Il Venetian is a modern Italian fine dining restaurant in Cleveland highlighting fresh hand-made dishes and locally sourced ingredients. We feature over 200 wines, fresh pasta made daily, scratch-made breads, prime steaks, and fresh seafood specialties. Above all, we offer a commitment to make food with love and care like they do in Italy. The interior of Il Venetian is a collaboration of both local and Italian designers. Much of the artwork, chandeliers, sculptures, and glasswork was imported directly from Venice and other Italian cities. The room is meant to be elegant yet comfortable; classic yet eclectic. Whether you’re celebrating a major milestone or discussing important business, Il Venetian invites you to come enjoy.
Classic Italian fare & drinks in an elevated dining room with high ceilings & natural light. Based on 286 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
100 St Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114
Phone: (216) 241-4800
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Hours
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–2:30 PM, 4:30–10 PM |
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Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Chris
Dinner was delectable from start to finish. Hubby & I enjoyed the calamari fritti for starters & for entrees we had the cheese ravioli & agnolotti. The portions were fairly large so we didn’t have room for dessert; however, they had several scrumptious options to chose from as I couldn’t help myself from viewing the menu. While I can’t recall the names of the cocktails we had, they were well made as our server helped us select a couple according to our preferences (that were on the sweeter side). The restaurant is exquisitely decorated and it was crowded for a Saturday evening, so I highly recommend making reservations.
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Chrissy
We went for my partners 30th birthday. Overall had a great experience. The staff was super attentive. Hostess was super nice and apologetic when seating us with people in the way. The food was great though! I loved the seafood pasta that I ordered. My partner had the pork chop. Super moist!Everything tasted amazing. Even the desert. Overall had a great exp here. It was quiet loud so don’t expect to be able to converse a whole ton since the sound bounces. But still a great place for special occasions.
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Anwar Sadek
If you’re looking for a fantastic dining experience in the heart of Cleveland Downtown, look no further than II Venetian. This amazing restaurant has it all – from incredible food to impeccable service and a beautiful atmosphere.
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Deitra Wilson
A friend and I came for our birthday lunch. The general manager Bob Humphrey and waitress Krystal were excellent. The food and wine were excellent. This is one of the best restaurants in downtown Cleveland! I would recommend this restaurant to any one!
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Kathy H
“It feels like we are on vacation in Italy, not here in Cleveland” said my friend. Highly stylized tasteful decor and delicious food. We listened to Cleveland Scene Magazine and ordered the hand made gnocchi – it was perfect!!!! We also had a burrata salad with the sun dried tomato purée – fabulous flavor and textures!!!! One friend had the tagliatelle and veggies – very good. The bread was amazing too! Desserts were good – olive oil cake for someone without a sweet tooth and the chocolate cake for a chocolate lover – not sweet but still so decadent. Drinks were good also – the old fashioned came out smoking :)!
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Sam Weitzel
Had an amazing dinner. Atmosphere, service, and food were all amazing, my favorite dish being the veal agnolotti, which was just amazing!
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Jason Langella
Homemade pasta, impeccable customer service, and unobstructed views of the kitchen make Il Venetian one of the best restaurants in Cleveland. Chef Alberto and the staff do an amazing job.
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Danielle Easton
We had an amazing time dining on a Saturday evening. The only thing I would change is the amount of food I could eat! The atmosphere is charming and elegant. It is not too loud even when full. We made reservations easily on open table and I made a note that it was my boyfriends birthday and they brought him out these cream puffs with a birthday message! Our server was wondering and attentive, my water was never empty for more than a moment! You will absolutely want to take your time eating here so you can experience all of the courses. We arrived for a late dinner around 8 and left around close at 11pm. We started off with the eggplant rollatini and wagyu beef appetizers. They were both delicious. They also served bread and oil for dipping which was perfect. I ordered the rack of veal (medium) which is served with scalloped potatoes and broccoli. My boyfriend ordered the veal Parmesan which is served with spaghetti. We got to try some of the other pasta dishes as well. Now when I tell you this veal was to DIE FOR, I am not kidding. Both of our veals were cooked perfectly. Mine was lightly crunchy on the outside and the inside was just a little pink (exactly how I wanted it) and melted in my mouth. I have had veal many times before (even in Italy) and this was hands down the best I’ve ever had. The desserts were just as good. The tiramisu and gelato were both amazing. Every time I took bite of something my first thought was “OMG!” The drinks were equally as good. I had a glass of Prosecco, and a Bellini which was delicious. My boyfriend had a very cool smoked bourbon drink that they serve with a cover and then let out real wood smell. Overall, our experience was amazing. It was definitely worth the amount of money spent on this meal. You get what you pay for! Also, special shout out to Chef Jose for making our apps and other dishes!
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Texas Spine & Sports Rehab
Fine dining and great Italian dishes are the norm here. The customer service was great. We ate on a Monday night so it was not very busy. They sat us at a small table but we had room for the appetizer and main entree. The Rigatoni and the Seafood spaghetti was amazing. The drinks were delicious and potent. The ambience was very nice and the restaurant was very clean. We will be back on our next trip.
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Spac Attack
Food was amazing! Make sure you try the grilled octopus, one of our favorite dishes. Plus the cocktails are above standard. Desserts were unique and deliscious. Will visit again. On a side note, many of the dishes reminded me of Lockkeepers in Valley View for those that frequent there.
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