Fiamma by Mendel — Restaurant in Woodmere

I recently visited Fiamma by Mendel, and my overall experience was enjoyable for a first visit. The service stood out as a highlight, with our waitress being very friendly and attentive, checking in often to make sure we were comfortable. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time—about 12-15 minutes for the pizza and 15-20 minutes for the salmon—which kept the meal pacing just right.

The Truffle Pizza was absolutely fantastic. The wood-fired crust had the perfect texture, and the flavors were well-balanced, though the sweetness of the onions was slightly overpowering. I like my pizza more savory than sweet!

Still, it’s easy to say this is the best pizza in town. That big oven truly makes all the difference.

The Sweet Corn Risotto was another standout—creamy, rich, and perfectly seasoned, it was an absolute delight.

The Salmon, however, was underwhelming. It was on the dry side, lacked seasoning, and the bed of potatoes it was served on was overly oily. For the price, I had expected much more refinement.

On the other hand, the Sea Bass was a much better seafood option. It was cooked well, had a good balance of flavors, and was one of the highlights of the meal. However, it is one of the pricier dishes.

The atmosphere at Fiamma is unique and feels completely transformed from the space it once was. However, I can imagine that on busy nights, the table seating might feel a bit tight. Despite this, the ambiance adds to the overall charm of the restaurant.

While there were some hits and misses with the food, the stellar service, unique atmosphere, and incredible pizza made for a lovely meal. I’m looking forward to coming back and exploring more of the menu.

Update: Been back already to try more of the menu. Bread service was nice touch. Recipes must have changed a bit. My initial...

Kosher, New-Italian fare situated within Eton Chagrin shopping complex. Guests notate, fare is considered fusion-style in contrast to traditional Italian fare. Fusion style, reflecting discrepancies in terms of cooking method. Discrepancies, creating contrasts in terms of what guests may be expecting prior to arriving. Fiamma by Mendel, goes onto create value nonetheless, fusing Kosher cooking methods and presentation within New-Italian genre.

Menu-list is conservative in size, containing selections that many are familiar with. Familiar, in terms of mainland availability, ----items present within the vast, bulk of menus. Fish, salads, soups and even...french fries! Fiamma by Mendel contains offerings designed for the majority of perspectives seeking comfort, New-Italian fare. Investment into serving-ware provided a strong impression as a visitor who values design-concept. All orders are served on gradient, ceramic plates ----creating substantial value in terms of finalized presentation as the guest.

Investment into gradient ceramic plates, creating and leaving a strong, positive impression of the venue. I left Fiamma by Mendel with the above understanding that this location values attention to detail. Attention to detail, in terms of stylized presentation. Described as avante-garde in terms of materials, and presented in custom-sized format in in relation to selection(s), ordered. Fiamma by Mendel understands what it takes to create beautiful displays of fare. Displays, designed to attract and retain creative...

I don’t usually leave reviews, but we had a disappointing experience this evening. We had a 7:15 reservation for a party of five. When we arrived, we were led to a cramped table in a hallway-like area at the back of the restaurant—more like part of the mall than the dining space itself. The table looked like it was meant for two, maybe three people, and was squeezed in next to a storage table with kitchen equipment.

Meanwhile, we noticed other guests being seated inside the actual restaurant, which looked much nicer. We ended up leaving to find another local spot to dine. It was especially frustrating because we were genuinely looking forward to our meal.

I’d be more understanding if we had just walked in without a reservation, but since we booked ahead, it felt like poor planning. My suggestion: if proper seating isn’t available, don’t accept reservations...