Trattoria Roman Garden

Lots of competition in Little Italy keeps quality high. Everything was excellent, from the valet parking to the service and food. Pictured is my Pizza Con Carne. We had a party of 4. Had drinks 🍸 meals and shared desserts for a very reasonable $160. FYI they offer a 6% cash discount if you want to save a little money. Highly recommended!

My mom, brother, and I visited this restaurant at 4pm on a Saturday (12-2-23). We did valet (no charge but tips encouraged), got a table right away, and were immediately tended to by our waitress. We ordered the calamari and crab cakes for an app, and both were amazing. We also ordered the sugar cookie martini which was fabulous. My brother got the meat lovers pizza and my mom and I split the fettuccini alfredo with grilled chicken. We all loved everything we ordered, we were served very quickly and were in and out in under an hour. Absolutely no complaints whatsoever, we had a wonderful time and kept saying over and over how quickly we were served and how the quality of the food was wonderful. We will be back!

This is quite simply, the best and finest Italian cuisine/dining experience I've ever had! From the atmosphere to the service to the freshest of ingredients, Trattoria Roman Garden is THE destination for Italian cuisine! Book your reservations ahead of time, as this place is popular! It's not cheap but it's not expensive either, surprisingly on par with your McItalian restaurants (Carrabba's, Bravo, Olive Garden). This is infuriating, as the McItalian joints offer nothing in comparison to Trattoria.
Complimentary is some of the best Italian bread and bruschetta tomato mix to add (with a small bowl of parmesean). We had six in our party, so we tried the Stuffed Hot Banana Peppers (amazing!), Steamed Mussels (superb!) in garlic sauce, Wedding Soup (the best!) and Crab Cakes (not bad) - followed by these entrees: Lobster Ravioli in vodka cream sauce, Linguine and Clams, Chicken Parmigiano, Veal Marsala, & Cheese Tortellini... all of which, were literally the best representations of each I've ever had. It's hard to adequately describe how much flavor each dish holds... fresh ingredients, explosions of taste, and rich sauces (if you don't use the bread to soak up every last bit of Lobster Ravioli sauce, you're doing a disservice to your ancestors!).
This is the premiere destination in Little Italy and well worth the drive. With entrees, an appetizer, and drinks (check out The Godfather!), we spent about $40 per person, which is more than reasonable for the cuisine and experience. Also, if you're eating at Trattoria, you can use their parking lot LOL

Service was excellent. Very friendly and attentive. I got a seafood pasta and my wife had the ribeye steak. Both were very delicious. We got both a dessert. I got an Oreo cake and she got the cheesecake. Excellent!

My husband and I got married on 4/19 at Trattoria. It was simply amazing. The food. The atmosphere. The service. If you’re looking for a small intimate wedding this is the place to go. Victoria and Christie are absolute angels. So helpful, kind and professional. I cannot say enough about how great this experience was. Thanks for making our day so wonderful!

Valet service gentleman was super helpful and kind! Amazing patio. Food was absolutely phenomenal! Service was terrific too! Their patio is dog friendly too. 🤩🔥🎉 Blueberry 🫐 Sangria, side salad 🥗 with homemade Italian dressing, and eggplant 🍆 parmigiana! All tucked away in Little Italy 🇮🇹 in CLE! We’re definitely 💯 going back whenever we visit again.

This summer, I had the pleasure of dining at Trattoria. It was a wonderful experience. The weather was beautiful so we were able to sit on the patio. Being in the back, it was quiet and secluded.

I had the chicken parm and my wife had the eggplant parm. Both were amazing and we would defiantly get them again. Presentation was like a home kitchen, which I appreciate. The meals spoke for themselves.

During a summer staycation, we went to explore Little Italy in Cleveland. We have visited a few places in Little Italy and Trattoria was next on our list.

We were able to sit on the outdoor patio since the weather was beautiful. There are a number of tables with umbrellas to keep you in the shade.

We ordered a few drinks and browsed the menu. We both have a love for Chicken and Eggplant Parm and Trattoria is known for their Eggplant Parm. I can say, both were AMAZING! They were cooked perfectly and stayed crispy. The sauce had a great flavor and rounded out the dish. We both loved our meals as well as the wonderful bruschetta they brought out.

We can check Trattoria off of our Little Italy list, however, this will not be the last time we visit!!

We were in Cleveland for a few days and came across this gem. Everyone was so friendly and kind. The restaurant was clean, cute, and cozy. The food was unbelievable. The antipasto appetizer was so good. Veal parm was the best my brother has ever had, and the linguine and clams was fantastic. I would definitely recommend this place and would love to return there myself.

I'm not a big Italian food eater, but Trattoria's was delicious. I didn't take photos of my dinner. It was the shrimp and calamari Risoto. It was divine. I also indulged myself with dessert. The turtle cheesecake. So good. There was enough for a second meal, too.

Stopped in for dinner, the food was very good. We will certainly return.

We actually went to this place because next door restaurant was close but I was not disappointed. Pizza was very light and yummy, chicken parmigiana was well cooked. Meatballs were very well seasoned snd delicious. Drink (vodka strawberry lemonade) was pretty small but good. Service ok. Busy place around 4pm.

Great food and really friendly staff. They forgot our drinks so they gave them to us for free. The tiramisu is so good I almost had an out of body experience

My siblings and spouses and I enjoyed a fabulous lunch. My tortellini was in a delightful creamy sauce. Everyone was thrilled with those choices. Portions were large! Prices were reasonable. You should all go there!

Came in for a late lunch early dinner, sat inside. Ordered drinks, appetizers, and entrées. Very good food with attentive and friendly service. Portions are filling and everyone loved their dishes! Dishes ordered were chicken parmesan, chicken marsala, chicken alfredo, and lobster ravioli.

Excellent, fast service and the food was wonderful, perfectly prepared. Warm, casual atmosphere with valet parking in the rear and an easy walk to other locations in Little Italy. We went late afternoon and did not need a reservation. Staff is friendly. We had calimari, linguine with meatballs, and shrimp with gnocchi which was so good! A good house wine and a basket of bread rounded out the meal. We will be back to this little gem.

Delicious food, huge portions, and good service! My linguine came with 2 huge yummy meatballs. We all left with leftovers for another meal for the next day. The tiramisu dessert was perfection! We all left very full, satisfied and happy! Parking can be a problem in Little Italy but no problem here. There is a parking lot right outside the back door.

So cute, warm environment. Beautiful entrees and delicious food with good service.

The server was a little hard to find in the beginning which was frustrating for such a big group, but it was probably our fault for having some of the guests of honor arrive a bit on the late side.

The desserts were good, not great, but the entrées and appetizers were very good. We were also the last people to leave the restaurant and the staff never made us feel uncomfortable even though all people want to go home ASAP, so thank you for your patience with us.

If you are driving the parking could be very difficult. We didn't have reservations but got seated right away. The waitress was helpful and had wonderful suggestions. We had a green salad, the eggplant parmesan and the seafood risotto. The food was very flavorful. I love how eating outside was hidden from the people on the streets. Great job. We definitely will be back