Molto Bene Italian Eatery

18401 Detroit Ave, Lakewood
(216) 273-7333

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Ravioli Di Aragosta In Salsa Di Aragosta
Tortino Al Cioccolato with Gelato
Rigatoni Alla Vodka Al Modo Mio
Sacchetti Panna & Prosciutto
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Penne Alla Carbonara
Pollo Alla Parmigiana
Linguine with Clams
Tortellini Bolognese
Eggplant Parmesan

Menu

Per Cominciare
Aperitivo Autunno
Ciabatta bread, whipped ricotta, truffle olive oil, honey, marinated olives, prosciutto, and asiago cheese.
Arancini
Rice balls filled with asiago cheese.
Cavolfiore al Forno
Baked cauliflower topped with herbs and EVOO.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread brushed with fresh garlic and topped with a mixture of fresh diced tomatoes, EVOO, and basil.
Crostini
Four slices of toasted bread with assorted toppings. One each of tomatoes & mozzarella, goat cheese and fig preserves, salmon & mascarpone, and eggplant.
Cozze in Sugo di Pomodoro
Mussels over house-made pomodoro sauce.
Manso Brasato al Vino Rosso
Beef braised in red wine and spices. Served with ciabatta bread.

Insalate
Caesar
Romaine lettuce, croutons, and shaved parmigiano cheese.
Caprese
Slices of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and EVOO.
Molto Bene
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons. Served with EVOO and balsamic vinegar glaze.
Della Zia
Mixed greens, beets, glazed pecans, and goat cheese. Served with EVOO and balsamic vinegar glaze.

Piatto Unico
Picatta di Pollo
Chicken breast cooked with a light lemon cream sauce, capers, white wine, butter, and spices. Served over linguine pasta.
Pollo alla Parmigiana
Chicken coated with bread crumbs, sauteed, and topped with Pomodoro sauce and mozzarella. Served on a bed of penne pasta.
Risotto al Frutti di Mare
Arborio rice with mussels, calamari, clams, shrimp, and Pomodoro sauce.
Cioppino
Seafood stew of clams, shrimp, mussels, calamari, scallops, and white fish, simmered in an herbed tomato, and wine broth. Served with a toasted Italian bread.
Vittelo alla Parmigiana
Veal coated with bread crumbs and topped with pomodoro sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Served over penne pasta.
Trota al Cartoccio
Fresh trout baked in parchment paper with shrimp, calamari, clams, mussels, and Pomodoro sauce. Served with a molto bene side salad.
Tagliata
Marinated steak tossed over an arugula salad and topped with shaved parmigiano cheese.

La Pasta
Lasagna
Tomato and ground beef sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmigiano cheese, and bechamel sauce.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
​gnocchi baked with Pomodoro sauce, basil, and fresh mozzarella.
Spaghetti al Frutto di Mare
Shrimp, clams, mussels, calamari, white wine, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and Pomodoro sauce.
Penne alla Carbonara
Pancetta, parmigiano cheese, and egg yolk.
Linguine al Salmone e Pistacchi
Smoked fresh salmon with pistachios. Served over linguine pasta. Topped with Pomodoro sauce and a hint of cream.

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Recent Reviews

The food was good. That was it.

FYI… they do not serve alcohol on Sunday. Would have been nice to know before eating here. Wine with Italian food is typically. Server said it was a law in Ohio. No it isn’t! 🙄 Almost every restaurant in Lakewood, or Ohio, serves alcohol on Sunday. They merely lack the right liquor license.

When we first got there, there was some sort of situation with the restaurant filling up with smoke so they had...
July 2025
This is our new favorite restaurant after having driven by it for over for ten years and only today finally taking the plunge (you simply must get a reservation except on the most dull weeknights)!

The recipes are stunningly good and their execution is simply top-rate. The table service was excellent, very professionally done! The environment is great too! the desserts are superbly executed as well, to include the house-made gelato!

The only...
June 2025
Absolutely fantastic. This is a regular nice night out for us. No questions asked this tiny place ties for 1st on best Italian spot in the greater Cleveland area. Small and limited on site parking but street parking is free. Make a reservation.....Seating is limited.
May 2025

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Molto Bene Italian Eatery

18401 Detroit Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 273-7333