We’re all Italian when we encounter the mom-and-pop restaurants, cafes and bakeries in Cleveland’s 100+ year-old Little Italy. This colorful, old-world neighborhood is home to people and stories rich in culture. Locals and visitors alike flock to these blocks for delicious food, art galleries and hidden gems galore. Parking may be a bit challenging, but everything in this neighborhood is walkable.
Located at the base of Murray Hill near the campus of Case Western Reserve University, this neighborhood thrives on community, faith and Euro vibes. You’ll feel like you’re walking around a charming little town right out of Italy with its narrow streets, majestic churches and cozy Italian eateries like Cleveland’s oldest restaurant, Guarino’s.
Spend a few hours slowly perusing Little Italy’s art galleries or take home some imported foods and other goods. Smell the fresh bakery from Pretsi’s or Corbo’s, and grab some to eat now, later or both—we won’t tell. Lounge on a historic patio and try delicious Italian pasta specialties with a nice glass of vino. With tons of yearly events like the vibrant Feast of the Assumption, regular art walks and the Taste of Little Italy (think mouthwatering, giant meatballs), no one goes hungry here.