Highest-rated Restaurants in Cleveland by Diners

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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 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 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, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Cleveland, according to 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
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#23. The Judith Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 5222 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Cafes
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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
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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
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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
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#19. Cleveland Tiffin

- Rating: 4.7/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4675 West 130th St. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Indian
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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#13. Martha On The Fly

- Rating: 4.7/5 (82 reviews)
- Address: 2173 Professor Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. The Palazzo Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Address: 10031 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, Ohio
- Categories: Italian
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#11. proof

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