This is probably my favorite restaurant in Cleveland. Beautiful design, delicious food, great service. We had the strip steak which was incredible, and a flour-less chocolate cake which was equally awesome!
Janet Sommers
The pianist was wonderful! The atmosphere was delightful! The hostess showed fantastic hospitality. The food was ok. I had the fillet. I've had better cuts of meat. I was really looking forward to the mushroom gravy that compliments it. It was delicious! However, it was overpowered by the peppercorn on the filet. Maybe I'm just not a fan of peppercorn encrusted filet. The challenge was that the lighting was too dim for me to reduce the amount of peppercorn that actually went into my mouth. Also, it would have been nice to have a vegetable with my meal. The croquettes were very good. But they are a starch. Green beans, brussel sprouts, carrots, asparagus, something... would have been nice. Overall a nice place to enjoy a meal after the orchestra but I'll try other places in the area before I'll come back.
BeckyinCleveland
Let me preface this review with the fact that my husband and I consider ourselves "foodies," and the couple we dined with, more on the picky side. We started with the Vietnamese spring roll appetizer; absolutely perfect and a nice-sized portion (they were much larger than any spring rolls I've ever had). My girlfriend and I ordered the trout, and our husbands got the pork schnitzel with rosemary spatzle. We all loved our meals, but wish we had split our entrees as they were quite large! We ended our meal with espresso and dessert. The menu has Asian influences (apparently their steam buns are fantastic), but had something for everyone. Nice wine list and lovely atmosphere. Beautiful bar. The garage-type glass doors open wide to the patio during the summer months. Easy to get to from Murray Hill Road. Complimentary valet too, so it's really a great value. Oh, and the chef/owner, Fabio Mota, spoke with us a couple times during the night (he was also the one who called to confirm our reservation). He was just great. Looking forward to visiting again when the weather is a little warmer!
Gary L. Tracy
wonderful atmosphere, amazing service and delicious food. The owner Isabella is so warm and welcoming. I'm vegan and the chef created a dish for me personally. Definitely in my top 5 places to dine or lounge at.
fritz harrell
Great food. Portions on smaller side. Would return
A L.
Our first visit to Club Isabella, and we were very impressed. Everything was just right and on point. The decor is modern, with clean lines and lots of windows. The food was very well prepared and presented, especially my cod Provencal, which was perfectly cooked and had a subtle but satisfying sauce. Service was friendly but unobtrusive. And to top it off, live piano music in the background. Very enjoyable. We usually head to Provenance or L'Albatros before a concert at Severance Hall, but this place is worth the extra bit of a walk. I will be recommending to my friends that they try it.
Jonathan Tan
If you are looking for delicious food, nice and cozy ambience, plus convenient free onsite or on-street parking, Club Isabella is where you want to go. It does not get noisy or crowded, the service is good, the food is great, and the prices are reasonable. An underappreciated gem of a restaurant that deserves to be better known, as it is overshadowed by better known restaurants. Highly recommended!
lizziemeyers1995
called for a reservation. The woman on the phone was so rude that we went to Mama Santa's instead...
Noreen Griffith
The website said open at 11:30 till 9:00pm. We walked in shortly after 3 for an early dinner. We were not greeted with a smile but a grumpy chef sitting at the bar that couldn't or wouldn't smile. You could tell exactly what he was thinking and made us feel unwelcomed. We were told we couldn't order food till 5:00. If that's the case you should say that on the website. Never will we go back.
Service was okay. We were there for a special event, and they only had one waiter serving the entire party, which is fine but we waited quite a while to get our food. It's a nice place with live piano music, but I don't think I would go there again unless for another event.
DeniseChardonOhio
Our favorite place to dine in Cleveland! Thank you for a wonderful night of cocktails, delicious food and attentive service.
Jay Miller
Good survive and the food was good for the most part. The burger was over cooked but everything else was amazing.
Ivette Immormino
Chef Fabio is a very talented Chef educated in France yet has the most versatile talent in creating delectable cuisine from Asia and Italy to name a few! Although his restaurant is off the beaten path of The Murray Hill Circuit of Restaurants please make it a point to search just a little further in Little Italy
PJ E
Great meal. I'm brutally honest. Marta the owner is a gem. Mixes a mean Manhattan! Wait staff attentive and on it. I'm coming back. I cannot figure out why it's not jammed. Needs to be. Go.
This is probably my favorite restaurant in Cleveland. Beautiful design, delicious food, great service. We had the strip steak which was incredible, and a flour-less chocolate cake which was equally awesome!
The pianist was wonderful! The atmosphere was delightful! The hostess showed fantastic hospitality. The food was ok. I had the fillet. I've had better cuts of meat. I was really looking forward to the mushroom gravy that compliments it. It was delicious! However, it was overpowered by the peppercorn on the filet. Maybe I'm just not a fan of peppercorn encrusted filet. The challenge was that the lighting was too dim for me to reduce the amount of peppercorn that actually went into my mouth. Also, it would have been nice to have a vegetable with my meal. The croquettes were very good. But they are a starch. Green beans, brussel sprouts, carrots, asparagus, something... would have been nice. Overall a nice place to enjoy a meal after the orchestra but I'll try other places in the area before I'll come back.
Let me preface this review with the fact that my husband and I consider ourselves "foodies," and the couple we dined with, more on the picky side. We started with the Vietnamese spring roll appetizer; absolutely perfect and a nice-sized portion (they were much larger than any spring rolls I've ever had). My girlfriend and I ordered the trout, and our husbands got the pork schnitzel with rosemary spatzle. We all loved our meals, but wish we had split our entrees as they were quite large! We ended our meal with espresso and dessert. The menu has Asian influences (apparently their steam buns are fantastic), but had something for everyone. Nice wine list and lovely atmosphere. Beautiful bar. The garage-type glass doors open wide to the patio during the summer months. Easy to get to from Murray Hill Road. Complimentary valet too, so it's really a great value. Oh, and the chef/owner, Fabio Mota, spoke with us a couple times during the night (he was also the one who called to confirm our reservation). He was just great. Looking forward to visiting again when the weather is a little warmer!
wonderful atmosphere, amazing service and delicious food. The owner Isabella is so warm and welcoming. I'm vegan and the chef created a dish for me personally. Definitely in my top 5 places to dine or lounge at.
Great food. Portions on smaller side. Would return
Our first visit to Club Isabella, and we were very impressed. Everything was just right and on point. The decor is modern, with clean lines and lots of windows. The food was very well prepared and presented, especially my cod Provencal, which was perfectly cooked and had a subtle but satisfying sauce. Service was friendly but unobtrusive. And to top it off, live piano music in the background. Very enjoyable. We usually head to Provenance or L'Albatros before a concert at Severance Hall, but this place is worth the extra bit of a walk. I will be recommending to my friends that they try it.
If you are looking for delicious food, nice and cozy ambience, plus convenient free onsite or on-street parking, Club Isabella is where you want to go. It does not get noisy or crowded, the service is good, the food is great, and the prices are reasonable. An underappreciated gem of a restaurant that deserves to be better known, as it is overshadowed by better known restaurants. Highly recommended!
called for a reservation. The woman on the phone was so rude that we went to Mama Santa's instead...
The website said open at 11:30 till 9:00pm. We walked in shortly after 3 for an early dinner. We were not greeted with a smile but a grumpy chef sitting at the bar that couldn't or wouldn't smile. You could tell exactly what he was thinking and made us feel unwelcomed. We were told we couldn't order food till 5:00. If that's the case you should say that on the website. Never will we go back.
The trout was amazing.
Restaurantji Recommends
Service was okay. We were there for a special event, and they only had one waiter serving the entire party, which is fine but we waited quite a while to get our food. It's a nice place with live piano music, but I don't think I would go there again unless for another event.
Our favorite place to dine in Cleveland! Thank you for a wonderful night of cocktails, delicious food and attentive service.
Good survive and the food was good for the most part. The burger was over cooked but everything else was amazing.
Chef Fabio is a very talented Chef educated in France yet has the most versatile talent in creating delectable cuisine from Asia and Italy to name a few! Although his restaurant is off the beaten path of The Murray Hill Circuit of Restaurants please make it a point to search just a little further in Little Italy
Great meal. I'm brutally honest. Marta the owner is a gem. Mixes a mean Manhattan! Wait staff attentive and on it. I'm coming back. I cannot figure out why it's not jammed. Needs to be. Go.