Il Venetian is a trusted Italian restaurant in Cleveland, OH, known for classic Italian flavors, warm hospitality, and an inviting dining experience that keeps guests coming back.
With a 4.70-star rating from 549 reviews, this Cleveland Italian restaurant is a favorite for memorable meals, expertly crafted great cocktails, rich great coffee, indulgent great dessert, and a thoughtfully selected great wine list.
Whether you're planning a relaxed lunch, a special night out, or a gathering with friends and family, Il Venetian delivers the kind of high-quality Italian dining that makes every visit feel worth savoring. Guests also appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and convenient accessibility features, including a wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
For anyone seeking a top-rated Italian restaurant in Cleveland, OH, Il Venetian offers flavorful cuisine, attentive service, and a polished dining experience that blends comfort, quality, and local charm.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Hot cherry pepper, pomodoro sauce, lemon-herb aioli
House-made ricotta, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce
Arugula, black truffle, parmigiano
Creamy golden polenta, parmigiano
Selection of artisan salumi, cheeses, pickled vegetable, seasonal mostarda
Cup of the soup of the day
Bowl of the soup of the day
White anchovies, Red Cow Parmigiano, focaccia croutons, traditional dressing
Poached gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, heirloom tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Arugula, whipped goat cheese, crispy shallot, toasted pistachios, citrus vinaigrette
Sicilian pistachios, BW baby arugula, shaved fennel, pomegranate vinaigrette
Seasonal greens, gorgonzola, roasted pepper, tomato, pickled onion, focaccia croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Spring greens, cannellini beans, lemon Dijon vinaigrette
Our family's braised pork Sunday Sugo with meatballs, simmered 18 hours
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams Fra-diavolo sauce
Seasonal wild mushrooms, herbs
Veal stuffed agnolotti, Sicilian pistachio sauce, Sapore Del Piave (aged 16 month)
Eggplant, oregano, tomato, mozzarella
Poached in olive oil and herbs, squash puree, fregola sarda, broccolini
Mozzarella, spaghetti pomodoro
Potato gratinato, broccolini, black truffle sauce
Chicken breast, fontina cheese, pickled shallots, Calabrian pepperoncini aioli, arugula, rosemary focaccia
Celery root puree, roasted cauliflower, wilted arugula
Bell & Evans organic roasted breast, prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella, fingerling potatoes, spinach, mushroom pan sauce
Warm chocolate budino, Tahitian vanilla gelato, raspberry coulis
Sorrento limoncello cream, vanilla crumbs
Side of spaghetti and pomodoro.
Sautéed peppers and onions.
Hot cherry pepper, pomodoro sauce, lemon-herb aioli
House-made ricotta, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce
Arugula, black truffle, parmigiano
Creamy golden polenta, parmigiano
Selection of artisan salumi, cheeses, pickled vegetable, seasonal mostarda
Cup of the soup of the day
Bowl of the soup of the day
Selection of artisan salumi, cheeses, pickled vegetable, seasonal mostarda
Hot cherry pepper, pomodoro sauce, lemon-herb aioli
House-made ricotta, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce
Creamy golden polenta, parmigiano
Arugula, black truffle, parmigiano
Bowl of the soup of the day
White anchovies, Red Cow Parmigiano, focaccia croutons, traditional dressing
Poached gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, heirloom tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Arugula, whipped goat cheese, crispy shallot, toasted pistachios, citrus vinaigrette
Sicilian pistachios, BW baby arugula, shaved fennel, pomegranate vinaigrette
Seasonal greens, gorgonzola, roasted pepper, tomato, pickled onion, focaccia croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Spring greens, cannellini beans, lemon Dijon vinaigrette
White anchovies, Red Cow Parmigiano, focaccia croutons, traditional dressing
Arugula, whipped goat cheese, crispy shallot, toasted pistachios, citrus vinaigrette
Sicilian pistachios, BW baby arugula, shaved fennel, pomegranate vinaigrette
Seasonal greens, gorgonzola, roasted pepper, tomato, pickled onion, focaccia croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Poached gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, heirloom tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Poached gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, heirloom tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Our family's braised pork Sunday Sugo with meatballs, simmered 18 hours
Shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams Fra-diavolo sauce
Seasonal wild mushrooms, herbs
Veal stuffed agnolotti, Sicilian pistachio sauce, Sapore Del Piave (aged 16 month)
Eggplant, oregano, tomato, mozzarella
Veal stuffed agnolotti, Sicilian pistachio sauce, Sapore Del Piave (aged 16 month)
Seasonal wild mushrooms, herbs
1/2 Maine lobster tail, calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams Fra-diavolo sauce (loose tomato, white wine sauce). *Prepared with spice*.
Our family's braised pork Sunday Sugo with meatballs, simmered 18 hours
Eggplant, oregano, tomato, mozzarella
Poached in olive oil and herbs, squash puree, fregola sarda, broccolini
Mozzarella, spaghetti pomodoro
Potato gratinato, broccolini, black truffle sauce
Chicken breast, fontina cheese, pickled shallots, Calabrian pepperoncini aioli, arugula, rosemary focaccia
Celery root puree, roasted cauliflower, wilted arugula
Bell & Evans organic roasted breast, prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella, fingerling potatoes, spinach, mushroom pan sauce
Poached in olive oil and herbs, squash puree, fregola sarda, broccolini
Celery root puree, roasted cauliflower, wilted arugula
Bell & Evans organic roasted breast, prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella, fingerling potatoes, spinach, mushroom pan sauce
Mozzarella, spaghetti pomodoro
Bone-in veal chop, pounded, breaded and pan-fried. With mozzarella & spaghetti pomodoro
Bone-in grilled rack of veal, mushrooms and black truffle cream sauce, truffle scalloped potatoes, broccolini
Potato gratinato, broccolini, black truffle sauce
with crisp potatoes, broccolini, black truffle sauce
Peperonata, pancetta potatoes, lemon-herb EVOO
Warm chocolate budino, Tahitian vanilla gelato, raspberry coulis
Sorrento limoncello cream, vanilla crumbs
Warm chocolate budino, Tahitian vanilla gelato, raspberry coulis
Sorrento limoncello cream, vanilla crumbs
Side of spaghetti and pomodoro.
Sautéed peppers and onions.
Side of spaghetti and pomodoro.
Sautéed peppers and onions.
Selection of artisan salumi, cheeses, pickled vegetable, seasonal mostarda
Hot cherry pepper, pomodoro sauce, lemon-herb aioli
House-made ricotta, mozzarella, pomodoro sauce
Creamy golden polenta, parmigiano
Arugula, black truffle, parmigiano
Bowl of the soup of the day
White anchovies, Red Cow Parmigiano, focaccia croutons, traditional dressing
Arugula, whipped goat cheese, crispy shallot, toasted pistachios, citrus vinaigrette
Sicilian pistachios, BW baby arugula, shaved fennel, pomegranate vinaigrette
Seasonal greens, gorgonzola, roasted pepper, tomato, pickled onion, focaccia croutons, balsamic vinaigrette
Poached gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, heirloom tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Poached gulf shrimp, avocado, red onion, heirloom tomato, lemon vinaigrette
Veal stuffed agnolotti, Sicilian pistachio sauce, Sapore Del Piave (aged 16 month)
Seasonal wild mushrooms, herbs
1/2 Maine lobster tail, calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams Fra-diavolo sauce (loose tomato, white wine sauce). *Prepared with spice*.
Our family's braised pork Sunday Sugo with meatballs, simmered 18 hours
Eggplant, oregano, tomato, mozzarella
Poached in olive oil and herbs, squash puree, fregola sarda, broccolini
Celery root puree, roasted cauliflower, wilted arugula
Bell & Evans organic roasted breast, prosciutto, eggplant, mozzarella, fingerling potatoes, spinach, mushroom pan sauce
Mozzarella, spaghetti pomodoro
Bone-in veal chop, pounded, breaded and pan-fried. With mozzarella & spaghetti pomodoro
Bone-in grilled rack of veal, mushrooms and black truffle cream sauce, truffle scalloped potatoes, broccolini
Potato gratinato, broccolini, black truffle sauce
with crisp potatoes, broccolini, black truffle sauce
Peperonata, pancetta potatoes, lemon-herb EVOO
Warm chocolate budino, Tahitian vanilla gelato, raspberry coulis
Sorrento limoncello cream, vanilla crumbs
Side of spaghetti and pomodoro.
Sautéed peppers and onions.
Hear from our valued guests
We’re locals and come here all the time, and it’s amazing every single visit; but our most recent experience was on a whole different level! My parents came in from NYC to celebrate their wedding anniversary, and they were absolutely blown away. From the moment we sat down, Bob (the manager) and Aiden (our server) made the night unforgettable. The service, the attention to detail, and the sheer warmth they showed were outstanding. And the food; wow! The pasta, the steak, the bread, the drinks, everything was perfection. Thank you, Bob, for making my parents’ anniversary celebration truly special. We are so grateful!
Found this place on OpenTable as I looking for an Italian restaurant with a nicer ambiance and was happy to find IL Venetian just across the street from the convention center. Wasn't able to make a resy so took my chance with a walk-in since I was solo and was actually sat at a nice table by the manager. Beautiful white tablecloths and fine dining touches at the table, staff is very attentive to the small details all the way down to cutlery placement and menu suggestions. They have an extensive wine menu & the food menu is very planned out with a good amount of options without being overwhelming. Nice touch of anchovies on my Ceasar salad, LOVED the puree and chili oil(?) on the charred octopus and the ravioli with sauce was DELICIOUS with so much lobster inside & lovely crab vodka sauce. A meal like this in L.A. would be so overpriced but with wine my meal onlu came to about $85. I recommend a reservation for sure. The dining room is really beautiful but they do have a very nice enclosed patio right next to the front door. Would absolutely come back here again when I'm in town.
I just got into town and decide to eat at the bar. John was the bartender, and he was fantastic. Great service and great attitude. Gave me recommendations for things to do in town and was overall very pleasant to talk to. The food itself was also very good. The gnocchi and cheesecake were chefs kiss. Happy with my experience.
FRESH! Every bite of food was a journey of tantilizing fun for the taste buds. Aiden , our server was professional, kind, and knew the menu by heart. His recommendations were spit on. He made our evening so enjoyable. Damir, the wine sommelier gave us a recommendation of a Sicilian wine that paired incredibly with our meal. He was so knowledgeable and patient and the wine he picked complemented the food beyond words. This is a Cleveland absolute must if you visit the city.
We recently celebrated our anniversary at Il Venetian, and it was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable — warm, attentive, and truly made us feel like royalty. The food was outstanding. The restaurant itself is stunning, with an elegant atmosphere that made our night even more memorable. Il Venetian went above and beyond, and we can’t wait to return. Highly recommend for a special occasion or an unforgettable night out.
Visited for my significant others birthday dinner, was not disappointed! The service was prompt and affable, and made sure we had everything we needed. Lots of wine options, and the calamari appetizer was delicious. Our servers, Clancy and Jesus were attentive, knowledgeable, and very kind. The 60 South Salmon was delicious and well portioned. My partner was treated to a complementary birthday dessert. Great night, great restaurant, will definitely come back.
Had an early dinner reservation, every staff member was attentive and helpful. The octopus was everything I wanted, the sides were a good portion and delicious as well . Their signature smoked old fashion with Mezcal was exceptional. Well done!
The best Caesar salad I’ve ever had! It was incredibly fresh, perfectly crunchy, and simply delicious. The portion was big enough for two people, and the kitchen split it for us beautifully. Our waitress, Angie, was fantastic. She gave very helpful recommendations and was super efficient and attentive. Great food and great service made for a wonderful experience. I will definitely be back!
We celebrated my wife's birthday here, and honestly the place had me entering like I was arriving for a premiere! The ambiance is luxurious and dramatic but still inviting, very main character energy. I really appreciated the mocktail offering that was so delicious without being overly sugary. We shared an arugala, fig, and walnut salad along with Antipasto Il Venetian. The meats, cheeses, and picked vegetables were superbly generous and the mostarda was an amazing glossy jewel of the board. For dinner I had Spaghetti Fra Diavolo, a meal that didn't just arrive at the table; it announced itself! My wife's Lobster Ravioli was rich, lush, buttery pastas in an elegant sauce. Each bite a slow savory unfolding of pure flavor. Affogato and a chef's special dessert of popcorn flavored ice cream topped the evening. We're already excited for the next meal!
From the hostess, to the manager and to our waiter Jesus this one of the best experiences we have ever had. They are all so polite and great at what they do. Dinner started off with bread and an olive oil and spices dip. We ordered the chicken Parm, as well as the rigatoni with pork, sausage and meatballs. The sauce, Pasta and meatballs are all made in house and were so delicious. For drinks, my wife had an espresso martini, and I had the strawberry Mojito and both were spot on. For dessert, my wife got the tiramisu and I got the Panna cotta. Both desserts tasted fresh and are simply amazing. When we booked our reservation And asked if we were celebrating a special occasion to which we replied are our 19th wedding anniversary. Everyone went out of their way to Not only say happy anniversary, but to make sure our dinner was a special event. Do yourself a favor and if you’re in the Cleveland area, stop by this restaurant as you will not be disappointed. Thank you to everyone there who made our dinner so special.
Common questions about Il Venetian
Il Venetian is located at 100 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114, United States, Cleveland, OH, United States.
You can reach Il Venetian by calling +1 216-241-4800.
Il Venetian has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 549 customer reviews.
Il Venetian features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Il Venetian features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Il Venetian features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Il Venetian features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Il Venetian features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Private dining room, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Il Venetian features the following dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Il Venetian features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Il Venetian features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Il Venetian features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Il Venetian features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Il Venetian features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Il Venetian features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Valet parking.
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