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Maxi’s Bistro, Cleveland, OH

Maxi’s Bistro

4.7
4.7
355 Reviews
$30 and under
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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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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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 355 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Maxi's Bistro delights with "great authentic Italian dishes" and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Known for its "outstanding service," the restaurant consistently delivers delicious meals, with the "best clam pasta" and "fabulous cannoli" highlighted by patrons. Its charm and location in Cleveland's Little Italy make it a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

356 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    There were six of us and we were sat at a table that fit four comfortably. The server was okay. Had to ask for forks, dessert plates etc. Food was meh. The muscles and escargot were very sandy/gritty. The frog legs were extremely bland. Steak was ordered medium rare and came out rare. Asked them to cook it a little bit more and it came back completely well done. Unfortunately it was inedible. Everyone else said their food was okay. Not terrible but not great. None of us will be back.

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  2. Tracy

    Phoenix

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I appreciate that they use OpenTable and it was easy to make a reservation. The table is ready when we arrived. The restaurant was pretty rundown and could definitely use some updates. I ordered the lobster pasta special and it was absolutely disgusting. Tasted like the lobster came out of a can and was shredded. They did a great job of replacing it with another dish which I liked. Overall, it was an average meal and an average experience for a high price tag.  with the variety of restaurants around there, I would probably choose another place next time.

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  3. Theresa

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m a returning customer so that is a big deal for me. The service,food and atmosphere were all very positive again . The only issue was when the patio heater nearest my table was turned off . My table was not against the restaurant brink exterior but up against the tented wall in the patio section. We were not asked about our temperature comfort level when the patio heater near our table was turned off; It was a very cold night and our feet ended up being cold. Other than that it was pretty great! The fresh “free bread “ all the appetizers and all three meals were delicious! So go!

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  4. Thom

    Cancun

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice comfortable place for lunch- I visited with my sisters and had some lovely food, great service and it was in an atmosphere where we could have a nice conversation.

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  5. Bob

    VIP

    Cleveland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An authentic Italian restaurant. The pasta was incredible and they truly do a great job!

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  6. Hans

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great authentic Italian dishes. Highly recommend the calamari!!

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  7. Dennis

    VIP

    Cleveland

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate in heated patio and the food was delicious. Our waitress was so nice. We will go back again.

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  8. catherine

    VIP

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a ladies lunch on New Years Eve day and it was fantastic! Food was spectacular and the service was outstanding.

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  9. Kevin

    VIP

    Des Moines

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific Italian restaurant! The food, service and ambiance were all terrific! We throughly enjoyed our dinner. We’ll be back!

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  10. Sharon

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was a young man, home from college and working at the restaurant. He was delightful and made sure we were well taken care of. A lovely dinner, the best clam pasta I've ever eaten and fabulous cannolli!

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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 4.7 stars by 355 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 p.m.
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Maxi’s Bistro

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
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