50 Best Italian Restaurants near Middleburg Heights

“Great food, great service and great knowledge and communication from the server to the kitchen staff about which options are gluten free. Many places make you feel like a burden when questioning the menu due to your dietary needs. Everyone there made me feel they were happy to answer questions and address the issue. I cannot say enough good things about the experience.“

“We visit Olive Garden frequently, and the food is generally very good, with the staff being pleasant and friendly. On a recent lunch visit, I had the Pasta e Fagioli soup, and it was fantastic! It was thicker than usual—almost like chili instead of a broth-based soup—which was a great change. I even asked for a second bowl; it was that good. Olive Garden, please keep making it like this!

For my entrée, I typically go with the Five Cheese Ziti al Forno. The cheese always looks as delicious as it does in the photos, but I find the sauce is often lacking. I prefer a little more sauce than what’s served, so I usually have to ask for extra. It would be great if it matched the picture a bit more! Overall, though, the food and service are excellent!“

“Ordered chicken parmigiana for a birthday party, it’s was amazing! Chicken was so tender and juicy!!“

“Easter buffet was awesome!“

“Super Great pizza,Philly Steak and cheeseLarge came with 8 slices.tons of Delicious toppings,They did NOT skimp on theMelty Cheese or savory Meat.( "like many places do." )It was Fresh out of the oven exactly when they told us to come pick it up.Price was worth the Quality.Great ingredients!Defiantly a fan now.We will be return customers.

Parking: Shared with other stores in small plaza.“

“We took our son for his 18th birthday and they really made it special! The food was fantastic! Our server was impeccable and birthday message and puff pastries was the perfect touch! Thank you for such an amazing experience!“

“Took the family tonight. Food was excellent. Our server Robin was great. The manager, Traci, even stopped by our table to chat with us. Such a nice evening!“

“Best lasagna. Fantastic service.“

“Excellent service and people are so warm and friendly. Osteria has the best ribeye steak!“

“Started with my favorite Italian wine, salad and duck, finished with tiramisu and cannoli delivered by Chef Rafael. Enjoyed attention of our waiter, swift but not obtrusive, and relaxed atmosphere of dining room. Every part of meal delicious and generous portions. Added plus was chat with Chef Rafael. You can tell he loves to feed and please his customers.“

“Johnny’s never lets me down! Veal Medallions special that melted in my mouth, ended with homemade Creme Brûlée that was out of this world.“

“Everyone was nice food was great salad looked bomb and was even better“

“Vito is a hottie“

“What a gem! Great Food, great staff, worth driving 40 minutes to enjoy! We will be back!“

“We had a family gathering with almost 60 family members and friends last week and they could not have made planning and pulling off the event anymore perfectly then they did. Staff and service were excellent and I highly recommend J Bella's!“

“I frequent the Piada in Rocky River frequently. I generally dislike eating out due to the fact I'm used to eating a clean diet and high quality food. the food here is always delicious, fresh and great quality. the customer service is always above par. very friendly, professional and upbeat staff working there tails off. and the restaurant is always clean Paula and Rachel were both working the front line this evening. they were very quick to get to each customer and very friendly.“

“When we walked into the restaurant we were immediately greeted by one of the staff (very friendly) they informed us that our reservation was for another day (my mistake lol). The host told us to wait and see and they told us they have a table for us we felt bad and said we can sit outside which was a little chilly ? they turned on the heaters for us and continually checked on us. We had the chicken piccata and the chicken Parmesan for dinner we also got the burrata and the arancini for appetizers all very good!! We finished dinner and were pretty cold we were invited by our waitress to come back in to finish our wine and finish off a wonderful dinner and one to remember lol. Thank you Molto Bene, we will be back!“

“We got take out tonight for the first time and it was excellent!!! The Brussel Sprouts were out of this world delicious and the salads were big and delicious! I can’t wait to eat more of this food!“

“Staff was nice, food was delicious and food was fast. The best place I’ve eaten in awhile!“

“This was our first time at Via Roma and it won't be our last. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fantastic. I had the smoked eggplant parmesan with pasta and marinara and my husband had chicken parmesan with pasta and the white sauce. We split a caesar salad which was one of the best I've ever had. I liked that they put kale in the salad and the usual romaine lettuce. The bread was unique also. They played beautiful music of Dean Martin, Elvis, Frank Sinatra etc...

Our server was Maci. She was friendly, helpful and gave excellent service. The hostesses were welcoming also.

After dinner we went downstairs to the Grotto to take a peek. The Christmas decorations were amazing. Beautiful atmosphere.

The renovations of the old Carrie Cerinos are beautiful. We loved Carrie Cerinos and I know we will love Via Roma.

Parking: Parking was very convenient. No expensive parking fees like downtown. Safe community too.“

“I had the pleasure of meeting the team from Italian Creations last night at a wedding at Lake Effect Studios. As a professional DJ, I have had lots of wedding food. I have to say, everything was excellent. From the salad bowl with a tasty balsamic dressing to the spaghetti vodka. If you are looking for authentic home cooked Italian food, look no further. You will not be disappointed. 10/10“

“Toni is the best server! Her knowledge, enthusiasm and sense of humor all contribute to a wonderful meal. The sea bass special and the chicken stuffed with crabmeat were delicious, as was the always popular chicken D'Agnese. The wedding soup is the best around, and it's great that they offer half portions of salads. All in all, a great meal!“

“Today on a whim in a beautiful snow storm on my birthday we stopped at Jo Jo Carlinos for lunch. It was perfect! Our waitress was great! Everything from the mussels, spinach & artichoke pizza to the linguini and clam sauce was amazing. Topped it off with a fabulous espresso martini. Thank you so much.“

“Delicious unpretentious food and great staff!“

“We did a catering with them for 60 people for the first time and won't be our last!Great food, service, reasonable price and food arrived fresh and on time.There was enough for everyone and plenty food leftThe Guac was really my favorite“

“From dining at Mario’s small cafe atop the Park West building to attending a 100+ wedding, Mario always delivers the best food, the best service all with his personal professional style. We can’t recommend him enough.“

“Stopped in to try and ordered the lunch special with 2 tenders with Carolina BBQ sauce and Tilapia. Lunch had generous portions for $7.99. Next time ill order a head because they make everything on the spot! Very good food and service. I will definitely be going back! Also very friendly owners“

“Great food, even better service. Recommend getting a seat in Heather's section. She gets it, and really helps separate this restaurant from Olive Garden, or any competition. Made me and my 6 year old daughter feel very comfortable, without being overbearing or coming across as disingenuous because it was her "job". Can't speak more highly. Atmosphere is on point. Clean. If you're in the area, and in my experience, truly recommend this place. I'll be back for sure, and trust me, if it's good enough for my daughter then it's good enough for me, and likey yours. Over and out“

“How were we anaware of this fantastic Italian restaurant? Karli was such a a friendly server. I had the Pasta Carbonara. The food was piping hot and the chicken was really tender, not overcooked. Perfectly cooked pasta! My wife had the Barata cheese linguini with lobster sauce special. It had shrimp and scallops; no weird vege either! Nice job Stella Mia. We will be back again and again.“

“A very elegant atmosphere. Our server was very attentive but not overbearing. I will probably be comparing other Italian restaurants quality to Stino's. the food was fabulous. I will come back next time I am in Cleveland.“

“I am not a regular like some of the other reviewers, but have been here multiple times and always come back for special occasions. The food is superb and the service provides a dining experience distinctly different from our current culture.

Definitely don't come looking for a quick bite of pasta. But if you want to relax, slow down, and enjoy a delicious meal with an atmosphere that is somehow both familial and classy, this is the place.

Be sure to make a reservation and allot enough time for a slow meal and you won't be disappointed!“

“Even though oppresively hot they accommadated my wife and I with no worries. I asked for us to sit outside to the tables underneath the overhead fans and Ulysses "Uli" proposed to management and away we went! We, contrary to others, found the food variety, presentation and taste above most others. Only to be surpassed by the non-evasive attention and supreme service offered by the one and the same, Ulysses. Trust, he coudn't have been more attentive and reactive to our needs albeit we couldn't find anything not already provided for. Within 15 minutes from home, relaxing and alas a Lakewood Ranch find... now we know we'll certainly be back and five stars and "lucky to have 'em to one and all, Ulysses... cheers Note: Truth, parties we dressed for a night out but good for them! Celebrate the good tymes presented and make as many as you can whenever one can!“

“It's a nice place with reasonable food at reasonable prices and excellent service. Unfortunately it was so loud in the outside area that we couldn't hear each other across the table, and there was a weird fan that looked like a huge dehumidifier blowing across the table making even more noise. We'll give them another try sometime, and maybe sit indoors. The bar looked nice.“

“Alex was our server. It was a busy night on Veterans Day. He was absolutely amazing! He got our very specific orders correctly and was on top of everything! Working in the service industry, we appreciated his over the top service!!! I don't prefer that location, but we will be back just because of him!!! Thank you Alex!!!!! You're awesome“

“Great food and our waiter was amazing!!“

“Great little spot in Lakewood! We ordered quite a few dishes for takeout and everything was piping hot, tasty, and packaged perfectly. Fair prices with large portions, especially for two people. Will do again.“

“I am an International. Amici Restaurant & Bar literally has the best Tiramisu on planet earth ... I'm genuinely convinced. Not mincing words or exaggerating. I'm a big fan of their Chicken Parm & their Lasagna, as well, and have always received quality service when dining in. Definitely worth your time.“

“? hole in the wall Italian food. The lasagna is gold, and the chicken parm was divine. It’s not a huge space and they had one server, not sure if that’s the norm. The wait was a tad long but they were very communicative & warm and friendly. Can’t wait to try more of the dishes here!“

“Happy they are open for lunch“

“The best pizza. In a long time“

“Great service and food. Just one thing, as a collector of sports memorabilia, please get the Tommy Lasorda autograph sweatshirt out of the sun light(Linguine and Baseball). Sun does damage, like fading the autograph.“

“I tried the Italian beef for the first time. Its delicious and huge. The bread looks like its homemade, some of the best I have ever had on a sandwich. I also ordered the onion rings and they were amazing. I want to come back and try the spicy sausage sandwich.“

“What a great group of people. The manager was able to help me with a mistake I made when ordering with ease. They were super friendly both times I was there for pickup. Our food was nice and hot. I felt like the creamy mushroom sauce was a little bland, but that's a personal thing.“

“Excellent food, many choices, high end. Had a super waitress, Diana“

“Came here from the East side to surprise my husband . He loves Italian Deli. Tripi did not disappoint. Friendly service as soon as we walked in, great food and a cute dinning area. We had the Papa Tony, Pasta dinner with meatballs and the Wedding soup. All delicious! Our favorite was the Papa Tony.“

“It took us a long time to try Barbarians but it is now our favorite. My husband likes the Lasagna. I like the Chicken Francaise... Delicious! I tried the Cajun Chicken Penne and that is my new favorite! Great place!“

“Always great service and great pizza. Tiramisu was awesome, wish I had tried it sooner, I'd be getting it every time. Wings are crispy, like fried chicken. Always got to order 2 sets with the family, even the kids eat them
( Kids only like boneless usually)“

“Pizza Fan never disappoints!! Food is always fresh and delicious and super affordable! Definitely our go to place for pizza!“

“Food is excellent!! And our waitress was on the ball..great service!!“

“First time there, can’t wait to return. Everyone was friendly, good service, great food reasonably priced. ?“