Guarino's Restaurant

I went to this restaurant as a last minute change of plans. I was originally going to go to the restaurant next door, but there was no parking and this place offered valet parking. I also decided to choose the restaurant because the Valet Driver informed me that this Italian Restaurant is over 100 years old. So I figured it had to be good food if this place has been around for that long. And OMG was I right! 😁 The food there was to die for! 🤤 I'm not even joking when I say I have never in my life tasted food that good! 🥰 And the whole atmosphere of the place was amazing! The place isn't very big but when you first walk in there is live music- people playing Guitar, Cello, Saxophone and other instruments. There's a beautiful bar to your left, and tables scattered all throughout the back. They even have these cute candles at every table! I brought my 3-year-old with me and my date to the restaurant, he was super fussy and acting like a typical three-year-old, but the staff were so helpful bringing him crackers and juice while we waited for our food. Oh let me also mention that they have an incredible menu, I highly recommend the Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken. Trust me when I say you won't be disappointed! Their wine is a 10 out of 10 and they also have a lasagna that mentions on the menu that it's a very old recipe and yes it's also very tasty! 🤤 This was probably one of the coolest nicest best tasting restaurant that I've ever been too, oh and I almost forgot to mention it was also affordable as well! What more could u ask for in a restaurant? This place has you covered! From the time you pull up till the time you leave, you're in good hands!

Amazing experience in Little Italy! The food was spectacular and I've already asked my husband to make it a tradition to eat here when we visit Cleveland. The veal saltimbocca was easily one of the best meals I've ever had and lemon mascarpone cake was light and fresh. The patio was closed when we visited, but we've heard it's wonderful and hope to try it on a future visit. The interior is maybe a bit dated, but still welcoming and great for a date night.

Having grown up with Italian immigrant parents and living in Italy for 8 years, I don't normally eat in Italian restaurants. I'm almost always disappointed. However, the linguine with frutti di mare was pretty good. The pasta was overcooked, but I know Americans like it that way. The antipasto plate was also quite good. The ambiance is very nostalgic and vintage. I loved that! We had lunch outside. It was very pretty and cozy.

So glad I chose to visit this 100+ family establishment, excellent food and service from pleasant Marylou who was attentive and available throughout our mealThis restaurant set the mood with its lovely romantic decor and perfect selection of music! And they serve bracciole! I will surely revisit when we come back to town!

We were at the Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy and wanted a sit down meal. We were blown away by Guarino's. Half our party of 4 are Italian so they can be picky about good Italian food. The guys had chicken parm, I had lasagna and my SIL had fettuccine Alfredo. The guys loved the chicken parm. My lasagna was the BEST I've ever had. I normally don't order it at restaurants because it disappoints me. This lasagna was large, (tall and wide) and I have a small appetite but I finished it! It was that good. The Alfredo was STUPID GOOD! My hub has been to Alfredo's in NYC and said this is every bit as good. We HIGHLY recommend Guarino's for authentic Italian food in an atmosphere that makes you feel like you're in the 1940's. Beautiful setting. Great highly professional wait staff. And good cocktails too. I regret not taking pictures of our food. But we're going back soon.

They have a relaxing and very pretty outdoor patio area in the back of the restaurant. It is such a pleasant atmosphere for having lunch. I haven't been there for dinner, but I expect dinner might be just as nice if not nicer, as they have string lights, which adds so much to the atmosphere! The food is so delicious, too, especially the calamari, which was lightly fried. Another positive is that Guarino's has its own parking lot, which makes it really easy, as opposed to having to find a spot elsewhere. The only disappointment is that they cook the eggplant dishes in a vegetable oil/olive oil combo, instead of 100% olive oil, which surprised me since this restaurant is in Little Italy! I am Italian, and I, my mother and grandmother, would never cook eggplant in anything but olive oil!🇮🇹

First time here and had a great night. Free valet parking lot was awesome due to traffic congestion. Got the stuffed olives and bruschetta apps and both were excellent. The veal parm was good but could have been better with more seasoning. Waitress brought us 1 round of drinks but never offered refills. Other guests in our party loved their entrees. Next time I will try the lasagna.