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What We're Craving Now: Atmosphere

The problem with many white-tablecloth restaurants is … well … they’re just white-tablecloth restaurants. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that, except sometimes you want to enjoy a meal in a space where the decor and feel transport you as much as the food on your plate. Here are three places where we love feeding our senses.

 
La Strada
 
The terrace dining area and orange glow give the feel of a piazza at sunset. The loop of La Dolce Vita, La Strada and Casablanca projected on the wall adds a surreal twist. All of it suits owner Terry Tarantino’s Mediterranean menu. 2050 E. Fourth St., Cleveland, 216-861-3663, lastradacleveland.com


Bar Cento
 
Attached to Sam McNulty’s Belgian import, Bier Markt, the adjoining Bar Cento continues the European feel with lots of wood, red couches and benches with pillows. It’s dark, cozy and conducive to settling in and making a night of it. 1948 W. 25th St., Cleveland, 216-274-1010, barcento.com


Ken Stewart’s Lodge
 
Ken Stewart’s take on log-cabin living comes alive in the winter. The Adirondack-style dining room is as cozy as your go-to sweater. Fireplaces and the deep wine list will both ably banish a chill. 1911 N. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Bath, 330-666-8881, kenstewartsonline.com

best restaurants

12:00 AM EST

April 28, 2010

Story:

Beth Stallings
Kayla Gatalica
Allison Strouse
Carly Toyzan
Andy Netzel
Jim Vickers
Colleen Smitek
Amber Matheson
Erick Trickey
Kim Schneider
Jennifer Bowen

Editor:

Beth Stallings

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