Bucci's Brick Oven: Old World Italian classics in a modern setting
You needn't drive to a special area or visit a white- linen tablecloth restaurant to find good Italian food in Cleveland. The city is rich with Italian restaurants and pizzerias, from fine dining to mom-and-pop corner joints. Take Bucci's Brick Oven in Middleburg Heights. Located in the non-descript Southland Shopping Center, across from the closin...
Casa Di Vino Winery and Restaurant in Wickliffe opens
Bruno and Josipa Milisic have introduced a new elegant eatery to Wickliffe. Casa Di Vino Winery and Restaurant,at 28932 Euclid Ave., showcases cuisine and culture. “We always wanted to open a fine dining restaurant,” Josipa said. “We came upon this property that has great potential for our dream to come true.” She said her husband, Bruno, has alwa...
Parma's Antonio's Italian Dining celebrates 50 years
In 1967, Anthony and Grace LoSchiavo opened Antonio's Pizza at Chevrolet Boulevard and Stumph Road. The General Motors plant was running three shifts, and business was good. A large pepperoni pizza was only $3.40, and a meatball sandwich was $1.95. A plate of rigatoni and meatballs was $2.00, and spaghetti and meatballs was only $1.75. Anthony and...
Inside the Ritz-Carlton Chicago’s Swanky New Italian Restaurant Downtown
What does a $100 million renovation produce restaurant-wise at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago? Find out on Monday, July 31 when Torali Italian — Steak opens on the 12th floor of the downtown Chicago hotel inside Water Tower Place. Bristling with Italian pride, there’s plenty of marble and the bar’s well-stocked with amaro. Torali replaces Deca Restaurant...
Ciao! Ristorante in Sylvania celebrates 25th anniversary
When Ciao! Ristorante opened, it was the only Italian restaurant in Sylvania. Now, it is celebrating its 25th anniversary, marking its success. “Sylvania’s grown, [and] the restaurant has grown with it,” said general manager Terry Kretz. “[But] we stand true to who we are. “We’re a rustic Italian restaurant, we serve rustic cuisine. That’s been our...
The Stefani Family Is Staying Busy with Two New Restaurant Projects
First, it was daughter Gina with her West Loop spot Mad Social, and now another apple lands close to the tree as Anthony Stefani, son of storied restaurateur Phil Stefani, prepares to launch his first restaurant. It’s still in its preliminary stages, but expect pizza and a bustling new concept at 605 North Wells Street in River North. Though he spe...
Gabriele Bonci, renowned Roman pizza maker, says he'll open his Chicago pizzeria in August
Gabriele Bonci, the esteemed Roman pizza maker, has set a target date for the opening of his upcoming West Loop pizzeria."I will be in Chicago on August 15 for the opening of my new pizzeria,” Bonci wrote in a Facebook message (in Italian, in response to my questions written in Google-translated Italian). This will be his second trip in quick succe...
Slice to meet you
“Alton is hungry for good things.” Alton’s Dee Gehrs made this statement recently, and she and her husband, Steve, have just added their new restaurant to the list of options where diners can quench their appetites. Nicky G’s Italian Eats, 1801 State St., is in a century-old building that once housed establishments such as Velloff’s Power Equipment...
Piada Announces Grove City Location, Partners with Local Community Organization
After establishing several markets across the Midwest and in Texas, Columbus-based Piada will open its 44th store in Grove City, off Stringtown Road. It’s a move they’ve planned since opening their fourth restaurant, and it’s part of Piada’s grander business plan to build out the markets they’ve broken into over the last seven years. “We’ve always...
Feature restaurant review: DeArini’s Tavern & Grill
A virtual shrine of framed photographs graces a wall in DeArini’s Tavern & Grill. Among the honored in this little Hall of Fame are long-faded, once-popular Columbus establishments such as Zachariah’s Red Eye Saloon, the Jai Lai and the Olentangy Inn diner. Despite its sequestered location in a shopping mall on Henderson Road, DeArini’s — an endear...
Restaurant review: Casual Romano's features feast of Italian flavors
Casual dining at its best, Romano's Pizzeria is an excellent choice if you're in the mood for Italian food and not in the mood to dress up. At the corner of Highway 14 and Union Street, Romano's is easy to find and offers plenty of parking. Early on a Tuesday evening, we entered an almost full dining room. The kitchen is to the left of the entrance...
19 best Italian restaurants in Greater Cleveland: 2017 A-List Dining Guide
Who doesn’t like a good Italian meal? It’s one of those culinary destinations that always seems to satisfy. The Cleveland area is blessed to have so many great ones. Authentic dishes are flavorful, and real Italian menus have more to offer than just spaghetti and meatballs. Here’s a roundup of 19 Italian restaurants from our 2017 A-List – bon appet...