Guarino's - Cleveland

Place was beautiful and full of history! Food was good but portions were fairly small.

Being first generation Italian, I have high standards for Italian food. I would not take relatives from Italy here. The patio is nice though and the interior feels like you're in a scene from Goodfellas. Parking is a pain but then that's Little Italy for you. The servers are probably all college students so set your expectations based on that.

We ordered take away. The scrod and veg were very good. The wedding soup and pizza were inedible. They had a very bad taste/aftertaste to them. Husband said the atmosphere inside was pleasant as was the owner. We won’t be going back though.

I love this joint. You want fancy modern interior and all that hoopla not the spot for you. Want nonnas kitchen vibes with a quaint cozy feel and some of the best Italian food you’ve ever had , you come here. I have never made a trip to Cleveland before without stopping here and will be back again august 2nd. This is always one of my favourite meals of the year

So I read the reviews and I liked that it’s the oldest Italian restaurant in Cleveland so I said to my friend let’s goooo! So off we went . I’m a born and bread Ny city boy so we know Italian and not disparaging Cleveland as you have your fair share of Italians as well and much respect to your town . We walked in and the atmosphere was great . I felt like we were in my grandmas house … Awesome vibe . Our server came around and if I could adopt her as my personal waitress every where I go I would … Mary Lou you’re awesome . We asked her opinion and we got it … she even told us what people love even if she didn’t like it … I’m with you Mary Lou I don’t like capers and too much salt as well. My business partner got the Fried Calamari and the Alfredo with shrimp and he was fully engulfed in both .. Bravo. I got the Veal parm after going back and forth on 3 items but I knew in my heart I wanted the veal parm . But secretly I wanted the lasagna . I told Mary Lou I was tempted to order the lasagna but I knew I couldn’t eat it…. And bam a few minutes later a little side of lasagna came over … who does that ??? Mary Lou that’s who does it she’s a queen. 27 years as a waitress please make sure she gets a raise !! lol. In the end I was stuffed and ready roll out the front door but I walked lol to the parking lot where the parking attendant was watching making sure no one was stealing the peaches off the tree. lol seriously a peach tree in the parking lot.. I can’t wait to see what they cook with that… Thank you Guarinos for a great meal and I will be back the next time I’m in the city …. Long live the red sauce joints ….. great job Guarinos and especially to you Mary Lou !!