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Our original Italian pizza is not the commercial Italian pizza most are used to. It is made from scratch with fresh tomatoes, virgin olive oil, grated parmiggiano cheese and fresh garlic.
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- Jan 17, 2024
So we've been coming to Caffe Roma's for a few years now. The atmosphere is really warm and cozy. The service is always good. My only "complaint" is the mozzarella sticks were very "chewy"...but my daughter eats refrigerated string cheese anyway, so it wasn't a big deal. Our entrees were very good though. The food is well portioned. I couldn't finish it all. They also have a full sit down bar, if you wanna enjoy an adult beverage.
Parking can be a bit of an issue. People tend to park behind you (double park) so if you don't wanna risk being blocked in, I suggest parking on the side street.
If you're looking for a nice little authentic Italian restaurant, this establishment is a wonderful choice. It's very clean. Peaceful. The service is really well. It's perfect for family dinner or date night.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jun 22, 2023Updated review5 check-ins
Fine Italiano!
My brother found these guys on google & other than being near the der Brau I didn't know anything about them. Cleveland is easy free street parking there 4-7 and always after 6 anyway as u know. so I park on Lorain & use the bar entrance. In fact we've only sat at the bar bc I've mostly been in a sweatshirt & they don't mind.
I'm not positive but it seems like a big happy family running & working the place. Had the pizza first time and it was good & thick crust. Bro has the rigatoni & meatballs & he just loved it. So I had that today $12 or so. comes w 2 meatballs & everything was perfect. The sauce is piping hot and so good it just stands out. Reminds me of the sauce when I was a kid in Erie. Rigatoni was tender & just so easy to eat. Simple dish but so so good! Fresh bread to mop up the sauce. A+.
Chicken parm I had on another visit, see pic. Giant pounded breast breaded just right, baked on cheese covered w the sauce. Fantastic. A big portion w the side spaghetti & I added meatball but again so easy to smash it! Great hockey man dinner & cant beat the price $14 or so.
Maybe I'll sit in the dining room. Ha I peaked in there and every head turned it was like the sopranos. Owners & staff such nice people and it's so easy to get there off 117th exit. Def 5 star foodie ristorante. Thanks and see u again anHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Feb 7, 2022Previous reviewFine Italiano!
My brother found these guys on google & other than being near the der Brau I didn't know anything about them. Cleveland is easy free street parking there 4-7 and always after 6 anyway as u know. so I park on Lorain & use the bar entrance. In fact we've only sat at the bar bc I've mostly been in a sweatshirt & they don't mind.
I'm not positive but it seems like a big happy family running & working the place. Had the pizza first time and it was good & thick crust. Bro has the rigatoni & meatballs & he just loved it. So I had that today $12 or so. comes w 2 meatballs & everything was perfect. The sauce is piping hot and so good it just stands out. Reminds me of the sauce when I was a kid in Erie. Rigatoni was tender & just so easy to eat. Simple dish but so so good! Fresh bread to mop up the sauce. A+.
Chicken parm I had on another visit, see pic. Giant pounded breast breaded just right, baked on cheese covered w the sauce. Fantastic. A big portion w the side spaghetti & I added meatball but again so easy to smash it! Great hockey man dinner & cant beat the price $14 or so.
Maybe I'll sit in the dining room. Ha I peaked in there and every head turned it was like the sopranos. Owners & staff such nice people and it's so easy to get there off 117th exit. Def 5 star foodie ristorante. Thanks and see u again and again. - Norma J.Cleveland, OH02337Nov 4, 2023
Staff was friendly and food came out quick. I've wanted to come here for years and was so disappointed in the quality of food and taste. The mozzarella sticks were not fresh as we seen them come out a bag to the fryer and when served was warm not hot. The chicken in the chicken parmigiana was over cooked drenched in sauce and cheese. It's lacked flavor and was only warm. The spaghetti with meatballs had a weird texture and once again lack of flavor and only warm. All the food did not taste freshly made and even if the service was fast it was awkward that it all came out warm. The pizza was ok but once again the sauce had a weird taste. None of the food was eatable for us and ended up paying for a dinner we just couldn't eat and ended up leaving it. Ambiance is not bad, neither is the staff, limited parking but the food has been the worst experience for us.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mar 24, 2023Updated review
I love this place so much. Feels like home. Aurora is the sweetest most wonderful server ever!!! We love her so much! Super generous wine pours, everything is fast and delicious.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Mar 7, 2023Previous reviewOh my goodness what an absolute hidden gem!!! Do not let the outside deceive you, this place has been here forever and now I know why. I cannot believe I live so close and have never been here before now, what a fail. Anyway, I will be here often now! Inside is adorable and clean. They have parking in the back and a cute small little outdoor area as well. Family owned which we love to support. They were very kind and everything came out so fast! Great server have a feeling she may also have been one of the owners. First of all the prices here are insanely affordable with nearly everywhere raising prices on everything to almost laughable level this place is so solid. 6$ for wine and THAT POUR was very generous. 4$ for a HUGE bowl of soup. 3$ for the best garlic cheese bread we have had in ages. 5$ for a huge salad with cheese. 8-10$ for a pizza like honestly mind blown. Everything was SO delicious. Started with cheesy garlic bread and soup for the bf and salad for me. Excellent. Food was very fresh and amazing. For dinner my bf got a pizza which I had to snag a bite of. Ooooof it is really good pizza. Tastes almost like they had a little garlic butter under the toppings idk but it was very good and you could tell the ingredients were quality. I had the ricotta stuffed penne with meat sauce $14. Huge portion and delicious!!! So for 2 glasses of wine, cheese bread, a medium pizza, salad, soup, and a generous helping of stuffed penne our bill was 50$. Insane. I cannot wait to come back! So happy we found a nice family run, affordable and delicious Italian place so close to home! Go check it out!
- Feb 14, 2022
One of the best kept secrets on the West Side, this unpretentious family owned gem serves classic Italian dishes in a cozy, intimate setting. The owners are an older couple who hail from Italy who have been harnessing time honored recipes since the restaurant's inception. I have been frequenting Cafe Roma since 2006 and it has definitely stood the test of time!
On my most recent visit - a cold snowy February day - I walked in and sat at a table across from the bar. They have an extensive wine and alcohol selection, so if you need a little something to help you wind down, you're in good shape! My server was very prompt and took my order right away.
I opted for a bowl of pasta fagioli and a plate of Spaghetti Putanesca. Complementary fresh bread was served and comes with butter. The soup was a tasty blend of cannellini beans with carrots and pasta in a rich broth! The puttanesca was an outstanding red sauce of olives, capers, and anchovies... nothing fishy about that. If you want a taste of the old country without hopping on a flight, check out Cafe Roma!Helpful 3Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Jennifer R.Cleveland, OH031Dec 2, 2023
This Chicken Parmesan was literally THE BEST Chicken Parmesan I have ever had! My husband and I live around the corner and decided let's put an order in... I'm so glad we did! The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy and flavorful, they sent an entire loaf of bread with 2 To Go meals, and the portions were perfect! We got to choose our sauce and pasta, I got Chicken Parm with Angel Hair Pasta and Arrabbiata Sauce... it had a little kick, savory and just SO Good! Hubs got the same with Penne. I am angry it has taken me so long to try this place... We will Absolutely be Going Back!! I had to call and thank them for such an amazing meal! Try It!! You won't be sorry :)
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Anne S.Rocky River, OH1292Jul 29, 2023Updated review
This is our 8th time visiting Cafe Roma in the last 2 years. It is a great Old Fashioned Italian Restaurant. It is the kind of place that you went to if you came from a big family. They have the best meatballs ever. They're sauce is flavorful and delicious. They serve great Italian wines at a reasonable price. They have GREAT Italian sausage. Give it a try for carry out, catering or dine in. Can't beat their reasonable prices and great pasta.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Sep 11, 2022Previous reviewReally liked this authentic family run business. Had homemade bread, a great bottle of wine( for less than 20 bucks) and two entrees. Spaghetti and meat balls were fabulous. Spicy aïoli sauce was really good. Reasonable dinner that was fresh. Will definitely go back.
- Ann D.North Olmsted, OH011Jun 29, 2023
Not much on the ambiance scale, but more than made up for with the service and wonderful food. I highly recommend Caffe Roma!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Oct 7, 2021
Took 25 min for pasta and calamari. The owner mean mugged me and walked by the front and back of my car in the lot multiple times and this was really disconcerting as a small female. The calamari was fine. The pasta carbonara was Alfredo fettuccini with small hunks of bacon on top and was nothing special at all whatsoever. My total was $25 which is pretty outrageous.
While waiting on an overly busy waitress to pay for my food, the owner walked around multiple times again without stopping to help me even though he looked at me several times and was two feet away. He should've helped his limited staff.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Redpab B.Cleveland, OH082Mar 10, 2022
Very Nice people! I enjoy the food, very much!
I have had the Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna, Rigatoni & Meatballs. We like it alot. I'm making my way through the Menu!Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0
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