Best Date Night Restaurants in University Circle

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1. DANTE

4.7

Exceptional(3265)

Price: Expensive

• American • Tremont

Booked 35 times today

Enjoy Michelin-starred chef Dante Boccuzzi"s signature restaurant DANTE. Located in a historic bank building in Tremont, DANTE restaurant has become one of Cleveland's premier dining spots. The decor features designs and works of art from local artists. Guests may choose from an a la Carte Menu or a Chef's Tasting Menu. Experience the excitement of dining in the kitchen as Chef Dante prepares and serves you a multiple course tasting menu.

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2. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

4.7

Exceptional(1823)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Little Italy

Booked 29 times today

Welcome to La Dolce Vita Bistro - “The Sweet Life,” a restaurant and bistro created to recapture the bell-époque charm of “The Italian Drug,” opened here by Dr. Anthony Caruso in 1914. In the tradition of the great European bistros, La Dolce Vita is devoted to providing a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for everything from eight course dinners to coffee and Calvino. We strive to prepare the perfect meal, or the perfect cappuccino, and let you enjoy it at your leisure. Our pasta is cooked fresh to order, our sauces and dressing are painstakingly prepared using only the finest ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, the freshest vegetables, imported whole tomatoes, fresh basil and Italian parsley... and your table is reserved for the evening.

3. Taste

4.4

Awesome(844)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 13 times today

Taste is a perfect spot for a date night with its intimate ambiance and diverse menu. As per reviews, it's a place that makes dinner feel like a special occasion, and it's a great place to take your in-laws too. The service is warm, friendly, and attentive, and the atmosphere is welcoming and tasteful. Plus, the piano music adds to the romantic vibe.

4. Maxi’s Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(351)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • University Circle

Booked 9 times today

Maxi's Bistro is the perfect spot for a date night in Cleveland. With its vibrant atmosphere and welcoming ambiance, it's a place where you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal. As one reviewer puts it, it's a 'great settings for a romantic date' with a 'laid-back, no rush' vibe. Another review praises it as 'always an amazing date night spot'. With its great food, attentive service, and cozy atmosphere, it's hard to go wrong at Maxi's.

5. Fahrenheit

4.4

Awesome(3349)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 22 times today

Located in Downtown Cleveland, Chef Rocco Whalen's Fahrenheit is two spectacular stories of unforgettable flavors and gorgeous, sparkling interiors. This fresh new take on Cleveland’s beloved restaurant will blow you away. Fahrenheit is the perfect hotspot for the sharp dressed crowd and anyone looking for a culinary wonderland of mouthwatering mains, fresh shellfish towers, and innovative daily offerings. With unmatched views of downtown's action-filled city-center, the restaurant features luxurious furnishings and instagram-able scenes. Available for lunch and dinner, Rocco's cuisine will delight your senses with its Mediterranean and Asian accents and curated cocktails. Fahrenheit boasts a stunning bar, curved banquettes, scalloped ceiling, action-filled chef’s table, and a private dining room. Take the sweeping staircase and meet us on the second floor to elevate your night life with our exclusive rooftop menus and artistic energy. Become part of the buzzing new destination

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6. The Haunted House Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(3923)

Price: Moderate

• American • Cleveland Heights

Booked 27 times today

If you are into unique restaurant concepts and love horror movies. The Haunted House Restaurant in Cleveland Heights have created something for you.Senior Executive Chef: SuperChef Darnell FergusonSignature Dish: The Twilight

7. Cloak & Dagger

4.9

Exceptional(1073)

Price: Expensive

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Tremont

Booked 40 times today

A cocktail lounge with focus on hospitality and craft located next to Lincoln Park in the historic Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland.

8. Oliva Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(165)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 39 times today

Italian Style Steakhouse brought to you by the Lola Sema. For large parties or special events contact: a.george@jolaeatglobal.com

9. Blue Point Grille

4.7

Exceptional(6576)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 36 times today

Blue Point Grille, located in the heart of The Historic Warehouse District, is renowned for serving the highest quality seafood sourced daily from both coasts. Its elegant dining rooms feature expansive windows offering sweeping views of the downtown skyline, creating a sophisticated ambiance. Just a short stroll from the convention center, premier hotels, and Public Square, guests can enjoy acclaimed dishes such as lobster bisque, freshly shucked Blue Point oysters, and the signature Nag's Head Grouper. Since its inception in 1998, Blue Point Grille has consistently been voted Cleveland's top seafood restaurant, known for its fresh seafood, award-winning wine selection, and exceptional service delivered by true professionals.

10. LULO Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(252)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Latin American • Downtown Cleveland

Booked 8 times today

A fresh take on Latin America Fusion Cuisine.

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TanaziaVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was great. We enjoyed ourselves! I tried the sea bass and polenta! Very good. Our waitress was very attentive and on point!
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Blue Point GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown Cleveland
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Bobby
Las Vegas •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Very good first experience. Sea food tower was a bang for your buck, oysters were top notch and serving size was big. Even the ahi tuna amount was wild. Seared scallop dish was delicious, scallops big, juicy and flavorful. Will be coming back. Service was great as well drinks never ran low before being asked if we needed another.
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FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
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4.4
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Hans
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great authentic Italian dishes. Highly recommend the calamari!!
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Maxi’s BistroPrice: Moderate• Bistro• University Circle
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4.7
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HaleyC
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Everything was amazing as always. Our server, Joshua, was fantastic and the food was incredible. The tasting menu and wine pairings is always wonderful. We can’t recommend Dante enough!
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DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
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4.7
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TinaVIP
Cleveland / Akron / Canton •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Jan 2025
Amazing food and service! We will definitely be going back. Best restaurant we have been to in Little Italy. Reminded me of all the delicious food we had on our last trip to Italy.
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La Dolce Vita - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
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4.7

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70 restaurants available nearby

1. DANTE

2. La Dolce Vita - Cleveland

3. Taste

4. Maxi’s Bistro

5. Fahrenheit

6. The Haunted House Restaurant

7. Cloak & Dagger

8. Oliva Steakhouse

9. Blue Point Grille

10. LULO Kitchen

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