Little Italy

italian historic · 44106

Little Italy is the rare Cleveland neighborhood where the cliche holds up: Mama Santa's pizza, Presti's cannoli at 9am, Mayfield Road closed for the Feast of the Assumption every August. The University Circle adjacency does real work. The Cleveland Museum of Art is a ten-minute walk and free, which is the cheapest impressive date in the city. Tradeoffs are blunt. The neighborhood reads older and whiter than the surrounding east side, parking is a contact sport, and the restaurant scene leans red-sauce traditional rather than ambitious. Best paired with a museum afternoon and an early dinner. Nightlife happens in Ohio City.

$24,420

median income

$1,073

median rent

The data

Little Italy by the numbers

Median individual income in Little Italy is about $24.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Little Italy pays about $1,070 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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24 spots across Little Italy

Little Italy
Activity
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Art museum★ 4.9 · 13,610
Wheelchair access
Find it
11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 13,610 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 9 PM
Sat10 AM to 5 PM
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Little Italy
Activity
Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum★ 4.5 · 5,824
Wheelchair access
Find it
1 Wade Oval Dr, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 5,824 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 5 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
Sun10 AM to 5 PM
Parking
On-site parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Little Italy
Activity
Cleveland Botanical Garden
Botanical garden★ 4.7 · 4,779
Wheelchair access
Find it
11030 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 4,779 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 5 PM
Wed10 AM to 5 PM
Thu10 AM to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 5 PM
Sat10 AM to 3 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Little Italy
Dining
Guarino's Restaurant | Italian
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,837
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
12309 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,837 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Guarino's Restaurant | Italian.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Little Italy
Cafés
Mitchell's Ice Cream (Uptown Shop)
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 1,263
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
11444 Uptown Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,263 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 10:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 10:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 10:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 10:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 10:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Dining
La Dolce Vita
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,251
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
12112 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,251 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Activity
Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland
Art museum★ 4.3 · 907
Wheelchair access
Find it
11400 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 907 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu1 to 8 PM
Fri1 to 8 PM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Dining
Maxi's Bistro
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 815
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 815 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Maxi's Bistro.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
Sun11:30 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Activity
Lakefront Reservation E 72nd Fishing Area
Park★ 4.6 · 700
Wheelchair access
Find it
E 72nd St, Cleveland, OH 44103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 700 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 11 PM
Tue6 AM to 11 PM
Wed6 AM to 11 PM
Thu6 AM to 11 PM
Fri6 AM to 11 PM
Sat6 AM to 11 PM
Sun6 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Activity
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
Nature preserve★ 4.7 · 602
Wheelchair access
Find it
8701 Lakeshore Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44108
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 602 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6 AM to 11 PM
Tue6 AM to 11 PM
Wed6 AM to 11 PM
Thu6 AM to 11 PM
Fri6 AM to 11 PM
Sat6 AM to 11 PM
Sun6 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Dining
Etna
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 513
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
11919 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 513 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Etna.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri4:30 to 10 PM
Sat4:30 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Activity
Cleveland History Center
History museum★ 4.7 · 509
Wheelchair access
Find it
10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 509 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cleveland History Center.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
Sun10 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Drinks
Tavern of Little Italy
Bar$$$$★ 4.1 · 497
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
12117 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 497 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 2 AM
Sat11 AM to 2 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Dining
Michaelangelo's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 491
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2198 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 491 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Michaelangelo's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Activity
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Garden★ 4.6 · 390
Wheelchair access
Find it
Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 390 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cleveland Cultural Gardens.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 10 PM
Tue8 AM to 10 PM
Wed8 AM to 10 PM
Thu8 AM to 10 PM
Fri8 AM to 10 PM
Sat8 AM to 10 PM
Sun8 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Drinks
Agostino's Bistro & Pub
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 235
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
12308 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 235 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Agostino's Bistro & Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Activity
Baseball Heritage Museum
History museum★ 4.8 · 200
Wheelchair access
Find it
6601 Lexington Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 200 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Baseball Heritage Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed9 AM to 5 PM
Thu9 AM to 5 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat9 AM to 5 PM
Sun9 AM to 5 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Cafés
The Sweet Spot
Dessert shop★ 4.5 · 181
Find it
11440 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 181 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Sweet Spot.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12:30 to 9:30 PM
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Contact
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Little Italy
Dining
Tutto Carne | Italian Steakhouse
Steak house$$$$★ 4.5 · 155
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2181 Murray Hill Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 155 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tutto Carne | Italian Steakhouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Drinks
The Borgata Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 143
Good for groups
Find it
12501 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 143 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Borgata Bar.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 1 AM
Tue11 AM to 1 AM
Wed11 AM to 1 AM
Thu11 AM to 1 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 1 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Drinks
Cent'Anni
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 111
Outdoor seating
Find it
12403 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 111 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Cent'Anni.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat1 PM to 1 AM
Sun1 to 11 PM
Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Contact
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Little Italy
Dining
Pierre's Ice Cream Co
Food manufacturer★ 4.1 · 95
Wheelchair access
Find it
6200 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44103
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 95 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Pierre's Ice Cream Co.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8:30 AM to 5 PM
Tue8:30 AM to 5 PM
Wed8:30 AM to 5 PM
Thu8:30 AM to 5 PM
Fri8:30 AM to 5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
Dining
Delivery
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Little Italy
Dining
Little Italy Cle (Cleveland)
Historical landmark★ 4.6 · 58
Little Italy
Drinks
Lou's Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 35
Good for groups
Find it
1931 Coltman Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 35 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lou's Tavern.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Little Italy

Little Italy by the numbers

Local date spots

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Cleveland Museum of Natural History

Cleveland Botanical Garden

Guarino's Restaurant | Italian

Mitchell's Ice Cream (Uptown Shop)

La Dolce Vita

Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland

Maxi's Bistro

Lakefront Reservation E 72nd Fishing Area

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve

Etna

Cleveland History Center

Tavern of Little Italy

Michaelangelo's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Cleveland Cultural Gardens

Agostino's Bistro & Pub

Baseball Heritage Museum

The Sweet Spot

Tutto Carne | Italian Steakhouse

The Borgata Bar

Cent'Anni

Pierre's Ice Cream Co

Little Italy Cle (Cleveland)

Lou's Tavern

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