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Valerio's Ristorante

4.8 (1110)
$31 to $50
Italian
12405 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106

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Valerio's Ristorante

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Little Italy

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Valerio Iorio
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    E. 124th Pl.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Valerio's Ristorante.

4.8

4.8
(1110)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Service

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Best Value

  • Cleveland / Akron / Canton

    Italian

  • Cleveland

    Best Service

  • Cleveland

    Best Value

  • Cleveland

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valerio's Ristorante in Cleveland's Little Italy offers "outstanding" authentic Italian cuisine with a "fantastic" wine selection. Guests praise the "excellent" service and "inviting" atmosphere. Notable dishes include tiramisu, Saltimbocca, and mushroom ravioli. Despite occasional noise, patrons appreciate the "friendly" staff and "impressive" specials, making it a must-visit dining destination.
1,110 Reviews
  1. Jennifer Gold

    Cleveland15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve never been but have wanted to try Valerio’s for some time. From the moment we walked in and were greeted till we left, I felt the service was excellent. Out server was Salvatore and he was a delight to have and made very helpful suggestions with our dinner. I had the cod and my sone had the Saltimbocca. Both were very tasty. The tiramisu was so light and one of the best I’ve ever had. I can’t wait to return again very soon.

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  2. Erika Gold

    Cleveland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The wait staff was amazing and everyone loved their food! The ambiance was a bit too loud for our party, but overall a great experience.

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  3. Mark

    Cleveland13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 22, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice restaurant, but noisy. The menu provided a good variety of options and the price was fair.

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  4. Jessica

    Charlotte11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightful! Every dish exceeded expectations. The chicken liver app special was perfectly cooked so the livers were firm but tender and very moist. The veal in the Saltimbocca was pounded VERY thin; I could cut it easily with my fork. Our server was cheerful, prompt and efficient. We would definitely dine there again!

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  5. Jason

    Indiana3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As a first-time diner, our party of three were treated like regulars. The food here is authentic and delicious. Our favorite part of the evening was our server, Sal. He helped choose a very good Sicilian wine that complimented our meal. Menu items are reasonably priced. The noise level on a Saturday night was quite high and every table was full.

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  6. John Gold

    Cleveland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in all of Cleveland. The food and specials are always fantastic, a good representative wine selection, in a small butt intimate atmosphere. Years to 30 more years of Valerio‘s success.

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  7. Christine

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant and great staff! My husband and I really enjoyed our dining experience there!!! Plus it was my birthday, so the extra wine and free dessert made it all the more better : )

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  8. andrew Gold

    Columbus34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    In town for business with new boss and he wanted Italian so we rolled the dice and chose your place. We both were thrilled at a great meal and superb service. The salmon special was fabulous. The only drawback was the proximity to other tables, which wasn't an issue on this evening, but the noise level could be super high on a packed weekend/holiday night. I wish there were additional dessert options (say cheesecake) that would travel, but that's me being picky. Overall, great food and great service. Will return when back in town.

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  9. Marlo

    Wisconsin7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    John was great- very personable and attentive- as it grew darker the lights really sparkled and made for such an inviting atmosphere- we loved the recommendations The food was outstanding- best swordfish fish I have ever had and the Mushroom ravioli was just as delicious!

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  10. Ineta Gold

    Anchorage9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All food was outstanding and authentic. Prompt and attentive service.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–9:15 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Valerio Iorio
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy
  • Cross street
    E. 124th Pl.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

FAQs

Yes, reviewers say the reservation process asks about special occasions, and guests have called ahead to update their booking, so celebration notes can be added when you reserve.

Valerio's feels small and intimate with a warm, cozy dining room, a talented pianist often playing, and a lively bar area that adds to its welcoming Little Italy charm.

Casual dress, comfortable, nothing formal expected; it suits the restaurant’s casual-dining vibe.

For a calmer meal, visit Valerio's on Thursday evenings or early weeknights around 5:30–6:00 pm; Friday nights tend to fill up and get lively after about 6 pm.

Yes, Valerio's is often recommended for date night, with guests praising anniversary dinners, an intimate space, and live piano accompaniment.

Portions at Valerio's are generous, guests frequently describe the servings as generous and very satisfying.

One family reported bringing children for a post‑Christmas celebration and praised the attentive, accommodating service, suggesting Valerio's can be welcoming for families dining with kids.

Thursday nights are a favorite, guests say Thursday is a great night to dine there and not too busy.

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A photo of Valerio's Ristorante restaurant

Valerio's Ristorante

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
Little Italy

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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