Maxi’s Bistro

Name: Maxi’s Bistro
Address: 12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH, United States, 44106-1923
Telephone: (216) 421-1500
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

340 Reviews

$30 and under

Bistro

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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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Dining areas

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
Website
http://maxisbistro.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923
Neighbourhood
University Circle
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Popular dishes

Little Neck Clams (One Dozen)US$17.00
Sauteed in a white wine and garlic sauce or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
CalamariUS$16.00
Lightly dusted with flour & flash fried, then sauteed in olive oil with fresh garlic, oregano, lemon juice, and fresh tomato basil sauce
Bruschetta Classico (5 Pieces)US$12.00
Garlic toast with tomatoes, red onion, parsley, olive oil, and lemon juice
Bruschetta Rustica (5 Pieces)US$14.00
Garlic toast, with roasted red pepper coulis, goat cheese, kalamata olives, and parmesan cheese
Bruschetta al Salmone (5 Pieces)US$15.00
Garlic toast, with Mascarpone cheese, capers and smoked salmon
Fried Fresh Mozzarella (8 Pieces)US$15.00
Breaded and served on a bed of fresh tomato basil sauce, topped with Parmesan cheese
Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers (2 Peppers)US$15.00
Stuffed with Italian Sausage, breadcrumbs, and parmesan cheese, served on a bed of fresh tomato basil sauce
Stewed TripeUS$15.00
With Carrots and celery, finished in a fresh tomato basil sauce, topped with parmesan cheese
Sauteed Frog LegsUS$16.00
Sauteed with fresh & roasted garlic, parsley, and butter
Escargot de BourgogneUS$15.00
With garlic, parsley, butter, and portabella mushrooms
MusselsUS$16.00
Sautéed in a white wine and garlic sauce or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
CauliflowerUS$14.00
Roasted and tossed with jalepeno sauce
Sauteed EscaroleUS$14.00
In olive oil with fresh garlic, fresh tomato basil sauce, and Parmesan cheese
Prosciuttto PlatterUS$17.00
Prosciutto di Parma, Asiago cheese, Sicilian green olives, garlic Toast

Salads

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil SaladUS$13.00
Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Tomato, Red Onion & Caper SaladUS$10.00
Tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Mixed MesclunUS$10.00
Young, small greens with sun dried tomatoes and a side of balsamic vinaigrette
Arugula SaladUS$12.00
rugula, red onion, pecorino romano, tossed with oil and lemon vinaigrette
Burrata CheeseUS$14.00
Served with sliced tomatoes, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil vinaigrette

Pastas & Entreés

Linguine with MeatballsUS$18.00
In a fresh tomato basil sauce with beef & pork meatballs. Topped with parmesan cheese
Calamari PastaUS$22.00
In a light tomato basil sauce with linguine, escarole, roasted red pepper and fresh garlic. Topped with parmesan cheese
Clams PastaUS$22.00
Tossed with linguine, in a white wine and garlic sauce, or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
Spinach RavioliUS$20.00
Stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, in a tomato basil & cream sauce. Topped with parmesan cheese
Penne Pasta CarbonaraUS$22.00
In a cream sauce with sweet peas & proschiutto, topped with parmesan cheese
Mussels PastaUS$20.00
Tossed with linguine, in a white wine & garlic sauce or in a fresh tomato basil sauce
Shrimp MarinaraUS$22.00
Tossed with fettuccine in a tomato basil sauce. Topped with fresh basil
Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenUS$22.00
In a nutmeg cream sauce with grilled chicken breast. Topped with parmesan cheese
Bolognese with PapparedelleUS$22.00
Pork, beef and pancetta based sauce, tossed with papparedelle and topped with Parmesan cheese
Lobster RavioliUS$25.00
Tossed in a Cognac cream sauce with fresh tomatoes and basil. Topped with Parmesan cheese
FarfalleUS$22.00
With Italian sausage, hot banana peppers, red & green bell peppers, garlic & tomato basil sauce. Topped with Parmesan cheese
Cavatelli with MeatballsUS$18.00
In a fresh tomato basil sauce with beef and pork meatballs. Topped with Parmesan cheese
Penne Pasta alla FlaviaUS$22.00
In a vodka, cream, and tomato basil sauce, with shrimp and hot crushed red pepper. Topped with Parmesan cheese

Pizzas

14 inches, with 8 slices

Margherita PizzaUS$18.00
Butter, garlic, and herb sauce with sliced tomatoes, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheese
Funghi PizzaUS$18.00
Butter, garlic, and herb sauce with fried garlic, portabella mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Carciofi PizzaUS$18.00
Butter, garlic, and herb sauce with artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, fried garlic and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Meatball PizzaUS$19.00
Fresh tomato basil, sliced beef and pork meatballs, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Quattro Formaggio PizzaUS$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, shredded mozzarella and goat cheese
Traditional Pepperoni PizzaUS$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, sliced pepperoni and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Arugula PizzaUS$19.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, arugula, Kalamata olives, cherry tomato and prosciutto
Maxi's PizzaUS$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, fresh mozzarella, Kalamata olives and fresh basil
Gilbert's PizzaUS$19.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, ricotta cheese, prosciutto, and Kalamata olives
Smoked Salmon PizzaUS$20.00
Butter, garlic and herb sauce with red onions, smoked salmon, capers, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Quattro Stagioni PizzaUS$20.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, portabella mushrooms, prosciutto and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Alex PizzaUS$20.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, stuffed hot pepper with Italian sausage and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Darcy PizzaUS$18.00
Butter, garlic and herb sauce with hot banana peppers and Kalamata olives, shredded mozzarella and provolone cheeses
Gina's PizzaUS$20.00
Butter, garlic and herb sauce with prosciutto, sliced tomatoes, and shredded provolone and mozzarella cheeses
Little Italy PizzaUS$18.00
Fresh tomato basil sauce, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and hot crushed red pepper

Meat & Poultry

Chicken PicattaUS$26.00
Sauteed in a lemon butter sauce, with capers, and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Chicken MarsalaUS$26.00
Sauteed in a Marsala wine and de-glace sauce, with portabella mushrooms and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
12 oz Strip SteakUS$38.00
Grilled, topped with portobella mushrooms. Served with roasted red skin potatoes
Chicken CacciatoreUS$26.00
Sauteed in a tomato basil and de-glace sauce, with artichoke hearts, portabella mushrooms and Kalamata olives. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Chicken ParmesanUS$26.00
Traditional chicken parmesan. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
18 oz Bone-In-RibeyeUS$45.00
Grilled, served with sauteed portabella mushrooms and onions. Served with a side of roasted red skin potatoes
Veal Scaloppini PicattaUS$27.00
Sauteed in a lemon butter sauce, with capers, and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Veal Scaloppini MarsalaUS$27.00
Sauteed in a Marsala wine and de-glace sauce with portabella mushrooms and roasted red peppers. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce
Veal SaltimboccaUS$27.00
Prosciutto di Parma, mozzarella, sauteed mushrooms, and onion, prepared with a white wine garlic sauce. Served with a side of penne with fresh tomato basil sauce

What 340 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

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Maxi's Bistro is a charming spot in Little Italy, celebrated for its "fantastic food and impeccable service." Guests rave about the "amazing calamari" and "delicious pizzas," while the back patio offers a "lovely, serene" dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, many patrons "will definitely go back," citing the "great atmosphere" and "friendly staff."

341 Reviews

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Bob
Cleveland
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
After ordering fried mozzarella, it came to the table cold in the center. I'm unsure if the restaurant was short-staffed, but I rarely saw the waiter order more food and fill my water glass. My main dish was Veal Saltimbocca, with piles of chopped garlic and onions on the veal. I removed the excess, and the dish could have been more tasty. Do you need all of that garlic to enhance the taste?
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Kenneth
VIP
Cleveland
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Going on Tuesday with my friends was just outstanding. The food was amazing, the service was superb, and there is nothing better.
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Mike
Cleveland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good. Out quick and hot. However, the service lacked. After being seated, we didn’t see a waiter for a drink order for over 10 minutes. After drink order, it took him another 10 minutes to bring a bottle of wine and three glasses. He enjoyed chatting up bar customers instead of bringing our order. Later after table cleared, again at least 10 minutes before offering dessert menu or coffee. We came on a recommendation of a friend but doubt we will be back. Waiter seemed disinterested in customer service. There are much better places in Little Italy
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Ramey
Cleveland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about Maxi’s is wonderful! The food is delicious and the staff is attentive and kind.
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Sanda
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We moved to Cleveland last March. We chose this restaurant for our anniversary last May. We loved it. Yesterday, we returned to celebrate my husband's birthday. The food was great and plentiful, so we have another dinner for tonight! Our server was clearly fairly new. She was super nice and we enjoyed her service. We love this restaurant so much. We recommend it highly!
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K
Kelly
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious as always! One of our favorite stops in Little Italy.
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Kristie
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious! Service was outstanding! Thank you!
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Rebekah
Cleveland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
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.
1 person found this helpful
R
Rick
VIP
Jacksonville
7 reviews
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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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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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 340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 18, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

12113 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44106-1923

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://maxisbistro.com/
Phone number
(216) 421-1500

Maxi’s Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Calamari Pasta

Penne Pasta Carbonara

Linguine with Meatballs

Appetizers

Little Neck Clams (One Dozen)US$17.00

CalamariUS$16.00

Bruschetta Classico (5 Pieces)US$12.00

Bruschetta Rustica (5 Pieces)US$14.00

Bruschetta al Salmone (5 Pieces)US$15.00

Fried Fresh Mozzarella (8 Pieces)US$15.00

Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers (2 Peppers)US$15.00

Stewed TripeUS$15.00

Sauteed Frog LegsUS$16.00

Escargot de BourgogneUS$15.00

MusselsUS$16.00

CauliflowerUS$14.00

Sauteed EscaroleUS$14.00

Prosciuttto PlatterUS$17.00

Salads

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil SaladUS$13.00

Tomato, Red Onion & Caper SaladUS$10.00

Mixed MesclunUS$10.00

Arugula SaladUS$12.00

Burrata CheeseUS$14.00

Pastas & Entreés

Linguine with MeatballsUS$18.00

Calamari PastaUS$22.00

Clams PastaUS$22.00

Spinach RavioliUS$20.00

Penne Pasta CarbonaraUS$22.00

Mussels PastaUS$20.00

Shrimp MarinaraUS$22.00

Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenUS$22.00

Bolognese with PapparedelleUS$22.00

Lobster RavioliUS$25.00

FarfalleUS$22.00

Cavatelli with MeatballsUS$18.00

Penne Pasta alla FlaviaUS$22.00

Pizzas

Margherita PizzaUS$18.00

Funghi PizzaUS$18.00

Carciofi PizzaUS$18.00

Meatball PizzaUS$19.00

Quattro Formaggio PizzaUS$18.00

Traditional Pepperoni PizzaUS$18.00

Arugula PizzaUS$19.00

Maxi's PizzaUS$18.00

Gilbert's PizzaUS$19.00

Smoked Salmon PizzaUS$20.00

Quattro Stagioni PizzaUS$20.00

Alex PizzaUS$20.00

Darcy PizzaUS$18.00

Gina's PizzaUS$20.00

Little Italy PizzaUS$18.00

Meat & Poultry

Chicken PicattaUS$26.00

Chicken MarsalaUS$26.00

12 oz Strip SteakUS$38.00

Chicken CacciatoreUS$26.00

Chicken ParmesanUS$26.00

18 oz Bone-In-RibeyeUS$45.00

Veal Scaloppini PicattaUS$27.00

Veal Scaloppini MarsalaUS$27.00

Veal SaltimboccaUS$27.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Maxi’s Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Maxi’s Bistro restaurant rated?

Is Maxi’s Bistro currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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