Cleveland OH area Italian eats

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 1. Gallucci's Catering

6610 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44103
(216) 881-0045
4.0 star rating
  12/5/2011

Ive seen Gallucci's goofy TV commercials with Ray drinking wine out of the spout of a wine barrel, Ray driving his sports car, and some dude who said the only difference between a food store in Italy and Gallucci's is no jet lag. Or something along…More »

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 2. Bravo! Cucina Italiana

28889 Chagrin Blvd
Woodmere, OH 44122
(216) 360-0099

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  7/24/2009

Incredible! Bravo is a small chain of restaurants, but given the quality of food and service, not to mention the atmosphere, you would think this is as independent as it gets.

Bravo has a good sized restaurant and bar combo, with a combination of…More »

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 3. Crostatas Rustic Pizza

558 Bishop Rd
Highland Heights, OH 44143
(440) 449-7800

Categories: Pizza, Italian

5.0 star rating
  3/27/2009 First to Review

Class act and excellent pizza, all in a relaxing atmosphere. And to think this used to be an Arabica Coffee House! :=P

I first heard about this place as of yesterday- there was an article in the local Sun Newspapers. What won me over to visit this…More »

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 4. Danny Boys Pizza

20251 Lake Rd
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 333-9595

Categories: Italian, Pizza

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2009

Dark and warm colors, lots of pictures and photos on the wall, and Frank Sinatra music playing loudly make up the inside of this small, cozy, comfortable and fun place to eat. There are some TVs hanging from the ceiling, but you'll be too distracted…More »

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 5. Maggiano's Little Italy

26300 Cedar Rd, Ste 1103
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 755-3000

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  3/13/2009

You've seen one Maggianos, you've seen them all- Ive been at the Oak Brook, Illinois (just West of Chicago) location a few times. Maggiano's is fun, relaxing, comforting and big. Not as many pictures and photos on the wall as does Bucca Di Beppo.…More »

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 6. La Gelateria - CLOSED

12421 Cedar Rd
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 229-2636
5.0 star rating
  1/31/2009

The place was hard to find, and finding nearby parking was more challenging than a plan to save the Cleveland Browns, but well worth it. Extremely well worth it.

The store is small and not that many tables and chairs, but it has a lot of character…More »

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 7. Molisana Italian Imported Foods

8037 Broadview Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-4141

Categories: Italian, Delis

4.0 star rating
  1/31/2009 First to Review

Molisana is a small store in a small strip mall and if you're driving too fast on the 176 then you'll miss it.

Parking can be a challenge, since the lot is small and fills up fast. This is especially true in the Winter months, when snow piles up…More »

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 8. Michael Angelo Bakery

8035 Broadview Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0499

Category: Bakeries

5.0 star rating
  1/31/2009 First to Review

Michael Angelo's is small and hard to find. If you drive too fast on the 176 then chances are you'll pass it up the small strip mall where the place is located.

Take your time to find the place, and good luck finding parking in the small, cramped…More »

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 9. Antonio's Restaurant

7401 W Ridgewood Dr
Cleveland, OH 44129
(440) 886-2511

Categories: Pizza, Italian

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2009 First to Review

So this is the place where comedian/actor Drew Carey ordered 45 pizzas to be shipped to Los Angeles last Summer. Word has it that Drew Carey comes here for pizza and beer when he's in town.

Not that you need a celebrity endorsement, but this place is…More »

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 10. Verso Casual Italian Bistro and Pizzeria

5869 Broadview Rd
Cleveland, OH 44134
(216) 741-4444

Categories: Pizza, Italian

4.0 star rating
  1/16/2009 First to Review

Nice, small restaurant with a handful of booths and tables, TVs, loud pop music, sparsely decorated walls, industrial style ceiling, and lots of glass at the front which allows views of the small parking lot and Route 176.

The setting looks intimate…More »

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 11. Eddie's Pizzeria Cerino

7305 Broadview Road
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 236-6007

Categories: Pizza, Italian

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/28/2009

The place is getting lived in with lots of customers thanks to chefs and servers who do the job right.

The Margherita Pizza is made of fresh tomato sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, basil, and homemade dough which doesn't get rock hard during the backing…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/9/2009 First to Review

    Eddie's is a brand new pizza and Italian food joint. So new that it opened up YESTERDAY! :=P

    The… Read more »

 12. Le Volte Grille

12214 Pearl Rd
Strongsville, OH 44149
(440) 572-1455

Category: Italian

5.0 star rating
  1/3/2009 First to Review

Le Volte Grille is a hard to find gem in the sands of Strongsville. Well, okay, in an obscure but well maintained strip mall, next to a title company. Ah, Grasshopper, just with that you may be thinking that this is one of those places worthy of the…More »

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 13. The Grille

1813 Pearl Rd
Brunswick, OH 44212
(330) 225-3355
4.0 star rating
  1/2/2009 First to Review

The outside of the place has that usual 'hole in the wall' look, and if you park in the North side parking lot then you'll have to take a long walk to the entrance. But don't let that discourage you, Grasshopper, for it will be all well worth it.

The…More »

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 14. Bucci's Brick Oven

13373 Smith Rd
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
(440) 888-9800

Category: Pizza

4.0 star rating
  12/20/2008

Thanks to Jack F's review, I decided to do a little more research on this place. Their website is http://www.buccis.net . On the menu they had "Wood Fired Pizzas", which were baked in a brick fire oven. SOLD!

I am becoming a sucker for this pizza…More »

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 15. Giganti's Imported Foods

9200 Broadview Rd Ste 106
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 546-4455

Categories: Italian, Ethnic Food

4.0 star rating
  11/28/2008 First to Review

Giada De Laurentiis (http://www.giadadelaur...) would go crazy in a happy, good way at this all Italian foods and drink grocery store. Lots of pasta choices and deli choices, though they could a little better in the cheese department and the wine…More »

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 16. Oggi Ristorante

203 E Royalton Rd
Broadview Heights, OH 44147
(440) 526-0789

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  11/14/2008 First to Review

So what if this place is a storefront in a strip mall? Never judge a driver by his/her race car... okay bad example :=P

Oggi's is clean and simple on the outside, with plenty of outdoor seating. Inside, you are greeted by warm colors, some Italian…More »

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 17. Buca di Beppo

16677 Southpark Ctr
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 846-6262

Category: Italian

4.0 star rating
  10/31/2008

This place is awesome. The inside is a maze of various dining areas, each with its own theme, and the walls and hallways are liberally decorated with photos and pictures and posters and warm colors. Overall, its a cozy, exciting, maybe a little…More »

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