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Best Romantic Restaurants in University Circle

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A photo of La Dolce Vita - Cleveland restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1855)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 31 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.
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4.4
Awesome(3394)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 15 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
A photo of Il Venetian restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(951)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 18 times today
Venetian Born Chef Alberto Leandri prepares flavors from home for Clevelanders at this upscale, modern Italian restaurant. The menu will feature handmade pastas, fresh fish and seafood, fine meats, and artisan pastries and gelato.
A photo of Valerio's Ristorante restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(938)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Little Italy
Booked 13 times today
Delicious Italian cuisine, prepared fresh daily. Outstanding service and food, all at a reasonable price. Come and see what everyone is talking about!
A photo of DANTE restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3271)
Price: Expensive
• American • Tremont
Booked 10 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.
A photo of Tutto Carne- Cleveland restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(183)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Little Italy
Booked 6 times today
Tutto Carne in Cleveland is a sophisticated, cozy steakhouse that's perfect for a romantic evening. As one reviewer put it, it's a place where you can 'experience sophistication and indulgence'. The ambiance is often described as 'quaint', 'intimate' and 'lovely', and the service is consistently 'attentive' and 'friendly'. The food, made from Ohio farm raised, hand selected and dry aged beef, is also consistently praised. And with its 'creative and delicious' cocktails, you know you're in for a treat.
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4.4
Awesome(1210)
Price: Moderate
• American • Cleveland East
Booked 8 times today
Table 45 offers cutting-edge contemporary dining, emphasizing world cuisine, located in the heart of the city at the InterContinental Cleveland, only minutes from downtown, the Cleveland Clinic and University Circle. The menu features tastes from around the world and home, all created by our chefs from whole ingredients. You can enjoy watching our culinary team from the open kitchen area or elevate your dining experience by booking Table 45, our Chef's Table, directly in the kitchen with a full view of all the action. The warm and vibrant atmosphere will suit those dressed in jeans or couture. Table 45 promises to be unlike any other dining experience in the Midwest. The restaurant's existentialist decor will provide a backdrop for the main attraction, the culinary teams simple, yet exquisite, cuisine and the people who experience it.
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4.7
Exceptional(6610)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown Cleveland
Booked 23 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.
A photo of Maxi’s Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(356)
Price: Moderate
• Bistro • University Circle
Booked 5 times today
Maxi’s Bistro in Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy is a romantic hotspot. With a cozy and intimate upstairs level, a relaxed and comfortable outdoor garden patio, and a vibrant main level, it offers a perfect blend of laid-back, no-rush atmosphere and spectacular views. Reviewers rave about the special treatment, the great service, and the delicious traditional Italian food. As one reviewer said, it's 'always an amazing date night spot.'
A photo of Goma restaurant
4.5
Awesome(600)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • Downtown Cleveland / E. 4th Street
Booked 8 times today
GOMA is a new Japanese fusion located at the corner of E. 4th and Prospect in downtown Cleveland. As Dante Boccuzzi’s newest restaurant, the menu draws upon Chef Boccuzzi’s worldwide award-winning culinary career, which includes serving as the executive chef at Nobu in Milan, where he worked directly with Nobu Matsuhisa and Giorgio Armani at the flagship establishment. **Validation for parking through East 4th Street Valet is available upon request.
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  • JulieVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Best steak and king crab! Oysters were delicious! Christopher was an awesome server! Manager amazing as well, checking on us to make sure everything was above par. Overall amazing, thank you Rocco and staff!
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    FahrenheitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown Cleveland
    4.4
  • Connor
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Fantastic experience at The Venetian. Joey, our waiter, was professional, timely, helpful, and personable. He made our Valentine’s Day dinner very special. Also, Bob who looked to be one of the managers was fantastic. He came over to our table and made us feel welcomed and we had a nice conversation with him. Their hospitality and attention to detail was unmatched. The food was also INCREDIBLE. We did the pasta trio and wow that was the best pasta we ever had. We are looking forward to coming back soon!
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    Il VenetianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Downtown Cleveland
    4.9
  • Daniel
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    For it being Valentine’s Day, all I can say is they really did an amazing job. Not just saying it, but it really was, amazing waiting staff, and quick and execellent food. To see the least it’s a must have when going to little Italy!
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    La Dolce Vita - ClevelandPrice: Moderate• Italian• Little Italy
    4.8
  • SaharVIP
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 9 Feb 2025
    We had the seven vegetable salad and the scallops to start. Scallops, along with all the accoutrements that came with it, were phenomenal. Even the complimentary bread was fantastic, served with hummus. For entrees, we had the duck and the lamb, both were amazing. The skin of the duckbreast was crispy and melted in your mouth, the lamb shank fell off the bone. They were out of the dessert we wanted but the server came up with a solution that accommodated us nicely.
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    DANTEPrice: Expensive• American• Tremont
    4.7
  • Michael
    Cleveland / Akron / Canton •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 8 Feb 2025
    I had the rainbow trout rollintini I guess you’d call it with  cauliflower, and roasted potatoes.  also had for appetizer grilled octopus and a tomato onion leaf lettuce salad delicious as always. 😊🇮🇹🍷
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    Valerio's RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Little Italy
    4.9
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