Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Name: Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
Address: 8903 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH, United States, 44141-2301
Telephone: (440) 526-8100
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.3

4.3

131 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

8903 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-2301

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Charming

Carpe Raci Italian Restaurant in downtown Brecksville, OH, offers a modern twist on classic Italian dishes, along with Mediterranean and American-inspired fare. Located at the corner of Route 82 and Route 21, just 15 minutes from Downtown Cleveland and 5 minutes from I-77, the restaurant provides an inviting, contemporary atmosphere perfect for any occasion. The menu features high-quality pastas, fresh seafood, juicy steaks, and more, all crafted with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. The carefully curated wine list offers both Italian and domestic options, while the craft cocktail menu impresses with expertly mixed drinks. Whether you're enjoying a romantic dinner or a casual night out, Carpe Raci combines impeccable service, delicious food, and a sexy ambiance, making it a top choice for those seeking a memorable dining experience in Brecksville.

Carpe Raci is open for lunch service Tue - Fri and dinner service Tue - Sat, with Aperitivo Hour from 4pm - 6:30pm every night.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(440) 526-8100
Website
https://carperaci.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Michael Flaherty
Private party facilities
Our upstairs event space at our Brecksville location is perfect for corporate events, corporate parties, seminars, large parties, and wedding parties. Featuring a custom menu and an array of setup options, we can help you craft a stress-free experience that will leave attendees spoiled and wanting more.

Location
8903 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-2301
Neighborhood
Brecksville
Cross street
Right on the corner of Route 82 (Royalton Rd) and Route 21 (Brecksville Rd)
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
RTA bus stop directly in front of the restaurant
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Aperitivo Hour - Italian Happy Hour Perfected!
Multiple dates available
Tue - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
🍹✨ Welcome to Carpe Raci’s Aperitivo Hour – our traditional Italian take on Happy Hour where the allure of Italy comes alive from 4 PM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday! 🇮🇹✨ Here is what to expect: 🥂 Sip on refreshing $5 Drafts and handcrafted $9 Cocktails + Wine during this exclusive experience. 🍽️ 🍽️ Dive into a culinary adventure with delectable bites starting at $6 – from our special Carpe Cauliflower Nuggets to our signature Meatballs, and don’t forget about our extraordinary Italian Meatboard for only $15.

Popular dishes

warm marinated olives$9.00
castelvetrano + kalamata, herb-infused olive oil, citrus
truffle parmesan fries$12.00
truffled olive oil, grana padano, herbs
mascarpone meatball$12.00
usda prime beef, lou’s garlic sausage, pancetta, pomodoro, prov-mozz, basil
cheese & charcuterie$24.00
rotating selection of three cured meats, three artisanal cheeses, marcona almonds, fig mostarda
salmon rillettes$16.00
smoked + white wine-poached salmon, cucumbers, pink peppercorn, fresh herbs
jumbo shrimp cocktail$21.00
five jumbo oishii shrimp, house cocktail sauce, lemon
crabcake$21.00
5oz superlump cake, fresh herb salad, peppers, lemon, calabrian chili aioli
spaghetti pomodoro$14.00
spaghetti a la chitarra, house pomodoro, grana padano, evoo, basil

Soup + Salads + Pizza

tuscan onion soup$12.00
rich spiced beef broth + braised beef, caramelized red onion, sage, fontina + grana padano
caesar salad$16.00
romaine hearts, gf croutons, white anchovies, grana padano
carpe raci wedge$16.00
boston bibb, sicilian pachino tomato, cucumber, shaved red onion, bacon lardons, smoked blue, buttermilk dill dressing
maplebrook burrata$18.00
charred broccolini, black garlic, toasted pine nuts, charred lemon, herbed breadcrumbs
burrata + pomodoro pizza$18.00
12” cauli crust, burrata, prov-mozz, house pomodoro, balsamic drizzle, fresh basil
fig + prosciutto pizza$22.00
12” cauli crust, 18mo prosciutto di parma, fig, mascarpone, caramelized onions, prov-mozz, cracked black pepper

Entrees

black cod en papillote$34.00
wild-caught, cherry tomato, castelvetrano olives, fennel, baby yukons, capers, lemon, butter, fresh herbs
chicken parmigiano$28.00
spaghetti a la chitarra, pomodoro sauce, maplebrook burrata, broccolini, grana padano, basil
lobster ravioli$32.00
six lobster + ricotta ravioli, langostinos tails, vodka sauce, grana padano, fresh herbs
garganelli bolognese$28.00
rich ragu of prime beef, pork, pancetta, garganelli pasta, grana padano, fresh herbs
strip steak al pepe verde$42.00
grilled 12oz ny strip, duck fat potatoes, charred broccolini, green peppercorn sauce
pan-roasted verlasso salmon$32.00
butter-roasted rutabaga, sauteed winter greens, horseradish + herb cream sauce, charred lemon
italian beef sandwich$22.00
chicago style, braised peppers, giardiniera, stone oven french hoagie, french fries, au jus
lou’s hot italian sausage$28.00
garganelli pasta, roasted fennel cream, wilted spinach, grana padano, toasted breadcrumbs, fresh herbs
carpe raci burger$18.00
1/2# usda prime, adam’s reserve aged cheddar, caramelized onions, calabrian chili aioli, stone oven challah bun, french fries
four-cheese tortelloni$30.00
wild mushrooms, broccolini, lemon cream, toasted pine nuts, grana padano, basil

What 131 people are saying

Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Cleveland / Akron / Canton
Great for fine wines
Cleveland
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carpe Raci is a charming Italian restaurant and wine bar offering "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the wide variety of gluten-free options, "outstanding ambiance," and a "great wine selection." The cozy atmosphere is perfect for intimate dates or dinners with friends. Highly recommended for quality Italian cuisine.

131 Reviews

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Dustin VIP
Dallas11 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening. The four cheese tortellini and garganelli bolognese were delicious. Amanda was a wonderful server. Love Carpe Raci.
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Amy
Cleveland3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here and everything was excellent! Big portions, delicious food and service was great! We will dine here again!
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renee VIP
Cleveland20 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service from Tracy. Delicious food Great wine selection
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charlie VIP
Cleveland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and servicer. Waitress Amanda was great. Extremely polite and professional. A great overall experience.
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Lisa
Caribbean7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant! Food is outstanding! Ambiance upstairs is quiet, downstairs is a little more fun so it gives you great options. This place never disappoints! Highly recommend
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Karin VIP
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Few of us in our party are gluten free and this was the best meal I've had at an Italian restaurant! The tortellini was so flavorful and delicious with the the best gluten-free bread. The meatball and Caesar also so delicious. Hands down to the chef for his creative menu and time working to create dishes that everyone can eat. I grew up in Brecksville and it was fun to eat at the red brick store where my mom used to shop for furniture. I will be back! And my sisters family will be back!! Lucky for them, they live close! Thank you.
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Jeff
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, friendly staff, warm and elegant atmosphere, and excellent food.
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OpenTable Diner
Cleveland2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My Black Cod was simply “melt in your mouth”. Not a typical description of a fish entree’ …. But it was amazing.
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Betsy
Cleveland105 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and fully enjoyed our first visit to Carpe Raci and will return. We booked an early reservation in the bar on a Saturday night so that we could also get in on their happy hour specials. The place is small and has a nice casual feel for a date or dinner with friends. The service was prompt and friendly. We started with the meatball appetizer (wonderful!) and the warm olives (outstanding with bright lemon flavor). We split a caesar salad that was also spot on and included real anchovies. My husband had the lobster ravioli and I tried the fish fry special. The best part of our meal was the warm chocolate cake. It was spectacular - crispy on the outside and gooey inside with rich chocolate flavor. We don't do desserts very often, but this one is not to be missed.
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John VIP
Cleveland5 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Interesting place. Good food, sat at the bar took 35 minutes to get warm olive appetizer and additional 10 minutes for our pizza. They ran out of lemons on a Saturday night at 6:30pm. The bartender was very nice and did her best. I don’t see them being in business long but I could be wrong.
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Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (440) 526-8100.

Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 131 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Google Map for Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

8903 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141-2301

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Right on the corner of Route 82 (Royalton Rd) and Route 21 (Brecksville Rd)
Neighborhood
Brecksville
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
RTA bus stop directly in front of the restaurant
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Michael Flaherty
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://carperaci.com/
Phone number
(440) 526-8100
Private party facilities
Our upstairs event space at our Brecksville location is perfect for corporate events, corporate parties, seminars, large parties, and wedding parties. Featuring a custom menu and an array of setup options, we can help you craft a stress-free experience that will leave attendees spoiled and wanting more.

Carpe Raci - Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Aperitivo Hour - Italian Happy Hour Perfected!

Spaghetti + Meatball

lobster ravioli

ravioli a la vodka

Starters

warm marinated olives$9.00

truffle parmesan fries$12.00

mascarpone meatball$12.00

cheese & charcuterie$24.00

salmon rillettes$16.00

jumbo shrimp cocktail$21.00

crabcake$21.00

spaghetti pomodoro$14.00

Soup + Salads + Pizza

tuscan onion soup$12.00

caesar salad$16.00

carpe raci wedge$16.00

maplebrook burrata$18.00

burrata + pomodoro pizza$18.00

fig + prosciutto pizza$22.00

Entrees

black cod en papillote$34.00

chicken parmigiano$28.00

lobster ravioli$32.00

garganelli bolognese$28.00

strip steak al pepe verde$42.00

pan-roasted verlasso salmon$32.00

italian beef sandwich$22.00

lou’s hot italian sausage$28.00

carpe raci burger$18.00

four-cheese tortelloni$30.00

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