This place is pretty good. Their portions are not huge, sometimes I leave a little hungry still definitely over a serving size. I love their salad, it comes with great dressing, black olives and a little pasta. They have a good wine list and good service. I feel like they offer healthier alternatives especially for an Italian restaurant.
(4)
Sandy C.
I just left Arrabiata. I had eggplant parmasean and meatballs. It was bland,( eggplant-no coating,frying,seasoning) with over-cooked pasta and so-so meatballs. The service was spotty and my waitress tried to short change me!! Never again!!!!!
(1)
Kim S.
I was not impressed here. My husband and I did not expect such a tiny dining room. We waited about 10 minutes to get seated. It was so loud in there! The busser just drops off bread and butter. He didn't say anything, just plopped it down and was gone.The butter was good. It was like they added marinera sauce to the butter and whipped it. the hostess was doing a walk around, saw that our bread basket was empty and just picked it up. She didn't say anything or ask if we wanted more. We both ordered the lasagna with a meatball. It came with a salad which consisted of lettuce, two black olives, a couple pieces of cold pasta, and a very boring house dressing. The waitress was nice, but not attentive. She was giving other tables good service, but not us. She made sure their glasses were filled and offered to put black pepper on their salads, but not us. She just dropped them (literally) on the table. The lasagna was served in a VERY hot dish. It had been in the oven. Now you'd think that the food would be as scolding hot as the plate. But noooooooooooooo. The lasagna and meatball wasn't as hot on the inside. The food actually heated up as we ate it the dish was so hot. We asked the manager about it because it was weird and he had no clue. All he could say was "It's cooked in the oven". BS, I smell a reheat job. To top it off, the lasagna was bad. there was too much riccotta cheese and the cheese wasn't even seasoned with herbs. My husband and I figured out our bill and left the money at the table because we couldn't get our waitress's attention. I was very disappointed. I'll just go to Dino's next time I want lasagna.
(2)
Rob P.
Came here with a wedding party for the rehearsal dinner. While I'm sure this restaurant has some great offerings, the limited main courses we were served left me unimpressed. I believe we had the veal parmigiana, some sort of chicken with capers, and a pasta dish. All were OK, but definitely not blow-me-out-of-the-water good like I'd expect from an independent Italian joint. Wish I had a chance to try the calamari someone else recommended, or the specials listed at the door. Also, it seemed to be like pulling teeth getting them to bring us basic things like bread, water, etc. If I ever find myself in Cleveland again, I'll try this place again and perhaps it'll be better.
(3)
Akash A.
Best Italian food in the area! We love their lunch menu because the prices are very reasonable. Eggplant parmigiana is the best I've ever had. Friendly staff and fast service. Restaurant looks small from the outside but ambiance is great for a business lunch or even a romantic dinner.
(5)
Kane V.
Surprised the avg. rating for this restaurant isn't higher. Very solid and consistently good/great food along with a menu that will please even the pickiest of diners.
(4)
Dave C.
Have been here 3-4x over the past 5 years and have liked it less each time. Visited this past Friday and ordered rigatoni. They were out of rigatoni? and do not serve spaghetti? (There is a grocery store a block away - go buy some friggin' rigatoni, lol). The waitress offered me linguini or bow tie pasta instead, neither of which appealed to me so I ordered the cavatelli, arrabiata style. Fiancee also got the cavatelli but with regular marinara sauce. The cavatelli was supposed to come with meatballs but apparently the arrabiata sauce was considered an "upgrade" for me (even though they were out of the rigatoni I wanted) so she got meatballs with hers while I did not. The bread and seasoned butter were enjoyable, as was the house salad although nothing special. The arrabiata sauce was way spicier than I remember. I generally like it pretty hot but this was a bit too much and it was really loaded with banana peppers. Meanwhile, fiancee's cavatelli was very bland but the meatball was pretty good. Neither of us ate even half of our meals despite being hungry after being on the road all day. Fortunately she had a coupon so it wasn't a total disappointment.
(2)
Sharon H.
The food is average. Ordered the Alfreo and was just ok. My boyfriend ordered chicken Parmesan and wasn't impressed. Service was good though
(3)
Andrew R.
It's pretty hard to mess up eggplant parmesan, but somehow this restaurant managed to do it. I come from a large Italian family and I know what the food is supposed to taste like. I almost gagged on that plate of garbage. The most disturbing thing about the experience was that they charged $16 for it. If you can't prepare a basic food dish, then maybe the culinary industry just isn't for you.
(1)
Patti J.
Don't believe the 4 & 5 start reviews! They fooled me and after eating herewith my daughter, we both surmised that the good reviews must come from staff, loyal customers, or people that have only ever eaten Italian food from a jar, or Olive Garden (which is basically the same thing). The service was great, but the food was terrible. The "special" lobster bisque tasted like tomato soup with a fishy additive, it was bright orange just like tomato, not a creamy bisque at all! The pre dinner salad was bleh & My eggplant parmesan was really bland, the sauce was bottled, or canned marina. My daughter picked at her chicken dish and was not impressed at all. The worst part was the bill, and having to pay 40 for an absolutely terrible dinner. Don't be fooled by the reviews. This restaurant is cute on the inside, the staff was great, and maybe it was a good place to eat at some point in the past.
(1)
Dawn K.
I was disappointed in Arrabiata's. The food was OK; the service was the really disappointing part. Our server said my daughter was "too cute" to need to order a drink. Um, what?! Then, we had to ask multiple times to receive bread, when the little one obviously needed something to snack on. On top of that start, our water wasn't refilled in a timely matter. As I said, the food was OK, but there wasn't really anything to make me want to come back. I've heard good reviews before, so hopefully this was just an off night.
(2)
Jim A.
I grew up in a Italian home in Brooklyn, NY. I have had Italian food in some of the best restaurants in the world and in my own kitchen, but Arrabiata's is my favorite Italian Restaurant hands down. While working for Philips Healthcare in Highland Heights I discovered this place by chance and from the first night there I was hooked. I brought friends and then they brought friends after experiencing this place for themselves. I get Texts from people "hey guess where we are? Arrabiata's" This place is a throw back to the old eateries I grew up with in Brooklyn. I feel so at home that I feel I've been going here my whole life. Anyone who is put off by the ambiance doesn't get it. This is the kinda place Michael Corleone would shoot someone in the head while enjoying the "Best Veal in town". The wine is good and inexpensive. The food is delicious and plentiful. I can't comment on Spaghetti and Meatballs, because Italians never order food they can make at home, but the Veal Sinatra, Veal Sicilian or the Chicken Sorrentino are unbelievable. The hot antipasto for 2 platter can't be beat. Mangia Tutti
(5)
Akhil K.
Arrabiata's is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of Beachwood - don't let the Strip Mall location scare you away.. the place is actually decent! The place is fairly crowded (in terms of the number of tables they have pushed together), but they do a good job with Service nonetheless! We were seated immediately and our food was bought out quickly, promptly and hot. We had to try to get the attention of our waitress only once (I think a party of a couple of people had just walked in then), but other than that, the service was smooth. The only reason this place doesn't get a 4 star rating was the food. The food was almost good, but just not quite. I ordered the Artichoke Hearts D'Agnese ($7), the Broiled Salmon Picatta ($19) that was recommended to me by the server and a Chocolate Cake ($6). The Artichoke Hearts D'Agnese I really don't have any complaints about. They were pretty solid - not mind blowingly good, but a good dish. The salmon came with a side salad and a side of pasta, which I had with Marinara sauce. The salad was decent and the pasta not too bad - the marinara was nothing special and could have been out of a jar. The real let down was the Salmon - really good sauce and side vegetable selection, but a massively overcooked salmon! You actually needed a knife to cut through it... it was the first time I have not finished a piece at a restaurant. The chocolate cake was a triple layer cake with chocolate mousse as filling, and unfortunately seemed a wee bit dry. Good flavours though. I'm willing to give Arrabiata's the benefit of the doubt and chalk the salmon down to a really busy night. I might try this place again, and if I do, will update. Overall, as it stands, you can give this place a hit or a miss - was not terribly impressed or disappointed.
(3)
Kenny W.
Excellent food and service. Medium prices. $16 for chicken parm but you won't regret it because the food is excellent!
(4)
Megan K.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area. Always great food, good portions and reasonably priced. Try the pasta derosa it's a red/white mixed sauce. However, if you like calamari I don't suggest ordering it here.
(4)
Jerry A.
Let me say before I start my review that I LOVE GARLIC! The more the better! Having said that I would rate my overall experience as very good. I ordered the salmon Picatta , which came with side salad, side of pasta and bread. The bread was ok but the garlic butter was good. The side salad was different but good ; a combination of lettuce and a tri color rotini, the dressing on it was lite and tasty. The best part of my meal was the salmon. It was perfectly prepared! And very flavorful. The pasta and meatballs was a different thing. Pasta was al dente but the sauce was rather bland for my garlicky taste. The meatballs where just okay. A little heavy on the breadcrumbs and again not enough garlic! I also ordered a bottle of beer with my meal; it was not cold enough and almost room temperature which was disappointing. This was my first time here so I was pleased overall. The service was good. The server was pleasant and attentive. I definitely recommend it and would go back again.
(4)
Michael C.
Might have been the worst meal I've ever had here. Normally, the good is stellar so I dont know if this was just a fluke, maybe new chef?? Started with the fried calamari....bland and over cooked. Salad with house was as normally expect. Main courses....veal parm with linguini.....veal and sauce were bland. Sauce was extra watery today. Also had the chicken parm with cavatelli. Chicken was ok at best, same runny sauce. Normally have a fantastic meal here.....pretty disappointed today.
(2)
Rob H.
I've driven by this place for 4 or 5 years now and it always seems to be crowded just based on the number of cars in the parking lot. We went last night and were really pleased with the experience. Waitress was friendly and attentive but would leave right away. Did not get that sense of schmoozing for tip at all which I hate, so she got a good one in the end. We had the hot antipasto for two which was absolutely superb. The best of that plate though was the clams casino which was really a great mix of herbs and tastes. I had a veal entree (cacciatore) which was excellent. My wife and Linguine Alfredo which was also excellent. My son and lasagna with meatballs. A couple other reviews mentioned it but they have have a big menu so it took us quite a while to figure out what we wanted. Similarly the dining room is loud. Couple of folks suggested that the dining room was "small". Not sure what they mean given the location. We went on a Saturday night and go right in - to one of maybe two open tables.
(5)
David S.
I go here just about every other Thur for dinner. Food fantastic and a small but nice wine selection. I always eat at the bar and have some nice conversation with the staff or other patrons Best sauce in town
(5)
Brett F.
Best Italian restaurant on the east side? Quite possibly. Arrabiata's has everything you could hope for in an Italian restaurant. The great decor makes the restaurant classier than it looks from the outside and makes it a destination location. We've never had a wait, since they are very accommodating with regards to reservations. Once you've ordered your sure to be phenomenal meal, you're presented with some of the best bread I've ever had. The bread is similar to Vincinatos's....very crispy, but you get some delicious paprika butter that is seriously good. Most meals also come with a salad, which is always a nice touch. The entrees are, simply put, amazing. The Chicken Arrabiata ranks in my top five favorites at ANY restaurant. This blend of perfectly spicy sauce, hot vegetables, and tender chicken is incredible. I've also tried the Eggplant Parm, which is not too shabby itself. I honestly can't think of anything bad to say about this restaurant. If you find yourself driving down Mayfield Rd, trying to spot a good restaurant among all of the junk that currently populates Mayfield Rd, do yourself a favor and stop in to Arrabiatas. You won't regret it.
(5)
George Y.
It is always a good idea to go to Arrabiata's. A family run restaurant with an extensive menu. Great veal and pasta and genuine service.
(4)
Jeff B.
This is some good eating. The chicken parm with eggplant parm was wonderful. The bread was excellent. Very friendly service. It seems like the menu is a little heavy on the cream sauces. We used a coupon and they were not snooty at all. Some of the best American/Italian food I have had. dishes about 15$ to 23$. Nice salad dressing
(4)
Laura B.
There are lots of Italian restaurants in the Cleveland Metropolitan area. Not so where we live in NC, so each trip home demands exploring this cuisine which we can't get down south. Arrabiata's is--hands down--the best Italian restaurant we have discovered on the East Side. The dining room is small and noisy, it's true. I'm sure there are many times you might have to wait for a table. We dropped in at 6:30 on a Wednesday night, and were seated right away. Although the joint was jumping, service was quick and attentive, and our server was friendly and professional. The house salad had a great creamy Italian dressing. Two in our party had entrees with marsala sauce, which was wonderful, and all three dinners came with a side of pasta with marinara sauce, which had a wonderful home cooked depth of flavor. This restaurant has been around for a long time, and there is a reason.
(4)
Smg C.
Just love the food here, and the service always is great.
(5)
Navah K.
Arrabiatas is an amazing Italian restaurant with the best service in Cleveland. It starts with the ambiance, the restaurant is covered with beautiful paintings with a fine dining feel at a great price. The calamari is a perfect starter (make sure to ask for a side of the Dagnese sauce)! Then try the Chicken Dagnese with capers and make sure to dip your bread in it, along with arrabiata sauce on the pasta. Everytime I go to Cleveland I make sure to stop there. You will leave there with a smile and no leftovers b/c it's so good you clean your plate!
(5)
Kerensa B.
Excellent food, huge portions, not so good at taking reservations. The food here is wonderful. A little pricey, but delicious, and a huge menu. Maybe we could have ate more of our entrees if the bread hadn't been so delicious and warm. I got the pasta carbonara, and I still dream about the cheesy goodness with proscuitto added. Yum!! My friend had something with meat sauce, and it was equally good. Service was good, it was nearly empty when we went and the decor makes it seem more upscale than what you would think from the outside. The only downside - once we tried to make a reservation for 6 people, and the girl practically cried because she wasn't sure how to do it, however I was glad when we came back (with just two people) because it was well worth it. Maybe this is a better date place than somewhere for a large party, but the food will be wonderful either way!
(5)
John M.
This is the best Italian restaurant in the Cleveland area. My wife and I have been coming here forever and not once have we been disappointed. Oh and the bread with the seasoned butter is simply awesome.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Loud Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
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Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Meredith A.
This place is pretty good. Their portions are not huge, sometimes I leave a little hungry still definitely over a serving size. I love their salad, it comes with great dressing, black olives and a little pasta. They have a good wine list and good service. I feel like they offer healthier alternatives especially for an Italian restaurant.
(4)Sandy C.
I just left Arrabiata. I had eggplant parmasean and meatballs. It was bland,( eggplant-no coating,frying,seasoning) with over-cooked pasta and so-so meatballs. The service was spotty and my waitress tried to short change me!! Never again!!!!!
(1)Kim S.
I was not impressed here. My husband and I did not expect such a tiny dining room. We waited about 10 minutes to get seated. It was so loud in there! The busser just drops off bread and butter. He didn't say anything, just plopped it down and was gone.The butter was good. It was like they added marinera sauce to the butter and whipped it. the hostess was doing a walk around, saw that our bread basket was empty and just picked it up. She didn't say anything or ask if we wanted more. We both ordered the lasagna with a meatball. It came with a salad which consisted of lettuce, two black olives, a couple pieces of cold pasta, and a very boring house dressing. The waitress was nice, but not attentive. She was giving other tables good service, but not us. She made sure their glasses were filled and offered to put black pepper on their salads, but not us. She just dropped them (literally) on the table. The lasagna was served in a VERY hot dish. It had been in the oven. Now you'd think that the food would be as scolding hot as the plate. But noooooooooooooo. The lasagna and meatball wasn't as hot on the inside. The food actually heated up as we ate it the dish was so hot. We asked the manager about it because it was weird and he had no clue. All he could say was "It's cooked in the oven". BS, I smell a reheat job. To top it off, the lasagna was bad. there was too much riccotta cheese and the cheese wasn't even seasoned with herbs. My husband and I figured out our bill and left the money at the table because we couldn't get our waitress's attention. I was very disappointed. I'll just go to Dino's next time I want lasagna.
(2)Rob P.
Came here with a wedding party for the rehearsal dinner. While I'm sure this restaurant has some great offerings, the limited main courses we were served left me unimpressed. I believe we had the veal parmigiana, some sort of chicken with capers, and a pasta dish. All were OK, but definitely not blow-me-out-of-the-water good like I'd expect from an independent Italian joint. Wish I had a chance to try the calamari someone else recommended, or the specials listed at the door. Also, it seemed to be like pulling teeth getting them to bring us basic things like bread, water, etc. If I ever find myself in Cleveland again, I'll try this place again and perhaps it'll be better.
(3)Akash A.
Best Italian food in the area! We love their lunch menu because the prices are very reasonable. Eggplant parmigiana is the best I've ever had. Friendly staff and fast service. Restaurant looks small from the outside but ambiance is great for a business lunch or even a romantic dinner.
(5)Kane V.
Surprised the avg. rating for this restaurant isn't higher. Very solid and consistently good/great food along with a menu that will please even the pickiest of diners.
(4)Dave C.
Have been here 3-4x over the past 5 years and have liked it less each time. Visited this past Friday and ordered rigatoni. They were out of rigatoni? and do not serve spaghetti? (There is a grocery store a block away - go buy some friggin' rigatoni, lol). The waitress offered me linguini or bow tie pasta instead, neither of which appealed to me so I ordered the cavatelli, arrabiata style. Fiancee also got the cavatelli but with regular marinara sauce. The cavatelli was supposed to come with meatballs but apparently the arrabiata sauce was considered an "upgrade" for me (even though they were out of the rigatoni I wanted) so she got meatballs with hers while I did not. The bread and seasoned butter were enjoyable, as was the house salad although nothing special. The arrabiata sauce was way spicier than I remember. I generally like it pretty hot but this was a bit too much and it was really loaded with banana peppers. Meanwhile, fiancee's cavatelli was very bland but the meatball was pretty good. Neither of us ate even half of our meals despite being hungry after being on the road all day. Fortunately she had a coupon so it wasn't a total disappointment.
(2)Sharon H.
The food is average. Ordered the Alfreo and was just ok. My boyfriend ordered chicken Parmesan and wasn't impressed. Service was good though
(3)Andrew R.
It's pretty hard to mess up eggplant parmesan, but somehow this restaurant managed to do it. I come from a large Italian family and I know what the food is supposed to taste like. I almost gagged on that plate of garbage. The most disturbing thing about the experience was that they charged $16 for it. If you can't prepare a basic food dish, then maybe the culinary industry just isn't for you.
(1)Patti J.
Don't believe the 4 & 5 start reviews! They fooled me and after eating herewith my daughter, we both surmised that the good reviews must come from staff, loyal customers, or people that have only ever eaten Italian food from a jar, or Olive Garden (which is basically the same thing). The service was great, but the food was terrible. The "special" lobster bisque tasted like tomato soup with a fishy additive, it was bright orange just like tomato, not a creamy bisque at all! The pre dinner salad was bleh & My eggplant parmesan was really bland, the sauce was bottled, or canned marina. My daughter picked at her chicken dish and was not impressed at all. The worst part was the bill, and having to pay 40 for an absolutely terrible dinner. Don't be fooled by the reviews. This restaurant is cute on the inside, the staff was great, and maybe it was a good place to eat at some point in the past.
(1)Dawn K.
I was disappointed in Arrabiata's. The food was OK; the service was the really disappointing part. Our server said my daughter was "too cute" to need to order a drink. Um, what?! Then, we had to ask multiple times to receive bread, when the little one obviously needed something to snack on. On top of that start, our water wasn't refilled in a timely matter. As I said, the food was OK, but there wasn't really anything to make me want to come back. I've heard good reviews before, so hopefully this was just an off night.
(2)Jim A.
I grew up in a Italian home in Brooklyn, NY. I have had Italian food in some of the best restaurants in the world and in my own kitchen, but Arrabiata's is my favorite Italian Restaurant hands down. While working for Philips Healthcare in Highland Heights I discovered this place by chance and from the first night there I was hooked. I brought friends and then they brought friends after experiencing this place for themselves. I get Texts from people "hey guess where we are? Arrabiata's" This place is a throw back to the old eateries I grew up with in Brooklyn. I feel so at home that I feel I've been going here my whole life. Anyone who is put off by the ambiance doesn't get it. This is the kinda place Michael Corleone would shoot someone in the head while enjoying the "Best Veal in town". The wine is good and inexpensive. The food is delicious and plentiful. I can't comment on Spaghetti and Meatballs, because Italians never order food they can make at home, but the Veal Sinatra, Veal Sicilian or the Chicken Sorrentino are unbelievable. The hot antipasto for 2 platter can't be beat. Mangia Tutti
(5)Akhil K.
Arrabiata's is an Italian restaurant located in the heart of Beachwood - don't let the Strip Mall location scare you away.. the place is actually decent! The place is fairly crowded (in terms of the number of tables they have pushed together), but they do a good job with Service nonetheless! We were seated immediately and our food was bought out quickly, promptly and hot. We had to try to get the attention of our waitress only once (I think a party of a couple of people had just walked in then), but other than that, the service was smooth. The only reason this place doesn't get a 4 star rating was the food. The food was almost good, but just not quite. I ordered the Artichoke Hearts D'Agnese ($7), the Broiled Salmon Picatta ($19) that was recommended to me by the server and a Chocolate Cake ($6). The Artichoke Hearts D'Agnese I really don't have any complaints about. They were pretty solid - not mind blowingly good, but a good dish. The salmon came with a side salad and a side of pasta, which I had with Marinara sauce. The salad was decent and the pasta not too bad - the marinara was nothing special and could have been out of a jar. The real let down was the Salmon - really good sauce and side vegetable selection, but a massively overcooked salmon! You actually needed a knife to cut through it... it was the first time I have not finished a piece at a restaurant. The chocolate cake was a triple layer cake with chocolate mousse as filling, and unfortunately seemed a wee bit dry. Good flavours though. I'm willing to give Arrabiata's the benefit of the doubt and chalk the salmon down to a really busy night. I might try this place again, and if I do, will update. Overall, as it stands, you can give this place a hit or a miss - was not terribly impressed or disappointed.
(3)Kenny W.
Excellent food and service. Medium prices. $16 for chicken parm but you won't regret it because the food is excellent!
(4)Megan K.
One of my favorite Italian restaurants in the area. Always great food, good portions and reasonably priced. Try the pasta derosa it's a red/white mixed sauce. However, if you like calamari I don't suggest ordering it here.
(4)Jerry A.
Let me say before I start my review that I LOVE GARLIC! The more the better! Having said that I would rate my overall experience as very good. I ordered the salmon Picatta , which came with side salad, side of pasta and bread. The bread was ok but the garlic butter was good. The side salad was different but good ; a combination of lettuce and a tri color rotini, the dressing on it was lite and tasty. The best part of my meal was the salmon. It was perfectly prepared! And very flavorful. The pasta and meatballs was a different thing. Pasta was al dente but the sauce was rather bland for my garlicky taste. The meatballs where just okay. A little heavy on the breadcrumbs and again not enough garlic! I also ordered a bottle of beer with my meal; it was not cold enough and almost room temperature which was disappointing. This was my first time here so I was pleased overall. The service was good. The server was pleasant and attentive. I definitely recommend it and would go back again.
(4)Michael C.
Might have been the worst meal I've ever had here. Normally, the good is stellar so I dont know if this was just a fluke, maybe new chef?? Started with the fried calamari....bland and over cooked. Salad with house was as normally expect. Main courses....veal parm with linguini.....veal and sauce were bland. Sauce was extra watery today. Also had the chicken parm with cavatelli. Chicken was ok at best, same runny sauce. Normally have a fantastic meal here.....pretty disappointed today.
(2)Rob H.
I've driven by this place for 4 or 5 years now and it always seems to be crowded just based on the number of cars in the parking lot. We went last night and were really pleased with the experience. Waitress was friendly and attentive but would leave right away. Did not get that sense of schmoozing for tip at all which I hate, so she got a good one in the end. We had the hot antipasto for two which was absolutely superb. The best of that plate though was the clams casino which was really a great mix of herbs and tastes. I had a veal entree (cacciatore) which was excellent. My wife and Linguine Alfredo which was also excellent. My son and lasagna with meatballs. A couple other reviews mentioned it but they have have a big menu so it took us quite a while to figure out what we wanted. Similarly the dining room is loud. Couple of folks suggested that the dining room was "small". Not sure what they mean given the location. We went on a Saturday night and go right in - to one of maybe two open tables.
(5)David S.
I go here just about every other Thur for dinner. Food fantastic and a small but nice wine selection. I always eat at the bar and have some nice conversation with the staff or other patrons Best sauce in town
(5)Brett F.
Best Italian restaurant on the east side? Quite possibly. Arrabiata's has everything you could hope for in an Italian restaurant. The great decor makes the restaurant classier than it looks from the outside and makes it a destination location. We've never had a wait, since they are very accommodating with regards to reservations. Once you've ordered your sure to be phenomenal meal, you're presented with some of the best bread I've ever had. The bread is similar to Vincinatos's....very crispy, but you get some delicious paprika butter that is seriously good. Most meals also come with a salad, which is always a nice touch. The entrees are, simply put, amazing. The Chicken Arrabiata ranks in my top five favorites at ANY restaurant. This blend of perfectly spicy sauce, hot vegetables, and tender chicken is incredible. I've also tried the Eggplant Parm, which is not too shabby itself. I honestly can't think of anything bad to say about this restaurant. If you find yourself driving down Mayfield Rd, trying to spot a good restaurant among all of the junk that currently populates Mayfield Rd, do yourself a favor and stop in to Arrabiatas. You won't regret it.
(5)George Y.
It is always a good idea to go to Arrabiata's. A family run restaurant with an extensive menu. Great veal and pasta and genuine service.
(4)Jeff B.
This is some good eating. The chicken parm with eggplant parm was wonderful. The bread was excellent. Very friendly service. It seems like the menu is a little heavy on the cream sauces. We used a coupon and they were not snooty at all. Some of the best American/Italian food I have had. dishes about 15$ to 23$. Nice salad dressing
(4)Laura B.
There are lots of Italian restaurants in the Cleveland Metropolitan area. Not so where we live in NC, so each trip home demands exploring this cuisine which we can't get down south. Arrabiata's is--hands down--the best Italian restaurant we have discovered on the East Side. The dining room is small and noisy, it's true. I'm sure there are many times you might have to wait for a table. We dropped in at 6:30 on a Wednesday night, and were seated right away. Although the joint was jumping, service was quick and attentive, and our server was friendly and professional. The house salad had a great creamy Italian dressing. Two in our party had entrees with marsala sauce, which was wonderful, and all three dinners came with a side of pasta with marinara sauce, which had a wonderful home cooked depth of flavor. This restaurant has been around for a long time, and there is a reason.
(4)Smg C.
Just love the food here, and the service always is great.
(5)Navah K.
Arrabiatas is an amazing Italian restaurant with the best service in Cleveland. It starts with the ambiance, the restaurant is covered with beautiful paintings with a fine dining feel at a great price. The calamari is a perfect starter (make sure to ask for a side of the Dagnese sauce)! Then try the Chicken Dagnese with capers and make sure to dip your bread in it, along with arrabiata sauce on the pasta. Everytime I go to Cleveland I make sure to stop there. You will leave there with a smile and no leftovers b/c it's so good you clean your plate!
(5)Kerensa B.
Excellent food, huge portions, not so good at taking reservations. The food here is wonderful. A little pricey, but delicious, and a huge menu. Maybe we could have ate more of our entrees if the bread hadn't been so delicious and warm. I got the pasta carbonara, and I still dream about the cheesy goodness with proscuitto added. Yum!! My friend had something with meat sauce, and it was equally good. Service was good, it was nearly empty when we went and the decor makes it seem more upscale than what you would think from the outside. The only downside - once we tried to make a reservation for 6 people, and the girl practically cried because she wasn't sure how to do it, however I was glad when we came back (with just two people) because it was well worth it. Maybe this is a better date place than somewhere for a large party, but the food will be wonderful either way!
(5)John M.
This is the best Italian restaurant in the Cleveland area. My wife and I have been coming here forever and not once have we been disappointed. Oh and the bread with the seasoned butter is simply awesome.
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