Scotti's Italian Eatery — Restaurant in Cleveland

I love this place. I've been eating here for years, so my review has that bias. It very much feels like a neighborhood spot, and it is, but it's worth the journey to find this gem of unique Italian offerings. I want to tell you about the clam chowder, but also, I don't, because it's a limited menu item on reserved days. That's all I should say , or you might show up and get MY bowl. A new limited time special was on the menu tonight. Crab cakes. They were a little on the soft side, but made up for that in flavor, however the rave was the unique sauce crafted in house. It has a little kick, but it is a pleasure indeed. Decadent with flavor. In the past, the chicken parm was my go-to, it's a big healthy serving that never does me wrong, but lately I've been traveling the calzone list. You can see the Sicilian calzone in my pic. Look at that cheese pull!!!! It's my new favorite regular menu item. Bursting with so many goodies that I won't even list them. They are made to order, so feel free to mix and match from the choices. I took the offered style.... This meat does not disappoint. It hits with a kick. There's mushrooms, spinach, artichoke....there's so much going on in there. Go get some! And don't forget to order bread....

I have been a customer of this place for over 4 years, I've sat in with the family, although mostly did call in and pick up. Service has always been OK, sometimes good, sometimes fair. Today I walk in and have to use restroom. A cook from the back yells" YOU BUYING SOMETHING"! I reply, " yep, just going to use it first". He says " Oh yeah, what?" Now this kinda rub me wrong, but whatever! Upon exiting the restroom, the manager Wes standing there as I was going to order. I says hey, I'm a customer and I was treated rudely. He proceeds to say, " Well we have crack heads like you coming in here all the time!! Lol Ok. But it gets worse. As the cook is taunting me about me doing every drug known to man, the manager is saying he never saw me, and I'm not a customer. I say Well you just lost a customer. They laughed and said oh were so said, sarcastically," Oh were so sad", now get outta here! I will never go here again. My you I am a very clean cut person of color and I never like to accuse anyone of racism unless they deserve it.AND CARMELA PIZZA...

You want to go to Scotti’s Italian Eatery.

Our food was excellent. We snacked from the appetizer menu. I highly recommend the eggplant fries! Stuffed peppers were also good(ashot The complimentary bread and dip were also wonderful. I stick to artisan bread when I indulge, and Scotti’s house bread is worth eating till gone!

Libations are priced at state minimum, so it’s easy to give a little extra to the folks serving at Scotti’s. Turns out most of the staff has worked there for decades!!! In a world where it’s tough to even stay open sometimes, this is quite a testimony to the place and the people and the food.

The to-go boxes are recyclable, and there’s an electric car charging station outside!

Everyone mentions the lovely patio, filled with begonias, impatiens and fresh potted basil. Yes, it’s a great place to be. But the inside is also worthy, with an enormous collection of art by early 20th century artist, Leonetto Capriello

They aren’t open late. Go for lunch or dinner, and be...