The 38 Essential Cleveland Restaurants

"After changing hands in 2022, a prominent corner property in Little Italy has been transformed into a stylish, sophisticated Italian-themed steakhouse. Zachary Ladner and Carl Quagliata, the chef-owners behind a handful of local restaurants, have created a brilliant 45-seat bistro that benefits from ingredients shared by sister establishment Village Butcher. Classic chophouse starters like steak tartare and shrimp cocktail join hot appetizers like coquilles Saint Jacques and veal sweetbreads. Tables can opt for large-format steaks like a 100-day dry-aged tomahawk rib-eye, bistecca alla Fiorentina, or chateaubriand, all served on silver platters. Those delights join other steaks and chops, seafood dishes, and luxurious pastas." - Douglas Trattner