Bar Italia Lakewood, Ohio

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   Megan

   VIP

   Cleveland

   25 reviews

   5.0

   25 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food! Never disappoints and already made my next reservation
   

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   Lydia

   Cleveland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love bar italia. The food is always great, service is awesome, and everyone is so knowledgeable if there are any questions on menu items or wine. This is one of our favorite places to go!
   

   Bar Italia Lakewood, OhioResponded 3 days ago

   Lydia, Thanks for the great review! Its makes our Day to hear your positive feedback. We look forward to seeing you again soon, Belinda Martin, GM
   

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   Brian

   Toronto

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Had a decent meal the time before. So decided to go back. This time I ordered the short rib garganelli. It tasted like someone just pour an entire glass of wine over it when they plate it. So much alcohol that’s not cooked off, it’s like eating pasta that’s just dipped in wine. Absolutely horrible tasting. On the plus side, the server offer to expedite another dish for me. But my appetite was ruined. So just ended up having an appetizer meatballs. Which was ok. Nothing spectacular though. However, the grilled bread that came with the meatballs was so burnt that’s giving out an unpleasant smell and it’s not edible (one side of it is like charcoals). Absolute disaster…. Don’t think I’ll go back again.
   

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   Dajana

   VIP

   Cleveland

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I had the pleasure of being served by Allison, and I can confidently say her service was absolutely exceptional. From the moment I was seated, she made me feel welcomed and attended to with genuine care. Her attention to detail and thoughtful recommendations made my experience even more enjoyable. Not only was she friendly and approachable, but her efficiency and professionalism were top-notch. It’s rare to encounter someone who truly goes above and beyond to ensure every need is met with a smile. I’ll definitely be returning because of Allison’s outstanding service—she truly made the experience unforgettable as always!
   

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   Christine

   Cleveland

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very nice meal from country bread with ricotta (though a little too much cheese if that’s possible), pasta Genovese and especially good tiramisu. Excellent server Sarah M. Nice ambience-lively but not too loud. Their brunch is good too!
   

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   Nate

   Cleveland

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   I made a reservation @ 6pm for 2 in December for my girlfriends birthday and when we showed up we were told our table was not ready and we had to wait outside in the 30 degree weather. I was especially disappointed because when I made this reservation online there is a section that states different size parties can only be seated at the table for a certain amount of hours, meaning we should have had no issue with getting our table. We waited 10 minutes outside before we got too cold and went inside and waited another five minutes for them to clean the table. Once seated it took 15 minutes for someone to bring us water, and then after bringing our drinks we didn't see out waitress for another 15 minutes to order. All in all we were very disappointed with the experience, food was decent. My pizza was a little under cooked in the middle. Edit - I misheard the woman as there was only pasta on the floor
   

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   Donna

   Chicago

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this restaurant! Everything is great: food, service, atmosphere, great!
   

   Bar Italia Lakewood, OhioResponded on 8 December 2024

   Donna, Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you had an overall great dining experience with us and we can not wait to see you again, Belinda Martin, GM
   

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   Tappi

   Cleveland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 5 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing service and food! Did not have to wait long at all even during dinner time.
   

   Bar Italia Lakewood, OhioResponded 3 days ago

   Tappi, Thank you for taking a moment to leave your review and comment. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed dining with us and look forward to seeing you back soon, Belinda Martin, GM
   

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   Lisa

   VIP

   Cleveland

   23 reviews

   5.0

   23 reviews

   Dined on 3 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Love this neighborhood hood place- always a solid experience. The zoodles bolognese is out of this world. Clancy is the best!!! Will be back again soon.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    Cleveland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Went with our family to celebrate our sons Birthday, the food was excellent our server was very nice ,although the experience was not enjoyable due to there heating problem where they weren't able to get the heating company to fix the issue of no heat in that area of there building.that evening, and sitting near the front ever time someone walked into the front door the cold air would blow rite near our table. We had to keep our coats on to stay somewhat warm.and the bathroom was like a cooler when you walked in there you can see your steam from your breath that's how cold it was.so our experience wasn't that Enjoyable. I would like to go back and see how our experience would be when they get the heating issue fixed.
    

    Bar Italia Lakewood, OhioResponded on 4 December 2024

    Thank you for your feedback. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests, every visit. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your meals and service. It is unfortunate that the heat was not working properly during your visit. We apologize for your discomfort and understand that it changed your perspective of your dining experience. Please be assured that the heat was repaired as soon as possible and we have a warm and cozy dining room once again, Belinda Martin, GM
    

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