stars!Parking: Big parking lot!“

“Had the chicken pesto sandwich today and it was phenomenal! That pic is only half the sandwich.. I ate the other half before I posted this lol. Comes with side chips or salad for 12 bucks can’t beat that. I’ve had their pizza as well and it’s delicious they never disappoint! Y’all have my business for life! ?“

“Started with my favorite Italian wine, salad and duck, finished with tiramisu and cannoli delivered by Chef Rafael. Enjoyed attention of our waiter, swift but not obtrusive, and relaxed atmosphere of dining room. Every part of meal delicious and generous portions. Added plus was chat with Chef Rafael. You can tell he loves to feed and please his customers.“

“The best pizza. In a long time“

“Pizza Fan is our favorite pizza place. Not only is the food delicious, they are so nice and always surprise us with desserts! Thank you guys for being so amazing!“

“Beaucoup Bucks at Bucci's. Prices were kinda high for quantity not necessarily for its quality. We had 14 person bday party on a Sunday afternoon. Pretty busy in there. Nice ambiance but really kinda loud probably since it's so tight in there. We had 2 servers, & were great. They let us bring our own cakes in & servers brought it out w/ candles so that was perfect. My Buccis burger was tasty & a large size. It only came w/ chips so I subbed salad for $3 so it was $17 which was a bit steep. The bruschetta was good but the toastinis were super hard - all crunch & no chew so it exploded as you bit it. Not many of us ate them therefore. Others got the French onion soup & calamari which were unfinished so not sure they loved em. The steak was reported good but a pretty penny. My two cousins next to me got 2 apps 2 entrees & 2 sodas and their bill was $90! Wow. Although the kids meal chicken tenders was huge & a great value. Nice place & good food w/ robust prices.“

“I like their pizza, garlic bread with cheese , Chix wings & meatballs. I just looked at their menu. I have never had anything from here I didn't like. Tenders - yum - poppers - yum - onion rings/mushrooms -yum . My one & only gripe is the size of the sausage on the pizza. Wish it was bigger pieces. The pizza here is that 70's style pies I grew up on. There are 6 pizza places 1.25 miles near/from my house. Athens wins out. I have not tried the pizza place in the old Uppercrust Pizza spot. You cannot go wrong at Athens Pizza for satisfying food.“

“Vito is a hottie“

“The Best Pizza This side of NYC!!!“

“I recently had a party catered on 4/13/24 by the North Royalton location. I just want to start off by saying everything was great! From the time I ordered it a week prior and working with Tina, to the delivery service being on time and the food hot and ready. Wonderful service! People were raving about the food, especially the fried chicken. We were a little bit past their delivery area, but they still delivered to us. I would recommend Mama Julianne’s Pizza for everyday and catering needs!“

“Took the family tonight. Food was excellent. Our server Robin was great. The manager, Traci, even stopped by our table to chat with us. Such a nice evening!“

“The food is amazing. I have had the lasagna, the meatballs, the Alfredo, and the pizza. all were so good and had a very authentic taste. the staff is very attentive and the owner works along side them and knows how to make the guests feel like family. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend.“

“Have come here a few times now and it's absolutely amazing! Great atmosphere and the food is amazing! Our waitress was wonderful! And the drinks were delicious! I've tried something different every time and am always amazed! 10/10 would recommend!“

“We have been dining at this Carrabba's since 2012 and can honestly say the food & service have always been outstanding. Meals are always freshly prepared, servers are always attentive and friendly, atmosphere is always comfortable.“

“Excellent cannolli cake! Its a slice for two people.... Best value desert they have! Creamy, custurdy filling and moist cake layers. Topped with chocolate chips.... Gotta have that crunch! Sometimes i get a coffee or capicino with it. Their entrees are great too but...... All i ate was the cake on this visit. I highly recommend just about anything here. Enjoy!Dietary restrictions: Keto options possible..... but not with canoli cake“

“A little hidden gem in Avon Lake, Ohio. Friendly staff and polite hardworking employees everywhere you turn. We made reservations and they were accommodating. It’s a family friendly or date night kind of place. They have a small bar area up front with wine bottles every where, really cool vibes. The fresh bread and garlic butter are amazing. The Chicken Alfredo can easily feed 3-4 people, it’s HUGE! The grouper dish was good too. We had side of shrimp and calamari as well. Next time will save room for those delicious looking desserts. Clean and cozy spot!Parking: Parking lot upfront the restaurant.“

“Phenomenal!!! Great ambiance, amazing food and the best service. We had a late date night dinner and truly enjoyed every aspect of Molto Bene. We shared the veal special and the shrimp penne dishes and both were to die for. Carlo is so friendly and attentive. We will absolutely be back and recommend this place to all our friends & family!“

“Went here, for the very first time, and found out there were two other parties celebrating their's as well. Anyways, the food was outstanding and the service was great. You get a very generous portion that I doubt anyone can finish. Will plan on frequenting this establishment since it's only a mile and a half away from home.“

“Everyone was nice food was great salad looked bomb and was even better“

“We did a catering with them for 60 people for the first time and won't be our last!Great food, service, reasonable price and food arrived fresh and on time.There was enough for everyone and plenty food leftThe Guac was really my favorite“

“A true Mom and Pop pizza shop. You walk in and it instantly gives off that vibe, that you know the food is about to be hitting differently. Just pick up an order and see for yourself. I'm happy to have discovered this place while walking, I never would've known about it otherwise, as it's basically hidden on Pearl Rd. You won't be disappointed, try a pie from this local gem.“

“Incredible meal last night, great spin on the meatball appetizer and the Bronzino was excellent. We finished the evening with two Verona’s. Great experience. Thanks“

“Ordered lunch here for the first time with a co-worker and man were we impressed!!! We both got the avocado chop. I added the steak and it was delicious! Also tried a piada stick with the Parmesan sauce ? will definitely be ordering again! Great first try!“

“We love stino. Only cash or check. There is a cash machine in the restaurant. It is some of the best italian on the west side. We have been multiple times, and the eggplant and chicken are all great and dessert and a gluten-free dessert, too. And they have decaf cappuchino. The food is great and is a reasonable price for white table cloth style. You can come as you are, don't need suit or dress.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free“

“The place has great waitresses and food is good , big place too ,it's always packed and a great atmosphere. 5 star.“

“This is the best lasagne I've gotten from a restaurant in my life. It's so meaty and cheesy and the sauce is... So good. Do yourself a favor and get bread with your pasta, because this is saucy goodness that needs to be sopped up and devoured!“

“Have dined here since it opened, and the food is excellent, whether you dine in or order carryout. If you haven't gone there, or if you haven't been there recently, stop in. Mama's sauce and pasta, Buffalo chicken pizza, salads, chicken parmesan...all are great. Service is personal; portions are generous.“

“Rented a lovely room for my daughter's baby shower!! Maryann and the staff were attentive and just a very pleasant. The food was AMAZING HOT AND FRESH!!! She gained a return customer!! Thank all you so much for making my daughter's day something special!! Heres just a few pictures of my decor!“

“They have an awesome crispy chicken sandwich and chicken parm! I am currently addicted to the crispy chicken right now!! The staff are always welcoming and friendly!! I look forward to coming to the office, because I know where I'm getting lunch!!! I do have to try the pizza, that's coming soon and I will update my review!!“

“We ordered for the first time tonight. Unfortunately, we're a little too far for them to deliver so we got carry out. We got an 8 piece fried chicken dinner and a small pizza, everything was VERY good. We look forward to trying more items from the menu.“

“Aroma Cafe is the best place restaurant in Cleveland honestly. It's someday hidden away, so no one ever knows about it when I ask them, but I've recommended it to everyone I know as my favorite restaurant. Mario is friendly as can be, and he always makes sure that whoever I bring with me is well fed. Tons of food for a good price too!“

“I finally visited Luca West on Friday evening, May 17th 2024. I arrived for an early dinner with a friend at 4:40pm. I came strictly for happy hour ($7) which is from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. CUSTOMER SERVICE (5/5) -- Our host/server, Danijela, was wonderful. She was managing the bar as well on a busy evening and she did a great job bringing water, complimentary bread/oil, and our dinner to the table. She was very attentive and friendly. Excellent. FOOD - HAPPY HOUR (5/5) -- Happy Hour is a great deal at just $7 a plate. I ordered the Orecchiette pasta and tried some of the calamari that my friend ordered. The Orecchiette is made with Italian Fennel Sausage, Rapini , and White Wine. It was just your classic orecchiette and I enjoyed it. The calamari was tasty as well. I especially loved dipping the soft bread into the calamari tomato sauce. The quantity (size) of both dishes was more than enough food for one person and I was full after leaving. My friend ordered a drink, the peach bellini ($7) which she enjoyed. I don't drink alcohol so I didn't get a drink. I can't wait to return to try other italian dishes. I heard their patio is beautiful so I'd love to see it next time (it wasn't opened today). At just $7 a plate during happy hour, you can't get a better deal than that anywhere else in town, that I know of. TIP -- The entrance may pull you away because it doesn't look like a restaurant but you are in the right spot. Luca West is just connected to an office building. Also, parking is free because there is a big parking lot at the front of the restaurant. **** GOAL of 150 reviews in 2024 - 31/150 total reviews in 2024 - 681 total overall Yelp reviews - Reviewed on 17 May 2024“

“Delicious unpretentious food and great staff!“

“I had the pleasure of meeting the team from Italian Creations last night at a wedding at Lake Effect Studios. As a professional DJ, I have had lots of wedding food. I have to say, everything was excellent. From the salad bowl with a tasty balsamic dressing to the spaghetti vodka. If you are looking for authentic home cooked Italian food, look no further. You will not be disappointed. 10/10“

“OMG our friends had never been there before & they just loved it as much as we do! It gets a little crowded because the food is sooo good & the prices are low! My favorite to die for is the spaghetti bolognese!Kid-friendliness: Kids love it here!Wheelchair accessibility: It is totally wheelchair accessible!“

“Everything tastes like it is made from fresh ingredients. Both New York style and grandma crust have a nice crisp to the crust. Sauce has excellent taste and just the right amount spread evenly throughout the pies. The pepperoni rolls while good didn't impress me. Garlic bread was just that as well. Pizza was fair price but apps overpriced for the amount of food you receive. Will definitely be back for another vist“

“First time visit. We visited to celebrate our 42nd wedding anniversary. Relaxed atmosphere. Not pretentious. Mike and Ed took the time to educate us in detailing the day’s menu and their timing of service was spot on. The food was delicious. Plate licking good. Wine selection perfect. Capped the fine meal with an Affogato, not on the menu, but made because we asked. Will definitely be back before the 43 year mark.“

“This was our first time ordering from tomori’s. Wings, pizza and pasta were all fantastic! We will be back.“

“Service wasn’t great but did get seated quite fast considering I’m disabled was disappointed with my drink pay $25 for a picture. All sugar and ice food was OK but I know they work very hard and there’s usually fantastic servers. The soup is the bomb.“

“We ordered Chicken, pizza, coleslaw, pasta salad and garden salad for our family reunion on July 16th. There were 75 people. I talked to Julianne and she helped me with ordering the proper amount of food. We did have a few leftovers, however, there was no problem with people taking it home! It was delivered to the hall and was hot and delicious! Everyone loved the chicken! My favorite side was the bow tie pasta salad! The kids loved the pizza and the green salad and coleslaw rounded out the meal! We will order again from Mama Julianne’s!“

“Definitely recommend giving this place a try. Everything we’ve had here has been great. From the food to the service you won’t be let down! Staff and ownership are always friendly and very helpful. It’s easy to tell how much they care here. Give it a shot, you won’t regret it!“

“Great food, great service and great knowledge and communication from the server to the kitchen staff about which options are gluten free. Many places make you feel like a burden when questioning the menu due to your dietary needs. Everyone there made me feel they were happy to answer questions and address the issue. I cannot say enough good things about the experience.“

“This was such an awesome venue to watch our favorite band Grunge DNA. The food was spot on, definitely delicious! The atmosphere was off the hook awesome, the energy was epic. And our waitress was very attentive to all of her tables making sure everyone was happy. Thank you for such a great experience! One of the best Grunge DNA shows!!! Will definitely be back again!!!Cindy Gregor“

“My wife and I had heard good things about Tavolo 72, so we decided to change up our usual routine and make a stop here to see what the hype was all about. Although our first visits to some restaurants were our last, this was not the case. The food was fantastic, the drinks were perfect, and the ambiance was quiet and cozy. And to make things even better, Marcus B., the bartender, was on point. We don't need a bartender who makes small talk, just one who is attentive, has good recommendations, and is professional. Marcus was all of the above, and our meals and desserts were excellent. We'll be back!“

“Wasn't quite sure what to expect from this place because of the mixed reviews and the fact that the parking lot is always empty but, we were very pleased that the pie we received. Pictures here is a large extra cheese. It was very cheesy, the crust was pretty good and the sauce was not remarkable but not bad. Would I go back? More than likely. It's actually one of the better pizzas in the area.“

“We stopped by yesterday and had a GREAT lunch - the prices are really good, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The pizza was great but the real standout was actually the salad! HUGE, fresh and great house made dressing. No iceberg! We will definitely be back!“

“Great food. Menu is small. Old school restraunt and bar. Bar area is separate and full of regulars with a bartender that is a cross between Jackie Gleason and Rodney DangerfieldParking: Access off 237 or Sheldon roadKid-friendliness: Restaurant is not the bar“

“First time here, great food, service was on point.“

“One of the best meals we’ve had anywhere in a long time! The table bread was SO good, and the second basket had just come out of the oven- it arrived piping hot. I ordered the half slab, and she ordered the chicken Barbarino. I’ve never in my life had such tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and the fries were exactly how I like them- seasoned and crispy/crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. My wife was really happy with her entree, too. Had it been a little cooler, we might’ve tried the outdoor dining area. Our server was attentive and friendly. We will definitely be back!“