Best Restaurants

Cilantro Taqueria has won over Northeast Ohio since it opened its first location in Cleveland Heights’ Coventry neighborhood in January 2019. By Annie Nickoloff

In the past year, Karen Small made a departure from her fine dining background and won over Ohio City with this straightforward breakfast-focused concept. By Annie Nickoloff

Sharing feels radical at this African spot in West Park, known for its injera-covered platters.

After months of journeying through Cleveland's best, most exciting and newest restaurants, here is our 2025 list of Northeast Ohio's essential places to eat. Edited by Dillon Stewart

Owners Brian Moss and Brian Holleran have built a restaurant out of all our favorite things: good drinks, good music, a cool space and, of course, pizza.

It's all about the dough at this beloved Cleveland Heights pizza parlor.

Luca and Lola Sema's new downtown seafood experience is already one of Cleveland's best spots to dine.

Earning a third James Beard Award nomination this year, chef Jill Vedaa continues to be one of Cleveland's top chefs as she rolls into the 28th installment of her menus in Lakewood.

A specialty market fuels this Greek eatery in Gordon Square, which is known for having one of the best brunches in town.

Eric Williams mod Mex joint in Ohio City is as vital today as it was revolutionary more than a decade ago.

Adrian Ortega, owner of the taqueria and supermarket on the Cleveland-Lakewood border, says it's simplicity that feeds our taco obsession and makes the dish comforting.

Chris Nguyen shares what he's learned about great pho from his father, Manh, who opened Superior Pho in 2002.