Trentina
1903 Ford Dr, Cleveland, OH, 44106
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Address :
1903 Ford Dr
Cleveland, OH, 44106 - Phone (216) 421-2900
- Website https://www.restauranttrentina.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Dressy
Ambience : Intimate
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
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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Alex M.
This is the best high end unique restaurant in cleveland hands down, in terms of creativity. Go for dinner and get the tasting menu. We are lucky in cleveland to have a restaurant of this caliber and most of the comments here are people complaining about prices and portion sizes. Alinea in Chicago has a course with a portion the size of a quarter and they charge $250 per person and tickets are sold out for months, so ignore the comments from people who dont have a clue. For a unique culinary journey get the tasting menu and prepare to be wowed.
(5)Lisa M.
Did the menu bianco tasting menu with wine pairings and alas, was very disappointed. Certainly the concept is, to my knowledge, the first of its kind in Cleveland, so kudos for that, but we have had much better experiences in other cities. I won't belabor the details of the menu as it is well detailed in other reviews, but the pacing of the meal was really slow and uneven; the food was presented in an unnecessarily fussy way; most of the servers were very awkward and robotic; and worst of all, we were all still hungry at the end of it! The wine pairings, I will say, were unusual and very good, but the dining experience was much less mature than hoped. Not a do-over for us.
(2)Meg O.
We did the tasting menu with the wine pairings. 11 courses in about 3 hours. It was a Tuesday evening, there seemed to be two front-of-house staff members for all 7 tables (which should be fine). Overall we had a good evening, but the food just didn't live up to the cost. I do think I would try this restaurant again, but I will not do the tasting menu next time. Ambiance and general layout: We liked it, but the art is reminiscent of a Rorschach test. The bathrooms are surprisingly high tech, and very clean. Great and efficient use of a small space. Tasting Menu: This was hit or miss depending on the course, but I'm glad we tried it. All dishes are made to order depending on the guest's preferences. The courses started out very strong, but diminished in quality by the 5th or 6th course. We noticed that the chef really likes notes of acidity and plenty of salt in their cooking. Perhaps that's just the style of the region, but we were both a little surprised. All the portions in the tasting menu are very tiny, yet we were very full by the end of the night. Sometimes they would give us different plates for the same course, which we enjoyed because it gave us more to try. We really did not like the aged scallop, but loved the oyster and the horseradish bites. Also the fish course with the smoked hollandaise sauce. YUM. Would go back just for that. The lengthy descriptions of the food we were eating and the wines we were trying seemed to get more and more complicated as the night went on, particularly with the wines. Sometimes as the servers described how something was cooked to the perfect temperature, I'd worry I was missing my opportunity to try it hot. Usually the food was fairly lukewarm. Wine pairings: Would not recommend. I think we would have been happier splitting a bottle of wine. Service: Good service overall. I appreciated the complimentary valet parking, a necessity in University Circle for a restaurant this small.
(3)Melvin S.
If you plan to experience the $115 Bianco tasting menu paired with the wine then I advise you to STOP, RUN AWAY, RUN VERY FAR AWAY. The food that is there is good, but I could have put everything I ate on a dessert plate and still have plenty of room for more. They made it sound like the wine was fantastic, coming from small vineyards in Slovenia or Croatia or somewhere other than France, but it was of poor quality. They must realize that the wine isn't very good because by then end of the night you are lucky if you actually drank a total of 8 oz. I drank mostly water the entire night since there was nothing else. I guess I could have ordered a bottle on the side, but the prices were outrageous. Thankfully the toilets were a lot of fun with a remote control for the built in bidet. But I bet they were not a lot of fun for the unlucky women who chose the toilet where the toilet paper had run out. (NOTE: If you have vertigo or are unable to climb incredibly steep stairs, strap on a depends before you go. I guess you could walk over to Glidden House and try there.) If you want to experience a good Jonathan Sawyer restaurant, go to the Greenhouse Tavern. If you are looking for something fancy, visit Lola. Don't waste your time in this place. It is no Sergio's.
(1)Bruce G.
This is a special review for the New Years Eve tasting menu which is perhaps similar to the Bianco tasting menu that several people have reviewed. So this review may not suit the average customer. The ambiance is very minimalist which is just fine for a fine dining venue. The lines are clean and precise and elegant. The restaurant is very small with no bar. Most awesome restrooms I have ever seen! The service has to be the best we have ever experienced. We had our main waiter who was excellent plus three other staff members servicing us. They were all young but very energetic and knowledgeable about their craft and the presentations. This was an unusual dinner but they all were well educated on what was being served. On this night, Jonathon Sawyer personally served several of the main courses. Like it was a personal experience with one of the best young chefs in America. Needless to say - to die for. As another person commented here, the portions are small, the prices very high but the combinations and mixtures of the food are all for a very advanced palate. The truffles themselves, hand carved at the table, probably cost more than a dinner at Morton's. So unless you have a large pocketbook and can truly appreciate the fine tastes of what is served, you are probably better served with the normal menu items. So why 4 vs 5 stars? The NYE dinner was $150 pp and the wine pairing $80 pp. So for 2 it was over a $500 evening, Sure, Jonathon was serving and it was NY Eve but that was indeed a bit of sticker shock even for me who has eaten at many fine restaurants throughout the world. If I ever get even close to $500 it is because of the drinks and wine we have ordered made up 1/2 the cost. So indeed a great chef and a wonderful restaurant with impeccable service that caters to a highly experienced palate where cost is not an issue.
(4)Jo S.
Without a doubt the best bread platter I have ever had. I am often near Trentina and the smells are always making me want to go in for more. My entree did not live up to the hype of the bread platter, but it was an average meal but could use a little more of the deep flavors I was looking for in an Italian meal.
(3)Roger B.
Extremely small portions. An order of beef shank could not have had two ounces of beef in it.
(2)Lauren T.
We ordered the pasta tasting plate and it was just okay. The portions were pretty small and we were not "wowed" given the price point. I will say that the customer service and speed of the dishes coming out were good, but I would pass on this and stick only with his other restaurant, Greenhouse Tavern.
(2)VJ V.
Spend $115 on the Bianco tasting menu and report out my thoughts, insights and feelings about it to fellow yelpers? Someone had to do it, and tonight, I present a review that is somewhat painful to write. The theme of the Bianco tasting menu is "an inventive twist on the edible wildlife around us". The focus of the culinary skill here it seems, is to do what it takes to highlight and frame the flavors of nature, that are by default, a culinary gift unto itself. You won't see heavy sauces or deep fried fare. You will see a gentle approach to: wild mushrooms, the same mushroom essence aged for a year, eggs poached on tree bark charcoal, prawns essences made from the entire prawn, fish roe, rabbit and game. If I was to rename this tasting menu in less sophisticated fashion, I'd call it the "Forager's Special" or "Cleveland Metroparks Special" -- imagine "survivalist" fare turned sophisticated or how Jonathon Sawyer would cook if he was left with nothing but ingredients from the north american wilderness. I think the concept is bold, very forward thinking and also... risky. Sounds good so far? Here's how the 2-hour, 12-course adventure tasted. The first plate that came out had these polenta flakes that honestly had the texture of plastic cellophane topped with salted butter. My teeth got a work out from the polenta jerky. In my estimation, each of these chew toys probably set me back 5 bucks each so I had to finish it. With it was this pea-sized morsel of what seemed like beef carpaccio on the side and thin slice of pickled beet. What followed next was a literal 1X1 foot block of wood laid on our table topped with exactly two pea-sized portions of some chickpea pastry topped with a single piece of fish roe. It would have been a disaster had I dropped it, so I picked it up carefully and ate it with my eyes closed, but it was so small that it went down my throat like a pill. Well, so much for that. Did they invite us take home the block of wood? Unfortunately not, if yes, it would have been worth it, I could have built a bird house for my back yard. Then came plate after plate of thin as air, small-as-possible portions of fish, various broths, prawns with what they call "prawn butter" made from crushed prawn parts, exactly two oysters, a single piece of mussel wrapped around a single fettuccinni noodle, and a spoonful of mushrooms. The highlight of the night was this candle made from beef fat that melted and could serve as a dip for the bread. Still starving, they finally came up with the meat, which was rabbit sausage with casing made from it's own gut and a matchbox-sized portion of sirloin (hey, this isn't an exotic item -- why the matchbox size?!?). Then, there was desert, bavarian cake the size of a twinkie followed by a single macaroon, you guessed it, pea-sized. In comparing this with other $115 meals I've had in my lifetime, this one tasted "good". Frivolous, yes. But great? I was struggling to think so and I felt like that kid in "The Emperor's New Clothes". But here's the deal though -- do not trust my palate. Point is, I know that to a casual listener, Igor Stravinski, one of classical music's greatest geniuses, would sound unintelligible. Heck, not all rock aficionados can understand the genius behind The Grateful Dead. Verdict: My taste is likely too undeveloped for this type of food. I'm simple enough to be satisfied with classic fare like duck confit, cassoulet, risotto, or steakhouse steak. This would likely be a 5-star rating for more evolved diners, culinary students or fellow chefs. Sawyer is a chef's chef. We left the place bewildered. This was way beyond my comprehension. My opinion probably wouldn't count here, so I'll go with the expert reviews and say this is good eats. 4 stars.
(4)Jonathan F.
This is a destination restaurant for hard-core foodies, not for those looking for a quick, big, cheap meal. My wife and I came here for our anniversary and did the 12 course tasting menu. Everything we had ranged from very good to wonderful. The service was friendly, warm, knowledgeable, attentive, and fun. We had a great experience. In service, in style, and in food, this is as close as we get to a fine, upscale, European restaurant. But a couple of warnings. This is a very pricey restaurant. For the two of us, with the tasting menu and a total of five glasses of wine, it was about $300. I think it was worth it (I suspect many people would not), but this is a "treat" restaurant, not an everyday one. Second, the whole meal took 3 hours. This is not the place to go before the theater, or if you got a sitter waiting for you. But if you want a food experience, this is the place to go.
(5)Nate M.
Our experience may be different than yours, so YMMV. We stayed at the Gliden house next door and wanted to have a nice, elegant meal to finish off the weekend. We sat outside on the patio, dressed nice and were ready to spend some money, try some interesting food and be treated well by what we thought was a sophisticated and polished restaurant. Instead we were ignored by the wait staff (only 1 waiter working) and specifically the general manager while he was busy going around to the tables full of 40-50 somethings bragging about all the "amazing things he forages" for the restaurant (and not helping the 1 waiter they had working). They didn't have the wine we ordered (the 1 waiter didn't know this when we ordered) and they didn't have the food we ordered (again, it took about 15 minutes for the waiter to realize this). We genuinely felt like we were inconveniencing this restaurant by being there. We left and walked to a hole in the wall bar and had a great gyro with great service. This place seems to have potential regarding their food, but they seriously need to work on the service, communication with the kitchen and reining in the heavy handed pretentiousness of their GM, unless that's what they're going for.
(1)Kahlin M.
1. My dad was charged $17 for a hamburger when the menu said it was$15. That was never corrected 2. My boyfriend asked the server for his opinion about different dishes and decided in the duck. It was way over cooked and was a child's portion. For the price he should have been given 3 ducks. 3. About every 5 minutes our server told us our good was coming but it took forever. Finally, 2 plates arrived the burger and duck. My dad being the gentleman that he us didn't eat until my food was served. Which was 13 minutes later. So his overpriced burger was now cold. Skip this restaurant.
(2)Sharmeela S.
Very trendy small restaurant with beautiful decor. White modern table and chairs and tall ceilings. The restaurant can only seat about 20 people. The lunch menu was about 15$ for pasta and 7-10$ for salad, and to be full you need both. The portions here are small. The pasta is not prepackaged and the combinations of ingredients are innovative. The gnocci was by far my favorite item. Crispy outside with cream filling and beet sauce which really wasn't overwhelming. For lunch, a full meal is about 25$. It's pricey to dine here but if you're willing to indulge, its a good meal. There are plenty of places in Cleveland though where you can enjoy a great Italian meal for half the price but the food is refined and flavor profiles are unique. Trentina serves quality food in an upscale atmosphere and is a good destination for special occasions. I have not tried the tasting menu and have only tried the lunch fare.
(3)Lindsey S.
I went back for Brunch and my group of 5 were the only ones in the restaurant until we were leaving. We were very excited about the remote controlled toilets and the Dyson combo faucet and hand dryer. The food (french toast, pancakes, Benedict, and mimosas) wasn't really anything great to talk about which makes me sad since I had great expectations for this restaurant.
(2)Laura M.
If you love brunch, (whats not to love) then this is a must try! It's hard to put into words the deliciousness that is Trentina's Brunch. I suppose I will start at the beginning. The host who greeted us was so happy and welcoming you couldn't help but start your morning off with a smile. The restaurant it self is intimate with only a few tables, reservations are required. As we waited to the rest of our party of 6 to arrive I ordered the Carafe of Mimosas. They have three different variations your regular OJ, grapefruit, and my favorite the Cranberry. It was absolutely delightful and definitely enough for sharing with friends. I first ordered the Bacon Dumplings and they were to die for. Just enough salty and sweet with heavenly sauce. It was hard to share when friends asked for a taste. As a bacon lover I also ordered their Glazed bacon and the truth is .. not all bacon is created equal. I didn't want the deliciousness to end for only $6 its a must try!! As my main dish I had the Trentina Toast and it just melts in your mouth. Never have I had such a light and fluffy french toast. I will say that if you are not a person for sweets in the morning you may want to stay away from this it was almost like having dessert for breakfast (no complaints here). Having sampled a few other breakfast plates from friends you can't go wrong with any item on the menu.
(5)Wafa I.
This is a very unique restaurant. It's small and intimate which at first I didn't understand why it was so small but soon after I actually enjoyed it. You must make a reservation! The atmosphere is nice and actually somewhat relaxing. They have some beautiful art on the walls, which I enjoyed looking at. As for the food, we had the bread board as an appetizer, a few different breads and 3 different "dippings", one of them being an edible candle that turned into butter! (AWESOME) My favorite bread was the flatbread which was infused with some amazingly fresh herbs. We also ordered the broccoli plate which came topped with anchovies, that too was delicious. For dinner, I ordered the heirloom tomato pasta, they make the pasta noodles fresh so I just had to order it. It was delicious and fresh and you can really taste the difference between freshly made pasta and prepackaged pasta that's been sitting in a bag or box like in most restaurants. Service was wonderful and they are attentive. Everyone I came in contact with from the minute I walked in was beyond pleasant. One thing: their soft drink menu does not offer diet products, and they do not offer Splenda, only brown sugar, which may be a concern to any diabetic. Overall, I would come back here again. :)
(4)Kirin L.
We found Trentina nestled beautifully into the Northern edge of the university. I suppose it helps to go on a perfect summer day because the experience was just idyllic. It was regional Italian cuisine, brought to you by the regional Ohio community. It really showcased the diversity and quality of the local farms. To describe the dishes, I would say they did a great job of modernizing rustic fare. The ingredients really shone on each dish. Every element-be it meat, veggie, or other- on all our dishes were cooked perfectly, and they packed so much flavor. I enjoyed going through each component; however, this strength was also the cause of some disappointment. I definitely felt there could have been more attention to the harmony of the ingredients (within a dish) so that they weren't competing so much with each other for the limelight. In any case, the team has a beautiful concept going! It was a great place to getaway from all the concrete of the Cleveland Clinic!
(3)Leighanna K.
Went here for brunch on Sunday morning. We had a reservation but it was pretty quiet when we arrived. Everyone ordered either the french toast or ricotta cakes and there were many empty plates by the end of the meal. The portion size was good - filling but not too much. For the price, it's on par with other upscale brunch places in the area. The service was pretty good - although it took a while to get cream for the coffee, and I had to ask for it versus it being offered. Don't miss the remote controlled bidet - it's pretty fancy (see pics). Just a note, when I called to make a reservation the hostess was rude. Also the ambiance and temperature were great - we sat by the door and it was still warm, maybe a problem they fixed from prior reviews.
(4)Nancy R.
Finally a unique Italian dining experience in Cleveland. We started with the grilled fava beans with pecorino and olive oil and then moved on to the sausage and provolone pizza. The pizza dough had clearly been proofed for some time as it had incredible depth in flavor. The homemade sausage was delicious. The favas were beautifully simple. Next we tried three pasta dishes. All were amazing, but the real stand out was the bucatini with heirloom tomato butter and wine. All of the pastas are homemade and the sauces and ingredients are perfectly paired together with the right pasta shape to carry the sauce. The wine list is amazing--I particularly enjoy their prosecco. To top it all off, the service was impeccable. We'll be back often.
(5)Mansi N.
I went to Trentina for brunch with friends. The food was good. I ordered the French toast that had delicious apples on top. There was no syrup and I appreciated the change of pace. The atmosphere was nice - very classy. I've heard the tasting menu dinners are amazing. I enjoyed this experience, but as a vegetarian, there were not many options on the menu for me. I would definitely recommend going here at least once. If anything, they have a remote control bidet in the bathroom.
(3)Rachael N.
After hearing about the new Jonathan Sawyer restaurant, my girlfriends and I decided to treat ourselves to a nice dinner tonight. And wow, all I can say- it was by far the best dinner I have ever experienced in Cleveland. See, the best part about Cleveland, is that you don't have to be waitlisted for 3 months to try to get into a restaurant of this caliber- nor do you need to shell out 200-300 dollars on one meal. You don't have to wait in some ridiculous line for 2+ hours to get a seat (just make a reservation though). You don't have to push your way through crowds to get to Trentina. There is a dress attire, so you have to dress up- but hey, why not, it makes for an enjoyable experience. Trentina was incredible- and we made reservations only a couple of days prior to our dinner, parked in the complimentary valet, and walked peacefully into the restaurant. It's a great looking restaurant- clean, white walls, large windows, mirrored tables- I love the design of it. Currently, they have two tasting menus- the bianco and the pasta. The bianco is the bigger menu, and it's cheaper to buy online rather in the dining room. However, we chose a smaller tasting menu (5 pasta dishes + other tastings) - and it was amazing. All the pasta is made in house and they were by far, the best pasta I think I have ever had. Ever. I wish I could rattle off the names of the pasta, but not being Italian, I kind of am unsure of what I'm talking about when I say the names. All I can say though, was that the pasta- was utterly amazing- filled with varying dishes including abalone (abalone! Chef Sawyer gets his abalone from his a friend who owns an abalone business. When I saw the abalone, I was like, "WHAT? Abalone?!), caviar, roe, scallops, special fungi, amazing cheese, and so on. My favorites of the night were the ouvo all trentina (the egg comes out in this wooden branch of some sort, cooked over embers....straight onto your plate of amazing pasta), and pline + zuppa di vino vianco- which was this amazing cheese in a bread ball of some sort, with pureed cabbage, etcera... amazing. Utterly amazing. And all the pasta is made in house. OMG, SOOOOOOOOOO amazing. I was in food heaven. And what was great about this restaurant, was that the service was great. They replaced every fork and knife we used with each course, and were attentive to our needs, explaining each dish. Chef Sawyer himself even came out, explaining multiple dishes for us, and telling us where the ingredients came from. I was even surprised with the candles they had used on the table..was really beef fat! But it made for great dipping for our bread (between our courses). "Everything is usable" they said. Overall, I was stuffed after our pasta tasting (which, is not listed on their website- you have to call in and ask), which completed with a trio of desserts, including olive ice cream on amaretto, homemade yogurt + red currants + gianduja + danish, and apricots+ other fruits. We were STUFFED. But, seriously, Trentina is the best restaurant I have ever been to CLE.. I dare say this may indeed challenge the high caliber places in NYC and LA..... wow, it was so amazing. Even the bathroom was nice- they had a bidet (which was even heated), along with a sink faucet with built in dyson fans INTO the faucet. Dude, I could have lived in that bathroom. I've never even seen a bidet in CLE before! Nice, very nice. Overall, I was extremely impressed and highly recommend going to Trentina when you want to experience a world of amazing flavors. You don't see this type of restaurant in CLE, and I applaud Chef Sawyer for Trentina. It definitely sets a new stage of foodieness in CLE...and I like it a lot. Amazing. Five stars to the max.
(5)Jon O.
I would give Trentina 3.5 stars if I could. Went here and celebrated the SCOTUS marriage equality ruling for lunch and it was a very good experience. We sat on the patio since it was gorgeous oustide. I had a glass of champagne and we shared the bread basket and an artichoke. The bread was from On the Rise bakery and was great. The artichoke was very good as well. I ordered the vegetable sandwich which was also very good. So why the 3 stars? Price. I'm definitely not one to complain about prices and will gladly pay for great food, but the prices here are definitely too high, at least at lunch. The bread basket was $8, the artichoke was $10 and my sandwich was $15. The sandwich was really overpriced. It was 2 large pieces of bread with a little bit of vegetables and a small, leafy salad with it. I would however go back and try their dinner menu.
(3)Alicia B.
When they say "best brunch in Cleveland" they are not exaggerating or being bold. I will say this is, without a doubt, the best brunch I have had in recent memory. If bacon dumplings don't get you excited then you don't have a soul and I can't help you. But honestly, over half of the menu was veg friendly and I went with the frittata -- and it was the loveliest, freshest, most delicious combo of herbs and cheese and eggs. And truly, does it have drugs in it? Because I could use the same ingredients and I know they wouldn't taste like that. The charcuterie tasted like it fell straight from heaven. And the bacon was literally an inch or more thick and cooked to perfection. It maybe be a bit more than other brunches in the area but the quality makes up for it. The space, service and decor are also on point.
(5)Deb S.
Jay is fabulous, so knowledgeable ... The food is amazing!! Give this a try, you won't be disappointed! Thanks Jay for creating a great dining experience!
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