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Maxi’s Bistro, Cleveland, OH

Maxi’s Bistro

4.6
4.6
335 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Nestled in the heart of Cleveland’s Historic Little Italy, Maxi’s embodies a vibrant atmosphere and a welcoming ambiance. We are open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner.

Our main level offers guests the opportunity to interact in a casual and upbeat setting or to partake in the dynamic liveliness of the bar. The cozy and intimate upstairs level seats 50 people comfortably and can be booked for events such as meetings, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, graduations, presentations and more. Our fully enclosed and heated garden patio provides a relaxed and comfortable dining experience while the sidewalk tables allow for a most spectacular view of Little Italy.

Whether you are looking for a place to dine before going to The Cleveland Orchestra concert or searching for the perfect location to share a conversation, Maxi’s welcomes you to enjoy dinner, an appetizer, a glass of wine at the bar, a Peroni while the game is going on, or even an espresso with a San Pellegrino for a caffeine push.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (216) 421-1500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 335 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maxi's Bistro offers a delightful Italian dining experience in Little Italy. Known for its "fantastic food" and "first-class service," guests rave about the "amazing" lobster pasta and "outstanding" calamari. The lovely patio adds to the charming ambiance. With attentive staff and flavorful dishes, it's a must-visit spot!

335 Reviews
  1. Kristie

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious! Service was outstanding! Thank you!

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  2. Rebekah

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, desserts, wine and atmosphere. Perfect for a date night, and a great location before a concert/event in University Circle. $10 cash parking in church parking lot close to restaurant, or valet is also an option.

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  3. Rick

    Jacksonville

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was very average. American Italian, not very well presented. Very nice people at the restaurant. And a nice decor. Parking was a nightmare. We spent only an hour there, but the parking charge for the valet across the street was $18. Would not return. 

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  4. Ray

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrating your Mom's 92nd Birthday can be challenging unless you eat lunch at Maxi's! Tarek was an outstanding server, the food was over-the-top delicious, and the ambiance was befitting of what one might expect of a steady player in the community of Little Italy. The muscles in white wine and garlic sauce, as were the tantalizing thin slivers of garlic in the broth, were steamed to perfection. I'm not sure if Mom had ever eaten a muscle before, yet once tempted, she crushed half of the appetizer with a huge grin on her face. It seemed as if she was a kid in a candy store...... The sauteed Escarole was even better. Thankfully, there was plenty of fresh Italian bread to sop up the "pot licker" or broth from the muscles and delicious remnants from the Escarole. Each one of us had different salads consisting of a mixed greens salad with fresh garden vegetables and thinly sliced smoked salmon, a beautiful marriage of tiny mozzarella balls with tomatoes, basil, EVO, and balsamic vinegar, and a similar salad consisting of vice ripe tomatoes, capers, red onions and the same delightful anointment of the salad components with EVO and balsamic vinegar. Tarek and his support team provided outstanding service, including beverages that never needed refilling, prompt removal of dirty plates, the presentation of clean flatware for each course, and respectful Birthday salutations for Mom. This kitchen crew highlighted their ability to finesse outstanding ingredients onto the individual plates. The kitchen appeared well-run, clean, and filled with professional culinarians. So many places fail to see the simplicity of marrying outstanding, high-quality ingredients in reasonable quantities with simple preparations. Maxi's GETS IT! BRAVO!!

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  5. Kathleen

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good service . Good choices from pizza to pasta to entrees.

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  6. tracy

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stuffed peppers, calamari and Bolognese Pappardelle were all phenomenal 😊

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  7. William

    Cleveland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely fabulous. The service was great

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  8. Elizabeth

    Cleveland

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on October 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very enjoyable evening. Loved people watching from our table. Shrimp pasta was very good. Mozzarella/tomato salad was disappointing. Too many tomatoes and not enough mozzarella. I would definitely return.

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  9. Sally

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a treat when we head to the Hill. We went For an early lunch/dinner. Cocktails were perfect, the hot peppers are some of the best and I was hankering for a great meatball. Spot on with food and service!

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  10. Don

    Indiana

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've been to Cleveland twice and dined here both times. Fantastic, made from scratch food and a great wine list.

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FAQs

Maxi’s Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (216) 421-1500.

Maxi’s Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maxi’s Bistro

12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    University Circle
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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