Highest-rated restaurants in Cleveland by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Cleveland, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#24. Habesha Ethiopian and Eritrean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 16860 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Ethiopian, Eritrean
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. The Judith Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 5222 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Il Venetian

- Rating: 4.7/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 St. Clair Ave. Northeast Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Joe De's Brick Oven Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 15631 Puritas Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Frank's Bratwurst

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1979 West 25th st Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Hot Dogs, Sandwiches, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Cleveland Tiffin

- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4675 West 130th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Beet Jar Juicebar & Takeaway

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Gyro Guys

- Rating: 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4348 Pearl Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Marie's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4502 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute

- Rating: 4.7/5 (356 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 13101 Shaker Sq Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: French, Specialty Schools
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Il Rione

- Rating: 4.7/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1303 West 65th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Martha On The Fly

- Rating: 4.7/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 2173 Professor Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Palazzo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 10031 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. proof

- Rating: 4.7/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4116 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Barbecue, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. 5 Points Coffee & Tea

- Rating: 4.7/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3600 West Park Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Zaytoon Lebanese Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1150 Huron Road East Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Lebanese, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Never Say Dive

- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 4497 Broadview Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Opal on Pearl

- Rating: 4.7/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 4250 Pearl Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. The Roaming Biscuit

- Rating: 4.8/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 3615 Superior Ave. FL 1 Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Ferrara's Imported Foods

- Rating: 4.8/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5750 Mayfield Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Grocery, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Moes Tavern

- Rating: 4.8/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1740 East 17th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Pizza, Cocktail Bars, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Tripi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3928 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Sabor Miami Cafe & Gallery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4848 Broadview Road Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Dahlia Coffee

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2085 West 114th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.