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Little Italy

The Land of Carbs and Cannoli

Cleveland’s Little Italy

We’re all Italian when it comes to 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.

In this colorful, historic neighborhood located at the base of Murray Hill, you’ll feel like you’re walking around a charming Italian town with its narrow streets, majestic churches and cozy eateries like Cleveland’s oldest restaurant, Guarino’s. Spend a few hours slowly perusing art galleries, then smell the fresh bakery from Presti’s or Corbo’s, and grab some to eat now, later or both — we won’t tell.

With yearly events like the vibrant Feast of the Assumption, art walks and the Taste of Little Italy (think mouthwatering, giant meatballs), no one goes hungry here.

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Italian immigrants founded the area that is now Mayfield and Murray Hill Roads. Close to several Cleveland museums – like the world-class Cleveland Museum of Art – and Case Western Reserve University, just east of Downtown, this beloved neighborhood is a highlight for students, travelers, downtown residents and suburbanites alike.

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Walking around and exploring food, drink and art is the main attraction here. Wander through art galleries and boutique shops before deciding which authentic Italian eatery to feast at before wishing everyone “Buona notte.” Browse (and sample) the array of wines, cheese and unique gifts at Little Italy Wines. Snack on Italian sweets from cannoli to tiramisu at Corbo’s bakery. Then, visit the heart and soul of the neighborhood, the Baroque-styled Holy Rosary Church, the epicenter of the yearly “Feast” built in 1910.

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Walking around and exploring food, drink and art is the main attraction here. Wander through art galleries and boutique shops before deciding which authentic Italian eatery to feast at before wishing everyone “Buona notte.” Browse (and sample) the array of wines, cheese and unique gifts at Little Italy Wines. Snack on Italian sweets from cannoli to tiramisu at Corbo’s bakery. Then, visit the heart and soul of the neighborhood, the Baroque-styled Holy Rosary Church, the epicenter of the yearly “Feast” built in 1910.

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Your stomach will thank you

This neighborhood fulfills all your wildest pizza, pasta and bakery fantasies. Take your pick of historic (think old-world charm) mom and pop restaurants serving up the good stuff made from family recipes.

A must-visit for first-timers, the famous Mama Santa’s has been filling everyone’s bellies with some of the best pizza and pasta around since 1961. An iconic red neon-sign lures hungry Clevelanders into La Dolce Vita (great fresh sea fare, too), where you’ll be treated to dinner and a show on opera night. Before heading home, grab cannoli, tiramisu or a slice of the most heavenly cassata cake you’ll ever encounter at Presti’s bakery.

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No, you’ll never mistake the vibrant vistas of Little Italy with a trip to Rome, but its classic Cleveland charm and warmth is nonetheless infectious.

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