Marilou was our absolutely amazing server and took great care of us. Her recommendations were on point. The prosciutto stuffed olives, Lasagna, and Chicken Picatta were mouth watering and hit the spot for great Italian food! The atmosphere was so neat, still in it's design from the 60s. Lots of history to the restaurant too. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olives
Heather H
Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta Bread
Jonathan Schwarz
Former employee, and still considered family.Parking: Parking I'd for Guarino's Customers Only!Kid-friendliness: Kid welcomedWheelchair accessibility: They have a portable wheelchair ramp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Italian Wedding Soup, Gnocchi Pesto Basil Oil Cheese, Spaghetti and Meatballs, House Salad, Gnocchi Pesto, Fettuccine Alfredo
Z
Best Italian restaurant in area, remember it from all the times I’ve been to Feast of the Assumption, oldest restaurant in Little Italy I believe, our server was awesome, with restaurant for 27 years, had the lasagna and the manicotti, lasagna is recipe from 60 years ago and I can see why, best I’ve ever had, tastes like a mix of hamburger and sausage which I really liked , had the olives and cheese bread as appetizers, olive plate was very good , so good I could have ordered 2 more , cheese bread was also good, atmosphere in restaurant was very nice with a view of the patio, had the lemon cake for dessert, so glad I did , incredible, hope to be back soon , 5 stars for the best lasagna and olive plate I’ve ever had, thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Alla Guarino
Tony G.
My wife and I have looked forward to enjoying a meal at this location. We had read wonderful reviews and being fans of Italian cuisine, we were excited to have a meal here. We were not disappointed with our selections and thoroughly enjoyed the authentic atmosphere. I was transported back to my grandmother's house and the smells coming from her kitchen. We definitely look forward to coming again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Newmarker
It was like dining in old Italy. I expected to see Tony Soprano or Don Corleone walk in. The service was excellent as was the food. I also loved the older Italian guy with the cigar monitoring the parking lot. House salad and dressing were outstanding. The bread was to die for. We even went down the street to the bakery where they get it from to buy some. Don't miss the garlic cheese toast with marinara! The marinara was superbly homemade I could eat it with a spoon, or better yet more bread to dip! I had seafood with linguini in garlic wine. Fabulous! Shrimp and mussels and calamari cooked perfectly. My daughter had chicken parm and said it was superb. Also had some wedding soup that didn't disappoint! Our waitress was a little lady who said she'd been there for over 20 years! She was dynamic! Will definitely be back!Wheelchair accessibility: I use a walker and it was ok. They accommodated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wedding Soup, Frutti Di Mare Seafood over Pasta Red or White Sauce, House Salad
Julie Sabo
Food was ok/good but not my favorite at all. It was a quite and peaceful experience which was well appreciated though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Josh Villa
We had a great experience here. I had the frutti di mare and my gf had the lasagna. We had the antipasto for an appetizer. Our meals were delicious. Our waitress Mary lou was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle
Fantastic food and service. Definitely recommend the lasagna. It's our of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wedding Soup, Gnocchi Pesto, Lasagna Alla Guarino
jacob young
Old world style Italian food with a darker decor that could be romantic. I had the pesto gnocchi and it was amazing, definitely will be coming here again when I visit Cleveland.
Awesome deli. You gotta try some of their frozen pizza dough. It's the best ever. Follow the directions. It's
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Cook
Nice home looking place where you can enjoy a family dinner. Very nostalgic place. We all had nice dinners and being in little Italy they have their own parking too.
Marin Buraz
This was our first time ever here the valet guys were very attentive professional the owner ship greeting at the front entrance and seating us was wonderful owner is very active with his customers about the restaurant we loved every moment of it and the food was phenomenal some people left reviews saying it’s out dated and dusty its not olive garden were the fakeItalian food is served processed the decor is original and thats what its supposed to be like old classic Italian family decor the decor doesn’t define how excellent the food is the service and our server was phenomenal we will back highly recommend ?Kid-friendliness: They treat the little ones like family very kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Caprese Salad, Italian Wedding Soup, Gnocchi Pesto Basil Oil Cheese, Tiramisu, Antipasto, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Brasciole, House Salad, Manicotti, My Lasagna, Veal Saltimbocca, Cannoli, Gnocchi Pesto, Bruschetta Bread, Side Salad, Saltimbocca, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Alla Guarino
C W
Excellent old-school Italian American fare, excellent service, especially if you get "the old lady" : ) Valet parking is a huge bonus on a busy night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wedding Soup, Brasciole, Saltimbocca, Lasagna Alla Guarino
pf Galla
I’m from out of town and love this place and neighborhood.
Marilou was our absolutely amazing server and took great care of us. Her recommendations were on point. The prosciutto stuffed olives, Lasagna, and Chicken Picatta were mouth watering and hit the spot for great Italian food! The atmosphere was so neat, still in it's design from the 60s. Lots of history to the restaurant too. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olives
Friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bruschetta Bread
Former employee, and still considered family.Parking: Parking I'd for Guarino's Customers Only!Kid-friendliness: Kid welcomedWheelchair accessibility: They have a portable wheelchair ramp
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Italian Wedding Soup, Gnocchi Pesto Basil Oil Cheese, Spaghetti and Meatballs, House Salad, Gnocchi Pesto, Fettuccine Alfredo
Best Italian restaurant in area, remember it from all the times I’ve been to Feast of the Assumption, oldest restaurant in Little Italy I believe, our server was awesome, with restaurant for 27 years, had the lasagna and the manicotti, lasagna is recipe from 60 years ago and I can see why, best I’ve ever had, tastes like a mix of hamburger and sausage which I really liked , had the olives and cheese bread as appetizers, olive plate was very good , so good I could have ordered 2 more , cheese bread was also good, atmosphere in restaurant was very nice with a view of the patio, had the lemon cake for dessert, so glad I did , incredible, hope to be back soon , 5 stars for the best lasagna and olive plate I’ve ever had, thank you !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lasagna Alla Guarino
My wife and I have looked forward to enjoying a meal at this location. We had read wonderful reviews and being fans of Italian cuisine, we were excited to have a meal here. We were not disappointed with our selections and thoroughly enjoyed the authentic atmosphere. I was transported back to my grandmother's house and the smells coming from her kitchen. We definitely look forward to coming again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was like dining in old Italy. I expected to see Tony Soprano or Don Corleone walk in. The service was excellent as was the food. I also loved the older Italian guy with the cigar monitoring the parking lot. House salad and dressing were outstanding. The bread was to die for. We even went down the street to the bakery where they get it from to buy some. Don't miss the garlic cheese toast with marinara! The marinara was superbly homemade I could eat it with a spoon, or better yet more bread to dip! I had seafood with linguini in garlic wine. Fabulous! Shrimp and mussels and calamari cooked perfectly. My daughter had chicken parm and said it was superb. Also had some wedding soup that didn't disappoint! Our waitress was a little lady who said she'd been there for over 20 years! She was dynamic! Will definitely be back!Wheelchair accessibility: I use a walker and it was ok. They accommodated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wedding Soup, Frutti Di Mare Seafood over Pasta Red or White Sauce, House Salad
Food was ok/good but not my favorite at all. It was a quite and peaceful experience which was well appreciated though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We had a great experience here. I had the frutti di mare and my gf had the lasagna. We had the antipasto for an appetizer. Our meals were delicious. Our waitress Mary lou was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic food and service. Definitely recommend the lasagna. It's our of this world.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wedding Soup, Gnocchi Pesto, Lasagna Alla Guarino
Old world style Italian food with a darker decor that could be romantic. I had the pesto gnocchi and it was amazing, definitely will be coming here again when I visit Cleveland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocchi Pesto Basil Oil Cheese, Manicotti, Gnocchi Pesto, Bruschetta Bread
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Awesome deli. You gotta try some of their frozen pizza dough. It's the best ever. Follow the directions. It's
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice home looking place where you can enjoy a family dinner. Very nostalgic place. We all had nice dinners and being in little Italy they have their own parking too.
This was our first time ever here the valet guys were very attentive professional the owner ship greeting at the front entrance and seating us was wonderful owner is very active with his customers about the restaurant we loved every moment of it and the food was phenomenal some people left reviews saying it’s out dated and dusty its not olive garden were the fakeItalian food is served processed the decor is original and thats what its supposed to be like old classic Italian family decor the decor doesn’t define how excellent the food is the service and our server was phenomenal we will back highly recommend ?Kid-friendliness: They treat the little ones like family very kid friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Veal Parmigiana, Caprese Salad, Italian Wedding Soup, Gnocchi Pesto Basil Oil Cheese, Tiramisu, Antipasto, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Brasciole, House Salad, Manicotti, My Lasagna, Veal Saltimbocca, Cannoli, Gnocchi Pesto, Bruschetta Bread, Side Salad, Saltimbocca, Fettuccine Alfredo, Lasagna Alla Guarino
Excellent old-school Italian American fare, excellent service, especially if you get "the old lady" : ) Valet parking is a huge bonus on a busy night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Italian Wedding Soup, Brasciole, Saltimbocca, Lasagna Alla Guarino
I’m from out of town and love this place and neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brasciole