Best Fine Dining in Cleveland

"Dante Tremont is a Modern American restaurant helmed by Michelin-starred Chef Dante Boccuzzi that serves Mediterranean-tinged New American cuisine and fine wines in an elegant setting. One of several restaurants that make up the Dante Restaurant Group, Dante Tremont is set within a former bank building and provides a beautiful setting for an intimate dinner for two. The celebrated dining destination serves à la carte options and chef-prepared tasting menus featuring dishes prepared with locally-sourced and organic ingredients and accompanied by an extensive wine list and craft cocktail selection."

"Dante Next Door is a casual, warmly decorated trattoria-style restaurant that serves lunch and brunch with a creative menu of Italian-inspired cuisine. The innovative menu features dishes prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and products such as home-spun pasta dishes, hand-tossed pizza, fresh salads, and gourmet sandwiches. The favorite brunch spot offers a range of delicious plates such as French banana toast, berry pancakes, breakfast calzone, braised beef croissants, cinnamon waffles, and steak and eggs."

"Located in Cleveland’s historic Shaker Square shopping center, Edwins is a restaurant with a mission: the staff is comprised almost entirely of formerly incarcerated men and women. Far from being a charity stunt, the eatery produces consistently excellent cuisine in the classic French style. Diners can choose from classic French dishes like braised rabbit or grouper wrapped in crispy potatoes, or they can partake in the spectacle of a burger prepared tableside."

"Otherwise, some of the best dinner spots in the city include Il Rione Pizzeria, Edwins, Gigi’s on Fairmount, Red, the Steakhouse, Salt+, and The Greenhouse Tavern. If you’re looking for a particularly fancy option, you might want to make a reservation at one of the most romantic restaurants in Cleveland!"

"We all tried something different - lobster bisque, escargot, scallops, duck, salmon, and rabbit. Bananas Foster tableside... (216) 921-3333Order online"

"Located in Cleveland’s historic Little Italy, Nora is an intimate eatery that serves contemporary French and Italian cuisine prepared from traditional recipes passed down through generations. Owned by Chef Eddie Zalar, the charming restaurant serves an ever-changing menu of dishes with modern Italian flavors and French influences such as spaghetti marinara, roasted Portobello mushrooms with burrata cheese, date and walnut ravioli, chicken chorizo, cherry-smoked mussels, and cioppino, a traditional Italian stew. Nora is open for dinner, Tuesday through Saturday."

"In the heart of Little Italy, this quaint, fine dining restaurant serves Italian favorites reinvented using mostly local and organic products in a menu that changes with the seasons."

"Located in the Cleveland Museum of Art, Provenance is an elevated eatery that pays homage to Asian-French fusion cuisine featuring prime steaks, fresh seafood, and delicious desserts. The 76-seat fine-dining restaurant and lounge serve locally sourced and globally inspired cuisine and a prix-fixe menu that complements current museum exhibitions. Signature plates include Maine scallops, Antarctic salmon, balsamic-braised short rib, curried stew, and Roman gnocchi, along with freshly prepared salads, decadent desserts and fine wines from around the world."

"Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse chain with a sophisticated setting that serves perfectly grilled meats, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails. Located in the heart of the central business district, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is within walking distance of the bustling Public Square and the Horseshoe Casino and is connected to the Tower City shopping complex, the Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance hotels, and the Quicken Loans Arena by a convenient indoor walkway. An ideal dining destination for business functions, special occasions or a romantic dinner for two, the restaurant also offers four different private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 60 guests."

"Fine Aged Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood and Creative Chef Specialties. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 216-344-2444"

"For forty years, Carl Quagliata's east side restaurant has rewarded diners with excellent northern Italian cuisine, impeccable service, an award-winning wine list, and an elegant, comfortable decor. Try it again to experience it for the first time. You're sure to enjoy.Giovanni's Ristorante25550 Chagrin Blvd.Beachwood, OH"

"One of the finest Italian restaurants in town is the spot to go for some of the best lunch in Cleveland. An elegant and upscale place in the Beachwood neighborhood, Giovannis offer..."

"Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an upscale steakhouse chain with a sophisticated setting that serves perfectly grilled meats, fresh seafood, and handcrafted cocktails. Located in the heart of the central business district, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is within walking distance of the bustling Public Square and the Horseshoe Casino and is connected to the Tower City shopping complex, the Ritz-Carlton and Renaissance hotels, and the Quicken Loans Arena by a convenient indoor walkway. An ideal dining destination for business functions, special occasions or a romantic dinner for two, the restaurant also offers four different private dining rooms that can accommodate up to 60 guests."

"Fine Aged Steaks and Chops, Fresh Seafood and Creative Chef Specialties. Open for lunch and dinnerDress code: CasualPhone: +1 216-344-2444"

"Address: 777 E 185th St, Cleveland (Euclid)Known for: Small batches in a small tasting room (open Fridays and Saturdays)Website:The Cleveland Brewery on Facebook"

"30 Different gourmet grilled cheese, fresh salads, homemade soups. Menu also features a maniacal mac & cheese section, where you can choose from 14 different composed mac & cheese entrees or build..."

"That’s just one of the options you’ll have for custom cakes if you walk into KB Confections in Lakewood, located on the west side of Cleveland. Owner and award-winning cake maker Karen Bosworth had a long-standing dream of opening a confectionary, which became a reality in 2014. Though the retail space is closed to everything but take-out orders at the moment, Lakewood eagerly awaits the day that it’s fully open again."

"The gist: An Eastern European-style deli with a focus on creative, locally-sourced ingredients, Larder artfully merges old and new world influences in an handsome, open space inside the Ohio City Firehouse.The food: Given the foraging and fermentation expertise of owner Jeremy Umansky, any dish involving mushrooms or brine is a hard yes here. Sandwiches are on seasonal rotation, and the fried chicken option is among the best in the city. And with sides like mettwurst, amazake butter, and koji-cultured venison, there’s always something exciting and new to try.The cost: Sandwiches $9 - $12, sides and sweets $1 - $12.How to book: Stop by for counter-service or call 216-912-8203 for take-out."

"Set inside an 1850s-era firehouse, Larder is a modern-day version of the classic Jewish delicatessen as seen through the eyes of chef Jeremy Umansky. The old-world setting provides the ideal backdrop to display heavenly breads and pastries like black-and-white cookies, fruit-filled rugelach, chocolate babka, buttery challah, and meaty knishes. Hungry Ohio City neighbors literally line up for the now-famous koji-cured pastrami sandwiches, but also try the epic fried chicken sandwiches, matzo ball soup, housemade charcuterie, and daily specials like local beet salad."

"A Best New Restaurant finalist for the 2019 James Beard Awards, this Hingetown hot spot located in the Ohio City Firehouse blends modern gastronomy with the menu and methods of old-world Eastern Europe. Mouthwatering pastrami, lovingly crafted charcuterie and vegetable boards, delicious pastries and fresh baked bread are just some of the items you’ll find on a menu that is constantly evolving."

"Home to a huge collection of artifacts and exhibits, the outstanding Cleveland Museum of Natural History is fifteen minutes drive east of downtown. Its gigantic galleries have sections dedicated to archaeology, anthropology, geology and paleontology with interesting items and interactive hands-on activities. Founded in 1920, the massive museum is a firm favorite with locals and tourists alike with its captivating collection now containing more than four million specimens."

"Geological Formation, Archaeological Site , Exhibition , Natural History Museum. Located in University circle, this museum was established in 1920 in order to carry out research on subjects like anthropology, archaeology, botany, geology, palaeontology, zoology and few others. The museum has collection of more than 4 million exhibits permanent exhibits focus on how the Universe was formed and the evolution of human beings."

"Dinosaurs and the Perkins Wildlife Center are the highlights at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Explore Madagascar and Costa Rica in the Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Glasshouse. Swing into MOCA for a dose of contemporary art. Or, brush up on your history and ride the Euclid Beach Grand Carousel at the Cleveland History Center."