Full disclaimer; my wife and I are fine dining servers at a very popular Cleveland restaurant, therefore we tend to be pretty naturally critical when we dine out. If we don't really enjoy the experience we keep it to ourselves and move on, but once in awhile we enjoy our experience so much it warrants a review...
This place is absolutely fantastic. Awesome ambiance, great service, and of course amazing food. The gorgonzola gniocchi is ridiculously good. Insalata ai funghi is amazing. Chicken cacciatoria is the bomb. I haven't had anything here I don't like, and we we're also well taken care of.
My only critique is pairing down the specials. Don't have your servers relay another full-on menu to the guest. We won't remember it, and it's awkward to have a server stand at the table to rattle off 15 specials. Just put them on the menu if that's how it be. Otherwise, this place is delightful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Doran
Service and food is top tier! Had an amazing evening out with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Benjamin Zone
Everything was a 10! Frank gave us top-notch service, everyone was super pleased with their meals. I had the rack of lamb special, which was the second best lamb ever (my son grills up the best)! Drinks were perfectly made, and everyone in the room seemed to be having as good a time as the seven of us. As for price - It’s a bit expensive, but the best things are! Next big family event, this is our first choice!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Murray
Excellent service, a beautiful environment and excellent food. A wonderful experience and we will be back soon.
Todd
Very authentic and great service. Tried many dishes and they were all great - especially the ravioli
Chris
We loved our dinner at Valerio's Ristorante. It was our first time and we loved the food, service and ambiance. We were seated next to a large party which made it difficult for an intimate dinner. Our waiter, John and the support staff did an amazing job addressing our every need. The food was outstanding!!! We will be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Christina Jackson
Really wonderful vibe. Service was great- steered us well with portions and item proportions. We ordered all specials of the day and were satisfied with each one. I hella judge restaurants by how they treat their rice rice, risotto at the base of the veal shank was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill
Excellent food and atmosphere. Everything was better than could be expected. Sautéed trout was delicious.
camille
Always delicious fresh food. I had the vitello saltimbocca and my son had pasta. We also had antipasto. Each dish was perfection! Salvatore was our waiter and as always he was amazing! We always request him!
Dan
Outstanding food from the bread to the dessert. Orecchiette was fresh and perfect mild sausage. Mussels were fresh and plump. Service was on point. Best food we have had in Little Italy.
The staff are professional, attentive and friendly. Although the food is top notch, it is not of the standard Italian menu. The prices are very decent for today's economy. We will go back.
Holly Geary
Great restaurant with good food and awesome service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JenniferR
The food was on par for the price. The meal felt very authentic. The service was impeccable. The waitress was very knowledgeable and concise. It's a small restaurant and the tables are very close together. Noise level was appropriate for the amount of people crammed into a small space. Overall nice experience, no complaints.
Kristan Wojnar
Tonight was a bit of a disappointment . Ate here a couple of times before. Service was TOO attentive (yes.... TOO attentive) Felt like someone was always reaching over us or taking plates too fast. Very disruptive. One busser actually grabbed dirty silverware by the handful . ICK. . Very busy with staff in walkway near our table . Felt like a revolving door walking past us. Food was good .... but only good. Quite a let down from past visits. All pasta was a bit over cooked. And the 32oz ribeye was tough and CUT WRONG... against the grain the knives barely went trough it. Lemon chicken on the verge of under cooked. We would come again..... maybe an off night.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Wayne Knijnenburg
We ran through quite a few items in our party. They were all brilliant. Service was prompt and professional. Had a great evening there. It was surprisingly busy for a Thursday night so reservation is recommended
Full disclaimer; my wife and I are fine dining servers at a very popular Cleveland restaurant, therefore we tend to be pretty naturally critical when we dine out. If we don't really enjoy the experience we keep it to ourselves and move on, but once in awhile we enjoy our experience so much it warrants a review...
This place is absolutely fantastic. Awesome ambiance, great service, and of course amazing food. The gorgonzola gniocchi is ridiculously good. Insalata ai funghi is amazing. Chicken cacciatoria is the bomb. I haven't had anything here I don't like, and we we're also well taken care of.
My only critique is pairing down the specials. Don't have your servers relay another full-on menu to the guest. We won't remember it, and it's awkward to have a server stand at the table to rattle off 15 specials. Just put them on the menu if that's how it be. Otherwise, this place is delightful!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service and food is top tier! Had an amazing evening out with friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything was a 10! Frank gave us top-notch service, everyone was super pleased with their meals. I had the rack of lamb special, which was the second best lamb ever (my son grills up the best)! Drinks were perfectly made, and everyone in the room seemed to be having as good a time as the seven of us. As for price - It’s a bit expensive, but the best things are! Next big family event, this is our first choice!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service, a beautiful environment and excellent food. A wonderful experience and we will be back soon.
Very authentic and great service. Tried many dishes and they were all great - especially the ravioli
We loved our dinner at Valerio's Ristorante. It was our first time and we loved the food, service and ambiance. We were seated next to a large party which made it difficult for an intimate dinner. Our waiter, John and the support staff did an amazing job addressing our every need. The food was outstanding!!! We will be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Really wonderful vibe. Service was great- steered us well with portions and item proportions. We ordered all specials of the day and were satisfied with each one. I hella judge restaurants by how they treat their rice rice, risotto at the base of the veal shank was perfect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and atmosphere. Everything was better than could be expected. Sautéed trout was delicious.
Always delicious fresh food. I had the vitello saltimbocca and my son had pasta. We also had antipasto. Each dish was perfection! Salvatore was our waiter and as always he was amazing! We always request him!
Outstanding food from the bread to the dessert. Orecchiette was fresh and perfect mild sausage. Mussels were fresh and plump. Service was on point. Best food we have had in Little Italy.
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The staff are professional, attentive and friendly. Although the food is top notch, it is not of the standard Italian menu. The prices are very decent for today's economy. We will go back.
Great restaurant with good food and awesome service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was on par for the price. The meal felt very authentic. The service was impeccable. The waitress was very knowledgeable and concise. It's a small restaurant and the tables are very close together. Noise level was appropriate for the amount of people crammed into a small space. Overall nice experience, no complaints.
Tonight was a bit of a disappointment . Ate here a couple of times before. Service was TOO attentive (yes.... TOO attentive) Felt like someone was always reaching over us or taking plates too fast. Very disruptive. One busser actually grabbed dirty silverware by the handful . ICK. . Very busy with staff in walkway near our table . Felt like a revolving door walking past us. Food was good .... but only good. Quite a let down from past visits. All pasta was a bit over cooked. And the 32oz ribeye was tough and CUT WRONG... against the grain the knives barely went trough it. Lemon chicken on the verge of under cooked. We would come again..... maybe an off night.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
We ran through quite a few items in our party. They were all brilliant. Service was prompt and professional. Had a great evening there. It was surprisingly busy for a Thursday night so reservation is recommended
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