• Cleveland features its own Little Italy region, which in turn offers various Italian restaurants.more cleveland image by Pix by Marti from Fotolia.com
  
  Cleveland, Ohio's Little Italy district resides just 6 miles east of the downtown region. Little Italy sits sandwiched between Cleveland Heights and the esteemed Case Western Research University. The area plays host to various Italian restaurants, bakeries and bars, as well as shops specializing in such Italian goods as jewelry, pottery and wine.
  
  

Trattoria Roman Garden

• Trattoria Roman Garden offers a casual setting, outfitted with black and white checkerboard tile, exposed brick walls, booth seating and wooden bistro chairs and tables. Pasta entrees include such items as homemade ravioli, fettuccine Alfredo and linguine with clam sauce and fresh mussels. Additional Italian fare includes, veal scallops with mushroom and wine, chicken parmigiana and various specialty pizzas. Guests can reserve the restaurant's multiple party rooms for private events, which includes a full meal package.
  
  Trattoria Roman Garden
  
  12207 Mayfield Road
  
  Cleveland, OH 44106
  
  216-421-2700
  
  trattoriaromangarden.com‎
  
  

Mama Santa's Restaurant and Pizzeria

• Situated in a three-story brick building, Mama Santa's Restaurant and Pizzeria offers a relaxed dining environment complete with checkered green and white tablecloths and wood paneled walls. Specializing in Sicilian cuisine, Mama Santa's serves up such pizzas as vegetable, three meat and the classic combination, featuring pepperoni, sausage and green pepper. Diners may choose from the specialty pizzas as well, featuring such topping options as mushrooms, anchovies and double cheese. Pasta dishes include manicotti, lasagna, rigatoni and cannelloni. The restaurant offers take-out service as well.
  
  Mama Santa's Restaurant and Pizzeria
  
  12305 Mayfield Road
  
  Cleveland, OH 44106
  
  216-421-2159
  
  mamasantas.com‎
  
  

Anthony's Ristorante and Wine Bar

• Anthony's Ristorante and Wine Bar offers an upscale dining experience. The restaurant's interior features white cloth covered tables, candlelight and white linen napkins. Guests can dine on a host of Italian dishes, including bruschetta, cavatappi bolognaise, chicken marsala and veal parmesan. For dessert, the restaurant offers many gelato flavors. Diners can also choose from the restaurant's more than 30 red and white wines. The restaurant offers a catering menu as well, although Anthony's must receive 48 hours notice for each order placed.
  
  Anthony's Ristorante and Wine Bar
  
  12018 Mayfield Road
  
  Cleveland, OH 44106
  
  216-791-0700
  
  anthonysoflittleitaly.com‎