Everything was simply perfect! The vibe is high end but relaxing and inviting. The wines are amazing, the happy hour on Saturday is such a great deal. The chicken parm was the absolute best I’d ever had in my entire life. The dessert was phenomenal too. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
cliff bellmore
Decent food, better service. Sunsets can be blinding if you're facing the windows upstairs. Pleasant experience overall.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Anna Shapiro
We had a wonderful dinner here! The food was great, and the service was good! The atmosphere on the ground floor is warm and welcoming, but the atmosphere, decorations, and seating on the second floor is more sterile and off putting. If that warmth can go upstairs, you have a winner!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Gnocchi
Gloria
Had the calamari, and the flatbread fig and marscapone! It was absolutely amazing. The wine bar and restaurant is so beautiful. The staff is amazing. Scarlett was my server! Will be returning ?
The bartender was stuffing olives with her nare hands, and i didnt see her wash them. We didnt eat there for this reason
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
MeganM
Wonderful food and service! We were treated to glasses of Prosecco to celebrate our anniversary, which was very kind and much appreciated. The burrata, salad, and chicken parm were all delicious.
MrTri
Exceptional! From the moment we entered Carpe Raci the dining experience was exceptional. We were warmly greeted by Denise with professionalism and a genuine welcoming that continued throughout the evening. Kyle provided excellent service and was responsive and respectful. The Mussel Appetizer with roasted fennel, tomatoes, capers and garlic was delicious, as was the Frima Baby Green Salad. The entree of Ravioli a la Norma with eggplant, tomatoes, and baked Salata cheese was fantastic. The Norma sauce was bread worthy at the conclusion. The overall dining experience was five star. The attention to detail from staff and kitchen is impressive and so greatly appreciated. Kudos to the Michael, the general manager for a job well done. We will be back! Actually, went back two days later. Great bar, great libations, great happy hour eats. With Gratitude!
We shared the calamari, mussels, and gnocchi. The mussels unfortunately were just slightly overdone, however the calamari appetizer and arugula pesto gnocchi were outstanding. We will definitely dine here again.
D. G
Everything we ate was delicious! Short rib pappardelle, chicken Parm, tomato basil spaghetti, meatballs, arancini, mussels. Topped off with amazing wines, atmosphere, and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bobbi Harrod
Way to loud. First time ever being at restaurant, food was good, wait staff needs work asked for order and never received menu's. Brought stuff that didn't even belong to us. Was told should of asked for upstairs, we didn't even know there was one never being there. Won't be back.
We were very disappointed in the food. Pasta was over cooked, heavily over spiced and dry. Not worth the price. Restaurant was too dark that you could not see what you are eating. Chairs were terribly uncomfortable. The only thing that was good was the service staff. Sorry, but did not see or experience any thing that would want us to come back.
Hidden gem right in downtown Brecksville. Apparently was a wine bar but they've since converted the space into a full service restaurant. Food was outstanding, as were the cocktails. Will come back for what looks like a great wine selection. Only “downside” is that the place is very lively, not exactly for a quiet romantic dinner, but we were fine with that!
TiffanyK
A cozy and intimate dining experience. Absolutely delicious and generous portions. They offer a vast selection of wines and gluten free options. Our server Denise was very helpful in recommending a bottle of wine, explaining the entrées and made our evening even more special. Highly recommend.
Natalia
Loved going to this place when it was 750ml. Need to check it out and how things have changed as of recently. Only issue we had were the hours being open on a few days with hours starting around 4.
Wade Hurley
Such a great place to come and have a glass of wine and incredible food. Great atmosphere, friendly, well informed staff and available for private parties. I suggest joining the wine club, 2 bottles every month; typically, bottles you wouldn’t find locally.
Everything was simply perfect! The vibe is high end but relaxing and inviting. The wines are amazing, the happy hour on Saturday is such a great deal. The chicken parm was the absolute best I’d ever had in my entire life. The dessert was phenomenal too. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Decent food, better service. Sunsets can be blinding if you're facing the windows upstairs. Pleasant experience overall.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
We had a wonderful dinner here! The food was great, and the service was good! The atmosphere on the ground floor is warm and welcoming, but the atmosphere, decorations, and seating on the second floor is more sterile and off putting. If that warmth can go upstairs, you have a winner!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Gnocchi
Had the calamari, and the flatbread fig and marscapone! It was absolutely amazing. The wine bar and restaurant is so beautiful. The staff is amazing. Scarlett was my server! Will be returning ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Charcuterie Board, Crispy Calamari, Fig Flatbread
The bartender was stuffing olives with her nare hands, and i didnt see her wash them. We didnt eat there for this reason
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Wonderful food and service! We were treated to glasses of Prosecco to celebrate our anniversary, which was very kind and much appreciated. The burrata, salad, and chicken parm were all delicious.
Exceptional! From the moment we entered Carpe Raci the dining experience was exceptional. We were warmly greeted by Denise with professionalism and a genuine welcoming that continued throughout the evening. Kyle provided excellent service and was responsive and respectful. The Mussel Appetizer with roasted fennel, tomatoes, capers and garlic was delicious, as was the Frima Baby Green Salad. The entree of Ravioli a la Norma with eggplant, tomatoes, and baked Salata cheese was fantastic. The Norma sauce was bread worthy at the conclusion. The overall dining experience was five star. The attention to detail from staff and kitchen is impressive and so greatly appreciated. Kudos to the Michael, the general manager for a job well done. We will be back! Actually, went back two days later. Great bar, great libations, great happy hour eats. With Gratitude!
We shared the calamari, mussels, and gnocchi. The mussels unfortunately were just slightly overdone, however the calamari appetizer and arugula pesto gnocchi were outstanding. We will definitely dine here again.
Everything we ate was delicious! Short rib pappardelle, chicken Parm, tomato basil spaghetti, meatballs, arancini, mussels. Topped off with amazing wines, atmosphere, and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Way to loud. First time ever being at restaurant, food was good, wait staff needs work asked for order and never received menu's. Brought stuff that didn't even belong to us. Was told should of asked for upstairs, we didn't even know there was one never being there. Won't be back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Calamari
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We were very disappointed in the food. Pasta was over cooked, heavily over spiced and dry. Not worth the price. Restaurant was too dark that you could not see what you are eating. Chairs were terribly uncomfortable. The only thing that was good was the service staff. Sorry, but did not see or experience any thing that would want us to come back.
Hidden gem right in downtown Brecksville. Apparently was a wine bar but they've since converted the space into a full service restaurant. Food was outstanding, as were the cocktails. Will come back for what looks like a great wine selection. Only “downside” is that the place is very lively, not exactly for a quiet romantic dinner, but we were fine with that!
A cozy and intimate dining experience. Absolutely delicious and generous portions. They offer a vast selection of wines and gluten free options. Our server Denise was very helpful in recommending a bottle of wine, explaining the entrées and made our evening even more special. Highly recommend.
Loved going to this place when it was 750ml. Need to check it out and how things have changed as of recently. Only issue we had were the hours being open on a few days with hours starting around 4.
Such a great place to come and have a glass of wine and incredible food. Great atmosphere, friendly, well informed staff and available for private parties. I suggest joining the wine club, 2 bottles every month; typically, bottles you wouldn’t find locally.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchetti, Charcuterie Board, Pizza