Cleveland's 5 best spots to spend big on Italian food

Cleveland's 5 best spots to spend big on Italian foodPhoto: Il Venetian/Yelp
Hoodline
Published on June 14, 2019

In search of a new favorite Italian spot?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best high-end Italian restaurants around Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Luca Italian Cuisine

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Topping the list is Luca Italian Cuisine. Located at 2100 Superior Viaduct in Ohio City-West Side, the bar, Italian and gluten-free spot is the highest-rated high-end Italian restaurant in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 200 reviews on Yelp.

Opened in July 2013, this award-wining restaurant is the creation of Luca and Lola Sema. Dishes include sacchetti al tartufo bianco, ravioli di aragosta and vitello tortellini. 

2. Dante

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Next up is Tremont's Dante, situated at 2247 Professor Ave. With four stars out of 317 reviews on Yelp, the bar, New American and Italian spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking to indulge.

Housed in a former bank, seating options include dining in a one-time vault.

3. Il Venetian

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Downtown Cleveland's Il Venetian, located at 100 St. Clair Ave. NE, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the fancy Italian and Mediterranean spot, which offers seafood and more, 4.5 stars out of 60 reviews.

Il Venetian is a modern Italian fine-dining restaurant featuring fresh pasta made daily, scratch-made breads, prime steaks and fresh seafood. 

4. Michaelangelo's

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Michaelangelo's, an Italian spot in University Circle, is another pricey go-to, with four stars out of 92 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2198 Murray Hill Road to see for yourself.

Featuring a kitchen helmed by award-winning executive chef Michael Annadano, this restaurant offers fine dining in a casual environment. Popular dishes include ravioli and sacchetti, with tiramisu being a favorite dessert.

5. Johnny's Bar

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Over in Clark Fulton, check out Johnny's Bar, which has earned four stars out of 83 reviews on Yelp. Treat yourself at the bar and Italian spot by heading over to 3164 Fulton Road. 

Favorites from the restaurant's dinner menu include veal-stuffed banana peppers and pan-seared Chilean sea bass.


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