Must-see restaurants in Cleveland

  • Larder Delicatessen & Bakery

    Cleveland

    Set in a historic firehouse, Larder has an old-time vibe. Jars of pickled veggies line the wall, and the pantry sells everything from hickory nuts to…

  • Citizen Pie

    Cleveland

    Citizen Pie fires up Neapolitan-style pizzas using an oven straight from the motherland. Watch the pizza maker slide your meal into the fiery dome, and…

  • Lola

    Cleveland

    Famous for his tattoos, Food Network TV appearances and multiple national awards, local boy Michael Symon put Cleveland on the foodie map with Lola. While…

  • ReBol

    Cleveland

    ReBol sits right on lively Public Sq, and its interior features fun murals of Abe Lincoln, Albert Einstein and other 'rebels'. (Understand the eatery's…

  • Black Pig

    Cleveland

    Pork takes pride of place at the Pig, where rosy brick walls and chunky wood tables create a warm atmosphere. Indulge in pork rinds (pickle dusted), pork…

  • Nora

    Cleveland

    This low-lit, white-tablecloth bistro in Little Italy prepares modern takes on classic Italian dishes. Kasha-stuffed zucchini with cashew cream sauce,…

  • Brewnuts

    Cleveland

    Bright-hued, trinket-filled Brewnuts has a novel concept: it makes its doughnuts using craft beer as an ingredient. Stuff your face with coffee chocolate…

  • Nate’s Deli

    Cleveland

    Nate's small, unfussy dining room offers an unusual mix of Middle Eastern dishes and deli sandwiches, with choices from stuffed grape-leaf platters to…

  • Sokolowski's University Inn

    Cleveland

    It’s cafeteria style, so grab a tray and fill it with plump pierogi, cabbage rolls and other rib-sticking Polish and Eastern European fare. The portions…

  • West Side Market Cafe

    Cleveland

    This is a smart stop if you’re craving well-made breakfast fare, like kielbasa-studded Hungarian hash or honey-buttered cornbread waffles. Lunch brings…

  • Barrio

    Cleveland

    The Tremont outpost of this small chain is always abuzz with young locals smitten with the build-your-own tacos concept. Fillings include everything from…

  • Mitchell's Ice Cream

    Cleveland

    Mitchell's revamped an old movie theater into an ice-cream-making facility. Watch through big glass windows as staff blend the rich flavors. The goods are…

  • Presti's Bakery

    Cleveland

    Try big, sunny Presti's for its popular sandwiches and divine pastries. It's a neighborhood favorite where older Italians meet and gab.

  • Superior Pho

    Cleveland

    The name doesn't lie – it's the best pho in town, where Cleveland foodies go to get their fix. It's nothing fancy, just a couple of plain rooms filled…

  • Tommy's

    Cleveland

    Old-school vegetarian dishes brimming with tofu, tempeh and seitan emerge from the kitchen, though carnivores have multiple options, too.

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