Osteria Italian

My wife and I went to Osteria Italian for dinner, and the experience was amazing. Our server was attentive, the food was incredible and the ambiance made for a wonderful date night. We ordered the seafood risotto and bolognese as well as calamari for the appetizer and tiramisu for dessert. The flavors were on point. Worth the money for the portions, and we even had leftovers to take home. If you’re looking for a good night out, add this place to your list!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food the waitress was perfect amazing wine

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Can’t say enough good about the staff, service, food, wine list, and ambiance. Hands down one of the finer dining experiences in downtown Cleveland. If you’re considering a reservation, book one now! You’ll be glad you did.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wonderful service, excellent food and fantastic entertainment!! We will be back to this little gem!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great drinks, food and service. The live music was perfect

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you don't serve Veal cutlet parm, you're not an Italian restaurant

What a perfect Italian restaurant. The food was fresh, drinks poured properly, crème brûlée was perfect. The live music with piano and singing was perfect. Wait staff was attentive even in a busy atmosphere. Will definitely come again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food and atmosphere. From the smell of the cherrywood grill to the perfect cocktails — this place impressed. Lamb rack cooked to perfection and friendly service from the moment we entered. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything was perfect! The pasta dishes were delicious. I had a lovely mocktale and salad.
We started with an impressive calamari dish that was tasty and light.
Service was absolutely outstanding and we came in late after a long day of driving. I hope we can return some day.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Absolutely Amazing! We had the fillet and veal tortellini. It was so delicious!!!! Topped it off with the chef made tiramisu. The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is lovely. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A Hidden Gem in the Crown of Downtown Dining

Don’t let its tucked-away side street location fool you—this place is a true standout. Dark, tastefully appointed, and quietly atmospheric, it evokes the charm of Italian restaurants in New York’s Little Italy circa the 1960s.

The food is terrific—especially the seafood risotto, which is a must-try. TJ crafts imaginative cocktails and even visits your table to help you choose the perfect one. Demetrius, our server, couldn’t have been more friendly, efficient, and accommodating. The entire staff seems genuinely happy to be there, which adds to the welcoming vibe.

Outstanding food paired with top-notch, personalized service earns this place a solid A+.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Risotto, Gnocchi, Banana Tiramisu

We were in town for a business trip and were fortunate to have a local recommend this spot. Cool vibe, great food, excellent service. It was definitely a standout Cleveland experience!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

A wonderful experience with staff and food!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Can’t wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Angelina was fantastic. Mixing fantastic dirty martinis and sharing vast knowledge of the menu to help me along. The carpaccio was light and flavorfull. The tortellini: rich and balanced perfectly. Excellent. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5