Cibreo Italian Kitchen
1438 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44115
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Address :
1438 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH, 44115 - Phone (216) 862-9212
- Website https://thedriftwoodgroup.com/restaurants/cibreo-italian-kitchen/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Valet
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Romantic
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
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.
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Jaime W.
My friend and I went prior to a show at that Playhouse. Highly recommended. Reservations are necessary but time was never an issue. I noticed the menu had a veal parm but not chicken. I asked our very friendly server if chicken was a possible substitution. The chef agreed! Came out perfect- large, flat and crisp! My friend ordered salmon and also liked it.
(5)Robert B.
Good food, but menu needs to be more varied. Also, service was good until I asked for the check and it seemed forever before it came. Server should realize that many guests need to get back to work or to the theater.
(4)Andrew W.
The food is all beyond amazing. Truly one of Cleveland's best restaurants, and that is saying a lot. The chef is talented, the decor is beautiful, the bar and cocktails are simply stunning. Make this your next meal. Favorites: Bolognese, Sausage + Bean Soup, and Gnocchi. The cocktail list, especially the Bourbon section is stellar as well!
(5)Ben S.
This was the best restaurant experience I've had in a long time. This place is operated by the Driftwood Restaurant group which owns many other local favourite places like 87 West at Crocker Park, Hodges downtown, etc... Mondays are 2 for $40 entrees plus a bottle of wine plus one appetiser. This is a great value! No reservations are needed Mondays, but other days they are required as the place gets busy with Playhouse Square customers our waiter said. Since this is an opentable.com restaurant a reservation is always a good idea! The decor in this place is simply stunning. You do not feel like you are in Cleveland any more. While the restaurant is on Euclid and there are big street level windows, turn your head in the other direction and you see brick, stone, candles, wood, and other earthen materials. Low ceilings and a cave like feeling make you feel like you are just off an little alley in Tuscany. The food is great as well. The portions were large. The flavour combinations were creative and great. My salmon was cooked perfectly as requested to medium well. The waiter alerted me that it is usually cooked medium and asked if that was okay with me... The happy hour menu looks like a great idea as well and runs late - 1930-2130 M-F in the bar. This place has been open since September and I cannot believe I did not experience it sooner. I cannot wait to go back!!
(5)Avril B.
I SO enjoyed my meal there! My daughter and I have gone to a million restaurants this week for our winter staycation, and I think this was our fave. The only reason I gave 4, not 5 stars - is parking is annoying. $8 to valet. Bummer. Anyway, they totally accommodated my vegan diet and my daughter loved her pasta and the ambiance is AWESOME!! Such a beautiful place! The staff couldn't have been friendlier!!
(4)Nikki S.
Amazing food, great service, beautiful atmosphere. Couldn't love it more! Definitely expensive but it's not like you don't know that ahead of time. Our waiter made the night. He was kind and fun and explained everything on the menu and took my allergy restrictions seriously. We would definitely eat here again
(5)Kendall B.
I just wasn't thrilled. We went on a Saturday night and had reservations at 8pm for 8 people. We walked into a gorgeous huge restaurant with beautiful rustic decor, and the entire place was empty except for one other table of 2. Only 2 more parties were seated while we were there. At 8pm. On a Saturday night.... I got excited when I saw a Pino Nero listed in their wine section. I've only had it once before and was told it was a white Pino Noir at the restaurant I tried it at. When I asked the waiter if it was, in fact, the same wine I was thinking of, he looked at me funny and said "There's no such thing as a white Pino Noir." I felt like an idiot in front of my friends. (I later googled it and discovered I was right all along) As for the food, we all had something different, and none of us were thrilled. I ordered the scallops, as I ALWAYS do if a restaurant has them on their menu. They were small and not exceptionally flavorful. The risotto was undercooked, which is about as appealing as chewing on a mouthful of sand. We ordered zeppoli to share for dessert and it was dry, almost stale tasting and lacked imagination. The decor of this place is on point. The rest is mediocre at best. If a restaurant is going to be an Italian kitchen, I expect some serious authentic creativity. I felt like I was at a better accessorized Macaroni Grill. Spend your money elsewhere.
(2)Nancy K.
Great lunch time spot. I had the trio - soup, salad and half panini. It is was $13. I had the pork sausage soup. It was tasty and had a light cream based base. The salad was a grape tomato, cucumber, capers and bread ensemble with a balsamic dressing. I was not crazy about the four cheese panini. It felt like there were barely two cheeses in there! If I do it over again, I'd go for the chicken option.
(4)carolina h.
I can't say enough about how amazing this restaurant was. The service was impeccable, the food was to die for. I ordered the cap these salad and steak special which was cooked medium to perfection. The wine was delicious and the waitress was so friendly and helpful as was the manager who came to check on us as well. It was so good I'm seriously debating about eating there tonight again!
(5)Kirsten H.
Wow-so impressed with this place. I came here on a Wednesday night for dinner after reading great reviews for the restaurant on Yelp. Both the food and the service surpassed my expectations. Food: The menu offers a diverse set of options from salads and starters to traditional Italian meals. I started with the Cibreo salad (mixed greens, fennel, pecorino, pine nuts, light vinaigrette). It was super refreshing and was complimented nicely by the focaccia bread and breadsticks they brought out for the table. I ordered the salmon with lentils, radicchio, red onion, and kale chips for my entrée, which I loved. The portion sizes for both my salad and entrée were perfect, and I was impressed with the quality of the food. I ended up getting the zeppoli for dessert, and this was the only part of the meal that I didn't find amazing. The dough itself was wonderful, but the dipping sauces (whipped cream, chocolate ganache, and raspberry puree) were not great. I ended up eating most of the zeppoli plain, which was fine by me. Service: My waitress, Teresa, was fantastic. She was attentive without being overbearing and was very warm. A man that I assume was the manager of the restaurant stopped by my table to make sure I was enjoying my experience, which I appreciated. I definitely give this place five stars. Though it's a bit on the expensive side for Cleveland, the food is delicious, the staff is great, and the ambiance is hard to beat. I will definitely be returning here on future trips to Cleveland!
(5)Meredith W.
This place was beautifully decorated. Feels like you stepped into Italy. The service was really good and the managers were very visible walking around and talking to the customers. The bread was very fresh and they give you a butter oil and pesto to dip the bread into which was delicious! We have a table of eight pre-show at Playhouse Square. Seven of the meals came out together on time they forgot one. One other person's meal was cold which had to be sent back to be heated up. 10 minutes later the late meal came out but they didn't offer her anything which she waited, then no discount or dessert offered after. We were half done with our meals by the time she actually got hers. I got the pasta carbonara, which was very bland, and had very little sauce. Asked for fresh ground pepper and grated cheese and it was better, as there was no salt-and-pepper on the table to spice it up. It had rotisserie chicken in it which I really wasn't a fan of. Pasta was perfectly cooked however. Everyone else was happy with their food once it was finally headed up and arrived. I would give this place a second chance hoping maybe it was just an off night.
(3)Rosemarie Z.
Fabulous!!!!! Wow!!! Food was incredibly delicious!! We had the butternut squash risotto and the salmon with root vegetables. Amazing!! Mushroom bruschetta for appetizer... Mmmm such wonderful flavor!! The pesto spread on the focaccia bread was so flavorful!! The atmosphere with the brick and fireplace added a romantic ambiance! Service by Nicole was perfect and pleasant. Will definitely dine here again when in town as we are not locals. Wish we had one of these in Michigan!! Definitely give this awesome place a try
(5)Rocky R.
Good menu for dinning but limited and no menu for the bar. We just wanted something light before the show struggled to find anything we liked
(2)Chrishana B.
Went here after a yelp event and as soon I looked at the menu I thought whew just a little on the higher side of what I wanted to pay, because all I wanted was a good happy hour. Let me start again.....When I walked in I was greeted by this rustic interior with very high ceilings and super comfortable chairs that were just amazing. We were seated at the tables and the server was very attentive, but upon glancing at the menu my spirit dampered, because I just wanted a good happy hour spot, so we decided to leave and search the downtown area for our next restaurant victim. After exiting out the door the Manager came out and asked us how our experience was and presented us with cute little coupon cards for our next visit. We asked about happy hour and he explained that have late happy hour hours from 7:30-9:30 at the bar only and invited us to come back in and take a look at the menu. We obliged and it was the best decision we could have made. We ended up with a bar full of meatballs, arancini, mussels, calamari fritte, and I had a nice birra! The arancini and mussels blew me away and the vingeratte sauce they served with calamari was soooo good. Everything was aromatic and foodgasmic!!! The service was excellent as well. Our bartender chatted with us and answered any questions we had and made us feel really comfortable. I couldn't have been happier or any fuller. The swirling activities around us, the light music, the laughter and lights: There was just something comfortable about this place. They succeeded in making me feel completely satisfied. I will definitely be back in the next few weeks to use my surprise coupon and enjoy a wonderful meal.
(5)Morgan R.
I surprised my boyfriend and took him here for a celebratory dinner. We came on a Monday evening for the 2 for $40 deal. We started with a bottle of wine which was very refreshing & the bruschetta appetizer which was good. I ordered the salmon with root veggies and I loved it!!! I am craving it all over again! My boyfriend ordered the chicken parm & he raved about it. The portions were very generous! The one complaint I had was that they offered us a variety of waters but failed to us that we would be charged. We spent ten dollars on water & were unaware until our bill came. Overall though, we loved it & will definitely be coming back!
(4)Cara L.
What a gorgeous restaurant! If you haven't seen it yet, you have to go see all the work they put into this place... gorgeous. We stopped in after a Yelp event across the street at PlayhouseSquare--I purchased a large cheese and meat board from their catering menu and I'm guessing it was delicious, since it was all gone in about 10 minutes. The happy hour (7:30-9:30pm, I think?) is BAD ASS. We're talking about $5 cocktails that will knock your socks off. Try the tequila-based one... sounds weird for an Italian restaurant, but I promise you it's perfection--and a little dangerous because it goes down easy! They also have some discounted appetizers that looked delicious. Furthermore, I absolutely LOVE the happy hour time frame. It works much better for my schedule. We also ordered dinner and was not disappointed in the least bit. We started with the calamari--I'm not a huge fan of calamari, so honestly, I could take or leave this dish. The funghi risotto on the other hand was perfectly prepared, packed with healthy veggies like kale, roasted tomatoes and mushrooms, all blended into creamy risotto. It was very good! My dining partners tried the bolognese, which I think was definitely a winner, and the grilled vegetable lasagna. I can't wait to come back to try their pasta dishes--and I'm reserving that 5th star for that experience.
(4)Sheena W.
Stopped by Cibreo after a Yelp event at Playhouse Square. Immediately I thought the interior looked cozy, rustic, and romantic which equals a great relaxing atmosphere for a date if you have yourself a lover. All of the staff was friendly and the bartender was humorous. At first we weren't planning on staying because the prices were more in line with a special night out rather than an affordable stop after an event, but the manager soon changed our minds when he informed us about their Happy Hour specials. The prices range from $3-$6.50 and they are decent sized portions with something to appeal to everyone; soup, panini, seafood, vegetarian, Italian, beer, and wine options. They even gave us some warm fresh bread to munch on with this lovely pesto and butter spread. The calamari was unique in that the dipping sauce was this sweet-lemon-vinegar that actually paired well with the fried calamari. The mussels must have been divine because my dining companion was moaning over their deliciousness. The arancini (risotto balls) could have used more cheese but the yellow tomato sauce they were in really helped make this the best dish I sampled that night. The meatballs were huge, but weren't something that left me with a desire to have more. Overall I like this place and look forward to coming back and trying other dishes!
(4)Shayla G.
I went to a Cleveland Playhouse Show this past weekend and decided to get dinner at Cibreo before the show. I went with my mom and we decided to share a few plates and have a glass of wine. It was a last minute decision on a Saturday night (@ around 5:30) so I knew that there was a good chance there would be no tables. That happened to be the case so we went to the bar. About 5 minutes later the Maitre D came up to us saying that there was a table that became available. SCORE! I wasn't super hungry so we ordered the calamari, the salmon, and the zeppolli to split. All three of the dishes were delicious and we really enjoyed the wine selections. The waitress was really knowledgeable about the selections and gave my mother a great recommendation that she loved. We will definitely be back again!
(4)Bobby B.
First time here last night. Greeting upon arrival, excellent. Bar tender, excellent. The atmosphere, beautiful. Appetizers we got were, Calamari, which was heavenly. Aracini (spelling), eh. We were told we would have bread and butter, but took a LONG time to come. Ordered dinner, food was out of this world amazing. Service, well, 5 out of 10. Slow, not very informative. In a upscale establishment, you'd expect your servers to be spot on, well he was not. Had a group of 8, called a day before and asked to adjust the size by one or 2 and was told we couldn't because you were booked solid. Ha, nope! There were empty tables ALL night next to us. Valet parking, if you have it great, but tell the customers where you'll be at the end of the night so we can get our car. We had to run across the street in rain, tacky. Overall it was the food we will come back for.
(4)Danial B.
Visited here last evening before a play. Setup a reservation and used the valet service which conveniently brings your car to you across the street after the play. Convenient to say the least. Having said that, I was not impressed at all. The all-show room-temp water bottles...please stop it or at least make the water cold. Meatball appetizer was weird. Two medium-sized meatballs in a marinara sauce...neither all that great...no spoon? The "bread" was just old-tasting and stale in consistency. Gross. The strip steak was cooked well and of good origins but just otherwise not that good (too herby for my taste). The chicken parm or whatever the heck that was on the other side of the table looked (and tasted like) someone burnt the breaded chicken (badly), then refrigerated it, then added cheese, then put it in the microwave for 20 minutes with a paper towel directly on top of the cheese. Hard, perforated-looking cheese over charred chicken breading. The waitstaff uniforms are very costumey and just add to the even bad-executed pretention in the air....as for the customers, it's the bob evan's of olive gardens. All were nearly twice my age or more. It's just insulting to me honestly.
(2)Ashley B.
We went for lunch today and food was great as usual. I love the pesto that comes with the bread! The meatball appetizer was delicious, and the tomato bisque was fantastic as well. It could have been a bit quicker for lunch, but we did not tell the server we were in any sort of rush.
(4)Lizzy C.
This place is great! It is a little pricey at night, but really not that bad. My fiancé and I got the arancini app, veal meatball app, and side of pasta (generous portion that we split between the two of us) a glass of wine, a glass of champagne and house made gelato.
(5)George S.
So, we stopped off after another event and I'm not usually one for fancy places, but this place is just REALLY nice:) Cibreo is very attractive place; the architecture is very strong, yet soothing. The food is very tasty ( I had meatballs that tasted, for all intents and purposes, EXACTLY like the ones my Italian grandmother made. Just amazing.) The service was great, and the manager even came by to say hello. It was very nice. This place is not cheap, but you get quality for your dollar, and as I said, the atmosphere is very attractive; a fine place to take a date or someone for a special evening out before you stop off at a show at Playhouse Square. If you want to start an evening of culture right, start it with Cibreo!
(4)Stef M.
I adore this place! I've been lucky enough to come here twice at odd times when they were just starting lunch, and just starting dinner so my boyfriend and I were the only ones in the whole place! Really great atmosphere, super romantic...if you're looking to plan your next date night, definitely give this place a try! The server was very attentive, and genuinely friendly. We did the three course restaurant week thing with wine pairing, so he was making several trips to our table, but he was very sweet the entire time. This is some of the best pre-dinner bread around! The pesto-butter-EVOO combo is so delish that you will devour all four pieces and the little mini bread sticks in no time. Fortunately, when you run out they bring you more! All three courses were absolutely wonderful. We ordered the arancini, meatballs, parmigiana, duck confit, panna cotta and zeppoli. I am STILL daydreaming about the zeppoli. Give this place a shot!
(5)Murray R.
I remarked to my companions that this place was probably a place they melted down beta max players for scrap ten years ago. The transformation of Playhouse Square is truly awe inspiring. A park where once bums used to shimmy for change now hosts outdoor salsa dancing. Gorgeous public art, a giant chandelier, someone under 100 at Otto Moser's. And this kitchen is a vanguard of modernity and class. Until Hofbrauhaus opens and the area becomes the next west 6th(with brahs attending revivals of Death of a Salesman starring UFC fighter Johnny Leglock). We were just in for a quick nosh and drank, so we settled in at the bar. Great view of Euclid. Never in my wildest childhood dreams could I have pictured this area as anything other than a Skidmark Row of weird frizzy haired old guys and women of ambiguous foreign origin rocking babushkas pushing a cart of Woolworth's brand mushroom soup. Now people wear actual suits here(cheap suits, on these Entourage wannabes), but suits none the less! Anyhow, back to the bar. We had some GLBC, a tart and crisp bourbon cocktail called a Louisville Cool I believe? Caprese salad, complimentary bread with exquisite dipping oil/butter/pesto, and a plate of calamari for me. The squid was some of the best I've ever had. The breading was more dainty than an understudy for Shrek the Musical(theater reference). Only a couple tentacles(which I've grown to accept and wolf down). Some places pull a major Italian party foul and give you nothing but limbs. A couple sprinkled in is just right. It came with an unobtrusive herby dipping sauce and a charred lemon. Motherfucker, you do not serve seafood without a lemon, you got that? We chowed, boozed, and relaxed. The space is like a PBS Create channel winery brought to life. Opulent, but casual. Our bartender/ de facto server was a lovely young gentleman. Polite, intelligent and enthusuastic about his customers. To have people like him working downtown is truly an asset to our city(there I go spewing off some of my resume cover letter jargon). But honestly, I mean every word. We had prompt service, great food and a surprisingly affordable bill(see Otto Moser's for what overcharging looks like). I would definitely come back anytime the theaters host a great show. Like Dr. Oz meets the Harlem Globetrotters. Make that happen, Playhouse Square.
(5)Leighanna K.
It's a lovely building in playhouse square and the ambiance is great. However, the food is disappointing. The cheese tray was pretty delicious to start, but the main courses were severely lacking. My salmon was majorly overcooked and the lentils were tasteless. We had a server who was new and consistently floated by our table, but he didn't notice the food was untouched. Luckily a manager came over, apologized and took the item off the bill. He also offered us dessert but we declined. Before we left another manager had come over and asked about our experience. I was impressed with how swiftly and easily they handled the compliant, but would have expected the charred piece of fish to be noticed prior to serving. I expected more from this fancy place. Giving it 2 stars for the management, cheese plate and ambiance.
(2)Siobhan L.
I really wanted to give three stars simply due to the decor! It's absolutely gorgeous inside. I went with a large group on Thursday night - 6pm reservations for 12 with a 7:30pm curtain time. When I made the reservations I was told that it would be plenty of time. Our dishes were either bland or over-seasoned, entrees came out as appetizers and one appetizer came out as an entree. It took forever to get our bills. I realize that it takes work to split checks. If you can't do it efficiently then don't offer it as an option. We were nearly late for curtain time. I can't see heading here again with a large group. I may give it a try again with a small party and at a less busy time to see if there's a difference, but I'm not at fan at all at this point.
(2)Alison B.
Yummy! Started off very strong with cheese and salumi plate, fresh warm bread, delicious cocktails and great service. The calamari was excellent. Arancini were unfortunately cold but when we mentioned that, the server immediately apologized and took them off the check. Bolognese was fantastic - delicate fresh noodles and awesome sauce.
(4)Lauren T.
We had read so many good reviews about this place, we thought it would be amazing. We were wrong. I ordered a beet and burrata salad. It basically had no dressing. Then we both got chicken parmesan. It too had no flavor. We were very, very disappointed with both the food and lack of service. We will NEVER go back there again.
(1)Thomas C.
Visited as a part of night out with co-workers, had the bolagnese which was excellent, portions were generous the quality was spot on. Nice wine selection with reasonably priced bottles of red, definitely a place to grab a quickie before the theater, or spend a few hours s the ambiance is very nice as well.
(4)Michael L.
One of the best Italian restaurants I've been to in a while. Best calamari I've ever had! No wait time, excellent service decent pricing. I will be back.
(5)Andrew Z.
Overall, 4/5. We had reservations for a group of 6. Unfortunately 6 sometimes means 4 in Chinese culture. No problem, the staff was extremely nice and was amendable to change. =D We were seated quickly. This week is restaurant week in Cleveland. While main dishes usually are around the 18-25 dollar range, the deal we have was 3 course meal (appetizer, main, dessert) for $30. We were sharing dishes so we got to try a bit of everything! Appetizer: 5/5. Blew my mind. Sausage, Kale and porcini soup was very very good and filling. They give you bread on the side so PLEASE DIP IT IN THE SOUP. Also, the veal meatballs were outta this world (granted, I never had veal meatballs before, but they were good!). Main: 4/5. Veal saltimbocca was kinda average. However, the seafood linguini with mussels, clams, shrimp was very well done. None of this overly buttered and insipid linguini you find in other restaurants. This is the real deal. Tastes very delicate, without anything that jars your palate (like veal, for example). Appetizer: 3/5. Nothing special. Tiramisu was ok, but below average. Red wine poached pear was OK. Overall, solid 4. Side note: Decour is very classy. Dress smart casual. Waiters are extremely professional and highly attentive/responsive.
(4)Curtis P.
The food here is awful. I keep giving the the benefit of the doubt like a fool. This review covers 3-4 visits over the last 12 months. Very consistent... Bad Go anywhere else!
(1)Jen M.
I have been to Cibreo many times for private events...but never to have dinner. I ordered the pasta carbonara which they advised me was not made with egg (not sure how it is still called a carbonara then...). Very rich. Good. The Caprese salad was very good. Service was great...they asked if we were heading to the theater to manage our experience which we appreciated very much. My boyfriend got the chicken parm. Huge portion and it was very good. The meatballs were on the cold side...bummer. But overall, a very nice dinner. I still prefer the small, intimate experience and food quality of Mama Catena in Euclid over a place the size of Cibreo. But if you need a moderately priced Italian place and don't want to shell out the dimes to eat at Chinato, go here.
(4)Dominic T.
In a word: Blah. Not terrible, but certainly nothing overwhelming. Skip it! We tried 3 apps, bread and 2 desserts. Nothing was very good...not horrible, just blah. Mussels, arancini, meatballs, table bread, panna cotta, zeppoli. Interior was the same...blah...service, too. Just blah. (Awkward and ill-timed, actually...Applebee's caliber.) We were uber-conscious of time (thanks to fellow yelpers) - we had reservations at 6:15 for a 7:30p show, and it worked out perfectly timing wise. Thankfully they sat us closer to 6p. $80ish for 2 of us: 2 drinks, 3 apps, 2 desserts & 1 coffee. Blah. Really wish this was a Burntwood Tavern instead!
(2)Michelle H.
Stopped in last night after a play and I have to rave about this place! The asparagus risotto I had was outstanding. I was in with five other people and we all enjoyed our experience! Great service, great food, beautiful restaurant!!!
(5)Stephanie B.
Do not expect to get a table any time within 3 hours of a show at Playhouse without a reservation. They basically take one or two reservations per night per table. Great atmosphere for couples or small groups of adults, not recommended for young children. The service is very attentive and are trained to give recommendations. Now to the most important part... the food. A heart's worst nightmare. The starter bread is foccacia lightly sprinkled with sea salt, which was good with the pesto/butter/olive oil mixture. The bread was a little doughy. I then chose to start with the calamari, absolutely fantastic! Not greasy, a good crunch and served with a toasted lemon and aoili. I would go back only for that and I mean only for that. I then chose to the server's recommendation to get the scallops in a risotto with asparagus. My dining partners ordered the steak special and a salad with salmon. Both the scallops and steak were crusted heavily with salt, the asparagus was undercooked and the risotto was bland. I am normally a fairly easy stomach to please when it comes to food flavors and balance, but the only meal that tempted the taste buds was the simple salad and blackened salmon. A sad day.
(2)Jackie S.
We've been to a few other spots owned by the same group across the area, so we planned to visit Cibreo shortly after they opened in the old Bricco space. Our group of four was not disappointed. The decor has been updated from the prior space...I was particularly taken by the above-bar decor - curved wood reminiscent of stacked wine barrels, topped by wine barrels spelling out "CIBREO". We arrived early to meet our group, so we sat at the bar for a drink. The bar staff was friendly, professional, and attentive, and while we didn't order anything super complicated, they did serve my "filthy" martini just perfectly. Occasionally they taste like rocket fuel from not being shaken well enough, but this one was great. We moved to our table - we came in after the pre-show rush, so it was quiet (we more or less had the place to ourselves). I really cannot think of anything we DID NOT like. Panzanella salad, antipasto tray, bolognese, pork shank/osso bucco - everything was spot on. Service was excellent as well. Worth the try if you're headed out downtown. I give a 5-star, because I felt everything was well-planned and very well-executed.
(5)Will T.
The service was great. . The food was well above par for simular restaurants. The pesto is out of thisworld! Would highly recommend!
(5)Douglas W.
I highly suggest the Pan Seared Bronzini fish, fingerling potatoes, and pesto. The fish was perfectly grilled and the pesto is some of the best I've ever had.
(5)Lori A.
We had dinner here before seeing a show. I would not recommend and would not return. Service was average, not friendly and the staff seemed on edge with each other. The mussels were chewy and tough. The spaghetti with clams was disappointing. The clams were good but the pasta and sauce were average. There are so many good restaurants in Cleveland but I would not consider this one.
(2)Kelly S.
Excellent restaurant! The interior is completely remodeled from the previous tenents, looking absolutely beautiful and creating a feeling of escape. The front windows frame the dazzling lights and hustle of the theatres across Euclid Avenue. The food and drinks were awesome. I had a Moscow Mule -- the menu allows you to "pick your poison," so I chose burbon instead of the usual vodka. It was delicious, and served in copper mug. We started off with the mussels and the steamed artichoke appetizers. Both were done perfectly, were beautifully seasoned, and were larger portions than I had anticipated --which is always a pleasant surprise! I had the beef cheek with funghi risotto, and It. Was. Awesome. The cheek was perfectly cooked that when I cut into it, my knife just cut right through. No musclework required! The bronzini had deliciously crispy skin on the outside, tender and beautifully cooked fish on the inside. The Sienna was also flavorful, delicious, and topped perfectly -- not too much, not too little. Cibreo is a must!
(5)Christie P.
Awesome ambiance - awesome service an awesome food. We went there on a Monday and even though the staff failed to tell us about there 2 for $40 special (one app, two entrees and a bottle of wine) until too late we loved our meals. Great place - hope it makes it because it was very empty when we went because there were no shows at Playhouse.
(4)Brandon I.
Great spot! The Panzanella Salad is the best salad that I've had in my fairly long and diverse career of restaurant-going. I also had a cup of soup and the happy hour Chianti. This was the best.meal.ever before a 4-hour urban planning class. The bartender was crazy-professional, maybe a bit too much so, but that is more my issue than theirs. It's one of those things similar to a situation where if you don't like waitstaff acting casual, then don't go to the Tilted Kilt and give the waitstaff a bad grade. That is the kind of thing that would make you an asshole, and/or your reviews worthless. I'm already planning a return visit for that salad.
(4)Jennifer C.
Absolutely thrilled with this latest addition to the growing list of dining options available in Playhouse Square! The remodel is breathtaking, with gorgeous stone arches and rustic wooden tables. From the moment the Pete Campbell-esque maître d seats you, you're in good hands. Super attentive and knowledgeable wait staff were a joy. Knowing our intention was to share the dish, our waiter even took the time to make sure our risotto was served into two separate bowls for us! The pasta options that we tried were truly delicious. The boar pappardelle was perfect (FYI, sauce has a little bite to it) and the pesto is outstanding! Some of the best I've ever had! A reservation is a good idea if you're looking to dine here before or after a show. So proud to have such a beautiful and classy new restaurant in Cleveland. I can't wait to go back!!
(5)Kirt K.
Ate here for the first time and loved it. The maître'd, Andrew, was extremely helpful and friendly and the waiter, Jay, was knowledgeable and attentive. My wife and I split the calamari which was excellent and she had the bolognese and I had the osso bucco and both were great. The cocktails, wines, desserts (I recommend the gelatos) and coffee were top-notch. A fun place to stop for an evening before the theater or just to enjoy dinner. We highly recommend it.
(5)Tom E.
We went there the Friday after their opening for dinner. Made an 8:30pm reservation, but it was not needed (only about 25% full). I really wanted to like this restaurant. Some good, some not so good. First the good. Great renovation of the former Bricco space. Loved the attention to detail and the Tuscan atmosphere. We ordered the bruschetta sampler for an appetizer, an arugula salad, the bolognese pasta, and the featured whitefish in a tapenade. The food quality was excellent. Unfortunately, the extremely poor service ruined the meal for us. Should have known from the beginning - it took almost 10 minutes from the time we were seated to be greeted by our server. And then it was a I'll be back to help which was 5 more minutes. No water service or anything (saw a couple of workers just standing around too - again, only 25% full). Finally had the waiter at the table. Didn't know the wine list, didn't know the drink list, didn't know all of the food. At the price point of this restaurant ($25 - $30 entrees), this is unacceptable. That's why you train before you open - he must have said 5 or 6 times that they were new and he just didn't know. We noticed the table next to us was having service issues too. Because of his confusion, the food was paced poorly. To show the disconnect, the manager came to check on us BEFORE we had even started to get our food - 45 minutes into our dinner! He never came back (too busy chatting with the hostess). In fact, when he asked us on the way out (2 plus hours after we arrived) how our experience was and we told him about the very poor service (after we paid the $150 bill in full), he also reiterated they were new and still "working on it"! If someone doesn't wake up fast this place will die quickly. When theater season hits there can't be such ineptitude. Too many other good options. Let's hope the owner reads this and gets the right management in place. Great food, great atmosphere, great location - please fix the service!
(3)Ralph M.
Dinner before the show was good, not great. Service was a little pokey, waited way to long to process paying the check...
(4)Melvin S.
Don't be fooled by the decor because it is a beautiful place. But my party suffered through one of our worst dining experiences - ever. Slow, tasteless, and some food never came. Many better options in this area. So what happened? We arrived promptly for our 6PM reservation. Waited for 20 minutes for our first drinks to arrive (6:30PM) - once we order them. Waited almost an hour until salads came while the appetizer we ordered never made it out of the kitchen. (No explanation except the kitchen was backed up.) Then food we didn't order came out either as a replacement for the appetizer or to hold us until the entrees came. (Who knows since that was also unclear.) We turned that down and then less than five minutes later the entrees arrived - tasteless (we all desperately grabbed the salt shaker) and missing ingredients. The manager came over twice to apologize but had no explanation for what went so horribly wrong. He took money off our bill, but by then it was much too little too late. (Note to managers - things can't go that bad unless you are completely clueless about what is happening in the kitchen and dining room. This points to your incompetence as much as your staffs. My suggestion is that since you have already failed miserably, you might as well comp the meal and offer gift certificates to perhaps get us back again. Lamely saying "we had a bad night" and that you "hope you give us a second chance" are not inspiring words to dinners who spent two grueling hours in what was suppose to be a joyous birthday celebration.) My advice is to avoid this restaurant. There are too many other good choices in this area to waste time hoping your experience will be better.
(1)Lou A.
Very nice décor and great bar service. I dined alone at the bar on a Monday, the day after their grand opening, Sunday, September 8th. The drink was done perfect with the large ice cube that keeps the drink cold without watering it down quickly and the salmon I had was exceptional. A nice beefy piece, done throughout and without two much garnish to override the delicious fish! The servers were attentive and the bartender is a hoot! The only drawback was they didn't have my favorite Italian dish, veal marsala :(. When they add this it'll be the perfect place for a classy evening at an affordable price! Mungi
(4)Matt W.
Food, service and atmosphere are all top notch! Came here on a Saturday night with a group of 8. In our party we had one vegetarian and one gluten free. There were plenty of options for both. From the drinks to the meals everything was great.
(5)Karen B.
Yelp.. This restaurant does not have outdoor seating! Please update your records.
(4)Jacqueline M.
Impeccable service. Polite, responsive, anticipatory but not hovering. I had gnocchi. It was very flavorful & the portion size was decent. My dinner companion had risotto which was good, not great. I will definitely try it again. Tried to change to 4 stars but couldn't. This is a good restaurant but more 3.5 to 4.
(5)Frank D.
Stopped by Saturday after a show. Felt we were being rushed. There were maybe three other tables seated. They tried to take away my plate before I was finished and then dropped the check on us before even asking if we wanted desert of coffee.
(2)Cate R.
My husband and I had an excellent dinner before going to the theatre. Our meals were both delicious and our waiter was pleasant, attentive and enjoyable to talk to. Although this was a very busy time because everyone arrives at the same time and needs to leave at the same time we never felt ignored or rushed. The dining room is charming and the service was great. We will most definitely return.
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