50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near University Heights

“Simply the best pizza I've ever had. Superior toppings, great crust and consistent excellence for decades now. I find it unreasonable for me to go anywhere else.“

“Great Food, Great Location, Friends, and Heritage“

“The bagels are the best. The staff is friendly and the owners are super nice. The addition of the deli was a great idea. We love the sandwiches there. This is a destination that out of towners should not miss.“

“From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by Charles. Our service was quick and friendly, the food and drinks were fresh and delicious. I had the seasonal pumpkin pancake which had just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. Upon checking out, Chris, Anton, and Charles bid us a friendly goodbye that would leave most anyone feeling great! We will definitely come back to this location!“

“We get the pizza and the salad every single week. We love the sauce the crust in the sausage. Highly recommend them. It’s the best pizza in the area. I just love their Italian dressing for the salad.“

“Ate at the Toledo location today. Outstanding subs and service. I had the Crazy Dave and my wife had the Peace Steak. Everything Was super fresh. The location was spotless as well. We will be back... soon!“

“Great food and MILKSHAKES!“

“First time eating there and I was impressed and pleased with the entire experience. The food was great and the staff was outstanding! We will be back.“

“First time ordering and we will be back! It was delicious! I can see this will be something I will crave!!“

“Absolutely love doing our celebrations at LockKeepers! We've celebrated our Birthdays and anniversaries here through the years and it was always such a wonderful experience each time! Jackie was the best server! She really took good care of us and made sure we were happy during and after our meals. She's absolutely the best server one can ever hope for! We always had a very good gastronomic experience here at LockKeepers! Definitely coming back soon to celebrate more milestones! Thank you! Keep up the great work that you do! 👍“

“Great people!!! Pastrami reuben is AMAZING“

“Tried Valley Pizza for the first time tonight.Supreme Pizza. Wow.reminds me of the neat little mom and pop Pizza parlors from back it the day 1970s.Lots of flavor, even the dough tastes good.cant wait to try the other sauces.Very well done.Ill be back soon.“

“We have been coming to Hot Grillz Diner since we saw it on New Day Cleveland (way before the pandemic). Karen and crew are awesome and the food is fabulous. No matter what you decide to order I promise that you won't be disappointed. We have brought friends here who are now regular customers. Come in once and you will be back!“

“Best empanadas I've ever had! We keep coming back because the staff is amazing. If something is on the specials board, it is worth a try! I have not had a bad meal at Chelo's!!!“

“I've been to restaurants all over the nation and this is one of my absolute favorites! They have tons of GF options. All their food and drinks are phenominal and the staff is amazing to boot.“

“It was my first time here, and if I lived in town, I’d 100% be back all the time. The vibe is amazing when you first walk in. The decor is unlike anything I’ve seen, the food is delish, and the service is great! Brianna was so kind and generally helpful throughout our whole meal. Loved it!“

“My Favorite Italian Restaurant in town! Best food, wine, service and great atmosphere! Omg and did I mention desert ?! The most delicious! Valerio & Stella go above and beyond for their customers which they treat as a family! Highly recommend A +“

“The food was good and the service was even better! Everybody was so pleasant.“

“This was the best dinner we have ever had and it is in Little Italy which makes it even better. Thank you for a great dinner with family and friends. We all loved everything we ordered. The server was great and other servers refilled water/beverages, nice team service environment.“

“Stopped in for a quick lunch. The Soup Dumpling was quite good, and the Shanghai Noodles and Sweet and Sour Ribs were awesome! Service was quick and the price was reasonable. Highly recommend 😊“

“This place was absolutely amazing. Great food and excellent customer service“

“Cozy casual but elegant restaurant with outstanding food and service. And to top it off—mama Cantena herself takes time to talk with all the customers.“

“Fave Ethiopian restaurant in Cleveland 👌🏽“

“Having a tip automatically added to the bill of two people is off-putting. For the record, I'm a good Tipper. I did actually add to the 15% automatically added because our server was awesome. But tipping is an addition, not part of the bill. Heck, add it to the cost of the food and I'll pay it. but not in tipping. that's my choice.“

“Wow! What an absolutely wonderful place to celebrate our 25th anniversary! The staff was so kind, especially Michael and Genevieve!!!!! Loved talking with both of them! The food here is incredible and very creative. Every single thing on your plate serves a purpose to the overall taste. Superb wine selection as well! We also loved its overall ambience and elegance. Hope to return someday!!!“

“I went here twice in the three days I was visiting. Everything was great. The place has an old fashioned diner vibe. Food was freshly made and no matter how busy they were, and they were definitely busy, the food came out so fast! The food was very good for breakfast. I recommend the pancakes and western omelette! Not cash only anymore!“

“I have breakfast here every Friday and I love their food. I have met some of the nicest people that are regulars here like I am. The staff is awesome! The service is wonderful thanks to Lisa, Ricky and Ian.“

“Very accommodating and great food!“

“The best pizza in Ohio!“

“10/10 Would Recommend! Friendly Staff & Good Plant Based Asian Fusion Food!“

“Today it was chilly and rainy. I got off work early and had been thinking about trying ramen here for days. I sat at the sushi counter with my book and my sweater. I ordered the Kiiro (yellow) ramen. Let me tell you, this was a nice warm hug in a bowl and everything I was hoping for. Calvin was a lovely man making sushi behind the counter. He was very amiable and easy to chat with. I work close by and will definitely be back. I cant wait to try the Kuro (black) ramen. Calvin if you see this I was reading Ravensong, part 2 of the Green Creek series. Enjoy!“

“Some of the best pho ever! Did not disappoint at all!“

“📍 Deanatella’s Italian Deli – Valley View, OH 🧀🍕🥖 A true hidden gem that screams classic Italian deli the second you walk in. If you can name the deli meat, trust us—they’ve got it. Shelves packed, fridges loaded, and a full lineup of Coke products to wash it all down. We stop here 2–3 times a month, and for good reason. The food never misses. Here's what we had today: 🍕 Pepperoni Pizza – 8.1/10 Hot, fresh, and loaded with flavor. A crustless, center-cut slice of cheesy joy. No edge, no problem—it hits hard where it counts. 🍕 Sausage Pizza – 8.4/10 Same amazing base, but the sausage takes it up a notch. Big, juicy chunks of sausage packed with flavor. Definitely the MVP slice today. 🌶️ Mild Pepper Sub – 9.2/10 This one’s my go-to. Not super spicy, but absolutely loaded with flavor. The combo of peppers, melty cheese, and rich sauce makes for one giant, unforgettable sandwich. Perfect from the first bite to the last. The staff? Always friendly. The vibes? All Italian. If you’re anywhere near Cleveland, do yourself a favor and stop by Deanatella’s. You’ll thank yourself later. 🍽️ Two food lovers, one page—justifying our epic food binges, one bite at a time. Follow along at @joeandjrkfoodreviews for mouthwatering meals, honest scores, and the best hidden gems you need to try. Come hungry.“

“Fantastic lunch with a great friend! couldn't decide between a couple items so the waitress suggested their Toofer - basically a soup and sandwich. I got the Seafood Bisque cup and a half Ruben sandwich. Both tasted great and waitress was spot on (there when we needed her and not there when we didn't need her). I'll definitely go back and try other menu options! RECOMMEND!“

“Having recently moved to this side of town I was dying for authentic Greek cuisine... so happy I found this place ! Staff is super friendly and the food is amazing. You would think they had YaYA in the back doing all the cooking :) trust me when I tell you to give them a try !“

“We work 2-3 days a week in Euclid Ohio area. We love the food and love the staff. Great place to eat. Highly recommend Mmuldoon’s“

“This place was awesome. Service, food and ambiance just what you’d expect in Little Italy. I had fusilla (spellcheck) puntenesca excellent!! We will be back.“

“We had the best day watching The Buckeyes at The Wild Goose! One of our sons lives in Willoughby & the other son & his wife live in Shaker Heights. Fav spot for our kids but our first time. The pizzas, onion rings & buffalo dip were amazing! Outstanding selection of beers. Loved the atmosphere. Charming but lots of TVs as well. Can’t say enough about the staff!!! Outstanding service & so friendly! Cant wait to come back!“

“Best pizza in town!“

“10 out of 10 pizza, recommend NYC style“

“Great venue, great people and great atmosphere.“

“They refuse to have even gluten free toast“

“Had the filet this time, and coming from someone who is very particular about their meat it was cooked a perfect med-rare! The quality of the meat for both our dishes was phenomenal (rack of lamb and filet), such that it puts some steakhouses to shame! The quality of the tuna in our appetizer was also top notch. They always have a nice selection of specials here from appetizers to dessert. Needless to say, this place lives up to its name! Waitress forgot to put in our salad course, but worked out for the best because we got to have two desserts 🥳“

“Karen is a hoot! We had an amazing dinner and even better service. 10/10 recommend!“

“Food is amazing, service is excellent. Pranzo! does not disappoint.“

“My family and I were vacationing in Ohio this week. We wanted to visit a local restaurant so we did some research and found so many great reviews. We decided on Thai and I'm so glad that we did. The food was amazing and the woman working the counter was hard working and so friendly. We enjoyed the food and the experience and we would definitely recommend to anyone looking for good Thai Food in Lyndhurst, Ohio“

“Great service and food! Definitely recommend.“

“Reach out to us for your wine barrels“

“Great spot with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. Very relaxed atmosphere with top quality microbrew, cider, mead and cocktail options. I appreciate the no or low alcohol menu as well. There are games and tables available. Medium sized space with outdoor seating in the milder seasons.“

“Chicken bacon ranch taco is absolutely amazing. Great vibe here, very chill and welcoming. Artwork is amazing, staff is helpful food is fantastic, drinks are classic to unique depending on what you are in for. Love this place and would highly recommend.“