Visiting Cleveland for hubby's 60th with Rock and Roll museum, cruising Lake Erie. This restaurant lived up to the occasion. The vibe was southern Italian elegance and the open air made you feel like you were in Italy. We started with a cocktail for me (1920s Americano otherwise known as a negroni) and a beer for him. At $2 the bread basket was generous and fresh with both evoo and herb butter. He had a caeser salad that could easily feed 2, fresh and delicious. My beet,arugula, goat cheese, walnut salad was also huge and so tasty. For entrees we both got veal: he had the brasciole with cavatapi pasta and asparagus, to die for and I had the piccata with thin linguini and asparagus. Flavor on...
The food is great. But the service is abysmal. We had a reservation at 7pm and we got seated at 8pm without an apology or anything. We didn't receive our dinner until nearly 930pm and we got home around 1030pm. My fiancés water glass was empty nearly the entire night without ever being asked if he wanted a refill. We never even ordered the bread but she brought it out and then we were charged for it. I have been so looking forward to trying this place because I have heard the Italian is some of the best in Cleveland but honestly I will never waste my time again. Food was very good though.
THE best Italian restaurant in Little Italy. The food is to die for, the service is great, and the atmosphere is relaxing and inviting. If you enjoy a nice meal while people watching, this is the place to go in the summer. Enjoy a nice glass of wine at one of the tables outside and take in the quaint surroundings of Little Italy. Their sugo (tomato sauce) is the best I’ve tried—hearty and tangy. The pasta is fresh and delicious. I have yet to try a dish I have not enjoyed.
Worth a whole night out. Had an amazing 4 course meal at the owner’s (who joined us) recommendations. The shrimp appetizer had a sauce you could drink (or really sop up with the bread). The eggplant appetizer and its sauce were perfect. The ragu entree with papadelle cooked perfectly al dente. Espresso to finish was great too. Don’t do the American thing here and get in to get out. Go for the experience!
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The place you never miss at Cleveland!! This restaurant is so good with both the food and service. Everything is really delicious and beautiful. The waiter also provides a very good service and recommendation for food and also wine. There are so various type of Italian wines that you should try. I really recommend steak and pizza!!
An amazing food experience. My 5th time here. Highly recommended. I had the grilled salmon with risotto. With incredible tasting shrimp saganaki as an app. Everything was well cooked, well presented etc. A gastronomc delight. A little over busy but don't sweat the small stuff. Will return!
This place was amazing. We were turned away by a rude hostess at a neighboring restaurant but welcomed with a smile here at Mia Bella. The food and wine were outstanding; I'm still dreaming of the eggplant parm. I also had the bread service and pesto pasta. All were absolutely wonderful.
Cozy corner restaurant for delicious Italian food. Loved our window view and overall warm environment. I tried the cheese tortellini and loved every bite. Virgin mojito was a bit overpriced for a whopping $11/cup! Overall a great place for a special occasion or evening out.
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Upscale Italian restaurant with great meal choices. Their sauce is mostly beef based (veal, beef) with well balanced spices. Pasta is fresh and al dente. Good wine list. Service is very good too. Prices are very high so best to go on a special occasion.
Excellent Italian restaurant. Went there on a Monday night it was packed. That's a good sign. The food was very authentic and delicious. The neighborhood was also fun to walk around. Lots of shops and bakeries and restaurants.
